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    "Firebird Four is calling the Lizard. Firebird Four is calling the Lizard. Give the coordinates. Give the coordinates."

    After it was determined that Kume Island would be used as a rehearsal for the landing on Ryukyu, and after training the troops and practicing tactics, the navy, land and air forces worked together to come up with a lot of new equipment.  In addition to the Marine Corps' "Sea Cavalry" helicopter, the newly equipped H-7 ground-attack gunship is also one of them.  Ground-attack gunships were used in the Kyzylorda Blockade, but smaller low-wing aircraft were used before.  During use, it was discovered that the wings of the low-wing aircraft would affect the shooting angle, and the aircraft was too small to carry larger artillery. Therefore, the Air Force specially selected the H-7 high-wing aircraft, converted five of them into gunships, and equipped them with  It is equipped with an 85mm cannon howitzer and a 40mm rapid-fire cannon, as well as four 12.7mm heavy machine guns.

    "Follow my orders, all firepower Prepare, fire!"

    Hearing the radio call, the company commander immediately concentrated all firepower to suppress the Japanese army.  Taking this opportunity, two grenadiers jumped out of the protective circle and used grenade guns to fire two smoke signal bombs into the densest place of Japanese troops.  After the orange smoke rose, the gunship pilot quickly deflected the fuselage and flew in a circle with the smoke as the central axis.

    "Fire at full speed!"

    "Dong, dong, dong" The tilted fuselage and the good downward view of the upper monoplane allow the gunship to give full play to its condescending fire support advantage.  In particular, the 85mm cannon howitzer, although its caliber is small, has a straighter ballistic trajectory compared to the tank gun on the ground, and its viewing angle is insufficient. It shows its superior ability and continuously hits the Japanese fortifications and bunkers on the hillside.  Facing some relatively solid bunkers, you can also use explosive armor-piercing bombs to bombard them by name.  Those simple shooting pits close to the surface cannot stop the artillery shells falling from the sky.

    With the support of gunships, the Marine Division finally stabilized the defense line.  As the second batch of landing troops quickly arrived for support.  The battle has temporarily reached a stalemate.  By two o'clock in the afternoon, the entire Second Marine Division had gone ashore and opened a temporary dock on the narrow sandbar.  "As you can see, the firepower points on the seaside have basically been killed, but the backside is a blind spot for shelling. Troops who came ashore said that these permanent firepower points have steel sealing covers that can prevent surface flames. In this way,  As long as we advance into the island, Kumi Mountain, Ala Mountain and Tin Hau Mountain form an iron triangle that can support each other. No matter which direction we go, we will be attacked by fire from three sides."

    "Can the battleships be dispersed, provide fire support from four directions at the same time, and bombard the mountain on the back of the sea?"

    "Yes, but the situation may not be good. Except for the wide view to the southwest, the other three sides are blocked by mountains. Support from the sea cannot obtain a bombardment perspective, and cannot accurately destroy some low-altitude bunkers and fortifications."

    "The best way is to separate the three mountains. Attack Ala Mountain first. This place happens to be sandwiched between two landing sites. If we can capture the commanding heights here, we can deploy heavy artillery on it and take advantage of our firepower advantage from a high position.  "

    Aboard the aircraft carrier Zhou Yafu.  Based on the situation on Kume Island, the staff actively adjusted and studied the strategy.  Zhang Zhaoyang next to him was not surprised that the landing had a bad start. Going from sea to land was extremely difficult in itself.  On the contrary, he was very interested in the Japanese officers defending Kume Island.  Asked: "Which division is it?" "Information said it was the 36th Division, and the division leader is Tadamichi Kuribayashi."

    "There are some tricks." Zhang Zhaoyang wrote down the name and joked: "Old Liao. You look like you are not worried."

    "What's there to worry about? So what if Tadashi Ribayashi is capable? He's too clever, so he shouldn't have let me go ashore smoothly." Liao Changfeng snorted coldly.  In his eyes, the last thing Tadamichi Kuribayashi should do is allow the Marines to land on the island smoothly and give up the brutal battle for the beachhead.  Although on the surface it is possible to shrink troops and reduce consumption, it cannot be denied that what the landing party fears most is undoubtedly the open beach. As long as they get ashore, the National Defense Forces, who have seen the Soviet Union's more abnormal defense fortifications, have many ways to torture their opponents to death.

