How many shells weighing nearly 38 kilograms each could a small company carry?
Chen Li's 35th Company was in an even more awkward position, as most of the company's personnel were armed with rifles and submachine guns, along with grenades and RPG rocket launchers.
Of the 20 heavy machine guns he brought, only 10 remain. With this amount of firepower, holding the position and blocking the enemy's passage is not a problem.
But do you think they can launch an offensive on their own?
You're overthinking it!
......
"Company commander, why isn't the enemy making any moves?"
Xiao Li poked half his head out and glanced at the thick smoke below the mountain:
"They...they're not thinking of running away, are they?"
Chen Li rolled his eyes at him, reached out and tapped his forehead: "What are you thinking about? Where can you escape to in the dark?"
"Don't forget, the 38th Company had already secured their retreat."
Xiao Li cried out "Ouch!" and touched his forehead in grievance. "Company Commander, please stop hitting my forehead. My mother said it will make me stupid..."
"Hey, you silly kid, do I really need to hit you?"
Chen Li grinned widely:
"Think before you speak next time. Don't just blurt things out, or people will laugh at you."
"Oh," Xiao Li responded, opening his mouth as if to say something more.
Chen Li raised his hand to stop him:
"Don't rush, let's just wait and see who outlasts whom?"
"Once it gets light, our main force will arrive, and they'll have a hard time. They won't be able to get past this checkpoint."
"Go tell the brothers to take turns on night duty in two shifts, so they all need to get some rest and energy!"
Xiao Li said excitedly, "Understood, Company Commander!"
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