8.95 Goose dance

"Arrange your clothes, weapons and ammunition! We have to swim ashore now! ”

In order to avoid being detected by the Chinese defenders on the riverbank, Lieutenant Kuroda could only keep his voice as low as possible when issuing orders. www.biquge.infoFortunately, the space on the rubber boat was very limited, and Lieutenant Kuroda's subordinates heard what Lieutenant Kuroda said, so they began the final preparations before the armed swimming.

In order not to hinder the swimming action after entering the water, Lieutenant Kuroda's subordinates unbuttoned the collar of their military uniforms and shirts as soon as possible, which not only increased lung capacity, but also increased the flexibility of the head and shoulders.

Then they turned out all the pockets of their trousers, and then rolled the sleeves and trouser legs flat to the height of their upper arms and thighs, so that the clothes would not become swirling when swimming, which would increase the weight and resistance of the body. You can simply imagine that if all the pockets of a Japanese army uniform were full of river water, it would be equivalent to adding several pounds of weight. Since this could have been avoided with the simple act of turning the pockets out, why didn't the Japanese soldiers do it?

Of course, these rolled-up sleeves and trouser legs should not be tied too tightly or too loosely. If it is too loose, it will not play the role of waterproof, if it is too tight, it will affect blood circulation, people will lose body temperature and lose physical strength in the water, and blood circulation will be affected again, it will be very bad!

"Kobayashi-kun! Your bayonet! Take it off and put it in the scabbard! ”

When Lieutenant Kuroda walked to the side of "Kobayashi" who was bending down and arranging his trouser legs, he gently patted "Kobayashi" on the back, and when "Kobayashi" raised his head, Lieutenant Kuroda tapped the rifle in "Kobayashi's" hand with his hand, and the bayonet dozens of centimeters long was still fixed at the front end of the Type 38 rifle at this time, flashing with a cold light, and it was very dangerous to go into the water with such a sharp weapon.

"Got it, Captain! Thank you! ”

"Kobayashi" thanked Lieutenant Kuroda while removing the bayonet from the front of the rifle, and then wiped the water marks on the soles of his leather shoes and inserted them into the scabbard around his waist. Then "Kobayashi" took off the shoes and socks on his feet, and then tucked the socks into the shoes, leaned the soles of the two shoes outward, and inserted them into the belt with the tips facing up, also to prevent water from entering.

After tidying up your attire, the next step is to waterproof the ordnance and supplies you carry.

Bullet bags, grenades, water bottles, and hanging bags, which are normally easy to hang on your body, must now be properly organized and tied to ensure that they do not fall, lose, or get into the water while swimming. Firearms must all be wrapped in oiled paper before being put on the shoulder. If it weren't for the fact that most of the preparations had been made when the transport ship boarded the rubber boat, I am afraid that the Kuroda team would not have been able to complete the work until the rubber boat sank to the bottom of the river.

Not only must you be careful when doing waterproofing work, but there are also principles to be followed in how to carry the equipment on your back: you must pay attention to evenly distributing the weight of various items on your body, and avoid concentrating too much on the lower half of the body or the lower half of the body. If the lower half of the body is overloaded, it will cause the lower limbs to sink during swimming, increase the resistance, and swim hard and affect the speed; If the weight is concentrated too much on the upper part of the body, it will cause breathing difficulties and drowning accidents.

"Is it all sorted out?"

Lieutenant Kuroda asked again, the rubber boat under his feet had completely sunk below the water, his feet had completely submerged in the water, and he had to go!

"Ready! Squad Leader! ”

"Mixi! Let's go! The first group, get into the water! Group 2! Hurry up ......"

Since it was a group swim, Lieutenant Kuroda had to do a good job of organizing it. Each group is evenly matched according to the quality of swimming skills. Then he ordered the soldiers to march in groups. Several of the lifebuoys on the rubber boats were assigned to soldiers who were less water-oriented, who could lie on them with the buoyancy of the lifebuoys and then be pushed or dragged forward by others.

Combatants in the water should not be too close or too far apart, as too close will hinder individual movements, and too far away will make it difficult to take care of each other.

Armed swimming is usually done in either the breaststroke or the side stroke, but you can easily alternate between the two.

The breaststroke used in the breaststroke is different from the normal breaststroke stroke, the soldier with the heavy load on his back can only use his arms to press down the water, and when the legs are pedaling, he must be backward and downward, and then the lower abdomen is desperately retracted inside, clamping the hips and floating. Only this posture can keep their weight-bearing body balanced and prevent sinking.

In order for the bulky body to move forward in the water, the force of the leg kicks and arm strokes must also be increased, and the breathing must be more frequent. Floating like this in the cold river water, trying to drag their weapons and baggage on their necks, the Japanese officers and soldiers in the water looked like a flock of rickety old geese! It's no wonder that this breaststroke style is nicknamed the "Goose Dance" within the Hatada detachment.

If I had to describe it in one sentence, it would only be "how ugly and ugly it is......

The total number of Japanese troops who served as the vanguard of the landing force was about 60, and most of them were members of Lieutenant Kuroda's squad, and they were the first to fall into the water and dance the "goose dance". Not far behind them, dozens of other Japanese soldiers were dumpling into the Yangtze River, and these people were the next group of "performers".

At a distance of five or six meters, if you change to a person wearing swimming trunks, it is a fierce thing, but if you have to carry dozens of pounds of weapons and equipment on your back and then swim, it is a completely different situation.

There are only two words that come back and forth in Lieutenant Kuroda's mind in the water: one is heavy and the other is cold.

The thick captain's uniform became dead and heavy after being soaked by the river, and the luxurious saber, which had always been regarded as a symbol of honor by Japanese officers, became a piece of scrap metal! Now Lieutenant Kuroda finally understands why Yuma Juncao would rather risk being shot with a black gun than throw the grenadier to "Kobayashi"!

After a few strokes in the water, Lieutenant Kuroda finally remembered his responsibilities as a squad leader, and he quickly craned his neck to cheer his men on.

"Dry strip! Ladies and gentlemen! The riverbank is just ahead! Let's go ashore..... Woo.. Ahem......"

It's a pity that Lieutenant Kuroda, who danced the "Goose Dance", is not a goose than this year, and his neck is obviously not long enough, and he swallowed two mouthfuls of river water before he finished his words!

One meter, two meters... Gradually, gradually, Kuroda's team got closer and closer to the riverbank......

Just as Lieutenant Kuroda, who was about to leap out of the water with a fierce look, and then draw his sword and swing it, his legs, which were kicking backwards, were suddenly pulled downward by something, and then he began to gulp water...... (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please log in to the www.qidian.com, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!) (To be continued.) )