At such a critical moment, a certain main division, which was the core of the Volunteer Army's attack on the western front, broke through the pursuit and interception of the U.S. forward force Wharton Armored Group and successfully withdrew to the vicinity of Tieyuan under the blocking cover of a heavy fire company and an armored unit.

Seeing this situation, Chief Shiji personally made the decision. While giving priority to the new soldiers and equipment that had just arrived from the country to replenish a certain main division, he ordered the division to build defenses in the Tiewuan area. At all costs, the U.S. military could not take a step beyond Tiewuan.

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After receiving the order, a certain main division began to build a position. At this moment, the forward troops of the D Armored Combat Group, which intercepted the heavy fire company and an armored unit, crossed the Imjin River and appeared on the periphery of the Cheolwon defense line.

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This caused a certain main division with highly sensitive nerves to immediately be on alert. After it was found out that the heavy firepower company broke through to the south bank of the Imjin River and was besieged by the U.S. troops in front of it, the commander of a certain main division made a prompt decision and dispatched two regiments of troops from D Armor

Attack from behind the battle group.

Breaking through the south bank of the Imjin River in one fell swoop, not only rescuing Lao Tang, Zhang Huangxin and others who were fighting fiercely, but also annihilated most of the D Armored Battle Group.

As soon as the heavy fire company returning from the north arrived at Tieyuan, it was once again assigned to the organization of a certain main division. At the same time, the replenishment of personnel and equipment began. In just a few days, most of the heavy fire company was lost.

Filled up again.

At this time, the heavy firepower company was ordered to establish a blocking position at Zhongzi Mountain, 12 kilometers south of Tieyuan, and the order was given to the company headquarters of the heavy firepower company.

Although Old Tang, who didn't know much about the overall war situation, had some complaints about this blockade, when he learned from the combat staff of a certain main division about the critical situation of the main force of the volunteer army on the Western Front, he put his complaints aside without hesitation.

, immediately led the heavy firepower company that had not yet completed the reorganization of the fire line and drove into Neutron Mountain.

But when he took a look at the terrain before and after Zhongzi Mountain, his eyebrows were deeply furrowed. It was just because there was really no way to expand the central strategic point in the Iron Element defense line.

Troop strength, no more than one platoon can be placed on the commanding heights of 235.7.

The surrounding steep mountain roads not only make it more difficult for the enemy to attack, but also make it extremely difficult for our own reinforcements. Especially in the face of the powerful air-to-ground firepower of the US military, if the reinforcements of 235.7 Highlands are not handled well, heavy casualties will be suffered.

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However, without reinforcements, the strength of just one platoon, no matter how strong the offensive is, cannot withstand the combined air and ground stranglehold of the US military.

Of course, according to the combat policy of a certain main division, some mountaintop points can be voluntarily abandoned when the situation is unfavorable and move to the next line of defense to continue fighting.

But the problem is that Zhongzi Mountain is located between Highway 6 and Highway 13, and there is a railway passing through it on the diagonal side. The three main roads are all strategic routes north to the 38th Line.

Therefore, if Tie Yuan is regarded as a person, then the three main roads are the person's aorta, and Zhongzi Mountain, located at the intersection of the aorta, is the person's heart.

In other words, as long as Zhongzi Mountain is defended, it is equivalent to preserving Tie Yuan. If it is lost, Tie Yuan will be difficult to protect. Because of this, Zhongzi Mountain must be defended no matter what.

However, it is difficult to increase the number of troops and the main position of Neutron Mountain cannot be deployed. It is a desperate situation. If you want to defend it for three days in the face of the powerful firepower of the US military, it is as difficult as the road to Shu, and it is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

So from the moment he received the order, Old Tang began to think hard about how to solve it.

At first, he wanted to use Zhang Huangxin's tank troops, with their extremely protective armor, to launch counterattacks from time to time against the attacking US troops, thereby reducing the defensive pressure on the main position.

