Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

lost heavily

The sudden sound of gunfire lasted only half a minute, and ended with the explosion of this round of grenades.

Captain Nozawa, the captain of the First Squadron of the Second Brigade of the Eighth Infantry Regiment, led the remaining two infantry squads, and rushed to the ambush battlefield panting.In the street less than 30 meters long in front of me, apart from the corpses of the imperial army, there was not even a shadow of a Chinese.

The little devil sergeant who was in charge of investigating the situation walked up to Captain Nozawa with an embarrassing expression, and saluted and reported: "Report sir, these corpses are all from our first team... According to the situation on the battlefield, the first team is here , was ambushed by the Chinese army, and the entire army was wiped out...>

"Baga, the cunning Chinese, if he has the ability to see the real trick with us on the real battlefield, he will use this method of sneak attack. Sooner or later, I will tear you all to pieces...>

And at this moment, "Bang bang...>

When more than 100 devil soldiers were subconsciously preparing to lie down for concealment and counterattack.The two Japanese sentinels standing at the forefront of the line and responsible for vigilance were all shot in the eyebrows, and fell heavily in a pool of blood, turning into a dead body that could not die again.

Two gunshots took the lives of two soldiers, and they were shot in the eyebrows. This is undoubtedly a serious provocation to the Imperial Japanese Army and Captain Nozawa.

Under the protection of the guards just now, Lieutenant Nozawa quickly lay down on the ground with an embarrassing expression, and he hadn't had time to give an order.The leader of the second squad, who is at the forefront of the squadron, has already commanded the squad to have two light machine guns directly under him.The defense line began to follow the gunfire, and carried out suppressive shooting.Dozens of riflemen.Also following the direction pointed by the squad leader's command knife, they raised their guns and shot...>

A burst of chaotic and intensive gunfire sounded in the street.A few hundred meters away, the room where two bullets had just been fired was immediately bombarded with bullets.

"Yoxi..." His subordinates' quick response and precise marksmanship made Captain Nozawa's face full of anger, and finally a smile flashed across his face.Facing the remaining two small captains, he ordered decisively: "Order the troops, move on... We must find these sneak attackers, tear them into pieces, and avenge the broken warriors...>

"Hi..."

Order issued.The leader of the second team, who commanded the counterattack, raised his command knife again, and directed at his subordinates who were shooting, he ordered decisively: "Warriors, for the sake of victory, keep moving forward. Machine guns are in charge of cover, and infantry charge immediately , kill to..."

Under the cover of the team's two light machine guns, three squads of Japanese infantry.Cover each other, jump up from the ground quickly, and attack forward.In a blink of an eye, there were more than 30 Japanese troops.He rushed out a distance of tens of meters unscathed.

Including the squadron leader, Captain Nozawa, all the officers showed confident expressions on their faces, thinking that they had just sneaked into their Chinese army.When it has been hit by the fire counterattack just now and lost the ability to counterattack.

Dozens of grenades that were black and emitting white smoke.Suddenly it was thrown from the houses on both sides of the street.

"No, the Chinese have an ambush. Get back quickly and hide..." Lieutenant Nozawa's face suddenly turned livid, and he roared anxiously towards the ground tens of meters away.

However, just as the order just spit out from his mouth.The grenades emitting white smoke had already exploded one after another, and the densely packed grenade fragments flying around quickly formed a bullet net with no dead ends on the street, wiping out all the Japanese infantry within the killing range.

The smoke from the explosion of the grenade cleared away, and a tragic scene slowly appeared in front of Captain Nozawa tens of meters away.

The three infantry squads that launched the attack, without exception, all fell on the street.Looking around, except for a few severely wounded people who were still screaming and wriggling, there was no trace of life.

"Baga, cunning Chinese...>

Pulling out the command knife hanging on his waist, the blade pointed forward, pointing at the house where dozens of grenades had just been thrown, and ordered loudly: "All grenadiers, concentrate your firepower and destroy these houses. I will let the people inside The Chinese were buried with the warriors of broken jade...>

"All..." There was a muffled sound of grenades being fired from behind, and the six grenadiers under the command of the whole squadron fired grenades at houses tens of meters away without any hesitation.

The grenade explosion sounded, and groups of fireballs mixed with thick smoke began to rise from the house.After a total of [-] grenades exploded one after another, a dull sound of house collapse rang out to everyone's ears. [

The house where dozens of grenades were just thrown was instantly covered by thick smoke and dust from the collapse of the house.

A murderous sneer quickly appeared on the face of the squadron leader, Captain Nozawa.Facing the subordinates who have lost more than half of them, they continued to order: "The third team, launch an attack on the target...all machine gunners, grenadiers, cover fire...>

"Kill it..." Dozens of devil infantry jumped up from the ground.Holding a rifle with a bayonet attached, he rushed towards the ruins shrouded in smoke and dust, screaming.

