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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1225 Multiple Possible Battlefields in Yangon

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    Tang Qiuli didn't know what the specific purpose of MacArthur's sudden arrival was, but he also guessed that the current situation caused by his series of military operations in Myanmar made this cunning American feel uneasy.  MacArthur came to supervise the battle and used various means to help him kill all the Japanese.

    However, because there was an agreement in advance, MacArthur could not hold on to the tiger skin of the First Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces China and Southeast Asia Theater to blatantly issue orders. He did not dare to do so, so he changed  The method, perhaps, would be to exchange for some kind of compromise in exchange for his own military action. However, this kind of compromise would not meet his own requirements anyway, so the Yankee's efforts were destined to be in vain.

    Thinking of MacArthur's arrogant and arrogant performance when he went to Manila, Tang Qiuli couldn't help but chuckle to himself. This guy is really a character. In Chinese terms, he "has the potential of a hero, can bend and stretch, a little bit."  To achieve the goal, do whatever it takes (-< >-house section means, "If he hadn't wanted something, he would never have lowered his status. He used both planes and cars to travel all the way from Manila to a small village in southern Myanmar.  Zhenyangdong came to meet with the people he hated.

    No matter what MacArthur did, he just accepted the offer. Ever since he received the notice from the Allied Headquarters that the Yankee who had been making things difficult for the division commander in Manila was coming, the opinions of the generals of the division were surprisingly unanimous, "ignore him.  Commander, you should just avoid him, just like you did with the Englishman Alexander, even if he has a lot of tricks, there is nothing you can do about it."

    Even the always steady Tang Qiusheng did not agree to meet with MacArthur immediately. Tang Qiuli smiled and took out the top-secret telegram from the Allied Forces Headquarters and said: "From this telegram, you can see the mystery." The telegram repeatedly emphasized  , Allied envoys and field observation teams. The identities and missions of all members must be kept strictly confidential for the sake of safety.¡±

    "But the meaning behind it is worthy of our deep thought. According to Yu Deshui's intelligence report, "Sometimes, a senior Japanese general met with MacArthur in Manila.  Specific content.  There is no way to know, but after all, nothing good happens. MacArthur is trying to get benefits from both sides, so let's make him not a human being inside and outside.  Therefore, it cannot be left to dry.  "

    Tang Qiuli already had a way to deal with it.  Since MacArthur is secretive, he might as well make it public. No matter how he talks to the Japanese, he can't change the fact that he is on the front line. Let MacArthur worry about the headache. Before that, he had ordered Shen  Jun's Investigation Department is responsible for this matter and wants to leak the news that MacArthur has arrived at the front line in Yangon. Shen Jun will decide the specific operation plan himself.

    Seeing MacArthur struggling to get out of the car, Tang Qiuli did not move. According to convention and etiquette, it was already rude for him to do so. MacArthur was a guest, and he had to be in front of him in the Allied headquarters, regardless of his position.  No matter what, Tang Qiuli could afford to take a few steps forward to greet him. He wanted to see what attitude this American would take to deal with his arrogance.

    A trace of displeasure flashed across MacArthur's face, "This annoying Chinese is too arrogant. Is it to take revenge for the slight to him in Manila? If so, it would be easier to deal with." I have to admit that MacArthur has  He has the potential of an actor and the talent of a politician. From afar, he is smiling and spreading his hands.

    He walked quickly towards Tang Qiuli and said enthusiastically: "Dear General Tang, we haven't seen each other for several months since we parted ways in Manila. The general's demeanor is even better than before. We are old friends. See you again."  I'm very happy for you!" As he said this, he gave Tang Qiuli a strong bear hug, and Tang Qiuli hugged MacArthur back with extreme sincerity.

    This scene is really touching. People who don¡¯t know the inside story are inexplicably moved by the close and true love between these two heavyweights of the Allies. They think that they have witnessed the touching scene of friendship between China and the United States. MacArthur¡¯s heart  Darkly: "Damn and annoying Chinese, my hug is for the benefit of the United States of America, not for you, the greedy and rude Chinese."

    Tang Qiuli secretly laughed in his heart, "I can actually tolerate such a trick. This American guy really has his wits about him. How should I put it? He did it in his face." Just when everyone was paying attention to the scene of two people hugging each other, in  In certain corners, three cameras captured this touching scene from different angles.

    After the false politeness, Tang Qiuli was about to ask Yang Ketian to send the Americans to rest. MacArthur was a little impatient and said, "General Tang, shall we go to the forward position immediately to watch your brave and fearless soldiers?"  The Rangoon attack was, of course, the sole mission of the Allied Field Observation Mission."

