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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1294 The Japanese Army Aviation Forces Join the War

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¡ª¡ª    go¡ª¡ª>Sato's telegram did not exaggerate the two thrilling air battles just now, nor did it overemphasize the difficulties. Instead, it stated the situation truthfully, "Yangon, His Excellency Commander-in-Chief Ito, our fleet is in the Andaman Sea.  Encountered an air attack by the ** Division's large aircraft group. After two air battles, the fleet's carrier-based aircraft were completely lost, the warships were slightly damaged, and the troop carrier formation was intact. Now a fierce battle is underway. Please, Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, immediately arrange land anti-aircraft firepower.  The cover fleet anchored in Yangon port."

    As for the situation facing his fleet, Sato knew very well. The more than 200 fighter jets of the Japanese Navy had been hovering over the fleet, taking a bite whenever they found an opportunity. Each ship had sent telegrams one after another, and they had no ammunition left.  Not much, but fortunately, if you persist for another hour or so, you can enter the land air defense fire range, so he made such a request in the telegram he sent to Ito.

    Sato's request posed a big problem for Ito. Almost all the artillery units of the Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force were destroyed in Tang Qiuli's long-planned bombardment. There was a lot of anti-aircraft firepower and light and heavy machine guns.  But is that useful?  Ito was so worried. His biggest reliance was the reinforcements from the Third Fleet and the four divisions, but he was targeted by the fighter jets of the First Division again!

    Furthermore, Ito was also very confused. Logically, it should have been in the name of Kiyoshi Hasegawa who sent him the telegram, but the unknown Major General Sato appeared. Could it be that Kiyoshi Hasegawa still had some troubles in his heart and did not bother to deal with him?  ,or it could be?  A terrible thought flashed through Ito's mind.

    He ordered the chief of staff, Rear Admiral Kawashima, to immediately call back to the Third Fleet with just one sentence: "Commander Kiyoshi Hasegawa, why didn't you call personally?" Sato's call back was also very simple, "Commander Kiyoshi Hasegawa, is commanding the fleet and the Japanese Navy."  The division aircraft group was injured during the battle and is being treated. I am unable to return the call in person. I am temporarily acting as the fleet commander."

    Ito¡¯s heart skipped a beat.  He knew that Kiyoshi Hasegawa was an extremely conceited person and a talented naval commander, for such a big occasion.  It's a good opportunity to stand out. It's already a problem if he doesn't take command personally. The Third Fleet has been severely damaged. I'm afraid he himself will either die in battle or be in danger, otherwise.  Isn¡¯t this Hasegawa Kiyoshi¡¯s style?

    Ito realized the seriousness of the problem. Even the fleet commander was beaten half to death and all carrier-based aircraft were lost. Is the Third Fleet still capable of protecting the troop transport fleet to safely reach Yangon Port?  That Sato downplayed it, the situation should be more serious than what he said, it's just that the Navy people want to save face and don't tell the truth!

    Without the cover of land anti-aircraft firepower, the entire Third Fleet and troop transport fleet.  I'm afraid it will be difficult to reach the Yangon port, but where will I get the air defense troops?

    Major General Kawashima, the chief of staff, saw Ito anxious.  He reminded: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, there is only one way, which is to order the dispatch of the military air force, dispatch all fighter jets, and rush to the Yangon port to escort. Otherwise, the Third Fleet and the troop transport fleet will be in danger and can destroy the entire fleet."  All the carrier-based aircraft were destroyed, how many aircraft did Tang Qiuli need to dispatch to achieve this effect? ??"

    It¡¯s not that Ito hasn¡¯t thought of this method, but since the last time he broke up with Air Force Commander Nomura, this guy has been acting against him, and he is even more worried that Nomura won¡¯t buy it.  The fighter jets that took off from the Hainan Island Airport rushed to the Yangon airspace. They were too late in terms of range and time. They could not quench their thirst for water. Seeing that Ito was still hesitant, Kawashima reminded: "Commander-in-Chief, the military situation is urgent. If the third party  The fleet has lost its combat effectiveness, and the troop transport fleet is a living target for the Imperial Army's aircraft. Our Imperial Army's advanced fighter jets should be able to arrive on their battlefield on time." Ito no longer hesitated and immediately called Air Force Commander Nomura  Lieutenant General, sent a very stern telegram.

    After receiving the order, Nomura held back his anger for a while, but this order was much more severe than the last time. "If the aviation commander, Lieutenant General Nomura, makes excuses to delay or delay the fighter plane, or fails to execute this order, I will personally go to the mainland."  I will meet His Majesty the Emperor and state the matter. If there are any losses in this battle, I will bear all the responsibilities."

    Nomura had no way out. After all, Ito was his direct boss and shouldered all the responsibilities. He didn¡¯t even have an excuse. Now, Nomura had a strong force in his hands. Taiwan had added two fighter wings and two  The three bomber wings were only slightly damaged in the air battle over Yangon. Three locally supplemented fighter wings and two bomber wings are also in place.

    Nomura could dispatch five fighter wings at once, with nearly 300 fighter jets, which was close to Le Yiqin's first echelon in strength. Ten minutes later, the Japanese Yulin Airport on Hainan Island became lively and busy, and all the Japanese fighter jets were upgraded.  After getting into the air, they flew towards the Andaman Sea at full speed. Nomura also risked his life and rushed out.

