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Chapter 158 Our Workers' Tank Regiment's Counterattack 2

Finally, daybreak came.

The sun shone through the smoke and onto the desolate wilderness. The ground was littered with the bodies of Japanese soldiers.

The temporary defense line formed by the Japanese army has collapsed, and a large number of Japanese troops have begun to retreat, but there are still many brave Japanese soldiers with explosives tied to their bodies, rushing towards some tank crews like crazy.

Several tanks have been destroyed by the Japanese soldiers' desperate human bomb attacks.

"All crews, attention! All crews, attention! Kill the Japanese troops from as far away as possible, without rushing into the center of a large group of Japanese soldiers!"

Zhang Tongchu kept reminding the tank crew with the intercom, because it was their first time on the battlefield and they were obviously too excited.

He knew that these young crew members might overlook some important details because of nervousness and excitement, but this was their opportunity to grow.

He must ensure that every crew can complete the mission safely and minimize losses.

Zhang Tongchu kept observing the situation on the battlefield. He found that some Japanese soldiers were trying to approach the tank crew and prepare to launch a suicide attack.

He immediately warned other crews through the intercom: "Attention, Japanese soldiers are trying to approach us, take defensive measures!"

At the same time, he ordered his tank crew to be vigilant and be ready to respond to emergencies at any time, and told the gunners to remain calm, shoot accurately, and eliminate the enemy at the lowest cost.

Without the coordination of armored vehicles and infantry, it would be very dangerous for tanks to enter an infantry group, especially when encountering an army like the Japanese army that has been brainwashed by militarism, because these guys are completely brain-dead and inferior creatures.

After the excitement subsided, some tank crews who had calmed down gradually adapted to the combat environment and exerted their greatest combat effectiveness.

They launched fierce attacks on the Japanese army with artillery and machine guns, effectively stopping the Japanese charge.

However, the Japanese suicide attacks still brought them some pressure.

At this moment, dozens of trucks suddenly appeared at the edge of the battlefield, and behind the trucks were twin-mounted 20mm anti-aircraft guns.

At this moment, its gun muzzle was aimed at the tank crew where Zhang Tongchu was. Zhang Tongchu reacted quickly and shouted, "Dodge to the left!" The old worker Li Bainian immediately turned the operating lever and drove the tank to the left, avoiding the shooting path of the anti-aircraft gun on the truck.

"Boom, boom, boom!" A huge noise echoed in the air, like thunder in the sky.

The 20mm caliber anti-aircraft shells slammed into the front few T34 tanks like a violent rainstorm.

Each shell carries such powerful impact and destructive power that it makes the air tremble.

Balls of blazing flames continuously exploded on the front armor of the tank, forming a brilliant and deadly sea of ​​fire.

The flames instantly engulfed the entire car body, and thick smoke rose up, blocking the view.

The force of the explosion caused the tank's body to shake violently, as if it would be torn apart at any time.

For a moment, dense explosions sounded one after another, interweaving into a symphony of death.

This powerful firepower completely suppressed several tanks. They could not move forward and could only passively take the beating. The crew members inside the tanks felt unprecedented fear and pressure.

The violent vibrations caused by the continuous explosions made their internal organs churn as if they were about to jump out of their bodies.

They held on to the seats tightly, trying to steady themselves, but their bodies were still shaking uncontrollably. The loud noise made their ears buzz and their heads dizzy.

Zhang Tongchu's crew, who were avoiding the firing path of the Japanese anti-aircraft artillery not far away, saw that several tanks in the front were suppressed by the Japanese machine gun fire and they were unable to even fight back.

This was not the worst, because just when several tanks were suppressed by the violent rain of bullets, a dozen Japanese suicide squad members holding explosive packs rushed towards the tanks at an astonishing speed.

"Destroy the anti-aircraft guns on those trucks!" As the head of the regiment, Zhang Tongchu realized that the situation was critical and gave the order without hesitation.

His voice was filled with urgency and determination, and the gunners responded quickly, expertly adjusting their turrets to target the Japanese trucks that threatened the tanks.

With an order, flames spurted out of the tank's muzzle, and shells whizzed towards the Japanese trucks. In an instant, one shell after another hit the target.

The trucks exploded and caught fire, flames shot up into the sky, accompanied by thick smoke. However, the remaining trucks did not choose to retreat just because their companions were hit and exploded.

They were still shooting desperately, trying to suppress the tank, because the dozen or so Japanese suicide squads had rushed to a place not far from the tank.

"Da da da..." Li Bainian drove the T34 quickly towards that side. They clearly saw the dozen or so Japanese suicide squads, who had no time to pay attention to the tank's route.

They were only concerned with operating the coaxial machine gun next to them. Due to the shortage of crew members, each of them had to perform the tasks of two or three members.

Therefore, the task that originally belonged to the observer can now only be performed by him as the driver.

"Da da da!" A series of bullets flew out from the muzzle of the machine gun and accurately hit the surroundings of the Japanese suicide squad. In an instant, several Japanese suicide squad members were hit by the dense bullets.

"Boom, boom, boom..." First there was a loud explosion, followed by several explosions in succession. It turned out that the bullets hit the explosive packs carried by the suicide squad, triggering a chain reaction, causing the explosive packs to explode one after another.

Some remaining Japanese suicide squads continued to stubbornly approach the tanks, trying to complete their suicide mission.

Zhang's tank crew did not stop. They continued to shoot, covering the approaching Japanese troops with artillery fire.

At the same time, other tank crews also joined the battle to resist the Japanese attack. The remaining few Japanese soldiers still approached a tank.

Several violent explosions sounded around the tank, and the unfortunate tank was instantly surrounded by fire. The tank was completely destroyed in the explosion.

Watching their fellow worker and comrade die in front of them, the other tank crew members were enraged.

Killing them, killing these little devils, became the only thought in everyone's mind.

For a moment, the battlefield was filled with deafening gunfire and flames, and the two sides engaged in a fierce life-and-death battle.

The gunners locked onto the Japanese trucks and fired back. In the fierce exchange of fire, dozens of Japanese trucks equipped with anti-aircraft guns were eventually destroyed. The tank crew that Zhang was in continued to move forward and, together with other crews, chased the remaining fleeing Japanese trucks.

However, after nearly two hours of fierce fighting, there are now less than thirty tanks left out of the 51 tanks that entered the battlefield.

There were still too few tank crews that could be deployed, and the Japanese army bought enough time to regroup with the desperate resistance of the vehicle-mounted anti-aircraft guns.

Now that the Japanese army has awakened from the chaos, Zhang Tongchu knows that it is time to retreat. These workers driving the tanks are valuable assets.

The useful value they create in their jobs is far more meaningful than the time they consume in this battle.

It was just that the previous reality forced them to make such a choice, and the Japanese army also taught the 78th Army a good lesson.

"Retreat! The entire army should cover the retreat! The objective of the battle has been achieved!"