Gritting his teeth, he asked the second squadron to attack.

"Infantry artillery, push forward to support the front line."

Although the first wave of attacks failed, the Japanese commander who was commanding them knew that the position in front of them was very solid, with thick earthen bunkers and was difficult to capture.

As the Japanese increased their offensive troops, the pressure on the first company increased sharply. Fortunately, the first battalion also arrived at this time.

The intensive firepower of two 82mm mortars and six 60mm mortars directly interrupted the second wave of Japanese attacks, and even extended the firepower. The first battalion of the 14th Regiment launched a counterattack and annihilated many Japanese soldiers.

Half a month has passed, and the training of the second batch of new recruits in the new barracks has ended. At this time, the strength of the independent regiment has reached 2,500, so the total strength of the first battalion at this time is 500.

Soon after, the Japanese launched a third attack. This time, the Japanese, who had figured out the position, attacked in groups, but the first battalion of the 15th Regiment had already come to support under the command of Li Yunlong.

The two battalions have a total of 1,000 men, 16 mortars, and nearly 200 machine guns.

Facing the attack of a Japanese brigade, the 1st Battalion of the 15th Regiment did not go into battle, but supported the 1st Battalion of the 14th Regiment with six 60mm mortars to block the Japanese attack.

Then sixteen mortars opened fire together. In the early morning, the two battalions directly countercharged and defeated the attacking Japanese brigade in one fell swoop.

If it weren't for the artillery support of the Japanese's four mountain guns, I'd probably be able to divide the defense and annihilate a Japanese squadron.

That night...

The first battalion of the 14th Regiment and the 15th Regiment held off the repeated attacks of a Japanese brigade at the cost of 173 casualties, and also annihilated nearly 200 Japanese soldiers.

Because we don’t know the specific casualties of the Japs, we cannot calculate the exact casualty ratio. However, in this battle, the two battalions lost 79 soldiers and seriously injured 25 others. On the battlefield, the Japs left 227 corpses.

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Considering that under the cover of mountain artillery, the Japanese retreat was not hasty and most of the seriously wounded were taken away, it can be estimated that the casualty ratio was about three to one.

Three Japs, one Troop.

An extremely rare victory.

However, even with this great casualty ratio, the first company commander stationed in Niucun was still scolded by the battalion commander:

"The Japanese invaded our position at night. What do you do for food?"

"Melee combat at night is our specialty. In the past, when the weapons and equipment were not good, we relied on this hand-to-hand maneuver to stay alive. You are even better at it. The brigade commander even praised you."

"How come now that weapons and equipment are so good, you have even forgotten your housekeeping skills?"

"·····"

The first company commander was scolded bloody by his own battalion commander.

He lowered his head silently, his face full of shame.

This matter was indeed his problem. The Japanese rarely used night raids. He was careless.

If he had strengthened his reminders, deployed more hidden sentries, or buried more warning mines, this problem would not have arisen. Moreover, the casualties would have been reduced a lot.

But on the battlefield, there are no ifs.

Next to the two men stood other company and platoon commanders from the two battalions, all of whom lowered their heads and reflected seriously.

Everyone knows that if this happened to them, there is a high probability that the Japanese will fall into their trap.

"Someone, take the first company commander back to Yangcun and go to that hospital for treatment."

The first battalion commander cursed for a long time. Looking at his old subordinates who were covered in injuries, he sighed inwardly and said:

"In the hospital, reflect and reflect."

"Batalion Commander, I am slightly injured, I don't need..." the first company commander said quickly.

That hospital refers to Boss Mo Hospital. Although the technology there is good and the food is good, the first company commander felt that his injuries were not serious and he could not be considered a seriously injured person. The best thing to do was to go to the headquarters hospital.

"Excuting an order."

The battalion commander was not long-winded:

"As soon as you recover from your injury, return to the team!"

"yes!"

···

"Last night's attack."

After leading the team back to Yangpo, the preliminary casualties of Taye Alliance have been calculated:

"There were 593 casualties, including 377 broken pieces and 22 missing..."

"idiot!"

Faced with the casualties of nearly 600 people, which accounted for one-fifth of the regiment, the old devil Tano was not too angry. He just cursed Baga, and then sighed.

This was what he expected.

Last night's attack completely proved his suspicion.

The Independent Regiment stationed in Yangcun and the Tubal Road that came to support the Independent Regiment were very elite troops, not inferior to the Locust Army at all, and might even be better.

In the battle last night, not only did Taye Regiment suffer heavy casualties, but in the early morning, if he hadn't responded promptly, the artillery squadron would have been almost annihilated by the independent regiment.

"Detailed statistics on casualties, and then faithfully record the battle process last night..."

Old devil Tano said:

"Then, send it to Commander Tano."

Although this truthfully written combat report will greatly affect his image in the eyes of the post commander and be judged as an incompetent officer, it is still much better than exhausting the Tano brigade here.

According to the situation yesterday, if he continues to attack, he is simply seeking death...

"In addition, urge the Hedian Brigade as soon as possible..."

Before Old Japanese Tano finished speaking, a staff officer came over in a hurry:

"The commander of the regiment and the commander of the First Army reported that the strongholds and sentry towers surrounding the Hedian brigade have been attacked by multiple groups of guerrillas and are currently unable to support our regiment's operations on time."

"Nani?"

"The area surrounding the Hedian brigade was attacked by a large number of guerrillas?"

Tano was stunned for a moment, a little unbelievable.

Hedian Brigade is a second-line garrison brigade, with a total strength of more than 800 people, and its combat effectiveness is not strong. Of course, this is not the point.

The point is, the Hedian Brigade is stationed around the Zhengtai Line and is mainly responsible for railway patrol and security...

In other words, Tubal Road, a large-scale attack on the strongholds and gun towers on the Zhengtai Line.
Chapter completed!