Chapter 69: Blocking Position (Part 1)

  On the right wing position, the Japanese 16th Brigade launched several successive attacks, but were all repelled by Chinese troops.

  The current defensive main position is taken over by two battalions of the Fourth Brigade of Xu Da's Northeast Army, with a total of one thousand people.

  If this were in the past, such a consumption of combat, people would definitely think that the First Brigade was intentionally consuming the Fourth Brigade's strength.

  But here the defense is actively requested by two battalion commanders.

  This time the Northeast Army played its strong combat power, and the two-day defense made the Japanese 16th Brigade gain nothing.

  Even in the end, the Japanese army did not capture a single inch of land.

  But they also paid a heavy price, the two battalions originally had more than 1,600 people, now only 1,000 are left, and just the number of officers and soldiers who died in battle has already exceeded 600.

  Wu Ming is a regimental commander of the Fourth Division and his military rank has also been promoted from lieutenant colonel to colonel.

  This battle was the most pleasant one for him in his more than a decade of military career, and he also personally killed nine devils.

  The casualties of the officers and soldiers below were also significant, with a total of more than 400 casualties.

  Apart from the seriously wounded, all the lightly wounded did not leave the battlefield.

  "The enemy is coming again!" A lieutenant beside him shouted loudly, pointing at the front line.

  Wu Ming swiftly lay down in the trench and shouted loudly: "Get ready for battle, wait for my command."

  This time, the Japanese army mobilized more than a thousand people, but they were supported by all the artillery, light and heavy machine guns of the division.

  Even the two heavy machine guns left by the two battalions were ordered by Lin Maoqing to be strengthened in each unit.

  The Japanese army's firepower was very strong and their bullets were very accurate. As long as a soldier exposed his head, he would be hit.

  These Japanese veterans are not messing around, they have undergone a long period of training and are all elite soldiers.

  "Stretch out in a line, take your men and make a detour around the flank to get past me, and suppress the enemy's firepower from the flank." Wu Ming looked at his subordinates who had been suppressed and couldn't lift their heads, and shouted loudly.

  Having received the order, a string of long, swiftly led his troops, circling around to the flank.

  Japanese soldiers with bayonets approached the trenches slowly, these devils had learned their lessons many times.

  Lying down two hundred meters away from the trenches, he began to utilize his marksmanship and fired continuously.

  Looking at the Japanese army in the distance, Wu Ming furrowed his brow.

  If he were to fight the Japanese army with his own strength, he wouldn't be afraid at all. After all, he had the assistance of machine guns and handguns here, although it was a bit despicable, but in the end, he could gain the upper hand.

  The Japanese army opened fire and left the Chinese troops with no way out.

  At a distance of two hundred meters, almost every Japanese soldier could take down a Chinese soldier with just one bullet.

  Others are all godlike marksmen with a hundred percent hit rate, after all they have been training for several years.

  A light machine gunner, who hadn't even taken aim, was slowly falling to the ground as soon as he exposed his helmet, with a small bullet hole on his forehead.

  Wu Ming took a deep breath in, now he could only wait for the next move.

  A wave of aircraft had swung back to the flank and opened fire.

  Dozens of Japanese officers and men who were caught off guard fell under a hail of bullets.

  However, the Japanese army did not panic, and the rear mortar heavy machine guns quickly fired at the first company.

  At that time, Wu Ming's position was subjected to the strong firepower of the Japanese army and could not stop the pace of the Japanese army at all.

  The Japanese army did not take advantage of the opportunity to attack, but instead used their rifles to continuously shoot and kill Chinese officers and soldiers.

  Wu Mingying's side was also the fourth battalion.

  Seeing their comrades being suppressed, they quickly dispatched troops to reinforce.

  The soldiers of both sides unfolded a fierce battle here, the Japanese army scattered in front of the position, using their accurate marksmanship to shoot and kill one by one Chinese soldier.

  The first journey command post, Kang Lianqin's eyes were fixed on the situation ahead.

  He was originally unwilling to let these two battalions take on garrison duties, after all they had already suffered significant casualties.

  However, the officers and men of the two battalions all requested to take on guard duty.

  Kang Lianqin knew that these officers and men from the Northeast Army needed to fight a hard battle, only then would they have a chance to turn things around.

  "Things are not looking good, the Japanese army has already tied up two battalions." The deputy commander of a division, Jin Mingcheng, walked over and said with furrowed brows.

  Kang Lianqin looked at the map, her eyebrows tightly furrowed.

  Although there were still four battalions of troops, it was clear that these forces were insufficient to surround a Japanese army brigade.

  Apart from the troops deployed on various fronts, there is only one guard company left in reserve.

  "Something's gone wrong, the Third Regiment has been attacked by the Japanese army, with over 2,000 lightly armed Japanese soldiers, they've all broken through." A captain rushed in from outside and anxiously told Kang Xianqin.

  "What the hell is going on here?" Kang Lianqin's face was furious as he bellowed loudly.

