Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

reinforcements arrive

In the headquarters of the 241 regiment located at the east gate of Andong County, all kinds of telephone rings have completely filled the entire headquarters.

After each combat staff member answered the call, he would walk to the map that displayed the topographic map of the entire county, and mark the battle report he had just received on the map for the reference of the head of the team, Tang Guangrui.

The Japanese army stopped attacking, and the noisy telephone ringing for several hours finally began to quiet down.Of course, several combat staff officers who came and went in a hurry and have been busy for several hours can also breathe a sigh of relief to replenish their constantly consumed physical strength and energy.

However, among dozens of people in the regiment headquarters, only the regiment leader Tang Guangrui and the chief of staff Huang Zhenghua were the only two.Not only did he not show any relaxed look on his face, but was shrouded in a thick and dignified expression instead. [

Because, just now, the troop casualty report just calculated by the staff department was already in the hands of the two of them.

Several hours of street fighting, although the Japanese suffered heavy losses.However, the second and third battalions of the 241 regiment defending the city also suffered a lot of losses.

The casualty reports in the hands of the two clearly showed the specific losses of the two main battalions in the street fighting just now.

"The second battalion directly killed 386 people and seriously injured 49 people who lost combat effectiveness... The third battalion directly killed 340 people and seriously injured 35 people who lost combat effectiveness...>

The combined losses of the two infantry battalions were less than half of the losses of the Japanese army.However, the Japanese could afford to lose by virtue of their superiority in force.But as for myself, the entire 241 regiment is full of less than 3000 people, plus the loss of the first battalion a few hours ago, the strength in my hands.Due to continuous battle losses, it has dropped to more than a thousand people.

And the Japanese army outside the city.According to the calculation of the loss, there are at least 6000 people.

Use [-] remnants to block the remaining [-] elite Japanese troops.Tang Guangrui believed that even if he continued to fight street fighting that was more beneficial to him, he did not have the ability to guarantee victory.However, thinking of the possible huge impact on the entire Northeast War situation after Andong City was occupied by the Japanese.Captain Tang Guangrui's face was covered by a firm look invisibly.

After a short period of contemplation, he asked Chief of Staff Huang Zhenghua in front of him: "Chief of Staff, the troops are insufficient. I don't know what you think about the next battle situation... >

A bitter smile flashed across Huang Zhenghua's face, and he said to the head of the regiment in front of him: "The regiment, the situation is not optimistic... According to Master Sun's caller ID, the armored brigade that reinforces the county town has three hours to go. to the battlefield. And we only have a thousand available soldiers. If the Japanese army outside the city launches another attack regardless of consumption, the thousand or so men in our hands will be lost if we persist for two hours at most..."

"At that time, even if reinforcements arrive on the battlefield, Andong County will have changed hands. The Japanese Fourth Brigade that occupied Andong County can quickly cross the river and blow up the pontoon bridge on the river. From the rear, the wēixié division seat... "

Chief of Staff Huang Zhenghua's speculation is not wrong.His voice just fell.The earth-shattering explosion of heavy artillery shells was transmitted to the regiment headquarters again.At the same time, a combat staff officer.Quickly ran in front of the two of them, and reported with a slightly frightened salute.

"Tuan Zao. The Chief of Staff, the Japanese are attacking again..."

"You bastard, you really don't want us to live...>

The combat staff replied: "The Japanese army dispatched a total of two infantry brigades and one tank squadron, with a total strength of 2000 people..."

"What, the little devil also dispatched tank troops...>

The combat staff affirmed: "Yes, regiment...>

"It seems that the little devil is bound to win our Andong County... >

Chief of Staff Huang Zhengqing replied unhurriedly: "Tuan Zuo, we don't have to worry about the little devil's light tank at all..."

"According to the intelligence issued by the superiors, the frontal armor of the Japanese light tanks is less than [-] mm. Although it can block the frontal fire of rifles and light and heavy machine guns, it cannot block the direct fire of infantry artillery and mountain artillery. ’ attack, even the large-caliber anti-aircraft machine guns equipped by the air defense company can easily penetrate the frontal armor of the tank...” [

The head of the regiment, Tang Guangrui, nodded noncommittally, and replied: "Chief of Staff, I am not worried about the little devil tanks. At worst, the air defense company and the mountain artillery battalion will be transferred to the front line. However, I am most worried about the two infantry brigades of the Japanese army... According to the analysis of the battle situation a few ten minutes ago, to block the two infantry brigades of the Japanese army, we must mobilize at least two infantry battalions or more. But what we are doing now, let alone two battalions, we cannot even draw a full-strength main battalion out…"

Under the gaze of the head of the regiment Tang Guangrui, the chief of staff seemed to have made a huge determination, and said: "Tuan, it seems that we have reached a critical moment where we must use the reserve team..."

