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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1732 How did the British suffer?

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    The outcome of the Coral Sea air battle posed a huge problem for the Japanese Navy's Second Fleet Commander, Lieutenant General Shirakawa Yoshitetsu, and the Fourth Fleet Commander, Lieutenant General Masao Okamura, in how to report the process and results of the battle.  .

    It doesn't matter whether they report it or not. As for the methods of concealing the truth or tampering with the battle, Lieutenant General Shirakawa Yoshitetsu and Lieutenant General Okamura Masao consider themselves to be majestic naval lieutenants of the Japanese Empire, even if they face the most severe  He would not do such despicable and shameless things as punishment, which would damage the honor of the Emperor [***] and violate the rule of the Emperor [***]. It would be even more despised by the true warriors of His Majesty the Emperor!

    In fact, Lieutenant General Masao Okamura, who flew to the Second Fleet specifically to study countermeasures with Lieutenant General Shirakawa Yoshitetsu, was far from being so righteous. Both of them were not stupid and knew very well that this matter could not be concealed. If  Without the fighter group of the Army Aviation to participate in the battle, it is still possible to make partial modifications to the battle process that are beneficial to oneself within the fleet, raising the flag that cannot be damaged for the sake of naval honor.

    However, with the participation of the guys from the Army Aviation Group, the battle was a mess. Once the incident happened, both of them would be guilty. The failure of the mission and the false reporting of military information had already offended those in the Navy.  The psychological bottom line of the big guys is that they are sure to take advantage of the gun.

    "Wait!" Lieutenant General Masao Okamura raised his stubby eyebrows, his eyes wandered gloomily for a few times, and a deceitful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Lieutenant General Shirakawa Yoshitetsu asked doubtfully: "Okamura-kun  , what problem did you find?¡±

    Lieutenant General Okamura said mysteriously: "Shirakawa-kun, don't you think it's strange? In the air battle over the Coral Sea, only some fighters of the Kashima Air Force participated in the air battle. So, what did the Araki Air Force and Kuroda Air Force do?  "

    Lieutenant General Shirakawa Yoshizhe shook his head. They didn't belong to each other. How did he know what Lu Hang's guys were doing? Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and he seemed to have grasped the key points of Gangcun's words. He eagerly  He urged: "Kangcun-kun, if you have any ideas, please tell me!"

    Lieutenant General Okamura said: "The force reading division's fighter groups are in four batches. Their route to the Coral Sea airspace must pass through Kalimantan and Sumatra. Shirakawa-kun, then the Southwest Pacific Dispatch Force  The Araki Air Force and the Kuroda Air Force of the Army Aviation are in guarded airspace. Could it be that the more than 700 fighter jets of the two air groups were not aware of the more than 1,500 aircraft passing through their guarded airspace?  "

    Lieutenant General Bai Chuan shook his head decisively and said affirmatively: "It's impossible, unless you are blind, otherwise, it is impossible not to be aware of the four groups of Chinese fighter jets that passed through the warning airspace for more than five hours!"

    Lieutenant General Okamura smiled proudly and continued: "Shirakawa-kun, the problem arises. Since the force reader's fleet can be discovered, why don't Araki Air Force and Kuroda Air Force intercept the force reader's fighter jets?"  group, fully committed to the air battle with the carrier-based aircraft of our fleet. Who gave the order not to intercept? What is the mystery? Why should the greatest pressure be placed on our navy? Is it deliberate or cowardly?  ?¡±

    At this point, Lieutenant General Shirakawa fully understood what Lieutenant General Okamura meant. Since General Ito Genzaburo wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers, then I'm sorry. He has not completed the mission of annihilating the enemy in the Coral Sea.  Your army cannot run away, or in other words, more than half of the responsibility is caused by your army. If you are going to be blamed by His Majesty the Emperor and the base camp, you Ito Genzaburo will accompany you. If you want to be embarrassed, everyone will be embarrassed together!

    Lieutenant General Shirakawa was filled with sorrow and fell to the ground in admiration. This guy Okamura was really scary. He dragged the Army into the water with just a few strokes. The result of the Battle of Coral Sea was to such an extent that the Army could not escape its involvement. He high-fived and praised  To: "Is Mr. Okamura really a genius? He analyzed the essence of the problem, peeled off the cocoons, connected all the links, and finally restored the truth. Shirakawa admires it! Come, let's draft a report to the base camp, the Navy Ministry, and that Ito Yanzaburo  Bar!"

    On the evening of August 25, Major General Le Yiqin, commander of the Southern Flying Group of the Duli Division Aviation Force, was in the office of division commander Tang Qiulidu, reporting on the course and results of the Coral Sea air battle, "Division Commander, in this battle, our group  A total of 126 Japanese carrier-based aircraft and land-based fighters were shot down, and five medium-sized warships were shot down. Our unit lost 38 fighter planes, 14 pilots killed, two bombers, and 16 crew members killed."  Yiqin reported with a calm expression.

    Tang Qiuli interrupted and asked, "How are the conditions of the other parachuting pilots?"