    "Sir, the latest weather data. The wind speed has begun to increase. It is expected that there will be strong waves at sea tonight. We must take shelter temporarily." While speaking, the staff officer came over and handed over the latest information: "This is from the commander.  Yes, one of our submarines discovered the Japanese Fourth Fleet in Leyte Gulf, Philippines, and the Southwest 21st Battle Group is rushing there."

    "Yamamoto can't sit still." Liao Changfeng said: "If Kume Island is captured by us, the door to Ryukyu will be wide open, and the military will force him to fight decisively."

    "If nothing else happens, an aircraft carrier should go over to reinforce Narumi Inoue. Lao Liao, here you are"

    Liao Changfeng understood what he meant. It was extremely dangerous for the fleet to anchor in unsafe waters when there were high winds and waves at night.  What's more, the 12th aircraft carrier formation also has to take care of attacking the main force of the Japanese navy and must move south, so he nodded: "Give me another three hours to send the 151st Infantry Division and the heavy artillery battalion up."?, just go.  Even if there are 30,000 people, I can hold it.  "

    "What about the Marine Corps?"

    ¡°The wind speed is too strong, we¡¯ll talk about it tomorrow.¡±

    "Okay." Zhang Zhaoyang turned around and ordered to the staff: "The 125th patrol formation will search for Izena Island, the 126th and 128th patrol formations will go to the sea off Kerama, and the 124th patrol formation will stay to protect the landing troops and get as close as possible  Before landing support, all formations must be prepared to prepare for Japanese ships to attack the landing site at night. The 122nd aircraft carrier formation retreated for night maneuvers and will return tomorrow morning. The 121st aircraft carrier formation and the 123rd battleship formation will move with the flagship. Notify all reconnaissance forces,  Pay special attention to the sea area between Miyako Island and Ryukyu Island. The sea area here is open, and the Japanese fleet is most likely to get in from here."

    After learning that the fleet was going to take a temporary retreat, Liao Changfeng immediately changed his tactics and concentrated his efforts on attacking Aowu Island guarding the sandbank and Alashan in the south.  As the 151st Infantry Division accelerates ashore, the total number of troops on the island has increased to 30,000.  At the same time as the infantry division came ashore, there was also an independent heavy artillery battalion with a total of 12 210mm self-propelled howitzers and 2 of the latest 305mm "roller" heavy mortars.

    The latter was developed urgently in accordance with the requirements of the Army after suffering losses in front of the Tashkent Fortress.  At that time, the army was blocked in front of the fortress and could not move forward, so it was ill and rushed to the hospital. Even the big bell tower captured in the European War was almost dragged to the front line. Many factories were also assigned the task of developing heavy obstacle-breaking artillery.  Among them, the Nanjing Naval Gun Factory is the fastest. They used the Skoda m.11 305mm heavy mortar from the European War as a prototype. After slight modifications (mainly weight reduction), they passed the test at the end of last year.  To enhance the power.  The designer also developed a special heavy-duty ground-penetrating bomb for it, named "Roller".

    The appearance of the "roller" is basically similar to the Skoda m.11. It weighs 25 tons and uses the same overall chassis. The new ammunition loading machine only requires 12 people and 40 minutes to complete the preparation. It can also be used on soft soil.  .  The maximum elevation angle is 70 degrees. When using 280 kg grenade, the range is 13,500 meters. When using extra heavy 460 kg ground penetrating bomb.  The range is 10,700 meters, which can ensure penetration of 3.5-meter reinforced cement shield or 5-meter granite mountain.  After the test, the Army was very satisfied and immediately ordered 12 doors. After hearing the news, the Marine Corps also ordered 6 doors.

    The landing of the Army's heavy artillery battalion gave the Second Light Marine Division a great help. With the help of 12 210mm howitzers, Owu Island was quickly captured and the passage between the sandbar and the main island was opened.

