Predator Reborn

Chapter 320: The End of Itagaki Division (Seventeen)

The artillery regiment's continuous falling shells, among the nearly a hundred light and heavy machine guns, can only blow up less than a few light and heavy machine guns at a time, causing some negligible casualties to the little devils. And for the nearly a hundred light and heavy machine guns in their main machine gun positions,

It's a light and heavy machine gun, but it really doesn't have much impact.

Finally, just when the Eighth Route Army on the position was unable to lift its head under the weight of its own dense rain of bullets, the Japs' formal attack began. Perhaps in order to continue to paralyze the Eighth Route Army on the position, the four attack positions, including those who served as the main attacker,

Captain Yamada, each commander only sent one squadron of offensive troops.

More than a hundred little devils, bent over and under the cover of nearly a hundred light and heavy machine guns, holding up rifles with bayonets in their hands, launched an unscrupulous charge towards the Eighth Route Army position that had been devastated by bullets. On the other hand,

The Eighth Route Army soldiers on the position faced the dense rain of bullets clinging to the trenches above their heads. Although there was only one squadron of Japs in front of them, they were helpless against them. They could only squat in the trenches and hold on tightly.

A grenade. Wait until the Japs get close and use the grenade to attack at close range.

"What's going on? The Japanese army is almost rushing in front of them. Why is there still no movement in each position..." Seeing that the encirclement he had worked so hard to build, there was no movement at all under the attack of the Japanese army. I kept paying attention.

Liu Hua, who was watching the battlefield, couldn't help but question the chief of staff behind him.

"Division Commander, the firepower of the Japanese army is too fierce. The soldiers in the forward positions are so overwhelmed by the enemy's bullets that they cannot even lift their heads, let alone fight back. The commanders of each regiment have just reported that they are preparing to use grenades. Wait until the little devils

We are close and launch a close attack on the little devil..." the chief of staff quickly replied.

"What? The Japanese army's firepower is too fierce. Where is our artillery? Our artillery is clustered. Where is Chen Guangrong? Why don't you use fire suppression..." After hearing the answer from the chief of staff, Liu Hua frowned and looked anxious.

Asked. In order to achieve a big defeat, although a close-range grenade attack can cause a lot of damage to the Japanese army, the grenades can also be thrown into one's own trenches, causing a lot of damage to oneself. Faced with this

Liu Hua did not agree with the strategy of killing three thousand enemies and damaging eight hundred.

"Division Commander, Commander Chen of the Artillery Regiment has just reported that he has not yet discovered the main attack direction of the Japanese army. Four artillery batteries must be left behind in case of unexpected events..." the chief of staff explained.

"What time is it? There are still four artillery batteries left. Immediately send a report to Chen Guangrong and let all the artillery fire be fired on me. As for the main direction of the Japanese army's attack, I have my own way. Also, inform the commander of the first division, He Zhiyuan.

, let him be ready for battle and reinforce the forward positions at any time..." Liu Hua ordered loudly...

"Yes, Commander..." Although Li Qing had doubts in his heart at this time, out of his trust in Liu Hua, he still answered readily and turned around to convey the order.

Finally, after all the remaining artillery fire of the artillery group was fired, the little devils of a squadron in charge of attacking in front of each position were immediately blown to pieces by the sudden artillery fire. The charge formation that was neat just now was instantly destroyed by dense bombs.

The rain dispersed. In addition to the two rounds of grenades fired by the soldiers, the Japanese army launched its first charge. Each squadron ultimately failed, leaving nearly a hundred corpses behind.

"Yoshi, although we have lost the lives of 400 imperial warriors, judging from the Chinese artillery fire just now, they have used all their artillery fire. Order, Captain Yamada immediately concentrates all his strength and attack the current enemy.

The Eighth Route Army launched its final attack and broke through the Eighth Route Army's defensive positions in one fell swoop." Seeing that his first charge was repelled by the Eighth Route Army's fierce artillery fire, the division commander Seishiro Itagaki, who had been watching the battle from the rear, was not disappointed at all.

