Rise From Eight Hundred

Before they even saw the Chinese positions, the 232nd Infantry Regiment was forced to use its only killer weapon.

The Japanese artillerymen pulled the four 75mm mountain guns to the front line with great difficulty.

However, the endless mountains and the endless forests made the four Japanese artillery pieces basically in a state of blind bombardment.

In addition, the communication between the infantry and the artillery was extremely poor. When the infantry was attacked, they had to run a long way to notify the artillery, and then the artillery pushed the artillery over in a hurry. During this time, the Chinese hiding in the mountains and forests had already fled.

To be honest, the effect was not great.

But no matter what, the four 75 mountain guns fired more than a dozen 6-kilogram shells at the hillside, and instantly the hillside and the dense forest were filled with smoke and soil, which was still a deterrent.

At least, when the firepower teams of the mountain infantry company lurking in the mountains saw this situation, they would never easily attack the target unless there was a special terrain to avoid the concentrated fire of artillery shells.

After all, if four howitzers concentrated their fire, it would often cover an area of ​​tens of thousands of square meters. No matter how well the officers and soldiers of the mountain infantry company were camouflaged, how exquisite their shooting skills were, and how flexible their movements were, they were all flesh and blood. They didn't need a shell, but only a piece of shell skin to kill an elite.

This loss-making business was not cost-effective, and the soldiers of the mountain infantry company would not do it.

With the support of the Japanese regiment-level mountain artillery squadron, the 3rd Infantry Battalion, the vanguard of the 232nd Infantry Regiment, was finally able to move forward smoothly.

But Naoki Saji obviously didn't realize that as the four mountain artillery fired again and again, the radio waves continued to ripple in the mountains.

Just like the principle that the firepower team should first attack the Japanese grenade launcher team, the biggest threat to the mountain positions is the Japanese mountain artillery and infantry artillery. Another purpose of Gu Xishui sending dozens of elites to continuously attack and harass the Japanese is to scout out the Japanese heavy firepower in advance.

Walkie-talkies have increased the efficiency of the battlefield by more than 20%. The four 150mm heavy mortars ambushed on the reverse slope position can almost know the approximate location of the Japanese mountain artillery squadron in real time.

An artillery observation position built on the top of the mountain constantly observes and calculates the regional location provided by the lurking firepower team, and finally forms specific coordinates, which are then transmitted to the artillery platoon leader in the fortifications on the mountainside.

To put it bluntly, the four mountain artillery guns in the hands of Naoki Saji, the biggest killer, have been firmly targeted by the four 150mm heavy mortars of the mountain infantry company since he ordered them to move forward to provide artillery support to the pioneer infantry battalion.

And this is three times more effective than killing and wounding more than a hundred Japanese infantrymen.

After all, the loss of an infantry squadron in the Japanese infantry regiment with a strength of 3,000 people was only a minor injury, but the destruction of these four mountain guns with a range of up to 6,000 meters was equivalent to the cavalry losing their warhorses and the infantry losing their long guns.

The 70mm infantry guns and 90mm mortars equipped by each infantry battalion were not only much less powerful than the mountain guns, but also because of the terrain, the 60mm mortars equipped by each infantry platoon could also reach them even though their range was only 1,300 meters.

So, when the vanguard of the Third Infantry Battalion was trying hard to climb a slope of nearly 50 degrees, accompanied by the order of the lieutenant platoon leader, gunfire broke out on the Chinese position that was 500 meters long on the rugged mountains.

The roaring and splashing flames of the four MG34s could not even be covered by the bright winter day, which pierced the eyes of Major Tominaga I, who was more than 500 meters away, with pain.

That was definitely the most brilliant muzzle that Major Tominaga had ever seen in his life, but that brilliance often represented the deepest despair of the infantry.

Following the order of the lieutenant platoon leader, the four MG42 machine guns hidden in the bushes showed their greatest characteristics from the beginning without any concealment.

The 250-round belt was completely shot out in 10 seconds. Although it was already midwinter with a temperature close to 0 degrees, the heat from the barrel still scorched the hair on the machine gunner's forehead.

The ammunition man who was responsible for holding the belt was covered with black spots, which were caused by the hot shells flying non-stop.