    Tang Qiuli secretly said: "YesHere comes the meat." He smiled slightly, shook his head and replied: "General MacArthur, this is very inappropriate, because the order given to us by the Allied Headquarters is to keep your General's trip to Yangdong strictly confidential. Moreover,  Our army and the Japanese army are in a fierce battle. If, General, you or any of the other members of the observation group encounter something unexpected, I cannot explain it to the Allied Forces Headquarters. In this way, I will arrange the appropriate time to satisfy the General's wish.  "

    MacArthur was out of power at the time, and his eyes were so angry that he said, "What a trick. If there is a fierce battle, how can you not hear the sound of gunfire? The entire front is as quiet as a tomb. This is obviously an excuse." But he  In the telegram sent in the name of the Allied Forces Headquarters, there was indeed a requirement to keep it secret. What is meant by being trapped in a cocoon? This is that Tang Qiuli couldn't find any fault in doing this, and he could only stare at it!

    MacArthur looked ugly. To be honest, he wished he could see the end of the Burma Campaign right away so that he could return to Manila as soon as possible and not have to deal with this difficult and annoying Chinese. Tang Qiuli continued: "Your Majesty General, you have been tired from the journey.  It¡¯s better to rest first. In the evening, I will entertain the general and all members of the observation group.¡±

    Watching the American convoy leave, the army generals laughed,

    Returning to the headquarters, Tang Qiuli looked around at the generals and said: "The Yangon Campaign must end as soon as possible. The land of Indochina Peninsula should also do something for us. After driving away the Japanese army, we have entered a period of recovery and construction. Everyone  They are all mentally prepared.¡±

    "Regarding the Battle of Yangon, Brother Qiusheng will be under full command. The troops are your corps, the 29th Corps, and the corps of the successor army. This is a tough battle. We cannot reduce Yangon to ruins. It will be an urban street battle.  , Therefore, heavy equipment such as tanks and heavy artillery cannot be used easily. This is a new test for the main force groups that are accustomed to using heavy artillery and tanks to open the way. "

    Feng Jiwu smiled and said: "Commander, are you going too far? How did we start? Didn't we fight with the Kwantung Army's aircraft and artillery with rifles and machine guns for several years in the deep mountains and forests of the Northeast?  It¡¯s our old profession, that is, the equipment has only improved to the current level after entering the customs, so there should be no problem!¡±

    Except for Tang Qiusheng, everyone nodded in agreement and agreed with Feng Jiwu's statement. Tang Qiuli shook his head and said: "I am right about this. From North China to Myanmar, our equipment is superior to the Japanese army. We are used to it.  Whether the troops can adapt to urban street fighting with large corps and mechanized operations is a question that needs to be tested. "

    "Therefore, my approach is that the regiments participating in the Burma Campaign should not rush into the battlefield. They can use the opportunity to compete with the Japanese army for positions outside Yangon to exercise their street fighting capabilities. Also, our goal is not to eliminate how many Japanese troops  , but to force Ito and his remaining troops out of Rangoon and retreat to the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula again, close to the American sphere of influence. Only in this way can the purpose of the campaign be achieved. "

    The generals were silent. The difficulty of this battle can be imagined. It could not reduce Yangon to ruins, nor could it completely wipe out Ito and his more than 200,000 troops. It also had to force the Japanese away. It needed to be taken care of.  When the three conditions were met, Tang Qiusheng raised his head and asked: "If this happens and the Japanese troops under Ito fight to the death in Yangon and refuse to retreat, what should we do?"

    Tang Qiusheng's problem was not without purpose. Ito retreated to Yangon. Judging from the situation, there was no way out. Behind Yangon was the Andaman Sea. Five regiments of the ** Division, from Bago to Adu,  Lining up from east to west, it has actually separated the triangular area of ??Yangon from the Indochina Peninsula. With a large army pressing down in front and a vast sea behind, Ito had no choice but to retreat and resisted at the risk of his life.  , which is also expected.

    Tang Qiuli nodded and said: "It is very possible. The so-called trapped beast is still fighting. Chief of Staff Chang, tell everyone about our relevant solutions and the overall deployment of the Yangon battle."

    Everyone's eyes were a little surprised. It turned out that the division commander had already known it. Chang Feng said: "According to the division commander's judgment, in the face of our pressure, Ito has the following options. First, retreat by sea, which requires a lot of transportation.  Ships, the Japanese army could not do it in a short time. Second, retreat by land, through Bago, Hpa-an and Moulmein in the east of Yangon, and retreat to the Malay Peninsula. This route was the one Ito was least willing to choose.  route, for fear that if we were intercepted midway, the Battle of Mandalay would happen again.¡±

    "The third option is that Ito will stand firm in Yangon and wait for reinforcements from Japan. If so, Ito will fight fiercely with us in Yangon to buy time. The fourth option is that within a short time, Japan will  The local reinforcements cannot arrive, and the Japanese base camp orders Ito to defend Rangoon, and the situation described by Deputy Commander Tang will occur. This will be a vicious battle. "

    No one spoke, no matter whatNo matter what choice I make, it will all lead to a life-and-death battle in Yangon, but the division commander's battle purpose is not like this. Is there any solution to this problem?
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