Chapter 118: The Turtle-Shell Formation

Anti-aircraft weapons!

Yu Hua chose the German-made MG42 General Purpose Machine Gun.

This machine gun has immense firepower, and its bullet caliber is 7.92 millimeters.

The Sichuan Army is mostly equipped with Hanyang-made Rifles and a small number of Zhongzheng Rifles.

Both the Hanyang-made Rifle and the Zhongzheng Rifle have a caliber of 7.92.

This way, in terms of ammunition, the MG42 General Purpose Machine Gun can be used interchangeably with the rifles.

The motorcycle driver nodded: "Hai!"

"Yoshi!"

However, the Japanese soldiers on the motorcycle convoy set up their Type 11 Light Machine Guns and began strafing the hillside.

"The two are one kilometer apart."

Upon hearing this, Jin Jizhong rubbed his cheeks.

Everyone lay in the trenches, watching the road, waiting for the arrival of the vanguard of the Hashimoto Detachment.

In this silent atmosphere.

"Brothers, keep your cool for me."

Plus, Yu Hua's Reinforced Company possesses a mortar platoon with 2 82mm mortars.

Over two thousand men of the Sichuan Army are here waiting for the arrival of the Japanese soldiers.

After taking a tour of the armory, Deng Xihou immediately organized an anti-aircraft unit.

Waiting here for the Hashimoto Detachment.

In actual combat, very few machine guns can go toe-to-toe with the MG42 machine gun.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief, this machine gun is called the MG42 General Purpose Machine Gun, and it can be used as an anti-aircraft weapon."

"They're here... where are they?"

"Not bad!" Sun Zhen toyed with it, laughing happily.

"This battalion is the vanguard, followed by a regiment."

But, by utilizing the Golden Bowl, Yu Hua brought this outstanding machine gun into the world ahead of time.

Over two thousand men, holding engineer shovels, were digging combat fortifications at high speed.

A battalion of Japanese soldiers advanced once more.

The leading Japanese squad leader felt there was no problem.

"Regimental Commander Jin, pass on my order: no one is allowed to fire."

On an S-shaped road leading to Donghui Town, the vanguard of the Sichuan Army lay in ambush.

The Yu Family had transported a large batch of supplies to the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army.

"It seems the Hashimoto Detachment hasn't learned its lesson."

On the hillside of the S-shaped road, the Sichuan Army possesses 14 82mm mortars.

"Could it be that they've discovered the anomaly on the hillside?"

Yu Hua sought out Deng Xihou, "Commander-in-Chief."

Seeing the Japanese motorcycle convoy turn around, Jin Jizhong grinned and said: "What kind of turtle-shell formation are these little Japanese playing at?"

To guard against Japanese aircraft, Yu Dazhu also had the Sichuan Army artillery set up Camouflage Nets.

Jin Jizhong and Yu Hua lay in the trench.

The lead motorcycle convoy drove into the S-shaped road.

The two used a Telescope to survey the road.

Furthermore, Yu Hua's hometown had transported quite a few supplies to the 22nd Group Army.

Jin Jizhong took out his Telescope and looked toward the road at the foot of the hill.

Jin Jizhong lowered his Telescope, "These Japanese are arrogant enough."

Currently, the machine gun used by the German Army is still the MG34; as for the MG42 machine gun, it won't appear until 1942.

"A few days ago, I heard Xue Laohu from the Third War Zone in Songhu say as much."

The Sichuan Army soldiers were also hiding in the trenches, while the Japanese motorcycle convoy kept sweeping the surroundings.

Every soldier gripped their steel rifle tightly!

Two mortar companies possess 12 82mm mortars.

"Old Jin... the Japanese are here!"

Because the rate of fire of the MG42 machine gun is too fast, this leads to the machine gun barrel overheating easily.

Initially, to ensure the service life of the MG42 machine gun, the German Army ordered frontline troops to refrain from firing the standard 250-round belt all at once.

Lao Luo nudged Jin Jizhong with his shoulder.

With the great battle imminent, the Sichuan Army in Donghui Town also seized the time to construct combat fortifications.

The MG42 General Purpose Machine Gun was placed at the very front.

"Boom, boom, boom... boom, boom, boom..."

"Da-da-da!! —"

"Even if you have to take a dump, you'll do it in your pants for me."

"Have we been discovered by the Japanese?"

22 artillery pieces; this quantity is already equivalent to the artillery strength of two Japanese battalions.

For a moment, dust flew all over the hillside.

On the reverse slope of the hill, the mortar positions and the Type 92 Infantry Gun positions had also been completed.

"We just annihilated one battalion of devils last time."

The devil battalion, while about to enter the S-shaped road, suddenly stopped its advance.

It could be seen that the vanguard of the Hashimoto Detachment was charging aggressively toward Donghui Town.

"Don't panic, don't be impatient."

