The independent battalion's firepower completely suppressed the Japanese.
It was one thing for Jack to build it, but the scariest thing was that each squad was equipped with two MG42 general-purpose machine guns.
The biggest feature of this weapon was its fast firing rate. It could fire 1,200 to 1,500 rounds per minute. When firing at full force, it would take two to three minutes to change the barrel. Therefore, the machine gunner had to have an assistant.
Each class had two MG42s, so six classes had twelve MG42s.
This kind of firepower configuration was simply terrifying.
By the time Jing Zhenzhong and the 1st Battalion felt it, the battlefield was already in the final stages.
They looked in horror at the corpses of the Japanese lying everywhere under the moonlight.
The independent battalion had only sent over a hundred people, and they had already beaten the Japanese to such a state?
The soldiers of the 1st Battalion were dumbfounded.
They watched as the independent battalion cleaned up the battlefield. They would shoot and kill any Japanese who were still breathing.
Jing Zhenzhong withdrew his gaze from the armored vehicles covered in bullet marks and said loudly,"What are you all standing there for? Help clean up the battlefield!"
Zhang Chaoqun calmly got off the car and clapped his hands in satisfaction. His gaze was like a king patrolling his territory.
The six squad leaders had received his orders and ordered all the soldiers who were using the MG machine gun to carry their weapons and board the vehicles.
"Report the casualties of each squad!”
Not long after, the squad leaders reported that six squads had zero casualties and only two soldiers were injured.
"Alright, the battle is over. Leave the battlefield to the brothers of the 1st Battalion.”
" Battalion Commander," Wang Ergou couldn't help but ask," There are so many spoils of war and quite a few large caliber howitzers. Do we not want them?"”
"Yes! This is the spoils of war of our independent battalion, why should we give it to the first battalion!”
"The Type 38 150mm Howitzer has a maximum range of less than six kilometers. How can I be interested in this kind of trash? Moreover, if he wanted to bring this thing back, he would need to have enough ammunition, right? As for the other weapons, which one of them can compare to ours?”
Indeed, the Type 38 Howitzer was outdated. It was no wonder that Zhang Chaoqun didn't like it. But most importantly, this battle had already demonstrated the powerful combat power of the independent battalion and the power of the armored vehicles. What would Jinling think?
It would not be wise to pull those howitzers back.
"Battalion Commander, when can we have cannons?？”Chang Kuan laughed.
"Almost there. Alright, everyone, retreat!”
With Zhang Chaoqun's order, everyone quickly got into their cars and left the battlefield.
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A strange battle of annihilation instantly stirred up the entire situation in North China.
The 3rd Brigade of the 1st Regiment of the garrison in North China was almost completely wiped out at Lugou Bridge. Only 200 of the 1,200 men managed to escape, and most of them were wiped out.
China and Japan had never suffered such a huge loss in a war!
The entire garrison in North China, the Kwantung Army in the three eastern provinces, and the Japanese Army were all shocked by this shocking news.
New armored vehicles! The car was fast, the firepower was fierce, and the armor was indestructible!
The Japanese government was shocked by this situation.
In order to figure out the situation, their original plan to occupy Pingjin was temporarily put on hold.
……
Compared to the vigilance and nervousness of the Japanese, the Japanese seemed to have taken stimulants.
This kind of impressive battle record was really too inspiring.
The news of the victory at Lugou Bridge spread throughout the country within a day.
Everyone was celebrating the victory, and the enthusiasm of the people was fully mobilized.
The 28th Division became a heroic and victorious army.
The history of their resistance at the Great Wall was also brought up and sung. The commander of the 28th Division, Song Yuanze, once again became the center of attention.
Some people even called him the War God.
In this strange situation, the commander of the 128th Regiment, Ji Xingwu, was summoned to Beiping by Song Yuanze.
After Ji Xingwu reported the situation truthfully, Song Yuanze rubbed his hands excitedly and immediately got up. He called a car and left Beiping with Ji Xingwu, heading straight for Lugou Bridge.
"Xingwu, how is Zhang Chaoqun? Tell me."
Song Yuanze asked casually in the car.
" Battalion Commander Zhang is dedicated to the country," Ji Xingwu blurted out." It's admirable and admirable. If it weren't for the independent battalion, it would have been very difficult for our 128th Regiment to defend Lugou Bridge.”
Song Yuanze couldn't help but nod. After a moment of silence, he said,""This time, Battalion Commander Zhang has made a great contribution. What kind of reward do you think…should be given?”
"I don't dare to say anything about this." Ji Xingwu was stunned and hurriedly said.”
"It's fine. Tell me about it. After all, you're his direct superior.”
Ji Xingwu hesitated for a moment and said cautiously,"If we reward him according to his merits, he's a captain now, so he should be promoted to a major.”
"Not enough, not enough," Song Yuanze said with a smile.”
"Is he going to be promoted to lieutenant colonel?" Ji Xingwu was speechless.”
"I'm not referring to the promotion of military rank, but a more substantial reward.”
"A more substantial reward?" Ji Xingwu was confused.”
Song Yuanze smiled meaningfully." Xingwu, there are no outsiders in the car. Your uncle and I are both old subordinates of Feng Shuai. The glory of the Northwest Army…Perhaps the appearance of this Zhang Chaoqun is a turning point?”
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