Chapter 947: Fight

"Fuck, are you in your mind? Look at our current location, the Japanese beachhead position is blocked in front of you, and there are also mountainous positions in the rear. We are at the concentration of their cross-fire power. Do you understand? If you stay here, the Japanese will send us a few shells. Don't think that we can breathe if we have a few steel shields in our hands. This thing can't even hold up with grenades!" Hu Zongnan yelled loudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a "boom" explosion coming from nearby, and gravel splashed everywhere.

A bulletproof steel shield closest to the Japanese beachhead was blown over by a flying grenade. The bulletproof steel shield is not unable to prevent the damage of the explosive fragments caused by the grenade, but it is just a powerful impact force generated by the explosion. Even four soldiers were facing the bulletproof steel shield to no avail. These soldiers were knocked unconscious by the bulletproof steel shield, and in severe cases, they could not even wake up again.

"It's not that we don't rush, but we really don't have enough ammunition. Many brothers lost their guns when they were on the boat, and now they are bare-handed. Most of our grenades are soaked in water. The Japanese are waiting for their hard work. Even if we have this heart, we don't have the power." Chen Zhou said loudly.

At this moment, a shout came from behind him: "It's the equipment company, they are here."

Hu Zongnan quickly looked back and saw a dozen soldiers jumping from the pontoon bridge to the shore. Each of these soldiers was carrying a lot of supplies on their backs, and several others worked together to carry a wheeled heavy machine gun with a shield added. The leader was leading a platoon leader, who was loudly asking if there was any commander. After some instructions, he finally ran to Hu Zongnan.

"Battleman, we arrived and brought a heavy machine gun, two light machine guns, a box of grenades and six boxes of bullets." The platoon leader touched the water stains on his face, and his hair and clothes were already wet.

"Very good. We must organize an attack immediately and fight with the Japanese beachhead positions in the shortest time so that we can prevent artillery attacks on the mountain. Where is your company commander Wang Dingkui?" Hu Zongnan bulged a sense of morale and said loudly.

"I don't know... it seems to have fallen into the water. I just heard someone calling me to fall into the water later. I don't know if it was Company Commander Wang." The platoon leader said awkwardly.

"No matter what they are, from now on, unless the military rank is higher than you, you will be the one who will follow up the equipment company. Do you understand? Chen Zhou, call all the people who can gather your company, and let's launch a strong attack immediately. Give me a light machine gun, find a place to set up the heavy machine gun." Hu Zongnan handed his rifle to a soldier who had no gun beside him, and then picked up a "Zhicheng" light machine gun from the equipment company.

After a brief preparation, Hu Zongnan personally organized more than 40 soldiers, after setting up heavy machine guns, he brought two bulletproof steel shields and quickly launched a charge to the Japanese beachhead.

The heavy machine gun began to spray fire tongues and suppress the Japanese beachhead positions. As long as the rest of the soldiers were using weapons, they would muster up the courage to provide cover within their ability. Hu Zongnan shouted: "Brothers, we have already stepped into the enemy territory. If you are a man, follow me to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions!"

The bulletproof shield wall was in front, and the soldiers followed behind. Everyone shouted and fired their guns blindly, rushing above the river beach with great momentum. Of course, Hu Zongnan did not expect these more than 40 soldiers to crush the Japanese army in one fell swoop, so he deliberately concentrated this force and stared at the impact of an infantry stronghold on the outermost side of the Japanese army. As long as he could successfully occupy a stronghold, even if he could not advance half a step forward, he could still gain more time for the reinforcements of the subsequent troops. More importantly, once a short battle occurred on the position, the Japanese artillery would stop bombing the beach to avoid accidentally injuring his own people.

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At the frontier command post of the army, Cai E took out his pocket watch and looked at the time. It was almost six o'clock and the entire battle had been going on for nearly an hour. The eastern section of the Yalu River was already boiling, with fire on both sides of the straits, artillery fire, gunfire, and roaring, as if there was never a gap.

In the command post, each and every telephone line is in use at all times. The attendants keep reporting the latest developments. The group army staff officers and the division staff officers are busy, deducing the actual situation on the battlefield, and then making appropriate tactical adjustments.

At this time, Chen Fang quickly walked to the observation deck and found Cai E who was observing the battle situation. He said excitedly: "Commander, the stormtrooper has successfully built two floating bridges, and the equipment regiment of the 37th Division is constantly advancing towards the beach on the south bank. Unfortunately, the Japanese positions on the south bank have discovered the movement of the stormtrooper too early, and the progress of the stormtrooper has now slowed down."

Cai E nodded slowly and said slowly: "There is no plan to complete it without moving. How is the stormtrooper now?" He was very satisfied with the fact that he could break through the Yalu River defense line in an hour.

