I am God of War in Snow Leopard

Chapter 202 Large-Scale Airdrop

Finally, after discussion, the Central Japanese Army Command decided to use the air power of all land-based and sea-based aviation forces under its jurisdiction.

Large-scale airdrop support was carried out to the remnants of the Sakamoto Detachment who were besieged in the south of Hefei City.

In addition to weapons and ammunition, food, water, and first aid medicine.

The most important thing is to airdrop [-] middle-level backbone officers to the Sakamoto Detachment, so as to enrich the middle-level backbone of the Sakamoto Detachment.

If the airdrop is successful, the Japanese army plans to continue airdropping elite soldiers to the Sakamoto detachment to help the Sakamoto detachment wait for reinforcements!
In addition, the Japanese army in central China also urgently mobilized a full 2 reinforcements from Chuzhou, Pukou, Jiangcheng, Nanjing and other places.

Two task force detachments were formed and rushed to Hefei from the east and south directions again to join the Sakamoto detachment.

Kawabe Masamura reported this plan to Hata Shunroku, and after getting approval, he immediately ordered the communication department to send the news to the Sakamoto detachment far away on the front line in Hefei, and then began to mobilize manpower and material resources to prepare the above plan.

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South of Hefei City, Sakamoto Detachment Temporary Headquarters.

Akira Sakamoto was anxiously waiting for a call back from Central China Headquarters. Inadvertently, the devil communications lieutenant in charge of the radio station rushed over, stood at attention and saluted him, "Report to Your Excellency, General, and the headquarters will call back."

Akira Sakamoto, who had been waiting for a long time, got up quickly and took the telegram from him.

After a hasty look, he was immediately overjoyed, nodded in a good mood and said, "Yo Xi, the headquarters didn't give up on us!"

As he said that, he handed the telegram to the confidant adjutant who came over and let them read it while saying: "With the reinforcements airdropped by the Front Army Command regardless of the cost, we will definitely be able to hold on until the reinforcements on the ground arrive.

At that time, it will be time for us to counterattack and avenge our shame. "

After saying that, he immediately ordered the several adjutants present: "Pass the order, all units should be prepared to receive airdrops and be ready to receive airdrops at any time!"

"Hay!" The devil's adjutants didn't dare to neglect, and they all bowed their heads to take orders.

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On the national army side, Xu Qingfeng, Zhou Weiguo, Liang Shan and others also finished cleaning the battlefield, and led the entire Huben regiment and the remaining 700 national troops to withdraw to the main battlefield south of Hefei.

Xu Yuanquan had already received the news, and hurriedly led a group of adjutants and guards out of the city to meet him.

Seeing Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo, he enthusiastically stepped forward to congratulate him and said, "Commander Xu, Deputy Commander Zhou, congratulations, you have wiped out two reinforcements from the Japanese aggressors.

Break the siege of Hefei, and make new contributions for the country and the nation! "

Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo took the lead in saluting: "Thank you, Chief Xu, for the compliment!"

Xu Yuanquan returned a salute, stepped forward to shake hands with them one by one enthusiastically, and said, "Oh, if you want to say thank you, it's me, Xu Yuanquan, and the people of Hefei, thank you.

If it weren't for your timely reinforcements and successive defeats of the Japanese army, the city of Hefei might have fallen, and we would all have become defeated generals. "

"Mr. Xu's words are serious." Xu Qingfeng was humble and immediately took the opportunity to tell Xu Yuanquan his previous plan.

When Xu Yuanquan heard that he was going to take the initiative to take up the main attack task, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed and said: "Commander Xu, your department has been through fierce battles, do you need to take a rest?"

Xu Qingfeng waved his hand to politely reject his kindness and said: "Thank you for your concern, Chief Xu. Although our department is a little tired, our morale is high and we can still take on the main attack mission!

Also please sir complete! "

Xu Yuanquan was already worried about the heavy casualties and low morale of his troops, who were afraid that they would not be able to attack by force.

Now Xu Qingfeng actually asked for the Huben group to be the main attacker.

Intellectually speaking, he wanted it.

So, he nodded in agreement and said: "In that case, it's up to Brother Xu and the soldiers of the Huben Regiment to work hard!
If you need any help from Xu, just ask. As long as I can do it, I will try my best to meet your requirements! "

Xu Qingfeng looked back, and Lin Baoguo and others behind him took the opportunity to say: "Mr. Xu,

I really have a merciless request, and I hope your superior will grant it! "

Xu Yuanquan agreed without hesitation: "What's the matter? Just say it! If I can do it, I will do it!"

Xu Qingfeng waved his hand towards Lin Baoguo, motioning for him to come forward.

