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The 66th Army quietly left the city from the west of the city. At the east gate, the troops of the 59th Army of the Northwest Army slowly entered the city. Its vanguard was wearing the camouflage uniforms of the 66th Army. Those who didn’t know it thought they were troops of the 66th Army.

This time the 66th Army withdrew from the city, leaving behind a tank squad and an armored squad, as well as ten mountain cannons, and a reinforced force. They stayed in Kaifeng, while the [-]th Army guarded Kaifeng.

The rest of the troops, carrying heavy weapons, marched towards Zhengzhou overnight.

Before dawn, around four o'clock in the morning.

The large troops of the 66th Army entered the city. According to the order of the commander of the group army, the 66th Army sent a division to guard the city defense of Zhengzhou, and the other two divisions went to the positions outside the city to meet the troops of the 26th Army on the position.

The change of defense of the troops did not attract the attention of the Japanese army. After all, it was the time before dawn when the soldiers were most sleepy. In addition, when the 26th Army and the 66th Army changed their defenses, there was little movement, and the Japanese reconnaissance troops did not find any clues.

after dawn.

The Japanese attack as usual.

This time it is different, the style of play of the 66th Army is completely different from that of the 26th Army. When the Devils tanks attacked, they did not bombard the Devils’ tanks with artillery fire. The Devils mistakenly thought that the defenders had insufficient shells. God, the defenders have been: defending with shells.

But what the devil commander didn't expect was that when the devil's tanks and armored troops attacked the front line of the defenders on a large scale to 800 meters, the front line suddenly fired shots, not dense gunshots, but sporadic gunshots.

Bang, bang, bang, the sound of a sniper rifle.

Moreover, the defenders' sniper marksmanship is very accurate, almost headshot, those... Japanese soldiers who are covered by tanks and armor, as long as they show their heads a little, a bullet will pierce their foreheads.

The frontline commander of the Japanese army saw that the defenders were sneering, and smiled disdainfully. There were 800 attacking troops. Can the snipers of the defenders finish the battle? .

"shot."

Commander of the Forward Forces ordered.

Immediately, the light and heavy machine guns formed a triangular firepower network and attacked the attacking Japanese troops.

Bang bang bang.

The bullets were like dense hailstones, pounding on tanks and armored vehicles. The Japanese tanks and armored vehicles were refitted. At most, the bullets of light and heavy machine guns would leave bullet marks on the steel plate, and they could not penetrate the steel plate. It can't even leave a mark on a tank hundreds of meters away.

But there is one kind of rifle that is not listed, it is called anti-tank rifle.

The German Empire has been doing research on anti-tank rifles, but the effect is not great. The last time Zheng Baozhen went to Germany to buy an aircraft, the semi-finished anti-tank rifles researched by the German army sent Zheng Baozhen a dozen of them. After Zheng Baozhen took the anti-tank rifle back , hand it over to the arsenal for research.

As a result, the arsenal researched a brand new anti-tank rifle based on the semi-finished German anti-tank rifle. At least put the tank within 400 meters.

Liang Xiao once sent his subordinates to do experiments, and within 400 meters, two layers of steel plates can easily penetrate.

The production of this kind of clumsy anti-tank rifle is relatively slow, and the accuracy is not good. There is no mass production in the arsenal, only fifty pieces have been produced.

Before the troops crossed the river, they changed their equipment collectively, and the 66 anti-tank rifles were given by the [-]th Army first.

This time the 66th Army took over the position of the 26th Army.

Just take the anti-tank rifle to try the steel plate hardness of the Devils armored vehicles and tanks.

The launch of this anti-tank rifle requires two soldiers to operate together, one to aim and one to load the bullet.

Under the rain of guns and bullets from the defenders, the devil's offensive troops advanced to within 400 meters of the forward position.

The commander of the forward force immediately ordered decisively, and all anti-tank rifles fired together.

Boom boom boom.

The sound of anti-tank rifles is louder than that of heavy machine guns, and the noise is so loud that people's eardrums hurt.

