allonlinenovel Chapter 180: A Counterattack That Started Well but Ended Well
Chapter 180: A Counterattack That Started Well but Ended Well
In the temporary camp, Wan Shijiong heard the soldier's report and his eyes instantly fell on Gu Changfeng.
"Brother Gu, I'm convinced. You guys are really awesome."
Wan Shijiong's words were very sincere, and Gu Changfeng laughed and said lightly.
"The Japanese tanks are all fragile. If they have any heavy weapons, they will be defeated."
Wan Shijiong nodded slightly and said with a wry smile, "That's the truth, but we don't have it."
"We are still relatively well-equipped. Look at our friendly troops in other divisions. They are in a much worse situation."
Now that everyone is defending Nanjing, Wan Shijiong doesn't have so many factional prejudices, so he feels closer to the brother troops.
Gu Changfeng was naturally aware of this matter. By comparison, there were even worse-equipped troops in China, and each of them couldn't even get a gun!
The so-called Tubalu and Sanqiangbalu were there because of the shortage of supplies, and Chang Guangtou could not be relied upon.
"By the way, Captain Wan, the Japanese will probably continue their bombardment soon, so brothers, please pay attention."
"I'll have my artillerymen destroy the enemy's artillery positions and bomb the Japanese at the same time."
"Then we can have everyone charge forward and finish them off all at once."
Gu Changfeng changed the subject.
Wan Shijiong’s topic is boring. There is no point in saying more. It is better to focus on the present.
Wan Shijiong said solemnly, "Now I believe you can do it. From now on, I will fully cooperate with you. Just tell me if you have any requests!"
Liao Lei’s words had been made very clear before, and Wan Shijiong understood what Gu Changfeng was going to do.
However, he was still a little skeptical at first, but now he completely believed it!
With more than a dozen mortars and 150mm heavy artillery, can we still deal with the Japanese invaders outside?
Gu Changfeng was very satisfied with Wan Shijiong's answer. After thanking him, he said to the soldier next to him.
"Let the bazooka platoon and the special forces come down and prepare to fight outside the city later."
The Japanese outside the city must regroup. It is hard to say whether they will face planes or heavy artillery next. If they do not withdraw, useless sacrifices may occur.
And Captain Miura outside the city would certainly not give up. It was only 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and he still wanted to be the first to break through Jinling.
"Captain, 18 Imperial Army tanks have just been destroyed, and an infantry squadron on the front line has been crippled."
The combat staff felt a little pain after counting the losses. It was only a short while, but there were so many casualties...
Captain Miura was silent. He took the battle report and read it again before speaking.
"Report to the wing commander and request tactical guidance."
The loss of 18 tanks at once would distress the brigade commander, let alone him. He now didn't know how to explain to his superiors.
You have to know that these tanks were supported by the brigade, and nearly half of them were lost in one go.
Soon, Colonel Nobuaki Ohno, commander of the Japanese 20th Regiment, received the battle report.
After reading it carefully, he couldn't help but get angry and cursed Miura as a fool.
Then he was so angry that he called the front-line command center directly.
Miura answered the phone and was scolded without saying anything.
Listening to the greetings to his mother from the opposite side, Miura couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling.
It was not until five minutes later that Nobuaki Ohno's anger subsided a little. He turned the phone to the left and gave Miura a harsh warning.
"Miura, the artillery squadron and the flying squadron will attack soon, and the 5th Battalion will also come to support. If you can't take Zhongshan Gate, then commit seppuku!"
After hearing this, Miura didn't dare to say a word. He respectfully put his feet together and shouted "Hi"
Although he was scolded and his relatives were also greeted by the captain, Miura didn't care at all.
Once the regiment's support arrives, he just needs to eliminate the Chinese in front and be the first to attack Nanjing. Wouldn't his military rank be affected?
Thinking about it, Miura became very excited and immediately said to several squadron leaders under him.
"Gentlemen, the 5th Battalion will come to support us later, but I don't think our rd Battalion needs them."
"You are the warriors of the Imperial Army. I need you to be the first to reach the top of Zhongshan Gate. Do you understand?"
"Hi! I understand."
Several squadron leaders said in unison, looking very excited.
With the assistance of the flying squadron and artillery squadron, their mission was much simpler and they did not need the support of the 5th Battalion.
At this moment, several squadron leaders began to look forward to the next battle.
Twenty minutes later, the Japanese artillery bombardment began
Afterwards, the Japanese flying formation that had just finished bombing Purple Mountain poured its remaining aerial bombs near Zhongshan Gate.
There were loud roars of explosions, and soldiers hiding were blown to pieces with blood and flesh flying everywhere. The tragedy was everywhere.
It’s not that Wan Shijiong is stupid. He doesn’t know that he should let the soldiers withdraw first, as the Japanese are always watching them.
Once the shelling stops, it will definitely be the infantry's turn. It will be too late to stop them, and they can only choose to hide in the fortifications.
"Everyone, get into hiding. As soon as the Japanese planes leave, destroy the Japanese artillery positions. Do you understand?"
Lu Daya said viciously, his eyes fixed on the Japanese bomber in the sky.
They originally wanted to take action, but they didn't expect the Japanese bombers to be so fast. They had no choice but to hide first and wait for the Japanese planes to pass before taking action.
"Company Commander, doesn't Commander Gu have an anti-aircraft machine gun? Why doesn't he take it out?"
The soldiers of the first artillery company felt a little embarrassed and couldn't help asking.
"Ugh," Lu Daya said after spitting a mouthful of thick phlegm on the ground, feeling a little relieved.
"I wanted to, but Changfeng said it wouldn't be very useful, so I won't take it out for now. I'll get more later."
In fact, Gu Changfeng felt that this place was different from Huxu. Taking it out would only result in the machine gun being blown up, and there would be no accidents.
The main reason is that the Japanese have dispatched too many planes, and using them will not be of much use, so they might as well hide and wait for an opportunity.
More than ten minutes later, the Japanese planes disappeared in the air, the shelling stopped, and the Japanese infantry, led by squadron leaders, began to charge towards the city.
The fifth battalion of Japanese soldiers who came to support were responsible for holding the line and were ready to provide support at any time.
whoosh…
More than a dozen artillery shells formed perfect arcs and fell into the charging Japanese formation.
Rumble!
Subsequently, shells fired from two German heavy artillery pieces fell into the Japanese artillery positions.
There was another violent roar.
The Japanese artillerymen who had not had time to evacuate were bombed and cried for their parents.
Lu Daya was not going to be polite with them. He kept placing shells in and then firing them.
In just two minutes, Captain Miura was paralyzed, and Ohno Nobuaki was also paralyzed when he heard the sound of artillery fire.
"Damn it! Where did the Chinese get their heavy artillery?" An angry roar came from the regiment headquarters.
Then the same words came out of Miura's mouth again. There were many things they couldn't understand.
Gu Changfeng would not give them any explanation, but would only greet them with bullets.
With the well-prepared special forces, rocket launcher platoon, and soldiers of the 618th Regiment crawling out of the city gate, the counterattack began...