The Bright Sword of Changjin Lake becomes stronger

Major General Byers pondered for a moment and said, "Maybe this would be better."

Van Fleet said very firmly: "It is very necessary. Only in this way can we better control this force and improve their combat effectiveness."

"Otherwise they will always be nothing more than a piece of sand."

Major General Byers frowned and said, "But if this is the case, will those Koreans agree?"

"Hmph~!"

Van Fleet snorted coldly and said, "It's not up to them."

"I will report this matter to Commander Ridgway and implement it as soon as possible."

Major General Byers frowned and said: "Commander, isn't our mission now to win this battle as soon as possible? We..."

Van Fleet said: "From an overall perspective, it is more important to reorganize these Korean troops and restore their combat effectiveness."

"That……"

Van Fleet said: "Okay, you just need to hold the defense line here, and you can launch an appropriate attack on the enemies on the eastern front."

"According to my judgment, they should not have sufficient strength to launch a full-scale decisive battle with us now."

"That's why they look for these Korean troops with low combat effectiveness, defeat them, and boost their own morale."

"Hmph~! It's impossible to deceive me with such low-level tactics."

Major General Byers pondered for a moment and said, "What you said makes some sense."

Van Fleet continued: "And the Western Front battlefield is the main battlefield, and the eastern region is not that important."

"The enemy's move may be to deliberately attract our attention. They will lure our attention to the eastern front and then launch an attack on the western front."

"Can this tactic of seducing the east and attacking the west deceive us?"

Major General Byers said with a smile: "The commander still sees clearly. If this is the case, then we only need to hold our position and defense line."

Van Fleet pointed to the sand table and said: "Didn't we also march eastward from the southern region and take over some Korean army positions?"

"I guess these volunteers don't dare to risk going deeper. Their attack stop line should be in this area."

"So don't worry too much. You just need to stabilize the existing defense line. Blocking their attack this time will be no problem at all."

"We should follow the original strategy, consume them first and wait for the opportunity to counterattack. Only in this way can we win."

Byers nodded and said, "I understand."

Van Fleet continued: "I will return to Seoul immediately to meet with Commander Ridgway."

"If there is anything going on here, remember to report it in time."

"yes sir!"

Major General Byers responded quickly.

……

Wu Qianli did not expect that the enemy would completely give up on the Wuma Zhi.

All U.S. troops supporting the east also chose to take a detour from the south and rush to the eastern battlefield.

In this way, Wuma Zhi will become less important.

Soon new instructions came from superiors.

Gangqi Regiment gathered urgently in the Wumazhi area.

The defense of Wumazhi was all handed over to other friendly forces.

After handing over the defense, Wu Qianli led the soldiers of the Gang 7th Regiment to the assembly point.

Wu Qianli settled the troops and then found Mei Sheng.

"Lao Mei, what mission are we going to perform this time?"

Mei Sheng replied: "Our regiment still has to perform roundabout missions."

Yu Congrong on the side frowned slightly and asked, "Do you want to continue going south?"

"Those stick guys can run faster than rabbits. This battle is really not easy to fight."

Mei Sheng said: "Our enemies are not only the Korean troops, but also the US military, and our opponent this time should be the 10th US Army."

"Our superiors have instructed us to advance hand in hand with the attacking group, quickly make a circuitous move to the southwest, and seize Highland 674!"

"According to preliminary information, the enemy has deployed about a battalion of troops nearby, so it will be very difficult to capture Highland 674."

Wu Qianli clenched the handle of the gun and said: "No matter how difficult the task is, we must complete it resolutely and thoroughly."

"Instruct the whole group to get ready and set off in about half an hour."

"Yes!"

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After the troops were assembled, the 7th Gang Regiment and the 1st Offensive Regiment quickly moved towards the enemy's rear under the cover of darkness.

The scouts had scouted the route in advance. Although the mountain road was rugged and difficult to navigate, it was very smooth, except that the speed was a little slower.

While bypassing Highland 674, Wu Qianli hid in the distance and observed the situation on Highland 674.

The enemy has a garrison on the mountain, so there are some lights on the mountain. With these lights, the situation above can be clearly seen.

Wu Qianli observed carefully for a while and couldn't help but frown. First of all, Highland 674 was easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Moreover, the enemy has deployed a lot of troops on the mountain and seems to have built some forts. As a result, it becomes more difficult to capture this hilltop.

