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Kong Yong went deep into the front line, hid in a concealed observation position, and looked forward with a telescope in hand.

"Captain, this group of devils is making quite a lot of noise."

There is a lot to say about this. Don't underestimate the movement of marching. A pair of shoes can also make a difference.

Most of the Kwantung Army were equipped with Showa Type 36 military boots, also known as woven boots by themselves. They were made of high-quality cowhide and had small nails embedded under the soles, a total of anti-slip nails, which made a noticeable sound when walking.

There is also a horseshoe installed on the heel to prevent wear and tear.

It can be said that a pair of high-quality military boots is worth a lot of money. This is also a kind of combat supplies. The soldiers can't even form a standard for their guns, but the Japanese can even standardize their military boots.

The economic and logistical gaps between the two sides are evident.

Kong Yong started out as a scout and worked his way up to the position of regiment commander. What a scout lacked most was a pair of good shoes.

"After we ambush the Japanese this time, remember to take off all the military boots on their feet."

In order to succeed, can't you have some lofty goals and ambitions?

The advance group did not intercept the Japanese army, but watched large numbers of them pass through Longmenkou and enter Pangjiabao.

Judging from the marching formation, there were at least one regiment of Japanese devils.

The Japanese soldiers in cars, mules, horses and on foot formed a long line and spread across the mountainous area.

The Kwantung Army was very different from the North China Expeditionary Army. They were arrogant and thought they were invincible.

They are known as the elite among the elite in the army. From officers to low-level soldiers, from head to toe, they are all hysterical and crazy.

They are also the most brainwashed group of people. It would be strange if the guys who can arrange a suicide squad to step on landmines have a normal mind.

Kong Yong saw with his own eyes a group of guys with white bandages on their heads running around in the minefield, detonating the mines with their bodies.

The team continued to hide and let more devils enter the battlefield. Since the 108th Division was so arrogant, let them see how powerful the Shanxi-North Column was.

At Longmen Pass, the Japanese troops advanced forward and deployed infantry squadrons on both sides of the pass.

Occupy the high ground to guard against the Eighth Route Army's surprise attack.

The Japanese squadron leader was smoking a cigarette while sweeping the mountain area, and he seemed to see the leaf move.

He threw away the cigarette butt and looked over there intently.

"Captain Shibata, what's wrong with you?"

The team leader under him asked with concern.

Shibata shook his head and laughed at himself, "I thought there was an ambush by the Eighth Route Army in that patch of woods, haha!"

The squad leader also laughed. Eighth Route Army? Ambush?

How can it be?

Do those farmers holding fire pokers also know how to ambush?

These two had participated in mopping-up operations in North China and knew well that the Eighth Route Army was poorly equipped and had no tactics.

If they encounter a well-trained field army, they will only be beaten.

How could such a group of Eighth Route Army soldiers be lying in ambush nearby?

If you read it wrong, you must have seen it wrong.

The two of them smoked another cigarette, chatted quietly, and settled down on the high ground leisurely.

They treated it all as a spring or summer outing, and the old Japanese soldiers felt no pre-war tension at all.

A regiment of the division's main force pressed into Pangjiabao, followed by another main regiment mixed with cavalry troops passing through Longmen Pass.

Captain Shibata greeted the officers enthusiastically and congratulated them on their successful operation. He himself was not so lucky and had to guard the mountain pass.

"Unlucky, there is no way to search the Eighth Route Army base."

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Yes, for this group of beasts, moving to the Wucheng area is just to plunder and raid.

When you see a pretty woman, you can stare at her; when you see a treasure you want, snatch it away.

They can kill whoever they want, do whatever they want, burn, kill, loot and destroy at will.

The small group of troops ambushed near Pangjiabao were the first to engage in a firefight with the Japs, using assault firepower to strafed the charging Japanese troops.

The large marching force quickly switched to combat status, arranged two forces to advance forward, and arranged artillery cover.

When the bullets come at you, don't think about anything else, just fire to seize the opportunity. By the time you aim, the enemy has already rushed over.

Facing the charge, the rotary machine gun's firepower was particularly outstanding, firing continuously and killing the charging Japanese troops.

Land mines exploded continuously and were stepped on by the attacking Japanese invaders.

The sound of the explosion was crisp, accompanied by blood. Half of the leg was blown off, the devil howled with his teeth bared, and the blood dyed the ground red.

No one paid any attention to him and the rest of the soldiers continued to charge.

Colonel Watanabe took out a telescope and observed the battle situation ahead. Two infantry squads rushed forward, but it seemed that there was no splash.

Hearing the strange yet familiar sound of gunfire, he suddenly woke up.

"This is a Soviet weapon. Did they join the war?"

The two sides signed a non-aggression treaty. The Japanese suffered losses at Nomonhan, and the Russians suffered losses in Europe.

The Kwantung Army and the Far Eastern Army confronted each other, but neither had the courage to start a battle.

If the Soviets broke the treaty, that would be the most alarming event for the Japanese.

The staff officer rushed over and confirmed the situation. They found out that they were not encountering Soviet troops, but a group of Chinese soldiers armed with Soviet weapons.

The Japanese colonel breathed a sigh of relief. Chinese soldiers were so vulnerable even if they were given the best weapons.

"Arrange the main squadron to defeat this group of Eighth Route Army troops. I will not allow the regiment to stop for too long during the march."

Colonel Watanabe was very arrogant. He sat back in the car and waited for the battle to end.

He didn't even deploy the entire regiment. It was just a small group of Eighth Route Army soldiers and was not worth making a big fuss about.

The Japanese squadron left behind at the Longmen Pass did not notice the figure hiding not far away. They slowly poked their heads out and loaded bullets into their rotary machine guns.

The sudden sound of gunfire broke the tranquility of the high ground.

Several snipers opened fire at the same time.

The bullet pierced Captain Shibata, who was standing the highest and laughing the whole time.

His surroundings suddenly became quiet, and he thought for a moment, is this what it means to be killed in action?

His body tilted and he rolled down the hillside.

The infantry guns and mortars had already been aimed at this direction, and the shells were fired as the gunshots rang out.

The high-explosive grenades fell near the Japanese, especially the Type 92 infantry gun, which had a low barrel and was conducive to concealment.

Shooting from a concealed position, it destroyed the machine gun position of the infantry squadron.

The battle broke out suddenly. The Eighth Route Army rushed up and quickly captured the high ground.

Kong Yong's mission was to capture Longmen Pass, hold on there, and block the retreat of the Japanese division.

Outside Pangjiabao, Zhang Dabiao gave the order to attack without mercy.

Defense?

The Third Detachment had no defense in their minds and they pressed forward with artillery fire, attacking the Japanese.

The first wave of assault personnel were in position, waiting for the shells to cover the sky, bombarding them one after another.

Colonel Watanabe could no longer sit still and jumped out of the car first, and the grenade exploded nearby.

The air waves caused the car to shake back and forth.

The power of the Soviet howitzers made it impossible for the Japanese to remain calm.

The wing moved quickly and entered combat status.

All the Japs took their weapons off the vehicles and deployed heavy machine guns and grenade launchers.

Isn't it a bit late now?

Artillery shells fell one after another, covering the location of the Japanese army, and the aftermath of the explosion ignited the war.