The Travelers of the Heavens

The position northeast of Wuhan is the defense area of ​​the 26th Army of the National Army.

On the night of June 30, 1938, dense artillery shells suddenly fell in the defense area of ​​the 26th Army.

The positions of various units under the 26th Army reported being violently attacked by enemies in front of them.

Army Commander Xiao Zhichu received emergency telegrams from various ministries at the headquarters. He had a headache, but still ordered all ministries to hold their positions.

The Japs facing the 26th Army were the 101st Division and the division commander, Lieutenant General Ito Masaki.

However, in the past few days, many attacks launched by the 101st Division have been repelled, and the artillery bombardment by the division is far less violent than tonight. It is possible that the 101st Division was conserving its strength before.

Even if the Japanese 101st Division retains its strength, the intensity of this bombardment is by no means the firepower that one division can unleash.

Xiao Zhichu thought for a long time, and suddenly an idea came to him. Could it be that the Japanese devils were here.

Since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the Kyushu Army has become world-famous for its fierce artillery fire, and its rail guns have given Chiang Kai-shek and many big bosses trouble sleeping and eating. Looking at tonight's shelling, it is obviously the work of Zhou Jizzi.

The sudden shelling shocked the Japanese 101st Division. Although their troops had occupied some positions in the past few days, they suffered heavy casualties, and the Chinese army's artillery fire was also very fierce.

The division commander, Lieutenant General Ito Masaki, initially thought it was a night attack by the National Army. After calming down, he realized that the National Army's position was under shelling. He knew it was either a friendly force or an ally, but looking at this spectacular scene, it was possible that it was an ally. bigger.

After a night of shelling, it was thought that the Kyushu Army would attack the national army positions in a large scale, but nothing happened.

It turns out that Chi Lian ordered a comprehensive bombardment of the Wuhan National Army to frighten the other side and let them fight the Japanese without caring about him.

After the shelling ended, the Kyushu Army's"Southwestern Corps" headed straight for Chongqing.

The devils have to slowly attack Wuhan on their own.

News of the Kyushu Army's all-out attack in all directions quickly spread

"Chairman, the Japanese devils are going west around Wuhan." Chen Cheng handed the report he received to Jiang.

"What?! west?"Jiang was very surprised.

"The target of Zhou Guizi must be Chongqing," Chen Cheng said

""Niang Xipi, you are going to cut off my future," Jiang said angrily.

"How many troops do the Zhou Jains have and who is commanding them?" Jiang asked.

"The Zhou Guizi who attacked this time are called the Southwest Corps, with a total of five armies and twenty divisions. It is said that they also have rail guns, but the commander has not found out yet," Chen Cheng said

"Niang Xipi! The cannonballs landed on his head, but he still didn’t know who his opponent was. It was simply ridiculous!"Jiang was very dissatisfied

"I immediately ordered the investigation to continue," Chen Cheng said.

"No need, we will know when the time comes; immediately order the troops to shrink and withdraw to Chongqing," said Jiang.

"It's just that most of our troops are fighting against the Japanese, so it may be difficult to shrink," Chen Cheng said

"Wuhan is no longer wanted. I will immediately fly to Chongqing to reorganize the city's defenses," Jiang said. Early the next morning, he fled Wuhan on multiple planes with his wife Song Kangling, his son Jiang Jingguo, some military and political dignitaries, and the country

's advisory group.

The army was fighting back and forth with the Japanese. When the Japanese were confused, the order to shrink and retreat suddenly came, and the national army suddenly fell into chaos.

Many national army troops saw that the situation was favorable to their own side, and they were unwilling to withdraw, but the Chairman They could not disobey the orders, so these national troops could only reluctantly leave the positions they had held for many days and then left Wuhan and rushed to Chongqing. The

Japanese, who were originally distressed and ruined, took the opportunity to launch an attack, catching the national army by surprise.

On July 12, 1938, the Japanese invaders occupied Wuhan. On

July 19, the 197th Division of the 50th Army, the forward force of the Kyushu Army, arrived in Wushan County, Chongqing to build an offensive launch position.

However, suddenly, the position was bombed by National Army bombers, and the 197th Division The soldiers suffered heavy casualties, but fortunately the anti-aircraft artillery fought back and drove away the Nationalist bomber fleet.