Wu Qianli thought to himself: This will inevitably be another fierce battle.

However, the task of the Gangqi Regiment is not easy, because once the battle starts, nearby enemies will definitely support Highland 674, and Wu Qianli is ready to lead the Gangqi Regiment to cooperate with the attack of the No. Regiment and try to block enemy reinforcements.

Thinking of this, Wu Qianli put away the telescope and continued to move forward with the soldiers.

We successfully bypassed Highland 674 and arrived at the nameless canyon.

Wu Qianli first led a few soldiers to climb the hillsides on both sides of the valley and observed the surrounding terrain.

I found that the terrain here is very suitable for blocking, and the enemy only arranged a checkpoint here.

After the battle begins, as long as this checkpoint is destroyed, the entire valley can be occupied and a defensive position constructed.

Pinghe ran to Wu Qianli with his gun and said softly: "Observe well, there are about 20 enemies in the checkpoint, and four on each side of the mountain."

Wu Qianli nodded slightly and ordered: "Pinghe, Wu Jin, each of you lead a team of people, quietly go to the mountain, and stay hidden."

"When the battle starts, kill the enemies on the mountains on both sides first and seize the commanding heights."

"Yes!"

The two responded quickly.

"Yu Congrong!"

"To!"

Yu Congrong quickly came over.

Wu Qianli ordered: "Take your men and approach the enemy's checkpoint from the front, hide and wait."

"Once the battle starts, launch an attack immediately and take down the checkpoint for me."

"Please pay attention to your concealment. In addition to the enemies in the scanning card, there are also enemies on patrol. Hide them well and be sure not to expose them in advance."

"Yes!"

Yu Congrong and others responded quickly.

Then according to Wu Qianli's order, the soldiers began to act separately.

After everything was ready, and after waiting for about half an hour, gunshots and explosions came from the direction of Highland 674.

Then four shining flares shot into the air.

This was a prearranged attack signal.

Pinghe and Wu Jin each led a team of people, which had already gone around the cliff and approached the enemy's machine gun position on the top of the mountain.

The enemies on the mountain were also alerted. They stood up and stretched their necks, looking in the direction of Highland 674, trying to see what was going on.

Without saying a word, Pinghe raised his gun, aimed at an enemy, and pulled the trigger.

"Bang~!"

A crisp gunshot rang out, and the bullet instantly penetrated the foreign devil's head.

"Enemy attack~!"

The other three enemies hid one after another.

At this moment, three grenades emitted black smoke and landed directly on their position.

"Boom~! Boom~!"

A violent explosion sounded, and all three enemies were killed on the spot.

Pinghe rushed forward with several soldiers, successfully occupied the position on the commanding heights, set up a machine gun, and pointed it at the enemy checkpoint at the foot of the mountain.

By this time, the enemies in the checkpoint had been alerted, and Pinghe directly pulled the trigger without saying a word.

"Da da da~!"

A series of intensive gunshots rang out, and bullets flew past like raindrops. Several enemies were caught off guard and were immediately beaten into sieves and killed on the spot.

At the same time, Wu Jin also led another team and successfully killed four US soldiers on the opposite mountain and occupied the machine gun position.

The enemy's M2 heavy machine gun was set up, and it aimed at the enemy's position down the mountain and started firing.

Seeing that all the positions on the mountains on both sides had been taken, Yu Congrong shouted excitedly: "Comrades, rush up with me and kill them."

"Da da da~!"

Intense gunshots rang out, and bullets swept towards the enemy like raindrops.

"Chirp~!"

Amidst the ear-piercing whistling sound, a rocket hit the enemy's position.

"Boom~!"

A violent explosion sounded, and the enemies on the position were immediately blown away.

"Kill~!"

The brave soldiers swarmed forward, quickly wiped out all the remaining enemies, and successfully occupied the checkpoint.

Wu Qianli used a walkie-talkie to get in touch with the first attack group. Wu Qianli shouted into the microphone: "Lao Tan, we have captured the valley checkpoint, and the soldiers are currently building blocking positions."

"Don't worry about attacking the high ground. As long as our seventh regiment is here, it's impossible for an enemy to pass through here."

On the other end, Tan Ziwei, who was promoted to the head of the first attack group, excitedly held the microphone and said, "Great job. Now the main force has begun to attack Highland 674. The enemy is resisting very tenaciously. It will take a little more to capture Highland 674." I’ll leave the time to you.” After the explanation, the phone was hung up.

