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Volume 1: On the Songhua River Chapter 2863: Disputes Again

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    "Ito-kun has arrived. I can finally unburden myself of the army and navy forces under the jurisdiction of the North American Combat Command and the training and combat issues related to the army!" General Yamamoto is also a straightforward person, and he wants to talk to General Ito.  To build a good relationship, he spoke very openly, "Yamamoto knows that he has limited talents and limited abilities. Whenever he thinks of the burden on his shoulders, he can't sleep at night and feels like walking on thin ice!"

    "Lest I fail to live up to His Majesty's expectations and trust, especially regarding Army operations, Yamamoto is a layman. Ito-kun, please worry about everything related to the Army, Ito-kun!"

    General Yamamoto did not want to have the long-standing grievances between the army and the navy cause a frenzy among the top brass of the North American Combat Command while he was in charge of attacking the United States. In the end, it would be the fundamental interests of the Japanese Empire that would be harmed.  After finally establishing the prestige and handing over the army to Ito's command, why not give in?

    Therefore, General Yamamoto's words were very polite and full of sincerity, "Come on, gentlemen, please drink this cup, take up the new position for Ito-kun, and wash away the dust! With Ito-kun's joining, we will win a great victory in the war against the United States."  , just around the corner!" After saying that, he raised his neck and drank a full glass of wine, bold and generous, full of imperial spirit!

    General Yamamoto's words were like anti-air pills, and every word went into General Ito's heart. His resentment also dissipated a lot. Originally, he thought that the Imperial North American Operations Command had Yamamoto and the Navy.  Controlling the first line, he is almost like a walk-on, it seems now.  A lot of things like this happen, but the army is still under its own command!

    "Let me tell you, how can Yamamoto, a general from the navy, command the army to fight?" General Ito thought to himself, feeling a little proud in his heart. "Don't hit the smiling person with your hand," Yamamoto showed enough sincerity.  You can't be petty either.

    "Yamamoto-kun is too modest!" Admiral Ito drank a glass of wine and said: "Yamamoto-kun is a legend in the imperial world. He commanded the combined fleet and beat the U.S. Navy to the point where it dared not go out. The victory of the Australian War,  It¡¯s thanks to Yamamoto-kun¡¯s blockade of the mainland of the United States!¡± General Ito is not a messy person!

    The atmosphere at the wine table.  They immediately became harmonious. General Nanye secretly breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at his best friend with admiration. He knew.  General Yamamoto deliberately lowered his profile.  In other words, he had to compromise for the sake of the cause of the Empire of Japan. It was really difficult for him!

    Everyone drank the wine in their glasses, and General Yamamoto continued: "I have reported to the base camp to establish an army headquarters under the Imperial North American Combat Command to be responsible for commanding and operating the army forces. Ito-kun, this  The commander is none other than you!¡±

    General Ito feels much more comfortable.  He took the initiative to fill up the wine for several people, picked up the wine glass, and said: "Ito will remember his identity and mission, so he has to do it. From now on, Yamamoto-kun will give you more advice on army operations!"

    "I have a request. Kawaguchi-kun is the former chief of staff of the Empire's Southwest Pacific Expedition Force. The two of us have been partners for many years. Kawaguchi-kun's military talents are obvious to all. The Ministry of Staff hopes that Commander Yamamoto can appoint Kawaguchi-kun as the commander of the North American operations.  Chief of Staff, Army Command!¡±

    "You've gone too far!" General Yamamoto couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart. He put down his body and lowered his posture. He had done enough, but why did Ito still make excessive demands?

    The purpose of establishing the Army Command is to prevent Ito from rebelling against him. The position of Chief of Staff is very important and must be filled by a naval general. Firstly, his combat intentions must be thoroughly implemented. Secondly, he can use the Chief of Staff to  From the position of commander, Ito Yanzaburo will be restrained to prevent him from going his own way, disobeying orders, going his own way, and doing things that are contrary to his overall battle plan!

    Ito Genzaburo, who holds the power of victory in the Australian War, looks like a arrogant and fierce general. No one can control him, so he can't rest assured. The matter of swordsmanship is no better than other things. Once something goes wrong, the result will be irreversible. Headquarters  There are also three deputy chiefs of staff with the rank of lieutenant general. How can it be the turn of a little-known Army major general to serve as the chief of staff of the Army Command?

    This is a matter of principle. Just when General Yamamoto was about to refuse, Chief of Staff General Minamino hurriedly took over the conversation and said: "Ito-kun's proposal is very reasonable! I personally agree with it. Yamamoto-kun, what is your opinion?"  As he said that, General Minamino winked at General Yamamoto.

