Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 1,109 Jedi

General Ito Genzaburo, the commander of Japan's Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force, saw that the British had begun to break out from Mandalay according to his plan. He could predict that June 9, 1940, would be the last day for the British in Indochina.

In the days since his existence, after this battle, the situation in Indochina will be determined. He has already considered the issue of establishing prisoner of war camps.

After giving instructions to the chief of staff, Major General Koizumi, he half-jokingly warned, "Mr. Koizumi, the management force of the prisoner of war camp should not be too small! Also, select some good-tempered soldiers and officers." After saying that, he shook his head, as if

Somewhat helplessly, he muttered to himself: "How much food should I use to feed so many British prisoners of war? It's really a headache."

Almost at the same time, Alexander, who received the news of Francis' successful breakout, immediately sent a telegram to Tang Qiuli, "Dear Vice Chairman Tang, I want to inform you of the most exciting news. I have just received my

Chief of Staff, Major General Francis

According to reports, after fierce fighting, the British Imperial Army in Mandalay successfully broke through the Japanese encirclement and repelled the Japanese pursuing troops. They are currently advancing towards Myitkyina. I hope that your troops can fight with them on the way.

We will meet in victory! Congratulate me!"

Alexander's telegram was filled with optimism and unconcealable pride. After reading the telegram, Tang Qiuli couldn't help but shake his head and said: "Successful breakout? God knows, it may be the beginning of disaster for the British. Chang Feng, from now on

Since then, we have used the radio station malfunction as an excuse to cut off all contact with Alexander and the Chongqing government."

"Next, it's time for the British to experience an unforgettable scene. Alexander, who is desperate and desperate, will use all his strength. There is no need for us to go through this muddy water again. Let's get some peace and quiet. Also, order Chu Tian,

The special operations detachment closely monitors all battles that occur along the British army's retreat, and the battle situation needs to be reported at any time."

The British who broke out from Mandalay were rushing towards a huge trap. On the one hand, the formation of this trap was due to the insidiousness and cunning of the Japanese supreme commander Ito Yanzaburo. On the other hand, it was not Tang Qiuli.

The bait thrown out opened a door to India in Myitkyina in northern Burma, attracting the British to go north regardless of the cost.

In order to make this bloody battle between the Japanese and the British in Burma, Tang Qiuli racked his brains and did a lot of tricks. It was not easy to get to the current situation, a bloody battle between the British army and the Japanese army.

It is inevitable that no matter which party is killed or each other is harmed, it will be beneficial to Tang Qiuli. At this time, it is not easy to interfere in this matter.

Even Bhamo couldn't stay. Alexander, in desperation, could run directly from Tengchong to Bhamo to find Tang Qiuli. Even Chairman Chiang Kai-shek in Chongqing would not be able to withstand the pressure from the British and Americans.

When forcing yourself to send troops, it is best to play missing at this time. After a few days, everything is a foregone conclusion, and you can calmly deal with it.

Whether Tang Qiuli used conspiracy or tricks, the British and the Japanese inevitably encountered each other and became a pawn in his strategic layout in Southeast Asia. The losses were those who should not be present in this land.

The military power in the world and the fishermen's profit are his biggest gains from this time of manipulation.

The British troops withdrew to the direction of Myitkyina, with the Japanese troops in hot pursuit, but there was not much confusion. The fact that Francis successfully broke through in the early morning established a strong foundation among the hundreds of thousands of British and Burmese soldiers.

Prestige, he constantly ordered the retreating troops to use all available terrain to block the pursuing Japanese troops.

As for Ito Genzaburo, his purpose was to drive the British into the huge ambush circle set up by Ribo. He did not order the pursuing troops, and used all his strength to attack the retreating British troops. He just maintained an appropriate distance and pressure, so that

The British cannot have too many thoughts about retreat. There seems to be a tacit understanding between the British and the Japanese.

One pursues and the other retreats. The British rearguard troops responsible for blocking can always repel the pursuing Japanese troops and buy relatively ample time for the main force. This gives Major General Francis, who is commanding the retreat, a new understanding of the combat effectiveness of his troops.

It is estimated that by noon on June 9, the British vanguard force, the 7th Mechanized Division, had arrived at the mountain pass at the southern foot of Libao.

There were too many British troops retreating. The vanguard arrived at Libao, and the rearguard troops were still fighting and retreating on the Meimi line. They were dozens of kilometers apart. For some unknown reason, a large number of troops sneaked in among the retreating troops.

There are more than 20,000 expatriates, many of whom drive private cars and carry a large amount of belongings, which also makes the retreat much slower.

When Francis discovered it after daybreak, expatriates and army soldiers were mixed together, and military vehicles, tanks and civilian cars were crowded together. They were fighting for each other, and they all wanted to run forward as quickly as possible, turning the narrow road leading to Myitkyina.

It was so crowded that Francis immediately understood that these expats should have evacuated to Mandalay from Yangon and Bangkok along with the defeated troops.