But after taking Zhang Huangxin to look around the terrain around Zhongzi Mountain, Zhang Huangxin shook his head like a rattle. There was nothing he could do. The rugged mountains around Zhongzi Mountain were like countless iron chains, restraining the armored troops.

The hands and feet, coupled with the surrounding water network, are simply a nightmare for armored mechanized troops.

At that time, not only will the armored forces be unable to exert their due combat effectiveness, they may also become a drag on the commanders and fighters at the main position.

Seeing that the previously invincible armored forces were helpless, Old Tang almost went crazy. At this moment, Bai Yi came to the Tieyuan front line in the name of investigating the wreckage of tank No. 117 and was captured. Old Tang suddenly

There was a feeling that he was looking forward to the arrival of the savior, because he knew very well that this young man in his early twenties always had a way to solve problems invisible.

So before Bai Yi started working, he took the initiative to come to the door and told Bai Yi about the situation encountered by the heavy fire company. As expected, Bai Yi just pondered for a moment and then said: "I really don't have anything decent here.

There are only six 150mm heavy guns from the Second World War. I wonder if you would dislike them for being too old?"

"Don't dislike it, don't dislike it!"

When I heard that it was a German 150mm heavy artillery piece, Old Tang thought it would be great to offer it as a treasure. How could he have any objections? He quickly responded excitedly: "I can't even ask for such a good thing. How can I have any objections?"

In this way, the two of them finalized the preliminary intention of assigning the six German-made 150mm howitzers to the heavy firepower company. How could they imagine that, after a few unintentional jokes, what did Bai Yi, who had the control of the six German-made heavy artillery guns, give him?

If you get angry, you will immediately withdraw the support of six artillery pieces.

How can this make Old Tang, who is under heavy defense pressure, not anxious?

If it were anyone else, Old Tang wouldn't be like this. After all, Shisi and a certain main division have absolute control over the personnel and equipment transferred to the front line, but the six German-made SFH-18 150mm howitzers promised by Bai Yi are different.

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They are essentially scrap steel imported from the Soviet Union. Although they have been assembled and repaired by the Baiyun Factory, these six guns still have some minor flaws and their performance is not stable. Therefore, after the assembly of these six guns, they have been

As a physical teaching tool for artillery, it is placed in the rear area.

Just in response to the central government's important instructions to learn from war and speed up the efficiency of the artillery fire line into an army, these six German-made artillery were transported to North Korea as training aids for trainees and became practical artillery operations for new artillery recruits entering North Korea.

Because of this, these six German-made artillery pieces are not affiliated with any frontline troops, but are under the jurisdiction of the Volunteer Army Logistics Department. The specific person in charge is none other than Bai Yi!

Therefore, Bai Yi has absolute control over these six German-made artillery pieces. Giving him Old Tang is of course for the victory of the front line. It is right not to give it to him. After all, those six German-made artillery pieces are only teaching aids for artillery trainees, and their overall performance is old.

Not to mention, the ammunition base is also pitifully low. If not, Shisi would have transferred him to the front line long ago. Therefore, even if Bai Yi refuses, no one can find fault.

Old Tang really had no choice. Although Shisi had strengthened an artillery regiment for a certain main division, the control power was with the division headquarters. He wanted the support procedures to be too complicated and wanted immediate fire support. Only Bai Yi, who was very special,

Mainstream artillery is only possible, otherwise even if you kill Old Tang, you won’t want to use these old heavy artillery.

So in desperation, Old Tang could only plead to Bai Yi: "It's not my fault, but you must not withdraw those six heavy cannons!"

"For the sake of your good self-criticism, I will leave those six cannons to you. When the time comes, they will build an artillery position on the reverse slope of Lenghuang Mountain, 16 kilometers north of Zhongzi Mountain..."

"Wait a minute, Old Bai, did I hear you right? It's 16 kilometers away from Neutron Mountain. Can you hit the American Japanese at such a distance?" Before Bai Yi could finish his words, Old Tang looked at Bai Yi suspiciously.
Chapter completed!