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Volume 1: On the Songhua River Chapter 1582: Mixing in with the Japanese

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    Stilwell calmed down his turbulent emotions. He understood that by doing this, there was no way out. He bypassed the commander of the headquarters, MacArthur, and directly conveyed his judgment and suggestions to the Joint Chiefs and even President Roosevelt. MacArthur had been offended.  Damn it, even if the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the President adopt his opinions, MacArthur will not tolerate him.  .

    At that time, leaving the army or transferring to the reserves would be the best outcome. However, a soldier's responsibility and conscience made him put aside all worries. The night was already very late, and Stilwell was still writing hard, sporadic  The sound of gunfire accompanied his lonely and stubborn back.

    Stilwell's letter to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the President mainly discussed three points. First, the Japanese army had gathered heavy troops on Luzon Island.  On the island, all US military forces were surrounded in Manila.

    However, the commander of Japan's South Pacific Expeditionary Force, General Ito Genzaburo, did not do this. Instead, he used part of his troops to continuously attack the US military blocking line in the Calais Mountains, creating a situation of continuous oppression of the US military. Its real purpose was to  Attract local U.S. troops to come for reinforcements, and take advantage of the opportunity to wait for work to continuously consume the strength of the U.S. military.

    The second point is that the Manila defense battle organized by MacArthur happened to fall into the Japanese trap, because the current strength of the US military in Luzon Island was unable to shoulder the important task of defending Manila. This required domestic reinforcements to tide over the crisis.  In the vast Pacific Ocean, the US military troops, who have traveled tens of thousands of kilometers, are far away from the army and are already at a disadvantage before the battle.

    The third point is that the main force of the Japanese army, which has ended the battles on Kalimantan, Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi, shows no sign of joining the Luzon battlefield. Its motives are very suspicious, and the direction of the next attack is still unknown.  Can not be sure.

    Based on this, Stilwell strongly recommended to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the President.  Immediately abandon the plan to defend Manila, and take advantage of the opportunity when the Japanese army does not launch a large-scale attack on Manila, and withdraw all American and Philippine troops on Luzon Island south to Australia, using Australia as a base.  Reorganize and train troops.  Waiting for the right time to launch a massive counterattack on the islands in the South Pacific.

    It should be said that Stilwell¡¯s suggestion is currently the most suitable approach for the US military.  Moreover, the thinking is clear, well-founded, and very persuasive.  Stilwell judged the Luzon War situation from a purely military perspective, without any personal emotions involved. Even when he was ostracized by MacArthur and served as the commander of the defeated 7th Infantry Division,  Not even a single word was said.

    As for MacArthur¡¯s method of killing with a borrowed knife, there was discord and disagreement between the two.  Stilwell even disdained to mention it, and he had no intention of taking the opportunity to file a complaint. At the end of the letter, Stilwell wrote: "To sum up, it is unwise to implement the Battle of Manila. It will destroy the South Pacific region."  All the U.S. military forces will be consumed on Luzon Island, and it will also implicate the domestic military. The Japanese commander who designed this trap, General Ito Yanzaburo, is an extremely dangerous person. To fight against him, the theater commander must do his best.  Go ahead and be careful!¡±

    It wasn't until dawn shone across the Calais Mountains of Luzon Island that the Japanese army's usual offensive began again. Amidst the "rumbling" sound of artillery, Stilwell put down the pen in his hand, rubbed his sore wrist, and  Two letters with the same content were carefully packed into two envelopes.

    He picked up the bulging envelope with relief, as if looking at two newborn babies, and shouted: "Higgs, please come here!" The adjutant Major Higgs who was waiting outside hurried in after hearing the sound, without saying a word.  He just looked at General Stilwell calmly, waiting for his orders.

    Stilwell said: "Higgs, this is my handwritten letter to President Roosevelt and General Jeff Field, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It contains important content related to the lives of hundreds of thousands of American soldiers. You must hurry up now."  When you return to Manila, you must take the postal plane back to China today and deliver these two letters to President Roosevelt and General Jefferfield respectively. "

    "Higgs, you must see that the letter is delivered to them, and when passing through Manila, don't alert anyone, especially Commander MacArthur, do you understand what I mean?"

    Higgs took the two letters, put them in the pocket of his military uniform, and then said: "Please rest assured, General, Higgs will fulfill his mission. However, General, after I leave, no one will take care of you anymore.  Also, I really can't worry about your safety!" There was a sense of desolation and sadness in his tone.

