Chapter 2304 the Japanese army must be mobilized
The only sound from the position was the sound of rifles.
There were no light or heavy machine guns to expose their firepower, nor grenades and mortars.
When the Japanese soldiers were about to rush to the front of the position, the Chinese soldiers would throw grenades one after another.
The Japanese army strengthened the attack of the small group, which was neutralized by the Chinese army in a short period of time.
"Even if there are machine guns on the opposite position, there should be no more than three heavy machine guns." A Japanese officer said.
"Three heavy machine guns, coupled with the squad light machine gun, the firepower is enough to cover the entire position." The Japanese commander said, "When will our armored vehicles and tanks arrive?"
Without forcing out all the firepower of the Chinese army, the Japanese army would not be able to destroy it. It would not be able to destroy the machine guns on the position. No matter how many troops the Japanese army sent to attack, it would be in vain.
"They are already on their way, probably in two hours!"
"Wait! If they don't come, we will only test them, not attack them by force."
The little devil's commander also learned to be wise.
Zhao Zhiguo's troops were not the third-rate troops they had encountered before.
Whether in terms of weapons, firepower or fighting will, the troops of the First Military Division are stronger than any Chinese army they have encountered in the past.
If you continue to fight as in the past by attacking other troops, the little Japanese will definitely die miserably.
"His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief ordered us to launch a general attack after dawn."
"The Commander-in-Chief's knowledge of our opponents is limited to information from the intelligence department. He has never known these Chinese soldiers," the Japanese commander said.
The First Military Division that Gangcun learned about was like a painting drawn by someone else. Then he looked at the painting and imagined how beautiful the scenery in the painting was.
The Japanese officers on the front line were the ones who really understood the painting. Not only had they seen the painting, but they also went to see the scenery in the painting on the spot.
"The Chinese army is equipped with a lot of anti-tank weapons."
Various intelligence reports from the Japanese army have proven that Zhao Zhiguo's troops have a large number of anti-tank weapons.
The Japs' tanks are notoriously fragile. Even if they have armored vehicles and tanks, it may not be helpful to their attack.
"According to various data, most of our tanks and armored vehicles were lost within two hundred meters of the Chinese army." said the Japanese commander.
The little Japanese suffered a lot of losses. The commanders above didn't care about their life or death, but the Japanese commanders on the front line couldn't care less.
They tried to calculate the loss data of their armored vehicles and tanks.
"Our tanks and armored vehicles can be used as fixed turrets. From a distance of three hundred meters, tank shells and vehicle-mounted machine guns can attack and suppress the firepower of the Chinese army."
The Japanese commander did not intend to use their tanks and armored vehicles for charge, he wanted to use them as fixed bunkers.
The attacking side has a fixed firepower point to cover, and it is outside the striking range of the defenders, which will make the attacking soldiers confident.
"The Chinese army uses heavy artillery."
Tanks and armored vehicles are fixed in place and will be turned into scrap metal at any time once artillery targets them.
"Last night, Zhao Zhiguo's troops raided our position, but our heavy artillery did not suffer any losses."
The Japanese heavy artillery troops were outside the attack range. Last night, time was tight and there was only enough time for Lu Zheng and others to seize the main Japanese position.
"Once our tanks and armored vehicles are hit by heavy artillery, our artillery can immediately fight back and destroy the Chinese army's artillery. It is said that the heavy artillery of Zhao Zhiguo's army was captured from us. They do not have the ability to manufacture heavy artillery."
The little Japanese commander knew very well that Zhao Zhiguo could not afford to lose their heavy artillery.
Moreover, the Japanese commander did not intend to deploy all tanks and armored vehicles.
First use three or five vehicles as bait to attract the Chinese army's heavy artillery to fire.
The Japanese commander made a detailed calculation of the firepower of the opposing position.
Before the armored forces arrived, the Japanese commanders only did one thing, which was to let their troops harass and not launch a major attack.
It was not until the Japanese Iron Bastards appeared in the sight of the defenders that the Japanese soldiers launched the attack with great force.
"Company Commander, the Japs' tanks and armored vehicles are out of range."
The soldiers in the bazooka squad were dumbfounded. Even if the bazooka could hit a target at a distance of more than 300 meters, it would not be able to strike accurately.
"This little devil is a bit evil!"
The company commander looked in the direction of the Japanese tanks. There were Japanese soldiers protecting the tanks. Apparently, this was to prevent the Chinese soldiers from getting out of position and getting close to their tanks.
A Japanese army familiar with them appeared on the battlefield, which made the company commander who was guarding the position start to beat his heart.
But they cannot take a step back. Even if they know that they are not their opponents, they still have to defend, because this is their duty.
After the Japanese armored forces arrived at the front line, the Japs' charge became very fierce.
Machine gun bullets continued to hit the position, and tank shells continued to bombard the fire bunkers on the position.
The soldiers guarding the position did not dare to show their heads easily, and the bullets flew close to their scalps.
"Fire the bayonet!"
Such suppression of firepower made the company commander realize that this Japanese charge would probably bring them into close combat.
Under the ferocious firepower of the Japs, there was very little counterattack firepower from the position.
Occasionally, some impatient soldiers threw a few grenades, but only grenades could not delay the Japanese attack.
Lu Zheng observed the embarrassing situation faced by the frontline troops and immediately called for the machine gun battery.
Grenades, mine cannons, and mortars were all used.
"Boom boom boom"
The artillery shells fell at the front of the emplacement and then exploded.
The little devil who was charging fiercely was struck in the head when he was in high spirits.
But this could not stop the Japanese army from launching a full-scale charge.
Despite the fierce artillery fire from the front, the following Japs continued to approach until several Japs jumped into the trenches.
"Kill!"
The sharp bayonet can easily penetrate the human body.
Although it could not kill with one hit, the cold weapons quickly made the Japanese soldiers lose their ability to fight.
After being stabbed once, the Chinese soldiers would not strike again, thinking that there would be a steady stream of Japanese troops breaking through their position.
"Second Company, reinforce immediately!"
Lu Zheng witnessed the hand-to-hand fighting on the battlefield with his own eyes, and immediately mobilized surrounding troops to reinforce.
When the subsequent Japanese troops saw that there was no firepower output on the position, they immediately arranged follow-up troops to continue attacking the position.
Lu Zheng saw it and was anxious in his heart.
If the Japanese army's follow-up troops continue to reinforce the position, it will be useless how many reinforcements he sends to reinforce the forward position.
We must find a way to prevent the Japanese troops from entering the battle so that the forward position can be stabilized.
"I can't help it! Send me all the artillery shells. I must suppress the follow-up troops of the Japs. The guard company will follow me and deal with the Japs who rush to the position!"
Chapter completed!