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    February 28, the battle continued in the San Luis Valley.  However, the attacking force has been replaced by the 113th Regiment of the 11th Infantry Division.  The defending US military units were also changed from the 45th Division to the 46th Division.  The 45th Division, which suffered heavy losses, has withdrawn to rest.  Although the 45th Division suffered smaller losses than the previous 41st Division, if they continued to fight, they would definitely follow in the footsteps of the 41st Division.  Therefore, Major General John Pershing had to agree to the 45th Division's retreat.

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!" Before the attack, the two sides launched a fierce artillery battle as if it were routine.  However, even with the reinforcement of the artillery of the Second Army, the US military still could not gain an advantage in the artillery bombardment.  Since the beginning of the war, their artillery has been suppressed.

    Major General John Pershing¡¯s face looked a little unhappy.  His Third Army's losses were already considerable.  The First Army was attacked by the Chinese cavalry, and an infantry division was already disabled. This forced the commander of the First Army, Major General James Bell, to march cautiously in order to reach San Luis Potosi.  , I don¡¯t know how long I have to wait.  This also cast a shadow on the hearts of American officers and soldiers.

    "Attack!" After half an hour of artillery preparation, the 113th Regiment of the Chinese Army launched an attack on the US military position.  In the first two days of fighting, the first line of defense built by the US military in the San Luis Valley was almost completely destroyed.  Even in the gaps between battles, the US military strengthened its defense lines, but in the next wave of attacks, these defense lines were destroyed again.  After the defense line was destroyed.  The casualties of the US military have become even more severe!

    "Heavy machine gun. Suppress the enemy! Mortar. Knock out the enemy's firepower! Infantry charge!" Less than 500 meters away from the US military position, a platoon leader gave the order.  Their platoon has a heavy machine gun and a 60mm mortar, as well as three light machine guns, which can provide powerful fire support for the troops.

    "Click, click, click!" A few minutes later, the light and heavy machine guns opened fire together, and the intensive firepower immediately suppressed the firepower of the defending U.S. military.  Any American soldier who dares to stand up.  All were killed by a barrage of bullets.

    "Boom!" The mortars opened fire immediately, targeting the heavy machine gun firepower point of the US military position that was constantly firing.  A shell fell and hit the fire point. The fire point of the civil structure could not withstand the mortar shells. During the explosion, the fire point was blown away!

    When the heavy machine gun firepower point on the US military position was unplugged, the Chinese soldiers lying on the ground immediately jumped up and rushed towards the US military position.  Like a tiger coming down the mountain!

    The 46th Division of the U.S. Army is one of the last units established by the U.S. Army.  Except for the officers, the rest of the soldiers were almost all newly recruited recruits.  When entering the military camp, these recruits were in high spirits.  However, after several days of hard fighting, these recruits all grew up.  In other words, he realized the cruelty of war.  The tragic scenes of the 41st and 45th Divisions that had been withdrawn previously shocked the soldiers of the US 46th Division.  Therefore, when facing the fierce attack of the ** squadron, the soldiers of the 46th Division could not help but be a little frightened, which also affected their combat effectiveness.

    At 10 o'clock in the morning, the US military's defense line was broken through by the Chinese troops in several places.  The soldiers of the 113th Regiment of the Chinese Army immediately began to expand their victory after breaking through the US military position.  For a time, the entire US military defense line was in turmoil.  The commander of the 11th Division, Major General He Bingju, was keenly aware that this was a good opportunity to break through the US military position.  He immediately ordered the 112th Regiment and the division guard battalion to go into battle.

    The addition of new forces became the last straw for the US military.  Under the fierce attack of the Chinese Army, the US 46th Division collapsed.  Countless soldiers fled backwards in embarrassment, and the frontline positions were completely under the control of the squadron.

    After taking over the first line of defense of the US military, the Chinese army took advantage of the situation and launched an attack on the second line of defense of the US military.  But the U.S. 43rd Division has already been waiting here.  At the same time, the US 45th Division and the 41st Division, which had previously withdrawn, also joined the battle under the strict orders of Major General John Pershing.  After a day of fierce fighting, the Chinese ** team failed to break through the U.S. military's second line of defense, but they successfully advanced the display a lot.  Moreover, after the US military's first line of defense was breached, morale was greatly affected.  From China's perspective, it is inevitable to break through the US military's second line of defense!