    General Yamamoto was well aware of the wisdom of his close friend, and what he said must be reasonable. Therefore, General Yamamoto suppressed his inner anger, thought about it, and said reluctantly: "Since Nanye-kun agrees, I will  There is no reason to disagree. Okay, I will immediately send a telegram to the base camp to report the appointment of Major General Kawaguchi.??Fuji-kun, how about this?  "

    The three Japanese generals of the army and navy talked happily, but secretly competed with each other in their hearts. They basically regarded Rear Admiral Kawaguchi as if he existed in the air. In a few words, they decided his next position, for the former Southwest Pacific.  In the dispatched army, Major General Kawaguchi, who responded to every call and held great power, said it was impossible not to feel aggrieved!

    "But Major General Kawaguchi can't complain at all. He knows very well that this is the old officer trying to get the best result for himself. Chief of Staff of the Army Command, a good position, not much different from the previous one!

    After all, the formal appointment had not yet come down, and it was not easy for him to express his position. Major General Kawaguchi stood up, poured wine for the three generals, and returned to his seat humbly. His face was calm, and there seemed to be no surprise!

    General Ito was satisfied and relieved, and the conversation that followed was very harmonious. Several people exchanged glasses and had a great time chatting, and the topic gradually turned to the tactical issues of the war against the United States.

    When it comes to this issue, the fundamental differences between General Yamamoto and General Ito can no longer be concealed. Fundamental issues of principle cannot be overcome by superficial humility or by one party lowering its stance.

    Because he was happy, and General Yamamoto tolerated everything, General Ito, who was a little drunk, did not care what he said, "Yamamoto-kun, after listening to the tactics you are using now, I don't agree with you!"

    "I think the biggest drawback of current tactics is to alert the enemy. The frequent bombings of the Army and Navy Air Force on the West Coast of the United States are undoubtedly reminding the Americans that the Imperial Army will land at any time. In this way, the Americans will inevitably strengthen their presence on the West Coast.  Front-line defense will definitely increase the practical difficulties of the Army¡¯s landing operations!¡±

    "This goes against the principle of winning by surprise. I think we should immediately stop the bombing operations on the west coast of the United States, choose an appropriate time, and use powerful army troops to suddenly start landing operations to catch the Americans off guard!"

    "Then, quickly attack deep into the American territory. Yamamoto-kun, the key to determining the outcome of the war is still relying on the army. Can we conquer the Americans with just fighter jets, bombers, and warships? The navy and aviation units have always been  The nature of the auxiliary offensive cannot replace the decisive position of the Army. After all, we need to rely on the Army to land on the United States! "

    General Yamamoto never agreed with General Ito's statement, and he couldn't tolerate it. He devalued the current tactics that he was quite proud of, very effective, and achieved good results, and reduced them to worthless. Before the army began to land, the Americans were not allowed to land.  The air power is exhausted, and the Army's troop transport fleet is a living target for American combat aircraft!

    They also chose an appropriate time to suddenly start a landing operation. Just kidding, the first batch of Army troops to land did not have more than 200,000 troops. They would not be able to gain a bridgehead on the west coast of the United States. If the Americans counterattack, they will be able to gain a foothold.  Can the army be driven off the Pacific Ocean, and such a large troop transport fleet can be hidden from the eyes of the Americans?

    In this case, where is the "suddenness?" This guy Ito is still clinging to the old theory of the army's victory. Don't you know that now it is a joint landing operation between the army and the navy. The competition with the Americans is air supremacy. There is no air supremacy.  How can 100,000 army soldiers land and fight? Are they sending bombing targets to the Americans?

    When it comes to issues of principle, General Yamamoto will never give in, "Ito-kun, the army's hundreds of thousands of soldiers need a large number of troop transport ships. If a large-scale troop transport ship is deployed on the unobstructed East Pacific Ocean,  Do you think it will be hidden from American eyes and that American planes will turn a blind eye?"

    "If you follow your theory, Mr. Ito, and launch a landing operation rashly without gaining absolute air supremacy on the battlefield, the result will be that the corpses of Imperial Japanese Army soldiers will fill the East Pacific Ocean, and their blood will dye the sea water red.  And you and I will become the historical sinners of the empire!"

    "Ito-kun, you must change your current thinking and quickly adapt to your new roles and positions. Otherwise, I cannot trust the lives of hundreds of thousands of the empire's army soldiers in your hands! In the final analysis, the core of the war against the United States is  It¡¯s a battle for air control and a battle for sea control! If you abandon these two points, there¡¯s nothing else to talk about!¡±

    General Yamamoto really couldn't bear that the deputy responsible for commanding the army's operations had such stupid ideas, and he was very worried about his dangerous thinking that the army could take care of everything, so he spoke rudely!

    General Ito did not expect that Yamamoto, who had been in a low profile just now and was a little afraid of him, would suddenly jump up and make a fuss like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, belittling his tactics as worthless, and questioning them.  My own commanding ability!

    "Yamamoto-kun, that's why I said that the navy and aviation force areAffiliated to the Army, these are the problems your Navy needs to solve before starting the landing!  General Ito said seemingly tepidly, "Please remember, Mr. Yamamoto, that warships cannot land, and planes cannot occupy a city!"  "

    (To be continued) (To be continued)
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