NABC Chapter 176 Gas Bomb
Chapter 176 Gas Bomb
The 6th Bomber Squadron, consisting of 27 Type 97 medium bombers, took off from Linfen Airport and flew towards Changzhi.
"The bombers are coming again. Everyone, hurry into the tunnels. Don't leave anyone in the bunkers."
Hearing the roar coming from afar, Battalion Commander Song Hua's face changed and he immediately gave orders.
After all the soldiers of the First Battalion entered the tunnel, the Sixth Squadron, which arrived late, began to lower its altitude.
The anti-aircraft machine gun company deployed on the hill next to Weng'erlang also began to continuously adjust the height parameters of the anti-aircraft machine guns according to the altitude of the Japanese bombers.
"Don't be impatient, be patient."
Company commander Du Wu, while keeping his eyes on the planes in the sky, tried to comfort his somewhat agitated subordinates.
"Captain, the bomber is at an altitude of 1,600 meters."
Suddenly, a soldier holding a "simple altimeter" said in surprise.
A simple altimeter consists of a long straight wooden pole, a protractor, a thin wire, and a heavy object.
Assembly method: Fix the protractor to one end of a long straight wooden pole so that its zero degree line is parallel to the pole.
Tie a thin line at the center of the protractor and tie a weight to the other end of the line.
How to use: The observer holds the wooden pole horizontally, looks at the plane through the top of the pole, and lets the weight hang naturally.
Then read the angle indicated by the thin line on the protractor, and finally calculate the approximate altitude of the aircraft through trigonometric function relationships.
"Everyone prepare!"
Du Wu immediately gave the order.
Immediately, all the anti-aircraft machine gunners became alert, staring closely at the optical sights, ready to pull the trigger at any time.
"Altitude 1,300 meters."
"Altitude 1,200 meters."
"Height one thousand meters."
"Fire!!"
Du Wu roared loudly.
"Bang, bang, bang,......"
Eight Taihang Type 1 anti-aircraft machine guns opened fire at the same time, instantly forming a dense anti-aircraft fire network over Weng'erlang.
Five Type 97 medium bombers that were unable to dodge were directly hit and exploded.
"Baga, there's an anti-aircraft machine gun!!"
Witnessing with his own eyes the bomber flying in front being blown up, Captain Inoue of the 6th Bomber Squadron felt a chill run down his head.
Veins on his hands bulged as he pulled the joystick with frantic force. The nose of the plane, which was originally flying downward, suddenly jumped up from dry land and soared into the sky.
The huge G-force made Inoue's eyes go dark, and it took him a long time to recover.
"Captain, are you okay? Captain..."
Listening to the deputy captain's voice coming from the radio, Inoue calmed down and asked, "I'm fine, Tengtian-kun, how are the others?"
As he asked, Inoue stretched his head and looked down.
All I saw were the surviving bombers constantly maneuvering, dodging bullets from below while climbing upwards.
"I'm so glad you're okay, Captain."
Teng Tian breathed a sigh of relief: "The sudden anti-aircraft fire just now caused us to lose seven bombers, and three more were damaged and have made an emergency landing in the direction of the 20th Division."
Hearing the horrific amount of loss, Inoue's blood boiled and he almost vomited blood.
"Baga, what the hell is the intelligence department for? Why didn't they tell us that the enemy had anti-aircraft machine guns?!"
"Captain, are you still going to carry out the bombing mission?"
Tengda ignored Inoue's attempt to shift the blame. There were more important things to do now.
"implement."
Inoue picked up the headset next to the radio and ordered directly: "Everyone, immediately drop the bombs you are carrying and return."
"Whoosh whoosh..."
"Boom, boom, boom..."
One after another, the aerial bombs that were dropped randomly exploded around Huangya Cave, forming huge craters.
..............
“Hahaha…good job!!”
Battalion commander Song Hua, who had just emerged from a tunnel, shouted happily as he watched the Japanese bombers fleeing in disgrace.
"Deputy Battalion Commander, have everyone come out. The enemy bomber was driven away by our anti-aircraft machine gun company."
"Yes."
Some people are happy but others are sad.
Lieutenant General Ushijima Minoru, who was watching the battle through a telescope, was very annoyed: "What cowards!"
"It's just some anti-aircraft machine guns, why don't they dare to get close and drop bombs?"
"Send me a telegram and question them!!"
"Hi!"
A communications soldier quickly turned on the radio and started sending a message.
A moment later, a signalman came running over with a telegram: "Division Commander, Captain Inoue has replied."
"He said the bombing mission failed because our intelligence was inaccurate."
"He has reported the situation to the division's aviation unit."
"idiot!"
Ushijima Minoru angrily cursed: "These useless people from the Army Aviation Corps, not only did they fail to complete the mission, but they even wanted to put the blame on me."
"Division, please calm down."
The chief of staff, Uchida Ginnosuke, advised: "He is just a captain of a squadron. We have plenty of opportunities to teach him how to respect his seniors."
"The most urgent task now is to get rid of the arsenal in front of us."
Although the Army Aviation is under the jurisdiction of the Army Ministry and the General Staff, given Ushijima Minoru's status, it should be easy for him to deal with a battalion commander with the rank of major!
"At the moment, we can't rely on the Army Aviation people. Do you have any solution?"
Ushijima Minoru asked, still angry.
"Have!"
Uchida Ginnosuke smiled mysteriously: "According to the report from the meteorological expert of the Chemical Corps, the wind will blow towards Huangyadong in an hour."
"Soga!"
Ushijima Minoru said excitedly: "Get the troops ready immediately. I want to slaughter Huangya Cave with blood."
"I have assembled the troops and am waiting for the division commander's order."
Uchida Ginnosuke smiled faintly.
"Yoshi!"
Ushijima Minoru patted Uchida Ginnosuke's shoulder with satisfaction and walked out.
At the same time, in the position of the First Battalion in Weng'erlang, a soldier breathlessly found the battalion commander Song Hua who was directing everyone to reinforce the position.
"Captain Song, the wind has changed. The Chief of Staff asked you to be alert."
"wind direction?"
Song Hua was stunned at first, then his face changed: "First Company Commander, distribute the gas masks you received."
"The exposed skin on your hands and feet must be wrapped tightly. This time, your company will be responsible for the defense. Everyone else, follow me."
"Yes."
Outside Weng'erlang, 36 mortars were lined up in a row.
"This time we are using 'Yellow No. 1', which kills anyone who breathes it in and causes decay if it touches it. It will definitely wipe out all the Chinese defenders in Weng'erlang."
A man wearing glasses and a white coat pointed at the special shells in the box next to the mortar and proudly introduced them to Ushijima Minoru.
"Yellow No. 1", also known as mustard gas, is one of the nine standard poison gases used by the Japanese army.
"Yoshi."
Ushijima Minoru happily took a look around, then hurriedly left with his men.
After all, the enemy is afraid of poison gas bombs, and they themselves are also afraid of them.
"Tsk~coward."
The man in the white coat glanced at Ushijima Minoru's back and sneered.