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    The city of Suez is located at the southern end of the Suez Canal and guards the outlet at the southern end of the canal. Its geographical location is very important.  The British fleet retreated without a fight, which was beyond China's expectations.  However, being able to avoid a battle with the British fleet is not a bad thing for the Chinese fleet.  At least, the strength of the fleet can be effectively preserved.

    On the morning of December 13, the Chinese Navy¡¯s Indian Ocean Fleet entered Suez. The transport ship of the Second Marine Division had already merged with the Indian Ocean Fleet.  The fleet of the Seventh Army Group followed behind.  After the Second Marine Division successfully lands, the Seventh Army of the Army will then go ashore to launch an attack on the British and French coalition forces.

    "According to the information we have received, the two divisions of the Ninth Army of the British and French Allied Forces are stationed in Suez City. One is a British Army division and the other is an Australian division. The main force of the Ninth Army of the British and French Allied Forces is stationed in the large area north of Suez City.  Bitter Lake area. In addition, in the north of the Suez Canal, there is also the Tenth Army of the British and French coalition. This army is mainly composed of French people. Before landing, the navy will provide sufficient artillery support for the Marines!" Chinese Navy  Rear Admiral Wu Zhiyuan, Chief of Staff of the Indian Ocean Fleet introduced.  At this time, Major General Peng Jiantong, commander of the Second Marine Division, General Du Qizheng, commander of the Seventh Army Group Army, and Lieutenant General Niu Fakui, chief of staff, all boarded the battlecruiser 'Wang Ben', the flagship of the Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet!  The General Staff has issued an order to take control of the Suez Canal as soon as possible. The Indian Ocean Fleet must cooperate closely with the landing force.  At the same time, the Indian Ocean Fleet also hopes that the Army and Marine Corps can take control of the canal as soon as possible so that submarines can be deployed north of the canal earlier.  According to the intelligence transmitted by the Military Intelligence Agency, the US Navy left the Portsmouth Military Port in the UK yesterday and began to head towards the Mediterranean Sea!

    "Two divisions, and one is an Australian division? With the navy providing us with sufficient fire support, the Marine Corps is absolutely sure to defeat them! As for the next battle, it mainly depends on the Seventh Army  !" Major General Peng Jiantong, commander of the Second Marine Division, said with a smile.  Although his opponent had two divisions, he did not take him seriously.

    "No problem! As long as the Marine Corps can seize the city of Suez and allow the Seventh Army to land smoothly, then it's up to us!" General Du Qizheng, commander of the Seventh Army, assured, patting his chest.

    ¡°In terms of logistics and transportation, the navy still needs to send warships for protection.¡± Lieutenant General Niu Fakui, chief of staff of the Seventh Group Army, reminded.

    "We will send light cruisers and destroyers into the canal to protect the logistics supply lines. In addition, submarines will also enter the canal to hunt down the warships of the British and French navies entering the canal!" said Lieutenant General Li Haitao, commander of the Indian Ocean Fleet.  The Suez Canal is more than 20 meters deep, and a 'Shark-class' submarine can penetrate deep into it.  However, once discovered by enemy light cruisers and destroyers, it will be difficult to escape.  Therefore, light cruisers and destroyers must be dispatched to escort them.  The width of the canal is only 195 meters at its narrowest point and 345 meters at its widest point.  Therefore, once battleships and heavy cruisers enter it, it will be difficult to deploy.  Before the army took control of the canal, India Yoga's battleships and heavy cruisers did not intend to enter the canal to avoid unnecessary losses!

    At 9 a.m. on December 13, the main force of the Indian Ocean Fleet arrived at waters less than ten kilometers away from the Suez Canal.  Four battleships and four heavy cruisers, protected by a group of light cruisers and destroyers, slowly moved closer to the city of Suez, preparing to launch artillery attacks on the British defense positions to clear the way for the Marine Corps to land!

    "General, the Chinese are here! A large number of fleets have appeared less than ten kilometers away from the city of Suez. They are about to launch a bombardment of the city of Suez. There is no way we can withstand the main guns of the battleships!" A major officer rushed.  Entering the British Army's headquarters in Suez City, he reported to a middle-aged general with a bitter look on his face.  This general is none other than George, the commander of the Fourth Division of the Ninth Army of the British and French Allied Forces?  Major General Donald.  He was ordered to garrison the city of Suez and command his 4th Division, as well as the 5th Division.

    "Oh God! Are the Chinese coming so soon? Report to the military department immediately, we need reinforcements!" George?  Major General Donald immediately jumped to his feet.  Originally, the mission of the Ninth Army was to defend the Suez Canal, without having to go to the desert of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to fight the Chinese. For such a mission, George?  Major General Donald was still very satisfied.  But who knew that the city of Suez would face an attack from the Chinese in the blink of an eye.  He really did not have the confidence to compete with the Chinese army with more than 20,000 troops.  Not to mention that the Chinese can also get naval gunfire support!

