A piercing alarm blared throughout Shanluo City, "Woo-woo-woo-woo-woo!"
"Air raid!"
"Air raid!!"
"Air raid!!!"
"Aim at the Japanese planes, all of you!!!"
The 36th Anti-Aircraft Regiment of the 8th Reserve Anti-Aircraft Division was defending Sanra City. In just two minutes, all 204 AMX-13 DCA self-propelled anti-aircraft guns were aimed at the sky and at the Japanese warplanes.
"Buzz buzz buzz—"
The sound of the bomber engines was extremely loud, making the officers and soldiers of the air defense regiment uneasy.
Regardless, the soldiers of the anti-aircraft regiment had to withstand the Japanese air raids.
Otherwise, the entire Shanluo City would be engulfed in flames, let alone be able to resist.
"Boom boom..."
"Boom boom..."
A deafening roar echoed through the sky as the Japanese light bombers and fighter planes drew ever closer, soon reaching the range of anti-aircraft guns.
"put--!"
"Da da da... bang bang bang... da da da..."
More than 400 HS-931A 30mm cannons fired a dense barrage of high-explosive shells at the Japanese fighter planes.
"Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang..."
High-explosive bombs landed on the Japanese fighter planes, instantly sending up bursts of dazzling flames.
Six Ki-45/Type 2 dual-seat fighters and three Zero fighters were shot down and left emitting black smoke.
Immediately afterwards, 204 AMX-13 DCA self-propelled anti-aircraft guns began to move, firing shells into the sky as they moved.
Kentaro Tanaka's face turned ashen. "Attack—!"
He had realized that continuing to hide in the air and suffer shelling was not a wise choice.
"Kill them!"
Under the command of Kentaro Tanaka, its Zero fighter flapped its wings and swooped down, followed by the other fighters of the 63rd Fighter Group.
"Da da da..."
"Bang bang bang bang..."
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh..."
Battle broke out between the two sides, with cannons, machine guns, and high-explosive shells clashing in the sky.
"Boom!"
One after another, AMX-13 DCA self-propelled anti-aircraft guns were reduced to scrap metal, and Japanese fighter planes were torn to shreds. Both sides paid a heavy price, but neither side retreated an inch.
"Kill them all!"
"Bang bang bang... Tap tap tap..."
"Da da da... da da da...!"
"Boom boom... boom boom boom boom...!!!"
On the battlefield, the shouts of battle shook the heavens.
Both sides were fighting desperately, making a final effort with their lives for victory.
On one hand, they were escorting a formation of light bombers; on the other hand, they were protecting the city.
However, the AMX-13 DCA self-propelled anti-aircraft gun has difficulty hitting light bombers. After all, it is a product of the French series that is only used as a sideline, with poor aiming and insufficient firepower.
Soon, 48 Ki-48/Type 99 twin-engine light bombers from the 62nd Light Bomber Group arrived over Sanra City.
With a series of loud crashes, thousands of aerial bombs rained down from the sky, bombarding the city.
"Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang-!"
"Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang-!!"
"Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang-!!!"
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh... Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!!!"
"Snap—crash! Crash!!"
"Boom... Boom boom... Boom boom boom boom..."
Throughout the city, the sounds of bombs exploding could be heard everywhere.
Countless bricks and tiles were blasted into dust, and buildings were razed to the ground.
Several sections of the city wall collapsed, with bricks, stones, and wood flying everywhere.
If the National League Army hadn't anticipated the Japanese bombing and evacuated the city's inhabitants in time, countless people in Shanluo City would likely have perished.
"Boom boom boom...!"
After the attack, the 62nd Light Explosives Battalion began its return to Hanoi Gia Lam Airport.
The 63rd Combat Battalion did not linger in battle and withdrew from the battlefield.
The 36th Air Defense Regiment shot down a total of 11 Ki-45/Type 2 double-seat fighters and 6 Zero fighters.
The Chinese side lost 41 AMX-13 DCA self-propelled anti-aircraft guns and more than 200 Vietnamese soldiers.
4:51.
The 64th Combat Battalion and the 66th Heavy Bombardment Battalion bombed Dien Bien Phu.
The 35th Air Defense Regiment unleashed its full firepower, and the two sides engaged in fierce combat.
5:22.
The 65th Combat Battalion and the 67th Heavy Bombardment Battalion bombed Laizhou City.
The 34th Air Defense Regiment was also deployed to the battle.
5:41.
The sun is setting in the west.
The Longshan 5th Mixed Brigade and the Gallic Rooster Mixed Brigade arrived at Nankou Airport.
Looking at the densely packed fighter jets and bombers, Air Force Commander Zhu Shixiong, hiding in the bunker, rubbed his hands excitedly: We've finally waited for this moment!
To attract the attention of the Japanese soldiers.
He had set up smoke bombs in advance.
One hundred and fifty outdated F-series C.690M and H.232 trainer aircraft were scattered haphazardly across several kilometers of open space at the airport.
"Chirp chirp chirp... Chirp chirp chirp..."
"Puff puff puff puff puff..."
"Da da da da da...!"
"Pfft—Pfft—"
Sure enough, the Longshan 5th Mixed Brigade and the Gallic Rooster Mixed Brigade fell for the trick.
Only a few bombers randomly bombed the runway, while the main force bypassed the airport and targeted the 150 trainer aircraft.
After all, in their eyes, these trainer aircraft are fighter jets!
"Haha! The Japanese devils have taken the bait!" Zhu Shixiong couldn't help but cheer when he saw the situation on the battlefield.
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