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Chapter 172: Battle of Tianjin 7

When the first tank rushed under the arch bridge, the Japanese army's attempt to blow up this nearly thousand-year-old bridge had been shattered.

The tank company's nine T34 tanks stopped steadily at the bridgehead. Like steel behemoths, they firmly guarded this key position.

In the armored personnel carrier following the third company, the soldiers acted quickly.

They opened the car door and a platoon of infantrymen immediately rushed out. Their movements were agile and their eyes were firm, demonstrating the demeanor of well-trained soldiers.

These brave soldiers quickly rushed to the bottom of the bridge pier, which was filled with cluster grenades placed by the Japanese army.

They carefully defuse these dangerous bombs to ensure that the bridge is not destroyed.

At the same time, other soldiers were not idle either. They began to build temporary defensive positions with the tanks as cover.

They skillfully dug trenches and set up obstacles in preparation for possible enemy attacks.

But the Japanese army no longer had the strength to launch the so-called attack and counterattack.

The artillery fire on their positions never stopped, but these Japanese soldiers still held their ground like moles, hiding in the two shallow trenches they had dug.

However, these Japanese soldiers knew that their doomsday was coming. As long as they could hold the bridge, they still had a chance of survival. Now that the bridge has not been blown up and is occupied by the Chinese, only death awaits them.

Seeing that the bridge had been successfully captured by the armored assault company, Qian Wei, who was commanding in the rear, felt relieved.

"Attack with all your might! I don't want to see these disgusting Blazwings and maggots again before lunch!"

As the brigade commander finished speaking, the fire support battalion's rocket launchers and vehicle-mounted 120mm heavy mortars worked even harder to provide fire coverage.

Shells rained down on the enemy positions, explosions resounded through the sky, flames shot up into the sky, smoke filled the air, and the entire battlefield was shrouded in flames of war.

The Japanese soldiers hid in the trenches, trembling, their faces full of despair and fear, they knew that this was their last struggle.

In the back, Qian Wei held the telescope tightly, watching the battle ahead. His eyes were firm and cold, as if telling the enemy: You can't escape, today is your doomsday.

The fire coverage continued for nearly half an hour again, and this time it slowly stopped. The entire Japanese position looked like it had been plowed by a sled, and its original appearance was almost unrecognizable.

Only a few Japanese soldiers who were injured by the shells staggered out of the position like ghosts. This man was like a mud monkey.

The soil along the canal had a high water content, so the trenches hastily dug by the Japanese army were already seeping with water. The Japanese soldiers hiding inside were soaked through, and the soil raised by the artillery fire covered them, so it was impossible to see anyone walking.

Looking at these mud monkey-like figures staggering away towards the canal, everyone knew that the Japanese army had collapsed. Indeed, who could withstand such overwhelming firepower?

"Brigade Commander, the enemy's defense line is beginning to collapse!" a staff officer shouted excitedly.

Qian Wei nodded, a smile on his face. He knew victory was in sight.

"Order the troops to launch an all-out attack and don't give the enemy a chance to breathe!" He gave the final order.

Then, the Chinese army surged towards the Japanese positions like a tide. The sound of gunfire, artillery fire, and shouts of killing intertwined together to form an exciting war song.

The Japanese soldiers tried to resist, but their resistance seemed so weak. Under the powerful offensive of the Chinese army, they fell one after another.

Miyamoto Kumazo looked at the chaotic situation in front of him, his heart filled with despair.

He realized that the operation had failed and they were in a desperate situation, but he was unwilling to give up and decided to lead the troops to resist personally.

"Gentlemen! We cannot retreat! We must defend our motherland! Charge out with me!" Miyamoto Kumazo shouted loudly, boosting the morale of the soldiers.

However, faced with the powerful firepower and offensive of the Chinese army, their resistance seemed insignificant.

In the fierce battle, Miyamoto Kumazo's troops were gradually wiped out, and finally, Miyamoto Kumazo also fell in a pool of blood, ending his sinful life.

Finally, the gunfire on the battlefield died down. The last line of defense of the Japanese army was breached, and their bodies lay scattered on the ground, their blood staining the ground red.

Qian Wei looked at the scene in front of him, and a sense of accomplishment surged in his heart. This victory was hard-won, and he knew the hardships involved. But at this moment, all his efforts were rewarded.

"Report to the brigade commander, all the enemies have been wiped out!" an officer came to report.

Qian Wei nodded and said, "Okay, clean up the battlefield and make sure no one slips through the net."

Then he turned to the staff officer beside him and said, "Notify all troops to take a break and prepare for new challenges."

Although this battle is over, the war is still going on. Qian Wei understands that they will face more enemies and more challenges.

But he believes that as long as they have faith and courage, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and defend the dignity of the motherland.

"Chief of Staff! Arrange scouts to find out the surrounding situation for me. This is the core area of ​​the Japanese. Also, let the brothers take a good rest and wait for the follow-up infantry to catch up!"

Qian Wei stood at the edge of the arch bridge, stroking the slightly rough piers with his hands, while assigning tasks to the chief of staff.

His brigade had just received a call from the headquarters, saying that the Japanese army had dispatched a brigade from Tianjin, and no less than 5,000 Japanese troops from Tongzhou had also been dispatched.

Their goal was obvious, which was to block the advance of their armored brigade. After more than a week of continuous attacks, the soldiers and equipment of the independent armored brigade had more or less some problems.

Now the headquarters has decided to let them rest for a while and wait for the motorized infantry division and the 22nd Army's troops to arrive.

As the brigade commander, Qian Wei knew that he had to act cautiously at this time. Although his independent armored brigade was very powerful, the long march and fighting had exhausted the soldiers and equipment.

If he continued to advance, he might be in danger. Therefore, he decided to follow the command of the headquarters and let the troops rest and recover their strength and morale.

At the same time, he also had to be prepared to deal with interception by the Japanese army to ensure that the troops could successfully break through the enemy's defense lines.

Qian Wei turned around and went back to the command vehicle, opened the door, got in, then took out the map and studied it carefully.

He needs to understand the surrounding terrain and the distribution of enemy forces in order to develop a reasonable battle plan.

The chief of staff quickly organized scouts to survey the surrounding environment and arranged for other soldiers to rest and maintain their equipment.

At this critical moment, every decision is related to the life and death of the troops.

Qian Wei knew that he had a heavy responsibility and could not slack off. He had to lead the troops to break through the enemy's blockade and complete the task assigned by his superiors. All this required him to think calmly and act decisively.

After arranging everything, they received news from the Air Force that the Japanese army was still 60 kilometers away from them.

According to the marching speed of the Japanese army, it would take about half a day, so Qian Wei planned to go to Qianjiazhuang, which was only seven or eight miles away from here, to visit his hometown.

After all, if you don't return home when you are rich, it's like walking in the night in fine clothes!