    "Uh! General, but the Chinese haven't launched an attack yet!" the major said.  The Chinese attack has not even started yet. Is it like the military is asking for help?  This is a little too early!

    "You stupid pig, wait until the Chinese launch an attack before we ask for help? Is that still useful?" George?  Major General Donald cursed.

      "Yes, General!" The major nodded quickly and was about to go out to send a telegram to the Ninth Army headquarters, George?  Major General Donald stopped him!

    "Let those guys from the Fifth Division enter the position immediately and prepare to resist the Chinese attack." George?  Major General Donald ordered.  Obviously, he planned to put the Australian division at the front.  The British have always looked down on colonial people, not to mention that Australia was originally a place where British prisoners were exiled.  Although Australians are now constantly demanding independence, Britain has not relented.

    "Yes, general!" the major said.

    At 9:30 a.m., the Chinese Navy¡¯s Indian Ocean Fleet launched a violent bombardment of the city of Suez.  Four battleships and four heavy cruisers violently poured firepower on the city of Suez.  Artillery shells weighing more than 300 kilograms landed on the British army's position, erupting into huge orange-red fireballs.

    In order to eliminate the effective strength of the British army to the greatest extent, the battleships all used high-explosive bombs.  After the cannonball exploded, the air waves and shrapnel formed in all directions wiped out all living creatures within a radius of fifty meters.  More than 12,000 men of the Fifth Division of the Ninth Army of the British and French Allied Forces were crouching on the position, enduring the fierce artillery fire.  Artillery shells continued to fall on the position, and broken limbs were flying everywhere.  There was also an artillery hole that was hit, and all the soldiers in a platoon inside were buried alive.

    Although, after receiving the order from the Chinese army to attack, the British army strengthened the defense of Suez City and strengthened its position.  However, in a hurry, it is impossible to build such a strong position.  Simple civil fortifications simply cannot withstand the bombardment of large-caliber naval guns.  The trenches were blown to the ground, and the bunkers were blown into the sky.  The British army suffered heavy losses under the fierce bombardment of the Chinese navy.

    "Compared with the British army groaning under the fierce shelling, the officers and soldiers of the Second Division of the Chinese Marine Corps cheered loudly.  The more powerful the navy's guns are, the less resistance they encounter when landing, and the less cost they can pay to successfully land.  On the battlefield, you can't have the slightest sense of mercy. When facing the enemy, it's life and death. You must destroy them physically!

    The fierce shelling lasted for more than half an hour.  After the bombardment ended, the British position was in a mess.  Most of the entire fortification was destroyed.  At least one-third of the British troops in a division were killed in the shelling, and the remaining people were frightened and hid in the trenches shivering.

    "Get up, get up quickly, the Chinese are going to attack!" After the Chinese navy's shelling ended, many British officers began to kick and beat the frightened soldiers, asking them to pick up weapons and prepare to resist.  Chinese attack.

    "Mom, I want to go home! I want to go home!" A soldier whose will has collapsed shouted.  He rushed out of the position desperately and ran towards the city of Suez.

    "Bang!" A clear voice sounded, and the escaping soldier suddenly fell to the ground.  There was already a bullet hole the size of a thumb on his head, and blood was pouring out.

    "Anyone who escapes will be treated as a deserter and killed without mercy!" A British officer said coldly.

    The other soldiers were trembling with fear, but they still picked up their rifles and entered the position, preparing to resist the landing operation launched by the Chinese army.

    In the Gulf of Suez, on the sea surface of Suez City, one landing craft after another has been put down from the transport ship. A battalion of Marines, riding hundreds of landing craft, began to sail toward the coast less than three kilometers away from Suez City.  Several light cruisers and destroyers were behind them, providing covering fire.  Although the main guns on light cruisers and destroyers are not large in caliber, they have a faster rate of fire.  The intensive firepower suddenly caused the British army's position to splash with balls of orange-red fire!

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!" The British artillery also launched a counterattack.  Groups of water columns appeared on the sea.  More than 20 artillery pieces from the British Fifth Division launched a fierce bombardment against the landing Chinese troops.

    For the Marines who landed, any other thoughts were useless at this time. They could only row the oars in their hands quickly and get ashore as quickly as possible so that they could be safe.

    "Boom!" A landing craft that was unlucky was hit by a cannonball.  The small landing craft suddenly fell into pieces, and all the Marines in the class above sank into the sea without a single survivor.

    "Boom! Boom!" At this time, the battleships and heavy cruisers opened fire again, suppressing the British artillery. In less than five minutes, all the British artillery was silenced!  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)
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