Age of Conquest Reborn

The 103rd and 104th Divisions of the Japanese Fourteenth Army that attacked Luzon Island pursued the US troops all the way with a crazy energy. They were also lucky. The US troops they encountered were all

The cowardly troops who did not stand up to the challenge had long since disappeared without waiting for the Japanese to open up their stance and fight fiercely. They retreated all the way and were concentrated in Batangas and Amosiel.

Because of the extremely rapid progress, the 103rd and 104th Divisions are already at the forefront of the entire attack front of the Fourteenth Army, more than 200 kilometers away from other Japanese troops, and between the two divisions,

The distance between them is more than a hundred kilometers, and there is also the only mountainous area on Luzon Island in the middle. Lateral maneuvering and communication are extremely inconvenient.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the U.S. military. It is the only opportunity to defeat the Japanese army and divide and surround the two prominent Japanese divisions. This opportunity, if grasped properly, can help the U.S. military adjust its deployment on Luzon Island.

, to gain the upper hand, U.S. Army Commander-in-Chief MacArthur saw it, and Chief of Staff General Stilwell certainly saw it too.

The two top U.S. military commanders both saw an opportunity, but the approaches they took were completely opposite. MacArthur's approach was to order the U.S. troops that had retreated to Batangas and Amohill to move forward to the Hilai Mountains.

Blocking the Japanese divisions attacking eastward, he then ordered other troops to immediately move closer to the periphery of Manila. MacArthur's original intention was to use these almost scattered troops to gain time for the deployment of the defense of Manila.

In fact, at this time, MacArthur still had nine entire divisions that had not been attacked, with nearly 190,000 troops, and six of them were near Batangas and Amohill.

, if we take advantage of the great opportunity of the Japanese 103rd and 104th Divisions to advance alone, with inconvenient horizontal communication, and the temporary inability of follow-up troops to keep up, we can completely encircle or even annihilate the Japanese troops of the two divisions with the existing strength.

If MacArthur really carried out the Batangas and Amosiel battles, then the next battle would be much easier for the Americans to fight. The U.S. military's strength on Luzon Island was already greater than that of the Japanese Fourteenth Army.

The two divisions have more than 40,000 Japanese troops. This will completely change the comparison of military strength between the United States and Japan. By then, Ito Yanzaburo may be stretched thin in the use of troops!

But MacArthur's inner fear of the fierce Japanese offensive made him instinctively ignore this great opportunity that could change the situation in Luzon Island. MacArthur's biggest worry was who was afraid of encircling Japanese troops 103 and 104 in the Hillai Mountains.

, it could not end quickly. It became a stalemate battle from which there was no way out. The main force of the Japanese army caught up later, and it was not certain who would encircle whom. The troops of his six divisions were completely surrendered in the Xilai Mountains.

So, what should we do next for Manila? What should we use to defend it? MacArthur's biggest mistake was to overestimate the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army.

In fact, the battle was completely feasible. Six divisions were divided into two divisions to encircle the Japanese troops. The ratio of strength was more than three to one. Moreover, the firepower and equipment of the US troops exceeded the Japanese troops several times.

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If the follow-up main force of the Japanese army wants to catch up, it will take less than four or five days to cover a distance of more than 200 kilometers. It is impossible to catch up because the Japanese army is not a mechanized force. It can be reached quickly by relying on the two feet of the soldiers.

To what extent?

If blocking troops are deployed along the way, it is not required to prevent the Japanese army from continuing to advance. It only needs to be delayed or delayed. In this case, at least two or three days can be gained, nearly a week, and the price can be increased by more than three times.

With their own strength and firepower, they could not encircle and annihilate the two Japanese divisions that were advancing alone. Then the Americans should really commit collective suicide!

But General MacArthur, who claimed to be a famous general of his generation, just didn't dare. In his mind, there were only four words: "The Japanese army is ferocious." It seemed that General MacArthur, the leader of the gang, was frightened by the sudden attack by the Japanese.

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MacArthur's order was issued to the staff. When the chief of staff, General Stilwell, saw it, he was furious and cursed in his heart: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, did your fucking head get kicked by a donkey? This is a perfect opportunity.

In front of his eyes, he actually ordered the retreating troops to go to the Hillai Mountains to stop the Japanese army. How much fighting power does the dispersed troops still have?"

"Order six entire divisions that can quickly encircle two Japanese divisions and withdraw to the direction of Manila, and let go of the opportunity to annihilate the Japanese army. Then a normal commander would not do such a stupid thing.

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What made Stilwell even more furious was that he had already started to formulate a battle plan in the Hillai Mountains. The target was the lone Japanese 103rd and 104th Divisions. He was only waiting for the approval of the Commander-in-Chief, General Stilwell.

