The sky was dark and smoke filled the air. Flying in the sky, the four 250-kilogram bombs in the cabin whizzed down and exploded on the ground, raising a mushroom cloud that was more than ten meters high.
"Damn it, I really regret not bringing enough anti-air cannons.”
Fang Qingping was hiding in the command center, looking at the unscrupulous planes in the sky through the window. His eyes were burning with anger.
Ta Ta Ta…
A series of footsteps could be heard. The first battalion commander, He Haoyu, led the guards into the bomb shelter that had been dug out. He reached out and took a water tank and gulped it down.
"Old Fang, ask for help! We have already repelled five attacks from the Japanese. The artillery battalion had more than 20 heavy artillery and only five were left. They were all lighter 105mm howitzers.
The 122mm cannons and 150mm howitzers were all destroyed by the bombs dropped by the Japanese planes. They had enough time to train the new recruits. If they continued to persist, the casualties would be close to 400.”
He Haoyu sat on a rock, his tone carrying a sense of urgency.
"I know!"
Fang Qingping looked at him and said," The commander sent reinforcements when we sent the telegram. But now, they are blocked by the enemy at Erdao River."”
"They sent reinforcements this morning?"
He Haoyu was delighted at first, but then he was stunned." That's impossible. It's been five hours, and Erdao River is only 20 kilometers away from us. No matter how strong the enemy's attacks are, how can they not make it in time?"”
" You dare to question the commander?"
Fang Qingping raised his head and looked at He Haoyu, his tone turning cold.
"No, how could I doubt the commander!”
He Haoyu immediately explained. He couldn't bear the suspicion." I'm questioning the reinforcements. Who are the reinforcements?"”
"It's the Independent Regiment!"
"Oh, no wonder. They're not our own people. Why would they risk their lives to save us?”
He Haoyu nodded and laughed mockingly.
"Enough, stop being so sarcastic!”
Fang Qingping snorted. He pressed his hand on the map and pushed the soil on it under the table." Our casualties are indeed not small, but at least the battalions are still in place. However, it's not necessarily the same for the Japanese."”
"Of course, we have strong fortifications. The casualties were almost all caused by the Japanese planes.”
He Haoyu agreed.
"The Japanese were the attackers. In the morning, they killed nearly two squadrons. In the afternoon, they charged at the three main peaks without any regard for their lives. At least three squadrons, which is 600 people, died. Therefore, we shouldn't be the ones anxious now. It should be the old devil Sakata.”
"I'm not in a hurry. I'm just afraid that the commander will be heartbroken if there are too many casualties.”
He Haoyu tried to defend himself, looking a little embarrassed.
In fact, the artillery battalion had suffered the greatest losses in a day. They had lost more than 200 people trying to rescue the artillery. The remaining people were split among the three main peak camps, but they only lost a few dozen people.
It turned out that the permanent fortifications built by the 2nd Battalion of the 101st Regiment were very sturdy. As long as they were not directly hit by a 250-kilogram bomb, the people inside would at most be knocked unconscious because every bunker had measures to prevent shock and impact.
"I think you're the one who's heartbroken, right?"
Fang Qingping looked at him and said,"Inform the others to prevent the Japanese from attacking at night."”
"Good!"
He Haoyu nodded.
At the foot of Akamatsu Ridge, in the Third Regiment's headquarters, Nobutetsu Sakata listened expressionlessly to his subordinates reporting the number of casualties. His hands under the table were clenched into fists.
"In other words, we lost more than 900 people in one day, and the 1st and 2nd Infantry Battalion were crippled?”
"Hey, Captain!"
"Baka!"
Nobutetsu Sakata paced back and forth in anger. The four captains and a few battle advisors in the tent lowered their heads, not daring to touch his sharp edge.
Phew... Nobutetsu Sakata let out a long sigh of relief. He turned to look at everyone and said,"Everyone, do you know?" Twenty kilometers away from us, the middle and upper battalion blocked an entire regiment of enemies. They were all reinforcements from Green Dragon Mountain.”
"Of course, this so-called brigade-level unit is equivalent to the strength of one of our regiments, with about three thousand people.
However, the enemy was carrying heavy weapons, 12 75mm mountain cannons and 2 105mm howitzers. Just like that, the Middle and Upper Battalion managed to block their frenzied attacks with more than 1000 people, preventing them from advancing even one step forward.
For this reason, the regiment commander even sent them a message of commendation. But just now, the regiment commander called to ask me about our situation and when we can take down Red Pine Ridge. Tell me, how should I answer? Are you saying that we have suffered heavy casualties?”
"Hey, I'm sorry, regimental commander. I'm incompetent and have disappointed you.”
The devil in the tent stood upright and lowered his head, looking as humble as he could be.
"It's good that you know shame!"
Nobutetsu Sakata nodded and looked at his watch." It's 6:25 in the evening now. In order to wash away the shame of our alliance, we must attack Red Pine Ridge as soon as possible.
Everyone in the regiment, including the artillery battalion, immediately ate and rested. They waited until 1:30 am. Everyone attacked Red Pine Ridge at night at all costs.”
"Haiyi!"
The Japanese officers agreed and bowed as they left Nobutetsu Sakata's tent.
In the temporary command post of the Independent Regiment in Erdaohe, Ding Wei, Kong Jie, and Li Yunlong were munching on steamed buns and pickled vegetables. In the middle of the tent was a pot of meat soup. The alluring fragrance wafted out of the tent through the cracks and was blown far away by the wind.
"Report, division headquarters is calling."
A soldier opened the curtain and saluted the three people who were eating.
"Read it!"
Ding Wei waved his hand that was holding the steamed bun.
"Yes, sir! " Division headquarters to Independent Regiment headquarters: Your unit has completed the feint attack mission. Order now: In half an hour, all of you will secretly retreat five kilometers from the battlefield and wait for the final attack to begin at eight o'clock sharp. This order must be carried out. If there is any violation of military law, it will be dealt with.”
"What? Retreat?"
Li Yunlong threw the steamed bun into the basket and snatched the telegram. Then, he cursed," F * ck! What is the meaning of this?" During the day, they said that they were going to support Red Pine Ridge, but in the end, they were ordered to feign an attack. Now, they were ordered to retreat. What was going on?”
"Old Li, lower your voice. What are you trying to scare me for?”
Ding Wei glared at Li Yunlong. He took the telegram and read it carefully. He waved at the soldier and said," Tell the division that the Independent Regiment is executing the order."”
"Yes, sir!"
" Yes!" The warrior replied and turned to leave the tent.
"No, Old Ding, what do you mean?" Li Yun Long looked at Ding Wei and asked in confusion. He realized that this old man definitely knew something.
"Old Li, I usually tell you to read more modern military theory books given by the independent division, but you just don't read them. Are you dumbfounded now?”
Kong Jie looked at Li Yun Long and chuckled.
Li Yunlong glared at him when he heard that." How dare you talk nonsense? I can't see it. What does this have to do with reading books?"”
"Alright, Old Kong, Old Li doesn't even know how to read. What kind of book do you want him to read?”
Ding Wei helped him out. He patted Li Yun Long's shoulder and said," Retreat first. We can't delay. I'll explain to you later."”
"Alright, I'll listen to your nonsense later.”
Li Yunlong snorted, grabbed the steamed bun, turned around, and walked out of the tent.
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