lcionline Chapter 204 Decapitating the Enemy Chief
Chapter 204 Decapitating the Enemy Chief
After consulting with his team members, the captain unanimously decided to destroy the Japanese command post.
The 12-man special operations team consists of two snipers, an MG42 machine gun, a mortar and ten rounds of ammunition, and the rest of the team members are armed with MP40 submachine guns.
With the firepower of the special operations squad, dealing with this small squad of Japanese soldiers in front of them is not a problem at all.
However, in order to end the battle in the shortest possible time, they had to catch the Japanese off guard.
The special operations team leader ordered two snipers to provide cover.
Two team members were responsible for operating the mortar, which provided artillery fire against the Japanese soldiers while the squad launched its attack.
Two more team members were instructed to approach and set up the machine gun shortly.
Immediately, the special operations team began its operation.
Once everyone was ready, the captain raised his hand and slammed it down, shouting, "Fire!"
"Da da da... da da da... boom boom boom..."
The special operations squad unleashed its machine guns and submachine guns at full firepower, and before the Japanese could react, half a squad of twenty or thirty Japanese soldiers were instantly wiped out.
The Japanese soldiers, realizing what was happening, quickly lay down on the spot and returned fire with their Type 91 light machine guns and Type 92 heavy machine guns.
"Da da da... da da da..."
Several Japanese soldiers were about to fire grenade launchers and mortars at the special operations team when they were shot in the head by a sniper.
Immediately afterwards, two snipers took out the Japanese machine gunner.
Now, the Japanese could only use Type 38 rifles to retaliate, and they were completely outmatched in firepower, unable to lift their heads in the process.
Although the special operations team only carried ten mortar shells, their precise aiming allowed them to kill more than a dozen Japanese soldiers, even though the Japanese were somewhat scattered.
After the shells ran out, the two team members picked up their submachine guns and joined the battle.
Now, only about ten guards remain from one small Japanese squad.
The special operations team leader then ordered the squad to scatter and advance.
As soon as the fighting broke out outside the command post, Kei Seya inside hurriedly ordered a company to be transferred back to reinforce the attacking forces.
But now, the Japanese attacking forces are nowhere to be seen.
With the Sichuan Army blocking their way in front and the Dragon Flame Legion attacking from behind, it would be a pipe dream to simply hold on and avoid being wiped out.
When Seya Kei saw that in just a few minutes, the guard squad outside the command post had been almost completely wiped out.
He couldn't help but regret that he had left so few troops with him.
Because he was too arrogant, he believed that it was impossible for a Chinese army to appear behind him.
Therefore, he focused all his attention and energy on what was in front of him.
As a result, divine soldiers descended from the sky; the enemy's firepower was formidable, and their individual combat capabilities were extremely strong.
Kei Seya seemed to already smell the scent of death.
"You all pick up your guns and go out to fight."
Kei Seya pulled out his Mauser pistol and reluctantly issued combat orders to his dozen or so deputies, staff officers, and radio operators in the command post.
Kei Seya's men looked helpless, but they still picked up their guns and rushed out of the command post.
However, by this time, the special operations team, with the help of snipers, had already cleared out the Japanese soldiers outside.
So when the Japanese soldiers rushed out of the command post, they were met with a hail of bullets.
The dozen or so Japanese soldiers who rushed out were riddled with bullets.
The special operations team then arrived at the entrance of the command post and threw grenades inside.
Kei Seya, the major general commander of the Seya Detachment, was blown to pieces by a grenade and died on the spot.
After the special operations team entered the command post, they were overjoyed to see the body of Seya Kei and the insignia of a major general.
The captain hurriedly picked up the walkie-talkie and reported to Xu Peng.
"Reporting to Deputy Commander Xu, this is Tang Jidong. Our squad has just discovered the command post of the Seya Detachment."
"After a brief battle, we wiped out the command post and guard unit of the Seya Detachment. That bastard Seya was also killed by us with a grenade."
For Xu Peng, this was a double blessing, because just now, the Japanese central attack force had been completely annihilated.
The Sixth and Seventh Armies, along with their reserves, assisted the Fourth and Fifth Armies in encircling the Japanese forces on both flanks.
Xu Peng was genuinely surprised that he could so easily behead the enemy chieftain, and he exclaimed excitedly.
"Very good, you've worked hard. Be careful and withdraw immediately. I will ask the legion commander to commend you."
After putting down the walkie-talkie, Xu Peng loudly announced to everyone in the command center.
"Seya Kei of the Seya Detachment has been beheaded by the special operations team. Next, let's eliminate the Japanese 63rd Regiment on the right flank first, and leave Oni Akashiba on the left flank until the end."
After receiving the orders, the left-wing troops adopted a strategy of encirclement without attack, while the right-wing troops waited for the artillery fire to cease before launching an immediate attack.
The commander of the 63rd Regiment of the Japanese army was named Fukuei Shinpei.
After discovering that his escape route had been cut off and he was surrounded, he hurriedly contacted Kei Seya.
Several telegrams were sent, but they went unanswered.
Now Fukuei Shinpei was truly panicked.
He contacted Yaezo Akashiba of the 10th Regiment, asking if they should break out first and then retreat.
As a result, Akashiba Yaezo's reply consisted of only five words: "See you at the foot of Fujino Castle."
Fukuei Shinpeita knew Akashiba Yaezo well; he knew that the man was extremely arrogant and that his troops were incredibly powerful.
Therefore, after much deliberation, Fu Rong dared not break out and retreat on his own. Instead, he ordered his troops to launch an attack on the Sichuan Army's defenses at all costs.
However, Fukuei Shinpei sent a telegram to Division Commander Isogai Rensuke.
He reported on the current battle situation at Liangxiadian and requested that the follow-up troops of the 10th Division speed up their march.
Rensuke Isogai also had a vague feeling that something was wrong, because he had also lost contact with the Setani branch.
"Order: All units of the 10th Division must speed up and reach Liangxiadian before dark."
Of course, Xu Peng immediately sent a telegram to Long Fei, reporting the latest battle situation.
Long Fei replied with only four words: Keep up the good work.
Just as Long Fei and Xu Peng were separately eliminating the Sakamoto Detachment and the Seya Detachment.
Liu Wei and Gao Hong also rushed to Xuzhou City.
After some negotiation, Commander Li agreed to meet with them.
After meeting Commander Li, Liu Wei and Gao Hong revealed Long Fei's entire battle plan.
After hearing this, Commander Li fell into deep thought.
He believed that Long Fei's plan was too risky, especially if the two Japanese divisions were placed in the Taierzhuang area.
If the Japanese fail to encircle and annihilate the enemy and instead breach Taierzhuang, the northern gateway to Xuzhou will be wide open.
This will directly affect the success or failure of the Battle of Xuzhou, a consequence that Long Fei cannot afford, nor can he.
Seeing that Commander Li was hesitant, Liu Wei hurriedly asked to use Commander Li's headquarters radio to contact Long Fei.
Commander Li, of course, would not refuse.
As a result, Liu Wei received a reply very quickly after sending a telegram to Long Fei.
Long Fei's reply was very brief: Sakamoto's detachment has been completely annihilated, Seya Kei has been beheaded, and Seya's detachment is being wiped out.
After receiving Long Fei's reply, Liu Wei immediately handed it over to Commander Li.
Commander Li picked up the telegram and exclaimed in utter surprise.
"This is incredible."