Liang Jian: Lao Li, I'm really not a military expert

Chapter 509: The bugler immediately blew the charge horn for me, and everyone follow me to charge at

Lin Zhenhua did not expect the enemy's resistance to be so tenacious. The First Tank Battalion failed to break through the enemy's defense, resulting in a brief standoff. The Second and Third Tank Battalions quickly rushed forward to help the First Tank Battalion break the deadlock. The First Armored Vehicle Battalion fired frantically while marching, creating favorable conditions for the tank troops to break through.

"Artillery Battalion, immediately fire hard at the central area where the Japanese are stationed. Rocket launchers, immediately fire a round of rockets to clear a path and help the First Tank Battalion complete the breakthrough."

"The 1st and 2nd Infantry Battalions, charge forward immediately to protect our tanks and armored vehicles. We must not let the Japanese blow them up. The Transport Battalion immediately stops advancing and stays behind until you have broken through the Japanese positions!"

In order to break through the defense that the Japanese had just established, Lin Zhenhua spared no effort and threw all his strength into a fierce battle with the Okada Regiment. After losing 22 tanks and 9 armored vehicles, he successfully completed the breakout. The two mechanized infantry battalions that followed behind him quickly got off the vehicles and used their submachine guns to madly shoot at the Japanese a hundred meters away. The fierce firepower made the Japanese soldiers retreat step by step.

"Colonel, we can't continue fighting. More than half of our troops have been killed or wounded. The enemy's armored forces have gone to chase our rearguard. We have to evacuate quickly, otherwise there is a real possibility of a large-scale rout." Major Heitian persuaded with a dusty face.

Colonel Okada angrily reprimanded, "Kuroda, you idiot, don't you know what terrible consequences will come if we can't stop the enemy's armored forces? Immediately notify all squadrons to stop the enemy at all costs. We have to buy time for the defenders of Taiyuan City."

Colonel Okada had made up his mind that even if he had to use up all the troops from his two battalions, he had to buy an hour for Taiyuan City.

Lin Zhenhua, who was observing the battlefield with a telescope, had a very ugly expression on his face. The two mechanized infantry battalions were now blocked by the two battalions of Japanese troops and had no way to go to assist the armored forces in the front.

In order to rescue the mechanized infantry battalion in the rear, Lin Zhenhua immediately ordered the 1st Armored Vehicle Battalion to quickly change the direction of advance, first helping the mechanized infantry battalion to eliminate the Japanese infantry, and then launching an offensive against Taiyuan City.

"Let the armored vehicle battalion use its speed and firepower advantages to quickly defeat the Japanese infantry battalion. Also, connect me to Shen Quan immediately. I want to talk to him right away!"

The telegraph operator quickly called Shen Quan, and it took dozens of seconds to establish contact with Shen Quan. As a result, the telegraph operator handed over the intercom, and Lin Zhenhua asked seriously: "Shen Quan, how is the situation over there? Have you successfully broken through the enemy's blocking machine?"

Shen Quan's voice came from the intercom: "College student, my tank unit encountered fierce resistance from the Japanese. Now one company has broken out of the Japanese encirclement and is continuing to march towards Taiyuan City. It is expected to reach the north gate of Taiyuan City in ten minutes."

"The main force of my tank unit lost eight tanks, but fortunately we have also successfully inflicted heavy damage to the intercepting Japanese brigade. Give me another three to five minutes, and we will be able to completely break out of the second encirclement of the Japanese. Please rest assured, college students, I promise to arrive at the gate of Taiyuan City before 5:30."

Lin Zhenhua said with some concern: "Shen Quan, don't think about anything now, and don't worry about the loss of tanks and personnel. You must attack Taiyuan City as quickly as possible. I estimate that the Japanese have received the news of our attack and are urgently mobilizing troops. Taiyuan City has lost a regiment and its military strength is at its most depleted. We must seize this favorable opportunity to expand the results of the battle."

"The regiment commander just called and said that they have successfully entered the Taiyuan airport. We can't fall behind too much and must arrive at the gate of Taiyuan city on time. Within 15 minutes, I will send a mechanized infantry battalion to reinforce you, and the armored vehicle battalion will also rush to you within ten minutes. This time, I have handed over all the main forces to you, so you must not let me down."

Shen Quan also felt the great pressure on him, and promised in a serious tone: "College student, I, Shen Quan, will never let you down, so just be at ease. I am willing to sign a military order and guarantee to break through the Japanese's north gate before six o'clock. If you can't do it, college student, you will chop off my head!"

Lin Zhenhua hung up the intercom and handed over the command to Zhao Gang. He jumped out of the communication command vehicle, holding a submachine gun in his hand, and led a company of soldiers to charge at the Japanese who were resisting stubbornly.

