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    The United States has an Air Force task force stationed in China under the command of Chennault; there is also a squadron of Doolittle bombers that were "retained" by the Chinese after completing the mission of bombing Tokyo The total number of aircraft of these two teams is  Nearly a hundred are enough air power to support a large-scale battle.  The "Battle of Hong Kong" presided over by MacArthur was just a "small battle" involving tens of thousands of people. Therefore, the arrival of Chennault and Doolittle immediately gave the U.S. military, which lacked fire support, an overwhelming advantage.  I don¡¯t know if it was to please General MacArthur, but Chennault and Doolittle brought not ordinary bombs, but napalm bombs with more lethality.  The first round of bombing directly smashed through the Japanese rear troops blocking the U.S. military, clearing the way for the U.S. military to advance; then, this large-scale air force formation caught the Japanese troops "escaping" toward Guangzhou.  The main force of the Japanese 38th Division then launched another round of unreasonable and indiscriminate bombing.  MacArthur seized the opportunity very accurately, and 20,000 American troops penetrated into Sano Tadayoshi's heart before the Japanese army could organize an effective defense line.  In this way, after tenaciously resisting attacks from the air and the ground for more than ten hours, all units of the 38th Division finally failed and were completely defeated.  Taking advantage of the victory, MacArthur pursued Sano Tadayoshi in desperate pursuit, and he was determined not to give up until all the enemy troops were wiped out.  As a result, something unexpected happened. A week later, this guy led his army to follow the remnants of the 38th Division to the gates of Guangzhou.   "Takashi Sakai has led the 21st Army Headquarters to withdraw from Guangzhou City, but since two days ago, his whereabouts are unknown." "Withdraw? Why didn't you say escape?" Nanjing, Shunroku Hata listened  After receiving the report from Guzhuang Qianlang, he asked coldly.  "Yes, he did escape from Guangzhou. But after all, he is a general of the empire. He represents the empire, especially the face of our army." Guzhuang Qianlang said solemnly.  "He is a disgrace!" Hata Shunroku said bitterly, "Hasn't he always been very powerful? He always clamored to launch an attack, thinking that everyone was not as powerful as him. But now when the Chinese start a war, he can escape  There is no trace In my opinion, he is simply an incompetent deserter. " "Then what should we do?" Guzhuang Qianlang asked, "Now the Chinese have stabilized their position in Guangzhou, and our troops in Guangdong.  But they are in chaos. If they don't figure out a way quickly, they will soon be in trouble. "What else can be done? Of course, order the troops to continue to stabilize the defense line and not move rashly."  "Are you kidding?" Guzhuang Qianlang shouted.  "How do you ask them to stabilize their defense line? With the fall of Guangzhou, they have lost their logistical supplies and will soon be in a situation of running out of ammunition and food." "Of course I know this, but if we don't do this, what should we do?  "Shunroku Hata looked at him.  "More troops? How many troops do we still have for reinforcements? And what if we reinforce Guangdong. What about North China? Don't forget. We are still at a disadvantage in Shanxi, and the Chinese may launch another attack there at any time.  "Impossible. They don't have the strength to provoke on multiple fronts at the same time."  "Before that, have you ever thought about the Chinese's ability to attack Guangzhou?" Hata Shunroku asked.  "This is different" Guzhuang Qianlang argued.  "I know it's different. But" "But we must at least rescue the 38th Division! If we don't take action, Sano Tadayoshi will have no choice but to be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor." Furusou Chiroro glared at Hata.  Junroku.  Is this the commander of the Chinese dispatched troops who was transferred back from the base camp?  Your own people are in dire straits, but you don¡¯t even have the courage to send troops to rescue them?  This guy is worse than Juichi Templeuchi.  "Sano Tadayoshi? I thought you would let me order to find Takashi Sakai as soon as possible." Shunroku Hata snorted coldly.  "If possible, I think it is more important to quickly re-appoint a new commander of the 21st Army." Furushuo Kanlang shouted.  "Then let Tadayoshi Sano take up this position." Shunroku Hata said casually.  "Headquarters" "Headquarters has granted me this power. But" Shunroku Hata took a deep breath.  "The base camp also ordered that our troops in Guangdong immediately launch an attack on the enemy on the opposite side." "What?"  "This is to promote defense with offense!" In Tokyo, Ishihara smiled and talked.  ¡°The Chinese have air force bases in Hainan Island, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. This is a huge triangle. It can easily cover the entire east and west of Guangdong.Northern areas.  And if we add Wuzhou and Shaoguan, then we have lost the room to continue to act in Guangdong.  Therefore, instead of sitting back and waiting for death, it is better to fight hard The Chinese people understand the environment we are facing, so they will definitely not fight to the death with me.  They would defend, even take small steps backand that gave us a chance.  