Since Jiang had escaped by plane the day after Chi Lian ordered the bombardment of Wuhan, he was already in Chongqing for many years. On the same day, Chongqing's defense was also organized. Although it was still stretched, it was better than rushing into battle.

However, other national army troops that had withdrawn from Wuhan were still far away at this time. Most of the national troops were advancing on foot and absolutely ran away. However, the Kyushu Army marched on full tracks or in trucks.

But the Kyushu Army is currently facing a problem, that is, there was someone from Chongqing, Chiang Kai-shek, guarding the city, and then there were hundreds of thousands of national troops rushing towards Chongqing.

"The Southwest Corps gradually fell into a situation of being attacked from both sides.

"President, our forward 197th Division was bombed by the enemy, causing heavy casualties."

"President, the Kuomintang troops are chasing behind our army. The nearest one is about fifty miles away from me."

Two officers reported the current military situation.

"Don't worry about the enemies behind you, bombard Chongqing with all your strength. In addition, arrange all the anti-aircraft guns for me near the artillery positions. I will make sure those damn crows never come back," Chi Lian said

"Yes, President." The two officers stood at attention, gave a military salute, and went to convey the order.

"If you want to do this to me, I want to see if you have such teeth," Chi Lian said to himself. On

July 21, 1938, the national army pursued the rear guard position of the 52nd Army of the Southwest Corps of the Kyushu Army. , more than 100,000 people of the 52nd Army stood between our own troops and the National Army.

The peripheral National Army received an order to break the defense line of the Kyushu Army and enter Chongqing.

The 8th, 14th, and 29th Army of the National Army came together to attack the 52nd Army of the Kyushu Army. Position. Even though the National Army has three armies, the total of these three armies is only more than 70,000 people. Although the Eighth Army of the National Army has four M1919 GPF 155 mm cannons assisted by the M country.

This kind of artillery is eighty-nine times capable of hitting the Japanese. The Type 150 cannon is a bit difficult, let alone attacking the artillery of the Kyushu Army. The artillery of the 8th Army of the National Army was locked in position by the Kyushu Army in front of them after firing a few rounds, and was immediately covered by firepower. The 155 of the National Army All the millimeter cannons were blown up, and the artillerymen were also killed and injured.

On the 22nd, the battle was ongoing fiercely

"Whoever dares to retreat will be killed by me!"This is what a commander of the 14th Army of the National Army shouted with a pistol in his hand.

Just now, his troops were repelled by the Kyushu Army, and the soldiers did not dare to step forward.

""Sir, the enemy's firepower is too strong, our brothers can't rush forward," said a company commander.

"If you shake the morale of the army, I will kill you!"After the commander finished speaking, he shot the company commander himself.

"brothers! Come with me!"The regiment leader took the lead and led the charge.

The soldiers of the national army launched counterattacks one after another.

On the position

"Call me! Beat them to death!"The officers of the Kyushu Army shouted to the soldiers.

Several 13.2mm electric rotating machine guns sprayed bullets at the national troops who rushed up again.

"Da da da.. Da da da da da da"The machine guns and automatic rifles of the Kyushu Army also spit out tongues of fire

"Go!"Poof!" The regiment commander just shouted and charged. Unfortunately, several rounds of 7.92mm bullets hit him. The commander of the National Army died.

With the death of the regiment leader, the National Army's offensive here was beaten back. Thousands of soldiers from the National Army were killed. Army officers and soldiers died in front of the position, and some of the National Army soldiers had incomplete corpses. It was obvious that this was the damage caused by the rotating machine gun.

Just when the National Army was retreating, the 52nd Army of the Kyushu Army launched a counterattack, attacking until the National Army's The position was withdrawn only after the offensive was launched.

The two-day battle cost the National Army more than 10,000 people and almost wiped out two divisions.

On the night of the 22nd, the 154th Division of the National Army launched a night attack in an attempt to tear open the opening so that its own troops could break through the defense line. At first They did achieve their goal of a surprise attack and opened a small hole.

However, the part of the 154th Division of the National Army that rushed in ran into a tank company of the Kyushu Army that was assisting in the defense, and was immediately attacked by the tanks. And this part of the National Army The army was also surrounded by the Kyushu Army who reacted, and was eventually annihilated.