All anti-tank rifles fire one after the other within 1 minute.

On the battlefield, the devil's two armored vehicles and a tank were immediately paralyzed.

Chapter 469 The Madness of the Twenty Division

Bang bang bang.

The second wave of anti-tank rifles continued to fire.

The Devils armor and tanks that were charging, and several of them were paralyzed.

Bang bang bang.

The third wave of anti-tank rifles fired.

Several more tanks and armored vehicles were hit and paralyzed in place.

Several waves of anti-tank rifles fired out, and the devils rushed to the front line of armor and tanks to paralyze more than half of them. The subsequent tanks and armored vehicles slowed down and did not dare to get too close to the forward position.

The light and heavy machine guns on the forward positions formed crossfire points, covering the past with a dense firepower net.

A large number of Japanese troops fell in pieces under the firepower of light and heavy machine guns.

The commander of the frontier troops of the Japanese army saw through the binoculars that the attacking troops in front were blocked, and was horrified. The Chinese defenders were able to resist the attack of the tank armor group without using artillery fire.

A little while.

The Japanese attacking force retreated back.

The commander asked the soldiers on the battlefield, and only then did he know that those tanks and armored vehicles paralyzed on the battlefield were all penetrated by a special weapon of the Chinese defenders.

The Japanese commander quickly reported the situation to the headquarters of the [-]th Division.

[-]th Division, headquarters.

Lieutenant General Ushijima, the head of the division, is studying the map.

From the map, his [-]th Division and Takagi Brigade have already blocked the front of Zhengzhou. As long as they take down the front position and go forward a few tens of kilometers, Zhengzhou City will be there.

He admired the commander of the Chinese garrison very much. The defensive terrain he chose was just right, and it was a natural barrier. If the Japanese army wanted to cross the front position, they would have to pay several times more troops than other places.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, our attacking team in front is blocked, and the Chinese defenders have used a new weapon that can penetrate our tanks and armor."

Chief of Staff Mano Goro put down the call, and Lieutenant General Ushijima reported.

"Nani"

Ushishima was often taken aback: "The thickness of tanks and armor plates is so impenetrable to all heavy machine guns and rifles. How can there be weapons that can penetrate our tanks and armor?"

"The forward attacking force said that the Chinese army used a new weapon, similar to a rifle, but it looked bigger than a rifle. It could penetrate our tanks and armored vehicles with one shot and paralyze our tanks and armored vehicles. The attacking troops Without the cover of tanks and armored vehicles, it is impossible to rush to the forward positions of the Chinese defenders."

Chief of Staff Mano Goro said.

Ushido pondered for a moment, then said: "Our opponent is the 26th Army under the 20th Group Army of China, which belongs to the Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou Garrison. Regiment, the North China Front Army Headquarters ordered our No.26 Division and Takagi Brigade to annihilate the [-]th Army of China, destroy the trump card army of the famous Chinese general Liang Xiao, and cut off one of his arms."

"Since fighting against the 26th Army for a few days, I have felt a lot. The army is well-trained and its soldiers are extremely powerful. Moreover, this army is the first Chinese army I have ever seen equipped with all German equipment. Compared with our [-]th Division, it is not inferior, and it is also an honor for our [-]th Division to face such an opponent on the battlefield."

Mano Goro nodded and said: "Your Excellency, division commander, is very true. Since last year, the 26th Army has wiped out the regular divisions of the empire several times across the Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou areas. In the battle of Wanjialing, it has wiped out the ace 106th division. It has a great reputation. Noisy, in the subsequent decisive battle in Songhu, the army defeated several divisions of the Central China Expeditionary Army, and its arrogance was once extreme. This time in the Central Plains battlefield, it captured Zhengzhou with thunder and defeated Doi, the original 66th division , The Front Army Command was very angry about this. This time, it did not hesitate to mobilize six [-] divisions from various places to attack Zhengzhou, just to... destroy this Chinese ace army in the Central Plains. As long as the entire army is wiped out, the Chinese army will Liang Xiao, who is known as a world famous general, will also fall from the altar of famous generals."