He personally rushed to the front line to command this battle, but just when he was ready, this old guy came up with such a trick!

Stilwell was so angry that he almost went crazy. This was the first fighter plane since the outbreak of the Pacific War. No matter how the other battlefields were fought, at least there was a chance to eliminate the Japanese army on Luzon Island. As long as Luzon Island

If it does not fall, the Americans will still persist. As for how the war situation will develop in the future, there will eventually be a solution. Although there has been no response from the country, they will never let the South Pacific islands fall into the hands of the Japanese!

Stilwell could no longer sit still, his face was ashen, and he walked to MacArthur's office with MacArthur's order and his own battle plan for the Hilley Mountains, his head filled with fireworks.

Stilwell stepped on the corridor with heavy military boots, his eyes burning like a bullfight. The passing US military officers cautiously saluted and said hello, but Chief of Staff Stilwell turned a blind eye. The officers looked at the Chief of Staff's appearance.

He looked like this, and his heart beat loudly, "Oh no, this so-called cowboy, the Chief of Staff, must have lost his temper again. Judging from the direction he is going, it should be the Commander-in-Chief's office. Oh, there must be another heavy rain and thunder!"

Sure enough, within five minutes after Stilwell entered MacArthur's office, thunderous roars and fierce quarrels erupted inside, including the sound of something breaking on the ground. The U.S. military officers at the headquarters

, we are all used to it. Every now and then, the commander-in-chief and the chief of staff will engage in such a civil and military drama.

Everyone is hiding away. When gods fight, mortals will suffer! No one will touch that bad guy. That guy has water in his head or is blind. Who knows how high the heavens and the earth will get involved, and maybe he will let the two big guys have a blast.

Evil Fire's target.

The officers also knew that Commander-in-Chief MacArthur must be the first to explode into a rage. With his bad temper, it was impossible not to explode! In fact, this time, the US military officers really guessed wrong and were the first to explode.

, is General Stilwell, Chief of Staff.

As soon as Stilwell entered MacArthur's office, the anger in his heart was rising. This old guy, the military situation on the front line was urgent, and all the troops were retreating. He was like a fire fighter, so busy that his feet were in the air.

, he was lucky enough to be in the office, drinking coffee and playing with the tropical fish in the fish tank.

He really had the demeanor of a general who remained calm despite the collapse of the mountain, but I don't know whether he was pretending to be calm or just like an ostrich. When he saw Stilwell coming in with an ugly face, MacArthur just glanced at him casually and said hello lightly.

: "Ah, Stilwell, you are here, please sit down and try my newly brewed coffee!"

Stilwell did not even salute or sit down, but said bluntly and forcefully: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, as the Chief of Staff of the headquarters, I have the responsibility and the right to remind you that your order is wrong.

The best opportunity to annihilate the enemy will be lost. I ask you to withdraw your order to withdraw the six divisions on the front lines of Batangas and Amohir to Manila!"

"I have drawn up a battle plan for the Hillai Mountains. As long as you approve it, I will personally rush to the front line, command the troops, encircle and annihilate the lone Japanese 103rd and 104th Divisions. This is the plan. Please take a look at it.

, Also, I must remind the Commander-in-Chief again, time, what we need is time, time is urgent, and fighter planes are fleeting!"

MacArthur raised his eyelids and did not pick up Stilwell's plan. He just gestured with his chin and said: "Put it on my desk. I will take a closer look when I have time. Chief of Staff Stilwell, and others."

Is it something? If not, execute my order immediately!"

"Under such a ferocious offensive by the Japanese army, any active combat behavior is extremely risky. From the beginning of the war to the present, you also know the ferocity of the Japanese army. Now, the most important thing is to remove the troops from the most dangerous eight dozen

I can't take the risk of withdrawing Yan and Amohir. I don't think I need to emphasize the importance of it too much, right?"

Stilwell was so angry that his head buzzed, and he almost lost his breath. The plan he had worked so hard to draw up, which was enough to change the passive war situation in Luzon Island, was easily dismissed with a few words that didn't smell like fart.

What on earth was this old guy thinking? Did he not see this opportunity, or did he not have this plan? If this opportunity is missed, the future of the US military will become extremely difficult!

Full of anger, ignited by these words, Stilwell's eyes were on fire, he stared at MacArthur, and shouted loudly: "General MacArthur, as an American general, you are derelict in your duties.

It’s a crime!”

"There is clearly a great opportunity to annihilate two Japanese divisions, why do you turn a blind eye? Moreover, you deny my correct battle plan. Let me tell you bluntly, you ordered to attack near Batangas and Amosiel.

The order for six divisions to retreat to the vicinity of Manila is wrong. It is the most ridiculous, stupid, and absurd order I have ever seen since I joined the US Army!"

(To be continued) Piao Tian Literature registered members recommend this work