#241 - block
#241 - block
Jiang County, Lengkou.
"Li Yunlong, I have a difficult task for you to complete." The Brigade Commander came to the front line to speak to Li Yunlong.
"The remnants of the Japanese 34th Army on the southern line are very likely to escape west, enter Wenxi, and join forces with the Japanese in Yuncheng, which will inevitably increase the difficulty of our army's next attack. Now, I need a main regiment to cross the mountains and forests to block the Japanese from escaping west in the Longtou Ju and Jinpen Miao area. Does the Independent Regiment have the confidence to complete this difficult task?"
"Brigade Commander, don't worry, the Independent Regiment guarantees to complete the mission!" Li Yunlong immediately agreed loudly upon hearing that he was to cut off the Japanese retreat.
"Li Yunlong, this battle requires marching through mountains and forests. Heavy weapons such as mortars are inconvenient to carry. I will allow you to completely replace the mortars with RPG rocket launchers and grenade launchers with the New First Regiment and other units. Be sure to block the Japanese!"
"There are not many routes for the Japanese to escape now. These two trails to the west are the most likely escape routes for them. The rest of the mountainous area is not conducive to the march of large armies. It is impossible for the main force of the Japanese to go east and enter the steep and primitive jungle of Lishan Mountain."
After speaking, he ordered his three regiments to start changing equipment, and at the same time began to find Ding Wei to exchange for RPG rocket launchers. Compared to 82mm mortars, RPG rocket launchers are much more convenient to carry in the mountains than mortars. One person can carry it on their back and climb directly up the cliff without any problem.
In comparison, the 82mm mortar is still too heavy.
After some exchanges, the Independent Regiment quickly set off again with more than 40 RPG rocket launchers!
They marched quickly along the mountain path, racing against time to seize the two key points of Longtou Ju and Jinpen Miao area before the Japanese escaped. There are nearly 4 kilometers of mountain pass connecting Wenxi in that area. Although the road is rugged and difficult to walk, it is possible to walk along the foot of the mountain. For a field army, there is no problem for infantry to cross mountains and ridges, except for heavy weapons that are difficult to carry.
That's why the Brigade Commander hurriedly sent out the Independent Regiment, this main force.
In the eyes of the Brigade Commander, the Independent Regiment is still a very reliable and absolute main force. At this critical moment, it must be used where it is needed most.
After the deployment was completed, relying on the three main forces of the New First Regiment, the 771st Regiment, and the 772nd Regiment, and the tank battalion that had just made great contributions, the Brigade Commander's side continued to launch attacks.
Now the offense and defense have changed, and Commander Chen has firmly controlled the initiative on the battlefield.
On the northern line, the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region began to order the main regiments under renovation to enter both sides of the Ping-Sui Line between Zhangbei and Xuanhua, preparing to carry out a bloodletting plan for the retreating Japanese troops. When they went, the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region did not have many mortars. Now, after the renovation, mortars can be deployed to the company level. This key point greatly improved the strength of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region.
Now, it is not too much pressure for them to take the opportunity to sneak attack the retreating Japanese troops.
Therefore, the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region formulated a plan to beat a dog in the water, preparing to implement a comprehensive blockade on the retreat route of the Japanese troops!
Be sure to bleed the Japanese again.
The Prairie Allied Forces even sent out all their mobile forces.
However, considering that the Japanese artillery was still relatively complete, the cavalry of the Prairie Allied Forces did not dare to get too close. The tank battalion, after becoming famous in one battle, re-concealed itself and began to repair, refuel, load ammunition, and carry out emergency repairs.
Although night battles have an innate initiative advantage, for the tank battalion, which is not yet very proficient, night battles are also prone to the absurd situation of friendly fire. Therefore, in terms of communication, the tank battalion needs to understand the information of nearby friendly forces at any time.
For the Japanese troops that are clearly identified, they are now fully carrying out 107 rocket artillery strikes!
The Japanese have suffered enough, and now they can only shrink into the residential houses near the base troops and live in a mixed manner.
In this case, if the masses are not evacuated in advance, the guerrillas will be very passive.
Fortunately, the population outside the Great Wall is sparse now, and the masses in the strongholds have also been educated in advance. In this regard, although it is not yet in place, the number of evacuated masses has obviously increased a lot compared to before.
Now every village (settlement) on the grassland has collectively carried out evacuation drills, and when the news of the Japanese coming is spread, the village will be notified to transfer.
It's just that no one has the confidence to deal with the aftermath after the transfer.
After receiving the mission, the Independent Regiment quickly prepared weapons and machine gun bullets.
They began to march rapidly towards their destination.
Adhering to the spirit of iron feet, this time the Independent Regiment crossed mountains and ridges, and it did not affect the morale of the troops at all.
Being able to receive such a difficult task may be a difficult task for some main regiments, but for Li Yunlong, this is nothing.
The Independent Regiment has high morale and does not need to be mobilized at all.
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Upon hearing that they were going to cut off the enemy's retreat, each and every one of them were roaring heroes.
Entering the mountainous area, the grass is deep and the forest is lush, and the road in the mountains is faint and difficult to walk, but this can't stop the soldiers of the Independent Regiment from constantly going deeper along the foot of the mountain.
After a rapid march, they finally arrived at the target area after more than an hour.
The mountains here are steep, and some places are difficult for apes to cross, let alone people.
While observing the terrain, Li Yunlong casually ordered the defense teams in different areas.
This is a long area of 4 or 5 kilometers, with three or four valleys that need to be blocked to prevent the Japanese from breaking out of these valleys to the west.
Soon, on the hillside and on the ridge, there were newly set up machine gun fire points facing the valley.
Leave a company or platoon to enter these key points and start digging trenches for simple cover.
The first people to arrive have the innate advantage of being condescending. Now, laying a net of heaven and earth at the mouth of the ditch, it is also a waste for those who challenge to escape these crossfire points to the south.
After Li Yunlong deployed a large range of troops according to the battalion and company, he also began to dig out a single-soldier trench, preparing to meet the first wave of Japanese counterattacks.
Sure enough, they didn't wait long here before a group of people faintly emerged in the distance. Waiting for these figures to get closer, looking at the dung beetle yellow uniforms, Li Yunlong opened fire without hesitation!
Instantly, the sound of gunfire rang out, startling the Japanese who were running away like rabbits into the mountains and forests.
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