Chapter 229 The Blood of Nanjing Defense War on Niushou Mountain

The fierceness of the Battle of Nanjing and the tenacious will of the Chinese defenders and the fierce firepower shocked the Japanese army, especially Prince Hatohiko, who stayed up all night. Prince Hatohiko of Asaka Palace, who originally wanted to bring good news to Emperor Hirohito, was almost eager to wear it.

However, all the people of his subordinates are disappointing, and the defense of [***] seems to be as difficult to break as a copper wall? Prince Hatohiko of Chaoxiang Palace stood in front of the huge Nanjing sand table and was stunned. The invincible imperial army first met Chengde in Rehe and broke blood, so that the emperor was extremely angry.

200,000 troops of the Kwantung Army could not break through Chengde City, which was firmly defended by a branch division in the district? This is simply unimaginable. Chengde's offensive and defensive battle is even more fierce than the battle for the Lushun fortress, which can be called the iron bone of the emperor in World War I.

Many problems exposed in the war also made the military department speechless. The samurai spirit armed by the Yamato soul was so pale and powerless in the face of pouring artillery fire and dense bullet rain. The death of tens of thousands of officers and soldiers made the senior officials of the empire suddenly realize that a strong navy alone is not enough, because of the Japanese It is the relationship between the island country, so the Empire has always been an absolute navy.

After the emperor's army, who walked on one leg, kowtowed his head and bled under the iron wall of Chengde, he was in pain. Emperor Hirohito gave three consecutive edicts to reduce salary, food, etc., and cancelled the annual royal cherry blossom party. It can be said that the whole Japanese began to shrink from top to bottom in 1933. Food, build machine guns, add heavy artillery and chariots to the army, vigorously develop the army's aviation, and constantly form new divisions.

Under the help of the propaganda media, more than 90% of the people who believe that the Chinese people do not deserve fertile land and rich resources have exceeded 90%. One nation is promoting revenge, and the whole country and even the whole nation are actively preparing for this war. At the same time, I also firmly remember a butcher. The name is Zhang Xuewu!

But now it seems that all the previous preparations seem to be in vain. Nanjing is no longer the crumbling capital of China. Zhang Xuewu secretly came to Nanjing from Rehe? It was originally a battle of revenge, but now it seems that Nanjing City, which is easy to attack and difficult to defend, is not easy to eat.

Is there any curse on Zhang Xuewu? Why does he know the strategy and tactics of the imperial army like the palm of his hand? Like the same strange circle, once the invincible imperial army meets Zhang Xuewu, it seems to be far away from the goddess of victory.

Asakamiya Hatohiko recalled that when he inspected the attacking troops yesterday, almost every infantry brigade had shrines, and the troops would collectively pray for blessings before the attack. This was extremely ridiculous before, but it was rumored among the soldiers that if they did not worship, they would be hooked by the demons on the side of the team and become a lonely soul. Wild ghosts can no longer return to their hometown.

From the beginning of last night's general attack, Prince Hatohiko of Chaoxiang Palace, as the commander-in-chief of the former enemy who captured Nanjing, was equivalent to staying up all night. Part of the positions in the middle of [***] were constantly occupied, and then lost under the enemy's counterattack. Some brigade commanders only reported that the division headquarters had occupied a certain high ground, and they did not wait for the division headquarters to sort it out and report. The Central Branch dispatched the military headquarters, and the brigade below hurriedly reported that the position had been lost again.

The [***] gunfire is accurate and fierce, which is not inferior to the artillery support of the Japanese army at all. Although the brigade commanders of the three heavy artillery brigades of the Japanese army do not admit that the German FH18 Rhine heavy howitzer, which is 32 times the body controlled, will exceed the range of the empire. The prepared Type 38 heavy howitzers all agree that the Type 95 150mm heavy howitzer equipped by the Imperial Army can have a range of the FH18 Rhine heavy howitzer with a range far greater than the 32 times body of the German system.

However, the brigade commanders of the three heavy artillery brigades have always arranged their artillery positions very carefully. One is for air defense, and the other is that they are resolutely unwilling to cross the minefield for half a step, always staying out of the maximum range of the FH18 Rhine heavy howitzer, which is 32 times the German-manipated.

At 14:00 p.m. on May 26, the 16th Division of the Japanese Army finally occupied the frontline position of Niushoushan Fortress. The Rehe Army of the National Revolutionary Army temporarily organized the 1st Mechanized Division, the 5th Brigade, the 1st Battalion of the 9th Regiment, the 1st Battalion of the 10th Regiment, and the 4th Battalion, 229 people under the three battalion commanders, except for the 10th Guo Xiangfei, the commander of the fourth battalion of the regiment, and all 17 of the wounded were martyred. The artillery fire of the Japanese army blew up the palm-sized Niushoushan Fortress beyond recognition, and most of the three or four thousand abandoned corpses of the Japanese army in front of the position were also blown up and unrecognizable by its artillery fire.

The front position is full of flesh and blood. There are scattered limbs and broken arms, broken corpses and organs, twisted and damaged weapons, etc. everywhere. It can be said that the body of the officers and soldiers has been integrated with the land of the motherland.