    For the US military, the situation is already very critical.  In three days of fighting, the U.S. Third Army had suffered heavy losses.  As for the opposite Chinese team, their losses seemed to be very slight, and their attack power was still very powerful.  If this continues, it will only be a matter of time before the US military is defeated.  Therefore, that night, Major General John Pershing once again rushed back to San Luis Potosi to find Lieutenant General John Bates to discuss?Countermeasures.

    "Your Excellency Lieutenant General, the current situation is already very dangerous. In a short time, the First Army has been unable to arrive, and we can no longer count on them. The battle on the front line is very bad, because the artillery has been suppressed, and our  The casualties are very high. More than half of the Third Army has been lost! And, more seriously, the morale of the army is very low. If the battle continues, the Third Army may not be able to hold on for long!" Major General John Pershing said seriously.  said.

    Lieutenant General John Bates also frowned.  He never expected that the war situation would develop like this.  It was originally thought that 150,000 US troops and more than 50,000 Chinese troops would fight.  The victory definitely belongs to the United States, but I didn't expect that it would turn out like this now.  The Chinese ***'s combat effectiveness and changeable tactics far surpass those of the U.S. Army.  It seems that the U.S. Army still has a long way to go if it wants to catch up with the Chinese Army!

    "Major General James Bell just sent a telegram. They were attacked by Chinese cavalry more than 20 times today. They only advanced ten kilometers all day long! If this continues, they may not be able to reach San Luis Poto.  The West is coming to support us!" Lieutenant General John Bates sighed.  Without the support of the First Army, and with only the Second Army and the Third Army in hand, he really had no confidence in defeating the opposing Chinese Army!  This put him in extreme embarrassment.

    "Your Excellency Lieutenant General, we must find a way to resolve the current crisis. Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to win this battle. And if we are defeated, the Chinese will be able to drive straight into the northern border area of ??Mexico, and before we  All the efforts have been in vain!" Major General John Pershing said.

    Lieutenant General John Bates couldn't help but change his expression.  If they were defeated, the front would likely push to the U.S. border.  Even if the Chinese will not risk attacking the United States, the United States will be under threat from the Chinese for a long time.  When the Chinese captured Hawaii from the United States, they posed a huge threat to the west coast of the United States, forcing the United States to invest a large amount of manpower and material resources in the west coast defense line.  Once China threatens the United States from northern Mexico, the United States will have to pay even more!  At the same time, from his own perspective, he really doesn¡¯t want to see failure!  As an outstanding general in the U.S. Army, he is likely to succeed the current Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Anand Chafee.  But if this battle fails, he will never be able to get the position of Army Chief of Staff!

    "So, General Pershing, what can we do to change the current situation?" Lieutenant General John Bates asked.  He knew that in terms of fighting, he might not be as good as this general who was much younger than him!

    "General Bates, I suggest that the defense line in the San Luis Valley be abandoned immediately." Major General John Pershing said.

    "What? Give up the front position? How is this possible? The Chinese can directly attack San Luis Potosi after crossing the San Luis Valley!" Lieutenant General John Bates shouted.  He never expected that Major General Pershing would suggest this.

    "Your Excellency, Lieutenant General, if we continue to defend the San Luis Valley, the Third Army will be completely destroyed in less than two days. And with the Third Army being wiped out, can the Second Army alone defend San Luis Potosi?  ?After the remaining troops of the Third Army have withdrawn, we can use the defense of San Luis Potosi to fight street battles with the Chinese. We have sufficient strength advantages, and we will not suffer in street battles. Moreover, although San Luis Potosi  It's not big, but the buildings are relatively dense, which will greatly weaken the Chinese artillery advantage!" Major General Pershing persuaded!

    Lieutenant General John Bates was a little hesitant. Although, the Second Army has not been idle these days. It has been transforming the city defense of San Luis Potosi and almost turned San Luis Potosi into a fortress.  However, due to the lack of materials, the defense may not be very strong!  Lieutenant General John Bates had previously planned to use the Third Army to fight the Chinese in the San Luis Valley and consume the Chinese forces to the maximum extent, and then the Second Army would win.  In this case, he will receive great merit and even use it to succeed Lieutenant General Anad Chafee and become the next Chief of Staff of the US Army.  But now it seems that his intention is going to come to naught!  Of course, if he loses, he will suffer greater losses.  Therefore, he had to consider accepting the advice of Major General John Pershing.

    "Okay, Major General Pershing, the Third Army can withdraw to San Luis Potosi. But, what do we need to win this war?" Lieutenant General John Bates did not give up hope of winning!  To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!
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