30m...20m...>

"Yoxi, the Imperial Japanese Army is invincible, all light machine guns and grenades move forward, cover the infantry, and continue to attack... >

Dozens of Japanese officers and soldiers quickly picked up light machine guns and grenades, and under the cover of the infantry directly in front, they pushed forward.

But at this moment, a thing that the Japanese did not expect happened: in order to cooperate with the company commander to wipe out the Japanese squadron, the second battalion of the 241 regiment, with a row of 40 troops, had quietly detoured to this area. The Japanese army was directly behind.

Dozens of machine gunners and grenadiers had just stood up from the ground and completely exposed their backs in front of six general-purpose machine guns and more than 30 semi-automatic rifles.Holding a semi-automatic rifle, the platoon leader decisively pulled the trigger of the semi-automatic rifle in his hand.

A crisp semi-automatic rifle shot sounded, and the subordinates hiding beside the platoon leader.At the same time, the bullets in the chamber were fired at the back of the Japanese army.

Gunshots rang out, bullets raining densely.Fiercely shot at the back of the Japanese army.The Japanese machine gunners and grenadiers who were caught off guard had not had time to react.He fell to the ground and became a corpse.

Captain Nozawa, the squadron leader of the Japanese army, escaped his life again under the protection of his confidant guards.However, when he reacted from the sudden attack.He was surprised to find that the machine gunners and guards gathered around him had all been lost, and he had become a loner.

However, this is not the ultimate goal.

He reacted.Just when he was about to give the order to retreat to the riflemen of the third team tens of meters away, a bloody scene that could be called a unilateral massacre appeared in front of Captain Nozawa again.

The rear machine gun position was attacked, and the first reaction of more than 30 Japanese riflemen was to turn around and return for help.However, at this moment, at least 20 Chinese troops suddenly poured out of several courtyards less than [-] meters away from the third team.The squadron leader, Captain Nozawa, hadn't had time to issue any reminders, the seven or eight general-purpose machine guns carried by the fifty Chinese troops.Has shot a long channeling hot tongue.

Flames spewed out from the muzzle of the gun, and the more than 30 infantrymen who I had trained so hard were cut down to the ground in pieces like ripe wheat.The whole process lasted only three seconds. More than 30 imperial elites have all died in battle.

In a blink of an eye, from a squadron leader who holds more than 100 imperial elites.become the lonely person we are today.The huge gap in Captain Nozawa's heart can be imagined.The last soldier.With an expression of unwillingness in front of him, he fell heavily in a pool of blood.Captain Nozawa who already knew his fate.With a face full of resentment and despair, holding a command knife and shouting slogans, he jumped up from the ground and launched a "suicide" counterattack to the Chinese army directly opposite.

"Baga, my soldiers, my squadron...Chinese, I want to kill you, kill you...>

"Da da da...>

The red-eyed Captain Nozawa, who was full of anger, staggered forward and took two steps, then fell heavily on the ground and turned into a corpse.

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After the news spread that the [-]th Infantry Regiment of the [-]th Brigade Headquarters of the Japanese Army had entered the city outside Andong City.The entire brigade department, from the head of the brigade, Major General Toyota, down to the general staff, everyone had a big smile on their faces.Everyone held the idea of ​​yiyàng with Eguchi Dazuo, as long as the troops rushed into the city, the whole Andong City, like a beautiful woman who stripped off her clothes, completely unfolded to herself and let herself ask for it.

However, the relaxed atmosphere of the brigade department did not last long, and was interrupted by a burst of hurried footsteps. [

The chief of staff of the brigade walked up to Major General Toyoda anxiously, and reported: "Brigade commander, General Eguchi just sent someone to report that the attacking troops of our army that had already entered the city were severely attacked by the Chinese, and lost money." Tragic...>

"Nani, the Chinese in the city are still fighting back. Chief of Staff, are you sure you are right... When did the Chinese army have such a strong will to fight? The city walls have fallen, and the troops have not collapsed, and they have the ability to attack the imperial army. Ability to fight back...>

The chief of staff shook his head first, then nodded, and said: "Brigade Commander, these situations were reported by Colonel Eguchi, there is absolutely no falsehood...>

"Street fighting..." The head of the brigade, Major General Toyota, was immediately covered by a solemn expression.

Facing the chief of staff, he said in a deep voice, "The Chinese army chose to fight in the streets. Now it seems that the commander of the Chinese army is very wise and knows how to avoid the edge. Through street fighting, our heavy artillery will be useless..."

Having said that, Major General Toyoda changed his subject and asked rhetorically, "However, the commander of the Chinese army is too arrogant. Does he think that after losing the heavy artillery, the fighting power of the Imperial Japanese Army will not be as good as theirs?" .Don’t forget, I, the Imperial Army of Japan, is not only good at field combat, but also good at street fighting...>

Confidence is self-confidence, there is one point that Major General Tian Feng seems to have overlooked.The individual capability of the Japanese is indeed more than that of the Chinese army.However, individual ability is only one aspect of street fighting.One of the most critical factors that determine the success or failure of street fighting is not people, but weapons.Own opponent Ninth Army.The proportion of equipment in terms of automatic weapons is far more than several times that of the Japanese.The advantages in weapons make up for the lack of training of soldiers.

