The Reconnaissance Platoon stationed in the highest building spotted the fluttering Hinomaru flags in the distance and immediately ran about shouting, notifying all combat units to prepare for battle!
The enemy's air raids were merely an appetizer—while the offensive looked fierce and caused quite a commotion, the actual lethality against soldiers taking cover inside buildings was very limited!
Before the battle began, Lin Feng had anticipated the bombing runs by the Japanese Air Corps and specifically summoned all company and platoon commanders to give them unified air-defense instructions. Fortunately, the hundred veteran soldiers Lin Feng had brought with him were all battle-hardened and long accustomed to enemy bombings. The method of having veterans lead the recruits worked reliably enough to prevent any catastrophic casualties.
Chapter 41