AWB Chapter 320 Battle of Majiapo
Chapter 320 Battle of Majiapo
3 month 23 day.
The morning light is dim and the sun has just risen above the horizon.
Inside the front-line headquarters of the Majiapo Independent Column.
Gaoda stood in front of a huge map. Beside him, Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, Ding Wei, Qi Tongwei and other generals gathered together.
Gaoda was the first to break the silence: “Comrades, everyone has worked hard these past few days.
Now we have successfully surrounded the large group of Japanese troops in the middle, and the Japanese can't escape even if they have wings.
But the real battle is about to begin. We have to deal with tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers from the 65th and 66th divisions.
Now they occupy the advantageous terrain of Majiapo, which will make our subsequent offensive operations very difficult."
Li Yunlong said, "Commander, in my opinion, it is not difficult to deal with the Japanese in Majiapo. As long as we concentrate all our artillery and bombard them desperately, no matter how powerful the Japanese are, they will be blown into slag."
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the headquarters became slightly more relaxed.
After hearing what Li Yunlong said, everyone present rolled their eyes. Kong Jie even said half-jokingly: "Old Li, you say this easily, but if it were really that simple, we would have wiped out the Japanese long ago."
Ding Wei took over the conversation: "Lao Li, the area of Majiapo is a square kilometer. How many shells are needed to wipe out the Japanese? Besides, the Japanese are not stupid.
They must have dug a lot of anti-artillery holes on Majiapo now. Our shells will just make a noise when they hit them. Apart from destroying some trenches, they won’t kill many Japanese soldiers.”
After hearing Ding Wei's words, everyone present nodded in agreement.
Qi Tongwei also spoke up at this time: "We can't just rely on artillery, we must have a more thorough plan.
The Japanese fortifications are strong, we have to find a way to weaken their defenses while protecting our offensive forces. "
Gundam listened to everyone's discussion and already had something in mind.
This will be an unprecedented tough battle and a severe test of the independent column's combat effectiveness.
"Comrades, the terrain of Majiapo is indeed unfavorable to us, but we cannot retreat because of this."
"The Japanese commander chose to station at Majiapo, which we did not expect, but it does not mean that we have no chance. We have the advantage in numbers and firepower."
Li Yunlong clenched his fists and said, "Commander, we will fight the way you say. Although the Japanese have the advantage of terrain, we are not pushovers."
Kong Jie also nodded: "Yes, we just want to confuse the Japanese. Each direction is the main attack direction, so that they don't know where to defend."
Ding Wei made a more detailed analysis: "We have to ensure that there is enough firepower and manpower in each direction of attack, so as to put pressure on the Japanese and force them to disperse their forces."
Gundam listened to everyone's discussion and gradually formed a detailed plan in his mind.
He pointed to various areas on the map and assigned each brigade’s task in detail: “We will divide the eight regiments into four groups, with two regiments in each group, and launch attacks simultaneously from the northeast, west, and south.
The bombardment from the east should be fierce, but not all-out. We want to make the Japanese mistakenly think that our main attack will be in the east."
He continued: "Each area is a key attack area, and each direction is a main attack direction. We must prevent the Japanese from determining our true intentions, thereby disrupting their deployment."
After hearing Gundam's words, everyone present nodded silently.
They knew that this tactical arrangement was very bold and risky, but it was also their best option at the moment.
As long as we can successfully occupy a position on Majiapo, we can open up the situation for subsequent attacks.
After the meeting, everyone quickly left the command center and began to arrange troops to prepare for action.
As the sun gradually rose higher, the soldiers of the independent column began to get busy at their respective positions.
They began to check their weapons, organize their equipment, and prepare ammunition.
To the east of Majiapo, all the artillery of the independent column was concentrated.
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1 pm.
The sun shone directly on the artillery regiment position four kilometers east of Majiapo, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere.
The gunners adjusted the angle and direction of the muzzle to ensure that every shell would accurately land on the enemy's position.
120门105毫米榴弹炮、200门山炮和200门107火箭炮，这些强大的火力已经做好了开炮前的最后准备，炮口齐刷刷地对准了马家坡东边的日军防御阵地。
At the same time, the eight regiments of the independent column, totaling more than 8 people, had made final preparations before the battle in their respective offensive areas.
On Majiapo, the Japanese commanders Yamamoto and Ito stood at the observation port in the cave, observing the Eighth Route Army troops assembled below through telescopes.
Yamamoto showed a hint of sneer on his face. He turned to Ito and said, "General Ito, it seems that the enemy is about to launch an attack. There are at least tens of thousands of soldiers gathered at the foot of the mountain."
A trace of contempt flashed in Ito's eyes, and he responded confidently: "General Yamamoto, now our defensive positions have been fully deployed. The soldiers have dug a lot of anti-artillery holes and tunnels in the wall.
The enemy's artillery fire is no longer a threat to us. As long as the Eighth Route Army launches an attack, the imperial soldiers will teach them a painful lesson. "
Yamamoto nodded with satisfaction. He agreed very much with what Ito said.
In order to deal with the artillery of the independent column, he ordered the soldiers to dig countless anti-artillery holes on Majiapo and hide a large number of weapons and ammunition in the holes.
Even if the independent column launched an artillery attack, it would not destroy the weapons and ammunition hidden in the cave. Now that they have lost the subsequent supply materials, every bullet and shell is very precious.
"Our soldiers are ready to defend the glory of the empire with their lives."
Ito nodded: "Yes, General Yamamoto, we will let these Eighth Route Army know that the Imperial Army is invincible."
Yamamoto turned and gave an order to his adjutant: "Adjutant, pass on my order. All defensive positions in Majiapo should immediately prepare for artillery defense and enter combat readiness. The enemy is about to launch a large-scale attack."
"Hai."
The adjutant accepted the order and turned to leave the command center.