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Chapter 182 The coming cavalry and Bean tanks!

"Japanese soldiers appeared many times?"

Ma Rongshun narrowed his eyes.

Based on the experience of many battles with the Japanese, once the Japanese soldiers appear repeatedly, it means that the Japanese have plans or possibilities to take action.

Zhizi Mountain is close to Changshi, which is controlled by the Japs.

After the flag of the Nishino Regiment was captured by the Independent Regiment and the company captains were killed, the Japs strengthened the garrison. Now there are two entire Japs regiments and nearly 6,000 Japs stationed there.

Plus some other scattered troops, puppet troops.

The total strength was up to 10,000 people.

It has posed a real threat to transportation lines.

This is why, after a main regiment is stationed nearby, Zhizishan will also station a reinforced platoon and a battalion of the new regiment, with a total strength of nearly 600 people.

Recently,

The transportation team began to work hard and continued to transport grain to the southern Hebei region on a large scale. Traffic was busy every day. Even a few days ago, a large truck team appeared on the road at night.

Ma Rongshun had never seen such a big truck in his life.

In comparison, Japanese trucks, even tanks and armored vehicles, really look like little peas in front of such huge trucks.

Their reinforced company, plus the new regiment and a battalion, as well as all the logistics supplies needed by horses and mules for a month, can be transported by a truck in one trip.

A steady stream of supplies was transported to the southern Hebei region, putting pressure on the plains areas that were most valued by the Japanese.

It's normal for the little devil to move.

"Inform the troops and prepare for battle."

"Also, tell the news to the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment."

Ma Rongshun gave the order.

Then, he continued to turn his gaze to the heavy machine gun in front of him.

The heavy machine gun was transported by the regiment's mule and horse transport team, but when Ma Rongshun looked at the transport team in front of him, he couldn't help but be stunned.

The scale is too big.

The size of the transport convoy was too large.

Fifty horse-drawn carts.

His reinforced platoon, as well as the third battalion of the new regiment, as well as the reinforced artillery company, and logistical supplies including food supplies and ammunition were transported by a super truck yesterday.

All heavy machine guns?

He only has one reinforced platoon!

The total strength is no more than fifty people!

"There are fifteen heavy machine guns in total."

"Five of them are single-tube and ten are twin-tube."

After hearing the transport officer's report, a question mark appeared in Ma Rongshun's mind.

Double installation?

He just read the information.

This heavy machine gun is divided into single-barreled and double-barreled.

The weight of a single barrel is about the same as that of the Japanese Type 92 heavy machine gun, and the rate of fire is actually similar, but the range is longer, the power is greater, and the accuracy is better. It crushes it in all aspects.

But the double installation is a little different.

Because of the use of an external water cooling sleeve and a heavy fixed tripod, its maximum weight can even reach 500 kilograms. The advantage is that the air accuracy is improved and the rate of fire is also greatly improved.

so··

"air defense?"

Ma Rongshun thought of the possibility.

The main force holding on to Zhizi Mountain was the reinforced artillery company of the New Regiment and the Third Battalion of the New Regiment. He commanded a reinforced platoon here just as an auxiliary.

Now the regiment headquarters gave him fifteen heavy machine guns.

The men in his entire platoon were just able to use these heavy machine guns.

So the superior's intention is obvious.

First, strengthen the firepower of the Zhizishan position and improve the weak anti-armor capability.

Secondly, strengthen air defense.

When the Japanese know that they have a large heavy-duty truck capable of transporting dozens of tons at a time, they will definitely send planes to bomb it.

Fifteen heavy machine guns, including ten twins, are equivalent to twenty-five barrels. If deployed near the Zhizishan Bridge, it is enough to form a dense air defense network.

With a shooting height of 800 meters, it is difficult to shoot down Japanese aircraft.

But it was enough to protect the bridge from Japanese air attacks.

"gather."

Thinking of this, Ma Rongshun immediately ordered the entire company to assemble.

···

This was over an hour ago.

"This is Zhizishan Bridge."

"The most important bridge in the area controlled by Tubal Road."

"none of them."

"It is responsible for more than half of the transportation volume to the east. The entire Taihang Mountains, as well as Tuba Road in southern Hebei, obtain supplies through this highway."

long city.

Inside the headquarters of the 30th Brigade.

Several Japanese staff officers pointed to the Zhizishan Bridge on the map and said in a gloomy tone:

"As long as this bridge can be destroyed, more than half of the transportation channels from Tuba Road to the Taihang Mountains and the Jinan Mountains will be cut off."

"As a result, even if they can obtain supplies from external mysterious forces, they will not be able to transport them to other regions for the time being."

"So, the North China Front Army Command ordered us to investigate the Eighth Route Army's defense forces on this bridge and prepare for the next large-scale attack and bombing."

"Yoshi."

The commander of the 30th Brigade was overjoyed when he heard the superior order conveyed by the staff.

Tuba Road where Zhizishan is stationed.

He has long wanted to take action.

Preparatory work such as reconnaissance began a month ago, and corresponding combat plans were formulated.

It's just that Tubal Road near Zhizi Mountain is really strong.

Not only was a main regiment numbered 38 regiment stationed within twelve kilometers, there was even a main battalion of a new regiment near the bridge, as well as a strengthened artillery unit.

After the 27th Division retreated from the Taiyue Mountains, all the Locust Army knew that the Tubal Artillery was very powerful.

Without knowing the strength of the artillery, the commander of the 30th Brigade did not dare to take action rashly. "Order."

"The Jinji unit executes the reconnaissance operation plan for the Zhizishan Bridge."

