The Japanese 45th Regiment charged into the front line of the offensive, running headlong into the 3rd Regiment of the Independent Brigade.
True to its reputation as an elite unit, the 6th Division launched a defensive counterattack the moment it was ambushed. They responded quickly with mortar fire to counter the 3rd Regiment’s intense barrages. Once the heavy fire subsided, the Japanese soldiers seized the window of opportunity to deploy on the spot. They set up heavy machine guns, followed by light machine guns, reinforcing their line with overwhelming firepower to inflict casualties on the 3rd Regiment.
"Battalion Commander! The gun is in position!"
Chapter 322