Instead, he ordered excitedly.

The three regiment captains who had received the order from the division commander also showed no signs of anger when faced with the remnant soldiers retreating in embarrassment. Instead, they did not give the Eighth Route Army on the opposite side any chance to breathe, and immediately mobilized all their remaining forces to attack the current Eighth Route Army.

A more violent attack was launched again.

"Kill..." In an instant, in front of each position, the little devils shouted louder to kill again. Nearly a thousand little devils, like big yellow waves, rushed towards the position.

Come here. However, the positions in the other three directions of the entire battlefield are relatively easy to bear. They must not break out of the direction. Although the Japanese army's shouts of killing are also very loud and the machine gun firepower is also unusually intensive, but the small force that actually launches the frontal charge

There were not many Japs.

However, the Third Regiment of the Rapid Reaction Brigade at the top of the Haseguchi Battle was in a great crisis. In order to seize this favorable opportunity just created, the division commander Itagaki Seishiro broke through the encirclement of the Eighth Route Army in one fell swoop. Not only

Overwhelmed the remaining 700 or so Japs led by Captain Yamada. More importantly, before the attack, all the light and heavy machine guns of the last reinforced brigade as a reserve force were mobilized to the front line to cover the infantry.

charge.

Therefore, in front of the positions of the third regiment and one battalion, the Japanese army concentrated no less than 150 light and heavy machine guns of various types, as well as nearly a hundred grenade launchers. They continued to pour countless bombs on the already endangered Eighth Route Army's front-line positions.

ammunition. As for the three regiments and one battalion guarding the front line, after blocking the first two charges of the Japs, the troops had already been reduced by half. Although dozens of light and heavy machine guns were thrown on the position, they faced several times the Japanese army.

Due to the density of our firepower, almost every machine gun fired less than a few bullets before the machine gunner would be knocked to the ground by the intensive firepower of the Japanese army.

"Old Xu, the firepower of the Japs is too fierce. Although we have two artillery batteries to suppress it, it has no effect at all." In the trench where bullets were flying, the instructor of the first battalion ran to the battalion commander Xu Guoying.

Next to him, he shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Instructor, I have no choice. Now several other positions are also under fierce attack by the Japanese army. The artillery regiment cannot spare any extra artillery to support us. Now we can only rely on ourselves. Order all the machine gunners to fire a few

The gun changes its position. In short, the machine gun fire must not stop. Even if we wipe out all the people in our battalion, we cannot let the little devils occupy the position..." Battalion Commander Xu Guoying answered loudly.

"Yes, battalion commander. Even if the whole battalion is exhausted, we will never retreat. Comrades, listen up. The division commander is watching us from behind. Everyone is in position. Concentrate firepower for me and fight..." Listen

Following the battalion commander's order, the instructor answered loudly. He turned around and ran to his fighting position. He shouted loudly at the soldiers who were also hiding in the trenches around him. At the same time, regardless of the bullets flying above his head, he resolutely stuck out his head and said to

The oncoming Japs opened fire.

"The people are at the position..." Immediately, the position, which had been dead silent just now, heard the instructor's order and saw the instructor and the battalion commander taking the lead, braving the enemy's firepower to fight back. All the soldiers roared together.

, stood up resolutely and started shooting at the little devil.

The machine gunner in front fell down, and the backup shooter did not hesitate. He immediately took over the light machine gun that was about to land and continued to fire. After the machine gunner finished shooting, the rifleman next to the machine gun position continued to fill in. However, such a desperate fighting style, although the position was

The firepower of the dozens of light and heavy machine guns on board never stopped. However, under the intensive firepower of the Japanese army, the casualties of the soldiers were very huge.

In less than two minutes, at least four soldiers fell down next to almost every light and heavy machine gun. At this time, there was only about one company of troops left on the entire defense line. And these soldiers, except for some sharpshooters,

Still lying in the trench, they kept shooting and changing places, and kept sniping at the little Japanese who were getting closer and closer. Almost all the remaining soldiers were waiting next to the machine gun position, ready to replace them at any time.