In addition to the four "Hitler lawn mowers" firing at full speed, the 68 riflemen in the first platoon of the mountain infantry company, led by the lieutenant platoon leader, all poured out the firepower of their guns at full speed.

According to post-war statistics, in the first 10 seconds of the war, the first platoon of the mountain infantry company fired nearly 2,300 rounds of various bullets.

This is definitely a terrifying firepower intensity. If calculated based on the width of the entire battlefield of 500 meters, it means that on average, there are 5 bullets per meter in this width.

The first Japanese infantry squadron to arrive in this area was caught off guard and fell to the ground one after another, but strangely, there was not even a single Japanese infantryman who fought back.

It was not that they were all dead, but in the face of such fierce firepower, any infantryman who dared to raise his head would be shot into a sieve in the next moment. The most correct choice was to keep the body close to the ground and bury the head in the soil.

The Japanese infantry made the right choice, but after 10 seconds, because the firepower of the Chinese officers and soldiers was significantly weakened after replacing magazines and belts, there were still few gunshots that could counterattack.

That was because, in the 10 seconds of crazy firepower concentration, a nearly full-strength Japanese infantry squadron was shot dead on the spot, 59 people were injured, 61 people were injured, and the number of infantrymen who were still intact was less than half of the previous one.

"Baga! Heavy machine gun squadron, fight back! Fight back quickly! Artillery team, kill them for me!" Major Tominaga no longer cared about the dirty dirt and leaves in the mountains. He crawled in the grass and looked at the fallen trees in the telescope field of view. The large piece of "shit yellow" was issued angrily and military orders were issued.

The incompetent Baga reappears on the battlefield.

However, the Japanese's reaction was extremely fast. The six Type 92 heavy machine guns that had been occupying the high ground about 600 meters away roared wildly, causing the Chinese position camouflaged by green plants to splash with mud.

Two 70mm infantry cannons started firing one minute after the start of the battle. Six clouds of thick black smoke rose up from the position, mixed with stones and wood broken by the shells.

"Hold your heads to me, no one is allowed to shoot me without my order!" the lieutenant platoon leader bent over and walked through the trench, shouting heartbreakingly.

To pour out firepower at all costs is to use concealment to inflict maximum damage to the Japanese army. Now that the goal has been achieved, and the Japanese army's heavy firepower is coming in retaliation, there is naturally no need to fight the Japanese to the death.

Company Commander Gu had deliberately emphasized before the war that our mountain infantry company should use everything available to fight this battle, not only to win, but to win beautifully.

What is beautiful? There is only one standard for Tang Tuanzuo. Unless it is a position that cannot be retreated half a step and requires a life-and-death battle, the casualty rate will not be considered. For other battlefields, the lower the casualty rate, the more beautiful it will be!

Under such tactical guidance, a wave of "Fighting" beat the Japanese troops at the forefront so that they could not find their way to the rear. The 1st Platoon actually acted as a "shrinking tortoise". Not to mention the MG42 machine gun that had just shown its power, even None of the riflemen opened fire, and they collectively retreated into the 5-meter-deep trench built against the mountain.

Despite the fact that the infantry shelling was quite effective, it actually only destroyed two trenches. The three soldiers closest to the artillery impact point had bruises on their bodies from stones picked up by the air waves, and their eardrums were damaged by the simple earplugs they wore. The huge explosion caused pain, but there was basically no external injury.

In the first wave, when both sides basically used heavy firepower, the Chinese side won the battle with a loss ratio of 0 to 100.

The reason why I say they are basically ready is because the 3rd Infantry Battalion of the 232nd Infantry Regiment has exerted all its strength, but the 1st Platoon of the Mountain Infantry Company has not yet.

There are four 60-guns in the 1st row, less than 80 meters behind the position. There happens to be a hundred-ton boulder seven or eight meters wide. There is also a small cave behind that can hide thirty people. There are about six or seven people in the middle. An open space of ten square meters is simply the most ideal position for this kind of mortar.

After six or seven days of modification, each of the four small guns has its own independent shell storage point and a communication trench that can be evacuated to the cave. There is also a special artillery observation point built on the rock. Not to mention the camouflage fortifications, it can also be condescending and transparent. Through the telescope and artillery observer, the front of the mountain within 800 meters can be seen clearly.

