sbdcsierra Chapter 323: Battle of Ammunition
Chapter 323: Battle of Ammunition
Inside the front-line command post.
When Gundam heard the roar of an airplane in the sky, he immediately stood up and strode out of the command center.
He looked up and saw the enemy transport plane in the sky like a black crow, slowly flying towards Majiapo.
Qi Tongwei at the side also followed him out of the command center and said, "Commander, these devils are really quick. They used transport planes to airdrop weapons and ammunition to the devils in Majiapo so early in the morning."
The corner of Gundam's mouth curled up into a sneer, and he said, "It seems that the Japanese ammunition reserves have begun to run low, otherwise Ningji Okamura would not risk using airplanes to airdrop supplies. Even if the Japanese use airplanes to airdrop supplies, it won't change anything. I want to see how much ammunition they can transport."
After saying that, Gaoda strode into the command center. He picked up the intercom and ordered: "Attention, anti-aircraft regiment, push the anti-aircraft guns to the front battlefield for me. If you see the Japanese transport planes entering the sky above Majiapo, shoot them down immediately. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Commander." The air defense force responded over the intercom.
It didn't take long.
Under the command of the commander, the soldiers of the air defense regiment quickly and orderly pushed 100 anti-aircraft guns to the position, with their muzzles all aimed at the sky above Majiapo.
"Quick! Reload! Aim to the sky!"
When the enemy transport planes lowered their altitude and prepared to drop their weapons, the anti-aircraft regiment opened fire. Countless shells whizzed into the sky, like dragons of fire, soaring into the sky. There were constant explosions and flames in the sky.
"Keep firing! Don't stop!"
The soldiers on the anti-aircraft position desperately stepped on the triggers, and the loaders carried the shells and continuously fed the anti-aircraft guns.
The anti-aircraft guns below Majiapo spewed out hundreds of deadly tongues of fire. Several Japanese transport planes in the sky were hit by the dense anti-aircraft fire. They plunged to the ground with thick black smoke, like a shot-down firebird, falling to the earth.
"Look! We shot down the Japanese plane!" a young soldier shouted excitedly.
When the Japanese transport planes in the sky saw this scene, they tried their best to increase their altitude. They did not dare to lower their altitude any further.
The anti-aircraft firepower on the ground was too fierce. The transport plane was full of supplies and was flying slowly. Once they were targeted by anti-aircraft guns, they would have no way of escaping.
The Japanese air force commander had a gloomy face. He knew that this was not a solution, so he had no choice but to order an airdrop of supplies from high altitude. "Whether we can land on Majiapo depends on God's will."
As the order was given, the Japanese transport planes in the sky opened their bellies one after another, parachutes unfolded in the sky, and airdropped supplies slowly fell from the sky.
However, due to the high altitude of the drop, more than half of the parachutes fell on the position of the independent column, and only a small amount of supplies fell into Majiapo.
"Haha, it seems that God is not on the side of the Japanese!" An old soldier laughed loudly as he watched the supplies falling from the sky.
As supplies from the sky fell into the positions one after another, the soldiers cheered one after another. They ran towards the packages falling from the sky excitedly like a group of children who had discovered treasure.
“Thank God for this gift, it’s great!”
"Brothers, hurry up and take a look to see what good things are in the airdropped supplies."
"These little Japanese are really nice. They brought us supplies."
"After the battle, we must publicize the Japanese air force. They are such great benefactors." A soldier joked, and his words caused laughter from the people around him.
The soldiers could not wait to open the airdropped supplies, but when they saw what was inside, they were immediately disgusted. They had originally expected food, medicine or new equipment, but what they saw were piles of bullets and shells, which were completely useless to them because their guns could not use these bullets at all.
"Hey, what's the use of this thing to us? Our guns can't use these bullets at all." A soldier complained.
When Gundam saw the Japanese transport plane in the sky being shot down by anti-aircraft artillery, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"Political Commissar, the Japanese on Majiapo will no longer receive airdrops. As long as the Japanese air force dares to come, I will kill them, no matter how many come."
"Hahaha, Commander, the Japanese soldiers on Majiapo must be so angry that they must die. I saw a large number of parachutes falling on our position." Qi Tongwei said with a smile.
Gaoda nodded, his eyes revealing a trace of deep thought: "Political Commissar, the Japanese on Majiapo have successfully obtained a wave of supplies. I believe that Ningji Gangcun will airdrop supplies at all costs.
Today's offensive action must be more intense to use up all the weapons and ammunition of the Japanese. I want to see whether the Japanese air force can deliver faster or we can consume faster."
"The commander is right. We can't let the Japanese get any chance to breathe." Qi Tongwei echoed.
"Today's battle is mainly to consume the enemy's ammunition reserves and force them to fire at full power. If they don't fire at full power, we will launch a more fierce attack and occupy the Majiapo position in one fell swoop. This is a naked conspiracy, forcing the enemy to launch a fierce counterattack, unless they give up the position."
Gundam nodded, a sneer on his face.
"That's right, Political Commissar Qi, we want to put the devils in a dilemma."
He picked up the intercom and gave the orders to the regiments to attack. "Attention, regiments. This is the command center. I am Gundam. I now order the attack to be carried out according to the action plan formulated yesterday."
"Received." Responses from various groups came over the intercom.
As the attack order was issued, the artillery on the artillery position took the lead in launching a round of artillery fire on the Majiapo position. The artillery fire cut through the sky like thunder, the roar was deafening, and the fire and gunpowder intertwined over Majiapo.
Although Gundam knew that such an artillery bombardment might not be able to directly kill many enemies, he was more aware that such an artillery bombardment could have a deterrent effect and make the Japanese devils in Majiapo feel the power of the independent column.
After the smoke from the explosion cleared, the regiments launched a fierce attack on the Japanese soldiers on the Majiapo position. The soldiers rushed towards the enemy's position like a tiger descending from the mountain.
Many attacking troops suddenly discovered that the Japanese had withdrawn, and the soldiers easily captured some of the Japanese's outer positions.
The battle on the main position was very fierce. Soldiers used machine guns and semi-automatic rifles to launch a fierce attack on the Japanese. Bullets rained down on the enemy's position, forcing the Japanese to fight with all their strength. The Japanese commander showed an anxious look on his face. He knew that some unimportant positions on the periphery could be abandoned, but the main position must not be lost, otherwise the whole battle would be over.
"Brothers, hit them hard!" a company commander shouted loudly.
"Little Japs, have a taste of our power!" A machine gunner roared, the machine gun in his hand spewing flames, suppressing the Japs' counterattacks again and again.