"Reserves...>

Hearing these three words, Tang Guangrui immediately thought of the Andong County Garrison Battalion and the Andong County Police Squadron stationed in the city.

After a short period of contemplation, he turned to Huang Zhengqing and asked hesitantly: "Chief of Staff, I really want to use this group of recruits who have not received much training... You know, street fighting is the most desperate place. Sending these recruits to the battlefield of street fighting , is tantamount to pushing them into the fire pit, letting them die..."

Chief of Staff Huang Zhengqing shook his head and explained: "Tuan Zuo, if you don't do this, the 241st Regiment alone can't stop the Japanese offensive...>

After some hesitation, Tang Guangrui's expression gradually became serious.Facing Huang Zhenghua in front of him, he ordered: "Chief of Staff, just do as you say...>

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In Andong City, where bullets are flying everywhere.Accompanied by a huge engine roar, a little devil light tank.Appeared slowly at the intersection of the street.At the same time, a squadron of devil soldiers, like a group of ants, clings to the tank and slowly penetrates into the street.

The commander of the [-]nd Battalion and [-]th Company, who stood firm on this street, frowned when he saw the little devil tank suddenly appearing from the street.He ordered to the three platoon leaders around him: "We must find a way to kill the little devil tank, otherwise, the enemy's tank guns are too big for us...>

at this time.The sudden explosion on the battlefield seemed to confirm what the company commander said.

When the commander of the fourth company just gave the order, a machine gun team hidden in the front of the street had already launched an attack on the Japanese light tanks.However, when the flames of the machine gun shot a string of sparks on the front armor of the tank, the 37mm short-barreled artillery equipped by the Japanese light tank had quickly adjusted the muzzle and aimed at the position of the machine gun team...>

"Boom...>

The shell exploded, and a puff of black smoke slowly rose from the machine gun team's position.The machine gun position that was still roaring just now, at this moment.Has become silent.You don't need to think about it, you know the end of the first machine gun team.

"Doggy little devil... >

"Revenge is certain...>

Then, the conversation changed, and he ordered with a serious face: "However, the little devil's tank should be handed over to special personnel to clean it up... Order the regiment headquarters to assign the large-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun squad that lost to us to attack immediately to destroy the little devil tank…"

"You three platoons, quickly prepare for battle... After the little devil tank was destroyed by the anti-aircraft machine gun, quickly began to counterattack, at all costs, eat this squadron... >

Soon, a large-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun was carried by several soldiers and sent to a house facing the street less than 50 meters away from the Japanese tank.

Install the tripod, and slowly shoot out the thick barrel of the anti-aircraft machine gun from the window... >

The bullet was loaded, and after a simple aim at the Japanese tank that was close at hand, the machine gunner with a sneer on his face pulled the trigger of his machine gun without hesitation.

The gunfire sounded, and a string of thick tongues of flame quickly spewed out from the constantly jumping muzzle, shooting at the Japanese light tank. [

Under the contemptuous eyes of the Japanese army behind the tank, the bullets "shot" at the front armor of the tank did not shoot a string of sparks and then fell to the ground as before.Instead, a series of black bullet holes were punched on the seemingly indestructible armor on the front of the tank.

The anti-aircraft machine gun bullets fired into the tank remained undiminished, and continued to shoot and kill all Japanese soldiers standing in front of them.In the blink of an eye, the three Japanese soldiers inside the chariot were all shot to death.The tank that was constantly advancing, because it suddenly lost its driver, slammed into the houses on both sides of the street like a blind bison.

Losing the cover of the tank, a squadron of little devils was quickly exposed to the muzzles of more than a dozen general-purpose machine guns.Before the astonished Japanese army could react, they were brutally attacked by more than a dozen general-purpose machine guns.

After a 10-minute exchange of fire, the Second Battalion and the Fourth Company managed to eat up a squadron of the Japanese Army at the cost of losing an infantry platoon.

…………………>

On the road from Shenyang to Andong, a torrent of steel composed of more than 100 armored combat vehicles quickly galloped towards Andong after a thick layer of dust was rolled up on the road.

In an armored command vehicle located in the center of the steel torrent, Sun Liren, the commander of the armored division, was listening to the loss of troops with a serious face.

"Master, because of the continuous long-distance raids, the engines of two medium tanks and three armored vehicles have been burned out, and they have to leave the convoy. Look, do you want to order the convoy to slow down a little, otherwise, in the next On the way of the rapid march, at least five chariots withdrew from the battle... >

A pair of eyes, Sun Liren, who never left the map in front of him from the beginning to the end, still did not look up, but asked coldly: "How far are we from Andong County..."

