Bombers, fighter jets, and helicopters took to the skies like falcons, their target the fiercely contested Japanese positions on the front lines. This surprise attack was sure to inflict heavy losses on the enemy forces.
The battle cries at the front were deafening, and the Japanese soldiers poured artillery fire upon the front lines as if it were free, attempting to halt the Eighth Route Army's fierce offensive. However, the Eighth Route Army's efforts amounted to much more bark than bite.
The bugle call to charge sounded several times. Normally, a large number of Eighth Route Army soldiers would have charged into battle fearlessly.
However, the current situation is that although the Eighth Route Army is charging, they are moving at a snail's pace, slower than a tortoise. Moreover, whenever they reach the range of the artillery, they retreat as if they are afraid of dying.
Just when they thought the Eighth Route Army was too scared to charge, the bugle sounded again. Then came large numbers of Eighth Route Army soldiers slowly charging forward.
Then the cannon fired, and they retreated...
This cycle repeated itself until finally, the Japanese soldiers stopped firing altogether, convinced that the Eighth Route Army was simply wasting their artillery fire. The Japanese soldiers also charged the Eighth Route Army's positions several times, but were driven back each time by the army's concentrated firepower.
They couldn't understand when the Eighth Route Army, which only had old rifles, had acquired so many advanced weapons.
Just as the Japanese soldiers were wondering what was going on, a roar suddenly came from the sky. They looked up and saw a large number of bombers, fighters and helicopters rapidly approaching.
They came from the north on one side and from the east on the other.
The Japanese soldiers were overjoyed; these warplanes were clearly theirs, one wave from the newly developed warplane base and the other from Yongzhou City.
However, their joy was short-lived. These warplanes, like divine soldiers descending from the sky, launched a fierce bombing and strafing attack on their positions.
Bombs rained down, exploding in the enemy's positions, sending flames soaring into the sky and filling the air with smoke.
At the same time, the fighter jets' machine guns spat fire, turning the enemy positions into a sea of fire.
The Japanese soldiers panicked and fled in all directions, but it was too late. Under the cover of the air, the Eighth Route Army soldiers launched a real charge like tigers.
This sudden air support and ground offensive threw the enemy forces into chaos.
Their artillery and machine guns proved ineffective in the bombing, unable to mount an effective counterattack against the enemy aircraft. Meanwhile, the Eighth Route Army soldiers on the ground seized the opportunity and broke through the enemy's defenses with lightning speed.
As the defensive line collapsed, the Japanese troops began to rout, while the Eighth Route Army soldiers pursued relentlessly, giving the enemy no chance to regroup. Bombers and fighters continued to suppress the enemy from the air, ensuring the Eighth Route Army's ground superiority.
As the sun rose, the battle finally ended. With the assistance of air power, the Eighth Route Army won this crucial battle at minimal cost.
On the battlefield, the smoke gradually dissipated, revealing a devastated battlefield.
The Eighth Route Army soldiers cheered and jumped for joy, embracing each other to celebrate their hard-won victory. Meanwhile, the Japanese positions were in ruins, with the remaining enemy soldiers surrendering one after another, having been completely crushed by the Eighth Route Army's bravery and aerial bombardment.
Chu Wanwan and Si Mingye stood on the battlefield, watching the soldiers celebrate, their hearts filled with joy as well.
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Inside the Eighth Route Army's operations headquarters, Commander-in-Chief Zhao was commending Chu Wanwan.
"Commander Chu, the victory in this battle is inseparable from your contributions."
He handed over a medal and continued, "This is a medal specially awarded by the Central Military Commission to recognize your outstanding performance in previous battles. However, it seems that this medal is not quite enough now."
"Take this first. I will continue to report your achievements to the Central Committee and strive for even greater honors for you."
Chu Wanwan accepted the medal and felt its heavy weight.
She took a deep breath and said firmly, "I am grateful for the recognition from the Central Military Commission and the Commander-in-Chief. I will cherish this medal. But I want to say that this victory does not belong to me alone. It belongs to all the soldiers of our 15th Regiment, and to everyone who has fought for the country and the nation."
Commander-in-Chief Zhao nodded in agreement: "You're right, Regiment Commander Chu. This victory is the result of our joint efforts. But your contribution cannot be ignored. I hope you can continue to maintain this fighting spirit and help our soldiers achieve more victories."
Chu Wanwan saluted and said, "Yes, Commander-in-Chief! I have an idea to enhance the fighting power of the Eighth Route Army!"
"Oh? What idea?" A glint flashed in Commander Zhao's eyes. Chu Wanwan's ideas always surprised him, so he was very much looking forward to her proposal.
Even the division commanders looked at Chu Wanwan with anticipation.
Chu Wanwan clearly and forcefully stated: "I'm sure everyone has seen the effect of the invisibility talisman I drew. If each member of our unit were equipped with a few invisibility talismans, it would greatly enhance our combat effectiveness and tactical flexibility."
She paused, allowing everyone to process this astonishing proposal, before continuing, "Imagine our soldiers being able to use invisibility talismans to silently approach key enemy targets for surprise attacks or reconnaissance at crucial moments. This would create immense psychological pressure and tactical chaos for the enemy. At the same time, invisibility talismans can also be used for retreats and relocations, protecting our soldiers from enemy pursuit."
Upon hearing this, Commander-in-Chief Zhao's eyes lit up; he immediately realized the potential value of the proposal.
After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Commander Chu, your idea is brilliant! The tactical application of invisibility talismans will bring unprecedented advantages to our Eighth Route Army."
However, our allied forces now have over 100,000 soldiers. Giving each of them an invisibility talisman would be a huge task! It would be very difficult for you to do it alone!
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