Chapter 823 Dongyuan Counterattack
The captain of Guanshan Feizhong Regiment was ordering the rapid rectification of the troops and preparing to evacuate the Dongyuan Defense Line soon. Suddenly, he was hit by the most violent artillery fire of the Chinese troops. One round of artillery shells fell on the base camp, and violent explosions were immediately launched.
The storm caused by the explosion of the shells swept across the Japanese army that were gathered together to prepare to evacuate, and a large number of Japanese devils fell into the smoke of gunpowder.
Under the cover of artillery fire, the 46th Brigade and 54th Regiment of the Zhongtiao Shanxi Route Army suddenly launched a third crazy attack. The Japanese troops who were preparing to evacuate their positions were hit by such fierce fire. Without any preparation at the base, they rushed to carry out fire resistance.
Chief of Staff Kameda ran to the Captain of Guanshan Feizhong Coalition during the war and shouted: "Colonel Guanshan, the Chinese troops launched the most fierce attack on our army. A brigade serving as the counterattack was lured and fled to the base camp with heavy casualties.
If we do not withdraw from the Dongyuan defense line in time before dawn, our 77th Regiment will suffer a devastating blow. Because this strong attack launched by the Chinese troops, with the close cooperation of the 54th Regiment, which has excellent weapons and strong combat power, will form a very powerful firepower attack on our army. Please give us an order to retreat quickly."
"Bastard, where did the 54th Regiment of the Chinese Army emerge? Why didn't this fierce combat force be discovered before?"
"Girl Colonel, the 54th Regiment is the Chinese unit that set up an ambush in Gumoling to attack Noda Squadron. This unit not only has strong artillery equipment, but also has very strong combat capabilities. Now this powerful brigade suddenly joined the 46th Brigade to cooperate in combat. If our army waits for dawn to organize a counterattack, it will be difficult for us to withdraw safely and smoothly from the battle.
Once we are entangled in the Dongyuan Defense Line, it will be difficult for our army to arrive at Yaowangtai at the time specified on the peak. If we miss the opportunity to fight, we will be held responsible for disobedience. Please do not let the enemy do it..."
"Bastard, how can a mere 46th Brigade and 54th Regiment of the Chinese Navy be the opponent of the 77th Regiment of the Suzuki Division of the Imperial Japanese Army? If you persist until dawn, you will definitely eliminate all the Chinese Navy that abandoned your position and launched an attack at this time."
"Your Excellency Colonel, I do not deny that the 77th Regiment, which is the bravest and most combat-effective in the Great Japanese Imperial Army, will achieve brilliant results once it launches a counterattack against the attacking enemy at dawn. But if it is entangled in the East China Defense Line by the Chinese troops, we will..."
The captain of Guanshan Feizhong Coalition was very clear about how dangerous the current situation of the troops was. The wisest choice at the moment was to quickly withdraw from the battle with the cover of the night and lead the troops to leave the Dongyuan Defense Line before dawn, so that they could reach Yaowangtai safely and smoothly.
But this usually arrogant corps commander chose to flee in panic when the troops were severely damaged. He was afraid that his subordinates would question his command ability, so he was so tough in front of Chief of Staff Kameda.
Guanshan Feizhong Dasori Guanshan, who was already at a disadvantage, said arrogantly: "If Shangfeng had not ordered my unit to withdraw from the Dongyuan defense line secretly before dawn, I would have led the 77th unit to launch a life-and-death battle against the Chinese troops that launched the attack, and would have broken through the enemy's Dongyuan defense line. Unfortunately, Shangfeng would not give me this opportunity."
"Your Excellency Colonel is wise. You are the best field commander among the commanders of the Suzuki Division above the corps. The division commander and brigade commander are very recognized. Please immediately issue an order for the troops to withdraw from the Easthara defense line."
Captain Guanshan Feizhong Regiment felt very satisfied when he listened to Chief of Staff Kameda's flattery and ordered the troops to quickly pack up their supplies and retreat to Yaowangtai.
