coobybook Chapter 962 Technology Changes the Mode of War
Chapter 962 Technology Changes the Mode of War
In the past, Chief of Staff Sun's words would have had no effect, since they could only eat meat during festivals or after winning battles.
But things are different now. Their food has been ridiculously good lately. Some soldiers have eaten more meat in three days than they have in the past three years.
Especially for the troops participating in the attack, the old sergeant of the cook squad was eager for the soldiers to eat more meat so that they would have the strength to fight the Japanese.
This also resulted in the soldiers, who were originally quite thin, gaining several kilograms during this period, and their faces also developed a rosy glow.
If you made them go three days without eating meat and have to watch others eat it, it would probably be worse than killing them.
After the regiment was ready, the shells filled with the stench were brought up, along with two technicians.
This is the best opportunity for testing. Technicians will be responsible for collecting relevant parameters to facilitate the evaluation of the effectiveness of this non-lethal weapon.
This is an inevitable result after the base area's industry has reached a certain level. We are no longer satisfied with producing conventional weapons and equipment; various special operations equipment are also being developed in large quantities.
It can be said that it has gathered a large number of China's elite talents, who work day and night to continuously narrow the gap with other industrial powers.
This is the best opportunity; if you miss it, you'll have to wait another 70 years.
After the shells were fired, the last stronghold of the Japanese at Languan was immediately overwhelmed by the stench of the shells.
The Japanese devils had committed countless atrocities in the past, and seeing this situation before them, they judged others by their own standards and were immediately terrified.
The Japanese soldiers inside the bunker immediately abandoned all other concerns, dropped their weapons, and scrambled out, including Captain Kobayashi.
The main problem was the stench; it was an unbearable stench. I bet many of the Japanese soldiers at that moment were thinking that they'd rather run out and get shot or blown up by artillery than stay inside and suffocate from the stench.
What happened next was simple: the Japanese soldiers who escaped were all unarmed, not even bothering with their command swords, and were eventually captured by our side.
It is said, according to rumors, that these captured Japanese soldiers were exceptionally obedient during their time in our custody. They did whatever we told them to do without daring to utter a single complaint.
These people seem to have a problem with their noses and can't smell anything anymore, but these are minor issues and not worth mentioning.
Seeing this scene before him, Commander Zhang couldn't help but sigh:
"Old Sun, you solved it so easily. I thought it was going to be a tough nut to crack."
"Commander, you're being a bit hindsight here. In fact, no matter how you look at it, the last stronghold of the Japanese was a tough nut to crack. If it were before, it would have been impossible to take it down without paying ten or twenty times the price."
"But the Eighth Route Army has a constant stream of new weapons. A few special shells were enough to solve the problem. It really opened my eyes."
"At that moment, I was relieved that my old commander was already planning to move this way. I didn't want to be hit by a few of these stink bombs on the battlefield; I'd rather just die."
After hearing this, Commander Zhang sighed deeply, secretly rejoicing and feeling a little hopeful for the future.
To put it bluntly, they have become accustomed to abundant logistical support. Soldiers can eat meat every day and have plenty of staple food. This is a life that only gods can live.
Before going to the battlefield, the soldiers were given a lot of compressed biscuits and canned food, enough to eat three meals a day without any problem. How extravagant!
As for weapons and equipment, needless to say, ample ammunition is a basic requirement. An infantry company is supported by four artillery companies. No one would believe it if you told them.
Things like walkie-talkies, military radios, sniper rifles, and various types of grenades are all minor matters and not worth mentioning.
To be honest, Commander Zhang has gotten used to this extravagant fighting style. Even if he went back now, he probably wouldn't be able to adapt in a short time. He really wants to stay here and fight the Japanese.
However, he couldn't say this out loud; he could only pray silently in his heart that everything would develop in the direction he predicted.
Chu Yunfei also looked relaxed. To be honest, the battle at Languan was just a small test, and the casualties of the troops were acceptable, even better than the most optimistic estimates before the battle.
They annihilated an enemy garrison battalion of over a thousand men, suffering fewer than two hundred casualties themselves, including more than thirty killed in action and the rest only suffering minor injuries.
With current medical conditions, the vast majority of wounded soldiers can recover. Even those who are seriously wounded and unable to return to the battlefield after recovering will be provided with suitable employment by our base, ensuring they will have enough to eat and wear for the rest of their lives.
This greatly relieved the troops of their worries, which is why all the soldiers fought bravely and fiercely against the enemy.
Not only that, he had several trump cards left unused before the battle ended, leaving him feeling a little unsatisfied.
In particular, he also had an armored battalion under his command, but because the terrain at Languan was difficult to deploy, there was simply no room for him to make any moves.
Fortunately, apart from Languan, Goose City is mostly open terrain, so we'll be able to witness the might of a tank convoy charging forward. Just thinking about it is exciting.
Next, the Independent Column contacted comrades in the nearby area and sent people over to clean up the battlefield.
Although the Japanese main force looked down on these inferior weapons, the local militia still found them quite valuable.
In particular, the grenade launcher is considered a heavy weapon for the militia, making it ideal for defending villages.
The people near Languan are still quite poor. Although our base area has also transported some supplies, there is too much land and it is not enough to distribute. We also cannot develop industry on a large scale like we did in the base area.
The Japanese warehouse was stockpiled with a large amount of supplies, including various kinds of grains, compressed biscuits and canned goods, as well as salt, cured meat, vinegar and soy sauce.
These items can be used directly by ordinary people. They are mainly given to enthusiastic people who help transport soldiers and supplies, and the principle is that more work means more pay.
There are also a lot of military uniforms and cotton quilts, which are also good things. If we take them back and alter them, I think the thrifty people won't mind.
In the past, they would definitely not have missed the opportunity to clean up the battlefield; now they probably look down on the Japanese equipment and just sent people to collect the enemy's shoulder insignia and various identification documents.
The main force quickly marched towards Goose City, with the First Regiment as the vanguard. They rushed to Goose City and, together with the Second Regiment, surrounded the city to prevent the Japanese soldiers inside from escaping.