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Volume 1: Songhua River Chapter 3126: Opening up the battlefield in northern Australia (Part 2)

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    "Is it about the Japanese army in Australia?" Although Tang Qiuli was a little surprised that the Chief of Staff, Director of the General Staff Department and Director of the Communications Department came together, he didn't pay much attention to this top-secret information. The key was that there was too much  Yes, I can see several copies every day.

    The battlefield on the Australian battlefield is too large. The Japanese and the independent divisions have more than two million troops fighting on hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of land. For this reason, in recent times, the focus of the Intelligence Division's work has been  It was transferred to the Australian battlefield and dedicated to serving the battlefield.

    With so much intelligence support, Tang Qiuli could not say that he knew every move of the Australian Japanese army. However, Ito Yanzaburo mobilized troops above the division level, and the relevant information would be on his desk within no more than twelve hours.  , he had the confidence to adopt the tactic of peeling off bamboo shoots layer by layer against the more than one million Japanese troops within the arc-shaped defense line.

    "No! Commander, this is top-secret information about Japan!" With that said, Zhao Yuhe handed over the information.

    "Oh?" Tang Qiuli raised his eyebrows, took the information, and looked at it carefully, "The teacher pointed out that intelligence personnel lurking in Japan from the Intelligence Department discovered today that a large number of people in the Japanese base camp, the Ministry of War, had begun to attack Japan.  The number of ships of various types has been recruited, which is unprecedented. What is the purpose? "

    "In addition, it was also discovered that all warships of the Japanese Navy's Sasebo, Yokosuka, and Maizuru Castles began to gather toward the Ogasawara Islands. At the same time, the Japanese Navy's offshore patrol ships also began to gather one after another. Based on this, it can be judged that the Japanese Navy  There will be a large-scale military operation in the near future, and the specific situation is under investigation!¡±

    "What do the Japanese want to do?" Tang Qiuli frowned. This was his first question.  Then asked: "Yuhe, what does your staff think of this information?"

    Zhao Yuhe and Ge Zhenzhuang looked at each other and replied: "Commander, the staff judged that the Japanese are very likely to reorganize their combined naval fleet. Otherwise, there is no need to gather all the warships in the box. However, some  It is very doubtful that offshore patrol ships, regardless of their tonnage, speed and firepower, will be of much use in the Pacific Ocean!¡±

    "As for the purpose of the Japanese recruiting a large number of ships, the staff really can't judge their intentions. Is it for the transportation of logistical military supplies? The fleet has not yet cut off the Japanese army's maritime logistics supply lines. It seems that there is no need to do so.  ?¡±

    Zhao Yuhe¡¯s tone.  He was somewhat unsure, based on a piece of information based on his vision and ability.  It is rare enough to have such depth and breadth of analysis.

    Analysis of Zhao Yuhe.  Tang Qiuli did not comment, he was thinking.  Suddenly, an idea seemed to flash in his mind, and he thought of a possibility, and said slowly: "Yuhe, there is another possibility. The Australian Japanese army is currently at a disadvantage of passive defense, and the main force of the combined fleet has been killed. If not  It¡¯s almost a foregone conclusion that our powerful backup force will be wiped out in Australia!¡±

    "For this point, Hirohito and the senior Japanese generals in the base camp will not see it. If they continue to fight, the last bit of the Japanese wealth will be handed over to the Australian battlefield. Therefore, based on this intelligence, I judge  , the Japanese have plans to withdraw troops from Australia!¡±

    "Ah?" Whether it was Zhao Yuhe, Ge Zhenzhuang or Chen Feng, they were all shocked by the division commander Shi Potian's words. This seems impossible. The Japanese are devoting all their efforts to fight the independent division in Australia. Now,  Although in a passive defensive situation, there are still more than one million troops on the Australian battlefield. Can they retreat?  This is not in line with Japanese habits!

    Tang Qiuli did not look at the three people's questions and just continued to speak, "I can conclude that it must be like this! On the Australian battlefield, the Japanese could not afford to lose. After defeating the last one million troops, their native  There are not enough troops to defend!"

    "Yu He, immediately issue an order to Yuan Jinghao and Jiang Yanming. Within a week, you will make all preparations for crossing the sea to the south and opening up the battlefield in northern Australia. Send a telegram to Commander Tang of the fleet. The task of the fleet is currently considered to be before heading south to cross the sea.  The Songhu Garrison Corps and the North China Field Corps will provide escort as the main force, supplemented by attacking the Japanese maritime logistics supply line!¡±

    "Give Le Yiqin an order. In addition to closely monitoring the movements of the Japanese Fifth Fleet and Sixth Fleet, your department will mainly coordinate with the fleet to provide air fire support for the landing force in northern Australia!"

    "Order the various regiments in the Australian battlefield to increase their offensive efforts against the Japanese army from tomorrow, focusing on occupying strategic points in northern Australia, forcing the Japanese army to compete with us repeatedly, attracting the attention of the Japanese army, and during the battle, a large number of  Kill and injure the Japanese troops!"

    Tang Qiuli can say with certainty that his judgment will not be wrong. The situation on the Australian battlefield is very important to the Japanese.The situation was extremely unfavorable. Continuing to fight would result in the annihilation of the entire army. The Japanese could not afford such huge losses. Therefore, the only way to withdraw the Japanese troops in the Australian battlefield to the mainland was like this!

