I am God of War in Snow Leopard

Chapter 242 Risky division of troops
However, the Japs soon discovered that fighting hand-to-hand was too wishful thinking.

Because the five tanks and more than a dozen vehicle-mounted machine guns and anti-aircraft machine guns of the Huben Regiment formed a dense and powerful cross-fire network.

Their charge path was blocked tightly. Those Japanese soldiers who charged forward bravely with bayonets in hand fell in pieces under the powerful firepower blockade of the Tiger Regiment.

No matter how brave a soldier is, he is still made of flesh and blood.

It can't stop the intensive blow of the terrifying steel bullet rain that is enough to smash the human body into pieces!

What's more, there are hundreds of officers and soldiers of the first battalion armed to the teeth on the side of the Huben regiment.

Therefore, the old devil Yamada Hirobumi soon found out in despair that his subordinates were shot and killed by the powerful crossfire of the opposite Chinese army.

Especially those soldiers who charged forward almost fell down in rows.

What made Hirofumi Yamada most desperate was that the Chinese army on the opposite side took advantage of this opportunity, and Bu Tan coordinated with him and rushed towards them.

The various units of the Yamada detachment, which suffered heavy casualties, were simply unable to compete.

It didn't take long for a rout to happen, one pass ten, ten pass one hundred, and finally almost all the remaining devil soldiers collapsed across the board.

Even Yamada Hirobumi, the leader of the detachment, was surrounded by his adjutants and accompanying guards, and was forced to flee into the city by the rout.

Seeing that the own army, which was clearly the attacking side, was defeated by the defenders in the city like a mountain.

Yamada Hirobumi was about to explode, but there was nothing he could do.

Because, in the context of this general defeat, one person's power is limited.

Even if he is the supreme commander of this force, it will be difficult to turn the tide.

Because even if he kills him, he may not be able to stop his subordinates from escaping.

What made Hirofumi Yamada and the accompanying adjutants even more frightening was that those wolf-like Chinese soldiers and the five invincible Chinese tanks were chasing them not far away.

If you don't leave, if a shell hits you, you will be reimbursed.

In this way, Yamada Hirobumi, the old devil's first full-strength attack, was humiliated by the first battalion of the Huben regiment and half of the tank battalion, and was defeated and retreated from the city.

The Second and Third Battalions, also supported by half a tank battalion led by Zhou Weiguo and Xu Hu, also successfully repulsed the Japanese attack by the Yingsen Detachment and the 18th Mixed Brigade.

The devil's first wave of fierce attack on Xuyi County ended with a complete victory for the Huben Regiment. ,

On the offensive position of the Yamada detachment, Hirobumi Yamada, who felt ashamed, suddenly raised a knife and was about to cut seppuku, but was quickly stopped by the adjutant next to him: "Sir, please calm down! The winner has not yet been decided, you can't do this."

"Yes, General, we still have the power to fight, and we haven't reached the last moment yet!"

Under the persuasion of his adjutants, Yamada Hirobumi gradually calmed down, put down the saber in his hand, and asked one of the adjutants: "How are the casualties of the troops?"

"Three thousand offensive troops, with more than 500 casualties, among which the 7th Battalion no longer exists."

The adjutant replied sullenly.

"Bagaya Road!" Yamada Hirobumi was furious when a burst of hurried footsteps came from the west.

Following the sound, I saw Ying Senling and others walking over in a hurry.

As soon as he saw that everyone in the Yamada detachment was dejected and their morale was low, Order Takamori knew something was wrong and immediately asked: "Yamada-kun, how is the fighting situation on your side?"

Yamada Hirobumi said angrily: "It failed. The Chinese army dispatched tanks to counterattack. We couldn't resist and were driven out of the city by them."

After finishing speaking, Yamada Bowen asked back: "What about your side? Is there any progress?"

Ying Senling also sighed and said: "Similarly, the tank troops of the China Army were divided into two groups and launched a fire attack on us!

The firepower of these damned Chinese tanks is very powerful, and one is even more powerful than the ten tanks of the imperial army.

Our warriors are completely vulnerable to their powerful firepower! "

"Flesh and blood can't compete with steel after all!"

The leader of the 18th Mixed Brigade also sighed with a dark face.

"For now, the only option is to request air support."

An accompanying adjutant of Order Takamori said: “The Chinese Army in the city not only has tanks and chariots, but also a large artillery unit.

When our troops attacked just now, their artillery fire also caused us a lot of casualties.

Therefore, it may be difficult for a strong attack to be effective in a short period of time.

