Age of Conquest Reborn

The landing force commanded by Battelle launched a massive attack in the direction of Adelaide, basically attracting the attention of the Japanese troops in southern Australia. As for the main force of the Japanese garrison in Australia far north, it was not within the scope of Tang Qiusheng's consideration.

Within, at least within the next month, there is no need to consider this factor. Thousands of kilometers across the north and south of Australia, how can it be easy for the Japanese army to turn around and go south for reinforcements?

Of course, Tang Qiusheng could not put all the pressure on Battelle's shoulders. From the moment he received the intelligence just now, he knew that the battle to land in Melbourne would be smoother than originally expected. In Melbourne and its surrounding areas,

A total of more than 50,000 people were stationed in the two main divisions of the Japanese army.

At present, there are more than 30,000 troops to reinforce Adelaide. The remaining Japanese defensive troops of less than 20,000 are not enough in front of their own troops of more than 100,000. In addition, they are unprepared to attack, and there is no chance of a successful landing.

Any suspense.

What I want to consider is to deal a heavy blow to the Japanese troops in Melbourne and its surrounding areas on their way to reinforce Adelaide. Leaving the strong defenses and exposing the Japanese troops in the wild is a good opportunity to hit them hard!

"Qiuquan, my plan is this. The Japanese troops stationed in Melbourne and its surrounding areas are the 43rd Division and the 45th Division. If you want to reinforce Adelaide, you must pass through Ararat and Beaumont.

We can dispatch most of the carrier-based aircraft on the Dun and Tailem Bend lines and carry out large-scale air strikes on the way!" Tang Qiusheng pointed at the map and said.

Seeing that Tang Qiuquan was listening intently, Tang Qiusheng continued: "The effect of the air strike will be very amazing. The Japanese troops reinforcing Adelaide would never have expected it. We will have a carrier-based aircraft group appearing in that direction. My only choice is

What I am worried about is that although a considerable part of the Japanese 21st Air Force stationed northwest of Melbourne has gone to reinforce Adelaide, the remaining Japanese combat aircraft will cause greater damage to our landing operations.

threaten!"

"And the number of carrier-based aircraft in our escort fleet is so large. We must not only air attack the reinforced Japanese troops, but also fight with the remaining air forces of the Japanese 21st Air Force. We have to take care of both directions. We are short of troops!"

"It is indeed a real problem!" Tang Qiuquan admitted. Although the escort fleet under his command has four aircraft carriers, the number of carrier-based aircraft is only more than 300, of which there are only more than 200 fighter jets. If you want to take care of both operations,

There are not enough troops in that direction.

Originally, according to the previous Australian campaign plan, Wu Zhenjiang's aircraft fleet was divided into two groups. One group was to provide air fire support for the landing troops in the direction of Adelaide. The other group was in the direction of Melbourne. However, after changing the battle plan, Battelle

The troops he commanded took the lead in the attack, and Wu Zhenjiang's fleet was all used in the direction of Adelaide. Because of this, he achieved a record of almost annihilating the Japanese Seventeenth Air Force.

But it also caused practical difficulties for the landing force in the Melbourne direction. The air cover force was insufficient. The Japanese 21st Air Force was a problem. The remaining combat aircraft were enough to form a close match with the fleet's carrier-based aircraft.

scene.

Unless this problem is solved, Tang Qiusheng's plan to launch an air attack on the Japanese army to reinforce the Adelaide troops on the way is just an empty talk. Neither of them spoke, falling into deep thought.

It was Tang Qiusheng who broke the silence and said: "Just now, Battelle sent a telegram saying that the troops had successfully landed and occupied most of Adelaide's urban area, but they also attracted the Japanese 40th Division stationed in Ivanhoe.

All, as well as all the reinforcements from the Japanese Nineteenth Air Force!”

