Bright Sword: From Soldier to Brigade Commander

Target, Tiger Dun stronghold.

Chu Yunfei received news that the Hudun stronghold was also a large military base of the Japanese army, storing a lot of military supplies and ammunition. The garrison had increased to more than 300 people, plus a battalion of the Imperial Army and a cavalry company of the puppet Manchukuo Army for assistance. The total number of people was not small. It was used as a forward base for attacking the Eighth Route Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. A few days ago, an Ando detachment of the Japanese army had secretly moved in, with an estimated number of more than 1500 people.

"Brother Su, do you dare to take over the Hudun stronghold?" There were many things in Chu Yunfei's eyes.

It was admiration, jealousy, instigation, and incomplete trust.

I guess he wouldn't completely believe the previous combat achievements of Su Fei's Independent Division in Wan County and Baishishan?

Because, that is a myth!

That's legendary!

Chu Yunfei is a very rational professional soldier!

"it is good!"

Su Fei agreed to it and then asked about the specific situation of the Tiger Dun stronghold, especially the Japanese artillery equipment.

Chu Yunfei seriously told Su Fei what he knew, and he felt that Su Fei was a little scared!

Hahaha.

"Don't be afraid, my dear brother. I am willing to observe the enemy's battle for you. I will personally lead my own cavalry company to fight alongside you, and together we will write a legend in the War of Resistance!"

Su Fei convened a meeting of officers to discuss the strategy and tactics for attacking the Tiger Dun stronghold. In short, the strategy was to lure the enemy out of their lair, take advantage of light weapons, launch a blitzkrieg, and annihilate the enemy in the field. The goal was to annihilate a large number of the enemy's active forces without attacking their strongholds.

In view of the Japanese army's disastrous defeat in Heiyun Town, Su Fei proposed several plans as he thought that the situation here might be alerted and that they should strengthen their defense and fight cautiously.

"Commander Chu, Chief of Staff Fang, please give me some advice."

Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong smiled and shook their heads gently, indicating that they fully agreed with the existing plan.

In fact, the two of them smiled at each other, and they really couldn't agree with this inappropriate combat plan.

Where in the military academy is this kind of tactics taught?

They are all unconventional ways.

Is this considered mobile warfare?

When attacking an enemy stronghold, shouldn't we just cover it with artillery fire, charge with infantry, defeat the enemy, occupy the stronghold, and reclaim the country?

Why don’t you occupy the stronghold?

Humph, let’s see what you can do!

Su Fei mobilized the first regiment, which still consisted of 700 people. However, the equipment of these people was very different.

Take all the existing artillery and the Japanese artillery captured in Heiyun Town with you!

2 mountain cannons, 2 infantry guns, more than 20 mortars, 4 anti-tank guns, machine guns, heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, etc.

So, 250 people are in the artillery and firepower battalion, 250 people are in the infantry battalion, and 200 people are in the cavalry battalion.

The infantry battalion consists of 100 people and the cavalry battalion consists of 200 people, using 81 automatic rifles.

Chu Yunfei's cavalry of more than 140 people expressed their willingness to be at Su Fei's disposal.

Su Fei appointed Chu Yunfei to command the artillery battalion, Fang Ligong to command the infantry battalion, and he himself to command the cavalry coalition.

set off!

The desolation of early winter was particularly evident in the northwestern part of Shanxi. There were not many trees outside the Hudun stronghold, and the bushes had lost their leaves, making concealment very poor. The persimmon trees were all red. Fortunately, some small mounds and hills stretched out and undulated, covering the march.

The action took place in the middle of the night. At around 7 o'clock in the morning, when it was just getting light, Su Feijun's artillery had already deployed two mountain cannons 6 kilometers west of the Hudun stronghold, four Japanese-made Type 94 37mm anti-tank guns at 5000 meters, new mortars at 3500 meters, and infantry guns at 2500 meters. The mortars with shorter range were hidden and on standby.

The 250-man infantry battalion advanced to a position 800 meters away from the enemy stronghold and divided into two positions, 300 meters apart, digging a large number of trenches and anti-artillery holes.

The cavalry was divided into three echelons. Chu Yunfei's cavalry company served as the general reserve, stationed in the center to support the artillery and infantry at any time and to rescue those who might be attacked by heavy enemy forces. Su Fei's 81st Cavalry Battalion had two companies, separated to the left and right, hiding behind the flanks of the infantry positions.

Su Fei's arrangement made Chu Yunfei laugh and cry. The troops were so few and so scattered. Once they were attacked by a large force of the Japanese army, how could they be gathered and deployed in time?

Is this a mess?

The artillery also dug a large number of trenches and tunnels? You?

Fang Ligong led the infantry battalion and was also puzzled, but he didn't dare to interfere because they agreed to fight according to Su Fei's arrangements.

250 infantrymen in total, divided into two positions? Ugh!

The Japs were defeated with one charge.