  "Immediately send a telegram to Master's seat and report our situation here." Kang Lianqin said to Jin Mingcheng beside him.

  Jin Mingcheng walked over to the radio station and whispered a few words to the communications soldier.

  On the battlefield, two battalions had already suffered over 300 casualties in a short period of time.

  The Japanese army's marksmanship was very accurate, and the distance of two hundred meters made them even more at ease.

  Not to mention exchanging fire with them, as soon as they stuck their heads out, they would be immediately shot by the Japanese army.

  Various light and heavy machine guns were used with great proficiency in the hands of the Japanese army.

  The Japanese army's firepower also began to gain an advantage as a large unit of heavy weapons was strengthened.

  Wu Ming was clear that if things continued like this, his troops would only suffer defeat.

  We must now charge and engage in close combat with the enemy, only this way can we crush them.

  The 16th Army Corps headquarters, Lin Maoqing looked at the map and revealed a faint smile.

  The main force of the 32nd Regiment has gathered and is waiting for the order to attack.

  Although the Chinese troops opposite were very stubborn, Lin Maoqing was confident that a regiment's strength could completely break through at one point.

  "Commander of the travel group, the troops have assembled. Shall we launch a swift attack?" said Major General Sato Masasaburo, commander of the 32nd Regiment, as he walked over and saluted.

  Lin Maoqing revealed a hint of cold smile and gave the order: "Launch an immediate attack, use special ammunition."

  Sato Masaburo nodded and quickly walked out towards the outside.

  The 17th Brigade Commander stood by.

  "After the 32nd Regiment launches an attack, the division headquarters will follow the 32nd Regiment. Your regiment, immediately reinforce the battalion that is fighting on the front line, and after breaking through the Shina position, march towards the division headquarters. We will meet there." Lin Maoqing said to the commander of the 17th Regiment beside him.

  The major officer saluted and walked out towards the outside.

  On the first battlefield, the warriors were extremely cautious to prevent the Japanese army's breakthrough.

  Although the two battalions of the Fourth Brigade were the focus of the Japanese army's attack, the soldiers in other positions did not dare to be slightly careless.

  The Japanese artillery had begun firing, causing the soldiers to quickly take cover.

  But unexpectedly, there was no explosion sound at all.

  The First Travel Command Center.

  Kang Lianqin's face suddenly changed, and he loudly shouted: "Poison gas bomb."

  Jin Mingcheng's face turned pale as he watched the smoke gradually appear around him.

  They were well aware that if their troops did not retreat, they would probably be destroyed here.

  But if they retreat, the entire Japanese army will rush towards the besieged Japanese army, and Yang Junran's entire plan will also fail.

  "Immediately send a telegram to the Fourth Division and have them dispatch troops to reinforce us quickly." Kang Renqin swiftly gave orders.

  The radio of the communication soldier rang again, and the ticking sound made everyone annoyed.

  Troops without orders still held their ground.

  Many officers have begun ordering troops to take the simplest precautions against gas attacks.

  A piece of tattered cloth was soaked with clear water from a water bottle and covered over his nose and mouth.

  The smoke grew thicker and thicker, more than a dozen soldiers had fallen to the ground, groaning in agony.

  With thick smoke, the entire position was filled with groans.

  Some soldiers began to flee towards the rear without permission.

  After all, such suffering is not something that everyone can endure.

  "Comrades, our position here is extremely important. If we let the Japanese break through, the friendly forces on our flank will be annihilated, and even the county town behind us will fall into enemy hands. Our troops will also suffer a devastating blow. I hope you understand that for soldiers, dying on the battlefield is the highest honor." Just as the officers and men were wavering, Kang Lianqin stood up with his weapon in hand and shouted loudly from the position.

  The Japanese army in the distance has launched an attack.

  Japanese troops wearing gas masks slowly appeared in the shadows of the officers and men.

  Many warriors, enduring pain, began to shoot.

  But there were also some warriors who quietly slipped away at this time.

  They didn't go far before they were killed by the patrol team led by Jin Mingcheng.

  More and more warriors fell to the ground, groaning in pain.

  No one anticipated that the Japanese would use poison gas shells in an attack.

  However, most of the officers and soldiers chose to stand firm on their positions, this was their mission, they had no other choice.

  Wu Ming looked at the distant smoke and furrowed his brow for a moment.

  He was well aware of the destructive power of the Japanese poisonous gas shells and even more clearly aware that this battle would decide the fate of the entire Tuijin Brigade.

  The current method is to quickly resolve the devils in front of the position and then rapidly reinforce friendly forces.

  "Brothers, those who are not afraid of death, follow me in a charge!" Wu Ming shouted loudly, holding his rifle.

  The officers and men hiding in the trenches jumped out of the trenches one by one.

  They didn't realize until their superior made a choice that they were dancing with death itself.

  Soldiers jumping out of the trenches were immediately shot dead by the Japanese army, with over a dozen casualties.

  Seeing the charging officers and soldiers, the Japanese army's light and heavy machine guns also fired rapidly.