Of course, faced with the desperate fighting style of the First Battalion, the charging Japs were no better. Although more than 700 Japs continued to charge to the position one after another, they almost didn’t fare well.

Each wave of charges would leave dozens of corpses in front of the Eighth Route Army's positions.

However, although up to this point, the Japs had already paid the price of casualties of a squadron. However, as a former enemy commander and a military order issued to the division commander, Colonel Yamada, the commander of the regiment, could only hold the command knife in his hand tightly and continue.

Urging the equally exhausted imperial soldiers to continue launching this almost suicidal charge.

Facing the same little Japs who wanted to occupy their position at all costs, the battalion guarding the position was also very uncomfortable. At this time, there were very few capable soldiers left in the entire defensive position. And the position

The little Japanese in front showed no intention of stopping and continued to launch more violent attacks. But just when battalion commander Xu Guorong thought that his position was about to fall, an accident occurred.

"Comrades, enter the position immediately and be sure to block the Japs' charge. Quick, machine gun, fire immediately..." Just when the first battalion commander felt desperate, a burst of noisy footsteps and orders sounded from behind him.

The commander of the first battalion quickly looked behind him. He saw Zhou Qiang, commander of the second battalion, leading a battalion of soldiers along the communication trench to quickly reinforce his position.

"Comrades, hold on. The comrades from the Second Battalion have come to reinforce us. They all beat me hard. Even if they die, they can't let the little devils occupy our position." I saw reinforcements from a battalion behind me. The First Battalion

After a long burst of excitement, he gave a loud order to the less than 100 soldiers left on his position. At this moment, the second battalion commander Zhou Qiang, who was running at the front of the entire reinforcements, had already arrived in front of Xu Guoying.

"Old Zhou, you are finally here. If you come a little later, you won't be able to see me, brother..." Seeing the second battalion commander Zhou Qiang who was coming for reinforcements, Xu Guoying was excited and quickly held his hands.

Said excitedly.

"Old Xu, you fought so hard. We can see all the situations clearly from behind. The regiment commander has issued an order. Your first battalion will go down immediately to rest and recuperate. The remaining tasks will be handed over to our second battalion.

"Don't worry, we will definitely defend our position and never let the little devils occupy it." Second Battalion Commander Zhou Qiang said equally excitedly.

"Old Zhou, just let us stay. You see, we have fought like this. The soldiers must avenge their sacrificed brothers." After hearing the regimental commander's order to retreat, the first battalion commander, who had gone completely crazy, immediately

begged.

"Old Xu, it's not that I won't help you. Look at your first battalion. There is less than one company left. You have to leave some seeds for your first battalion. Take the remaining brothers with you immediately.

Withdraw, if you really want to help me defend my position, leave all the light and heavy machine guns in your battalion. I just saw that the Japanese army's firepower is too fierce." After hearing Xu Guoying's words, he saw the red

Zhou Qiang immediately objected.

"Okay, brother. I, Xu Guoying, owe you a favor today, and I will keep it in mind. I have all the first battalion, leave all the light and heavy machine guns and ammunition, and retreat immediately. Hurry..." the first battalion commander Xu Guoying said loudly

The order was given, and the position where bullets were flying was handed over to more than 500 soldiers of the Second Battalion.

"Da da da..." As the second battalion entered the position, dozens of light and heavy machine guns fired. The density of firepower in the position that was just in danger a moment ago more than doubled in an instant. It was so intensive.

The firepower network suddenly blocked the Japanese charging pace less than 50 meters in front of the position.

"Bagaya Road...The reinforcements of the Eighth Route Army are here. The warriors of the empire, the time has come to sacrifice their lives for the Empire of Japan. For the sake of the emperor, for the sake of victory, rush forward and eliminate the Eighth Route Army on the position. Kill them...

"Seeing that the density of firepower emitted from the Eighth Route Army position suddenly increased a lot. Colonel Yamada, the commander of the regiment, couldn't help being surprised and shouted loudly at the soldiers who were lying on the ground to avoid bullets.