Wu Qianli ordered Mei Sheng: "Lao Mei, let the soldiers build positions as soon as possible, especially the anti-gun holes must be dug out as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

Mei Sheng responded quickly, turned around and left in a hurry.

Then Wu Qianli said to Lei Gong: "Lei Gong, you should set up the cannon as soon as possible, and it will be on the mountain over there, from a high position, and it will be hidden and safe."

Lei Gong grinned and said: "Captain, you are really good. You have a very discerning eye. I also spotted that place just now."

"Don't worry, I'll take someone there right away."

Wu Qianli took Wu Wanli and climbed directly to the highest point of the valley, observing the surrounding terrain.

"Wanli, what do you think of this place?"

Wu Wanli smiled and said: "It's easy to defend but difficult to attack. It's suitable for us to block."

Wu Qianli turned his head and glanced in the direction of Highland 674, and saw continuous artillery fire and gunfire. It was obvious that the battle had entered its most intense stage.

Wu Qianli said with a serious face: "Today is bound to be a fierce battle. Let's all cheer up and try to kill more of these American devils."

"Yes!"

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A few hours later, in the nameless canyon.

Wu Qianli and the soldiers of the Gang 7th Regiment were ready for battle.

Not long after, a convoy came from a distance, coming to support the enemy reinforcements at Highland 674.

There were armored personnel carriers and tanks in the convoy.

Wu Qianli observed the situation and then made a gesture to let the soldiers prepare for battle.

"No need to waste cannonballs, just get the enemy closer and then hit them."

"Yes!"

In the battle just now, the enemies in the distance also heard the noise, and they also knew that this place had been occupied by volunteers.

So under the cover of the tanks, the infantry all dismounted, formed a battle formation, and began to attack the valley.

Wu Qianli looked at the heavy tank in front and frowned slightly.

These guys have rough skin and thick flesh, so it is difficult to destroy them, and it is still difficult to deal with them.

However, Wu Qianli had already been prepared. Anti-tank mines had been laid on the road below the mountain.

In order to increase the power, Wu Qianli also made some modifications to the mines.

A very simple modification, tie two anti-tank mines and two anti-tank grenades together and bury them together.

When the anti-tank mine exploded, it detonated together with these two anti-tank grenades.

Wu Qianli guessed that an ordinary anti-tank mine could not completely blow up such a heavy tank. Adding these two anti-tank grenades should be enough.

Even if it can't be completely blown up, it can still paralyze him.

"Boom~!"

A violent explosion sounded, and the tank indeed hit the mine. As a violent explosion sounded, the fire instantly engulfed the tank.

After the smoke cleared, only the remains of a tank that had been bombed beyond recognition and caught fire were left on the scene.

Wu Qianli then shouted loudly: "Concentrate your firepower on me and hit me hard!"

"Da da da~!"

"Chirp chirp chirp~!"

For a moment, guns and artillery fired, and bullets and mortar shells were like raindrops, flying into the enemy's ranks one after another.

"Boom~! Boom~!"

A violent explosion sounded, and the enemy's victims were immediately turned upside down. An enemy officer shouted loudly: "Organize firepower immediately to suppress their firepower."

"Take the tanks on top and continue the attack!"

Following the enemy officer's order, several tanks from behind immediately rumbled up.

The destroyed tank was also pushed aside by the tank behind it. Under the cover of the tank, the enemy troops continued to attack forward.

However, not far away, there was another violent explosion, and the second tank was also destroyed.

Wu Qianli and the soldiers aimed at the enemy soldiers behind them and kept shooting.

Rows of mortars from the artillery battalion also continued to bombard the enemy's ranks.

However, the enemy's artillery could not hit Lei Gong's mortars, so now they are in a very passive situation.

After a fierce battle, the enemy suffered heavy losses and immediately withdrew from the valley.

Looking at the retreating enemy troops, Wu Qianli did not dare to relax at all, and quickly ordered his troops to continue to strengthen the defensive positions on the spot to prevent the enemy troops from attacking again.

Because these enemies were only temporarily repulsed, they may launch a larger attack at any time.

And even if Highland 674 is captured, the enemy will definitely mobilize troops to launch a counterattack.

Because they couldn't give up Highland 674 so easily, especially as time passed by.

After daybreak, their situation became even more dangerous.