The Japanese army had two infantry brigades and two infantry battalions of the 241st Regiment, with less than 4000 soldiers.After three full hours of fighting in Anton City, there was still no winner.

However, at this moment, Colonel Eguchi, who had transferred the former enemy headquarters to the city wall of Andong City, was shocked to find out.Of the two infantry brigades that entered the county seat, several squadrons have already disappeared.As for the several squadrons that are still in contact with the wing headquarters, they also suffered heavy losses in the continuous street fighting.

As time went on, the solemn expression on Colonel Eguchi's face became more and more serious.

Especially after the four infantry squadrons of the second brigade lost contact with themselves again.Colonel Eguchi's heart finally had a hint of emotion and uneasiness.

The chief of staff standing beside him reminded with a look of reluctance: "Co-leader, four squadrons have already disappeared. Life and death are uncertain. If the fight continues like this, the two infantry brigades will be wiped out. I suggest to order the troops Temporarily withdraw from Andong City, after figuring out the enemy's strength and tactics, then readjust the strength and tactics for a new round of attack... >

General Eguchi, who was also worried about the troops entering the city, took advantage of the slope to get off the donkey, and quickly ordered: "Then why are you still standing there? Immediately send a signal to the troops and order the troops in the city to retreat quickly..."

"Hi..."

Three signal flares were launched into the air, and the commander of the wing Changjiangkou.Quickly walked to the city gate and began to wait for the retreating troops.

1 minute, 2 minutes... After a full 10 minutes, a troop with heavy losses and half of the wounded finally appeared at the gate of the city.

"How could this be...>

While speaking, the squadron leader with the rank of captain on his shoulder walked quickly to Colonel Eguchi with his injured arm, and saluted and reported: "Regimental Captain, the Second Squadron of the Third Infantry Brigade was ordered to retreat, come to gather, and should arrive at 168 89 people, including 25 who were seriously injured and lost combat effectiveness, and 64 existing combatants...>

Looking at a squadron that had lost more than half of it in front of him, Colonel Eguchi could hardly believe his eyes.Staring at the squadron leader in front of him, he almost growled and asked back: "Baga, there are less than 90 people left in a full infantry squadron, what are you doing for food, and what face do you have standing here, why don't you get out of here?" go down...>

However, what Colonel Eguchi did not expect was that the Second Squadron in front of him was just an appetizer for attacking him tonight.

Under the anxious waiting of Chief Eguchi, three more squadrons appeared at the gate of the city one after another.However, the degree of loss of these three squadrons is definitely not better than that of the second squadron.

After the four squadrons that had been in contact with the wing headquarters successfully withdrew from Andong City, Colonel Eguchi never waited for an organized imperial army to withdraw from Andong County.

It wasn't until the gunshots that had been raging for several hours in Andong City completely stopped that Colonel Eguchi closed his eyes in despair.Of the two infantry brigades that I sent into the city, there were a total of 2000 people, but there were only less than 400 people left who successfully exited Anton.In addition to the 800st Infantry Battalion, which has already been wiped out, the entire [-]th Infantry Regiment has less than [-] people left...>

Facing the heavy loss of troops, the desperate Colonel Eguchi knew that his military career was completely over.

Facing the chief of staff beside him, he ordered with a look of despair: "Chief of staff, from now on, the Eighth Infantry Regiment will be handed over to you. The troops suffered such heavy losses, and I, the regiment leader, must bear the primary responsibility..."

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The Brigade Headquarters of the Fourth Brigade saw the loss report sent by the chief of staff of the Eighth Wing. The brigade head, Major General Toyota, could hardly believe his eyes.After being repeatedly confirmed by the chief of staff, he asked with a murderous look: "What about Chief Eguchi, the troops suffered such heavy losses, why didn't he come to report..."

"Report to Your Excellency, the captain of the Eguchi Regiment has apologized to His Majesty the Emperor on the battlefield after learning of the casualties of the troops...>

"Baga, Eguchi-kun is not a warrior of the Great Japanese Empire, but a coward...>

At this time, of course no one was going to offend the anger of Major General Toyota, the head of the brigade.

After a full 5 minutes, maybe Major General Toyota was tired of scolding.The chief of staff of the brigade dared to suggest: "Brigade commander, the Eighth Infantry Regiment suffered heavy losses. Andong County is still in the hands of the Chinese army. I don't know what's next...>

"Anton City must be taken no matter what...>

"In the street fighting just now, although we suffered heavy losses, the Chinese army in the city also suffered heavy losses. As long as we can maintain our offensive and continue to attack, we will definitely be able to take Anton before the Chinese reinforcements arrive..."

Then, facing the subordinates in front of him, he decisively ordered: "Order; the Seventh Infantry Regiment, continue to attack Andong County...>