Withdraw all our troops from Guangdong before they launch a counterattack.  " "All withdraw?  "Tojo Hideki's brows trembled slightly. Ishihara Wanji's words made him unable to accept it. "Yes.  "Ishihara Wan'er affirmed. "Didn't you say that offense promotes defense?  "Tojo Hideki asked. "It's no longer possible to do anything. If we don't retreat, will all the imperial soldiers of an army be buried in Guangdong?  "Obata Toshishiro, together with Nagata Tetsuzan and Okamura Neji, were ranked second among the "Showa Army Sanyu Karasushi". When the three of them signed the "Baden-Baden Secret Treaty" in Germany, Tojo Hideki could only  Guard the gate for them. And now, Nagata Tetsuzan died due to internal strife in the army; Okamura Neiji was captured by the Chinese; he was the only one who survived. But it is a pity that he and Nagata Tetsuzan failed in the battle for the leadership of the army.  He was swept into the reserve force. If it weren't for his secret communication with Doihara Kenji, Ishihara Kanji and others some time ago, in an attempt to influence Japan's strategic direction, even his name might have been forgotten.  , he is just a staff member that Tojo Hideki found to help with ideas, and there is no "formal establishment" yet. If it weren't for the fact that Japan is currently walking a tightrope on the surface, it's best for everyone to work together. He might  He had fallen out with Tojo Hideki a long time ago, but although he reluctantly cooperated, his attitude towards Hideki Tojo was still very bad. "The Chinese have occupied Guangzhou, and they still have their 12th Army in the north of Guangdong, and Hong Kong in the south.  They are actually under their control Our troops confronting Guangxi are actually surrounded by them.  How to evacuate?  "Tojo Hideki asked. "Of course it's the navy.  "Obata Toshishiro glanced at him disdainfully and said. "Navy?  A trace of sarcasm flashed across Tojo Hideki's lips, "You have just said that the Chinese have airports in Hainan Island, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou, and they can completely block the eastern coast of Guangdong."  How does the navy get close?  " "Actually, when the news came out that the Chinese and Americans were going to conduct military exercises, I felt strange.  Ishihara smiled and said, "I can't even guess what they mean."  But now I feel like I understand.  "    "What?  "Tojo Hideki asked in a deep voice. "They joined forces with MacArthur to attack our troops in Guangdong. This is a show of goodwill to the Americans.  After this battle, MacArthur lost his hat as a defeated general, and Americans will truly regain their confidence in fighting us.  Because this battle is a real showdown between them and the Imperial Army.  It is completely different from the previous sneak attack on Tokyo.  In this way, the Americans must thank the Chinese for providing MacArthur with such an opportunity.  "Ishihara Wanji said: "The Chinese will soon receive a large amount of assistance from the Americans.  " "But there is still a doubt in it.  "Obata Toshishiro suddenly said: "They suddenly launched a counterattack against Guangdong, so their ability to attack the fourth theater that poses the greatest threat to Southeast Asian countries will also be affected.  If we seize the opportunity to attack Malaya, Singapore, and Burma, where will they get American assistance?  You know, Americans can now only transport supplies to China through the Atlantic-Mediterranean-Indian Ocean-Malacca-Nanyang line.  " "This is exactly what I feel puzzled about.  "Ishihara smiled and said, "Britain is in the quagmire of the European war situation. After this war, their defeat has become a foregone conclusion.  Therefore, the Chinese please the United States, but dare to extend their hands to the spheres of influence of France and Britain They should hope that we will launch an attack on the British before they truly unite.  As long as we are victorious, British power in Southeast Asia will be uprooted.  And if the British are expelled from Southeast Asia again, then only the Chinese will dominate here Britain and the United States will only do their best to support them.  Because if the Chinese are unable to stop our westward offensive, Britain's most important logistics base, India, will also become extremely dangerous, and our navy will also threaten the Red Sea and the Middle East.  Therefore, the Chinese must hope that we will take the opportunity to attack the British Attacking Guangdong is just a reason for them to avoid this battle and sit back and watch the British lose.  However, if all Southeast Asian countries are really occupied by us, how will they get assistance from Britain and the United States?  Burma Highway?  That wouldn't be able to transport much supplies at all.  " "Or do they think they have the ability to take us out of those places again?  "Tojo Hideki said suddenly. "" Ishihara smiled and looked over in surprise, and then smiled after a long time.He nodded, "Yes, what you said makes sense." "Then do you think they have this ability?" Tojo Hideki asked again.  "The Chinese seem to be very confident recently." Obata Toshishiro pondered, "and their actions are always unexpected." "So I think we should not follow the path they have planned for us." Ishihara smiled and smiled  Mouth, "Let's let the British go for now and take down the other target first!" "" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!
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