"Liu Mancang, let me shoot down the Japanese heavy machine gun first, and the infantry artillery will take care of him later." The lieutenant platoon leader's roar on the walkie-talkie almost overwhelmed the roar of the infantry artillery shells exploding on the position.

"Platoon leader, just watch it!" an infantry sergeant shouted confidently into the walkie-talkie in his hand, then turned to the gunners behind him who were ready and shouted: "Brothers, the platoon leader has an order, Target area No. 2, please hurry up, the platoon leader is already furious. "

After 30 seconds, the young gunners all made the 'OK' gesture. This was not the young gunners showing off, it was their daily tactical gesture.

The roar of guns and artillery on the battlefield is too loud. No matter how loud you shout, it may be drowned by the noise. With the help of tactical gestures, soldiers can understand the intentions of their superiors in a shorter time, which invisibly improves combat efficiency.

"What are you waiting for? Give me a shot, 10 rounds of rapid fire for each gun!" The Army sergeant's face turned red and he waved the small red flag in his hand.

"Boom~~~Boom~~~" The unique sharp scream of the mortar pierced the sky.

Major Tominaga's eyes suddenly solidified!

damn it! The Chinese army facing him was actually equipped with troublesome mortars.

The Japanese Army Major, who has more than a year of experience fighting the Chinese army, is most afraid of Chinese equipment, nothing more than mortars that can shoot in curves.

This kind of artillery has a small caliber and is not very lethal, but it is a real nightmare for solid fortifications and armor, and for infantry staying in the wilderness.

Because no one can guarantee that no artillery shell will fall within the few square meters where they are lying. Under such an artillery attack, the only tactic to survive is the blessing of Amaterasu.

God bless Amaterasu! The Chinese mortars hit the forward infantry. Three seconds before the shell fell, Major Tominaga couldn't help but express his ambition!

This is not because the Japanese Army Major is so cold and doesn't care about the casualties of frontline officers and soldiers, but it is the lesser of two evils. Losing heavy firepower is absolutely catastrophic for the infantry brigade that wants to attack from the bottom up.

But obviously, Amaterasu skipped work today and paid no attention to himself, a devout believer.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The sound of explosions kept ringing in Major Wishing's ears!

Tominaga looked to one side and saw smoke rising from the hill less than 200 meters away from his area. His eyes were full of pain!

The Chinese are so ruthless that their heavy machine gun squadron was struck in the first round.

Due to the rush, all the heavy machine guns occupying the commanding heights will arrive at their positions in no more than 15 minutes. It is good enough to fix the heavy machine guns, adjust the firing range and prepare the ammunition. The bunkers are all natural, either tree trunks or stones.

It may be difficult to block bullets, let alone the shells falling from the sky.

Without his "clear and confused" eyes through the thick smoke, Tominaga Ichi could imagine what kind of heavy blows the 8 heavy machine guns he placed on top would encounter.

In particular, the Chinese artillery shells seemed endless, and the continuous shelling lasted for 30 seconds in one breath, with dozens of shells of saturation attack.

The Japanese Army Major's face seemed to be full of bitterness. He didn't even wait for his subordinates to report the heavy machine gun squadron's losses. After calming down, he quickly ordered: "Ask the commander of the regiment for help, and request fire support from the mountain artillery squadron. If possible, ask the division commander for air support. What we are facing now is the Chinese elite!"

It can only be said that the reaction of the Japanese Army Major was indeed first-class, and his self-esteem threshold was also low. He didn't care that he had already asked for help once before. It was only two minutes after the war started, and he shamelessly asked for help again, and even took the initiative to raise the level of help.

Such an opponent, even Gu Xishui, had to be treated with caution.

However, the quick-reacting Army Major couldn't be the boss, because there was an even more proud noble regiment commander above him.

The biggest shortcoming of Saji Naoki was that he was too proud. When he received the "telegram for help" sent by Tominaga Ichi himself, the first thought that came to his mind was not to believe in the judgment of his trusted subordinates, but a strong sense of shame.