"Children Colonel, the attacking enemy we are facing is very strong now, and these troops are launching an offensive force. Once our troops are surrounded here, if they want to surround firepower, they may cause heavy costs to the troops."
"Kun Kameda, what do you mean by saying this? Could it be that I was asked to give orders to retreat lightly and discard the heavy military supplies?"
"It's still wise for the Colonel. The third strong attack launched by the Chinese troops is completely a crazy attack on our army under the cover of powerful artillery fire. We don't have much time left for us. If we want to quickly withdraw from the Dongyuan defense line, we must retreat quickly and lightly."
The captain of Guanshan Feizhong Regiment watched the base camp be hit by powerful artillery fire from the Chinese troops. The explosion of shells caused waves of dust and mist that rose into the air, covering the base camp in a fire of smoke.
The troops were hit by fierce artillery fire. In order to avoid shells, Japanese soldiers fled everywhere. If they could not assemble troops in time to evacuate quickly, the internal team would probably cause severe damage in a very short period of time.
He ordered the troops to withdraw from the Dongyuan position as quickly as possible and head straight for Yaowangtai.
On the war horse, he stood side by side with the commanders of the 46th Brigade Kong Brigade Commander and several commanders standing on the Leiyun Peak on a high ground. He watched the Japanese base camp be in chaos under the attack of artillery fire. The Japanese soldiers had no will to fight and fled everywhere and could not achieve the combat effectiveness of resistance.
He not only smiled and said, "Brig Commander Kong, the captain of Guanshan Feizhong United would never have thought that he would suffer such a crushing defeat at the Dongyuan Defense Line."
"What Brother Lei said makes sense. The 46th Brigade has been defending the Dongyuan Defense Line for six days. During these six days, it has launched countless attacks and counterattacks with the attacking enemy. The position has been lost many times and has been taken back, but it has never taken the initiative to launch a counterattack against the attacking enemy. This is the first time. I wonder if Brother Lei knows the reason?"
"Please give me advice from Brigade Commander Kong." Lei Yunfeng didn't need to think about why this was, but he still asked Brigade Commander Kong to tell him in a low-key manner.
"Hey, my 46th Brigade did not take the initiative to attack the Guanshan Feizhong Regiment. There are two main reasons. One is that the troops are poor in weapons and equipment, and they cannot receive weapons and ammunition replenishment in time, so they dare not consume a large amount of bullets to launch an attack.
The second is that our 46th Brigade has been fighting in the northwest. After receiving an order to force the Yellow River to participate in the combat mission of the Zhongtiaoshan War Zone to fight against the Japanese army. The troops have not fought head-on with the Japanese army and met with the Japanese army with excellent weapons and equipment and strong combat capabilities on the Dongyuan battlefield. If they take the initiative to attack, they will definitely seek skin from the tiger.
In order to hone the troops to accumulate experience in fighting with the Japanese army, it is also for other reasons, so the troops can only be ordered to adopt passive defense at the front of the East Yuan defense line.
If it weren't for your brother Lei, when my 46th Brigade was out of ammunition and food, we would give a truck full of weapons, ammunition, food, medicine and other military supplies friendly and free of charge, and the troops would be replenished in time in the most difficult times. With the 54th Regiment you led, my 46th Brigade would probably have to take passive defense here to wait for supplies and supplements and reinforcements."
Brigade Commander Kong said this and looked at the retreating Japanese troops. He was suppressed by the Japanese attacks and attacks over the past six days. At this time, he was released in front of Leiyun Peak, and suddenly burst into laughter.
Lei Yunfeng understood Brigade Commander Kong's mood very well, pointed to the Japanese base camp and said, "Brig Commander Kong, the Japanese army has begun to organize a rapid retreat. Did you order the troops to launch the most fierce attack, bite the enemy and send the retreating enemy troops to the foot of Gumoling Mountain before withdrawing the troops?"
"Hmm? Why can't I see it when I hold a telescope?" Chief of Staff Sun Maosheng of the 46th Brigade said, holding a telescope.
Chapter completed!