Could it be that the devils in front of you, Su Fei, are different from the devils in front of us?

It was not until the soldiers laid telephones and telephone lines for them and distributed captured Japanese walkie-talkies that they suddenly realized that this was how they communicated and commanded.

Walkie-talkies were never used in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army!

Su Fei settled the cavalry and observed the enemy situation.

At 9 o'clock, the infantry and artillery had dug their fortifications and were ready to avoid enemy fire at any time. He ordered Chu Yunfei, "The mountain artillery fires at the enemy's tiger squat stronghold, 5 rounds each from 2 guns, then quickly move the artillery fire, and the extra personnel take shelter in the tunnels. The anti-tank guns and infantry guns fire at the enemy every five minutes, firing 5 rounds and then moving positions."

Chu Yunfei also conveyed the orders one after another.

Mountain artillery, anti-tank guns, and infantry guns successively bombarded the huge complex of buildings in the Japanese stronghold.

……

Tiger squat stronghold.

In a large bunker, Colonel Ando Jixian, the commander of the Japanese regiment, was having a meal. Major Xiaoyan Takeshiro, the former commander of the Japanese garrison, and several other officers gathered around him with serious expressions. "Alright, alright, let's eat. Although the defeat in Heiyun Town was great, we are not afraid. The current Tiger Dun stronghold has become the Empire's impenetrable Eastern Maginot Line in northwest Shanxi! If the enemy wants to attack the Empire's sphere of influence, they must bypass it, not provoke it!"

Clapping, two women in kimonos walked in carrying wooden knee supports, "Hayi!"

Xiaoyan Zhuzhilang was about to express his gratitude when suddenly, his short and sharp ears pricked up.

"Mountain cannon!"

"Enemy attack?"

Woo woo, boom boom boom!

The shells accurately hit the Tiger Dun stronghold, creating two bloody romantic vortexes among the Japanese troops who were training in formation outside. More than 20 Japanese soldiers flew into the air, and the remaining Japanese soldiers scattered.

The Japanese army sounded the alarm and entered the bunkers and trenches. The artillery officers and soldiers automatically entered the artillery positions and observed and looked out. However, boom, boom, boom, the shells exploded around them, blowing away more than a dozen Japanese officers and soldiers in an artillery crew.

idiot!

Colonel Ando Jiken was so angry that he drew his sword, rushed out of the bunker, and ordered all the officers to join the battle.

The Japanese stronghold not only included several blockhouses and bunkers, but also expelled the people from the nearby villages and converted the entire village into a Japanese barracks. The large area was too big a target, and even if Su Fei's artillery skills were poor, he could still hit them. What's more, artillery relies on technical experience. The artillery here are veterans of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and there is a professional Chu Yunfei in charge.

The Japanese army risked their lives to enter the artillery position and immediately used artillery to bombard the distance.

"Distance, about 6000 meters,"'

The Japanese artillery bombarded for a while.

However, it was ineffective because the Chinese army's artillery shells flew continuously and hit the Japanese strongholds, turning into anti-tank guns. Although the shells were small and the Japanese army was already in hiding, they still bombed the military camp buildings into a mess, especially the artillerymen, who were killed or injured in dozens of people.

"About 5000 meters!" The Japanese army adjusted.

Not yet.

The Japanese army discovered that the enemy's artillery fire had changed to mortars!

After fighting for more than twenty minutes, more than half of the Japanese artillerymen were killed or wounded!

They could never figure out the enemy's artillery positions, which were constantly changing.

In fact, the Japanese artillery counterattack was very fierce. They had 4 mountain cannons, 4 infantry guns, 4 new mortars with a range of 3800 meters, 16 mortars with a range of 1700 meters, and 2 anti-tank guns. However, it seemed that they did not hurt the enemy at all.

Artillery Captain Tsurumura urgently reported his opinion to Colonel Ando: "Your Excellency, the enemy has been planning for a long time. Their artillery is sophisticated and numerous. Our army is unable to destroy them, and we have suffered heavy losses. This unilateral attack is not a long-term strategy."

Colonel Ando thought for a moment and sneered, "You cunning Chinese, since you are willing to compete with me in strength, don't blame me for being rude!"

However, Major Xiaoyan Zhuzhilang reminded him to avoid repeating the mistakes made by our allies in Heiyun Town. "The enemy intends to force our troops into battle and take advantage of the opportunity to ambush us. Currently, the enemy's combat effectiveness is rapidly increasing. Our army has suffered multiple setbacks. In Baijia Town and Wanjia Town, we have once again lost heavy forces such as the Yamazaki Regiment and the Haneda Brigade. Be cautious in this battle."

Colonel Ando's eyes were blazing with anger.

"Asshole, I'm not those idiots like Yamazaki and Haneda. Besides, their tactical deaths also dealt a heavy blow to the Chinese army. According to normal combat records, for every soldier they consume, they have to pay the price of five to ten of ours. We are not at a disadvantage."

