I am God of War in Snow Leopard

Chapter 217 The Japanese were all fooled
At this time, six Japanese Type [-] tanks had been bombarded by artillery from the First and Second Battalions not long ago.

Although he was not hit, it also frightened the commander and drivers of the devil.

Therefore, under the command of the commanders of each vehicle, all the tanks moved their positions.

In the process, they failed to notice the Tiger Regiment tanks that had arrived on the battlefield.

They didn't realize that the danger had already locked them.

Boom boom boom... followed by a dull and harsh cannonball-like scream resounded.

The Devil tank soldiers and the commanders discovered in despair that a barrage of artillery shells, with a dazzling light, poured towards them in a fan shape.

Wherever the dazzling barrage passed, both infantry and tanks were destroyed.

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang... The front armor of the Type [-] tank, which ordinary machine guns and rifle bullets could not do anything about, was instantly battered and riddled with holes.

The powerful, dense bullets penetrated the armor and penetrated into the tank, instantly causing devastating damage to the Japanese crew members on the opposite side.

Almost instantly, the Devil tank soldier who was shot was hit by the raging shrapnel and died tragically on the spot.

This wasn't over yet, the raging shrapnel quickly detonated the ammunition compartment inside the Devil's tank, triggering a more violent explosion.

Boom!Every time there was a violent explosion, a Japanese tank was blown into a pile of scrap metal and coke in the explosion.

As for those devil infantry hit by the bullet rain that Xu Qingfeng shot out, their deaths were even more tragic.

Because the 12.7mm machine gun bullets are too powerful, as long as a Japanese is shot, his torso will be broken, or his limbs or head will be blown off.

Wherever the rain of bullets passed, there was blood splattering everywhere, limbs and feet were broken, and the death of the Japanese was very horrifying.

Because the devil's six Type [-] tanks are almost all on the same level.

Therefore, Xu Qingfeng fired fiercely back and forth.

All six Type [-] tanks were hit and destroyed.

Four of them were detonated by armor-piercing projectiles, resulting in martyrdom.

In the other two vehicles, all the crew members were killed, the internal structure of the tanks was also severely damaged, and the combat capabilities were completely lost.

The change came too suddenly, so the soldiers on both sides who were fighting did not react for a while.

Until Xu Qingfeng, manipulating the vehicle-mounted anti-aircraft machine gun, lowered the muzzle and continued to fire violently at the main force of the devil infantry on the main street of the South Gate, who was attacking his front position.

The soldiers on both sides finally reacted.

The first battalion and the second battalion of the Huben regiment, all the officers and soldiers couldn't help cheering in unison, and their morale was greatly boosted.

As for the Japanese, they not only lost the fire support of tanks, but also suffered heavy casualties from anti-aircraft machine guns, and their attack was seriously frustrated.

As a result, morale instantly hit rock bottom.

As the first and second battalions' counterattack firepower gradually increased, the Japanese saw that their attack was hopeless, and Xu Qingfeng's anti-aircraft machine gun continued to pose a huge threat to them.

The remaining devils began to be unable to withstand the pressure, showing signs of retreat one after another.

In any army, retreat and attack have a collective effect.

For example, someone in an army keeps taking the lead in charging forward, especially if the backbone of the officer takes the lead.

Then most of the officers and soldiers of this unit will be inspired and motivated, and they will continue to move forward without fear of death.

However, if someone fails to withstand the pressure and retreats in twos and threes without authorization, a chain reaction will also be triggered.

As a result, the entire army's attack was interrupted and they all retreated.

This is the current situation of the Japanese attacking the south gate of Hefei. The tank troops were completely wiped out.

The Japanese soldiers, who had lost the most direct and effective artillery support, desperately found that the attack was impossible to succeed under the joint attack of the Tigers and Infantry regiments, infantry and tanks, and coordinated firepower.

Therefore, some people began to retreat without authorization, regardless of the order.

Their withdrawal quickly triggered a chain reaction across the entire front.

The Japanese troops with nearly 2000 people left began to stop their charge and scrambled to retreat.

Not long after, the Japs outside the entire south gate defense line receded like a tide.

Inside the Sherman tank, Xu Hu, who was in charge of driving, saw this and could not help but cheer loudly and excitedly: "Commander, we have beaten away the Japanese!"

This anti-aircraft machine gun is used to fight devil tanks and infantry, it is so cool! "

Xu Qingfeng stopped shooting, looked around the entire battlefield with a smile, and said, "When the tank battalion finishes training and all the recruits grow up, they will be even more powerful!"

