166: Annihilation of the Japanese tank squadron

Deng Guang and Brigade Commander Huang Meixin exchanged a look, and he too resolutely tore off his collar tabs and rank insignia.

At this moment, it was as if the two had shed a thousand-pound burden, gaining a new lease on life.

The signalmen were stunned for a moment, but they quickly understood the determination of the Brigade Commander and the Chief of Staff.

With tears in their eyes, they responded heavily, "We are willing to follow you to the death!"

Lu Fan looked at these two professional soldiers who had been rescued from a desperate situation and had unhesitatingly "killed off" their former selves.

He sighed inwardly at the wonder of history's trajectory; through a series of coincidences, history was being corrected and aligned.

"Boss... we apply to join. We are willing to be front-line grunts, and we hope you will take us in!"

Brigade Commander Huang Meixin led his subordinates to stand at attention and solemnly applied to Lu Fan to join the team in a loud voice.

Although Lu Fan's Security Team was in dire need of experienced professional soldiers to serve as Commanders,

he didn't dare to be arrogant toward this general who had been specifically praised by Zero-Zero-One.

Thus, he cupped his fists in a salute and said, "Brigade Commander, your righteousness is noble; Lu admires it!"

"Today, I will take the liberty of being life-and-death brothers with you all, to venture into this dragon's den and tiger's lair together. Please—"

As Brigade Commander Huang Meixin and the others boarded the vehicles, the steel torrent once again emitted a low roar.

"All units attention, target: Number 1 East Jiangwan Road, Hongkou District—the japanese Naval Headquarters!"

The engines of twenty type 80 main battle tanks roared as they charged out of the safe zone.

Following the gap torn open previously, they thrust deep into the enemy-occupied territory.

The tank treads rolled over streets covered in rubble, speeding along the way.

Encountering scattered japanese soldiers on the road, the tanks opened fire and eliminated them like autumn leaves swept by the wind, giving them not a single chance.

The newly joined Brigade Commander Huang Meixin and Deng Guang were deeply shocked by this unit's firepower, which surpassed the era.

They put aside their status and began to observe and learn seriously.

They worked hard to adapt to this brand-new, incomparably domineering way of fighting.

After passing Bazi Bridge, the assault squad advanced north.

At this time, an urgent voice rang out in the headsets of all tank Commanders:

"One o'clock direction, near the Girls' Patriotic School, a large number of japanese armored units and infantry have appeared."

"The scale is large, at least a company."

Brigade Commander Huang Meixin immediately marveled in his heart that this reconnaissance was truly incredible.

At the same time, he wondered why there was such a youthful voice in the team.

Then, a domineering command followed: "All units attention, full speed ahead, use tank shock tactics against the enemy!"

Upon hearing the "tank shock" tactic, Brigade Commander Huang Meixin was stunned.

This tactic emphasized destroying enemy targets through a combination of firepower strikes, direct collisions, and tread crushing.

In his understanding, this was a method of fighting where both sides would perish together.

Before the words even finished, Brigade Commander Huang Meixin felt a strong push against his back.

He struggled to steady himself and looked out through the observation port.

Good heavens, one look was all it took to give him a fright.

The japanese had really gone all out, even sending the 5th Tank Battalion.

Judging by the flag, this was its subordinate 1st Company.

This was the Japanese Army's strongest combat force, consisting of eighteen type 89 medium tanks and seven type 94 light armored cars.

It was also equipped with fifteen hundred fully armed infantrymen to coordinate with the tanks.

This was the elite of the elite.

In an instant, he became completely convinced of the previous order; facing such elites, only by risking one's life would there be a chance.

At the same time, a sense of tragic solemnity rose in his heart.

As the Security Team's tank cluster roared and sprinted, the japanese also discovered the rapidly advancing Security Team.

The japanese Commander also reacted quickly, drawing his command sword and shouting, "Charge!"

In an instant, the two armored units launched unreserved charges at each other.

"Brother, hurry up! Weld the accelerator down! You just charge, and leave the rest to me!" Li Zhenshan roared excitedly.

The driver retorted unceremoniously, "Old Li, mind your cannon. If anything happens later, just say you bumped it yourself."

Hearing this, Brigade Commander Huang Meixin's first reaction was: these people have put life and death aside, they are true men!

At the same time, the tragic solemnity in his heart turned into resolute determination. Go all out, fight!

However, as soon as the two sides made contact, Brigade Commander Huang Meixin was directly dumbfounded.

Because from the very beginning, the battle showed a one-sided, suffocating state of crushing superiority.

The shells fired from the japanese type 89 medium tanks' 57mm short-barreled guns hit our tanks' armor.

Aside from making a crisp clanging sound, leaving a shallow white dent, and scattering sparks, they were completely useless.

The 7.7mm machine gun fire from the type 94 light armored cars was even more like an itch being scratched.

And every roar of the type 80 tank's 105mm rifled gun meant absolute destruction.

As long as it hit, it was a one-shot kill, sending both man and vehicle straight to see Amaterasu.

Brigade Commander Huang Meixin's eyes widened like copper bells as he watched Li Zhenshan fire a shot.

Boom!

A type 89 medium tank was hit directly on the front of its hull; its armor was torn and pierced like paper.

The massive kinetic energy ignited the ammunition inside, causing an instantaneous and violent secondary explosion.

The entire turret was blown two or three meters into the air, crashing heavily back to the ground and bursting into a raging fire.

Boom!

Another one-shot kill.

A high-explosive shell accurately bored into the cockpit of a type 94 light armored car.

The small vehicle body was instantly blown to pieces, with parts and japanese body fragments flying everywhere.

The type 80 tank was not only fierce in firepower and invincible in protection, but its impact force was also incredibly powerful.

Facing enemy tanks that still had some fight left, they simply rammed them head-on and then rolled over them.

Brigade Commander Huang Meixin looked at the hellish scene outside the vehicle, his worldview shattered, his eyes full of shock.

They had once led troops in bloody battles against the japanese and knew well the strength of their equipment and combat power.

When had they ever thought that one day, the arrogant japanese would be crushed so easily like clay chickens and pottery dogs?

He clenched his fists tightly, and in his gaze, besides determination, there was awe and resolve.

Following such a force, why worry about the japanese not being destroyed!

"All units attention!" Lu Fan's calm voice came through without the slightest ripple. "Assault formation, free hunting."

"Prioritize taking out japanese tanks and armored vehicles. Leave the infantry to the coaxial machine guns, and crush through straight to the headquarters!"

The order was given, and the slaughter began!

The tanks' coaxial machine guns fired indiscriminately, forming an interlocking fire net.

A dense rain of bullets poured over, and rows of japanese soldiers fell screaming like wheat being harvested.

Blood instantly stained the streets red.

In less than twenty minutes, the street was covered with burning wreckage and japanese corpses.

This clash of steel ended with the complete collapse of the japanese.

In this battle, the Security Team destroyed fifteen type 89 medium tanks.

All seven type 94 light armored cars were annihilated.

Over 1,000 japanese were killed, and the surviving soldiers had long since lost their will to fight, fleeing in all directions.

The once-arrogant japanese tank company was ground into the dirt, nearly wiped out by the Security Team.

On the Security Team's side, although the type 80 tanks had some minor damage, it was of no great concern.