Chapter 60 Breakthrough
"Old Captain, we must stop the attack immediately and defeat the Chinese people who blocked our retreat. Otherwise, we will all die here." Major Goro Yamane looked anxious.
The other captains also had the same expression. If Colonel Tochigi insisted on launching an attack before, they could understand it. Then now, it is time to affect their life and death.
"No, we cannot stop the attack immediately. If we withdraw all the attacking troops, the Chinese will definitely find out. At that time, they will take the initiative to attack. We will encounter two attacks." Colonel Tochigi Kou did not completely lose his mind.
"What should we do?" Several captains were anxious.
"Yanone-kun, you will lead the 2nd Battalion and other direct troops of the corps to attack immediately, striving to defeat the Chinese people and ensure the safety of our retreat. From now on, we will gradually return from the front line." Colonel Tochigi Koko came up with a solution.
"It's still thoughtful that the corps captain thought, Huine immediately led the troops to launch an attack." Major Goro Yamane nodded.
When attacking the position of the 3rd Regiment of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, the 46th Regiment of the Japanese Army did not invest all the troops. The 2nd Brigade, because the captain of the brigade was vacant, stayed there. Unexpectedly, it was indeed useful now.
The 2nd Brigade lacked a squadron, but if other direct troops of the corps were included, they could also gather more than 800 people. Master Goro Yamane knew that the time was urgent, so he immediately led more than 800 people to the rear, trying to defeat the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army and regain the retreat.
At the same time, Colonel Tochigi began to gradually draw troops from the front line. He knew that it would be impossible to take revenge now. If he didn't do it well, he would even lose his life.
Although Colonel Tochigi could never believe why this Chinese army composed of defeated soldiers and prisoners was so powerful. However, the facts were right in front of him, and he couldn't help but believe it!
"Damn Chinese, wait. The Imperial Army will never let you go. You can defeat me, but the division commander will never let you go. You will soon face the encirclement and suppression of all the Imperial Army in Myanmar!" Colonel Tochigi Koko faced hatred.
Even at this moment, Colonel Tochigi did not completely give up revenge. He knew that he was defeated in this battle. The strength of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army was very strong, beyond his expectations. However, he firmly believed that the strength of the Japanese army was the strongest in Myanmar and even the entire Southeast Asia. The strength of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army would only attract the attention of the Japanese army. Once surrounded by the Japanese army, the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army would undoubtedly die.
By that time, Colonel Tochigi Kung would have avenged his revenge. Of course, it is hard to say whether he can see that day. This time the attack failed and the losses were heavy. Even if he escaped, Ren Mudaguchi, also Lieutenant General, would never let him go. The best result is probably to commit suicide by separatism.
At this moment, the 2nd Regiment of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army was crossing the river. In the first two rounds, the 1st Battalion had already been sent to the west bank of the Irrawaddy River. Now, the 2nd Battalion is crossing the river. With the strength of one battalion, it takes almost two rounds to send all of them. Therefore, their time is very tight.
The officers and soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 2nd Regiment began to build fortifications after crossing the river. It was too late to dig trenches and other things. However, machine gun fire points and foxholes still need to be repaired. Otherwise, once the Japanese fight, they will face a fierce battle.
"Quick, hurry! Everyone move faster. The Japanese will not give us too much time. Let the 2nd Battalion speed up. No matter what, send two companies here first." Yu Chengyin, the leader of the 2nd regiment, also crossed the river with the first troops, and is now commanding the troops at the top of their voices.
"Captain, the Japanese are here. There are about seven or eight hundred people rushing towards us. In another ten minutes, we will arrive." A scout reported.
"Damn it, these Japanese guys came very quickly. The heavy weapons company is ready for me. In addition, send a telegram to the artillery battalion to prepare them across the river. Bang him hard on me!"
The six Type 97 150mm medium-sized mortars, 6 Type 94 75mm mountain cannons and 12 Type 95 75mm field cannons of the Artillery Battalion were all deployed on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River. It would be very troublesome for these guys from the Artillery Battalion to transport them across the river. At the same time, it would take a long time. Therefore, Yu Chengyin simply deployed the artillery battalion across the river. Anyway, the Irrawaddy River was only a few hundred meters wide. The range of these cannons was fully capable of reaching the west side of the Irrawaddy River.
"Warriors of the Imperial Army, our retreat has been cut off by the Chinese. Now, we have no other choice. We must defeat the Chinese people in front of us. Only by defeating them can we have a way of survival. Otherwise, we will die. Now start, attack me!" After Major Goro Yamae came with the Japanese army, he issued an order to attack without any unnecessary nonsense.
Although the faces of these Japanese soldiers were somewhat pale. The fierce shelling of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army left some shadows in their hearts.
This battle was completely beyond their expectations. I originally thought it was a very easy battle, but unexpectedly, they were trapped in a desperate situation and were very likely to die here.
Although Japanese people are not afraid of death, it is precisely because of this that they are so fierce on the battlefield. However, this does not mean that they want to die. They also hope to survive.
Therefore, even though they knew that the enemy's strength was very strong, they still showed a strong fighting will. They were like wild wolves, screaming and launching an attack, hoping to break through the blockade of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army and regain their retreat.
"Rare! Kill all the Chinese people!"
"His Majesty the Emperor" is on-load!"
Hundreds of Japanese soldiers, led by officers, launched an attack to break through the encirclement.
"fire!"
On the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, all the artillery battalions of the 2nd Regiment of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army were ready.
With the command of the battalion commander, 24 cannons began to roar.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
One by one, under the influence of huge kinetic energy, the shells flew across the Irrawaddy River and smashed into the Japanese army's ranks.
"boom!"
A 75mm field gun shell exploded, and several Japanese soldiers were instantly blown away, just like fallen leaves in autumn.
As the shells fell like raindrops, the attacking Japanese army was blown upside down, and casualties began to rise sharply!
Chapter completed!