When the first wave of Japanese troops rushed forward was fighting with the German army, the machine gun team on the flank that had already moved to suddenly fired, and fire snakes flew towards the subsequent Japanese troops, wantonly dividing the Japanese formation like a knife cutting tofu. The company-level 6omm mortar and battalion-level 82mm mortar caught the opponent off guard.&1t;/p>

"We never thought that the same machine gun and the same mortar would play such a great role in the hands of the Germans. We could clearly feel that the other party did not have much support firepower, but the other party could always hit the most troublesome place!" A Japanese soldier recalled this after the war.&1t;/p>

The suppression time of the machine gun is not long. Several machine guns will be transferred after alternately shooting one or two 25o chains. During the transfer, German soldiers will change the barrel and choose a new machine gun position. Unlike the French Shaosha machine gun, which is equipped with three groups and one squad, there are only 6 people in a mg11 light machine gun team. Although they don’t carry much ammunition, they still have good results through continuous transfer and side strike in the suppression war. It is not about how many people can be killed, but about buying time.&1t;/p>

The mortar team performed better. Although at night, based on the reference objects prepared in advance and the "reserved" passages, the situation of the Japanese army can be determined with just a few flares, and then in the shortest time, the target can be covered with a speed of about 12 to 15 per minute. The mortar team also adhered to the characteristics of German artillery and pursued the maximization of instant firepower. The shells often lasted for only a few minutes, but the shells dropped in an instant were enough to cover a area.&1t;/p>

"When our fifth shell was shot out of the barrel, our first shell had not yet landed!" A German officer described this as entering the mortar team after the fire. His tone was full of pride.&1t;/p>

Although they were initially attacked, the German army on the periphery, under the cover of the support point and the good performance of the grassroots troops, did not suffer much loss. As long as most people are not particularly unlucky, they have withdrawn to the predetermined base area, which is usually a battalion unit, and can obtain support from mortars and a small number of flat-fire guns. At the same time, there is a relatively strong bunker group, which is combined with a large number of machine guns and semi-automatic firepower. Without focusing on the Japanese, they can hold on for a long time.&1t;/p>

Now, the top Japanese troops obviously have no plans to clear their opponents, and the roads leading to depth have been opened. According to the Japanese plan, they can completely pass through the most dangerous area at night, and then enter the open area behind the position at dawn. After a little rest, they can just fight directly to the Maren River. After all, the Japanese army has an absolute numerical advantage. In the perception of Akiyama Yogu and others, after the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the Japanese army seemed to have not yet won a defeat!&1t;/p>

When the sun shines on the earth again, a considerable number of Japanese troops have passed through the gaps in the blockade line. Now, the Second Division and the Third Division have come to the forefront, and the First Division has come to the back because of the cooperation with the British troops. In this period when the power of the tank has been revealed, both sides have taken great pains to deal with the tanks. Anti-tank cones and minefields are essential, and anti-tank trenches are also needed. The former is easier to clean, and engineers blast and mine sweep, but the latter is very troublesome to deal with.&1t;/p>

The British army promised to provide the Japanese with tank and armored vehicle support. This is true, but it did not say that they provided a full set of engineers. It was the first time that the Japanese saw such a wide anti-tank trench on the battlefield. They didn't encounter this thing during the Russo-Japanese War. The engineers had no experience at all. In the end, the British were very experienced. They put a large bundle of firewood on each tank and motor vehicle, and went to the trench, threw it directly into the trench, piled up bundles, and then drove over. (That was how the British did it in World War I)&1t;/p>

Because there were dozens of heavy vehicles and some artillery that needed to be transported, Soichi's troops in Teraunuchi were slower, and the first ones were Suzuki Takao and Utsunomiya Taro. The Japanese were indeed running a little faster. At dawn, a considerable number of Japanese troops had already completed the assembly. The two divisions each had a corps of troops, and according to the European organization, there were probably two regiments.&1t;/p>

Suzuki Takao, who followed the troops, picked up the telescope in his hand and observed the open land of the platform in the distance. When he finished a scan, the first thought came out was that the shooting realm of this place was so good! This is the battlefield prepared for the advantageous side, and it is also the battlefield prepared for the attacking side! Like a white cloth, there is no hindrance, hills or anything else. Even if you fight at a high point, Suzuki Takao can even see the Somme River not far away! As long as his troops can stand by the river, everything is over!&1t;/p>

"Everyone, work hard, our Second Division must be the first to break through the opponent!" At this time, Suzuki Takao was also a little hot-headed. Like him, Utsumiya Taro was also quite excited, and the two Japanese troops rushed forward like a race!&1t;/p>

"Although it is somewhat different from what we expected, the first one is the Japanese Second and Third Divisions, but it doesn't matter, so let's deal with them first! According to the original plan, the armored troops quickly cross the river to fight, and the infantry troops concentrated in the south can exit the defense line. We will fight the Third Division first, and then the Second Division!"&1t;/p>

The German staff is still very fierce. Although it is an open area, it still has the effect of attracting the Japanese off guard. The tank troops and the accompanying motorized infantry move quickly, so they can naturally drive over the other side of the river through the pontoon bridge and launch an offensive. However, if the main infantry force rushes directly, it will take at least 11 routes to walk several kilometers. This is a huge consumption of the soldiers' physical strength and also makes the battle lose its suddenness. Therefore, the Germans' choice is to deploy some troops in some flanking positions. As more and more Japanese troops, their attack front will definitely be unfolded, and the unfolding Japanese flank will "actively approach" the German preset assembly area on the side of the position! This will fight and reduce the distance between the two sides!&1t;/p>

If the opposite side was British and French troops, this situation would not happen, because the French and British knew that one gain would be rewarded. If they could not get the place they should take, they would pay a heavy price. This is the same as the British battle cruiser's lack of money, so it is relatively brittle...&1t;/p>
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