Age of Conquest Reborn

The First Brigade of the Directly Affiliated Corps, as the spearhead of this offensive force, is already at the forefront. Although there are only two mechanized regiments with nearly 9,000 troops, there are two tank regiments, a heavy artillery regiment, and a self-propelled artillery that accompany the attack.

The regiment has a "Thunder" rocket launcher battalion, plus two regiment-affiliated artillery battalions, as well as aviation air fire support that can be called at any time.

The assault capability of the armored group and the ferocity of the heavy equipment firepower were more than those of the two Japanese brigades. There was no problem in taking down Roy Hill City, which was only guarded by more than 4,000 Japanese troops. Moreover, Liu Hongzhang really

He didn't take these more than 4,000 Japanese troops seriously. His target was Roy Hill City, the main force of the Japanese army that was retreating in front. It was just a casual battle during the pursuit.

However, the brigade chief of staff Liu Chenglin hesitated and reminded: "Brigade Commander, our brigade is at the forefront of the attacking force. Now, it has been pursuing for about a hundred kilometers. According to the order of the headquarters, we should retreat immediately or stop the pursuit.

,Stand by where you are!”

"Royhill City is more than thirty kilometers ahead, but it has exceeded the command's regulations on the depth of pursuit. Also, the command has repeatedly emphasized in the order that the little devil's retreat this time is to lure the enemy deeper.

I am afraid that the more than 4,000 little Japs in Roy Hill City are used to lure us to continue the pursuit, and they should have the intention of encircling us with heavy troops!"

"I know, otherwise, if the Japs retreated across the board, why would more than 4,000 people be left alone to die? They are so stupid that they can even lay bait!" Liu Hongzhang said nonchalantly, "Cheng Lin, if you want to catch the Japs,

I’m Liu Hongzhang, I’m afraid it’s not that easy.”

"We are a fast pursuit column, all mechanized marching. We pounce on these more than 4,000 little Japs. Then we quickly retreat. We have the initiative whether we want to fight or leave. Do you think the little Japs just stare at you?"

He is also surrounded by a large number of troops, so I see the opportunity and might bite him again!"

"Brigadier, what you analyzed is really what happened. How about a fight?" Liu Chenglin was obviously very excited.

"Fight!" Liu Hongzhang said without hesitation: "Cheng Lin, the commander gave the order to the brigade headquarters. The troops were divided into two groups and attacked simultaneously from the south and west. The heavy artillery regiment, the self-propelled artillery regiment, and the two tanks

The regiments are all placed in the southern direction of the frontal attack, and the attacking troops are required to end the battle within five hours!" This includes the time of marching more than 30 kilometers, and the time left for the troops to resolve the battle. It is also

That's about four hours.

"Then how to report to the headquarters?" This is the question Liu Chenglin is most concerned about. The brigade commander's decision violates the order!

"How stupid!" Liu Hongzhang said: "While our troops were chasing the Japanese army, they suddenly encountered a counterattack from the Japanese army in the direction of Roy Hill. The Japanese army's strength was far inferior to ours. Therefore, the first brigade quickly pursued the column. In order to

This part of the Japanese army has been completely wiped out, and the battle is in progress!"

"Is this okay?" Liu Chenglin looked at the brigade commander's eloquent mouth. He described the active attack as an encounter. He really admired him.

"Why not!" Liu Hongzhang said with a smile: "The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. What can't happen? Okay, don't just stand around and give the order!"

In Roy Hill City, at the headquarters of the 135th Japanese Regiment, Captain Kobayashi Yokono was worried. Looking at the military map on the wall, he knew that his regiment was left behind by the brigade commander, Major General Inoue.

Roy Hill's purpose and destiny are definitely not good.

The entire division and even all the Imperial Army troops on the battlefield in central Australia are retreating frantically, trying their best to get rid of the pursuing China Independent Division troops. With a reinforced regiment of more than 4,000 people, relying on Roy Hill's

Can city fortifications stop this torrent?

Anyway, Colonel Kobayashi didn't believe it, but the military order was like a mountain. The order from the commander of the Inoue Brigade was to require the 145th Regiment to hold on to Roy Hill for twenty-four hours, even if the battle was fought to the last man.

They were not allowed to retreat even half a step. As for why, Captain Inoue did not say anything, and Colonel Kobayashi did not dare to ask. Anyway, he understood that the 135th Regiment was like a piece of fat exposed to the eyes of the wolves!

Colonel Kobayashi was worried. His regiment was more than 100 kilometers away from the main force of the division. Roy Hill has now become an isolated stronghold. Once the China Independent Division launches an attack, it will be defeated for a long time.

Without any reinforcements, is it so easy to defend for a day and a night? Now, the only hope is that the Chinese troops will not pursue so fast and give themselves some breathing time.

"Report to the commander, the search squadron discovered through reconnaissance that the China Independent Division troops were found in the area of ​​Hudiqi Spring, more than 30 kilometers south of Roy Hill!" A staff officer came in and reported, completely shattering Colonel Kobayashi's luck.

"It's still here, it's so fast!" Colonel Kobayashi sighed, "Do you know the enemy's strength, equipment, etc.?"

"Not too detailed!" the staff officer replied, "There are about 8,000 to 9,000 people in a brigade. However, there are many heavy artillery and tanks, and the firepower may exceed that of one of our divisions!"