We can only call for air support, coupled with joint bombardment by our artillery group, to clear out the artillery and tanks of the Chinese Army in the city to the greatest extent possible.

Then we can reorganize our forces to attack, and then we can hope to capture Xuyi County! "

"Yo Xi." Takamori nodded happily, and then said to Hirofumi Yamada: "Mr. Yamada, the matter is very important. You and I must jointly send a message to Commander Hata Toshiro for help. Please send enough aviation troops to support us in the battle!"

"Yes." Yamada Hirobumi nodded happily and said, "Just do as Takamori-kun said."

Seeing that Yamada Hirobumi was somewhat depressed, Takamori immediately turned his head and shouted: "Order all the artillery units to immediately bombard Xuyi City indiscriminately.

Maximum ammo base!In addition, send power to the front army headquarters to request air support! "

"General, do you mean to shoot out all the shells?" A devil's adjutant present was a little shocked.

"Yes." Takamori shouted in a stern voice: "Fill out all the shells, then concentrate all the main forces, and attack again!"

"Hai!" The adjutants took the order and left without hesitation.

……

In the city, after repelling the Japanese attack.

Xu Qingfeng did not let the troops go out of the city to pursue them, but only chased them near the city wall, and then ordered to stop the pursuit.

"Order all companies and platoons to retreat quickly and pay attention to concealed artillery and air defense. The enemy will definitely retaliate with artillery fire."

"Yes!" Sun Kui and others accepted the order in unison and quickly executed it.

Xu Qingfeng himself also took five tanks, and quickly retreated to the vicinity of the regiment headquarters in the north of the city.

It happened that Zhou Weiguo, Xu Hu and the other five Sherman tanks led by them also retreated here.

As soon as they met, Xu Qingfeng jumped out of the tank first and said to Zhou Weiguo and Xu Hu: "The Japanese will retaliate with artillery fire on us soon, so quickly disperse the tank battalion and hide it, just in case!"

Zhou Weiguo nodded and suggested: "There are no good defensive bunkers in the city. I suggest that Xu Hu take the tank battalion out of the city to hide first. What do you think?"

"You mean leaving the city from the north of the city?" Xu Qingfeng was a little surprised.

"Yes, the North Gate has not been attacked by the Japs yet. Even if a small number of Japs attack the security forces, they will not be able to stop our tank battalion!"

Zhou Weiguo Road.

Xu Qingfeng immediately fell into deep thought. Withdrawing the tank battalion at this time was tantamount to telling the devils that the tank battalion was not in the city.

In case the devils changed their tactics and directly organized another force to launch an attack, the pressure on the battalions of the Huben Regiment in the city would be greatly increased.

However, there are benefits to deploying this way.

That is, if the tank battalion successfully withdraws, it will not only avoid being bombarded by Japanese artillery and air strikes, but also cause unnecessary battle losses.

It can also allow the tank battalion to find a way to make a detour and launch a detour attack to the rear when the Japanese attack again.

Especially the Japanese artillery group poses a huge threat to the Tiger and Ben regiments.

If you can use the tank battalion to end the devil's artillery position, you will make a lot of money. ,

Without the fire cover of the artillery group, the Japanese outside the city became toothless tigers. How could they attack?
Thinking of this, Xu Qingfeng immediately decided to take a gamble.

But such a deployment of just one tank battalion was not enough, so he slightly modified Weiguo's suggestion next week: "Weiguo, in this way, I will hand over the tank battalion and cavalry company to you, and you will lead them to break out and withdraw from the north gate!
Pretend to withdraw, and after the devil's air attack is over, he will definitely organize another attack.

I am responsible for commanding the main battalions in the city and holding back the enemy's attacking troops.

At this time, you and Xu Hu lead the tank battalion and cavalry company to make a large detour to the enemy's rear, taking the opportunity to raid and destroy their artillery positions and even their headquarters!
In this way, the devils will definitely be in chaos, and we may be able to defeat them in one fell swoop by attacking back and forth! "

Zhou Weiguo's expression turned cold when he heard this, and said: "Is this plan a bit too risky, we all break out from the north gate, and then attack in a roundabout way.

Without the support of the tank battalion and the cavalry company, if you can't withstand the devil's attack, you will lose everything. "

Xu Qingfeng said confidently: "As long as I am here, you will be able to withstand it, so just feel free to carry out a roundabout attack!
Risks often coexist with benefits. If we are so passive in defensive counterattacks against the Japanese, even if we are able to defend Xuyi County in the end, our own casualties will definitely not be small.

