Age of Conquest Reborn

On the evening of July 3rd, Zhao Yuhe, chief of staff of division commander Tang Qiuli’s office at the Guangzhou Garrison District Headquarters, opened the door and walked in. Tang Qiuli raised his head and said hello, "Yuhe, you came just in time. In the past two days, Dong Qiuli has

Are there any changes on the Pacific battlefield?"

Zhao Yuhe held a folder and replied: "Commander, I am here to report to you precisely for this matter. The U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet only anchored at the Los Angeles Military Port for one night. The next day, in July,

One morning, we left Los Angeles, and at this time, we had sailed into the waters near the Hawaiian Islands. Division Commander, can you think that the US Pacific Fleet is performing escort missions, and the US military has sent more troops to the Hawaiian Islands battlefield!"

Tang Qiuli said with a smile: "Your analysis is absolutely correct. The U.S. Second Army suffered heavy losses from the Japanese at the beginning of the landing. Commander Harrison is in urgent need of troop support to attack Hawaii Island in depth. Otherwise, he will be trapped there."

However, the landing site of more than 100 square kilometers can be eaten alive by the Japanese, and the Pacific Fleet is rushing back and forth, which is difficult enough for them."

"Yuhe, apart from that, what else is going on? Hasn't the Japanese Seventh Army on Hawaii Island made any big moves in the past two days?" Tang Qiuli asked again.

Zhao Yuhe shook his head and replied: "Commander, no, the Japanese army has not launched a large-scale attack, and the battlefield is in a relatively quiet state. However, the Japanese naval combined fleet that you ordered the intelligence department to pay attention to has shown an abnormal reaction!

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"Oh!" Tang Qiuli stopped sorting out the documents at hand and exclaimed in surprise, "Yuhe, please tell me carefully, is there any unusual behavior by the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet?"

Zhao Yuhe replied: "One day ago, on the evening of July 2nd, the United Fleet, which usually had extremely frequent radio contacts, suddenly entered a state of radio silence. According to the radio signals captured by the Intelligence Analysis Center of the Intelligence Department, there were only two major

The power radio is in normal use, but so far, it is still in a silent state. The Intelligence Department felt that this situation was abnormal, so it reported it!"

Tang Qiuli did not speak, but frowned and thought. Suddenly, he looked up at Zhao Yuhe and asked: "Yuhe, can the Intelligence Department determine the approximate location of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet?"

Zhao Yuhe looked at the folder in his hand and replied: "The information reported by the intelligence office contains this information. The location of the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet is in the waters near Midway Island, a straight line distance from the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

, a voyage of no more than six hours, there is a scattered island composed of coral reefs, but it has almost no military value!"

Tang Qiuli walked quickly to the map and looked at the locations of Midway Island and the Hawaiian Islands. He nodded frequently, turned to Zhao Yuhe and said, "Yuhe, the U.S. Pacific Fleet is in danger. The Japanese Navy Combined Fleet has already set its sights on them.

If nothing goes wrong, from tonight to dawn tomorrow, a war will break out in this sea area, the very smart Yamamoto Isoroku!"

Zhao Yuhe said uncertainly: "Commander, are you saying that the Japanese Navy's combined fleet is lurking in the waters near Midway Island, looking for fighter planes, and this fighter plane will appear tonight or at dawn tomorrow?"

Tang Qiuli's eyes flashed with light and he said: "Yes, Yamamoto Isoroku is an extraordinary Japanese naval commander. This guy's military skills are quite the essence of our ancestors. He is cunning and fierce, and his tactics are flexible and maneuverable, and he can sneak attack on pearls."

It was his handiwork that led to the first escort of the Pacific Fleet. Yamamoto did not alarm the Americans, but just made them relax their vigilance. In the art of war, this is called invisible and humble."

"Yamamoto has a big appetite this time. If the U.S. Pacific Fleet, as we judge, is escorting the follow-up troops of the U.S. Second Army to the battlefield on Hawaii Island, Yamamoto will not only kill the U.S. Pacific Fleet, but also tens of thousands of U.S. infantry

, this guy is so cruel! What a big deal!"

Zhao Yuhe seemed stunned and said: "Sir, how many tens of thousands of people are there, and they will all be buried at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean? The Americans are afraid that they will be injured!"

Tang Qiuli nodded and ordered: "Yuhe, order the Intelligence Department to collect information on Yamamoto Isoroku from all sources. This is a very dangerous guy. In the future Pacific battlefield, he will be a strong opponent of our fleet."

, if possible, find an opportunity to get rid of him!"

Zhao Yuhe recorded the division commander's order and left. Tang Qiuli stood motionless in front of the window with his hands on his shoulders, looking at the Pacific Ocean in the distance through the Guangzhou night. If the US Pacific Fleet suffered another heavy blow, it would

This means that in the Eastern Pacific battlefield, the Japanese army has achieved an absolute advantage, and the Luzon battlefield should also change.

