noffsinger Chapter 321 Battle of Majiapo 2
Chapter 321 Battle of Majiapo 2
Inside the Majiapo frontline command post, Gaoda raised his wrist and saw the hands of his watch pointing to 1:30 p.m.
He quickly picked up the radio on the table and issued an order: "All troops, please pay attention, the general offensive has begun."
The radio intercoms received responses from various troops: "Received, understood."
Immediately afterwards, Gundam's ears were filled with the whistling sounds of countless artillery shells coming from behind.
The four artillery regiments on the artillery positions launched a large-scale artillery bombardment of Majiapo as soon as they received the order.
Thousands of rockets whizzed towards the Japanese positions at Majiaopo. At the same time, all the artillery launched a frenzied bombardment at Majiaopo.
One shell after another flew out of the gun barrel and flew towards the Japanese positions on Magapo, like an angry Thor throwing thunder in the sky.
Artillery shells and rockets fell on the Majiapo position like raindrops, and the violent explosions resounded through the sky and shook the earth.
Looking from a distance, the entire Majiapo was filled with flames, as if the gates of hell had been opened at this moment.
For this bombardment, the four artillery regiments prepared nearly 4 tons of artillery shells. Although it sounds like a lot, there are not many when it comes to each gun, with each cannon having only a quota of more than 300 rounds.
The trenches that the Japanese had built with great difficulty on Majiapo were all blown to pieces, and the place was full of potholes, just like the surface of the moon.
Countless Japanese soldiers hid in the anti-artillery holes as soon as the bombardment started. They hid in the holes, shivering and praying that they would not be hit directly by the heavy artillery.
.......
After half an hour.
The shelling from the artillery position gradually stopped like the end of a drama.
The smoke above Majiapo was like a thick curtain, slowly dispersing in the air.
The soldiers of the eight regiments of the Independent Column, like beasts ready to pounce, launched a fierce attack on Majiapo.
They launched a fierce attack from four directions at the same time. For a moment, the shouts of soldiers and the sound of charge horns were heard everywhere in the southeast, northwest, northeast and southwest of Majiapo.
The Japanese soldiers hiding in the anti-artillery cave ran up to the position quickly like frightened birds to prepare for resistance.
They carried the heavy firepower weapons and equipment hidden in the cave and quickly entered the position to attack the Eighth Route Army soldiers who launched the attack.
The two sides launched a fierce offensive and defensive battle on the Majiapo battlefield. Bullets whistled in the air, explosions sounded one after another, flames and smoke filled the battlefield, and every inch of land was shaking.
Each regiment of the independent column had its own attack direction and mission, and each regiment had its own fire support system. Therefore, the Japanese soldiers on the Majiapo position felt under great pressure.
The powerful firepower of the Independent Column made them unable to raise their heads and they could only watch the Eighth Route Army soldiers advance step by step.
The fighting in the east was particularly fierce. Although the artillery regiment did not continue large-scale shelling operations, it still launched precise shelling on the Japanese positions in the east.
The soldiers attacking from the east quickly sent the coordinates to the artillery positions in the rear. The artillery launched an artillery attack based on the coordinates provided by the soldiers in the front, and a large number of Japanese firepower points were eliminated.
The Japanese garrison had to withdraw more troops and weapons and equipment to the eastern defense line.
"Quick, coordinate C-5, fire coverage!" a young communications soldier shouted.
"Roger that, C-5, coverage fire, ready to fire!"
At the artillery position, an old gunner repeated orders, and the artillerymen adjusted the muzzle of the gun with skillful movements.
With an order, artillery fire broke out again on the eastern position. In the fire and smoke, the Japanese positions were torn apart again and again.
The battle lasted for nearly two hours, and the regiments of the independent column were never able to capture the Japanese positions on Majiapo.
Countless Japanese soldiers came out of the tunnels to provide support. Although the Japanese soldiers suffered heavy losses, the number of people was there after all. Nearly 4 Japanese soldiers were able to continuously replenish the positions.
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at dusk.
The setting sun in the sky was like a blood-stained battle flag, slowly sinking below the horizon.
Gundam stood on the high ground of the command post, his eyes fixed on the Majiapo position.
The Japs' firepower was still fierce. It was obvious that they had sufficient ammunition reserves and their firepower had not weakened due to the prolonged exchange of fire.
Gundam frowned, he knew that night fighting was not advantageous for the independent column.
The terrain of Majiapo is complex, with gullies crisscrossing each other, and the vision is obstructed at night, making accidental injuries more likely to occur.
He had to make a decision to reduce unnecessary casualties.
He picked up the radio next to him and issued instructions to the troops: "All attacking troops, please note, stop attacking, withdraw to the rear to rest, replenish physical strength and weapons and ammunition."
After receiving Gundam's order, the attacking force quickly stopped the attack.
Although the soldiers were tired, they still maintained strict discipline. They covered each other and slowly withdrew from the front line.
After retreating to the camp at the foot of the mountain, the soldiers quickly began to rest.
The kitchen staff was busy preparing hot meals to replenish the soldiers' strength; military doctors shuttled among the wounded to provide emergency treatment; ammunition supply vehicles drove into the camp one after another to replenish ammunition for the soldiers.
As night fell, a bonfire was lit in the camp of the independent column. The soldiers sat around it and shared their battle experiences during the day.
The lights in the headquarters were dim in the night, and Li Yunlong, Ding Wei and Kong Jie came together.
As soon as Li Yunlong entered the headquarters, he said in a carefree manner: "Commander, the Japanese soldiers on Majiapo have a strong fighting spirit. The two main regiments of my independent brigade took turns to launch a fierce attack on the Japanese positions in the west, but they were all held back."
After hearing Li Yunlong's words, Ding Wei and Kong Jie nodded in agreement.
Ding Wei took over the conversation: "Yes, Commander, the New 1st Brigade also encountered the same situation in the east. The Japanese defenders were very tenacious, and the terrain advantage also allowed them to take advantage of many things."
Kong Jie also added: "The Ping An Brigade is also in the south, and the attack is very difficult."
Gaoda looked at the three brigade commanders and said, "Three brigade commanders, I saw the offensive this afternoon. The soldiers fought very hard and the Japanese resistance was also very tenacious.
According to my analysis and that of the political commissar and others, more than half of the Japanese weapons and ammunition on Majiapo should have been consumed.
The firepower on the enemy's position today is very strong, and their ammunition consumption will definitely be huge."
After hearing Gundam's analysis, everyone nodded in agreement.
Li Yunlong stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, "So the Japs' ammunition won't last long."
Ding Wei also nodded in agreement: "According to the weapons and ammunition of the Japanese division, the Japanese ammunition on Majiapo should be almost exhausted.
A few days ago, the two divisions consumed a large number of weapons and ammunition in Dazhaishan, and this afternoon they consumed a huge amount of ammunition in Majiapo.
In addition, the Japanese logistical supply has been cut off, so even if the two divisions carried excess weapons and ammunition, they should have used up most of them by now."
Kong Jie interrupted, "So, can we use this to plan our next move?"