"Brothers, the commander has successfully attacked Taiyuan Airport, but we were blocked by the Japanese on the way. This is really embarrassing. Everyone listen to my orders and follow me to charge the Japanese. We must defeat the Japanese in front within 20 minutes. Bugler, blow the charge immediately, everyone follow me!"

Under the charge led by Lin Zhenhua himself, the Okada Corps, which had been maintaining a stalemate, only lasted less than three minutes before being defeated. Colonel Okada waved his command knife, ordered his soldiers to hold on, and even killed two or three deserters, but still failed to stop the defeat.

Facing the concentrated fire of more than 1000 submachine guns, the Japanese soldiers who believed in the spirit of Bushido could not withstand it and defeated the strength of a battalion of Okada's regiment in just 18 minutes. Major Kuroda had Colonel Okada knocked unconscious and successfully escaped from the battlefield under the cover of a squad of Japanese soldiers.

"Brothers, get in the car immediately. We have only broken through one blockade of the Japanese. There is another blockade ahead. Hurry up and reach the city of Taiyuan before 6:20."

Lin Zhenhua led more than 1000 soldiers and marched quickly towards Taiyuan City. They had just traveled less than three miles when they were surrounded and blocked by the remaining forces of the Okada Regiment.

"Brothers, get off the car and fight immediately. The bugler blows the charge horn, and follow me to attack the devils."

Under the leadership of Lin Zhenhua, it took nearly half an hour to break through the second blockade of the Japanese. In this battle, more than 1000 Japanese soldiers were killed, and more than 300 Japanese soldiers escaped, which can be said to be a great victory.

"Brothers, we can't rest now. The armored forces have arrived at the north gate and are attacking Taiyuan City. We have to rush over to support them. Move faster. We must get to the city gate within 15 minutes and join the attack on the enemy's city gate."

After hearing Lin Zhenhua's call, the slightly tired soldiers quickly got on the three-wheeled motorcycle and started a forced march again towards Taiyuan City.

Shen Quan arrived at the north gate of Taiyuan City ten minutes ago. The Japanese defenders at the gate, who had already received the news, immediately closed the gate. Light and heavy machine guns and artillery had already been set up and were ready for battle at any time.

"The first tank battalion immediately launched an attack on the Japanese north gate. The second and third tank battalions immediately provided artillery cover. The first armored vehicle battalion immediately suppressed the firepower of the Japanese defenders on the gate. The artillery battalion immediately launched an artillery attack on the Japanese city wall. The rocket launcher platoon immediately launched a round of salvos at the Japanese defensive positions. The engineering company immediately prepared explosive packs and went to blow up the Japanese city gate first."

Under Shen Quan's orderly command, the troops launched an attack on the north gate without any repairs. The Japanese troops stationed at the north gate of Taiyuan City had only one battalion of more than 900 people, with an artillery squadron under their command.

And three infantry companies, belonging to the devil's second-line troops, their combat effectiveness is not strong.

"Colonel, the enemy's artillery fire is very fierce, and the anti-tank guns have not arrived yet. We should send some soldiers to blow up the enemy's tanks, otherwise it will be difficult to defend the north gate. The enemy's surprise attack was too unexpected. In addition, our main force went out to reinforce Taiyuan Airport in advance and was dispersed by the enemy on the way. This means that the total number of troops left in Taiyuan City is less than 4000." Major Noda bowed his head with concern.

Lieutenant Colonel Fujikawa replied with a grim expression: "I have just sent a telegram to the headquarters for help. Our city gate is the enemy's main attack direction. As long as the commander draws reinforcements from other city gates, we should be able to defend the city gate."

"There are air forces stationed at the nearby airport. I guess they should have received the order to attack. With the help of the air forces, we should be able to easily defend the city gates. We may even be able to take advantage of this opportunity to kill the enemy's armored forces. This is indeed a very good opportunity. As long as we can seize it, we may be able to turn defeat into victory."

"Noda-kun, your suggestion just now is very pertinent. I order you to dispatch a squadron of troops and have the warriors carry explosive packs to blow up the enemy's tanks and armored vehicles."

Major Noda went to carry out Lieutenant Colonel Fujikawa's order with excitement. He mobilized 200 soldiers, asked them to carry explosive packs, and launched a desperate charge towards the enemy tanks. Shen Quan had long been prepared for this move of the devils. The armored vehicle battalion quickly turned its guns and aimed at the attacking devils, shooting wildly.

Lin Zhenhua also arrived with a large force at this time and successfully thwarted the Japanese's plot. However, the Japanese were not idle either. The armored forces under Shen Quan lost three tanks and two armored vehicles in the previous battle, but the casualties were relatively small. This was mainly because of the armored protection, and the personnel were very safe in the cab.