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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1693 The American Eagle with Broken Wings (Part 1)

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    Although he had been mentally prepared for a long time, once the premonition became reality, the heart of Major General Whiteman, commander of the US Third Army, was still filled with a sense of despair. Only now did he know that he thought he could defend the defense line in the Calais Mountains.  After surviving a week, and finally being able to retreat half-heartedly to Manila with the remaining soldiers, it seems now to be a very ridiculous and childish, even ridiculous idea.

    The Japanese army's attack in the first three days was obviously of a probing nature. The three-day attack revealed the details of the Third Army, and also beat the Third Army to bruises and low morale. Now, Ito Yanzaburo on the opposite side finally  Launched a ferocious final blow. If the Japanese army fought like this from the beginning, Commander Whiteman had no doubt that his third army could survive two days or more than a week. It was ridiculous to think about it.

    Now, even if we immediately evacuate the defense line in the Calais Mountains, it is impossible to do it. The fierce and bloodthirsty Japanese soldiers all over the mountains and plains will be like beasts and kill the soldiers of the Third Army one by one on the way to Manila.  , and even whether he, a major general, can escape back to Manila with his life is still unknown. So what if he withdraws to Manila? Can Commander-in-Chief MacArthur spare him?

    Full of despair, with a gambler's mentality, Commander Whiteman ordered the communications officer, "Immediately convey my order. All troops at the front, no matter what the circumstances, must hold their positions for more than an hour. I will send  The Air Force supports you and orders all the fighters and bombers of the First and Second Air Forces to take off immediately and rush to the defense line in the Calais Mountains to support the ground forces. "

    The other side of Calais.  In a tent, General Ito Genzaburo was sitting on a wicker chair with the demeanor of a general, his eyes slightly closed, a command sword inlaid with gold flowers, tightly held in his white-gloved hands, and he was listening to the staff.  Major General Nagakawashima, report on offensive developments.

    Major General Kawashima said: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief. At 5:30, the troops launched the attack on time. So far, the 87th Division, the 89th Division, the 95th Division, and the 120th Division have  The regiment, Tanaka Brigade, and Kuraki Brigade have broken through the US military's first-line positions in many places and are attacking the US Army's second line of defense. They have entered the starting position. "

    General Ito's eyes suddenly opened and asked: "Kawashima-kun, are there no movements of US military aircraft?"

    Major General Kawashima shook his head and replied: "Commander-in-Chief. No US military aircraft have been found on the battlefield yet."

    General Ito nodded slightly, his face calm, and his posture as stable as Mount Tai, as if everything that happened on the battlefield was under his control.  However, Major General Kawashima discovered it.  The Commander-in-Chief held the sword with both hands, holding it tighter and tighter. The General's heart was by no means as confident and calm as he appeared on the surface. He was nervous and uneasy. Of course, Major General Kawashima, who was very good at understanding the psychology of his superiors, would not be stupid.  Point it out.

    A few minutes later, General Ito asked, "Kawashima-kun, how long has it been since the infantry started attacking?"

    Major General Kawashima replied: "Commander-in-Chief, since the bombardment stopped, the infantry troops have been attacking for nearly an hour. In such a short period of time, the ability to break through the first line of the US military's positions in many places is enough to prove that the Emperor of Japan  The combat effectiveness of military soldiers!¡±

    Major General Kawashima misunderstood what General Ito meant. He thought that General Ito asked this question because he was dissatisfied with the effectiveness of the infantry attack. As the chief of staff, it was necessary to explain to the attacking troops.

    General Ito stood up suddenly and said: "Kawashima-kun, convey my order. All attacking troops should immediately stop attacking the second line of defense of the US military and focus on annihilating the soldiers on the first line of defense of the US military!"

    Major General Kawashima was puzzled and couldn't help asking: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, the troops' attack is gaining momentum and the morale of the soldiers is also at a high. Why don't we take this opportunity to break through the second line of the US military in one fell swoop?"  defense line, and furthermore, if the U.S. troops on the second line of defense carry out counterattacks at various breaches, it will cause huge casualties to the unsteady offensive troops, and it will easily cause chaos to the offensive troops. Please  Think twice!¡±

    Ito smiled contemptuously and said: "Counter assault? Do Americans have the courage and ability? The Americans should be the ones in chaos. Kawashima-kun, don't forget the purpose of our battle. Since the US military aircraft have been  If they haven¡¯t appeared yet, we, the Imperial Army, will fight them out!¡±

    Major General Kawashima suddenly understood, looked at Commander-in-Chief Ito with admiration, and hurriedly conveyed the order.

    The order was issued to the commanders of the Japanese troops. Although they complained about Commander-in-Chief Ito for issuing such an incredible order on the battlefield, they still resolutely carried it out.After the battle, it was called a divine order.