Xu Hu nodded and said: "After this battle is over, I will risk my life to train those bastards! Let them master tank driving and weapon control as soon as possible."

At this time, Zhang Zhijian also rushed over excitedly with the soldiers from two artillery platoons.

Standing on the left side of the tank, he couldn't help but excitedly stood at attention and saluted Xu Qingfeng: "Team leader, thank you for coming to the rescue in person, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous."

Xu Qingfeng waved his hand and said: "Don't tell me that these are useless, your artillery skills are too poor. You clearly have artillery and ammunition, but you still let the little devil's tanks be so arrogant!"

Zhang Zhijian lowered his head in shame: "Hello, our battalion's artillery platoon was formed by transferring some experienced veterans from the artillery battalion, plus new recruits.

Their level is really far from yours.

Moreover, time was tight and there was no time to strengthen training! "

Xu Qingfeng waved his hand and said: "Okay, I don't mean to blame you. After this battle is over, I will have plenty of time to train you.

But the premise is that you must first pay attention to artillery and air defense, and keep your artillery well.

Let them fire again at the critical moment. Use good steel on the blade to cause maximum damage to the Japanese at the minimum cost! "

Zhang Zhijian stood up happily and said: "Yes, I understand my humble position. I will inform Lao Sun and ask him to order the troops to hide to prevent the enemy from retaliating with artillery fire!"

"Well, let's go." Xu Qingfeng nodded and said, "We have to retreat too!"

After saying that, he patted the roof of the tank and shouted to Xu Hu inside: "Huzi, reverse the vehicle immediately and retreat to hide!"

As soon as the words fell, he jumped off the tank again.

"Okay!" Xu Hu responded, and immediately reversed the Sherman tank, which had made great military exploits, and drove back.

At this time, Chen Qifeng also ran over excitedly with a Thompson submachine gun in his hand.

Asked Xu Qingfeng: "The group, let's evacuate too?"

Xu Qingfeng held up the telescope, glanced towards the front, nodded and said, "Well, let's go."

After saying that, he turned around and led the way back.

Chen Qifeng immediately waved his hand and ordered: "Guard platoon, retreat with me!"

……

In the south of the city, the Japanese joint command headquarters.

Major General Tanabe Nobuichi and Major General Takamori Rei, together with several adjutants and staff members, were on a high ground outside their headquarters, looking at the battlefield with binoculars, observing the progress of their siege battle.

When they saw the infantry attacking the south of the city, they scrambled to retreat from the city one after another like bereaved dogs.

The two old devils couldn't help being taken aback, and immediately flew into a rage.

Among them, Tanabe Shengyi couldn't help jumping three feet high and roared: "Bagaya Road, what's going on? What's going on here?"

The staff adjutants standing behind him and Major General Takamori looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.

Fortunately, it didn't take long.

There was a second lieutenant officer who ran over from the front with a disgraced face.

Without waiting for Tanabe Shoichi, Takamori Rei and others to ask, he hurriedly put his feet back and stood at attention, saluting, and said angrily: "I am reporting to the two generals that something serious has happened, the attack in the south of the city has failed!

The last six tanks of the tank brigade also encountered fierce artillery fire counterattack by the Chinese army, and the entire army was wiped out! "

"Nani?" Tanabe Shoichi, Takamori Rei and others were shocked as if they were struck by lightning. They couldn't believe their ears.

"All six Type [-] tanks were destroyed?" Ling Yingsen asked, suppressing his anger.

The devil's second lieutenant lowered his head, and said with a look of panic: "Yes, general, all were destroyed, and the entire tank brigade was shattered!"

"Bagaya Road!" Ying Senling was furious, and he quickly stepped forward and grabbed the second lieutenant's skirt and asked, "What about the roundabout attack at the east gate and west gate? How is the progress?"

The second lieutenant of Guizi said mournfully: "It is reported that the detour troops from the east and west gates were also ambushed by the defenders of China, and the attack all failed!"

"What did you say?!" Yingsen Ling was shocked and angry. He was stunned for a moment, then realized what he was doing and pushed the Japanese second lieutenant to stagger.

He roared angrily: "How could this happen? How are the officers of these regiments and brigade below commanded? What do they do for food?"

Tanabe Shoichi had already raised his telescope again at this time, looking at his own attacking troops retreating like a tide.

Unable to control his inner anger any longer, he roared with gritted teeth and ordered: "Give me the order. All artillery units should immediately concentrate their firepower and launch retaliatory bombardment on the Chinese defenders!"