"That's right. This time, the front army command will mobilize six 66th divisions from Jinzhong, Northwest Shanxi, Hankou and other places to march towards Zhengzhou at full speed. By then, Zhengzhou will be surrounded by the imperial army like an iron barrel. Even if the 26th Army is brave Even if you are good at fighting, you can't stop the imperial army from encircling you on all sides."

Niu Dao often laughed.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, the Seventeenth Division will arrive at the front line at noon tomorrow. Our strength will increase from one and a half divisions to two and a half divisions. In terms of troop strength, we have more than 7 people in total. The army has a maximum of 3 people, with several times the strength, combined with tanks, armored aircraft and heavy artillery, within half a month, Zhengzhou will definitely be captured."

Chief of Staff Mano Goro said.

“方面军司令部对支那梁萧恨之入骨,这次为了全歼26军,连对西南出兵的策略都暂且搁置,十一军冈村司令官亲率两个师团,从汉口北上,虽被汤恩伯所部阻拦,但冈村司令官的战术相当精妙,一天推进200多里路,最多不超过五六天,十一军便可从汉口进攻到郑州外围,届时十一军从郑州后面发起进攻,切断城内26军和外界的联系通道,将其团团包围,方面军司令部的命令是,郑州城将成为26军的埋葬场,整座城的百姓,都将随着26军一起陪葬.”

The head of the division, Ushijima, said with a sneer.

"The front army command's strategy of annihilating the 26th Army at all costs is completely correct. As long as the 26th Army is wiped out, there will be no Chinese army in the Central Plains battlefield to be our opponent. Moreover, there is no support from the 26th Army in the Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou area. It is a newly formed army, and it is not an opponent of our imperial army at all. The empire will take back the Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou areas, and the opportunity of avenging its shame is coming soon."

Mano Goro said.

"Before the divisions arrive in Zhengzhou right now, our [-]th Division will launch an attack first to open a gap for the follow-up troops."

Niu Dao really said.

"However, the defense of the 26th Army is too strong. Their mountain artillery position has not been speculated so far. If our army attacks forcefully, it will inevitably be covered by their artillery fire. I am afraid that the casualties will increase."

Mano Goro said.

"As a warrior of the empire, you must have the spirit of broken jade."

A flicker of madness flashed in Ushi Dao's eyes, and he said: "Order the 27th Regiment to attack again. This time, all the heavy artillery will be fired, and the armored tanks will charge. shot."

"Hi."

Mano Goro said.

Chapter 4 Seventy can both defend and attack

The [-]th Division launched a frantic attack on the frontline positions.

The heavy artillery positions of the Japanese army bombarded the front positions of the 26th Army, tanks and armored vehicles advanced at full speed, and a large number of infantry followed.

It can be seen that the Japanese army attacked this time regardless of the cost.

The howitzers of the Japanese army bombarded the front positions, and the front troops were unable to raise their heads. The soldiers braved the enemy's heavy artillery fire and fought back with all their strength.

After the frontline troops were attacked by enemy artillery fire, the front enemy headquarters quickly asked for help from our mountain artillery unit, and the mountain artillery group fired several waves of firepower in succession to delay the enemy's crazy attack.

The former enemy commander was Xia Liangjun, chief of staff of the 66th Army and commander of the 146th Division.

He can also be regarded as the first general to follow Liang Xiao to conquer the world.

From the head of the Hangzhou security regiment, he was promoted all the way to the chief of staff of the 66th army and the commander of the 146th division. Moreover, he himself did not go to any military academy, but only learned military theory for a period of time in the internal general training class held by the [-]th Army.

他所率领的146师,以黄埔官和特战军官为骨干搭建,全师9000多人,拥有仿德械98步枪,重机枪1000多挺,迫击炮二百余门,九二步兵炮50多门,还有冲锋枪1000多挺,军部还给146师配备了一个战车小分队和一个坦克小分队,就装备而言,他的146师虽不如26的部队,但比其他国军部队却是强了很多.