Then, he said to Xu Yuanquan: "Sir, Lieutenant Colonel Lin Baoguo is my old company commander and comrade in arms.

This time we fought side by side again and completely wiped out the main Japanese reinforcements on the southern front.

Therefore, I want him to return to the Tiger and Ben regiment, and I ask the commander to make it happen! "

Xu Yuanquan glanced at Lin Baoguo, nodded his head in agreement, and said, "What am I supposed to do, that's all?

I agreed, not only Lieutenant Colonel Lin's troops returning to the Huben Regiment.

The 1000 people you borrowed will be included in your Tiger Regiment from now on and will be under your command, Commander Xu! "

"Really?" Xu Qingfeng was a little surprised. You must know that although there are only more than 1000 people left among the 700 people, they were originally from the Central Army.

He fought two big victories with himself, and has already begun to undergo transformation. He is only one step away from becoming a real elite veteran.

As long as they are commanded properly, after the besieged devils and remnants in front of them are wiped out, they will surely grow into seven hundred backbone veterans.

And with these more than 700 veterans, when the time is right, they can increase their strength by ten times by changing hands.

Therefore, he really didn't expect Xu Yuanquan to be so generous and give them all to him with a wave of his hand.

Xu Yuanquan smiled brightly and said: "These thousand brothers, with Commander Xu, you can win more battles and serve the country better!"

Xu Qingfeng immediately stood in awe, and took the lead to once again sincerely salute Xu Yuanquan with a standard military salute, and immediately expressed his stance: "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I am here to assure you that not a single one of these remaining Japanese soldiers in the south of Hefei City can escape." !”

"Yes!" Xu Yuanquan nodded happily: "I believe in you, I believe in Hu Ben Tuan!"

Therefore, Xu Yuanquan led his people back to the city and directly handed over the command of the southern front line to Xu Qingfeng, so that he could direct the various ministries to coordinate the attack and annihilate the remaining Japanese invaders in the southern part of the city as soon as possible.

After Xu Qingfeng got the command, he immediately gave orders to his subordinates: "The whole regiment of the Huben regiment obeys the order, except the artillery battalion, guard company, reconnaissance company, supply company, and cavalry company directly under the regiment.

The rest of the main battalions rushed to the front to take over positions from the 778th and 779th regiments of the national army.

Afterwards, using the artillery battalion's fire cover as a signal, they launched a fire attack on the Japanese army on the opposite side.

Everyone, remember to me, don't rush to charge, practice more marksmanship, and don't be afraid of wasting ammunition.

Whoever can shoot and kill more than two devils on the ground will be considered a meritorious service! "

Sun Kui said with some worry: "Tuanzuo, the forward position must be at least several hundred meters away from the besieged Japanese position. Isn't it too far?"

"This is not a problem. After taking over the position, organize the manpower to push the trench parallel to the Japanese position.

Push as close as you can, but there is one thing to remember. During the push, no one is allowed to take the lead easily. The Japanese's marksmanship is not bad.

After advancing, the artillery and the grenadier firepower carried by each battalion and company were used to suppress the Japanese army.

At this time, organize the soldiers to stand up and shoot at the devils, so as to conduct actual shooting training! "

Xu Qingfeng said: "Being close to the devil's position, there is another advantage, that is, you don't have to worry about being bombed by the devil's plane anymore!"

Sun Kui nodded again and again, and couldn't help praising: "This is a good way, the besieged devils don't have an organized artillery unit.

If we advance like this, unless they take the risk of charging, they will have nothing to do with us! "

Zhou Weiguo added: "Not only can it prevent the devils from attacking from the air, but it also shortens our charging distance.

When the total attack is launched, our soldiers can rush into the Japanese positions as quickly as possible, fight quickly, and completely annihilate them! "

"That's right!" Chief of Staff Liang Shan couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"It's not too late, let's start action!" After Xu Qingfeng finished speaking, he turned to Wang Tiezhu, the commander of the artillery battalion, and Wang Changgui, the commander of the reconnaissance company, and said: "The artillery battalion quickly gathers equipment, builds artillery positions, and is ready for artillery support at any time.

The cavalry company and the reconnaissance company should also be ready to attack. Once the devils dare to attack rashly or escape, they will be dispatched immediately to intercept! "

"Yes!" Sun Kui, Wang Tiezhu, Wang Changgui and others responded in unison, and then they all took orders and left.

Seeing that everyone had combat missions, Lin Baoguo couldn't help asking Xu Qingfeng for instructions: "Qingfeng, what is our mission?"

