Chapter 159 Creating Opportunities
After the US bomber flew away, Zhang Dongliang had an idea and quickly released the paramotor and found a relatively large open space for emergency takeoff.
After taking off, Zhang Dongliang first controlled the drone to drop all 40 mortar shells.
Afterwards, he patrolled over the battlefield in a paramotor and dropped dozens of long-delay grenades towards crowded areas. Then, still unsatisfied, he controlled the paramotor and returned to the cave where Lin Lizhen and Li Caizhu were camping.
The US military's Operation Broken Sword also caused considerable casualties on its own side. After all, the two sides were mixed together and could not be completely separated.
In the end, less than 10 people from the two field platoons escaped, one of whom was Lieutenant Miller who was seriously injured.
Lieutenant Miller suffered a serious back injury and is expected to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
"Calling base, calling base. 101st Field Platoon and 103rd Field Platoon have completed their mission and are out of the battlefield. Over."
Clark has good emotional intelligence at critical moments. He knows how to report the results of the battle to his superiors and also knows what his superiors want to hear most.
"Base received. Medical personnel and rescue helicopter will arrive in 5 minutes. Over." The base commander's voice was obviously much more relaxed.
After this battle, the North Vietnamese were amazed at the strength of the United States. Not only could the bombers drop napalm bombs, but the US military could also drop napalm bombs into tunnels. It was truly terrifying.
Napalm bombs were extremely powerful in this battlefield, and the U.S. Military Vietnam Command even sent a letter of thanks to the manufacturers of napalm bombs.
The above are all later stories, so let’s not talk about them for now.
Zhang Dongliang lowered his paramotor not far from the cave, got some water from the small world, and washed the oil paint off his face.
He walked out of the cave, thought about the limited food in the cave, and took out a few American soldier backpacks.
"Brother Zhang, you're back."
As soon as he entered the cave, his arms were tightly hugged by Lin Lizhen and Li Caizhu. The soft touch on his arms made Zhang Dongliang immediately forget the bloody fight on the battlefield.
~~Ah~~I love the people of Vietnam.
It was not until the next morning that Zhang Dongliang woke up and stretched: "Ah, comfortable."
After checking that there was no one around, he turned to look towards the cave entrance. Lin Lizhen and Li Caizhu had already gotten up and were standing guard at the entrance.
Zhang Dongliang didn't plan to take any action today, so he decided to take a day off. On the eastbound road to Da Nang, there was a river that had to be crossed, but how to cross it was a big problem.
This location is an important node. To the east of the river is the area under the strong control of the US military and the southern government forces, and the range of activities of the North Vietnamese guerrillas is greatly reduced.
There is also a bridge on the river, which is jointly controlled by the Southern government forces and the US military. It is an important channel for transporting supplies to the front-line war zone.
Given that the Northern government has been testing its full-scale attack against the U.S. military along the 17th parallel, there is no reason for them not to try it here.
Going further east would be too close to Da Nang, close to the core area of the US military. That is the headquarters of the US military in Vietnam. Attacking the US military near Da Nang is like looking for death.
Judging from the images sent back by the drone, the area seems very peaceful. Fighting is already in full swing in other places, so there is no reason for this place to be so quiet. Let's observe for a while.
Only when they start fighting can we take the opportunity to cross the river. There are countless people hiding on both sides of the river. In the infrared detection of the drone last night, they were all densely packed with small red dots.
There were armed patrol boats moving back and forth on the river, and it would be difficult to cross the river without waiting for the two sides to start a fierce battle.
In the North Vietnamese-controlled area, guerrillas are training under the guidance of the People's Army.
"Captain Wu Xiaoyi, when are we going to fight the American invaders and those running dogs in the South? We have been training for a long time." The guerrillas asked their captain.
"Yes, Captain Wu, we have been training for such a long time, and everyone is full of energy. Besides, the weapons we hold in our hands are all advanced weapons given to us by the two elder brothers."
"Yes, Americans are all paper tigers. Even if they are real tigers, we will pull out their teeth."
"I have long disliked those lackeys in the South, and I must give them a good fight."
Captain Wu Xiaoyi looked at the guerrillas who were actively asking for battle and pressed down with both hands: "Comrades, I understand your feelings, but when to act, we must follow the orders of our superiors."
"Didn't the People's Army send Captain Li Xiaocai to give us guidance? Let's go and ask him together."
"Captain Li is here."
"Hello, Captain Xiaocai."
"Captain Li, when can we fight the American invaders? The comrades can't wait."
"But we haven't received any notice from our superiors yet."
"Isn't there an old saying in China? When a general is away from home, he may not obey the orders of his sovereign. Captain Li, just give the orders. I heard that fighting has broken out in other places.
Captain Li Xiaocai hesitated for a moment and said, "Let's wait for the notice from our superiors."
"Da Nang base calling Bridge camp, Da Nang base calling Bridge camp. Report the situation of your camp, report the situation of your camp, over."
"The Bridge Camp has received a call from the Da Nang Base. The Bridge Camp has received a call from the Da Nang Base. Everything is quiet at the moment. No North Vietnamese guerrillas have been found. Over."
"Da Nang base received, the bridge camp must be closely monitored and alert strengthened, other places have been attacked."
"Bridge Camp understands, over."
Zhang Dongliang played games with Lin Lizhen and Li Caizhu in the cave for another whole day and felt that he could not keep waiting like this any longer.
If there is no opportunity, create one. Zhang Dongliang decided to take the initiative.
"American imperialism has come to your doorstep, killing people, setting fires and robbing women here, how can you still sit there in peace?
If we want to fight the United States, we must take action. If we don’t, are we going to have to wait for Americans to go home for the New Year?
Since you are not very motivated, I will motivate you. I will kick you in the ass and you will get moving."
Zhang Dongliang made up his mind: "Lizhen, Caizhu, come here."
"Is there anything wrong, Brother Zhang?" I have been with Brother Zhang these past two days, and it has been so happy and carefree.
"After crossing this river, we will be getting closer to Da Nang. We plan to depart from Da Nang and leave Vietnam by sea. You should be mentally prepared."
"Really, Brother Zhang? We will follow your instructions."
As the day of leaving the war draws closer, Lin Lizhen and Li Caizhu feel happy but also a little disappointed about this country.
"We are going to cross the river tonight, but the time is uncertain at the moment. I will go out in a moment and find a suitable place and means of crossing the river, and then I will come back to find you.
You guys prepare everything, and we'll set off as soon as I get back."
"Okay, Brother Zhang, we will be ready and waiting for you."
After years of war experience, Li Lizhen and Li Caizhu are very decisive in executing battlefield orders without any delay.
Zhang Dongliang was very satisfied with this. The most feared thing on the battlefield is that the communication is fussy and the execution is slow, which is very fatal.
"Well, you wait here for my good news."