webnovelfull Chapter 710 Battle of Changlu Port
Chapter 710 Battle of Changlu Port
At dawn, golden ripples appeared on the surface of Changlu Port, but the tranquility was soon broken by the noise of war. With the sound of a rapid horn, the large-scale beach landing operation of the Northwest Military Region kicked off in Changlu Port.
On the sea, hundreds of assault boats were like a black steel torrent, carrying fully armed Northwest Military Region soldiers, breaking through the waves. Their eyes were determined, and their hearts were burning with the desire for victory. The waves hit the side of the boats, making bursts of roars, but it did not slow down their pace at all.
However, the landing was not smooth sailing. On the shore, the Fuso army had already laid a tight defense network. The towering artillery positions stood on the coastal defense line, with the muzzles pointing directly at the sea, spitting out balls of blazing flames. The shells cut through the sky, with a piercing whistle, and attacked the assault boats. Explosions came one after another, water columns rose from the sea, smoke filled the air, and the smell of gunpowder filled the air.
Facing the fierce artillery fire of the enemy, the soldiers of the Northwest Military Region did not retreat. They held their weapons tightly, and their assault boats rose and fell in the waves, but their hearts were as solid as a rock.
At this time, the eight main battleships of the North Sea Fleet were like giants on the sea, lined up on the sea, providing strong support for the landing troops. The roar of the naval guns shook the earth, and the huge shells streaked across the sky like meteors, landing accurately on the enemy's artillery positions. For a moment, flames shot up into the sky, smoke rose everywhere, and the enemy's fortifications collapsed under the bombardment of the naval guns.
Under the cover of the naval guns, the assault boats advanced even more rapidly. They flexibly shuttled between the gunfire and kept approaching the coastline. Soldiers jumped out of the assault boats one after another and stepped onto the land baptized by gunfire. They launched a fierce battle with the enemy, and the sound of gunfire, explosions, and shouts intertwined to form a thrilling battlefield picture.
On the bridge of the command ship, the sea breeze whistled, and the commander of the Northwest Military Region, Zheng Zeyu, stared at the smoke-filled coastline in the distance with a sharp gaze. He picked up the communicator and spoke in a steady and powerful voice: "Commander Liu Ershun, this is Zheng Zeyu. I order you to lead the Northwest First Army as an assault force to successfully land within half an hour and gain a foothold on the beach. This is an order, and also a responsibility!"
On the other end of the communicator, Liu Ershun's voice was equally sonorous and powerful: "Yes, Commander! Liu Ershun promises to complete the mission and will never retreat!" After that, he hung up the communication, turned to face the soldiers of the First Army who were ready to go, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
Under his personal supervision, the soldiers of the First Army seemed to be injected with infinite strength. They were like tigers coming down from the mountains, fearless in the face of enemy fire, and resolutely rushed towards the coastline. The assault boats broke through the waves, and every bump seemed to cheer them up.
On the shore, the Fuso soldiers relied on the solid concrete machine gun bunkers and used the Type 92 heavy machine guns to weave a web of death. Flames were spitting out and the gunshots were deafening, but the soldiers of the First Army did not retreat at all. They went forward one after another and built an insurmountable line of defense with their flesh and blood.
At this moment, a thunderous sound suddenly broke through the sky. It was the roar of the 406-caliber main gun of the Jiaolong battleship. The shells cut through the sky, with destructive force, and accurately smashed on a bunker. In an instant, the bunker was blown to pieces, and rubble and smoke flew everywhere, as if even the air was torn apart. This scene greatly shocked everyone present.
Seeing this, Liu Ran, the commander of the 103rd Assault Division of the First Army, became even more excited. He waved his weapon and shouted loudly: "Kill! Charge! Kill those damn Japanese devils!" His voice echoed on the battlefield, inspiring the fighting spirit of every soldier.
The charge horn sounded again, and the passionate melody intertwined with the soldiers' shouts and cries, resounding through the heavens and the earth. The soldiers of the First Army rushed to the shore like a tide, with only firm belief and determination to win in their eyes. On this land baptized by artillery fire, they used their courage and blood to write a glorious chapter belonging to the Northwest Military Region.
