allonlinenovel Chapter 163 Battle of Gaoshan Island (Part )
Chapter 163 Battle of Gaoshan Island (Part )
The First and Second Divisions of the National Protection Army advanced forward with great momentum, like tigers descending from the mountains.
The Dongyang army seemed to be frightened out of their wits. They had no power to resist and were defeated one after another.
In this fierce battle, Dongyang's troops suffered heavy losses, but the National Protection Army also paid a heavy price.
As the war dragged on, Dongyang's troops seemed to become more and more cunning.
They realized that they had little chance of winning a head-on confrontation with the National Protection Army, so they began to use various guerrilla tactics and launch surprise attacks on the National Protection Army from time to time.
However, what is puzzling is that until now, Dongyang State’s Fifth Division has not appeared.
This made the National Protection Army speculate that perhaps the Fifth Division was waiting for the National Protection Army to be exhausted from fighting with the other two brigades and one division before showing up.
The National Protection Army was very troubled by the harassment and sneak attack tactics of the Dongyang troops.
These small units were as annoying as flies. Although they did not pose much of a threat to the National Protection Army, they seriously affected their operational efficiency.
Despite this, the National Protection Army still carried out its mission firmly, because they knew that only by destroying the Fifth Division could they truly achieve victory.
Ten days later, the First and Second Divisions of the National Protection Army finally joined forces and headed towards the Fifth Division together.
Upon learning the news, the commander of the 5th Division, Lieutenant General Nobuyuki Kobayashi, immediately assembled all the remaining troops.
After all, the Fifth Division was equivalent to an armored unit and was better at frontal combat rather than sneak attacks and guerrilla warfare.
The commander of the 5th Division, Lieutenant General Nobuyuki Kobayashi, looked at the two brigade commanders and another division commander in front of him.
Seeing them all covered in dirt and in a state of disgrace, I could not help but feel a surge of anger in my heart: "Baga! You losers, cheer up!"
"Victory will surely belong to our Great Dongyang Empire!"
"Hi, Commander!" the three generals responded in unison.
Kobayashi Nobuyuki took a deep breath and continued, "There are still two days before the National Defense Army arrives."
"We must be fully prepared for this decisive battle."
He swept his eyes across the crowd and continued, "The two brigades will be in charge of the left wing, the division commander will be in charge of the right wing, and I will personally be in charge of the front battlefield."
"This time, I will let the National Defense Army know how powerful we are. I will completely tear down their defenses and destroy their pride!"
"Hi!" The three generals answered in unison again.
Soon, two days passed quickly.
Shen Yingxiong carefully observed the situation of Dongyang State’s position through a telescope.
He turned to look at the chief of staff beside him and asked, "Chief of Staff, do you have any suggestions for the next attack?"
The chief of staff thought for a moment and replied, "Report to the commander-in-chief, based on the enemy's deployment and the characteristics of the terrain, I think we can adopt a three-three offensive tactic."
"At the same time, all tanks should be dispersed to avoid fatal blows from enemy artillery."
"Doing so will not only effectively reduce losses, but also better utilize the tank's mobility."
Shen Yingxiong nodded in agreement: "Good idea! Let's execute it according to your plan."
"This will be our final battle, and we cannot take it lightly."
"Yes!" The chief of staff quickly conveyed the order, and all troops began to carry out operations in a tense and orderly manner.
Shen Yingxiong saw that the time to attack had come, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and his eyes revealed a hint of coldness and determination.
He decisively ordered: "Concentrate all the artillery! Fully cover the entire Dongyang Kingdom's position!"
As the order was given, huge cannons were pushed to the position.
The gunners quickly adjusted the angle, loaded ammunition, and prepared to launch a fatal attack.
"Boom boom boom boom boom boom~" A series of deafening explosions sounded, and shells poured down like raindrops.
The entire battlefield was instantly shrouded in flames and smoke, with countless tongues of fire shooting up into the sky, accompanied by earth-shaking noises.
The Dongyang State’s position was engulfed in a sea of fire, and the enemy let out miserable screams, like pigs being slaughtered.
However, Dongyang State did not sit idly by.
They also had powerful weapons and equipment and immediately launched a counterattack.
They activated their 155mm howitzers and fired shells at the National Protection Army.
The shells drew an arc in the air and landed on the positions of the National Protection Army, causing a series of explosions.
Shen Yingxiong witnessed all this and thought to himself: "It seems that the strength of Dongyang Kingdom should not be underestimated, but we will not back down!"
As the shelling from both sides ended, the battlefield was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder and blood.
Shen Yingxiong gave the order again: "Everyone attack! Launch a general attack!"
The soldiers of the National Protection Army rushed onto the battlefield, holding various weapons and rushing towards the Dongyang State's positions with great momentum.
More than 200 tanks became their vanguard, charging forward all the way.
These steel behemoths made low roars, and their tracks rolled forward, raising clouds of dust.
The Dongyang Kingdom was not to be outdone and they sent out 150 tanks to meet the attack.
The tanks of both sides engaged in a fierce confrontation on the battlefield, with tank guns firing at each other, making loud noises.
"Boom boom boom boom boom boom~" Every artillery strike would cause the ground to shake and dust to fly.
In this tank battle, tanks were hit from time to time, emitting black smoke or catching fire.
The soldiers of the National Protection Army followed closely behind the tanks. Holding advanced rocket launchers in their hands, they aimed at the tanks of Dongyang State and fired at them.