The MG42 General Purpose Machine Guns were immediately distributed to the troops.

The trucks following behind also began to drive onto the S-shaped road.

The vanguard troops of the Sichuan Army also received news that the Hashimoto Detachment was advancing with its entire force.

The Jin Jizhong Regiment and the Second Regiment did not send all their forces either, with each regiment leaving behind one Reinforced Battalion.

Deng Xihou patted Yu Hua on the shoulder, and then the group of Sichuan Army commanders came to the air-raid shelter where military supplies were stored.

Time passed second by second.

"Our anti-aircraft weapons have arrived."

After a bout of fire reconnaissance.

This kind of road is relatively easy for motorcycles to travel on, but for trucks, it is relatively difficult to drive.

"Why did they advance halfway and now turn back?"

Yu Hua waved his hand: "No!"

This time, Yu Hua led the Reinforced Company, the Jin Jizhong Regiment, and the Second Regiment of the 122nd Division.

The MG42 machine gun is also one of the most excellent machine guns among German-made Rifles.

"What kind of gun is this?"

As Lao Luo's voice fell, Jin Jizhong noticed that the devils' motorcycle convoy continued to drive forward.

Sun Zhen walked up, touched it, and then looked at Yu Hua.

Over a thousand little devils finally entered the S-shaped road completely.

"Turn around for me, report to the battalion commander."

Just the day after the devils' air raid.

"The ammunition is interchangeable, which can also reduce the pressure on our logistics."

Truck after truck was wobbling along the road.

"This stop-and-go movement."

Two regiments and one company.

In order to fight according to the method envisioned by the Sichuan Army, it is now necessary to lure the Hashimoto Detachment into the Yixiantian of Qigeng Village.

Every regiment of the 122nd Division also had its Weaponry strengthened.

"Brothers, hurry up and build the combat Field Works well."

"This is the devils conducting fire reconnaissance."

The MG42 General Purpose Machine Gun is also world-famous in World War II, having nicknames such as "Hitler's Buzzsaw," "Linoleum Ripper," and "Bone Saw."

On the hillside.

Lao Luo grinned and said: "The devils leading the way are twenty motorcycles."

After Yu Hua observed for a while, he leaned in.

"You kid are a talent; the people from your hometown are also a patriotic family."

Hearing this, Deng Xihou looked at Yu Hua: "Good lad, your family is truly impressive."

"The little devils are not far from us now."

The mortar companies of the Jin Jizhong Regiment and the Second Regiment were building artillery positions on the reverse slope of the hillside.

The roar of the trucks sounded very piercing.

Yu Hua waved his hand: "Don't worry, Commander, the ammunition is interchangeable, all are 7.9 caliber."

Deng Xihou grinned and said: "This gun is foreign-made, can our ammunition be used interchangeably?"

"The entire battalion only has Grenade Launchers."

After seeing this machine gun, Deng Xihou and Sun Zhen were both attracted by its imposing appearance.

Yu Hua and Jin Jizhong comforted the Sichuan Army soldiers.

The hillside was quiet, and the Sichuan Army soldiers in the trenches were all holding their breath.

Yu Hua and Jin Jizhong visited every position.

"Support our Sichuan Army in the War of Resistance!"

"The Third War Zone has also received quite a few supplies supported by your hometown."

Yu Dazhu personally instructed the Sichuan Army artillerymen.

On the hillside, after the Sichuan Army finished building the Field Works, they all entered their positions in an orderly manner.

"Now hide yourselves well, no showing your heads, and stay lying in the trenches, do not move around at will."

Yu Hua also had people build bunkers and pillboxes.

Hearing this, Deng Xihou nodded, "That's good!"

This can also reduce the pressure on logistics; standardizing guns and ammunition is conducive to logistical maintenance and management.

They all hoped that the Hashimoto Detachment would arrive quickly.

"Now this devil battalion is charging over again."

The 6 mortars and 2 Type 92 Infantry Guns captured from the previous ambush on the devils.

"Da-da-da!! —"

Jin Jizhong nodded: "Alright, I will pass the order now."

Following the order issued by Yu Hua.

On the Sichuan Army's defensive line, only the wind whistled, and all the soldiers were waiting for the order to fire.

"The vanguard is entirely light infantry; they haven't even brought any Mortars."

"This is a critical period; there must absolutely be no mistakes."

Seeing this situation, Lao Luo's eyes narrowed: "What are these little devils trying to do?"

"See for yourself!"

This model of Machine Gun can be used as both an infantry support weapon and an anti-aircraft weapon.

Seeing this scene, Jin Jizhong's brows furrowed slightly: "Brother Yu Hua."

Yu Hua raised the 98 Rifle in his hands, and he aimed at a devil machine gunner.

The first motorcycle leading the devils still had a Machine Gun mounted on it, sweeping the hilltop with fire.

(End of chapter)