Xu Qingfeng turned around, smiled and said to him: "Old company commander, your mission is to integrate your original subordinates and the more than 700 veterans given to us by Chief Xu, and temporarily organize them into a strengthened independent battalion. .

When the general offensive is launched, I will let you participate in the battle!

At that time, you will be like a sharp sword, ruthlessly piercing the enemy's heart! "

Lin Baoguo happily accepted the order and said, "Yes."

Before leaving, he lowered his voice and said to Xu Qingfeng: "Old Xu, you can call us brothers whatever you want in private.

When there are people around, I still call you Tuan Zuo, just call me by my name. "

"Okay." Xu Qingfeng agreed directly, there is no need to be hypocritical at this time.

He and Lin Baoguo were brothers in life and death, and no one cared about such details.

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Fifteen minutes later, some Japanese soldiers in the Japanese army's position discovered an abnormal situation on the national army's position in the southwest.

A Japanese second-class soldier who was on guard duty could not help but point outside the position and exclaimed: "No, there is a situation, the Chinese Army, the Chinese Army seems to be digging soil!"

A Japanese second lieutenant who was leading the team hurriedly got up and looked in the direction pointed by the private. Sure enough, he saw clouds of dust being thrown out of the trenches on the opposite front of the national army.

Seeing this scene, he was horrified, and hurriedly ordered one of his warrant officers to command the troops to stay in the position instead of him.

He himself crouched down and ran along the traffic trench towards the detachment headquarters in the middle of the mound.

After a short meeting, he rushed to the temporary command post.

Akira Sakamoto, who was waiting for news of the airdrop in the command post, saw him looking panicked and panting, and immediately asked: "Second Lieutenant, what's going on with you?"

The Japanese second lieutenant quickly saluted: "Report to the detachment leader, there are strange movements on the China Army position in the southwest!"

"Nani?" Akira Sakamoto stood up puzzled and asked, "What strange movement?"

Second Lieutenant Guizi hurriedly said: "It's dirt, it seems like they are digging it!"

When Akira Sakamoto heard this, he couldn't sit still any longer. He ignored the dissuasion of his adjutants, took the lead and left the bunker of the command post, and ran towards the forward position in the southwest direction.

The devil second lieutenant and several adjutants who came to report the letter did not dare to hesitate, and hurriedly followed up.

After a short meeting, Akira Sakamoto and others hurriedly arrived at the front trench where the second lieutenant was just now.

Lying down in an infantry trench, Sakamoto Akira quietly raised his binoculars and looked at the national army position opposite.

When he saw the clouds of dust thrown out of the trenches, Akira Sakamoto looked confused at first.

But soon an adjutant behind him exclaimed: "General, the Chinese army is not doing earthwork close work on us, is it?"

"Huh?" Akira Sakamoto suddenly realized, once again held up the binoculars and carefully looked back and forth, his face suddenly became extremely heavy.

"idiot!"

"General, the Chinese army is very cunning, if they are really approached by them.

Then the distance between us will be greatly reduced, and the enemy's superior forces will be able to be put into battle in the shortest possible time.

This will be a great disadvantage to the imperial army! "The adjutant analyzed in a panic.

"Do we still have artillery?" Akira Sakamoto put down his binoculars, turned his head and asked in a deep voice, "I mean, mortars!"

The Japanese adjutant shook his head and said: "No more, there are only grenades, but the ammunition is not very sufficient!"

"Bagaya Road!" Akira Sakamoto was furious, and immediately said: "Then send a telegram for help to the Front Army Command.

Ask them to send a group of bombers over first to carry out a covering air strike on the Chinese Army positions opposite to curb their excavation! "

"Hai!" The Japanese adjutant quickly accepted the order, turned around and ran towards the temporary command post.

Akira Sakamoto looked at it for a while, then turned around angrily and retreated.

About half an hour later, several Japanese bombers arrived first. Under the guidance of the Japanese troops on the ground, they launched an air strike bombing towards the two blocked positions in the southwest and due west directions received by the Huben Regiment.

However, due to the relatively small number of Devil bombers, the coverage area and depth of firepower are seriously insufficient.

It failed to cause too many casualties to the various ministries of the Huben regiment.

As a result, Akira Sakamoto and others discovered in despair that their own bombers had just withdrawn not long ago.

In the trenches of the national army on the opposite side, cloud after cloud of dust was raised again, showing that their earthwork excavation was still going on.

Furious, Akira Sakamoto pulled out his saber, swung forward vigorously and roared, "Order No. 3 and No. 7 Squadrons, attack immediately! Stop the Chinese Army from digging!"

Before the devils of the two squadrons rushed out, a group of rapid artillery fire fell from the sky and bombarded them fiercely.

(End of this chapter)