The Japanese army, which occupied the front position of Niushou Mountain Fortress, immediately began to attack the position on the mountainside. Nakajima Jinshi transferred the 20th Infantry Regiment from the grass field of the 19th Infantry Brigade, in an attempt to bypass the left wing of the Niushou Mountain Fortress and attack the circular position on the mountainside from behind the flank.

Sun Guiming, who changed into a brand-new military uniform and wearing tassels, appeared in the headquarters. Everyone in the headquarters was immediately a little stunned. At the critical moment when the front position was lost, the brigade still in the intention to change the brand-new military uniform?

Feng Bin, the combat staff officer, immediately reported and found that a Japanese army unit was about the level of infantry regiment. It quickly interspersed the left wing of the fortress. There was still a certain distance between the left wing and the Qinhuai River, and it was also the dead corner of the direct firepower of the General Mountain Fortress, which can be said to be the only weakness of the Niushou Mountain Fortress.

Sun Guiming took a deep breath and said, "Is that the red zone marked by the heavy artillery brigade before? Immediately ask the commander of the army for instructions to ask the firepower of the heavy artillery brigade to cover the red zone. I want to let the little one who likes to steal chickens and dogs have no return. I ordered the Ninth Regiment to transfer a battalion of the reserve and a guard battalion of the brigade. After the heavy artillery brigade began to shell the red zone, I ordered the seven-five wild artillery group to carry out a ten-minute fire attack, and the front positions must be recaptured. I The Rehe Legion can't do such a disgrace. If Sun Guiming loses his position, I will be the first to raise my gun to attack myself.

Sun Guiming put on his military uniform and said, "The commander of the legion is carrying a coffin to guard the lonely city. This Niushou Mountain Fortress is the place where I was buried!" I brought all five new clothes. I came cleanly, openly and aboveboard, and walked cleanly! Cheer up for me, and the front position must be restored before 16 o'clock in the afternoon.

As soon as Sun Guiming's words fell, the phone rang. Sun Guiming picked up the phone impatiently and fed it. He suddenly changed into an angry little daughter-in-law, holding the phone like a baby. His careful behavior made several staff officers beside him laugh secretly.

Everyone who knows Sun Guiming knows that it must be Commander Zhang who can call 100%. Zhang Xuewu asked about the casualties of the Fifth Brigade at the end of the phone. As a result, the situation reported by Sun Guiming scared him into a cold sweat, and the casualties of the army greatly exceeded Zhang Xuewu's expectations and tolerance.

The battle has been going on for more than 14 hours. Just for the battle for the front of Niushou Mountain Fortress as an example, coupled with the loss in the artillery battle and the casualties of the mountainside position and the main peak position, almost one of the main force of the fifth brigade was completely disabled, and the 75mm wild artillery group also lost eight artillery. Although Zhang Xuewu did not visit Niushou in person. At the forefront of the mountain fortress, he can imagine the fierceness of the battle in Niushou Mountain Fortress.

The Niushou Mountain Fortress, which is less than two square kilometers, is only ten points of the size of the General Mountain Fortress, so once it encounters the Japanese artillery and defense forces, it will be very heavy. Moreover, whether it is the 75mm wild artillery group on the Niushou Mountain Fortress or the 105mm howitzer group on the General Mountain Fortress, it is not said. The opponents of the army's 150mm howitzer, the first two and the latter are not on the same fire platform level.

Zhang Xuewu hesitated for a moment and said to Sun Guiming, "Withdraw the main force into the tunnel, give up the mountainside position first, in order to protect the Japanese army by guarding the main peak position, and cooperate with the battle in the direction of the General Mountain Fortress. If you really can't hold the surface position, then withdraw all the troops into the tunnel."

Sun Guiming, who ordered Zhang Xuewu, suddenly felt like a lightning strike, and pleaded with a crying voice, "Commander, my grandson, who is guarding the Niushou Mountain fortress, has set up a military order!" My fifth brigade is made of iron and copper! I can't withdraw first. Our Rehe Legion can't afford to lose this person! I, Sun Guiming, would rather die than retreat. I vowed to live and die with the position!"

General Zhang Xuewu said in a low voice, "You mother's light! You are responsible for your subordinates. Behind you is the position along the Qinhuai River, and behind you is the city wall of Nanjing. Nanjing is the capital of the national political axe. The honor of your fifth brigade and your personal honor and disgrace of Sun Guiming are more important than guarding the capital.

Sun Guiming also choked excitedly and said, "Commander, we are tigers! I can't figure it out. My casualties are large, but look at the tired and abandoned corpses in front of the position. Their casualties are even greater. Let the heavy artillery brigade move along the north bank of the river to give my brigade fire support. I promise that I won't lose an inch of land.

Zhang Xuewu also patted the table angrily and roared, "I can't figure it out that you don't deserve to be a soldier. If you can't do it, this brigade commander, take the initiative to give me the sage. How many times have I said it? The overall interests should take into account the overall interests. The purpose of your nails on the Niushou Mountain Fortress is to make the Japanese army dare not attack along the Qinhuai River with all their strength and cover the front position of the main peak of the General Mountain Fortress, instead of letting your Sun Guiming fight with you on the Niushou Mountain Fortress. Each of your soldiers is the painstaking efforts and sacrifice. All of them are painful."

Sun Guiming immediately stopped and said, "Yes! Commander, I obey orders! Stick to the main peak position, and the rest of the troops withdrew into the tunnel.

(to be continued)