Age of Conquest Reborn

Although he had been mentally prepared for a long time, once the premonition became reality, Major General Whiteman, commander of the US Third Army, still felt a sense of despair in his heart. Only now did he realize that he thought he could defend the defense line in the Calais Mountains.

After surviving a week, and finally being able to retreat half-heartedly to Manila with the remaining soldiers, it seems now to be a very ridiculous and childish, even ridiculous idea.

The Japanese attack in the first three days was obviously of a probing nature. The three-day attack found out the details of the Third Army, and also beat the Third Army to bruises and low morale. Now, Ito Yanzaburo on the opposite side finally

A fierce final blow was launched. If the Japanese army fought like this from the beginning, Commander Whiteman had no doubt that his third army could survive two days or more than a week. It was ridiculous to think about it.

Now, even if we immediately evacuate the defense line in the Calais Mountains, it is impossible to do it. The fierce and bloodthirsty Japanese soldiers all over the mountains and plains will be like beasts and kill the soldiers of the Third Army one by one on the way to Manila.

, even whether he, a major general, can escape back to Manila with his life is still unknown. So what if he withdraws to Manila? Can Commander-in-Chief MacArthur spare him?

Full of despair, but with a gambler's mentality, Commander Whiteman ordered the communications officer, "Immediately convey my order. All frontline troops must hold their positions for more than an hour no matter what the circumstances. I will send

The Air Force supports you, and orders all fighters and bombers of the First and Second Air Forces to take off immediately and rush to the defense line in the Calais Mountains to support the ground forces. Let me emphasize, it is all aircraft!"

On the other side of the Calais Mountains, in a tent, General Ito Genzaburo was sitting on a wicker chair with a general demeanor. His eyes were slightly closed, and he held a command sword inlaid with gold flowers tightly in his white hat.

On his gloved hands, he was listening to a report from the chief of staff, Major General Kawashima, on the development of the offensive.

Major General Kawashima said: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, at 5:30, the troops launched the attack on time. So far, the 87th Division, the 89th Division, the 95th Division, and the 120th Division have

The regiment, Tanaka Brigade, and Kuraki Brigade have broken through the first-line positions of the US military in many places and are attacking the second line of defense of the US military. Commander Yoshihiko Haruta's 14th Army has entered the starting position."

General Ito's eyes suddenly opened and asked: "Kawashima-kun, are there no movements of US military aircraft?"

Major General Kawashima shook his head and replied: "Commander-in-Chief, no US aircraft have been found on the battlefield yet."

General Ito nodded slightly, his face was calm, and he still had a steady posture. It seemed that everything that happened on the battlefield was under his control. However, Major General Kawashima discovered that the commander-in-chief's hands holding the sword became more and more...

The tighter the grip, the general's heart is not as confident and calm as it appears. He is nervous and uneasy. Of course, Major General Kawashima, who is very good at understanding the psychology of his superiors, will not point it out stupidly.

He also put on a posture of respectfully waiting for orders from His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief. After a few minutes, General Ito asked: "Kawashima-kun, how long has it been since the infantry started attacking?"

Major General Kawashima replied: "Commander-in-Chief, since the bombardment stopped, the infantry troops have been attacking for nearly an hour. In such a short period of time, the ability to break through the first line of the US military's positions in many places is enough to prove that the Emperor of Japan

The combat effectiveness of military soldiers!”

Major General Kawashima misunderstood General Ito's meaning. He thought that General Ito asked this question because he was dissatisfied with the effectiveness of the infantry attack. As the chief of staff, it was necessary to explain to the attacking troops.

General Ito stood up suddenly and said: "Kawashima-kun, convey my order. All attacking troops should immediately stop attacking the second line of defense of the US military and focus on annihilating the soldiers on the first line of defense of the US military!"

Major General Kawashima was puzzled and couldn't help asking: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, the troops' attack is gaining momentum and the morale of the soldiers is also strong. Why don't we take this opportunity to break through the second line of the US military in one fell swoop?"

defense line, and furthermore, if the US troops on the second line of defense carry out counterattacks at various breaches, it will cause huge casualties to the unsteady offensive troops, and it will easily cause chaos to the offensive troops. Please

Think twice!"

Ito smiled contemptuously and said: "Counter assault? Do Americans have the guts and ability? The ones who are in chaos should be the Americans. Kawashima-kun, don't forget the purpose of our battle. Since the U.S. military's aircraft have so far

If they haven't appeared yet, then our imperial army will fight them out! Do you understand?"

Major General Kawashima suddenly understood, looked at Commander-in-Chief Ito with admiration, and hurriedly conveyed the order.

The order was issued to the commanders of the Japanese troops. Although they complained about Commander-in-Chief Ito for issuing such an incredible order on the battlefield, they still resolutely carried it out. After the battle, this order was called

A divine command.