The commander of the 30th Brigade issued the order he had prepared long ago.

···

Kingi United.

"Co-captain."

Ignoring the arriving captain of the second brigade for the time being, Colonel Jinji looked at the military map around Zhizi Mountain on the table with solemn eyes.

Colonel Jinji is a typical Japs officer, arrogant and arrogant. He looks down on the Republic of China troops from the bottom of his heart. He is thoroughly brainwashed by Bushido. He devotes himself to the jihad for the empire and takes the broken jade as glory.

But he also knows,

The Tubal Road in the Taiyue Mountains was very strong, especially the artillery fire, which could cause the 27th Division to suffer a disastrous defeat.

Completely different from other troops in the Republic of China.

Its firepower is superior to that of the Locust Army, and even if its training level is not as good as that of the Locust Army, its strength is almost the same as that of the Locust Army.

When fighting such a force, especially when attacking its solid positions and testing its firepower, one must be extremely cautious. Otherwise, if one is careless, one may suffer heavy losses and even the whole army may be shattered.

At this time, after receiving the reconnaissance and combat order from the brigade headquarters, he immediately summoned all the captains.

And decided to dispatch the most elite second brigade in the wing.

"The mission this time is to attack Zhizishan Bridge."

"Test the firepower deployment of Tubal Road and create opportunities for the brigade's artillery to annihilate and severely damage its artillery."

Colonel Jinji's tone was equally solemn.

"Fire test of Zhizishan Bridge?"

The second captain also had the same tone.

As long as the locust army is hanging around the Taiyue Mountain area, they all know that the 386th Brigade is difficult to deal with.

The one stationed at Zhizishan Bridge is a main battalion of the main regiment of the 386th Brigade.

Although the strength is not as good as his full brigade, only about 650 people, they have an independent artillery reinforcement unit. The current strength of the artillery unit is unknown. Tubal Road keeps this artillery unit highly confidential.

But you don’t need to think too much to know that he is very powerful.

"Co-captain."

"Their artillery force is very strong. If they attack rashly..."

The second captain's tone was hesitant.

It's not that he doesn't want to fight.

It is his supreme honor to fight for the Locust, for the Empire, and for the Holy War.

However, near the Zhizishan Bridge, there are artillery positions built on Tubal Road at the commanding heights. Once he launches an attack, he will inevitably encounter dense artillery fire, even if there is artillery suppression from the brigade and regiment headquarters.

There will inevitably be heavy losses.

The unnecessary breaking of jade is irresponsible to the locusts and the jihad.

"I know."

"The brigade commander also knows."

Colonel Jinji nodded and then said:

"So, in this battle, there will be armored forces to assist."

"Two Type 89 medium tanks and four Type 94 tanks will assist your brigade in the attack."

"Two Type 89 medium tanks and four Type 94 tanks?!"

The second captain's eyes suddenly lit up and his tone increased by three points.

If it were just the Type 94 tank, he wasn't confident yet.

Based on past combat experience, Tubal Road has carbide armor-piercing bullets, and there are a lot of them.

The armor of the Type 94 tank is relatively thin, and the thickest front is only ten millimeters. Even with wooden boards and sandbags, it can only block the Mauser rifle armor-piercing bullets fired by Tubal Road from a certain distance.

The power is small, the speed is slow, and the weapon only has a light machine gun.

But the Type 89 medium tank is different.

This tank weighs twelve tons and has a 17mm frontal armor, which is enough to block any armor-piercing bullets on Tubal Road. Its top speed is nearly kilometers, which is comparable to a cavalry charge.

Near Zhizi Mountain, the terrain is flat.

This kind of terrain is suitable for artillery, but it is also more suitable for armored forces.

Once the tank maneuvers at high speed, it can completely ignore the mortar firing in a curve. As long as the infantry is close to the Tubal Road position in Zhizishan, it can avoid the fierce firepower of Tubal Road.

He was confident that he would win the position.

As for infantry, it is difficult to keep up with the speed of armor.

Very simple...

"I need support from the cavalry squadron."

The captain of the 2nd Infantry Brigade looked at Colonel Jinji.

The cavalry accompanying the armored troops in the charge will definitely be able to break through the defensive position on Tubal Road near Zhizishan Bridge and tear a large gap open.

Then the infantry followed,

"The cavalry squadron has arrived."

Colonel Jinji said with a smile.

As the best captain of the Second Infantry Group under his command, he can best understand the combat intentions of his superiors.

···

"Good stuff!"

The third battalion commander of the new regiment is a veteran.

A true veteran of many battles.

Li Yunlong has been serving as the commander of the third battalion during the period, and Ding Wei has not changed and has been serving as the commander of the third battalion until now.

During this period, in the name of supporting the troops, he participated in the two-month internal military training class of the independent regiment and received training from those mysterious military instructors. Although the time was short, it also greatly expanded his military vision and knowledge.

Therefore, he was selected by the brigade headquarters as the leader of the subsequent new regiment.

At this time, he had a premonition that the Japanese were about to attack, and came to Ma Rongshun to hold a combat meeting. Although Ma Rongshun is only a platoon leader, he can immediately contact the logistics department of the independent regiment headquarters.

At this time, when he saw the three heavy machine guns deployed on Ma Rongshun's second row, his eyes suddenly lit up and his laughter flowed out.

A very general rule.

As long as the independent regiment is equipped with a kind of weapon and equipment, it will not take long, usually one month, and the longest is two months, for other troops of the 386 Brigade to be equipped with it.

(End of this chapter)