On the beach, the smoke of war filled the air, as if the whole world was shrouded in chaos. The waves hit the beach, but they could not cover up the deafening sound of gunfire and the shouts of the soldiers. The 103rd Assault Division, as the spearhead of the Northwest Military Region, was gradually gaining a foothold on this beach of death with the strong support of battleships.
As the iconic 406-caliber main gun of the Jiaolong battleship roared again, shells weighing several tons were like angry Thor's hammers, cutting through the sky and heading straight for the Fuso army's position. The shells drew dazzling trajectories in the air and finally hit the enemy's defense line fiercely. At that moment, it seemed as if the sky and the earth changed color, the earth shook, and the entire beach seemed to be trembling.
At the moment of the explosion, flames shot up into the sky and thick smoke billowed. Within the area of 300 meters in diameter, whether it was the solid bunkers, the dense sandbag fortifications, or the enemies who resisted stubbornly, everything was reduced to dust under this heavy hammer. The huge impact force threw gravel, soil, and steel fragments all around, forming a deadly storm. The air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder and burning, which made people suffocate.
In this death zone, the screams and cries for help of the Fuso soldiers intertwined with the sound of gunfire, forming a tragic war song. They tried to find cover, but in the face of this devastating blow, any effort seemed so pale and powerless.
At the same time, the other ten battleships were not far behind, and they adjusted their guns and poured artillery fire on the Fuso army's positions. Each battleship was like a mobile artillery platform, and their artillery fire was dense and accurate, tearing the enemy's defense line into pieces. The sound of the explosions of the shells came one after another, as if it would never end, turning this beach into a living hell.
In the midst of chaos and death, the soldiers of the 103rd Assault Division marched forward like a tiger descending from a mountain. They advanced rapidly toward the enemy positions under the cover of the battleships' gunfire. The sound of the cloth ripping machine resounded throughout the battlefield, it was the roar of the machine guns, it was the soldiers' desire for victory. They dodged the flying shrapnel and gravel while launching a fierce attack on the enemy.
As time went on, the Fuso army's defense line was gradually compressed, and their morale gradually collapsed under the rounds of artillery fire. However, the soldiers of the 103rd Assault Division became more and more courageous.
On the smoke-filled beach, Liu Ran, commander of the 103rd Assault Division, stood on a relatively high ground, holding a telescope and scanning the chaotic and fierce battlefield ahead with a sharp gaze. Beside him, the radio operator was nervously receiving and conveying orders from the command ship, while Liu Ran made quick decisions based on the battlefield situation and commanded his troops.
"Attention all units, follow the predetermined plan and carry out the attack in stages by battalion!" Liu Ran's voice was clearly transmitted to every combat unit through the radio waves. He knew very well that in such a complex battlefield environment, it was crucial to maintain the rhythm and order of the attack.
"First echelon, immediately launch an attack on the enemy's frontline positions and make sure to break through their defenses!" With Liu Ran's order, the soldiers of the first echelon rushed towards the enemy like arrows from a bow. Their steps were firm and powerful, and the weapons in their hands flashed with cold light, showing their fearless fighting spirit.
"Artillery support team, adjust the firing parameters and carry out precise strikes on the enemy's firepower points!" Liu Ran continued to issue orders, while paying close attention to the effect of the artillery support. He knew that only by effectively suppressing the enemy's firepower could favorable conditions be created for the infantry's attack.
With the roar of artillery fire, the enemy's firepower points were destroyed one by one, clearing the way for the assault troops to advance. However, the enemy did not give up resistance. They relied on the remaining fortifications and continued to counterattack the assault troops.
Faced with the enemy's stubborn resistance, Liu Ran calmly analyzed the battlefield situation and made quick adjustments. "Second echelon, prepare to replace the first echelon and continue to advance in depth! At the same time, the flank troops should be on guard to prevent the enemy from outflanking!" His instructions were like a precise scalpel, cutting every detail on the battlefield.
Under Liu Ran's careful command, the troops of the 103rd Assault Division advanced in an orderly manner like a sophisticated war machine. With their fearless spirit and high military accomplishment, they gradually disintegrated the enemy's defense line and laid a solid foundation for the victory of the entire battle.