"Kill..." After listening to the commander's order, these Japanese soldiers seemed to have taken stimulants for a moment. Regardless of the bullets flying above their heads, they resolutely held up the rifles in their hands and launched forward the Japanese army's best weapon.

A suicide charge. And while charging, he threw grenades.

However, no matter how desperate these crazy imperial soldiers were, their flesh and blood bodies could not stop bullets made of steel. One by one, the little devils stood up, and one by one they were cut down to the ground by the flying bullets.

.It was like the bullets had built a solid steel wall in front of them. No matter how hard they tried, they could not break through.

"Baga..." Seeing the reinforced brigade commanded by Captain Yamada falling one by one in front of the position under the intensive firepower of the Eighth Route Army, the division commander Seishiro Itagaki was angry for a while, but there was no way. Because from then on

Seishiro Itagaki knew the density of firepower of the Eighth Route Army on the opposite side, and the reinforcements of the Eighth Route Army on the opposite side had already arrived. He had lost the best time to break out. All he could do now was to use the corpses of Imperial Japanese Army soldiers to pave a path for the Fifth Division.

The road to breakout.

"Order, the Fourth Strengthening Brigade immediately reinforces Captain Yamada. Immediately, tell Yamada-kun that I am giving her ten minutes. If she cannot break through the Eighth Route Army's position, he will directly apologize to His Majesty the Emperor!" Seeing that the front line has been trapped!

On the anxious battlefield, Itagaki Seishiro shouted loudly.

"Hi..." Several squadron captains agreed loudly. They led the few remaining squadrons around the division commander and quickly headed towards the direction of Captain Yamada for reinforcements.

With the reinforcements of three squadrons and more than 500 Imperial Army soldiers, Colonel Yamada, who was already desperate, immediately regained his confidence. After observing the situation he was currently encountering, Colonel Yamada made a wise decision to mobilize the strength of two squadrons.

, equipped with enough light and heavy machine guns to launch an attack from the junction of the two wings of the second battalion position. The remaining troops, under the cover of machine guns, launched wheel tactics towards the current Eighth Route Army position, killing as much as possible the effective forces of the Eighth Route Army on the position, thus

Break through the current position.

It must be said that Colonel Yamada's tactics hit the key points of the Eighth Route Army on the position. Because there were too many places to defend on the position at this time. If the Japs carried out a concentrated attack, the soldiers would not have much heavy firepower.

It can be concentrated. However, if the Japanese army disperses its attack, it means that the limited firepower will be even more dispersed. Without the density of firepower, the soldiers will have almost no way to face the Japanese army's suicidal charge.

"Kill..." Soon, the three directions of the Second Battalion's position remembered the Japanese army's shouts of killing almost at the same time. The little devils from the three squadrons, like three sharp knives, quickly rushed towards the Second Battalion's position.

Inserted it.

"No, battalion commander, the little devils have divided their troops..." Seeing that the Japanese army divided their troops into three groups to attack, the fourth company commander who was lying next to the second battalion commander Zhou Qiang quickly reminded him.

"Well, it seems that the Japs have discovered our weakness. Immediately separate two platoons of troops, and be sure to block the Japs coming from both wings. The remaining people will block me head-on." Battalion Commander Zhou Qiang gave a loud order.

road.

However, with the separation of the four combat platoons, only one and a half companies were left to block the Japanese army head-on. The consequences of one and a half companies facing the charge of several squadrons of Japs can be imagined.

Within a few minutes, several squadrons of Japs rushed to a distance of less than 50 meters from the position. Just as Zhou Qiang was preparing to make a final push against the Japanese army, he remembered the voice of the regimental correspondent behind him.

"Report to Battalion Commander Zhou. The regimental commander ordered that the Second Battalion retreat immediately. Retreat to the second line of defenses and the Third Battalion will assist your troops." After finding the smiling Second Battalion Commander, the correspondent said quickly.

"What, retreat... I understand, the first and second companies will retreat immediately, and the third company will provide cover. Quick, retreat along the communication trench to the second line of defenses..." The second battalion commander reacted immediately, loudly

commanded.