allonlinenovel Chapter 728: Counterattack to preserve the last bit of dignity
Chapter 728: Counterattack to preserve the last bit of dignity
However, Tokugawa Mitsuka also knew that these measures could only temporarily ease the enemy's offensive. To truly stop the armored torrent, a bolder strategy was needed. He quickly contacted the artillery unit in the rear and asked for support. Soon, several heavy artillery roared in the distance, and the shells were like angry fire dragons, cutting through the sky and accurately falling on the route of the enemy's armored forces, causing considerable casualties and chaos.
But Tokugawa Mitsuka was not satisfied with this. He was well aware of the complexity of the battle situation. He personally led an elite team to go deep behind enemy lines and look for opportunities to deal a fatal blow to the enemy's armored forces. They used the cover of night to quietly approach the enemy, and then suddenly launched an attack, using explosive packs and grenades to destroy the enemy's tanks at close range.
In this battle, Tokugawa Mitsukawa showed outstanding command ability and extraordinary courage. He constantly adjusted tactics and flexibly responded to the enemy's offensive. Although he failed to completely block the enemy's armored torrent in the end, he successfully slowed down the enemy's offensive speed and bought precious time and opportunities for friendly forces in the rear.
However, the situation was even worse for the Zentsu Division. Their performance in the battle was far less tenacious than that of the Meisho Division. Facing the enemy's armored torrent, they quickly lost their fighting spirit and organization and fell into a complete rout. Although Tokugawa Mitsuka wanted to help, he was helpless because he was also in a difficult situation. He could only watch the Zentsu Division step by step towards the abyss of destruction.
Under the passionate mobilization of Tokugawa Mitsuka, the atmosphere of despair and tragedy permeated the entire battlefield. Batch after batch of Fuso soldiers, with determination and madness flashing in their eyes, spontaneously organized into death squads, carrying heavy explosive packs on their shoulders, holding anti-tank grenades in their hands, and embarked on the road that was almost impossible to survive.
"Long live the Emperor!" Deafening shouts broke the silence of the battlefield. These soldiers who were about to die used their last voices to make the loudest oath to the faith and glory in their hearts. Their faces were either resolute and unyielding or desperate and struggling, but all of them revealed a ferocious and resoluteness that made people's hearts palpitate.
Among them, a Fuso soldier with a bloodstained face was particularly eye-catching. His clothes were ragged and his body was covered with scars, but his eyes were extremely bright, as if they could penetrate the boundary between life and death. He tightly grasped the fuse of the explosive pack and rushed forward desperately. His target was the most powerful Leopard tank in the Chinese armored forces.
"Long live the Emperor!" He once again gave a deafening shout, and then, without hesitation, ignited the fuse of the explosive pack. The flames spread quickly, engulfing his figure, but he did not retreat or hesitate at all. Like a dying beast, he used all his strength to pounce on the Panther tank.
The driver of the Panther tank saw this and his face changed drastically. He reacted quickly and turned the steering wheel to the right, trying to avoid the fatal attack. However, the detonated explosive pack was like an angry demon, instantly bursting out with great power. The shock wave and fragments generated by the explosion swept in like a storm, not only causing the ground around the tank to shake violently, but also leaving obvious scars on the tank's armor.
Although the Panther tank was not completely destroyed in the end due to its strong protection, it was still seriously damaged by the attack. The soldiers of the Chinese armored forces were shocked when they saw this scene. They had to sigh that the fierceness and determination of these little devils were ingrained in their bones, which made people feel terrified.
As the tactics carefully planned by Tokugawa Mitsuka gradually unfolded, new changes began to emerge on the battlefield. The anti-tank trenches that were urgently dug were like hideous scars, lying across the path that the Chinese armored forces had to take. Not only were the width and depth of these trenches carefully calculated, enough to trap heavy tanks, but the bottom was also covered with sharp iron spikes and traps, further increasing the difficulty of breaking through.
At the same time, anti-tank mines scattered throughout the battlefield also constitute another deadly line of defense. These mines are cleverly camouflaged and blend into the surrounding environment, waiting for the arrival of the enemy. As long as the fuse of the mine is triggered by the slightest negligence, it will instantly burst out with huge destructive power, causing immeasurable losses to armored units.
Faced with such difficulties, the Chinese armored forces had to slow down their advance. Tank drivers had to drive their vehicles carefully, always paying attention to the road conditions ahead and possible hidden mines. They used modern equipment such as reconnaissance aircraft and drones to conduct all-round reconnaissance of the battlefield to ensure that they could find and avoid dangerous areas in time.
However, despite such caution, the armored forces still inevitably suffered some losses. Several dull explosions echoed over the battlefield, which were the sounds of mines being triggered. Some tanks were shaken by the impact of the explosion and had to retreat urgently for repairs; while others were lucky enough to avoid the mines, but also suffered varying degrees of damage during the march.
Seeing the armored forces' advance blocked, Tokugawa Mitsuka finally breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that although these measures could not completely stop the enemy's armored torrent, they at least bought precious time for the Meisho Division to evacuate. He quickly ordered two elite infantry squadrons to be left behind as rear guards to attract and divert the enemy's attention, while he himself led the main force of the Meisho Division to quickly withdraw to the predetermined evacuation route under the cover of darkness and chaos.
On the battlefield, there were thousands of corpses of Fuso soldiers and a large number of wounded and wailing. Their fate was already determined, and what awaited them was the ruthless burial alive by the Chinese army.
"Brigade Commander, the scouts are reporting urgently that the enemy's Mingzhao Division is using the cover of night to try to escape from the battlefield and move toward the preset retreat route on the edge of the eastern mountains!" There was a hint of urgency in the signalman's voice, but it could not hide the urgency of the battle.
"Immediately report the enemy's movements to the military headquarters in encrypted form, marking the exact coordinates and expected escape route! At the same time, activate Plan B. We cannot let this little devil escape the judgment of justice so easily!" The brigade commander spoke in a loud voice, with an unquestionable light flashing in his eyes, and quickly made arrangements.
After receiving the report from the front, Liu Ershun immediately entered the operations room, outlined the enemy's escape route on the map with a pencil in his hand, and then picked up the intercom and gave orders calmly and forcefully: "Rocket Regiment, pay attention, emergency assembly! Our goal is clear - give the Japanese an unforgettable 'farewell gift'!"