    As more and more troops and equipment come ashore.  The haze of the setback in the morning's trial attack gradually dissipated.  Zhang Shuisheng's armored company was also ordered to adjust its tactics. At 5 p.m., it cooperated with the friendly forces disembarking at Jincheng Port to cut off the communication between Ala Mountain and Gumi Mountain and Tin Hou Mountain.  Make it an island.  As the third platoon leader unfortunately died in an ambush, the squad leader who protected him became the new platoon leader and led everyone to continue the attack on Alashan.

    The cost of sacrificing seven people and injuring eleven others in one day.  Even the reporters being protected were seriously injured, leaving three rows of people with bloodshot eyes, wishing they could completely level the entire island.  After nightfall.  The main force of the fleet disappeared into the distant sea, but the battle on the island did not stop.  With the help of flares, the battle for Alashan became more intense.  "Take over the oil pipe!" After the platoon leader led everyone to seize a cave entrance, he immediately spliced ??an arm-thick oil pipe from the foot of the mountain to the hole and stuffed it in.  The other end of the oil pipe is connected to a small oil tanker on the sea.

    After being pressurized by the oil tanker, dozens of tons of gasoline quickly rushed into the cave like a fire hose and spread deep along the rammed road.  The pungent smell of gasoline pervades the mountain peaks. Lying on the surface, you can vaguely hear the frightened screams of Japanese soldiers deep in the cave.  "You bastards, let's see how I burn you to death!" The platoon leader, who had been furious for about two or three minutes, ordered the oil pipe to be taken back.  Then, even though they were far away, they were not afraid of the oil and gas igniting and setting themselves on fire. After taking out a cigarette and lighting it, they smiled grimly and threw a grenade into the cave full of oil and gas.

    "Boom" The cave that was already filled with oil and gas suddenly burst into flames, and even the adjacent cave entrances a few hundred meters away burst into flames.  "Fire! Fire! Kill them!" After the oil and gas ignited, hundreds of Japanese soldiers hiding in the cave were burned out, covered in flames, shouting wildly, and rolling on the ground.  But they were quickly fired upon by the Marines' light and heavy weapons, and more Japanese soldiers were burned to ashes before they even had time to escape.

    In less than half an hour, all the Japanese troops hiding in this hillside were eliminated.

    This style of fighting frightened the Japanese troops stationed in Alashan. They saw their soldiers driven out of the cave by fire and burned to death, and had to defend every cave entrance.  In this way, it left clear targets for the Marine Division and the 151st Infantry Division.  Dozens of tanks covered the infantry, and they fought back and forth based on the weak firelight at the entrance of the cave.  As long as you find one, you will either throw grenades wildly at it or wait for it with a flamethrower.  After seizing the entrance to the cave, learn from the three rows, use oil pipes to make oversized injectors, and shoot them into the cave.?Spray gasoline.

    As Liao Changfeng said, the biggest problem with Ribayashi Tadashi is that he does not understand the Central Asian war.  Facing the Soviet fortresses and fortresses that were many times stronger than Kume Island, the Wehrmacht had long ago developed a set of bizarre but practical attack tactics.  Tactics like this "fire attack" were also forced out.  During the critical battle for the Tashkent Fortress, countless soldiers fell in pools of blood in order to clear the dark and winding rammed roads and underground fortifications. Finally, the troops became anxious and simply called in tankers to spray full gasoline into these fortifications.

    In order to deal with the fortresses and various caves in the Ryukyu Islands, the Marine Corps has already modified several special oil tankers, and also ordered hundreds of heavy armored oil tankers modified from used tanks, in order to carry forward the "fire attack tactics".  .

    The news that the National Defense Forces burned down Alashan made Tadamichi Ribayashi unable to sit still and decided to launch a night attack.  At one o'clock in the morning, he personally led the infantry to launch two night attacks.  However, after the troops got out of the cave, they were met with crazy firepower, especially the gunships that arrived overnight. They were unable to solve the problem. In the end, they left behind a full two thousand corpses and continued to shrink back to Gumi Mountain.

    By the next morning, after 20,000 soldiers fought all night and consumed a full 2,000 tons of gasoline, the Japanese army in Alashan was already in decline.  The triangular formation on Kume Island finally showed its flaws

    (To be continued)
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