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Near the Donghe Bridge, Xiang Ziyu lay in the trench, somewhat bored as he watched the Qi Country troops launch another attack from the front.
They surged forward in dark waves, only to be forced back by the machine guns. The continuous sound of shredding fabric made it impossible for the Qi Army to get close.
The Maxim heavy machine guns equipped by the Qi Army had not been outfitted with shields or wheels. They were a lightweight version, although easier to transport and carry, yet they lost their ability for frontal assaults.
Without the cover of shields, trying to carry the heavy machine guns into the firing range of enemy machine guns while under sniper fire was an arduous task.
Without the cover of heavy artillery, capturing a bunker, especially a thick and towering bridgehead, was extremely difficult.
However, the Tang Army also faced pressure as their ammunition was limited, making resupply difficult, so they had to conserve it.