"There are still the last thirty kilometers...>

"One hour, still too slow...>

"According to the latest battle report sent by the head of the 241 regiment Tang. Andong County has reached a critical moment of life and death. We must seize all the time. Rush to Andong County...>

Speaking of this, a trace of strong murderous intent quickly radiated from Sun Liren's face.Facing the combat staff officer who bowed his head and said nothing in front of him, he decisively ordered: "What are you doing in a daze, order the armored group. Keep the speed at hand and continue to move forward. All tanks that fall behind should rest on the spot and wait for the follow-up troops... >

"Yes, Master...>

The combat staff officer had just picked up the vehicle-mounted walkie-talkie and was about to give an order.The car radio transceiver less than two meters away from Lisun Liren suddenly heard the familiar 'beep beep...>

In less than 2 minutes, a telegram.They were sent to Sun Liren by the telegraph operator.Let the teacher Sun Liren frown, which was still stretched, suddenly frowned.

He said to himself: "It seems that if we want to reinforce Andong County, we must first break through this line of defense...>

subsequently.Facing the radio operator in front of him, he decisively ordered: "Xiao Wang, call back immediately. Ask the special warfare division to immediately investigate the specific force configuration of the Japanese blocking position... >

Soon, there was a call back from the special operations division.They were sent to Sun Liren.At the same time, the combat map placed in front of Sun Liren.A line of defense was also quickly marked by the combat staff.

After reading the deployment of Japanese troops on the map, division commander Sun Liren couldn't help but gasped, and said, "I didn't expect that the little devil would use a heavy artillery unit to deal with us. Since the Japanese think highly of my armored division, Then I, Sun Liren, will follow all their tricks."

Along with a sharp murderous aura, it slowly emanated from Sun Liren's body.

Commander Sun Liren was already facing the combat staff officer in front of him, and ordered with a serious expression: "Commander Wang, immediately issue orders to the battalions...the medium tank battalion, attack immediately, and break through the Japanese defense line five kilometers away with lightning speed. ...>

"The First Armored Battalion, set off immediately, assault the position of the Japanese Heavy Artillery Wing, and destroy it..."

"The rest of the troops, continue to advance at a fast pace. After the tank battalion opened the gap, attack the Japanese army outside Anton City and wipe out the Japanese fourth brigade...>

As soon as the order was issued, 40 tanks of a tank battalion quickly broke away from the tank group, and rushed towards the defense line held by the Japanese Eighth Infantry Regiment five kilometers away at their fastest speed.

At the same time, the 40 tanks of the First Armored Battalion, plus an elite infantry battalion carried by the tanks, also left the group, turned to a small road next to the road, and headed towards the Japanese heavy artillery position in a mighty way. .

Under the leadership of the regiment chief of staff, more than a thousand remaining members of the Eighth Infantry Regiment of the Japanese Army brandished shovels and carried out construction work.

However, a complete blocking position obviously cannot be built in a few hours.The dense Japanese army just dug the trenches under their feet to a depth of less than one meter.The ground where the entire blocking position was located suddenly began to tremble slightly.

Afterwards, the huge and dull roar of the engine has spread to everyone's ears from far and near.

The first steel monster from the tank battalion slowly entered the little devil's field of vision and appeared in front of them.The faces of most of the more than a thousand Japanese soldiers who were still waving shovels turned pale.As for the rest of the Japanese army, although they suppressed their inner fear, they did not show it.However, they were holding their shovels tightly, and with their trembling hands, they told everyone that they were terrified in the face of the armored clusters of the Chinese army one after another.

The chief of staff who had taken over the command of the wing, while terrified, almost barked orders at the subordinates around him.

"Baga, it's a chariot, a Chinese chariot...>

"Wooooow...>

Looking around, about 500 meters away from the blocking position, dozens of heavy artillery shells exploded one after another.In the blink of an eye, dozens of huge craters were blasted out.At the same time, groups of fireballs mixed with a large amount of thick smoke have risen from these positions, quickly covering the entire area within tens of meters around the point of impact.

Round after round, the torrent of steel composed of forty medium tanks was getting closer and closer to him.The heavy artillery wing has already used shells to create a fire zone at a distance of 500 meters from the position.

Seeing this, the company's chief of staff seemed to have seen the tragic scene of Chinese tanks being blown into ruins by heavy artillery shells after they rushed into the fire zone.With a confident smile on the corner of his mouth, he ordered loudly to his subordinates: "Yo Xi, with this fire belt, the Chinese tanks must not be able to rush through...>