    Le Yiqin replied: "All of them have been rescued by British-Australian military transport ships. Seven of them were seriously injured. I have arranged several transport planes to pick them up. The current situation in Australia is very unsafe. Britain  People were beaten so hard by the little devils that they couldn't even stand up, so they still cared about our people. Besides, I can't trust those British guys."It's better to pick up our people safely. We can return in the early morning. Division commander, this is the situation of the battle. Do you have any other instructions?"  "

    Tang Qiuli and Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe looked at each other and smiled. Tang Qiuli said: "Not bad, Le Yiqin, you did a good job. You attacked over a long distance, with a record of three to one in air combat, plus five Japanese warships.  I have completed the set task, but there is one thing I don¡¯t quite understand and I need you to explain it!¡±

    As he spoke, he took out a telegram of thanks from the Commander-in-Chief of the British and Australian Forces, Admiral Fernandez, from the drawer, and said: "The British telegram said that their task force was fiercely attacked by the Japanese Navy's Fourth Fleet and suffered losses.  More than two-thirds, why, didn¡¯t your escort fleet provide air escort for it?¡±

    After finishing speaking, Tang Qiuli looked at Le Yiqin with a very playful look, wondering how he should answer this question.

    Le Yiqin stood up in surprise and said: "How is it possible? Wu Zhenjiang's first echelon fighter group was in the airspace where the British task force was located, and they fought hard with the Little Japanese's carrier-based aircraft group.  In one battle, it stands to reason that the British warships would not have suffered such serious losses. Their troop transport fleet was unarmed, and there was nothing they could do about the little Japanese carrier-based aircraft. Division commander, are the British guys lying?  We can do it!"

    Tang Qiuli shook his head with a smile and said: "The British are very face-saving. There is no need for them to exaggerate their losses. Besides, what is the benefit to them? By the way, is Wu Zhenjiang from the Ninth Fighter Regiment?"  Commander, where is he? Call him and ask, won¡¯t everything be clear?¡±

    Le Yiqin patted his head and said with a sudden realization: "Yes, he is the echelon commander and knows everything. It just so happens that their group is resting at the Singapore Field Airport. I'll make a call!" After that, he was about to leave.

    Tang Qiuli stopped him with a smile and said, "I have a phone on my desk. Why are you running out? Are you looking for something far away?"

    Le Yiqin smiled "hehe" and said somewhat uncomfortably: "Sir, I'd better go out and fight. Talking here will affect your official business!"

    Tang Qiuli laughed heartily, eyes full of narrowness, and said: "What's new, when did Commander Leda become attentive? Go ahead and hurry up. Maybe the soldiers under your command are waiting for you to drink a celebratory drink!"

    Le Yiqin was granted amnesty like a dream and hurried out. Zhao Yuhe said with a smile: "Commander, I estimate that the British suffered such a dumb loss. Even Commander Le didn't know. It was Wu Zhenjiang's act of his own initiative. Commander  , I don¡¯t agree with dealing with Wu Zhenjiang, our commander must have his own reasons for doing this!¡±

    Tang Qiuli said seriously: "Yuhe, do you think I want to deal with Wu Zhenjiang? I'm just curious, how could Le Yiqin's soldiers cause such a big loss to the British, and why not say no?  Come out, there must be a story! Don¡¯t you want to hear it?¡±

    Le Yiqin came to a room far away from Tang Qiuli's office. After driving out several staff officers inside, she called up the phone and said, "Switchboard, pick me up from Singapore Airport!"

    Colonel Wu Zhenjiang, the commander of the 9th Fighter Regiment of the Southern Flying Group, was on the grass in the pilot rest area of ??the airport, and the commanders of several other flight regiments were happily describing the Coral Sea air battle and how they severely beat the Japanese Navy carrier-based aircraft.  , although several other regiment leaders also participated in the battle, they were not as fierce and enjoyable as Wu Zhenjiang's echelon, so they just became listeners.

    When Wu Zhenjiang was talking about his pride, a lieutenant officer ran over and asked: "Is that Wu Zhenjiang, the commander of the military regiment?"

    Wu Zhenjiang stood up and replied: "I am, what can I do?"

    The lieutenant staff said: "Commander Wu, Commander Le has called you. He is in the duty room. Please go and answer it!"

    Several regiment leaders were extremely envious and said one after another: "Lao Wu, you are so lucky. The commander called you personally. Isn't it a matter of meritorious service? I tell you, please come back and invite our brothers."  Let¡¯s drink!¡±

    Wu Zhenjiang waved his hand triumphantly and said majesticly: "That's for sure. When did I, Lao Wu, ever be stingy? Wait until I come back!"

    When he arrived at the duty room, Wu Zhenjiang picked up the phone and said: "Commander, what are you busy with? Lao Liu and Lao Wang decided to go out to celebrate together. I said, can I leave you?  To tell you to go, the phone call is coming!¡±

    Suddenly, a loud roar came from the phone, "Wu Zhenjiang, what are you doing?"

    Le Yiqin had a loud voice, and with such a roar, Wu Zhenjiang's head buzzed, and he said inexplicably: "Commander, what's the matter? You have such a big temper!"

    Le Yiqin said coldly:?Wu Zhenjiang, tell me the truth, what happened to the British fleet?  Don't think that the clouds and mountains are shrouding me, the teacher already knows!  "

    Wu Zhenjiang grinned in fright, "Commander, what a big deal, why did it get to the ears of the division commander? Besides, didn't you say that, the British fleet is not included in our escort mission!"

    (To be continued)
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