Chapter 990 The Darkness Before Dawn
"Suoga, the general situation is settled!"
Seeing that the 22nd Army on the other side were beaten to no avail this time, Yizhichuan Yongzhi was also so happy that he couldn't stop talking.
Yizhikawa Yongzhi said with great joy: "After all the attacking troops cross the river, the vitality on the other side of the river will reach more than 10,000 people. It can completely tear open the defense line of the 22nd Army from the front and firmly gain a foothold on the west coast."
At this time, a Japanese staff officer responded: "The 15th Army has also made significant progress under the coordinated combat of the Imperial Navy, and the island of Bilu, which the Hu Ben Army is stationed in, is about to be captured!
After taking down Bilu Island, the Imperial Navy and Army can further siege Maulhammian and Motama City. If the war goes well, it may not be possible to completely break through the Salwin River defense line before dark."
"Yoxi! The more we reach the critical moment, the more calm we must be. We must know that our enemy is not just the 22nd Army, but also the powerful opponent that caused the empire to suffer many losses!
This cunning Chinese commander always has some unexpected means and abilities. We must all be highly vigilant before we win the final victory!
Hashimoto, immediately generate electricity to the front-line troops, so that they must fight steadily and beware of the Chinese army's fraud!"
Listening to the extremely optimistic arguments of the officers beside him, Shibaba suddenly felt alert at this moment.
As the saying goes, I am afraid of a rope when I am bitten by a snake for three years, not to mention that the riverside is in Yang Fan’s hands for three times.
"Hayi! Commander, wise!"
The Japanese officers quickly paused and said, looking very educated, but they were not worried.
Because in the eyes of everyone, everything on the other side of the river is visible, and the huge gap in strength between the enemy and us is in front of us. Even if the Chinese army uses some tricks, it will not have any impact on the overall situation.
Front Command of the 5th Army.
"Military, the Japanese may have to launch a general attack on the Pa'anjiang section defense line of the 22nd Army this time. Maybe the last melee will soon occur!"
After putting down the telescope, Dai Anlan turned to look at Du Yuming who was watching the battlefield with the telescope, and said in a worried tone: "This time is completely different from the last time. The Japanese have strong military strength, so there is no need to worry about lack of energy at all!
Once the Japanese are allowed to fight with the 22nd Army, the Japanese troops on the other side can cross the river without any pressure, so that our army will passively fight with the Japanese army!”
Du Yuming naturally saw the Japanese army's intention to fight and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, although the 22nd Army suffered a lot of casualties, the main force is still there and the morale is still strong. With more than 10,000 Japanese troops, there is no way to defeat the 22nd Army!"
After a pause, Du Yuming continued: "If the Japanese have to continue to increase their troops on a large scale after a large-scale melee with the 22nd Army, it will not be too late for us to send troops to support us!"
Liao Yaoxiang nodded and agreed: "The military magistrate's plan is very good. The Japanese forced crossing the Salwen River. On the surface, they are aggressive, but in fact they are to sacrifice their strengths and weaknesses. Even if the Japanese soldier is of high quality, they will not be able to take too much advantage when they fight together without a large number of heavy equipment."
Since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, due to the backward weapons and equipment, facing the Japanese planes, tanks and cannons, the Chinese army suffered extremely passively, but instead found a sense of existence in hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese.
Although it was still a disadvantage to fight with the Japanese in the early stages of the War of Resistance Against Japan, at least they could die without any grievance under the bombardment of the Japanese planes and cannons, because this would at least die vigorously and at least cause substantial casualties to the Japanese!
Over time, the Chinese army gradually summarized the tricks of fighting bayonets with the Japanese devils, and their ability to fight hand-to-hand combat has been greatly improved.
At the same time, the weapons and equipment of the Chinese troops have not been significantly improved. Therefore, when the Chinese troops fight against the Japanese, they would rather rush up and fight with the Japanese in person when they have the chance than be defeated and passively get killed.
"That's right, you can only catch big fish if you put on a long line!"
Du Yuming grinned and said, "I think the 22nd Army is also making this idea. Otherwise, with the current combat effectiveness of the 22nd Army, it would not give the Japanese devils the opportunity to build a beachhead on the West Bank!
However, as brothers in the same trench, we should still take the initiative to request troops to send aid!"
As Du Yuming analyzed, the 22nd Army is indeed catching big fish with long lines, and it is about to close the net.
Since there was no threat of ground anti-aircraft artillery fire and no radar station warning was received, the Japanese fighter jet group unscrupulously bombarded the defense line of the Pa'anjiang section of the 22nd Army and several anti-aberving artillery positions.
The entire bombing process lasted for a full 12 minutes. The Japanese Air Force general dropped more than ten tons of bombs and fired tens of thousands of bullets.
Several mountains were once again covered by rolling smoke and raging fire, and the defense line of the Pa'an River section was even more thick. It was covered with smoke. At first glance, it looked as if it was dusk and the visibility became extremely low.
During the entire process, the defenders on the Pa'anjiang section of the 22nd Army were completely on the turtle defense. Except for a few necessary warnings to observe the troops, the other officers and soldiers all entered nearby anti-aircraft holes to avoid the crazy bombing of the Japanese.
Even though a large number of high-standard trenches, bunkers, anti-aircraft holes and other fortifications were built along the river defense line, under the continuous and crazy bombardment of heavy artillery by Japanese aircraft, the fortifications including bunkers and anti-aircraft holes suffered serious structural losses and their defense power was greatly reduced.
As for the trenches with civil structures, they were severely damaged, and many areas collapsed on a large scale.
The bombing of just over ten minutes seemed like a century for the officers and soldiers of the 22nd Group Army who were evading the bombing.
The earth-shaking explosion sound waves make the eardrums hurt, and they appear briefly deaf, and even bleeding. The powerful shock waves and super-pressure shock waves make people's internal organs displace, making them feel uncomfortable.
There are also many soldiers who died heroically under this carpet bombing and sacrificed their precious lives for the country and nation!
"These dog gods! Today I must pay your blood debts and blood debts!"
The front had turned into a black mass, and only the violent explosions could be heard constantly, and the explosions flashed in the thick smoke and dust could be vaguely seen, and everything else was covered by thick smoke and dust.
Li Jiayu's eyes were red and she was extremely crazy inside. Although the entire Pa'anjiang section defense line was completely covered by gunpowder and dust, it was impossible to see the specific casualties clearly.
Chapter completed!