"Report, the main forces of the Japanese army have all entered the ambush circle.”Fan Fei immediately reported. Lu Chong also looked at Hong Lang, waiting for him to make a decision.
"Begin!" It was just a simple reply. The answer was only two words, but it announced the beginning of a big battle.
Boom! The first to open fire were the 2nd Battalion's anti-air infantry. They aimed their anti-air cannons at the Japanese troops below the hill and tried their best to pour out their firepower.
The anti-aircraft shells flew into the dense crowd of Japanese soldiers. Boom! Boom!" The dense artillery shells landed on the Japanese army's head, making a violent explosion.
The Japanese soldiers did not react at all. They only had a steel helmet on their heads and a very fragile cloth on their bodies. They could not withstand the bombardment of the anti-aircraft artillery at all. Many Japanese soldiers died in the bombardment!
The Japanese soldiers panicked and fled to the mountain roads on both sides. They had not figured out what kind of people attacked them, but they still had the instinct to survive.
Then, the soldiers of the Independent Regiment began to attack the Japanese army from both sides of the hillside. The crisp sound of rifles resounded through the mountain road. One by one, the Japanese soldiers were killed. Soon, the vanguard army of the Japanese squadron was defeated and no longer had any combat power.
When the independent regiment launched their attack, Nishida Shotaro, who was in the middle of the group, was also shocked. Countless Japanese soldiers in front were sent flying by the violent explosion. In a short period of time, a large number of soldiers were killed or injured.
"Damn the Northeast Army, they actually dared to ambush us here? Warriors of the Empire, pick up your weapons and prepare to fight the enemy to the death. It is time to protect the dignity of the Imperial Army of the Great Japan!”Nishida Shoutarou said in surprise and anger.
As he gathered the defeated vanguard soldiers, he commanded the Japanese soldiers behind him to fight back.
" Boom!" A series of explosions came from behind. Nishida Shotaro looked at the road behind him in shock. There were also figures of the Tohoku Army on the hills on both sides. The yellow dots emitted a clear gunshot. After the gunshot, they would harvest the blood of a Japanese soldier on the mountain path.
"The mountain path is narrow now. There are enemies on our left, right, and rear. We have to charge out from the front.”Nishida Shoutarou had set up a temporary command center in a hidden location to command the soldiers of the entire regiment.
The soldiers of the 17th Infantry Regiment were ordered by their regiment commander to charge towards the mountain pass on the west side of the mountain road with their 3.8 rifles.
In this terrain, there were enemies on both sides. They could only be beaten up. If the mountain passes on both sides were blocked, it would be difficult for the entire regiment to escape, especially for a team with a clear goal like the Independent Regiment.
"Charge! Kill those Chinese!" The Japanese soldiers shouted with their rifles and rushed towards the mountain pass.
At this time, at the entrance of the valley, Hong Lang had already arranged a company of troops to block this position. Ten light machine guns and ten anti-aircraft guns were already aimed at the mountain pass. After the Japanese soldiers rushed over to break through, they decisively opened fire.
" Boom boom boom ", anti-air shells fell into the crowd of Japanese soldiers, causing them to fall. The sharp and rapidly rotating shrapnel hit the bodies of the Japanese soldiers, and many broken limbs flew out.
A huge loss, a loss that he had never encountered before. Nishida Shotaro now believed Tanaka's words. He really wasn't exaggerating. He had only said a portion of these people's strength, but now it seemed that it was too terrifying.
"Bang bang bang" The crisp sound of gunshots rang out. Less than 50 meters away from the mountain pass, the Japanese soldiers who were lucky enough to survive the artillery bombardment were hit by the bullets of the Independent Regiment soldiers. Rifles and light machine guns fired one after another, reaping the lives of these charging Japanese soldiers. The charging Japanese soldiers were like rows of wheat falling to the ground.
"Commander, the enemy's firepower is too fierce. We can't charge out at all.”A lieutenant ran over. One of his squadrons had not even reached the mountain pass and had already fallen on the way to charge.
"Move back immediately and break out from the original path!”Nishida Shoutarou saw that he could not advance, so it was a good outcome to be able to retreat to Lingyuan.
However, the lieutenant officer soon returned. The entrance to the valley where they had entered was also covered by the enemy's fierce artillery fire. They could not rush out at all, and many Japanese soldiers died in vain.
"Commander, what should we do now?”The Japanese soldiers were already a little afraid. The road ahead was blocked, and if they did not quickly think of a way, they would die.
As the regimental commander, Nishida Shotaro was under immense pressure. He did not expect his 17th Infantry Regiment to fall to such a state. If he was given a chance to choose, he would never underestimate the enemy, nor would he rashly agree to Tanaka's request.
"There's no other way now!" Nishida Shoutarou fiercely threw away the pencil in his hand and immediately ordered. "Everyone, attack the northern mountain. This side of the mountain is gentle and easy to climb. As long as we occupy one side of the mountain, we will be able to break through the passive situation on all four sides.”
The remaining Japanese soldiers gathered in the middle of the valley and launched their final charge towards the mountains to the north. Even though the enemy's firepower was fierce, they still charged forward.
"Contact Tanaka immediately. I want to talk to him.”Nishida Shoutarou anxiously ordered his signal soldier," Commander, the telegram has been sent.”
"Tanaka?" Nishida Shoutarou's attitude was much better now." Please return to the army immediately. We encountered an ambush on the mountain road of Poplar Ridge and suffered heavy losses. Please return to help.”
"Nishida-kun, don't worry. I'll immediately lead my troops back to help.”Tanaka's anxious voice came from the telegram.
On the south side of the hill, Hong Lang, who was in the command post, also noticed the enemy's movements." Commander, the Japanese are really anxious. They want to fight to the death with our brothers in the north.”
"It's a life-and-death struggle. They don't have the capital yet. Have all the air defense infantry fire at the Japanese soldiers on the opposite side. Fire wherever there are more people. First, blow up these Japanese. Then, the infantry will shoot accurately. Try to reduce casualties. Don't save ammunition.”
"Yes, Commander!" " Yes!" Lu Chong replied and immediately passed on Hong Lang's order.
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