Chapter 338 The Japanese counterattack
"You guys, it has been two days since the Chinese people occupied the sandbank in the Wonbin River. They must have built solid fortifications on the sandbank. With the advantages of the Chinese people in terms of firepower, we must dispatch more main forces. Otherwise, we will not have any chance." Lieutenant General Nakamura Akito looked serious.
The other generals also looked solemn. Everyone knows that even if they want to fight back, the possibility of success is probably not too high. In order to defeat the fight against Japan and rescue, they must do their best.
"You guys, whether we can successfully persist in the arrival of the reinforcements depends on what to do tonight." Lieutenant General Nakamura Akito said.
"Hi, Commander." The other Japanese generals also nodded.
Lieutenant General Nakamura Akito immediately reached the division headquarters of the 56th Division of the Japanese Army. Lieutenant General Matsuyama Yu-3 was a little uncomfortable after receiving the order. After all, a 113th Regiment had been transferred from them before. After the 146th Regiment and the 148th Regiment were transferred, the 56th Division had only some second-line troops left. If it were considered the 56th Regiment of the field artillery that had been transferred before, it can be said that the combat effectiveness of the 56th Division will not be left at that time. However, Lieutenant General Nakamura Akito had issued an order and he could not disobey. Otherwise, he, the division commander, would have been at the end.
"Order the 146th and 148th Regiments to rush to the front line immediately and obey the command of the commander." Lieutenant General Yuko Matsuyama issued the order.
The 146th and 148th Japanese Infantry Regiments, a total of more than 7,600 people, drove out immediately after receiving the order. Although it was already evening, the two Japanese Infantry Regiments were still very fast.
Although the 56th Division of the Japanese army was completely wiped out on the battlefield in Myanmar, the current 56th Division recruited reserves and rebuilt. Its combat effectiveness could not keep up with the previous troops. However, the Japanese army's combat literacy was already very strong and could be regarded as an elite unit.
Lieutenant General Nakamura Akito's request was to launch an attack at 2 a.m. Therefore, these two infantry regiments need to arrive in advance and be prepared.
As for the small boats needed to cross the river, the Japanese engineers had already prepared them.
"Kanoka Kan, Aihara Kan, the counterattack tonight is related to whether our 18th Front Army can persist until reinforcements arrive under the attack of the Chinese people. Therefore, the counterattack tonight is very important. I hope that your two regiments can successfully defeat the Chinese people and take down the sandbank. Then hold there, the longer the better!" said Lieutenant General Nakamura Akito.
"Hi, Commander, I'm humble, I'll guarantee to complete the task!" Colonel Kaneoka Soshiro, the commander of the 146th Japanese Infantry Regiment, and Colonel Aihara Fearless Suspension, the commander of the 148th Japanese Infantry Regiment, both answered loudly.
They seemed to be full of confidence in this counterattack, as if they didn't have to worry about the powerful combat power of fighting against Japan and rescue.
"Kanoka Kan, Aihara Kwan. Your enemies are very powerful. So, I hope you don't underestimate the enemy. The Chinese people defeated the entire 18th Front Army in this way. The 15th Division and the 22nd Division have been wiped out. The 4th Division has also suffered a devastating blow. Even the 113th Infantry Regiment has suffered heavy damage. Now, your two regiments have become our only main forces. I hope you can play the excellent qualities of the Great Japanese Imperial Warriors in this battle and defeat the damn Chinese people." Major General Yamada Kotaro, chief of staff of the 18th Front Army, reminded.
"Hi, Chief of Staff, we know." Colonel Soshiro Kaneoka and Colonel Aihara Fearless Assistant nodded repeatedly.
"You guys go down and prepare. When the time comes, start an attack immediately. This time, we only allow victory, not failure!" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura ordered.
"Hi, Commander." Colonel Soshiro Kaneoka and Colonel Aihara Fearless Suspension replied loudly. They were still full of confidence in this attack.
Although they all knew that the fight against Japan was very powerful. But they firmly believed that the final victory must belong to them.
Time passed minute by minute, and it arrived soon at two o'clock in the morning.
Tonight, there is no moon in the sky, only a few stars, emitting faint starlight. The visibility is not high, and it is very suitable for sneak attacks.
After the attack time came, the 146th and 148th Japanese infantry regiments immediately took action.
Six infantry brigades, more than 6,000 people, divided into two routes and launched an attack. These Japanese officers and soldiers carried small boats prepared for them, rushed towards the riverside. Under the cover of night, they rowed towards the sandbank in the Wangbin River.
There was no sound in the whole process. It can be seen that these Japanese soldiers were definitely well-trained. In this aspect, they were stronger than most of the soldiers who were rescued by the anti-Japanese war.
However, these small boats of the Japanese army also need to be rowed by manpower. The sound of paddlings cannot be covered up no matter what. Especially when hundreds of small boats row together, the noise caused by even greater noise.
Of course, even so, the Japanese army did not take it seriously. After all, it was only a few dozen meters from the east bank of the Wonbin River to Sand Bank No. 5. These small boats could arrive successfully in a short time. Even if they were discovered by the anti-Japanese rescue, they could still be forced to cross. Moreover, the losses paid would not be much greater.
On the 5th sandbank, the anti-Japanese and rescue sentry on duty immediately discovered this situation.
"There was movement on the river surface, and a flare was fired." A second lieutenant ordered.
"call out!"
A flare took off. The dazzling white light dispelled the darkness. The figures of the Japanese boats in the river all appeared.
For a moment, the officers and soldiers who saw this scene were very nervous.
"Enemy attack! Launch an attack." The officer on duty who was rescued by the anti-Japanese war, shouted loudly at the top of his voice.
"Bang! Bang! Da da da da da!"
The soldiers on duty immediately launched an attack. Rifles and machine guns began to shoot at the river.
The sound of gunfire awakened the other soldiers. After being awakened, the officers and soldiers immediately entered the battle without saying a word.
After the 1st Infantry Regiment was stationed in Sand Bank No. 5, it has been guarding against Japanese sneak attacks. Therefore, even when the soldiers were resting, they always slept with their clothes and kept guns away. Now, their preparations finally came in handy.
Chapter completed!