When Qin Shou led the main force of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army to fight the Japanese 33rd Division, Chief of Staff Liu Shiquan led the 2nd and 6th Regiments, and was also on high alert north of Myitkyina. They needed to block the 18th Division of the Japanese Army here before Qin Shou annihilated the 33rd Division.

"Chief of Staff, the position has been built. We have tried every means to strengthen the position. The trenches were dug three times. Each one was two hundred meters apart. It was impossible for the Japanese to break through our three trenches in a row. In order to prevent Japanese artillery bombardment, we specially reinforced a lot of logs in the trenches." Yu Chengyin introduced.

There are not many other things in Myanmar, but there are many trees. There are dense primeval forests everywhere. If you want, just cut them down.

Liu Shiquan nodded. He knew that under the current conditions, they had tried their best to do their best.

"Old Yu, in this battle, your 2nd Regiment is the main force, and the 6th Regiment is mainly responsible for assisting you."

"Don't worry, Chief of Staff, I know. The defense line here is not wide, only one kilometer. At most one battalion is deployed on the defense line at a time. Our three battalions will take turns to the defense line. It is impossible for Japanese* to break through our defense line." Yu Chengyin was very confident. In his opinion, there was a solid defense line and the defense line was not wide. The defense side undoubtedly had an advantage.

"Chief of Staff, although our 6th Regiment's combat effectiveness is not as good as the 2nd Regiment, at least we can go to the battlefield to experience it! Without experiencing the training of war, we will never become a strong army." Wang Chengdong quit.

"Don't worry, there are still some fighting in this battle, and you guys will fight."

"This time we are going to deal with a Type A division of the Japanese. Even the Type A division that has been severely weakened, their combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated. Therefore, we need to pay special attention to it and not relax at all." Liu Shiquan reminded.

Yu Chengyin and Wang Chengdong both nodded heavily.

"The Japanese's artillery is very strong. The 18th Division's field artillery corps is equipped with 36 75mm mountain war artillery and 12 75mm field artillery. The two brigades below have a mountain artillery squadron and two field artillery squadrons. In other words, the 18th Division has a total of 44 75mm mountain artillery and 28 75mm field artillery." Liu Shiquan's face was solemn.

The 18th Japanese Division was a pack horse division, so the artillery gang was equipped with 75mm mountain cannons and 75mm field cannons. If it was a horse-drawn division, the artillery gang was equipped with 36 75mm field cannons and 12 105mm howitzers.

"Chief of Staff, the Japanese artillery are powerful, but we are not vegetarian either. The two artillery battalions have 12 75mm mountain cannons and 24 75mm field cannons. There are also 18 105mm howitzers, which are not much different from the Japanese. In addition, we have 12 150mm medium-sized mortars, which can also make up the numbers. As for other infantry artillery and grenade launchers, we have the advantage. Overall, we are not at a disadvantage in artillery." Yu Chengyin was not afraid.

"Yes! Chief of Staff. The Japanese cannons are mostly Type 94 75mm mountain cannons. The maximum range of this type of mountain cannon is only 8,300 meters. Our Type 95 75mm field cannons can reach 10,700 meters. The maximum range of Type 91 105mm howitzers are also 10,800 meters. As long as the Japanese artillery dares to fire, we can suppress them. If they continue to shoot, their artillery will soon pay a sufficient price." Chu Zhenxiong, the battalion commander of the 3rd Battalion of the Artillery Regiment, said with a smile.

After hearing what they said, Liu Shiquan breathed a sigh of relief. Although the Japanese army's field artillery and mountain artillery were more than those of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army, the performance of the artillery was the only one that had the advantage of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army.

The caliber of the gun used by the Japanese army is often smaller than that of Western countries. On the one hand, smaller guns are lighter in weight and are easy to move on battlefields with poor infrastructure conditions in East and Southeast Asia. On the other hand, these small-caliber artillery require less steel. For Japanese brands, which are seriously lacking in resources, this is very cost-effective.

What's more, except for Japan and Southeast Asia, the strength of all countries is very poor. Japan and America are enough to win with these small-caliber artillery.

Of course, in the later stage, facing the United States, which was facing the crazy and violent soldiers, and in the US military that had reached its teeth, the Japanese army seemed very weak. In the Pacific, they were almost abused as dogs by Americans.

Now, on the battlefield in Myanmar, the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army can let the Japanese myself experience that feeling first. After the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army received a large number of weapons and equipment from the Americans, the Japanese army would explode in terms of weapons.

"Chief of Staff, the telegram of the commander." A communication officer sent the telegram to Liu Shiquan.

Liu Shiquan took the telegram and started reading.

"The commander and the others have already fought with Japan himself. And, Japan himself has suffered a considerable loss. Next, it is time to see if we can withstand the attack of the 18th Division of the Japanese Army."

"Don't worry, Chief of Staff. We will definitely be able to withstand the Japanese attack." Yu Chengyin and Wang Chengdong were both very confident.

In order to provide the best fire support to the front-line troops, the artillery battalions of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army and the 6th Regiment were all deployed behind the third line of defense. At the same time, the air defense forces also established air defense positions around the artillery positions. Anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns of various calibers pointed to the sky. If the Japanese planes dared to come, they would definitely surprise them.

On the afternoon of June 19, the vanguard of the 18th Division of the Japanese Army crashed into the position of the 2nd Regiment of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army.

A brigade of the 48th Regiment of the 24th Infantry Brigade of the 18th Division of the Japanese Army launched a tentative attack. However, they were attacked by fierce fire from the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army. After leaving more than 200 bodies, they retreated in a panic. At the same time, they reported the news that the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army set up positions in front to Lieutenant General Mutaguchi, the division commander.

"The Chinese people set up positions in front? Do you want to stop us from attacking Myitkyina? Humph! They have made a good plan and think that with the help of the terrain, they can withstand our attack?" Lieutenant General Mudaguchi snorted coldly.

Although, he had to admit that the terrain of the blocking position chosen by the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army was very good, only one kilometer wide. It would be very difficult for them to break through.

However, Lieutenant General Mutaguchi had every reason to believe that a powerful Japanese army would definitely break through the interception of the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Army and directly attack Myitkyina.
Chapter completed!