Therefore, they must now build tunnels in a safe place that can withstand the enemy's indiscriminate bombardment.

At this moment, under the command of Tan Ziwei, the main force of the attacking group had successfully annihilated the remaining enemies on Highland 674 and completely occupied Highland 674.

Tan Ziwei called the liaison officer and asked, "How is the situation over there at the Seventh Regiment?"

The liaison officer said: "They have repelled the first round of the US military's attack, but preliminary judgment shows that there are more and more US military reinforcements."

Tan Ziwei nodded slightly and said, "We have now occupied Highland 674, but the battle is not over yet."

"Our mission has not been completed yet. We need to build a line of defense in the nearby area to prevent the enemy from launching a counterattack."

"The Seventh Regiment is also very important. If there is any situation, you must notify me in time."

"Yes!"

The liaison officer responded quickly, then raised his hand to salute a military salute and turned to leave.

Tan Ziwei held up the telescope and observed the surrounding situation.

Then Tan Ziwei gave instructions: "Inform the troops directly under the regiment and ask them to quickly occupy all the hills in the nearby area."

"Deploy more false flags and make some straw men on various hills to confuse the enemy."

"Yes!"

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Inside the headquarters of Major General Byers

A U.S. Army major said: "Reporting to the commander, we just received a report that Highland 674 has been lost."

"what?"

Major General Byers immediately rushed to the sand table, stared at the sand table and asked, "Has Highland 674 been lost?"

"Yes, sir!"

Major General Byers cursed: "Damn it, why did they suddenly appear at Highland 674?"

An officer next to him pointed at the sand table and said: "I guess they came here in a roundabout way. These volunteers are the best at this kind of tactics."

Byers rarely frowned and said: "This is not the key. The key is their purpose of attacking Highland 674?"

The US military officer asked: "Are you saying that they have changed their tactical focus?"

Major General Byers pointed to the sand table and said: "If they don't attack us, is it necessary to attack Highland 674?"

"Now that they have captured Highland 674, they must have a purpose. Don't you understand such a simple truth?"

"yes sir!"

Major General Byers pointed to the sand table and said: "Combined with other information we have obtained recently, we can basically conclude that they want to attack our 10th Army."

"This is completely different from what we expected before. We thought they would not have the guts or the strength to attack us."

"It seems now that we underestimated them."

"Immediately pass on the order and order all troops to temporarily stop attacking eastward."

"The troops that have already reached the east must withdraw to their own defense areas immediately."

"yes sir!"

"In addition, we must immediately organize troops to launch counterattacks against the enemy forces that have entered our defense area. We must eliminate all these enemies, especially important locations such as Highland 674. We must concentrate our superior forces to recapture them without any mistakes. .”

"yes sir!"

……

"Your Majesty General, you are so wise and your judgment is extremely correct. Just as you said, these enemies are indeed attacking our defense area now."

Major General Byers stared at the sand table in front of him and said: "These hateful guys always use this unexpected method. They think they can defeat us in this way, but they don't know that this is just their most ridiculous idea."

"With our strength, as long as we take this war seriously, there is no way they can defeat us."

"Now that it's daylight, I want to see how capable they are."

"We still have to do what we did before this time and completely defeat these hateful guys, leaving no one behind."

"Order all units to attack the enemies in front of you with all their strength, and be sure to completely defeat them."

"In addition, immediately notify the Air Force and ask them to send aircraft to assist in the battle and launch all-round bombings against the Chinese army. Let these ignorant guys see what real modern warfare is."

"yes sir!"

"Dingling bell~!"

At this time, the phone rang, and the staff officer next to him answered the phone.

"Your Excellency General, this is the phone number of Your Excellency the Commander."

Major General Byers quickly took the call and said, "Hello, I'm Byers."

"Byers! I heard that the volunteers have turned their guns and started attacking us."

"Yes, Commander! At present, most of our defense lines have been attacked by them, and the enemies on the front, which are directly north of our defense line, are also ready to move and seem to have the intention to attack us."

"Although our defense line in the north is very strong, due to previous strategic adjustments, we transferred some of our troops, resulting in our current forces being relatively scattered, and we cannot guarantee absolute security now."

Van Fleet on the opposite side said with a serious face: "Byers, listen, we must block this round of offensive by the Chinese army no matter what, and we will never allow any mistakes. Do you understand?"

"yes sir!" (End of chapter)