Time travel! Regrets will never happen again!

Chapter 163: Seppuku 1

"Kill him!"

A major officer waved his samurai sword continuously, and Japanese soldiers rushed towards the outer defense line of Datong City in a skirmish formation.

"Boom boom boom!" A huge roar was heard, and the Japanese Type 92 infantry gun was slowly pushed to the front line.

However, at this moment, the artillery units directly under the two Japanese divisions had already fallen into trouble.

They were suppressed by the much more powerful heavy artillery regiment in the Datong area and had to move their positions frequently.

In particular, within the city of Datong, there is a mysterious force consisting of 12 self-propelled howitzers hidden.

These artillery vehicles are highly mobile and can be quickly moved to any required location to provide timely fire support and suppress Japanese artillery.

At the same time, many fighter planes were circling in the sky. Like ferocious birds of prey, they swooped down from high altitudes from time to time and attacked the charging Japanese infantry troops.

A string of aircraft cannon shells rained down like raindrops, setting off a bloody storm among the crowd. Each shell carried the breath of death, ruthlessly harvesting the lives of Japanese soldiers.

Faced with such a fierce battle scene, the Japanese soldiers were filled with fear and despair.

They struggled forward under the baptism of artillery fire, but were still unable to break through the defense line of the Chinese army.

The defenders of Datong relied on advanced weapons and equipment, overwhelming fire suppression and tenacious fighting spirit to repel the Japanese attacks time and time again.

This battle became a true reflection of the disparity in strength between China and Japan, and also allowed people to see the powerful combat effectiveness of the Chinese army today.

Fujiwara stood up suddenly, his eyes full of disbelief: "What did you say? The Chinese actually launched a counterattack outside the city?"

The staff officer at the side said quickly: "Yes, General, our attacking force has been repelled, and now we need to redeploy."

Fujiwara frowned, thinking secretly in his heart. He originally thought that the Chinese army should adopt a defensive strategy, but he did not expect them to take the initiative to attack.

"This is impossible! They don't have so many soldiers to launch a counterattack! Datong only has one division of Chinese troops! How dare they launch a counterattack!" Fujiwara roared angrily.

At this time, a signalman ran in hurriedly and reported to Fujiwara: "General, I just received news from the front that the Chinese counterattack was very fierce. They dispatched thousands of people to launch this counterattack."

"One of our regiments was severely damaged in the exchange of fire with them and had to retreat in a panic. The current front-line commander can only ask the division commander for tactical guidance."

After hearing this, Fujiwara's face turned gloomy. He realized that he might have underestimated the strength and determination of the Chinese army.

Faced with such a powerful enemy, he must re-evaluate the situation and formulate a more effective strategy.

Fujiwara took a deep breath, slowly sat back in his chair, and after thinking for a moment, he said to the staff officer: "Notify all regiments immediately to consolidate the front line and prevent the Chinese army from launching another attack."

"At the same time, order the artillery units to overcome difficulties, concentrate their firepower, destroy the Chinese army's counterattack, and suppress their offensive momentum."

"Yes, General!" The staff officer took the order and left.

Fujiwara looked at the map and pondered the next battle plan. He knew that this battle would be extremely difficult, but he firmly believed that with the strong strength of the Japanese army, they would eventually be able to defeat the Chinese army.

However, he did not know that the Chinese army was already fully prepared to meet the challenge of the Japanese army.

"The Japanese are still trying to occupy Datong. What a joke!"

At this moment, Wang Chun was standing on the city wall of Datong City, laughing at Zhao Ping who was standing beside him, saying that the Japanese army did not realize that they had lost the best opportunity.

"Deputy Commander! The brothers in the Armored Regiment can't wait any longer for us to launch a full-scale counterattack! A division of support from the grassland has also arrived, and they are just waiting for the commander's order!"

Zhao Ping no longer had the anxious look he had three days ago. Datong has now assembled three infantry divisions and one and a half regiments of armored assault force.

"Don't be impatient. Wait a little longer. Let the Japanese jump around for a while. It's time to order the troops on the front line to counterattack. Don't scare the Japanese away!" Wang Chun replied with a smile.

He knew that now was not the best time, and he had to wait until all the troops were ready before launching an effective counterattack. After all, an infantry division returning from the grassland needed to rest, and they had not had much rest for two days and two nights.

Zhao Ping nodded, and although he was a little anxious, he still followed Wang Chun's instructions.

After all, they need to ensure that every move is well thought out to achieve the greatest possible victory outcome.

In Datong City, the soldiers were busy checking equipment and deploying positions. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

Outside the city, the Japanese army's attack continued, but they were unable to break through Datong City's defense line.

As time went by, Wang Chun and Zhao Ping and others watched the battle closely. Finally, as the sun gradually set, Wang Chun felt that the time had come.

"Notify all troops and prepare for a full-scale counterattack!" Wang Chun gave the order.

At this moment, the fighting outside the city has stopped for more than an hour. After all, the armies of both sides need a good rest. After fighting for most of the day, the soldiers on the front lines of both sides are already very tired.

However, the three infantry brigades and one armored regiment in Datong City had been resting for nearly half a day. The armored forces, in particular, had rested for 15 hours since entering Datong last night.

Moreover, they got nearly 40 of the latest Type 43 tanks from the logistics department's warehouse. The soldiers, who had had a good rest and received the latest equipment, were naturally cheering for their success.

Now, as Zhao Ping immediately conveyed this order, the whole Datong City was in an uproar. Soldiers took up their weapons one after another, and prepared for the upcoming battle with high morale.

As the commands sounded, the three infantry divisions in Datong City quickly moved out and launched a fierce confrontation with the Japanese army.

At the same time, the armored assault force rushed towards the enemy camp like a tiger descending from a mountain, causing tremendous pressure on the Japanese army.

In this all-out counterattack, the Chinese army demonstrated strong combat effectiveness and indomitable spirit. They fought bravely and forced the Japanese army back step by step.

Wang Chun and Zhao Ping stood on the city wall, watching the situation on the battlefield gradually develop in a direction favorable to the 78th Army, their hearts filled with joy and pride.

Rocket shells were flying all over the sky and kept falling on the Japanese positions. The Japanese were not mentally prepared at all.

As far as they could remember, the Datong garrison had always consisted of only one division. How come so many soldiers suddenly appeared now?

Unlike the Workers' Armored Regiment that attacked the Japanese army the morning before, this time it was the elite of the 1st Armored Division. Their tactical qualities and combat effectiveness were far beyond the reach of the workers' temporary troops.

Although the Japanese army was also prepared for the tank attack, when they actually encountered the armored assault regiment with Type 43 heavy tanks as the vanguard, their anti-tank weapons seemed so powerless.

After a fierce battle, the Japanese army finally began to collapse. They fled the battlefield in a panic, leaving behind corpses and broken equipment on the ground.

Cheers broke out inside and outside Datong City as the soldiers celebrated this hard-earned victory.