Colonel Ando had just been transferred from the Hata Detachment formed on Taiwan Island. He had participated in everything from the Battle of Shanghai to the Rape of Nanjing. He was an experienced and fearless barbarian officer who hated cowards the most.

He couldn't believe that the two thousand imperial warriors under his command, plus more than five hundred Imperial Army and puppet Manchukuo troops, who were well-equipped and highly motivated, had to act like turtles.

Leaving the Imperial Army and the puppet Manchukuo Army to guard the stronghold, he personally led the troops into battle.

Braving the artillery fire, the Japanese army rushed out of the trenches and strongholds, and divided into three groups. The first group consisted of an infantry company of more than 170 people. On the left wing, Major Xiaoyan Takezhilang led his personal soldiers of more than 300 people. On the right, there were two Japanese infantry companies of more than 300 people, commanded by Captain Terauchi Hisanari, the cavalry company leader.

After they moved out, the second echelon of Japanese troops moved out again at a distance of more than 800 meters.

Colonel Ando commanded personally.

The Japanese army's actions were seen clearly by Su Fei's troops. The front-line infantry 800 meters away immediately reported it. Artillery observation posts at all levels also discovered it, and the three cavalry units also discovered it and informed each other of the enemy situation.

Su Fei ordered all troops to be on high alert.

The Japanese infantry squadron on the front advanced rapidly.

When they approached 200 meters from the front line of Su Fei's infantry, suddenly, 50 officers and soldiers armed with 81-bar automatic rifles emerged from the trenches and fired fiercely at the enemy.

These people didn't need to observe themselves at all, because there were people in the rear observing and notifying them through walkie-talkies. In addition, they were fully camouflaged. They suddenly appeared and caught the Japanese army off guard.

Basically, the Japanese infantry company was wiped out in one sweep.

The dozen or so remaining Japanese soldiers became shivering pawns.

After the fierce shooting, the infantrymen quickly returned to the trenches and retreated to the rear through the communication trenches. The mission had been completed.

The Japanese artillery discovered this and were shocked, and immediately adjusted their artillery fire.

At the same time, the Japanese troops on both sides also discovered this and quickly surrounded and attacked this side.

On the left wing, Major Takeshiro Koyomi, and on the right wing, a cavalry squadron and an infantry squadron, led by Captain Terauchi Hisanari, charged and shot frantically.

The Japanese infantry were agile and active, with superb bullet-dodging skills. They were like jumping notes, flashing in the fields and coordinating with each other in perfect harmony.

The cavalry also spread out their formation.

Just as the Japanese army was firing crazily at the position over there, in the place filled with explosions, smoke and dust, the Japanese army's bullets were pouring down crazily, but in fact they were hitting in vain.

Su Fei's front-line infantry had retreated long ago.

300 meters away.

The Japanese army was accustomed to encircling and attacking from both wings.

Of course, Major Takeshiro Koyomi and Captain Hisanari Terauchi were both experienced and did not use all their forces to besiege the city. They knew that there were still a large number of Chinese troops behind them.

Even so, there were about 400 Japanese troops besieging the frontline positions.

Suddenly, from the far west, bursts of crisp steel sounds broke out. It was mortars.

Woo woo woo, boom boom boom, the Japanese infantry was bombed.

Balls of anger exploded, blowing away groups of Japanese soldiers.

The rising smoke and dust caused chaos in the Japanese army.

The Japanese army accelerated the pace of the attack.

So, the Japanese artillery discovered a new target and quickly adjusted the direction of their fire to bombard the mortars.

At this time, Xiaoyan Zhuzhilang's left wing and Captain Terauchi Hisanari's right wing main force had approached the middle area, which was a village that had been almost bombed.

At this moment, what the devils didn't know was that Su Fei gave the order: "Shoot!"

One hundred soldiers armed with 81-bar automatic rifles, plus 150 officers and soldiers using light and heavy machine guns, rifles, and grenade launchers, suddenly emerged from the trench positions and fired at the enemy.

Short assault!

Blitzkrieg!

To others, it is a joke and a luxury, but to Su Fei, it can be truly realized.

It is equivalent to 100 machine guns with superior performance, far superior to the Japanese Type 99 light machine gun, plus more than 20 light machine guns, 4 heavy machine guns, and other rifles. What a fierce firepower!

In an instant, the Japanese attack force of more than 400 people was avoiding artillery fire. The Japanese army, which was in great chaos, suffered a devastating blow.

Like wheat being cut, large groups of people were shot and fell down in various hideous and tragic postures!

After a dozen seconds of strafing at most, there were almost no 20 survivors among the Japanese army.

Not only them, but even the troops among them that continued to advance westward were wiped out.

In this way, the first attack echelon of the Japanese army suffered a devastating blow. More than 800 infantry and cavalry, along with their officers, Major Takeshiro Koyomi and Captain Hisanari Terauchi, all died in battle!