What Chinese elite? Wasn't the 33rd Army the elite of China? Didn't it lose its army commander under the siege of the two elite infantry regiments of the division? The fifth Golden Eagle Medal awarded to the George family was still shining on his chest, but the most elite infantry battalion under his command actually asked the division commander to ask the navy for air support right after the battle. Isn't this a disgrace to him as the regiment commander?

"Baga! Tell Major Tominaga that the regiment artillery squadron will provide artillery support in 5 minutes! Order him to lead the imperial warriors to overcome difficulties and defeat the current enemy. I hope to see the imperial flag flying on the top of the Chinese mountain before sunset."

"Your Excellency the regiment commander underestimated the Chinese on the opposite side. They came prepared and were well-equipped. At least that kind of high-rate machine gun was something my division had never seen on the Chinese battlefield. I even suspect that they are the most elite troops in the 18th Army of China." Holding the telegram replied by George Naoki, Tominaga's face was full of bitterness.

How arrogant are the Chinese on the front position? After they successfully used mortars to sneak attack and kill 6 heavy machine guns, they kept firing rifles at the imperial officers and soldiers who were advancing on the hillside or dragging the wounded to evacuate there.

They seemed to have known that in addition to heavy machine guns, only two infantry guns could hardly pose a substantial threat to the position with a width of hundreds of meters!

And the fact is that after the Chinese side took out the mortars, the two infantry guns had to be cautious and immediately dragged away after firing two shots. Not to mention killing a large number of enemies on the position, even simple suppression could not be achieved.

The Chinese soldiers lying deep in the trenches almost wantonly fired at the imperial soldiers 130 meters below the hillside.

No matter alive or dead, they were not spared!

Tominaga I even watched from the telescope that a bloody body of an imperial officer and soldier splashed with blood again. That was the Chinese shooting the imperial soldiers lying motionless on the ground.

They didn't want anyone to leave the position alive.

Not only well-equipped, but also ruthless, which has already highlighted the characteristics of an elite force.

The only two 90 mortars used did try to attack it, but two hands could not defeat a pack of wolves. The Chinese obviously had more mortars. After a round of shooting, the 90 mortars were still there, but eight gunners were killed, and the combat effectiveness was greatly reduced.

This kind of mountain is simply a paradise for mortars. The 70mm infantry guns equipped by the Empire for the infantry battalion are really useless.

This is another conclusion drawn by Major Tominaga!

If there were no grenade launchers hidden more than 300 meters away, which could still pose a threat to the Chinese on the position below the top of the mountain, the Souta Squadron, which was suppressed by the Chinese with bullets on the hillside, would never have thought that anyone could leave there alive.

But the six grenade launcher groups distributed in the mountains were also difficult. After destroying the heavy machine guns, the Chinese targeted these firepower groups that could launch grenades.

Because of the range, the grenade launcher posed no threat to the Chinese mortars hidden in the farther mountains and forests, but the enemy could fire at will, which was completely asymmetric warfare.

For five minutes, the Japanese Army Major could only watch his side being passively beaten, but he was helpless. Before the mountain artillery destroyed the enemy's terrible machine guns, he knew that no matter how many infantrymen he deployed, he could only send heads to the enemy.

This may also be the most helpless moment for the Japanese Army Major since entering China to fight!

But soon, someone more sad than him appeared.

Four Type 41 mountain guns have been lined up in a valley 2,200 meters away, with the black muzzles looking up to the sky. The gunners have already lifted the shells and filled them into the barrels, and then squatted behind the side of the artillery, waiting for the small flag in the hands of the deputy captain of the artillery squadron to wave down, and the main gunners of each gun will pull the breech block hard.

4 high-speed rotating shells will rush out of the barrel at an initial speed of 360 meters per second, and hit the distant mountain 5 seconds later.

In the absence of permanent fortifications, the high-speed flying 6 kg shrapnel is the most invincible existence in this area.

With one shot, the area within a hundred meters is all turned into powder!

However, the sharp whistle resounded through the sky again!

This time, the sound and movement were much louder than the 60mm mortar.

Major Tominaga Ichi's face turned pale as paper in an instant!

The Chinese's trump cards are being revealed one by one!

Every time they are revealed, it means that an imperial soldier is going to meet Amaterasu!