Chen Fang said: "The commander of the equipment regiment called just now. The stormtrooper has only occupied a stronghold on the Japanese beachhead position. Due to the lack of ammunition and weapons, it is impossible to move forward. In addition, the Red Devil Flying Team has withdrawn from Fengtian to replace fuel, and currently lacks air support, so the battle situation is not very ideal."

Cai E pondered for a moment, then said: "Issued an order to the equipment regiment that the Japanese beachhead must be captured within two hours. The vitality of the pontoon bridge is very fragile. Once the Japanese army mobilizes artillery to bombard the pontoon bridge, the entire passage will be cut off, so we must seize the beachhead position in the shortest time to provide support points for subsequent troops."

Chen Fang immediately gave an order to a servant, and the servant immediately went to the communication room to convey the order.

At this moment, a staff officer from the Army Command quickly ran over and said anxiously: "Commander, something happened. The main attacking force of the 22nd Brigade suffered heavy casualties. Brigade Commander Zhao requested a retreat and rest."

Cai E immediately turned around and asked with a serious expression: "What does it mean to suffer heavy casualties?"

He was very angry in his heart. The entire battle had just been going on for an hour, and the 22nd Brigade, which was the main attacking force on the front, was the best transport tool among the three-way crossing forces. Almost all the artillery soldiers of the two divisions were providing cover for the 22nd Brigade. How could it be that they could not hold on in an hour, and even asked to retreat and rest!

The staff officer said with a serious expression: "Battle Commander Zhao called just now, and just fifteen minutes ago, the Japanese army dispatched torpedo boats and minecraft boats, with about 30. Coupled with the dense artillery firepower, the ships of our crossing forces suffered heavy casualties. Brigade Commander Zhao also said that with the current situation, the 22nd Brigade could not complete the forced ferry mission, and even if he barely rushed to the other side, the casualties of the troops could not continue to land and fight in the next landing."

Cai E's face looked very cold. He did not expect that the *** army would lay out mines along the Yalu River. Judging from the depth and water area of ​​the Yalu River, it was obvious that using mines in this place was a big deal. However, he is not evaluating the *** people's approach, but the failure of the 22nd Brigade's combat. Although he had expected that the crossing of the river would not be successful in one go, if the ships of the main attacking troops of the 22nd Brigade were seriously injured and injured, it would be difficult to launch a second round of attack.

The staff officer waited for a while and couldn't help but ask, "Commander, Brigade Commander Zhao is still waiting for a reply. We think it is necessary to let the 22nd Brigade retreat at this time. They have lost the ability to complete the task, so there is no need to delay it. It is necessary to ensure the vitality of the 22nd Brigade."

Cai E knew that this was the advice of the staff officers, but he did not rush to make a decision, but asked: "What is the situation in the 73rd Regiment now?"

The staff officer said: "The first batch of crossing the river troops have landed. Unfortunately, due to the retreat of the air force, the two companies are now trapped on the shore, but the subsequent troops are still continuing to reinforce. The 34th Division also drew an artillery position to specifically assist the 73rd Regiment to suppress the firepower on the other side. It will take some time to make progress."

Cai E nodded thoughtfully. Two of the three-way ferry troops landed, and they looked and supported each other. Among the two landed ferry troops, only one could break through the Japanese position and tear a gap. The battle on the Dandong Front was almost successful. Of course, he still felt regretful. Unexpectedly, the main attacking troops failed to successfully land, and instead suffered heavy casualties. After sighing, he said decisively: "Let the 22nd Brigade retreat, mobilize artillery fire to cover them as much as possible, and give me a deep review to Zhao Shaocheng. The second round of ferry must be formulated within an hour. Let him show it to me personally."

The staff officer said, "Yes." Then he left quickly.

Chen Fang looked at Cai E with a solemn expression. He said, "Commander, it seems that we need the Air Force's continuous fire support. Should we apply to the rear to send more air force troops?"

Cai E stroked his hands and said, "It's impossible. Currently, there are limited fighter jets gathered in Fengtian. Not only do we need air force support, but Linjiang and Yanbian also need air force support. There are not so many resources to apply for now."

Chen Fang sighed and said, "Although the stormtrooper and the 73rd Regiment crossed the river, they are now trapped on the beach. They are eagerly looking forward to the assistance of the Air Force."

Cai E was silent for a while, then said, "The Air Force will always come again. What we need to ensure now is that these two landed vanguard troops will survive and will not be trapped by the Japanese army on the beach." He paused and looked up at the horizon. At this time, the sky was already white. "The airship troops will come to support later. At that time, we can use the airship as a spy. Our artillery can fight better."
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