"Hai!" A Japanese adjutant and staff officer belonging to his Tianbian detachment quickly ordered and left.

However, not long after getting angry, Tanabe Shoichi quickly calmed down.

He ordered Takamori, who was still angry and unhappy next to him, "Mr. Takamori, have you noticed that the Chinese garrison in Hefei City seems to have changed into a different army after one night?"

Ying Senling raised his head and looked at him when he heard the words, nodded deeply and said: "Yes, those enemy troops in the south of the city yesterday had very average combat effectiveness, and they were completely vulnerable to the coordinated attack of the imperial army's infantry.

At several points, we did not even touch the tank and combat vehicle groups, and successfully repelled them with only artillery cover.

However, the performance of the defenders in the city today was beyond expectations! "

After a pause, Ying Senling said meaningfully: "Could it be that the Chinese army has increased its troops again?"

"It should be impossible to increase the number of troops. Otherwise, our reconnaissance scouts and intelligence departments would not have any news at all."

Tanabe Shoichi analyzed in a deep voice: "But judging from the battle just now, the Chinese army in the city is definitely not the one we defeated yesterday."

Ying Senling said solemnly: "There are no reinforcements, which means that the Chinese Army has deployed reserve troops in the city in advance.

And this reserve force is their ace troop. The ones defeated by you and me in the south of the city yesterday were just their miscellaneous troops, which were used to drain the imperial army's offensive vigor! "

Tian Biansheng nodded and said: "That's right, it should be like this, otherwise it doesn't make sense at all!"

"Also, my 28th Regiment should have also been ambushed by their ace troops, and that's why they suffered such a disastrous defeat!"

When Ying Linlin heard this, he nodded with conviction and said: "Yo Xi, it makes sense. If you say so, the battle between us and the Chinese defenders has really begun!"

"That's right." Tanabe Shoichi's expression became solemn: "Judging from the current battle situation, the ace troops of the China Army are not only powerful in combat, but also very well-equipped.

We have to adjust our offensive strategy, otherwise it may be difficult to win Hefei in a short time! "

Order Takamori nodded and said: "However, before adjusting the deployment, we should first listen to the battle losses of each brigade and then make a decision."

Tanabe Shoichi said no more, turned around and gave instructions to another adjutant and staff officer present: "Immediately send someone to contact each regiment and brigade to inquire about the battle damage and ask them to report it quickly.

In addition, all officers at the level of wing captain and lieutenant colonel or above were notified to come over for a meeting to urgently adjust the combat deployment. "

"Hay!"

……

On the Japs side, they were thinking of their own ideas and discussing and adjusting the offensive plan.

Xu Qingfeng also took Chen Qifeng and a guard platoon with him and retreated to the regiment headquarters in the north of the city.

Liang Shan and Lin Baoguo, who stayed behind at the regiment headquarters, immediately went out to meet them.

"Tuan Zuo, you are back." Liang Shan took the lead in saluting, and asked, "How is it? Have the devils in the south of the city been repelled?"

Xu Qingfeng smiled and said: "I went out personally, of course we repelled them, not only repelled them, but we also destroyed six of their tanks!"

"Really?" Liang Shan and Lin Baoguo were overjoyed when they heard the words, "Let's see what they will attack next!"

Xu Qingfeng took out the cigarette and touched his pocket, but found that there were no matches, so he asked: "Is there any fire? Let me use it!"

Lin Baoguo quickly took out half a box of matches from his pocket, lit it himself and handed it to Xu Qingfeng's mouth.

Xu Qingfeng borrowed a fire to light his cigarette and asked, "How is the situation at the east gate and west gate?"

"The devils have been repelled!" Lin Baoguo replied with a smile.

"Are there many casualties in the third and fourth battalions?" Xu Qingfeng asked again as he led the way to the bunker of the regiment headquarters.

"The casualties of the third battalion are not that big, and the casualties of the fourth battalion are more than 70." Lin Baoguo said: "However, Lei Xiong said that they can still defend, so it's not a big problem!"

"Well, that's good." As soon as Xu Qingfeng finished speaking, there was a rush of shells screaming outside.

Before they could react, deafening explosions resounded throughout the city of Hefei one after another.

"The little devil's retaliatory artillery fire is coming. Inform all battalions and companies to pay attention to the artillery fire!"

Xu Qingfeng shook his head, shook off the dust that fell on his head, and ordered.

(End of this chapter)