    Nearly 100,000 Japanese soldiers immediately spread out to the left and right wings to besiege the U.S. troops. Under the fierce attack of the Japanese troops, the first line of defense of the U.S. Third Army was instantly riddled with holes. More than 30,000 U.S. soldiers fell into  was divided and surrounded by the Japanese army.

    On the battlefield in the Calais Mountains, the sound of gunfire and shouts of killing were loud. The news reached Commander Whiteman. His eyes were red with anxiety. If the troops on the first line of defense were surrounded and eliminated by the Japanese army, the second line of defense would be destroyed.  The more than 20,000 soldiers on board could not stop the Japanese offensive in any case. The only thing he could do was to order commanders at all levels to withdraw the troops on the first line of defense to the second line as much as possible.  On the defensive line.

    In other words, you can count on what you can get out. It has been more than an hour since the Japanese infantry attack began. The U.S. military officers and soldiers, the planes they were looking forward to, have not yet appeared. Listening to the first line of defense, they can't tell the difference.  Seeing the roar of gunfire and the smoke, the American soldiers on the second line of defense trembled in their hearts and prayed for God's blessing for their brothers.

    If we follow normal tactics, the U.S. Third Army at this time should immediately organize its forces to launch a counterattack against the Japanese army and push the Japanese army back. However, Commander Whiteman has only such pitiful troops to defend.  The second line of defense is only a drop in the bucket, so how can we still have the strength to fight back?  Commander Whiteman is not that stupid. With more than 20,000 soldiers, fighting back against nearly 100,000 Japanese troops is almost like asking for death.

    Near five o'clock in the morning on August 30, facing a glimmer of morning light from the east, the American soldiers finally saw a group of eagles flying from the sky. According to Commander Whiteman's strict order, after a delay of thirty  A few minutes later, all the fighter planes of the 1st and 2nd Air Forces of the US Southwest Pacific Theater came out to support the brothers on the ground in the Calais Mountains.

    Looking at the belated arrival of the aircraft fleet, the American soldiers on the second line of defense felt as if they were seeing God. They couldn't help shouting. It was not just the planes that were coming, but they could also ensure that they would not be attacked by the fierce Japanese soldiers.  With a cold bayonet and a protector pierced into the chest, for the US soldiers who rely heavily on air and ground firepower, the planes flying from the sky with white five-pointed stars under their wings are like giving them a reassurance, which will improve the morale of the soldiers.  , it will be different immediately!

    After receiving the report, Commander Whiteman immediately cheered up. He finally issued the first order with a clear purpose since the beginning of the battle. "All troops on the second line of defense, under the cover and support of aircraft,  Start a counterattack immediately, retake the first line of defense, and rescue the surrounded troops!" Only with hundreds of aircraft did he have such confidence and courage.

    As far as the situation on the battlefield is concerned, Commander Whiteman¡¯s order is undoubtedly correct. The first position was lost, and the second position was immediately destroyed!  Moreover, judging from the distance between the first and second positions, it is obviously not suitable for large aircraft groups to support defense. Otherwise, the bombs will fall on the Americans themselves and lose the support of the aircraft. The third position  The army was nothing in front of the fiercely attacking Japanese army!

    On the other side of the Calais Mountains, at the Japanese military headquarters, Chief of Staff Kawashima hurried into the tent and excitedly reported to General Ito, who was obviously unable to sit still: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, it is as you expected,  When the imperial army was dividing and surrounding the US troops on the first line of defense, US military aircraft appeared. According to our reconnaissance aircraft reports, they were dispatched in full force! "

    General Ito could no longer maintain his pretense of calmness. He suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Go west! Go west! Kawashima-kun, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has finally come. Order Kashima Air Force, Araki Air Force, and Kuroda Air Force."  , attack according to the predetermined plan, and tell them that what I want is to shoot down all American planes!"

    Kawashima quickly ordered a senior staff officer to convey the commander-in-chief's order. He then said to General Ito: "Commander-in-Chief, there is another piece of news that is not very good. After the US military aircraft appeared on the battlefield in the Calais Mountains,  , the U.S. military, with the cover and support of aircraft, launched a full-line counterattack against our imperial army, which was encircling and annihilating the U.S. military on the first line of defense. The U.S. military invested about 30,000 troops. At the same time, the troops were divided and surrounded by our army.  The US military is trying its best to break through the encirclement!¡±

    General Ito suddenly burst into laughter. He laughed so proudly and happily that Chief Kawashima was confused for a while. He looked at the laughing Commander-in-Chief Ito with a straight brow. He found that he could not figure out this superior.  Got it!

    General Ito stopped laughing, looked at the dazed Major General Kawashima, and said in a very complacent tone: "Kawashima-kun, this is great news! You see, since the US military takes the initiative, it relies on providing fire support.  With the aircraft, the Americans abandoned their existing positions, and when the imperial troops attacked the second U.S. position, wouldn¡¯t it be like entering an uninhabited land!¡±

    (Not yet??To be continued)
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