Age of Conquest Reborn

> General Ito Genzaburo, the commander-in-chief of Japan’s Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force, was desperately retreating south with Tang Qiuli and several of his corps commanders.

During the Mogok Raid, Ito couldn't believe that no one survived. The overwhelming artillery fire made Ito extremely painful.

After Mogok's disastrous defeat and the Libao Grand Canyon defense line, what could happen if the ** division troops advancing in the direction of Mandalay did not withdraw southward and the fate of themselves and their subordinates would be the same?

Ito knew very well that the situation he faced was only one night. The unforgiving Tang Qiuli launched a ferocious attack from the east of Mandalay within a week and surrounded the dispatched troops on the line from Libao to Mandalay.

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Even if the interception was successful, with the current strength of the Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force, it would still take three days or five days to wait for domestic reinforcements for half a month. He would not give himself such time, which would sound the doomsday knell for the Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force.

After weighing the pros and cons, we immediately evacuated south to Yangon. After making this decision, we reported to the Tokyo base camp that the order to the base camp was to hold fast and to complete His Majesty the Emperor's plan for the Burma Campaign.

At about ten o'clock that night, a military meeting of senior generals above the rank of dispatched military commander was held. He wanted to tell Ito an order that would put him in a desperate situation. Ito was prepared to bear it himself.

Ito also believed that he would understand his good intentions. The senior Japanese generals who attended the meeting all knew what was going on today.

This can be seen from the face of the Commander-in-Chief, Ito, watching the generals take their seats. I believe that the dangerous situation we are facing now has the possibility of Mandalay being lost soon. I have decided to evacuate Mandalay starting at 11 o'clock tonight. The General Staff is responsible for formulating an evacuation plan.

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None of the Japanese generals said anything. In their hearts, the situation on the battlefield did not allow them to retreat. However, the arrogance of the Japanese soldiers made them avoid the word "retreat". There were only two words: "Retreat is a shame."

Although I agree with the commander-in-chief's order in my heart, this is what the little devil calls face and self-esteem, but when it comes to so-called mental problems, he dares to risk the world's taboo on this point and make the right decision. Ito has surpassed all Japanese soldiers.

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Ito also knows that he has no objection. He is very pleased that you are fighting for a better tomorrow without damaging the honor of the Japanese Emperor. Only then can we continue to serve in the Greater East Asia Holy War and cherish our lives. Please reorganize the troops immediately and adjourn the meeting.

The senior Japanese generals present shed tears. These Japanese officers had solemn expressions. Hai Yi couldn't help but shed tears. No one asked if they were from the base camp.

Gentlemen, please stay. His voice was sharp and trembling. Lieutenant General Takemura Yamaichi, Chief of Staff of Japan's Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force, looked like he wanted to kill someone.

Ito glanced at Takemura without surprise and treated him like air and continued: Start preparing to evacuate south to Yangon immediately. Takemura was really angry. Ito was no longer worthy of being a general of the Japanese Empire and escaping from the battle.

He was convinced by Ito's decision that any imperial general would never retreat, especially when faced with the inferior China people. This not only brought shame to the Imperial Army, but also brought shame to the cowards and scum of the Army, Takemura's heart.

Seeing that Ito didn't take him seriously at all, his tone became a little sinister and said: I hope you can take back the order you just made. If your behavior like this will lead to a military court, I will not forgive your decision, let alone carry out your wrong order.

Report everything truthfully to the base camp

Ito narrowed his eyes and gave a difficult smile. The smile looked very ferocious. Takemura-kun, you are no longer the chief of staff of the dispatched army. I understand that you will be relieved of your position as chief of staff. General Takemura needs a rest. Something went wrong.

Ito, the four tall and round guard who came up, glanced at the stunned senior generals and said: Do you want to question my order? The generals hurriedly dispersed. Only that fool would be willing to have his jade broken. But his head is not as valuable.

Looking at the empty conference room with sweat-soaked underwear, it was possible that the young officers were firmly opposed to retreat and had their military power taken away from them.

Just for disobeying orders from the base camp, luckily the mad dogs outside have no favorable impression of this chief of staff at all.

After thinking about it, he ordered the engineering troops to remove all the landmines and unmovable weapons and artillery shells to block the pursuit of the Army Division troops from the direction of Mogok, and then let these landmines explode all over the sky and send them to the west. Ito thought viciously.

The Japanese army began to retreat. The Japanese soldiers were organized and disciplined. With the withdrawal of the infantry, more than 200,000 troops followed the commander-in-chief's order and laid mines everywhere.

While Ito directed the troops to withdraw from Feng Jiwu's Eastern Front Combat Group, he dispatched four divisions of security troops to build positions. For the Japanese troops, only the troops of the ** division carried out flank attacks.

Can Tang Qiuli's main force, which has been entangled for two or three days, let him go? Ito placed four divisions in the east of Mandalay to cover the main force and dispatched the main force to retreat, making a plan for the whole army to retreat.

Ito did not expect otherwise, but the four divisions he sent to stop Feng Jiwu

(To be continued) (To be continued, you are welcome to come to Qidian (*.) to vote for recommendation, monthly votes are my biggest motivation)