People are shining their swords, secretly helping the Iron Triangle in Northwest Shanxi

Chapter 103 Mainstay Artillery Battalion

Chen Ziyun commanded the artillery battalion to attack the Japanese mortar positions, which caused a certain degree of loss to the Japanese mortar brigade.

But soon Mori Koichi commanded the artillery team to shell the artillery battalion one after another, causing the artillery battalion to be forced to move its position.

At this time, the infantry of both sides were still fighting fiercely in front of the position, and both sides suffered casualties.

The Japanese mortar brigade is still rebuilding its position, so it is unable to carry out support operations, which reduces the defense pressure of the Jinsui Army.

At the same time, after the artillery battalion was transferred to the reserve artillery position, the twelve mountain artillery focused on shelling the exposed firepower of the Japanese army.

A round of grenades landed on the Japanese army's light and heavy machine guns and grenades one after another.

With a certain number of weapons destroyed, the Japanese and puppet troops could not bear the heavy casualties.

At around 04:30 in the afternoon, the second round of attack by the Japanese and puppet troops was repelled.

At this time, the 11th, 12th, and 13th Battalions of the Japanese Independent Infantry, which were put into combat, suffered more than 400 casualties.

The 15th regiment of the Imperial Association Army had more than 600 casualties!

This means that the casualties and losses of the Japanese and puppet troops have exceeded 1000 so far!

Such a large amount of loss is already shocking.

Major General Shotaro Katayama, head of the independent mixed fourth brigade responsible for commanding operations, was furious about this.

He called together the officers of the Japanese and puppet army commanding the battle. This time, without saying a word, he came up and slapped them several times.

"Bagayalu, you idiots, 4000 people attack the troops, get mortar brigades, machine gun brigades, and artillery brigades to strengthen operations."

"Two consecutive group attacks, but both ended in failure, and more than 1000 casualties were paid!"

"You have lost all the face of being an independent and mixed fourth brigade. You are simply a disgrace to the Imperial Army!"

"Don't you bastards want to make our brigade the laughing stock of the First Army and even the North China Front Army?"

Katayama Shotaro's hands turned red from the beating, and he roared angrily through gritted teeth.

Three Japanese majors and one puppet colonel's cheeks were red and swollen.

The four officers lowered their heads with panicked expressions on their faces.

They want to explain that the Jinsui Army artillery unit is too powerful, and the Jinsui Army's defense strategy has also changed.

But in the face of the extremely angry brigade leader Katayama Shotaro, how dare they say a word.

Katayama Shotaro's anger still persisted, he pointed at their heads and cursed.

If it weren't for the pain in his hands, I'm afraid these four Japanese and puppet army officers would have been severely slapped!

Ten minutes later, after beatings and scolding, Katayama Shotaro's anger subsided.

"This Jinsui army is indeed not simple. Its defensive positions are set up very cleverly, giving full play to its terrain advantages."

"And they use the position to fully display their own weapon advantages, which is very powerful."

"Especially their artillery unit, its combat capability is not weaker than our artillery unit."

"They suppressed our covering firepower, and they were very accurate in artillery bombardment of our infantry, which can effectively support defensive operations."

"It's no wonder this unit was able to defeat the elite Third Wing, and it's no wonder the First Army Command attaches so much importance to them!"

"Order, the Fujita Brigade strengthens three mortars and prepares to attack from the flank."

"Order, the 14th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army, the 15th Independent Infantry Battalion, and the [-]th Independent Infantry Battalion are ready to attack from the front!"

"Order, the artillery team, the mortar brigade, and the machine gun brigade will fully support the battle!"

"Start the attack at six o'clock, and try to break through its defensive positions quickly before dark."

With a serious expression on his face, Katayama Shotaro issued a series of combat orders.

This time, he sent all the three brigades that did not participate in the battle to the battlefield.

He wants to launch another full-scale onslaught before dark, so as to quickly break through the 358th regiment's defensive position.

For this attack, the little devil started to use his usual flank attack tactics.

The Japanese and puppet troops began to prepare, and Katayama Shotaro came to the artillery team in person.

He knew that whether this battle could be won or not, the key point was whether it could solve the artillery units of the Jinsui Army.

In the two attack operations, the artillery units of the Jinsui Army played a decisive role.

So Shotaro Katayama is going to discuss with Koichi Moriki to find a way to destroy Chen Ziyun's artillery battalion!
But at the 358 regiment headquarters at this time, Chu Yunfei was always paying attention to the situation on the battlefield.

The two onslaughts by the Japanese and puppet troops were repelled, but Chu Yunfei did not show any joy on his face.

The three battalions fighting on the front line also suffered hundreds of casualties.

And Chu Yunfei could clearly see that the Chen Ziyun Artillery Battalion was definitely the mainstay in the battle!

Without the precise bombardment of the artillery battalion, the position would have already been breached.

Compared with the artillery unit, the performance of these infantrymen under his command can only be considered unsatisfactory.

"Ziyun is not only proficient in artillery command, but also has unique insights into infantry command."

"We adopted Ziyun's defensive suggestion in Cangyunling to give full play to our own weapon advantages."

"If we continue to deploy defenses in the usual one-line manner, we may not be able to hold our positions even with the help of an artillery battalion."

"Brother Ligong, I'm afraid you didn't even think that Ziyun still has such abilities."

Chu Yunfei looked at Fang Ligong, the chief of staff beside him, with an expression of emotion on his face and said.

"Chen Tuanfu is simply a hidden dragon in the abyss, so it's really amazing to be able to do so."

"If it can be reused, it will definitely be famous all over the world!"

"Tuan Zuo, the 358 regiment has such talents, it is really the greatest blessing for my elders of the three Jin Dynasties!"

Fang Ligong glanced at the battlefield ahead, and when he mentioned Chen Ziyun, his face was full of admiration.

From Cang Yunling to now, Chen Ziyun's series of performances are vivid.

Fang Ligong knew very well that if Chen Ziyun was a direct descendant of the Jinsui Army, it would be no problem for him to be promoted to the head of the regiment now.

"Hehehe, after this battle, our 358th regiment will surely become famous in Jin Province!"

"At that time, even if Commander Yan is concerned about Ziyun's status in the Army Artillery Academy, he will have to reuse him!"

"Brother Li Gong, you should immediately convey the order of the regiment headquarters, transfer the fifth battalion, and the sixth battalion directly under the machine gun company, and strengthen it to the front line!"

"The Japanese army will definitely launch a fierce attack before dark. As long as their attack is blocked, their three axes will be completely finished."

A smile appeared on Chu Yunfei's face, and he said with some high spirits.

After all, Chen Ziyun's combat achievements will also be those of his 358 regiment!

"Yes, group seat." Fang Ligong replied immediately with a salute.

Two machine gun companies were quickly transferred to the front line to strengthen the defensive deployment.

Chu Yunfei had also fought fiercely with the Japanese army for several years, so he naturally knew something about the little devil's attack methods.

And Chen Ziyun, who has been a man for two lifetimes, is more aware of the tricks of the little devil, so he also made preparations in advance.

(End of this chapter)