EBE Chapter 915 Bloodstained Bamboo Pass
Chapter 915 Bloodstained Bamboo Pass
The setting sun was as red as blood, slowly sinking into the horizon, dyeing the sky a brilliant orange-red.
Zheng Zeyu's 200,000-strong army, in a tense and orderly rhythm, fought hard for a day and finally gained a firm foothold in Izumo Port.
On the sea, the last transport ship slowly sailed away, leaving behind a series of long ripples, marking the successful conclusion of this large-scale landing operation.
At the landing point, military flags were fluttering and the soldiers were busy setting up camp or repairing equipment, although they looked tired.
The military base was quickly formed under the cover of night, with lights on. Inside the command post, Zheng Zeyu was staring at the map, discussing the next strategic deployment with his staff.
The supply line has been urgently activated, indicating that the army will soon receive sufficient material support and be ready for the next expedition.
At the same time, in Takeseki County, southwest of Hiroshima, a more intense battle was quietly brewing. The two elite divisions, the Totenko Division and the Revitalization Division, were like two sharp knives. After joining forces, they headed straight for Takeseki County, vowing to break through this ancient defense line.
Zhuguan County has been a strategic location since ancient times. Its dangerous terrain seems like a natural barrier set up by nature for the defenders.
The majestic wall looks like a giant dragon lying between two mountains, guarding the southwestern hinterland of Hiroshima. Every brick and tile reveals the vicissitudes of time and traces of war.
At this moment, in Takeseki Prefecture, four division-level troops, including the Fuso 75th Division and the 79th Division, were ready for battle. They knew the importance of this battle. Once lost, the defense line of Hiroshima and even the entire southwest region would face collapse. Although the Yamaguchi Corps led by Abe Hideki had lost contact, these divisions did not retreat, but instead strengthened their determination to defend.
Relying on the terrain advantage, they set up layers of defense lines, and all available resources, such as artillery fire, mines, traps, were fully mobilized to deal a heavy blow to the invading enemy.
In the night sky, the stars twinkle, the two armies face each other, and the air is filled with a strong smell of gunpowder and tension. Both sides are waiting for the moment when the first ray of morning light penetrates the clouds and illuminates this ancient and smoke-filled land. A battle that determines fate is about to begin.
On a hidden low slope of Zhuye Mountain, the night had not yet completely faded, and a faint blue-purple hue had already appeared on the horizon. The commander of the Skull Division, Ike, and the commander of the Revitalization Division, Li Feier, stood side by side, holding high-powered binoculars, staring at the ancient wall between Zhuye Mountain and Daming Mountain below.
Ike gently turned the focus of the telescope, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his voice was low and confident: "Captain Li, look at this wall. Although it has experienced wind and rain and seems indestructible, it is just a paper tiger in front of the hot weapons in our hands. The 150MM caliber heavy artillery only needs a few rounds of salvos to make it shaky."
Li Feier nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with approval. "Master Ai is right. However, to be on the safe side, why don't we use our trump card directly? Let the enemy see what a real war beast is."
When Ike heard this, a glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes. The two smiled at each other and understood each other without saying anything. They quickly turned around and gave orders to the artillery commander behind them.
Following a burst of rapid and orderly commands, the artillerymen of the SS Division's Armored Heavy Artillery Battalion quickly took action. Like precision machinery, they executed each step quickly and accurately.
Soon, a wide artillery position appeared before everyone's eyes. Twelve huge 208MM Thor's Hammer heavy artillery were slowly pushed out, and their huge bodies were particularly shocking in the morning light. Each cannon exuded a cold metallic luster, and the black muzzle pointed directly at the wall in the distance, like twelve giant beasts ready to go, ready to devour all obstacles in their way.
"Ready, please give instructions!" The voice of the artillery commander was clearly transmitted throughout the position through the loudspeaker.
Ike and Li Fei'er confirmed the target coordinates again, then nodded at the same time. Ike gave the order in a deep voice: "Fire!"
Following his order, the twelve Thor's hammers roared almost simultaneously. The artillery fire poured out like a violent storm, breaking the tranquility of the early morning and rushing straight towards the wall.
For a moment, the entire valley was echoing with the roar of artillery fire and the loud noise of explosions. Flames shot up into the sky, smoke rose up, and the ancient walls of the pass trembled under the baptism of artillery fire, as if they would collapse at any time.
The sudden bombardment was like the collapse of the sky and the crack of the earth. The entire wall was shaking violently in the deafening roar, bricks and stones were flying, and dust covered the sky. On the wall, the Fuso soldiers who were originally on high alert fell into chaos in an instant. They fled in panic, but could not escape this vortex of death.
Under the artillery fire, human figures were looming, flesh and blood were flying everywhere, screams, cries for help and the sound of artillery fire were intertwined, forming a tragic picture.
The commander of the 75th Division, Kenro Yamaji, witnessed this scene through a telescope in the temporary command post and his face turned pale instantly.
He roared, quickly picked up the phone, and ordered the artillery regiment to fight back: "Fight back immediately! We can't let the enemy be so arrogant!"
However, what came from the other end of the phone was the pale and trembling voice of the captain of the artillery regiment: "Division Commander, the enemy's artillery range and power far exceed ours. Our artillery fire cannot cover their positions at all. Organizing an effective counterattack... is too difficult!"
Upon hearing this, Yamaci Kenro's eyes flashed with despair, but he quickly regained his composure, gnashed his teeth and cursed "Baga", and quickly adjusted the tactical deployment. He knew that the Guan Wall was no longer a reliable line of defense, and he had to immediately organize people to retreat to the second line of defense and prepare for the final resistance there.
"Pass the order, all troops immediately retreat to the second line of defense and organize fortifications!" Yamaci Kenro personally took the field and commanded the troops to retreat in an orderly manner. At the same time, he also urgently asked for help from the headquarters, hoping to get more support.
On the other side of the wall, the commander of the SS Division, Ike, was standing on a high ground, closely monitoring the enemy's movements through a telescope. His face was filled with a smile of victory, but his eyes were flashing with a more fierce light. He knew that this was just the beginning of the battle, and the real battle was still to come.
"Pass the order down, the First Grenadier Regiment and the Second Grenadier Regiment, immediately charge through the gap in the wall!"
As Eicke's order was issued, the two grenadier regiments quickly took action.
Like an unstoppable torrent, they rushed into the enemy's position along the gap in the wall. Under Ike's careful command, they adopted the tactic of dispersed advance, taking advantage of the terrain and firepower, and continuously launched fierce attacks on the enemy.
"Brothers, follow me!" The commanders of the Grenadiers shouted slogans and rushed to the front. Behind them were the soldiers with high morale. They waved their weapons, shouted slogans of charge, and launched the final attack on the enemy's defense line.