Bright Sword: From Soldier to Brigade Commander

Three infantry companies with more than 500 people, elite soldiers under the command of Major Shindo, each wearing a helmet, holding a rifle or light machine gun, grenade launcher, advancing rapidly in layers. They are well-trained, cooperate with each other, and advance in skirmish lines. Under the glow of flares, the world's longest rifle bayonet flashes a cold light, and they bend over and advance in curves with skillful bullet-dodging movements.

The vanguard soldiers continued to fire single shots, launching a preventive attack on the suspected stronghold ruins.

The vanguard Miura Squadron was arranged in three horizontal columns. Once it was counterattacked by the Eighth Route Army, it would form three waves of attack groups.

The Hiraoka Squadron and the Ueto Squadron at the back kept a certain distance and, together with the Miura Squadron, formed three waves of attack echelons.

This was a tactic jointly decided by Colonel Iwagami and Major Shindo. Once the invincible Eighth Route Army Special Operations Brigade troops suddenly jumped up to counterattack, no matter how terrifying their strength was, they could not withstand the continuous waves of pig-surprise attacks from the three infantry companies of the Imperial Army!

After the infantry set out in full force, Colonel Iwagami also ordered some of the cavalry squads around him to attack and encircle the enemy from both sides, making sure that the remaining Eighth Route Army could not escape, or blocking the reinforcements of the Eighth Route Army from other directions in time.

The area around the Dahuang Village stronghold, especially the area over a thousand meters to the north, was shrouded in the strong light of flares that kept jumping into the sky, making it bright as snow.

The Japanese artillery was also ready to cooperate. This time, Colonel Iwagami could no longer sit idly by and watch the tragic situation of his infantry being ambushed. He wanted to use perfect infantry and artillery coordination tactics to completely blow up the attacking Eighth Route Army.

4 mountain guns, 2 infantry guns, more than 30 90mm mortars, tank guns, 37mm anti-tank guns, 25mm machine guns, etc., all are in combat readiness, with shells loaded, accurately aimed, and ready to fire at any time.

Colonel Iwakami, Major Shindo and almost all the Japanese officers and soldiers in the rear were staring nervously at the front.

They knew that the Eighth Route Army was indeed very cunning. They had dug numerous solid underground trenches, which could easily avoid the fierce artillery fire. This showed that the Eighth Route Army surrounded here was indeed part of the main force of the Special Operations Brigade and the Independent Regiment, and was very experienced.

But don't they still have a large number of war horses, infantry guns and mortars, and a large number of light and heavy machine guns? Where are they lurking?

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In the deserted village, Su Fei observed the enemy infantry group more than 800 meters away besieging the stronghold. He used a walkie-talkie to immediately inform them of the enemy situation, number, speed, and position, acting as an eye, while the infantry battalion was all hiding safely in the trenches and underground tunnels.

When the Sakurai Company was raided just now, the infantry battalion used 25 light machine guns and more than 400 rifles. A concentrated fire could kill the enemy instantly. However, most of its troops and weapons and equipment have been exposed, making it the focus of the attack. Now, external assistance is necessary!

Under his command, the loud bugle calls of the cavalry regiment's rest suddenly rang out in the trenches of the ruins of the stronghold!

Rest? Bedtime?

No, that's code.

The Japanese Miura Company was startled, thinking that the Eighth Route Army was going to launch another surprise attack, so they all lay down on the ground, crawled on the ground, and fired at random.

The Hiraoka Squadron and the Kamioka Squadron also hid on the spot.

However, nothing happened.

After hesitating for a moment, the Miura Squadron immediately stood up and continued to move forward.

Colonel Iwakami would not take any more risks. He could not let the Eighth Route Army's sneak attack succeed. The heavy losses would have a profound impact on his future career.

"shooting."

Mountain artillery and mortars began roaring again, and a large number of shells hit an area the size of three basketball courts inside and outside the ruins of the Dahuang Village stronghold.

In order to avoid a sudden response from the Eighth Route Army troops that might be hiding to the south, east, and west of the stronghold, the artillery fire was extended and continued, including fierce firing from more than 30 mortars.

In order to cover the infantry assault group, the Japanese army's flares were also very sophisticated, accurately aimed above the stronghold, or slightly to the south, so that the Japanese infantry would be trapped in darkness as much as possible!

The muscles on the faces of Colonel Iwagami and Colonel Shindo were tense, and they were also very nervous inside. They no longer dared to underestimate this Eighth Route Army unit.

So cunning!

So cunning!

Relying on trenches, hiding strength, constantly deceiving and misleading... shameless!

However, now they have truly embarked on a path of no return!

Amid the roar of artillery fire, the infantry on the Japanese position were almost emptied out. The pitch-black position was well protected by the cover of night, but what they didn't know was that the assassins of the Eighth Route Army had begun to move.