"Master, the devils are attacking wildly. My forward position has been attacked by the enemy's heavy artillery. I can't hold it anymore."

Xu Zhanping, Chief of Staff of the 1st Division said.

Xu Zhanping graduated from the seventh class of Whampoa, and he graduated from the same class as Liang Xiao, the commander of the [-]th Army Group.

"Order the frontline troops to abandon the first-line positions, let the enemy's tanks and armored vehicles rush over, and then concentrate all the anti-tank rifles, be sure to snipe the enemy's tanks and armor in the first-line positions, and adjust the positions of the infantry artillery positions to bombard the enemy's infantry. As long as the enemy's infantry is beaten back, the enemy tanks and armor are... toothless tigers, nothing to fear."

Xia Liangjun ordered in a deep voice.

"Yes."

Chief of Staff Xu Zhanping was busy making arrangements.

This time, the 66th Army took over the 26th Army's defense position. Its style and style of play are different from those of the 26th Army. The 26th Army is known for its bravery in both offense and defense. They will not use bullets to solve problems that can be solved by shells.

The 66th Army is different. The 66th Army is more inclined to defensive battles. From the commander Sun Bingxia to the company platoon leader, they all like cats to fight coldly in defensive positions and defeat the enemy with long battles.

Xia Liangjun voluntarily withdrew from the front line and released the Japanese tanks. He wanted to let the enemy in and then close the door to beat the dogs. This kind of tactics is not a problem, but we must pay attention to the use of artillery. If it is strong enough, it will not be able to cut off the Japanese tanks. The connection between armor and infantry, the consequences of this style of play.

The 66th Army's military headquarters also saw the tragic battle ahead. In order to support the operations of the frontline troops, the 66th Army gathered all the artillery and attacked the first-line positions.

In the city.

military department.

Liang Xiao sat on the first seat, sipping tea slowly, the commanders and chiefs of staff of the 26th Army and the 66th Army sat on the left and right.

"Boss, the little devil's attack is very fierce. The heavy artillery completely covers our forward position, and the tanks and armor cover the large-scale charge of the infantry. Fortunately, our 66th Army is equipped with anti-tank rifles. Otherwise, we really can't stop these iron guys."

Sun Bingdao, commander of the 66th Army.

"The reason for the [-]th Division's frenzied attack must be to tear a hole in our front before the rest of the Japanese troops arrived in Zhengzhou, so as to set an example for the follow-up Japanese troops."

Liang Xiao sneered.

"The commander of the [-]th Division, Niu Dao, is indeed a man of thoughtfulness and cunning. During the Great Wall War of Resistance, it was he who sent troops to attack from the front, and sent a small detachment to touch the enemy's rear, and copied the Northeast Army. The lair of the command."

Feng Shi'an, Chief of Staff of the 66th Army.

"The 66 Army listens to the order."

Liang Xiao opened the folder in front of him, ready to read out the combat order.

Sun Bing and Feng Shi'an stood up and straightened their chests.

"Order the 66th Army to guard Zhengzhou and the front-line positions, and must stick to it for half a month."

Liang Xiao said.

"Don't worry, Chief, our 66th Army is best at defensive warfare. Not to mention that there is only one and a half devil divisions on the opposite side, even...two and a half devil divisions, our 66th Army will also stick to the position and not give them the slightest advance void."

Sun Bingdao.

"Boss, our 66th Army can defend the city, but you have to give us air support. The bombers of the little devils are the nemesis of our ground forces. Without the assistance of our fighters, our 66th Army will definitely suffer heavy casualties."

Chief of Staff Feng Shi'an said.

"Starting tomorrow, the bomber formations of our air force will be dispatched frequently to bombard the Japanese army's grain and supplies, as well as the Japanese army's offensive troops, and support you to defend your positions. In addition, the special warfare squadron has been out of the city for two days, and it is reported that They have already touched the heavy artillery positions of the devils, and they will launch an attack tonight, and there will definitely be a lot of movement at that time, and your 66th Army is ready to respond to the special warfare squad."

Liang Xiao exhorted.