    According to the original plan, after several months of attacks on the Japanese troops within the arc-shaped defense line, the Japanese troops would be consumed and exhausted to the maximum extent. The fleet would be responsible for cutting off the Japanese military's maritime logistics supply lines. A two-pronged approach would eliminate more than a hundred troops on the Australian battlefield.  Thousands of Japanese soldiers were beaten to the point of dying.

    Then, the Songhu Garrison Corps and the North China Field Corps crossed the sea south, opened up the battlefield in northern Australia, and dealt the final fatal blow to the Australian Japanese army. It can be said that Yuan Jinghao Corps and Jiang Yanming Corps were Tang Qiuli's trump card.  Will use it.

    It now seems that the plan to open up the battlefield in northern Australia must be implemented in advance. It is impossible for Tang Qiuli to return the more than one million Japanese troops on the Australian battlefield to the Japanese mainland, which will increase the difficulty of attacking the Japanese mainland in the future. Therefore, this killer move  , it¡¯s time to take action!

    The next day, within the arc-shaped defense line, the Japanese army, which had just taken a breather, was having a hard time. A few days ago, the divisions ordered them not to launch a strong offensive, and their hands and feet were restrained. The various corps and brigades were almost going crazy.  The commander immediately rolled up his arms and sleeves and started to fight. For a time, fierce gunfire was heard everywhere on the battlefield in northern Australia, and the smoke of war filled the sky in northern Australia.

    The independent division's more than one million troops, supported by artillery, tanks and combat aircraft that were several times more than the Japanese army, launched a full-line offensive. Ito Yanzaburo immediately felt tremendous pressure. The arc-shaped defense line was in danger at every turn, forcing him to continue to attack.  Putting the troops in hand into various important directions, it feels quite embarrassing to demolish the east wall to repair the west wall.

    Despite this, the arc of defense was forced to retreat every day. More than one million Japanese soldiers on the Australian battlefield were resisting the ferocious attacks of the independent divisions with their lives. The war spread from Bradshaw in northwest Australia to  On the east coast of Anneville, the fighting was bloody and bloody, and the smoke was everywhere!

    The Japanese army on the Australian battlefield has lost the ability to carry out even local counterattacks. General Ito Yanzaburo has been unable to sleep all night. Now, at the Darwin Port where the Australian Front headquarters is located, the sound of artillery from the direction of Bradshaw can be heard. The city  From time to time, there is a strong smell of gunpowder smoke in the area.

    What is even more frightening is that because the main force of the combined fleet was completely wiped out, the maritime logistics supply line from the mainland to the Australian battlefield lost the escort of the navy. The base camp did not dare to supply a large amount of Italian equipment, as well as a large amount of ammunition and materials through the sea.  Come over, now, the Australian front forces are fighting against the previous reserves.

    The Logistics Department of the Front Army has reported that based on the current intensity of the fighting and the wide distribution of the battlefield, all ammunition and material reserves can last for up to one month. By then, if supplies are not carried out on the mainland, more than one million soldiers will go hungry.  With a full stomach and a rifle with no bullets, he fought tooth and nail with the soldiers of the Chinese Independent Division.

    After staying up for several days and nights, General Ito was in a daze. His eyes were covered with red bloodshot eyes, and there was eye mucus hanging from the corners of his eyes. He was extremely exhausted mentally and physically. He sent several telegrams to the base camp a day, all of which were  Need ammunition and supplies.

    But the call back to him from the base camp was the same, "Stick to northern Australia and wait for new orders. The base camp is actively considering the supply of military supplies!" After reading the telegram, General Ito no longer felt like scolding the big guys in the base camp.  Isn't it full of lies? The only thing that matters in a war is logistics, so why should we consider this?

    A week later, at night, Java Island and Irian Island in the southwest Pacific were shrouded in thick darkness. The wind picked up, and rolling waves surged on the Timor Sea and Arafura Sea. Such weather, such  Night seemed unsuitable for any maritime operations.

    But in the night, the piers on the two islands were brightly lit, as bright as day. The North China Field Corps and the Songhu Garrison Corps, more than 500,000 troops, were lining up in an orderly manner according to their respective boarding sequences.  In neat formation, they boarded the troop transport ship. All the soldiers were silent. Only the sound of "rustling" footsteps filled the night with boundless murderous intent.

    Major General Yuan Jinghao, commander of the North China Field Corps, stood on the pier with his hands behind his back, looking at his soldiers, one after another, boarding the troop transport ship, and one tank after another and artillery also came on board, with a hint of laughter at the corner of his mouth.  Satisfied smile.

    The first batch of troops of the North China Field Corps to cross the sea used five brigades of more than 80,000 people. These are the five most capable and most powerful field brigades under Yuan Jinghao. He wants to use these more than 80,000 tiger and wolf soldiers to tear apart  The Japanese defense line in northern Australia.

    After midnight, all troops had boarded the ship, and the first batch of troop transport ships had sailed into the depths of the night sea. Colonel Han Guangqi, chief of staff of the Corps, came to him.??, "Commander, the troops have set off, it's time for us to get on the ship!"

    "Let's go!" Yuan Jinghao threw away the cigarette butt in his hand and said briefly and forcefully.

    At the same time, Major General Jiang Yanming, commander of the Songhu Garrison Corps on Java Island, also said the same word to his chief of staff, Colonel He Jinshan.

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