Devil's Army

Chapter 1940 Shishou Ambush on Japanese Troops in Hankou 2

The vanguard of the Japanese army in Hankou was ambushed at Fosi'ao, and the follow-up troops rushed to reinforce them. Before they even entered Fosi'ao, they were intercepted by the 3rd Regiment.

The air force of the First Army was still circling in the air, and the Japanese artillery dared not risk advancing.

The Japanese reinforcements that arrived at Fosi'ao, without the cover of heavy artillery, shouted "Long live the Emperor!" and launched a fierce charge against the 34rd Regiment's blocking position.

The treacherous terrain of Fosi'ao was beyond the power of "Long Live the Emperor" to save it.

During their reckless charge, Japanese soldiers were hit by crisscrossing bullets from light and heavy machine guns and tumbled down the mountain.

The Japanese machine guns responsible for providing cover were also constantly being blown away by the rocket troops of the 3rd Regiment.

Under the fierce resistance and bombardment of the 3rd Regiment's blocking force and artillery, the Japanese follow-up troops had to retreat and wait for their artillery to arrive.

The Japanese artillery didn't arrive until evening, after the First Army Air Force had returned to base.

At this time, the battle between the Third Regiment and the Japanese army temporarily ceased, and the Japanese artillery did not bombard the Third Regiment's positions.

At this time, the gunfire in Fosi'ao had stopped.

In Shishou, which was surrounded, most of the Japanese troops in Huarong had been wiped out by the government army and a brigade of soldiers.

The Japanese army in Hankou relieved the besieged Shishou, and the Japanese army in Huarong's plan was thwarted. However, they were unwilling to accept the loss of Shishou and Huarong, and launched another fierce attack on the Third Regiment's defense line the next morning.

The Japanese army used artillery to clear the way, and the fierce artillery fire plowed through the 3rd Regiment's defensive line.

The fortifications built by the Second Regiment at Fosi'ao collapsed in many places during the intense bombing by the Japanese army. Some soldiers were buried in the ruins.

However, the soldiers of the Third Regiment still stubbornly resisted the Japanese army's attack.

They believed that if they held out a little longer, their air force would be able to arrive and provide support.

The Japanese army was well aware that the air force of the "Devil Unit" would arrive soon, at which point their artillery would be unable to provide support.

At that time, capturing the devil's army's position was even more difficult, so they charged forward regardless of casualties.

The two sides engaged in a series of life-or-death battles over the Fosi'ao position.

The battle lasted for more than half an hour, and sure enough, the air force of the First Army flew over to provide support.

Although Japanese soldiers launched an attack on the 3rd Regiment's position along the bushes along the path, the 1st Army Air Force could not detect them from the air. However, the Japanese artillery, under the threat of the 1st Army's air force, also dared not fire.

This greatly reduced the pressure on the third regiment.

At this time, the main force of the First Brigade dealt with the Japanese troops in the encirclement of Fosi'ao and began to advance towards the two flanks of the Third Regiment, attempting to outflank the Japanese troops in Hankou.

Japanese scouts in Hankou quickly spotted a brigade of soldiers moving toward their flanks and immediately reported to the major.

The cessation of gunfire at Fosi'ao proved that the imperial soldiers in Shishou and Huarong had all sacrificed themselves for the Emperor. There was no longer any need for them to send reinforcements.

The major then ordered the rear guard to become the front guard and retreat to Hankou.

The government forces and the First Brigade of the First Anti-Japanese Army successfully recaptured Shishou County and Huarong County.

The brigade commander kept his promise and handed over the defense of Shishou County and Huarong County to the 73rd Army of the government forces.

The government's 73rd Army finally recaptured the long-awaited strategic pass.

After handing over the defense of Shishou County and Huarong County to the government army, the brigade commander continued to pursue the fleeing Japanese troops toward Hankou.

At that time, the main way to get from Shishou to Hankou was by water.

The main force of the Japanese army withdrew back to Hankou via the ancient dike.

The major and some of the commanders evacuated from Shishou to Jiangling County by boat.

Who knew that what was thought to be the most convenient waterway would turn out to be fraught with danger?