Chapter 005: Great Victory

According to the pre-war plan, the First Battalion and the Second Battalion will attack the left flank of the Japanese army, while the Third Battalion will assault the right flank. The Fourth Battalion will maneuver to intercept from the rear

There is no mistake! Fang Ligong said with certainty: "Commander, the Sakata Brigade was defeated by us, and that old devil Sakata was certainly killed by our troops!"

Chu Yunfei gazed at the situation on the battlefield

At this moment, Fang Ligong also returned to the command post and said, "Commander! It's ready, continuing to fire would be a waste of ammunition!"

Cleaning the battlefield and tallying the results of the battle are matters for the General Staff

The correspondent was immediately blown to pieces.

The forward observer directed the artillery battalion, adjusting the firing angles, and soon enveloped the enemy attempting to break through in flames

Upon hearing Fang Ligong's report, Chu Yunfei's eyes widened.

Seeing the enemy attempting to break through being torn to shreds by the artillery group, it was clear that the battle was nearing its end, and the organized resistance of the enemy had been completely crushed

Once again, they look down upon the Jin-Sui Army

Chu Yunfei also said with a beaming smile: "Oh dear! Let's forget about the accolades. Just provide more ammunition from above!"

The artillery units are extending their fire, the heavy machine guns are extending their fire. In the face of tremendous casualties and overwhelming firepower, the stubborn enemy finally could not hold on any longer, and many of them began to retreat.

Even if the individual combat quality of the Japanese army is superior to that of the Jin-Sui army

You are correct! This old devil Sakata was indeed killed by our troops. You must report this battle report to the command immediately. I trust you will handle the reporting appropriately

Chu Yunfei sat in the command center and let out a sigh of relief

The Japanese soldiers are well-trained and possess precise marksmanship

Historically, the New One Group successfully broke through after killing Colonel Sakata.

Lieutenant General Youzhong Yinan suddenly raised his head in shock upon hearing the news of the destruction of the Sakata Brigade

Particularly those remaining Japanese army officers, after the 358th Regiment ceased shelling, emerged from the piles of corpses when the infantry advanced, utilizing the shell craters to resist stubbornly.

Major Ando is filled with deep regret

Watching the Jin-Sui Army charge into the position to encircle the Imperial Japanese Army

Chu Yunfei heard this and glanced at Fang Ligong

Major Ando shouted to his communications officer: "Order the troops to relocate, move towards Yujialing!"

So many people died just like that

All units have begun to thoroughly tighten the net

General Yozuka Yoshio is currently in a mood to practice calligraphy, pacing back and forth in the operations command room, anxiously waiting.

Just as the communicator was about to transmit the order

Lieutenant Colonel Ando was blown apart, leaving only his upper body.

However, this is ultimately just stubborn resistance

The 358th Regiment's First Battalion defeated Ando's Brigade's position, attacking the Hase Brigade and the Kimura Brigade from both sides, in coordination with the Second and Third Battalions, effectively encircling the Japanese forces from two fronts

General Youzhong Yinan viciously asked: "Which unit of the Chinese army did this?"

Fang Ligong heard this, and his original smile suddenly vanished. He sighed and said: "The Sakata Brigade is indeed formidable; even though our army launched a surprise attack, we still suffered nearly 900 casualties and countless injuries"

The act of mercilessly attacking a drowning dog has always been the favorite pastime of the Jin-Sui Army

In a short period, it caused considerable casualties to the 358th Regiment

Now ... ...

The officer's sword in the hands of Nobutaka Sakata was also found.

Chu Yunfei certainly trusts the opinions of professionals. He ordered the cessation of shelling, and all units began to thoroughly consolidate their positions

The correspondent hurriedly walked in. "Report to the Commander! Major General Kiyoshi Taira of the Fourth Brigade is calling!"

The artillery battalion quickly relocated its position, redirecting its fire towards the Changgu Valley Brigade and the Kimura Brigade

As the sounds on the battlefield ceased, the battle of Cangyun Ridge finally came to an end

Disdainful of the Eighth Route Army, the brigade command post was surprisingly established not far in front of the Eighth Route Army's position

After speaking, Fang Ligong stepped closer and whispered, "Commander, this achievement will surely please Director Yan. Perhaps your position will be elevated as well!"

The reserve team 4 has also been dispatched.

He busily said: "Commander! In this battle, our army eliminated more than 3,000 Japanese soldiers, captured 1,321 intact Type 38 rifles, 22 Type 24 light machine guns, 15 grenade launchers, and over a hundred grenades. What is even more gratifying is that we also captured 3 Type 92 heavy machine guns! The only regret is that the Type 92 infantry gun was destroyed by the Japanese! These devils would rather die than leave the artillery for us!"