I don’t know what channel he got to know the time for the troops to withdraw. He mixed with the troops and evacuated Mandalay together. It was such a messy scene. Francis was furious at the time. He no longer had the time or energy to hold the troop commander accountable.

If such a crowded and chaotic situation does not change, even the Japanese infantry will not be able to catch up.

In case the Japanese plane arrived and a burst of bombs dropped, it would be a massacre. He immediately ordered the headquarters guard regiment to act as the military police. All civilian vehicles blocking the intersection would be pushed down the deep gorge by the roadside with tanks.

The soldiers were eager to retreat. After receiving the order, they did not care about the friendship between their compatriots.

One after another, civilian vehicles, along with the gold and silver on them, were pushed down. From time to time, black smoke rose up in the mountain stream. Most of the British property that they had plundered for many years in the Southeast Asian colonies suddenly disappeared.

There were howls and curses, and Francis became the object of the most vicious curses by these subjects of the British Empire.

Francis, who had just solved the traffic problem, received bad news. The pursuing Japanese army suddenly intensified their offensive efforts. Not only did they invest several times more troops, a large number of tanks also appeared, and the rearguard troops were also attacked.

When the Japanese heavy artillery bombarded them, the mission began to become difficult.

After receiving the report, Francis instinctively sensed a huge danger, which was slowly approaching. The Japanese army uncharacteristically stepped up their attacks. Is there any conspiracy inside? Look at the terrain ahead, a winding road.

The trail is hidden in a long canyon with no end in sight. Although the peaks on both sides are not very high or steep, they are densely wooded and rugged with strange rocks, and are dangerous everywhere.

Thinking about it again, the early morning breakout seemed to go too smoothly. Francis ordered the vanguard 7th Mechanized Infantry Division to stop advancing, dispatched troops, and looked for other roads. They had already come here. Francis would rather waste more time on the road.

Walking through the grand canyon in front of you that seems to be full of murderous aura.

Ito, who was chasing after him, saw the resistance of the British army and became tenacious, and showed signs of stopping his advance. He smiled coldly in his heart, knowing that the British commander, after being dizzy and hurriedly retreating for several hours, finally

I sensed that something was not quite right about the situation, but it was already too late. Even if the British turned around now, it would be too late.

Ito calmly ordered: "Immediately order the dispatched military aviation troops to take off and bomb the British troops on the Libo line. The pursuit troops will continue to increase the intensity of the attack and must rush all the British into the canyon."

The Japanese army dispatched tank troops and launched the most violent attack since their retreat against the British troops blocking the rearguard. At this time, the British troops could not stand it anymore and retreated under the huge pressure. Now, even if Francis

He had found another direction that could bypass Libao, and Ito would not give him the opportunity or time to change the route. Moreover, this was the only passage to Myitkyina within a radius of dozens of kilometers.

Only a few kilometers away from the mountain pass at the southern foot of Ribo, Lieutenant General Takahashi Eemon, who was ordered to temporarily command the Japanese ambush force, put down his telescope and said to the staff beside him: "Order all artillery units to enter combat status immediately," and then

Following Takahashi's order, on both sides of the mountain road that stretches for dozens of kilometers in Libao, hundreds of Japanese artillery slowly raised their ferocious muzzles. The Japanese soldiers holding the cannonballs stared at the gun in the commander's hand.

Little red flag.

Francis could no longer hesitate. The British rearguard, who could not withstand the huge pressure of the Japanese army, retreated step by step, gradually getting closer to the large army and huddled together. The Japanese artillery shells were already whizzing over. "Order down, and...

Pass through the canyon in front at the fastest speed. No matter what kind of obstruction is encountered, the troops are not allowed to retreat or stay," Francis said with a livid face. He decided to take a gamble and give it a try. The bet was that there would be no Japanese ambush in front of him.

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Lieutenant General Takahashi Eemon, watching the British soldiers pouring into the canyon like a tide, straightened the mustache on his lips with satisfaction, "Kaishi, Commander Ito's great ingenuity, the British have entered the net,

Send a report to His Excellency the Commander, the plan is going well."

The narrow mountain road was crowded with fast-running British and Burmese soldiers, various military vehicles and tanks. Amidst the crowded flow of people, they scurried left and right. An atmosphere of tension, fear and suffocation enveloped this canyon.

More than thirty minutes later, the canyon had swallowed hundreds of thousands of British and Burmese soldiers. Those who remained outside the canyon were being fiercely attacked by the Japanese army, which further intensified the tense atmosphere.

Francis had been forced to abandon his car. Under the protection of more than a dozen guards, he was crowded in the crowd of soldiers. Suddenly, there was an unusual sound among the noisy sounds, and there was a burst of sound in the clear sky.

The strange whistling sound, from far to near, made people's skin tighten with irritation. A staff officer looked up to the sky, and suddenly screamed "Artillery attack!"

(To be continued)

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