There are nearly 50 suicide squad members, all of whom acted alone, with at most two people.

They lurked outside the stronghold, at least 200 meters away and at most 400 meters away, digging the smallest individual pits to hide in, covering the outside with something, or crawling into some bushes or ravines and digging caves.

When the defeated soldiers of the Imperial Army fled, some death squads had already sneaked into the enemy and reached the enemy's position.

Now, when the Japanese army launched a large-scale attack and the troops passed their position, and the Japanese army's lighting moved south again, amid the deafening sound of the Japanese army's artillery, some of them took advantage of the opportunity when this side seemed particularly dark due to the contrast, and crawled out of their hiding places and lurked towards the enemy position.

These lone wolves, each filled with deep hatred for the enemy, are tempted by the promise of meritorious service, bonuses, and the reward of a new bride, and they risk their lives to get in.

Just now, the bugle call from under the ruins of the stronghold seemed to be a trick to fool the Japanese army, but in fact it was an activation signal for these lone wolves.

Urge them to act immediately.

The first batch of suicide squads have already started working.

They were wearing Japanese military uniforms, and in the pitch-black night, visibility was only three to five meters. The people in their field of vision were all black shadows, and their faces could not be seen at all.

Relying on coughs and long drawn-out throat clearings, they quickly identified and assembled themselves, and in groups of three, began to attack the enemy.

Some cannot find companions and have to act alone.

Using pistols and daggers, they initially found idle enemies.

Not artillery, not cavalry, not large-scale infantry groups, but a few people or individuals acting alone.

Go forward and kill the devil, slit his throat, and stab him to death.

After the three infantry squadrons and the cavalry squadron set off that day, the place became much emptier, and the only people left were busy personnel, including commanders, artillery, chariot troops, and baggage soldiers.

They also started large-scale operations.

Kill the artillery!

Artillery was the most obvious target.

It is also the safest.

In the darkness, artillery fire, flames flicker, and smoke billows. If you kill an enemy at random, you can't see the others at all.

The bugle sounded again!

The voice changed. This was a special signal urging the suicide squad to attack the enemy artillery.

This was also under the direct command of Su Fei. He observed that the enemy's flares were a very serious threat and had to be eliminated, so he used a walkie-talkie to contact the cavalry battalion commander under the ruins of the stronghold and asked him to send a signal.

In an instant, more than 40 suicide squads became excited and launched a frantic attack on the enemy artillery.

They rushed at the enemy, shot him in the back with their pistols, or cut his throat with their daggers.

Because the enemy artillerymen are often equipped with pistols and artillery knives, after they kill the enemy, they have either two pistols or one pistol and a good longer artillery knife, which makes it easier for them to do their work.

Some Japanese soldiers noticed the dark shadow coming and immediately shouted: "Quick, replace me!"

The artillery is very tired.

Instead, he was replaced by a saber, which cut his throat with a whoosh.

Some Japanese soldiers were carrying artillery shells and offered to lend a hand. As a result, someone pointed a pistol at his heart, puff!

The safest way is of course to cover your mouth and stab the knife!

The enemy artillery was busy and had no time to pay attention to the dark figures around them. No one could have imagined that the Eighth Route Army could have such a vicious and dark hand, dare to force themselves on someone and destroy a flower with such cruel hands!

No, it's a ruthless move.

Those who are destroyed are robbers and fools!

Within a few minutes, the Japanese artillery was almost wiped out.

These artillerymen are numerous, including a regimental artillery company with more than 150 people, a battalion artillery squadron with more than 60 people, a mortar company with more than 180 people, a tank squadron with more than 50 people, and some logistics troops.

Including Major Shindo's battalion headquarters and Colonel Iwagami's regiment headquarters, there were more than 500 people in total, and more than 70 defeated soldiers of the Imperial Army.

With the Japanese army completely unprepared, in the darkness, smoke, and tense atmosphere of battle, it was almost impossible for them to recognize the other side's malicious intent.

"Huh? Why is there no shooting over there?" Even if the guards of the Japanese regiment and battalion headquarters noticed something and were a little puzzled, they couldn't just talk nonsense, right?

Moreover, the shells continued to fire, although they were becoming weaker and weaker.

The suicide squad members of the Sufei Special Operations Brigade became more and more adept at killing and soon became very active in the killing.

Kill the devils and you will get a big reward. Avenge your enemies and defend your country. It is the greatest honor. Kill the bandits and you will get rid of the traitors for your country!

They don't have any psychological burden.

There is also a kind of tragic heroism in dying bravely.

The gunfire was suppressed by the artillery fire.

At the same time, Su Fei was also closely observing, listening and directing cooperation.