Nearly 100,000 Japanese soldiers immediately spread out to the left and right wings to besiege the U.S. troops. Under the fierce attack of the Japanese troops, the first line of defense of the U.S. Third Army was instantly riddled with holes. More than 30,000 U.S. soldiers fell into

surrounded by Japanese troops.

On the battlefield in the Calais Mountains, the sound of gunfire and shouts of killing were loud. The news reached Commander Whiteman. His eyes were red with anxiety. If the troops on the first line of defense were surrounded and eliminated by the Japanese army, the second line of defense would be destroyed.

The more than 20,000 soldiers on board could not stop the Japanese offensive in any case. The only thing he could do was to order commanders at all levels to withdraw the troops on the first line of defense to the second line as much as possible.

On the defensive line.

In other words, you can get out as much as you can. More than an hour has passed since the Japanese infantry attack. The U.S. military officers and soldiers, the planes they were looking forward to, have not yet appeared. Listening to the first line of defense, they can't tell the difference.

Seeing the sound of gunfire and the smoke, the American soldiers on the second line of defense trembled in their hearts and prayed for God's blessing for their brothers.

If we follow normal tactics, the U.S. Third Army at this time should immediately organize its forces to launch a counterattack against the Japanese army and push the Japanese army back. However, Commander Whiteman has only such pitiful troops to defend.

The second line of defense was only a drop in the bucket, so how could they still have the strength to fight back? Commander Whiteman was not that stupid. To have more than 20,000 soldiers to fight back against nearly 100,000 Japanese troops was almost like asking for death.

Near five o'clock in the morning on August 30, facing a glimmer of morning light from the east, the American soldiers finally saw a group of eagles flying from the sky. According to Commander Whiteman's strict order, after a delay of thirty

A few minutes later, all the fighter planes of the 1st and 2nd Air Forces of the US Southwest Pacific Theater came out to support the brothers on the ground in the Calais Mountains.

Looking at the belated arrival of the aircraft fleet, the American soldiers on the second line of defense felt as if they were seeing God. They couldn't help shouting. It was not just the planes that were coming, but they could also ensure that they would not be attacked by the vicious Japanese soldiers.

With a cold bayonet and a protector pierced into the chest, for the US soldiers who rely heavily on air and ground firepower, the planes flying from the sky with white five-pointed stars under their wings are like giving them a reassurance, which will lower the morale of the soldiers.

, it will be different immediately!

After receiving the report, Commander Whiteman immediately perked up. He finally issued the first order with a clear purpose since the battle began, "All troops on the second line of defense, under the cover and support of aircraft,

Start a counterattack immediately, retake the first line of defense, and rescue the surrounded troops!" Only with hundreds of aircraft did he have such confidence and courage.

As far as the situation on the battlefield is concerned, Commander Whiteman's order is undoubtedly correct. If the first position is lost, the second position will be destroyed immediately! Moreover, based on the distance between the first position and the second position,

From the looks of it, it is obviously not suitable for a large fleet of aircraft to support defense. Otherwise, the bombs will fall on the Americans themselves, and without the support of aircraft, the Third Army will be nothing in front of the fiercely attacking Japanese army!

On the other side of the Calais Mountains, at the Japanese military headquarters, Chief of Staff Kawashima hurried into the tent and reported excitedly to General Ito, who was obviously unable to sit still: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, it is as you expected,

When the Imperial Army troops were dividing and surrounding the US troops on the first line of defense, US military planes appeared, and according to our reconnaissance plane reports, they were dispatched in full force!"

General Ito could no longer maintain his pretense of calmness. He suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Go west! Go west! Kawashima-kun, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has finally come. Order Kashima Air Force, Araki Air Force, and Kuroda Air Force."

, attack according to the predetermined plan, and tell them that what I want is to shoot down all American planes!"

Kawashima quickly ordered a senior staff officer to convey the Commander-in-Chief's order. He then said to General Ito: "Commander-in-Chief, there is another piece of news that is not very good. After the US military aircraft appeared on the battlefield in the Calais Mountains,

, with the cover and support of aircraft, the U.S. military launched a full-line counterattack against our Imperial Army troops who were encircling and annihilating the U.S. troops on the first line of defense. The U.S. military invested approximately 30,000 troops. At the same time, the troops were divided and surrounded by our army.

The US military is trying its best to break through the encirclement!"

General Ito suddenly burst into laughter. He laughed so proudly and happily that Chief Kawashima was confused for a while. He looked at the laughing Commander-in-Chief Ito with a straight brow. He found that he could not figure out this superior.

Got it!

General Ito stopped laughing, looked at the dazed Major General Kawashima, and said in a very complacent tone: "Kawashima-kun, this is great news! You see, since the US military takes the initiative, it relies on providing fire support.

With the aircraft, the Americans abandoned their existing positions, and when the imperial army attacked the second U.S. position, wouldn’t it be like entering an uninhabited land!”

(To be continued)