Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1045 Attacking the Acropolis

Outside Uji Castle, morning mist filled the air.

Ike, the commander of the SKULL Division, stood on the command vehicle and observed the Uji Castle in front of him through a high-powered telescope. This ancient city had been transformed into a modern fortress by the Fuso Army, with layers of trenches and bunkers forming a strict defense system.

"Intelligence shows that there are nearly 80,000 defenders in the city." The chief of staff handed over the latest battle report, "Two Class B divisions are stationed on the east and west wings respectively, and one Class A division is used as a mobile reserve. The artillery regiment is deployed at the commanding heights in the city, and its firepower covers all possible attack routes."

Ike put down the telescope, his eyes sharp: "Notify Li Feier of the Revitalization Division that according to the plan, they are responsible for the main attack on the east. Tell him to make a big noise to attract the attention of the Fuso people."

"Understood." The chief of staff quickly conveyed the order via the radio.

At the same time, at the Zhenxing Division's position, Li Feier was making the final deployment: "In the first wave, the heavy artillery battalion will bombard the east bunkers. The armored battalion will prepare for a strong attack, and the engineering battalion will be responsible for clearing the roadblocks. Remember, I want momentum, to make the Japanese think we are going to break through here!"

The battle began at nine o'clock in the morning.

The heavy artillery battalion of the Zhenxing Division opened fire first, with hundreds of heavy artillery roaring at the same time. Shells rained down on the defense line east of Uji Castle, raising clouds of dust. The roar of the armored forces' engines rose and fell, and the steel torrent began to move forward.

Inside the city, the Fuso commander responded immediately. "The 3rd Class B Division, reinforce the east immediately!" he ordered decisively, "Artillery Regiment, concentrate your firepower to the east! We must not let them break through!"

However, just as the Fuso army was fully focused on dealing with the attack from the east, Ike's SS Division began its real action.

"Let's get started." Ike gave the order calmly.

The special infiltration team that had been lurking in the northwest corner suddenly launched an attack and accurately destroyed several key firepower points. Then, the main force of the SKULL DIVISION launched a surprise attack from the northwest, which was the weakest defense area.

"Damn it!" The Fuso commander realized that he had been tricked, "Quick, mobilize the Class A division..."

Before he finished speaking, a violent explosion suddenly sounded in the city. Several important ammunition depots were detonated at the same time, and at this time Fujita Ying's internal supporters in the city began to act.

In the chaos, Ike seized the opportunity and said, "All troops, charge! Armored troops, charge in!"

The assault troops of the Totenkopf Division penetrated the defense line of Uji Castle like a sharp knife. Special siege equipment quickly cleared the roadblocks, and the engineering troops followed closely behind to open up a passage for the follow-up troops.

Li Feier was not to be outdone in the east: "Second wave of attack! Armored Battalion, push forward!"

At this time, Uji Castle was in chaos. The fierce attack from the east and the surprise attack from the northwest, coupled with the internal destruction, caused the defense system to begin to collapse. The command system of the Fuso army could no longer be effectively coordinated.

"Take the overseas Chinese to the city wall!" The Fuso commander yelled hysterically, "Let the Chinese see what price they have to pay for their actions!"

However, the special infiltration team, which had already received the news, had already taken control of the area where the overseas Chinese were detained.

At nightfall, a large area of ​​​​the eastern defense line of Uji Castle had been breached, and the northwest corner was completely breached by the Skeleton Division. The two elite Chinese divisions were like two sharp knives, tearing open this solid fortress bit by bit.

Ike stood on the newly occupied high ground, looking at the fire in the city, and said to the chief of staff beside him: "Tell Li Feier that I will meet him in the center of the city before dawn tomorrow."

The battle continues, but the fate of Uji Castle is sealed. The last barrier of Kyoto is about to fall.

"Team Three, advance 200 meters and set up a position behind that Japanese-style building!" Liu Ming, the mortar platoon leader of the Second Battalion of the Zhenxing Division, gave the order via radio, "Remember, keep moving and move immediately after firing three bursts!"

Leefair's tactics showed their sophistication at this moment. Each infantry company was equipped with two mortar squads. These flexible firepower teams could provide accurate close-range fire support for the infantry. In street fighting, this tactic played a deadly effect.

"Enemy defense line found, two o'clock direction, about three hundred meters away!" The report from the scouts ahead came, "At least a squad of soldiers built a firing point using residential buildings and sandbags!"

Liu Ming quickly adjusted the main shooting element: "Three mortars fire at the same time, covering the target in a fan shape!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The mortar shells whizzed past the buildings and landed precisely on the defense line of the Fuso army. The shock wave of the explosion shattered the surrounding glass, and a clear gap appeared in the defense line amid the smoke.

"Infantry, follow me!" Company commander Wang Hai led the commandos to launch an immediate charge.

At the same time, in the northwest of the city, the advance of the SS Division continued. Ike adopted a different tactic, with his troops using armored vehicles as shields and infantry following closely behind, eroding the enemy's defense line bit by bit.

"Fourth Armored Battalion, advance along the main road!" Ike's voice rang out on the radio, "Attention, Engineer Battalion, all intersections must be carefully checked to prevent enemy booby traps!"

The Fuso army built an interlocking defense system in the city. Every street was transformed into a fortress, and sandbags and roadblocks turned the wide roads into death zones. Snipers hid high in the buildings, waiting for their chance to strike.

"Report! Enemy heavy machine gun positions are found 500 meters ahead!" The scout's voice came, "There are at least three firing points covering each other!"

Ike calmly analyzed the situation: "Order the armored vehicles to provide cover and have the commandos go around from the alleys on both sides. The special forces team is ready to act, find those damn snipers for me!"

The battle in the city has entered its most difficult stage. Every step forward has a price to pay, and every street may become a death trap.

However, the mortar squad of the Zhenxing Division played a key role again. They used the "leapfrog" approach, and when one squad opened fire, another squad was already moving. The dense and accurate artillery fire continued to disintegrate the enemy's defense line.

"Another line of defense has been breached!" Liu Ming reported excitedly, "The enemy is retreating!"

Upon receiving the report, Li Feier immediately ordered: "Don't give them a chance to breathe! The armored forces should speed up their advance, and the mortar team should follow closely behind!"

In the night, the advancing routes of the two ace divisions formed a huge pincer on the map. Although the resistance of the Fuso army was tenacious, their defense line was gradually collapsing in the face of the sophisticated equipment and mature tactics of the Chinese army.

Especially those mortar teams, their existence completely broke the traditional street fighting mode. Precise firepower strikes can disintegrate the enemy's fortifications in the shortest time and create conditions for the advancement of infantry.

"In another two hours," Ike looked at the battle lines that were constantly updating on the map, "we will be able to push the enemy into the city center."

Li Feier's voice came over the radio: "The advance in the east is going smoothly, and the enemy's resistance is weakening. It seems that their ammunition reserves are beginning to have problems."

This is exactly the effect of the internal spies destroying the ammunition depot. Without sufficient ammunition supply, even the strongest defense line will be useless.

In the darkness before dawn, the battle in Uji Castle continued. The two ace divisions' pincer attack became tighter and tighter, while those flexible mortar teams were using shell after shell to sound the death knell for victory.