    Stilwell smiled silently and said: "Higgs, you can go with peace of mind, I will take care of myself. As for safety issues, you don't have to worry. Before our reinforcements arrived, the Japanese army would launch a devastating attack."  Sexually offensive!¡±

    After Higgs saluted with a military salute, he turned around and left., Stilwell suddenly felt that his whole body was relaxed, a kind of relaxation that fulfilled his wish and was free from worries. He took a deep breath of the salty morning breeze and shouted: "Captain of the guard, prepare the car immediately, I am going to the fifth place."  The infantry division¡¯s position! Notify relevant personnel from the Staff Office, Operations Office, and Military Law Office to accompany you!¡±

    There was a lot of excitement in the Calais Mountains Campaign Group Headquarters. The several departments that received the order and the relevant officers all turned pale. They didn't know that this man, secretly, was called the "Stubborn Cowboy of the West" by everyone.  "Your Excellency, the commander, suddenly took the wind and wanted to go to the position of the 5th Infantry Division. My God, their position was attacked by the Japanese just yesterday.

    The troops of the two regiments were beaten to a pulp, and thousands of people were killed or injured. This place has become a key target of the Japanese army. If we go there now, is it not asking for death?  The only one who caught up with the Japanese attack and had to come back in one piece was still unknown. Listening to the fierce sound of artillery over there, I knew that fighting had started again. Unlucky, one of the blind shells fell, and I was in trouble.  National martyr!

    You push me, but the officers are unwilling to follow Stilwell to dangerous places. They have no choice but to give a hard order to the heads of the departments directly under the three headquarters. Each department sends three lieutenant-level officers, the one with the highest military rank.  They are just lieutenants. They are all newbies who have been separated recently and have no foundation or backing. They are not bad. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. Nine young lieutenant-level officers have come out with great vigor.

    Stilwell frowned involuntarily when he saw it. Although he was upright, he was also a sophisticated man. The attach¨¦s sent by the three departments were not even majors. He immediately understood the fishiness of it, and he gritted his teeth and thought:  "They are all a bunch of cowards who have insulted the honor of the military!"

    Stilwell was livid, and without even looking at these ignorant young officers, he stepped onto the jeep and whispered to the driver: "Drive! As fast as possible!" The convoy set off, and a U.S. Army Lieutenant General commander  Officer, with a dozen young lieutenant-level officers, rushed into the battlefield under heavy artillery fire. This was a unique occasion in the history of US military warfare.

    Looking at the billowing smoke and dust, Stilwell¡¯s convoy disappeared at the end of the mountains. All the officers in the headquarters secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, they no longer had to follow this crazy commander to a dangerous place like the front line.

    Just as Stilwell was on his way to the U.S. Fifth Infantry Division, he was forced to serve as the field inspection team organization of the Japanese Fourteenth Army Staff Headquarters. Chu Tian and his special operations team of Nishibashi Colonel Guards had already arrived last night  , successfully arrived at the headquarters of the Japanese 103rd Division, Pinamalayan at the southern foot of the Calais Mountains, a small town of five to six hundred households.

    It is only a dozen kilometers away from the US military's blocking line in the Calais Mountains. A division headquarters is located so close to the front line. The US military's long-range artillery can completely cover this place. This is true for the division headquarters and the brigade below.  , Wing Headquarters, aren't they further forward? When Chu Tian first arrived, he was really impressed by the boldness and arrogance of the Japanese commander.

    Originally, when they arrived at their destination, even if Chutian and the others' escort mission was successfully completed, fortunately, the journey was uneventful. Colonel Xiqiao and Major Xiaoquan were also very satisfied with the performance of Chutian and the others. Chutian thought that  , after getting the letter from Xiaoquan, you can leave, finally getting rid of the irritating errand, you know, a day and a night have passed, from Xiqiao to Xiaoquan, there is no mention of this matter at all!

    Chu Tian was very puzzled. He didn't know what the two Japanese officers had in mind. He asked Xiao Quan tentatively, and Xiao Quan said vaguely: "Captain Fujino and Colonel Nishibashi are very satisfied with your performance.  The colonel himself appreciates you very much and has decided to extend your security mission!"

    As for how long the extension would be, Xiao Quan didn't mention a word at all. Later, Chu Tian also thought about it. He would just make peace with it as soon as he came. He might as well just wander around the various positions of the Japanese 103rd Division and try to get as many as possible.  Touch some situations, and at the same time, you can also observe the equipment level of the US military, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers, as well as tactics and tactics, so as to accumulate experience for future fights with the Americans!

    With the leader of the military field inspection team and the golden name of Captain Xiqiao Guards, it would be a fool not to use it. The reason Chu Tian said to Xiqiao was very grand, "Your Majesty Colonel, after all, we are members of the imperial army."  Field troops understand the enemy's strengths and weaknesses in order to better eliminate them in the future. Therefore, I humbly ask Your Excellency, Colonel, to allow me and my subordinates to observe various positions of the Imperial Army!"

    For such a studious and enterprising young officer with a fighting spirit, Nishihashi was glad that he had not misjudged the person. Naturally, he was very supportive of Chu Tian's request. For this reason, Lieutenant General Kenji Morie, commander of the Japanese 103rd Division,  , and also issued a special order, "All units affiliated to the division will provide Colonel Nishibashi's guards with all convenient conditions to observe the battlefield!"

    The first time Chu Tian came to the front line was??He experienced something he would never forget.

    (To be continued).
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