Chapter 161 Crossing the River in the Melee

Chapter 161 Crossing the River in the Melee

The helicopter pilot was terrified and pushed the joystick to the bottom, taking off at the fastest speed.

"Oh no, they hit the tail rotor." The out-of-control helicopter began to spin in place, which attracted more firepower attention. Dense rain of bullets hit the helicopter, and blood appeared on the pilot's chest.

"No~~" the ammunition handler in the cabin screamed in horror. The helicopter spun and fell heavily to the ground, exploding into a fireball.

"Fuck~~" Seeing this, the other helicopters quickly pulled up and moved away.

With the addition of this batch of Marines, the tight manpower situation in the Bridge Camp was eased, and Major Edward felt a little more at ease.

"Quick, strengthen the northern defense line."

"Rudolf machine gun suppression. Nicholas 11 o'clock, distance 300 meters, three rounds rapid fire."

At the critical moment, Major Edward's command was still calm. Looking at the North Vietnamese armed personnel pouring out of the jungle, he quickly mobilized personnel to fill the defense loopholes and suppress the enemy with firepower.

Seeing his team members shoot down an enemy helicopter, Captain Wu Xiaoyi gained confidence: "Charge! Don't let the American devils escape. Taking the bridge means victory."

"Captain Wu Xiaoyi's local guerrillas have achieved great results. Our People's Army cannot fall behind. For the sake of Yue, charge!"

Seeing that Captain Wu Xiaoyi had succeeded in his attack, Li Xiaocai knew that such a great military achievement could not be achieved by him alone, so he quickly issued a combat order to the North Vietnamese People's Army.

"Bridge Camp calling the Air Cavalry Division. Bridge Camp calling the Air Cavalry Division. The enemy is hiding in the northern jungle. Request the Air Cavalry Division to attack the jungle boundary. Over."

"The Air Cavalry Division received it. It's too dark, and the Air Cavalry Division can't see the target clearly. Please ask the bridge camp to fire flares to indicate the attack direction."

"Nicholas, launch the flares." Major Edward quickly issued the combat order.

The ammunition operator put the flare into the mortar, and with a "boom" the flare rose into the air, instantly illuminating the edge of the jungle clearly.

"Air Cavalry Division sights target. Rockets ready, boys, time to get to work."

Rockets were fired at the jungle border, and the machine gunners on the helicopters fired desperately at the charging North Vietnamese armed men.

A large number of Wu Xiaoyi's guerrillas and Li Xiaocai's People's Army fell in an instant.

This won't work. If we don't make the American troops in the bridge camp angry, they will not withdraw the southern government troops deployed on both sides of the river. It would be inconvenient for us to cross the river, so we have to add fuel to the fire.

The flares fired by mortars usually stay in the air for between 30 and 45 seconds. With the cover of the flares, Zhang Dongliang took out the RPG and fired at the US helicopter.

The rocket's tail flame was not very prominent under the cover of the flare, and the American pilot only discovered it when the rocket came closer.

The pilot didn't even have time to scream before the helicopter exploded into a fireball in the air.

"Calling Bridge Camp, the Air Cavalry Division's ability to fight at night is limited. We have completed the mission of delivering the Marines. The Air Cavalry Division will return to Da Nang Base. May God bless you. Over."

"Fuck~~These bastards are always unreliable at critical moments." Major Edward cursed angrily.

The North Vietnamese People's Army and guerrillas are pouring in like a tide, and the current strength of the troops in the Bridge Camp is unable to resist them.

"Bridge Camp calling Da Nang Base, Bridge Camp calling Hong Kong Base. The Air Cavalry Division has been forced to withdraw from the battlefield. The Air Cavalry Division has been forced to withdraw from the battlefield. We urgently need reinforcements. We urgently need reinforcements. Over."

"Da Nang Base received it, Da Nang Base received it. Da Nang Base is contacting the three regiments of the southern government army stationed along the river to assist your troops. Please make sure you hold on for three hours."

"The Bridge Camp understands." Major Edward was very worried. It was still early for dawn. How could he get through this long night?

Captain Li Xiaocai secretly marveled at the guerrillas' generosity, they even took out RPGs. It must be easier to get things done if you have connections in the government.

Captain Wu Xiaoyi was very excited about the selfless support of the People's Army. Precious weapons like RPG would not be used unless in a major battle.

Although Captain Li Xiaocai is a family member of a senior state official, he is truly a trustworthy person.

"Brothers, we have driven away the US helicopters. Victory is in sight. Brothers, charge." The North Vietnamese People's Army and guerrillas once again launched a mass charge.

While Zhang Dongliang was paying attention to the battlefield on the bridge, he also dispatched another unmanned reconnaissance aircraft to monitor the movements of people on both sides of the river using infrared mode.

Although the U.S. military's Da Nang base command issued a mobilization order to the southern government forces, the southern government forces assembled very slowly, as can be seen from the speed of movement of the red dots.

No, we need to add more fuel.

Zhang Dongliang sent another 20 drones with bombs into the air and launched a new wave of bombing on the US military base in Daqiao Camp. As long as the US helicopters are not there, we are not afraid, hehe.

This wave of bombing really made the American troops in the bridge camp pissed.

"Bridge Camp calling Da Nang Base, Bridge Camp calling Da Nang Base. All the people in Bridge Camp will be killed in one hour, over." Major Edward's call was already in a state of exasperation.

The Da Nang base also realized the seriousness of the matter and turned around and cursed the southern government forces for their slow action.

Under the strong suppression of the US military headquarters in Vietnam, the 3rd regiment of the southern government army accelerated its action. The red dots along the coast monitored by Zhang Dongliang's drone decreased rapidly, and a large number of red dots moved quickly towards the bridge.

Looking at the few remaining red dots on both sides of the river, Zhang Dongliang knew it was time for him to cross the river.

Zhang Dongliang quickly rushed back to the camping cave: "Lizhen, Caizhu, are you all ready?"

"We are all ready, Brother Zhang."

"Well, hurry up and follow me."

According to the infrared display of the reconnaissance drone, there was a place on the river with almost no red spots along both sides of the river. Zhang Dongliang decided to cross the river from this place.

Zhang Dongliang led the way, and the two women followed behind, and the three of them quickly moved towards the river.

Arriving at the river, Zhang Dongliang waved his hand and said, "Stop. You two wait here for me. I'll go over there and take a look."

What Zhang Dongliang likes most about Lin Lizhen and Li Caizhu is that they strictly enforce battlefield discipline, don't ask questions that they shouldn't ask, and execute orders efficiently and effectively.

Zhang Dongliang avoided the two people's sight and came to a place with more water plants. He quietly released the electric boat from the small world, then walked back a few steps and whispered to the two people: "Come here."

Lin Lizhen and Li Caizhu rushed over quickly.

Zhang Dongliang pointed to the boat in the river and said, "Hurry up and get on board. We need to hurry up and leave here."