A single regiment has actually annihilated an entire brigade, which is likely the greatest victory since the beginning of the War of Resistance!

However, under such a blow, it is also a complete rout.

The Sakata Brigade is about to be removed from the Japanese military organization

The Sakata Brigade is truly facing its demise this time

Rest assured, Commander, I know what to do. While you strategize, we will take advantage of the conflict between the Japanese army and the Communist army to deploy our troops and decisively eliminate the Japanese Sakata Brigade!" Fang Ligong said with a beaming smile: "Commander, this time we have not only eliminated the Japanese army but also dealt a blow to the Eighth Route Army. Once the higher-ups learn of this, they will surely commend us!

Even so, he still desperately moved forward, still wanting to survive

After speaking, Chu Yunfei urged all units to accelerate their pace, swiftly check for remaining enemies, and clean up the battlefield

He wanted to refute the other party, but when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he changed his mind

I completely do not believe that the Eighth Route Army dares to launch an assault

However, the imperial army had no defenses at all, and they continued to believe that the opposing side would not dare to provoke them, inevitably remaining as indifferent as before.

Fang Ligong said excitedly: "Commander, this is the greatest victory our army has achieved since entering the war! As long as it is reported, it will surely uplift the spirits of the people!"

"It is!" Fang Ligong noticed that Chu Yunfei seemed a bit downcast

I did not expect that this time the Jin-Sui Army would be so bold as to engage in field combat with a regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army using only a battalion of troops.

At this time, the Japanese army on the battlefield was no longer organized in units. They could only operate in squads, seeking cover on the spot to resist.

Major Ando observed that the Jin-Sui Army not only broke through his own lines but also shattered the positions of Nagatani and Kimura

A shell fell.

Report to the regiment commander, the chief of staff reports to you, our regiment has successfully fulfilled its mission, defeating the Sakata Brigade and killing Colonel Sakata Please provide instructions, commander

I was so nervous just now that I almost couldn't breathe

Chu Yunfei issued the command, and the bugler raised the military horn to sound the order for the general assault

Colonel Sakata of the Fourth Regiment led his troops in a tenacious battle, engaging the enemy for an entire day. Ultimately, they were outnumbered. Every officer and soldier of the Fourth Regiment perished valiantly, sacrificing their lives for the glory of His Majesty the Emperor

In this battle, the imperial army has become arrogant from top to bottom

The Sakata Brigade wishes to break through, but how could the 358th Regiment agree to that

The battle flag has been confiscated

"Yes! The team leader!" After Fang Ligong stood at attention, he continued to get busy.

Moreover, the artillery support from the 358th Regiment is not to be mentioned

The Sakata Brigade was unexpectedly shattered!

Chu Yunfei finally smiled and said, "Brothers, this time we fought well, tell them. When we return, I will have rewards. In the future, everyone must work harder to improve the overall quality of our army"

It is well known that there is a regiment of Jin-Sui troops near the front line

Chief of Staff Fang Ligong was extremely excited; he ran in front of Chu Yunfei and gave a sharp salute.

Is the Jin-Sui Army too incompetent, or is the Japanese Army too formidable

Chu Yunfei was taken aback upon hearing this and said, "Wasn't Colonel Sakata killed by the Eighth Route Army? How could it be our army? Are you mistaken?"

Or it can be said that they do not believe that the Eighth Route Army has the strength to charge to the front lines of the Imperial Army

Two companies and three soldiers, armed with rifles and carrying machine guns, charged towards the Japanese positions while bending forward

It has been less than 2 hours since the attack occurred

However, it did not inflict a devastating blow on the Sakata Brigade, and the brigade's forces remained largely intact. Replacing it with a new officer essentially constitutes a new brigade, which can continue to wreak havoc on China

General Yizhong Youzhang irritably said, "Read!"

The result was that the regiment command post was directly destroyed by the Eighth Route Army, resulting in the death of Colonel Sakata

In the past, seeing the enemy would make one weak in the knees, but now everyone is remarkably brave, striving to advance with great effort

It is hard to believe that a single regiment could actually defeat a Japanese army battalion

It is simply unimaginable

Headquarters building of the First Army of the North China Expeditionary Army in Taiyuan

Clearly, they were on the verge of collapse, yet at this moment, Colonel Ando stubbornly insisted that it was a maneuver, not a breakout or retreat

He suddenly remembered something and asked, "How are the casualties in our army?"

The troops returned to their station two hours later

Chu Yunfei waved his hand in frustration and said, "Hurry and send someone to treat the injured!"

However, he died with his eyes wide open after climbing a distance of only 2 meters

The battle flag of the Sakata Brigade has also been found, with only half remaining after being scorched by artillery fire

The 3,800 personnel of the Japanese Army's Sakata Regiment were all eliminated by the 358th Regiment

Finally won!