So, the risk is worth taking! "

Zhou Weiguo nodded understandingly: "Well, then I'll do as you say. I'll lead the tank battalion and cavalry company in a roundabout way. You must hold on!"

"Don't worry!" Xu Qingfeng gave him a reassuring smile.

Zhou Weiguo didn't talk too much, and immediately climbed up the tank he was riding just now, and rushed towards the north gate with Xu Hu and other tank battalion officers and soldiers, as well as the cavalry company.

……

Zhou Weiguo's prediction was good. Only a small group of Japanese troops were cruising around the north gate to guard.

Faced with the surprise attack of ten Sherman tanks and dozens of Huben regiment cavalry, they were completely powerless to intercept.

Zhou Weiguo, Xu Hu and others led their troops to easily break through and disappeared in the north of the city.

When the news came back to the devil's joint headquarters in the south of the city, Rei Takamori and Hirobumi Yamada were all taken aback.

In particular, Yamada Hirobumi grabbed the Japanese second lieutenant who came to report and shouted: "You mean, only the tanks and cavalry units of the China Army broke out? Didn't the other main infantry units withdraw together?"

"Yes, General." Second Lieutenant Guizi nodded quickly.

Yamada Hirobumi let go of him, and couldn't help turning his head to Takamori Rei and others in surprise: "Everyone, what do you think?"

Ying Senling took the lead and said: "It's very strange, logically speaking, the China Huben Regiment has enough troops to break through, why didn't they take advantage of the situation to break through with the whole regiment?

With their tanks and vehicles, it is impossible for us to keep them! "

A staff officer present at the scene analyzed: "Could it be that the enemy army has received an order to defend Xuyi? After all, judging from the current battlefield situation between the enemy and ourselves.

As long as the imperial army captures this place, it is equivalent to opening the door to enter Suzhong and other places.

For the Chinese Army, Xuyi's location has become very important. "

Ying Senling nodded approvingly and said: "It makes sense, otherwise, with the combat power and equipment of the Huben Regiment, we can take advantage of the failure of the imperial army's attack and break out of the siege."

Yamada Hirobumi, who had been somewhat blinded by hatred, said: "No matter why they didn't take advantage of the situation to break through, the withdrawal of their tank and chariot troops at this time will be of great benefit to us."

"Next, if we attack again, we don't have to worry about the threat of their tanks and chariots."

"Sir, you are right. If the defenders in the city do not have tanks and chariots, they will definitely not be able to stop the imperial army's attack!"

A major adjutant next to Hirobumi Yamada couldn't help but echoed.

"Then just wait, wait until our army's artillery fire and aviation bombing are over, and then organize the whole army to attack. This time, we will definitely be able to take advantage of the situation to take Xuyi City!"

Takamori nods confidently.

……

Jinling, Central China Front Army Command.

Hata Shunroku, who was anxiously waiting for the situation on the front line, paced back and forth in his combat command room.

Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps, and the old devil immediately stopped and turned to look. ,

I saw a communications officer in charge of the communications room rushing over in a hurry.

Hata Junliu immediately pointed at the other party and asked, "How's the situation on the front line? Is there any news from the Xuyi front line?"

The devil's communications officer hurriedly stood at attention and saluted and reported to him: "Report to Your Excellency, the battle situation at the front of Bengbu is still stalemate.

We have just received an urgent telegram from various ministries on the front line of Xuyi, because the Chinese garrison in the city has a well-organized tank and chariot unit with very strong firepower.

The attack by Yamada Detachment and other departments failed. Captains of Yamada Detachment and Takamori Detachment jointly requested the Front Army Headquarters to provide air fire support again! "

When Hata Junliu heard the words, he immediately raised his hand to signal him to take the telegram. The devil's communication officer didn't dare to neglect, and hurried forward, and handed over the telegram with respectful hands.

Hata Junliu took a quick look at the telegram, and immediately ordered in a deep voice: "Order the 3rd Flying Corps to dispatch all bombers to bomb Xuyi County indiscriminately!
Send a telegram back to Takamori Ling, Yamada Hirobumi and others, ordering them to take advantage of the situation to capture Xuyi! "

"There is also the front line in Bengbu, we must make a breakthrough as soon as possible!"

"Hai!" The Japanese communications officer suddenly paused and quickly took the order and left.

A moment later, the devils were at the military airport in Jinling, and fighter jets took the lead in circling and waiting for orders.

Immediately afterwards, more than ten medium-sized bombers took off one after another, and after joining the eight fighter jets waiting in the air to form a flying formation, they quickly flew across the Yangtze River and flew in a straight line to the Xuyi area.

(End of this chapter)