"Baga!" Colonel Xiao Lin felt so cold that he couldn't fight this battle. He was isolated and helpless. The enemy's strength was more than twice his own, and his firepower was beyond the reach of the regiment. He was equipped with eighteen or seventy guns.

The reinforced artillery brigade of five-millimeter mountain guns may not even be enough to fill the gap between the teeth.

"What are the current trends of the China troops?" Colonel Kobayashi is concerned about which direction the discovered China Independent Division troops are going. If they bypass Roy Hill City, that is the best result. Of course, it is purely a fluke.

My idea is, within a radius of hundreds of kilometers, only my own regiment defends Royhill City. The commanders of those Chinese troops are not blind, can they not see it?

"We are rushing towards Roy Hill City!" the staff officer's answer shattered Colonel Kobayashi's last chance. "Convey my order and all the regiments enter the fortifications and prepare to fight. At the same time, Roy Hill will

If the city is attacked by the China Independent Division, report it to Commander Inoue Brigade!"

According to Colonel Kobayashi's deployment, the only fire support unit of the regiment, a reinforced mountain artillery brigade, was deployed directly south of Roy Hill City. It was not intended to withstand the attack of the Chinese troops, but only to inflict a large amount of firepower on the first round of artillery.

Killings, as for what to do next, our own mountain artillery brigade was also drowned in the hail of bullets from the Chinese artillery!

The town of Dajara in central Australia is where the Australian Forces Headquarters of the Independent Division is located. After receiving Liu Hongzhang's telegram, Tang Qiusheng could not help but frown slightly. Among the four-way offensive troops, Liu Hongzhang's brigade was the fastest and most active in pursuit. According to

The position they had previously reported had reached the stipulated range that the pursuit depth should not exceed 100 kilometers. According to the reconnaissance of the air force reconnaissance aircraft, there were not a large number of Japanese troops nearby. How could there still be a battle?

What's more, the Japanese army is retreating at full speed to lure the enemy deeper. How come there are still Japanese troops who dare to counterattack in the direction of Roy Hill? Moreover, their strength is far less than Liu Hongzhang's. Tang Qiusheng does not believe that this Liu

Hongzhang, he has never been a person who makes people worry-free!

"Guanghan, don't you think Liu Hongzhang's telegram is strange?" Tang Qiusheng asked Chief of Staff Yu Guanghan calmly.

"Hahaha!" Yu Guanghan smiled knowingly and said: "Deputy division commander, on the battlefield, anything can happen. The most likely thing is that there are a small number of Japanese troops defending Roy Hill. Liu

The brigade commander is probably thinking about it, but even if the command headquarters immediately issued an order, it would be too late for him to retreat. I'm afraid they've all been hit by now!"

"This Liu Hongzhang!" Tang Qiusheng was not angry. Originally, the pursuit depth of one hundred kilometers was a theoretical limit. "Guanghan, ordered Wu Zhenjiang to dispatch a reconnaissance plane to conduct reconnaissance around Roy Hill City. You can directly contact

Contact Liu Hongzhang and send a telegram to Liu Hongzhang at the same time to end the battle quickly. Don’t just have fun and let the Japanese army make dumplings!”

At the same time, General Ito, the commander of the Japanese Australian Front, received a report from the Inoue Brigade of the 45th Division. His eyes fell on Roy Hill City. This was a plan to lure the enemy deeper and catch the enemy.

The first fish was the nearly 9,000 soldiers of the China Independent Division. They were not many, but they were worth encircling.

General Ito immediately issued an order, ordering the entire 45th Division to immediately stop retreating and turn around to return to Roy Hill City. The outflanking troops on the left and right flanks would allocate a brigade of troops and the attached artillery units to go

Encirclement in the direction of Royhill City.

In order to encircle Liu Hongzhang's fast pursuit column with less than 9,000 troops, General Ito mobilized one division and two brigades, with more than 37,000 troops. It can be said that he spent a lot of money and prepared to encircle the independent division for the first time.

A unit that goes deep alone must fight with caution.

For a time, the small town of Roy Hill in central Australia became the focus of the battlefield in central Australia, so much so that it alerted General Ito, the supreme commander of the Japanese Australian troops, to personally deploy nearly 40,000 troops to annihilate the army.

If Liu Hongzhang knew this about the China Independent Division, he would probably be even more excited, right?

The first brigade of the directly-affiliated troops quickly pursued the column's attack with lightning speed. According to the order of brigade commander Liu Hongzhang, a heavy artillery regiment, a self-propelled artillery regiment, a regiment artillery battalion, and a regiment artillery battalion were concentrated in the southern attack direction.

More than a hundred artillery pieces of various calibers formed two artillery groups. Following the commander's order, groups of artillery shells screamed and fell on the Japanese position.

The first brigade's artillery bombardment was absolutely ferocious. "Boom! Boom! - Boom!" The loud noises continued, the ground shook, the fire was shining, the smoke was filled, and the large-caliber artillery shells exploded with fire.

After a series of earthen pillars, the Japanese army's position was plunged into a sea of ​​fire, and the smoke filled the air, and soon the city of Royhill was shrouded in fear!

Forty minutes later, the Japanese position had turned into ruins. Liu Hongzhang put down his telescope and ordered: "Tanks cover the infantry, start attacking!"

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