    He understands the strength of the Southern Flying Group of the ** Division. He has gone less and is stillIt's enough to put people's teeth in trouble, so they simply send them out. Anyway, something went wrong and the air force's family fortune was ruined. It was Ito, an old bastard, who was responsible for it. Furthermore, Nomura also wanted to make a name for himself through this battle, so  To give myself more weight in the battle with Ito.

    The large Japanese aircraft fleet on Hainan Island flew over the waters of the Beibu Gulf and was immediately spotted by dozens of radars of the Southern Aviation Group located on the line from Leizhou Peninsula to Nanning. The information was quickly transmitted to the flight headquarters in Myitkyina. Le Yiqin  After reading the telegram, he ordered: "All the fighters of the first echelon will take off immediately to intercept the Japanese aircraft group over Tat in Thailand."

    Judging from the flight distance, Myitkyina Airport is significantly closer to Tatfu. Moreover, Nomura does not know that the whereabouts of his fleet are closely watched by radar. His nearly 300 fighter jets are destined to fly out.  The result of its collapse was the consequences of the discord between the Japanese army and navy.

    If Kiyoshi Hasegawa's Third Fleet had called for assistance from the Southeast Asian Air Force when it was attacked by the first wave, the last two steps of Le Yiqin's plan would have had no chance of being implemented, and it would have evolved into the Andaman  In a big melee in the sea and airspace, even if Le Yiqin wins in the end, it will be a miserable victory, and the effect will be greatly reduced.

    What followed was that Tang Qiuli's plan was ruined. The Japanese Navy's Third Fleet might have escaped this disaster. However, neither Hasegawa Kiyoshi nor Sato thought about having to dispatch military air forces to Southeast Asia.  Join hands to deal with the aviation units of the ** Division. If it were not for the fact that the fleet ran out of ammunition, even Sato would not ask Ito, the commander-in-chief of the Southeast Asia Expedition Force, to provide land air defense fire cover.

    He will order the fleet to fight to the end without asking for help from the army. The deep-rooted dispute between the Japanese army and navy has become a stubborn disease and has shown serious consequences when it determines Japan's fate time and time again.

    Le Yiqin once again called the commander of the second echelon, "Report on the anti-aircraft firepower of the Little Japanese fleet?" The commander of the second echelon, unable to suppress his excitement, "Report to the commander, the Little Japanese warship has misfired, and there is only sporadic anti-aircraft firepower."  , posing no threat at all, and we have been chasing and we can already see the general outline of Yangon! "

    Le Yiqin slammed the table and said: "Well done, your echelon will return immediately. After landing at Myitkyina Airport, replenish fuel and ammunition and stand by in the waters of the Beibu Gulf. We have a new guest!" "What?  "Commander, where are the little Japanese planes coming from?" the echelon commander asked eagerly.

    Le Yiqin said: "Old friends, we are from Hainan Island. Your echelon still adopts the old method of making a surprise attack to intercept and kill the fighter jets returning from the Japs. This time, I want the Japs to have wings and fly in the Indochina Peninsula.  You guys are eating them alive!" With a vicious tone in his voice, the commander of the second echelon shouted excitedly, "The second echelon will return immediately, guys, we have a new job!"

    Le Yiqin then ordered: "Xu Songshan, it's your turn. The bomber formation has begun to attack. Pay attention, the focus is on the Japanese troop transport fleet. Send all these garbage into the sea to feed the sharks. Don't attack the little Japanese warships."  Too much of a blow, understand?¡±

    The commander of the bomber formation, Colonel Xu Songshan, replied loudly: "Understood, commander, I have been floating in the sky for more than forty minutes. If you don't give the order, I will attack by force!" The bomber formation was later than the fighter formation.  An hour and a half after takeoff, coupled with the slow speed, when we arrived in the airspace of the Andaman Sea, it happened to be that the battle of the second echelon of fighter jets was coming to an end.

    Xu Songshan was so anxious. He was afraid that the fighter pilots would take over the bomber's work. Wouldn't his work be in vain? After receiving Le Yiqin's order, he led the fleet to quickly enter the bombing route.  Forgot to encourage the pilots: "Guys, the fighter jets have silenced the anti-aircraft firepower of the Japanese warships. Now, it's up to us, don't embarrass the bombers!"

    Watching the lingering Air Force fighter group return, Sato let out a sigh of relief. The nightmare was finally over. Fortunately, the Third Fleet was not killed. Through the telescope, he could already vaguely see the city of Yangon.  In a few dozen minutes, they should be able to enter the range of land anti-aircraft firepower. By then, the fleet will be truly safe.

    Sato put down the telescope, relaxed after being nervous, so exhausted that he didn't even want to raise his eyelids. There was a sharp pain in his temples like exploding, and his head was "buzzing". Even the huge roar of the Japanese division's bomber formation was in no condition to "bang".  The door to the command room was pushed open with great force, and the adjutant barged in with a look of horror on his face: "Commander, the enemy plane is attacking!"

    Sato shook a few times in shock, picked up the binoculars, and looked at the northern sky. The black aircraft quickly expanded in the camera lens, "Bombers!" Sato looked desperate, and calmly said to the adjutant: "Go to Commander-in-Chief Ito.  electricityReport the situation and explain the situation truthfully." Before he finished speaking, the piercing scream of a bomb fell from the sky. ¡ª¡ªover¡ª¡ª>
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