The Dongyang tanks seemed helpless against this rocket launcher because its shells were enough to penetrate their armor.
The atmosphere on the battlefield was extremely tense, with both sides fighting back and forth and neither side giving in.
Every moment could decide victory or defeat, and every shell could mean the difference between life and death.
"Da da da da da..."
"Bang bang bang bang bang..."
On the battlefield, various general-purpose machine guns, light machine guns, heavy machine guns, mortars, grenade launchers and other weapons of both sides were intertwined, making dense and fierce noises.
Amid the hail of bullets, troops on both sides fell one after another, the entire position was stained red with blood, and was filled with a strong smell of death.
The rifles of Dongyang State's troops and the National Protection Army intertwined on the battlefield, creating a dense sound of gunfire.
However, the firepower of the National Protection Army's semi-automatic rifles far exceeded that of the Dongyang Kingdom.
Every bullet carries a deadly threat, making the enemy feel unprecedented pressure.
"Da da da da da..." The machine gun units on both sides also launched a crazy shooting, with flames spurting out of the muzzles, hitting the enemy and making flesh and blood fly everywhere.
Every shot was like a storm, sweeping across the battlefield, leaving no place to escape.
"Boom boom boom boom..." Deafening explosions were heard from time to time at the battle site between the two sides, with flames shooting into the sky and smoke billowing.
This was the sound of artillery shells and grenades exploding, arcing through the air.
Then it smashed into the opponent's position, causing wave after wave of shock waves.
In this fierce battlefield, life becomes extremely fragile and someone may lose his life at any second.
As the war became more and more intense, the troops on both sides became blood-thirsty.
Both sides entered a state of frenzy and completely lost their reason and control.
The troops of the National Protection Army held their weapons high, shouted slogans, and charged towards the Dongyang State's defense line.
They shouted passionately: "Brothers, charge! Kill those damn Dongyang devils!"
At the same time, the troops of Dongyang Kingdom were not to be outdone. They shouted in Dongyang dialect: "Kill the chicken!"
The logistics forces of both sides also tried their best to transport ammunition to the front line to support the fighting on the front line.
The situation in Dongyang State was relatively better because they had an arsenal here, which made it more convenient to produce and supply ammunition.
The National Protection Army faced a greater challenge. They needed to rely on a mixed fleet and send part of their troops to protect the safety of the transportation routes.
Soon, close combat broke out on the battlefield.
The soldiers of the National Protection Army quickly installed bayonets on their semi-automatic rifles, preparing to engage in close combat with the soldiers of Dongyang State.
The soldiers of Dongyang State also installed bayonets on their Type 38 rifles and were ready for battle.
The soldiers of both sides began to fight fiercely, with swords flashing and sabers flying, and shouts and sounds of fighting rising one after another.
The entire battlefield became extremely chaotic, and sometimes even the artillery units of both sides did not dare to fire easily for fear of accidentally injuring their own people.
This fierce battle made people feel the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, and every participant was caught in a life-and-death struggle.
This positional battle was extremely fierce and lasted for three days and three nights. Corpses were everywhere and the entire battlefield was dyed red with blood.
Although Dongyang's troops were inferior to the National Protection Army in terms of firepower, they had an absolute advantage in numbers.
In addition, they had the geographical advantage of fighting on their home ground, using a large number of fortifications and familiar terrain to fight against the National Protection Army.
Apart from its advantage in firepower, the National Protection Army has no obvious advantages in other aspects.
As a result, the two sides were engaged in a brutal war of attrition.
As time went by, thick smoke filled the battlefield, creating a devastating scene.
The two sides engaged in repeated tug-of-war, and neither side could achieve a decisive victory.
However, Dongyang State paid a heavy price and suffered heavy losses; and the national army also suffered considerable casualties.
But both sides are still fighting tenaciously and refusing to give in to each other, because the National Protection Army has no way to retreat and must go all out to win the final victory.
Only when the winner is determined can the war end.
Soon, Dongyang and Yan countries knew the news and the current situation. If they continued to fight like this.
It is very likely that both sides will be wiped out, and there will be no final winner.
Therefore, the two countries started a new round of negotiations.
Of course, Shen Yingxiong did not understand the result. To Yan State, he was just a pawn being used.
At the same time, Dongyang State was also under tremendous pressure.
After all, the Fifth Division is one of the five aces.
They also didn't want to see the Fifth Division wiped out.
If the attack is launched by Yan State, it can adopt a three-in-one attack method of sea, land and air, which is much easier.
Moreover, Dongyang’s naval and land strength cannot compare with Yan’s.
Therefore, Yan State can only use the National Defense Army as a chess piece. After all, the National Defense Army is not Yan State’s army.
When the troops of the National Protection Army and the army of Dongyang State were fighting hard, Yan State started negotiations with Dongyang State.
The news surprised everyone.
At the same time, various cameras from various countries on airships above the mountainous islands were recording this fierce battle.
In the Great State, many people are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the war.
They have placed their bets and are expecting to profit from them.
These people don't care what country the soldiers on the battlefield come from, their only concern is whether they can make money.
To them, war is just a gambling game.
Shen Yingxiong looked at the current situation and knew that continuing to fight would not produce much result.
So he frowned and said, "Chief of Staff, order the troops to stop the attack!"
"Rest for two days before launching the attack. The troops are already exhausted. We must stop the attack."
"Yes, military seat."
Soon the National Protection Army troops began to stop their attack.
After seeing this, the Dongyang troops also stopped attacking.
After all, they also need to rest.