When Su Fei discovered that the enemy's artillery fire was gradually weakening, he knew that the suicide squad members had done a great job!

In order to protect them, Su Fei ordered the infantry battalion to go into battle!

Attract the enemy's attention!

He also reported the basic situation and position of the enemy infantry group to the infantry battalion.

After receiving the order, the infantry battalion quickly passed the message in the tunnel and used the bugle again to unify and emphasize the military order.

The warriors attacked again.

This time, an all-out attack.

The first time, on the blockhouse, they severely damaged an enemy company of the Imperial Army. The second time, in the trenches far away outside the village wall, they mobilized half of their troops and weapons to launch a surprise attack, severely damaging two and a half enemy companies of the Imperial Army. The third time, on the ruins of the blockhouse and the village wall, they came out of the tunnel, dispatched all their troops and light weapons, and killed a Japanese infantry company in seconds!

Now, all light and heavy weapons have been deployed!

Mortars also fired blindly from the trenches!

According to the enemy's position reported by Su Fei, it's a very large area, just smash it!

More than 30 light machine guns, including 9 light machine guns captured from the enemy Sakurai Squadron, more than 400 rifles, and several pistols suddenly rose from tunnels in various places into the trenches and fired at the enemy.

Don't even look at the enemy and don't give them a chance to fight back.

Put your hands and gun outside and shoot.

The soldiers hid in places that were targeted by enemy artillery shells. In safe places, especially the tunnels and trenches outside the village wall, which were not the focus of artillery bombardment, they were relatively safe and had the strongest firepower.

In an instant, countless bullets were fired at the enemy, and more than 80 people from the Miura Squadron at the forefront were killed or wounded on the spot.

The emergency counterattack by the Miura Squadron only resulted in a finger injury to one soldier of the Su Fei Infantry Battalion.

However, the Japanese artillery bombardment resulted in the deaths of two soldiers from the infantry battalion and the injuries of two others.

The Japanese infantry immediately entered combat mode.

Gunshots rang out!

In this way, the tension of the battle was quickly raised and the battle behind enemy lines was coordinated.

Regardless, the increasingly sparse artillery shells and the roar still shocked Colonel Iwagami and Major Shindo: "What's wrong with the artillery? Why did they stop? Who gave the order? Major Shindo, go and take a look!"

Lieutenant Colonel Shindo agreed and took a few people from the battalion headquarters to the nearest tank artillery team, which was more than a hundred meters away.

As soon as I arrived, I noticed a strange atmosphere. There was not only the bitter smell of gunpowder, but also a strong smell of blood.

"What's wrong? Chiba-kun? Lieutenant Chiba Yasukazu?"

He shouted the name of the tank team leader.

Three Type 3 medium tanks, three Type Bean reconnaissance tanks, and three armored vehicles were all silent in the darkness.

The soldiers behind him also stood guard with their guns in hand.

At this moment, a burst of dense bullets suddenly came from the darkness, and then a heavy machine gun on an armored vehicle also emitted a bright muzzle flame.

In an instant, his body was grabbed by an invisible big hand and thrown backwards into the boundless darkness!

Three suicide squad members of the Su Fei Infantry Battalion who were lurking here ambushed and killed Major Shindo and his entourage, these Japanese devils!

Hearing the roar of light and heavy machine guns, Colonel Iwagami was stunned: "Enemy? Enemy sneak attack?"

At his call, the Japanese troops rushed towards the artillery positions.

However, the light and heavy machine guns on the armored vehicles continued to fire fiercely, killing a large number of Japanese soldiers.

The suicide squads of other infantry battalions hidden in various places also came over, infiltrated the Japanese troops, and attacked fiercely.

The Japanese army's core position was in chaos, and the Japanese soldiers were identified and assassinated one after another by the suicide squads.

The Japanese army could hardly find the enemy and knew that things were not going well, so they had to flee immediately.

A suicide squad member lurked next to Colonel Iwagami, slashed his personal guard with a saber, and then put a pistol to his head. Bang! Popcorn!

Unfortunately, he didn't know the identity of the enemy he killed. It was pitch black, with the sound of gunfire and cannon fire. It was so chaotic.

In the chaos, the few remaining Japanese artillery pieces stopped firing, and the artillerymen ran over with their artillery knives and pistols, asking, "What happened?"

Their answer is bullets!

More than 500 devils and more than 70 Imperial Army soldiers on the Japanese position were almost killed!

Only about 40 people escaped on their own in the chaos.

The enemy's flares were not replenished, and after more than 20 seconds, they also lost their flames, and the night sky near the entire stronghold gradually dimmed!

Su Fei observed at all times and immediately led the cavalry company, machine gun platoon and artillery platoon to attack!

A mixed cavalry unit of more than 170 people came out in full force!