If the Americans do not have a better way to reverse this situation, the Pacific War will enter a new stage. The Japanese military power will be spread all over the Pacific, and the American military power will be forced to shrink to the mainland. By the time they participate in the war,

It will also be ahead of schedule. It seems that the Hong Kong campaign should be launched immediately!

On the night of July 3rd, at 9:15, in the waters near Midway Island, Rouse Hill Reef, where the Japanese naval combined fleet was lurking, in the command cabin of the fleet flagship "Nagato", Admiral Yamamoto was leaning on his chair with his eyes closed.

Relax, in the huge command cabin, there is no one except Yamamoto himself. The officers of the Combined Fleet all know the habits of Commander Yamamoto. Before deciding on a major campaign, he likes to take long exams quietly alone!

Compared with the tense and busy situation in the cabin next door, where staff officers were coming in and out, the space where Yamamoto was located was a bit quiet and depressing. General Yamamoto seemed to be concentrating with his eyes closed, but in fact, his mind was spinning rapidly, and his fingers were spinning.

The subconscious tapping on the table exposed the real world in his heart.

"According to normal circumstances, the U.S. Pacific Fleet has entered the sea area only 24 hours away from Hawaii Island at this time, and fighter planes appeared there. However, why has the submarine of the U.S. Pacific Fleet covertly tracked and reconnoitred not sent back any information?

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"Could it be that an unexpected situation occurred and the submarine was discovered and sunk by an American submarine hunter? The fleet's radio silence is certainly conducive to lurking and will not expose the target, but it also restricts communication. I think I am like this now.

I can only wait hard!" Yamamoto was secretly anxious. If he lost this opportunity that he had waited so hard for, he would regret it for the rest of his life!

"Bang, bang, bang!" There was a gentle knock on the door of the cabin. Yamamoto opened his eyes suddenly and almost jumped up to open the door. A ray of joy disappeared in a flash. "There is news from the submarine force," he ordered.

However, unless there is a telegram from the base camp or the submarine force, no one should disturb you. At this time, there will be no telegram from the base camp, and you will only have the news you are looking forward to.

"Come in!" Admiral Yamamoto once again maintained his motionless posture, seemingly very calm. However, deep expectations could be heard in the voice of the Commander. Vice Admiral Matsuda Osamu, Chief of Staff of the Fleet, hurriedly said

Come in.

"Your Excellency, Commander, I have received information from the submarine force that the US Pacific Fleet has entered the waters east of Hawaii Island. It is a six-hour straight-line voyage from where our fleet is lurking. Moreover, among the formations, there are

Hundreds of troop transport ships, Commander, everything is as you expected, fighter planes have appeared!" Chief of Staff Matsuda's voice was filled with ecstasy!

General Yamamoto smiled calmly and reservedly. In the eyes of Chief of Staff Matsuda, he was Commander Yamamoto. He had everything under control and his calmness. This kind of calm demeanor that showed no emotion or anger was enough for him to learn from.

Half a lifetime.

Yamamoto stood up and said in a calm but clear tone: "Chief of Staff Matsuda, convey my order. The commander of the first aircraft carrier group, Rear Admiral Masa Kagezhao, will lead the fleet to weigh anchor immediately and rush to an area three hundred nautical miles east of Hawaii Island.

, waiting for my order to attack, to emphasize that the first aircraft carrier formation is the second wave of attack force, and the target must not be exposed in advance."

"Order the headquarters fleet to immediately approach the location of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in a concealed manner. It must arrive at the designated target area at 4 a.m. on July 4th. The fleet continues to maintain radio silence and orders the submarine fleet to report every hour.

Position of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Matsuda-kun, the moment of decisive battle has arrived. This battle will be the beginning of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s dominance of the Pacific waters. Let’s work hard together!”

Chief of Staff Matsuda stood at attention and said loudly: "Ha Yi! Immediately execute the order of Your Majesty the Commander. All the Imperial officers and soldiers of our combined fleet will witness with their own eyes the great miracle you have created, General!"

Seeing the back of Chief of Staff Matsuda leaving like clockwork, Admiral Yamamoto smiled slightly, "Witness the miracle! This guy Matsuda is very interesting. If the main fleet attacks fiercely, the U.S. Pacific Fleet will inevitably retreat with all its strength.

The first aircraft carrier formation of Masa Kagesho will attack again, and with two consecutive attacks, the Pacific Fleet will once again become history, and together with tens of thousands of American soldiers, they will all be the prey of Isoroku Yamamoto."

Pouring a glass of sake, General Yamamoto took a sip with great feeling, nodded in admiration, and then leaned on the chair again. This time, he really closed his eyes and rested, and soon fell asleep. This is also the way to be a general.

There is tension and relaxation. The combat order has been issued. Next, it depends on the officers and soldiers below.

In the dark night, the wind picked up, the strong wind howled, and rolled up thousands of waves, like hills, surging on the vast sea. The entire East Pacific Ocean fell into a world of riots and restlessness. In this thick and heavy sea,

Ink, the wind roared, and in the night with huge waves, the Japanese Navy's combined fleet divided into two groups, lifted anchor from the hiding place, and bit into the US Pacific Fleet like a vise!