"In view of this, Battelle has ordered the second echelon combat aircraft of the Southern Flying Group assembled in the Chagos Islands to immediately rush to the Adelaide airspace to fight against the Japanese 19th Air Force, and then to fight against the Japanese 21st Air Force.

For most of the aviation fleet, it’s another two fierce air battles. We can’t count on reinforcements from Wu Zhenjiang’s fleet!”

Tang Qiuquan originally had this plan to allocate some combat aircraft from the second echelon combat aircraft group and join them in the direction of Melbourne. In this way, the air force would be more than enough to fight in two directions at the same time. Now, after listening to Tang Qiusheng's words,

Obviously this is impossible.

Tang Qiuquan was thinking, suddenly, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he said in a low tone: "Brother Qiu Sheng, for the current plan, we can only give it a try. My plan is to take advantage of the Japanese army not discovering our

Taking the opportunity, the carrier-based aircraft fleet came out in full force to attack the Japanese field airfield at Alpari, northeast of Melbourne, and wiped out the home base of the 21st Air Force of the Japanese in one fell swoop!"

"This requires that the landing force must postpone the launch of the landing attack. Relatively speaking, our exposure opportunities and landing resistance will be greater. There are fireworks in the direction of Adelaide, and the Japanese troops in the entire southern Australia will definitely

Be alert!"

"Brother Qiusheng, you need to make this determination!" Tang Qiuquan looked at his cousin with bright eyes.

Tang Qiusheng thought rapidly. Qiuquan's plan was feasible, but the risk was too high. In terms of overall air strength, the escort fleet was far inferior to the Japanese 21st Air Force. In case of an air attack on the Japanese field airport,

The Japanese aircraft fleet that was reinforcing the direction of Adelaide turned around and returned after receiving the news that its home base was attacked by air raids. Might the aircraft carrier-based aircraft fleet be spoiled?

After careful weighing, Tang Qiusheng finally made up his mind, "Qiuquan, I agree with your air strike plan. At the same time, I will order Wu Zhenjiang and the second echelon aircraft group to conduct air combat with the Japanese 19th Air Force.

We must keep the Japanese 21st Air Force and the aircraft fleet reinforcing Adelaide in Adelaide airspace at all costs!"

"Okay!" Tang Qiuquan was a straightforward person and immediately went to arrange the air raid mission.

Lieutenant General Okabe, the commander of the Japanese 39th Division and Adelaide Garrison Commander on the way to Ivanhoe, did not stop in shock until the sound of gunfire behind him gradually receded.

Take a breath!

Then, Lieutenant General Okabe took matters into his own hands and sent a telegram to Lieutenant General Morishita, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Army in Australia, saying, "Your Excellency, Commander, it is very unfortunate that all the Imperial officers and soldiers of our 39th Division, although they have passed

Despite desperate resistance, we were still defeated by the landing China Independent Division troops. At noon today, Adelaide fell, and I have led the troops to withdraw to the direction of Ivanhoe!"

"In the Battle of Adelaide, our 39th Division fought hard for several hours with the China landing force. Most of the troops suffered casualties. The Staff Department only led less than one regiment of troops to evacuate Adelaide. According to the Staff Department's instructions

It is judged that the independent division attacking Adelaide will have more than 200,000 troops, dozens of warships, and more than a thousand combat aircraft!"

"The ferocious sea and air firepower of the China Independent Division's offensive troops was unprecedented, and the port fortress positions were reduced to ruins. The brutality of the battle cannot be described in words, except that the evacuation of Adelaide was not possible unless the staff refused to do so.

I have broken my heart for the Empire and His Majesty the Emperor. After thinking about it again and again, it is basically breaking my heart for everyone, and it will not help the situation. It is better to leave the guilty body behind, take back Adelaide, and avenge the previous shame!"

After seeing this telegram, Lieutenant General Morishita suddenly had stars in his eyes, and countless bees were flying in his head. He was not just angry because of the loss of Adelaide. For the entire Australian continent, Adelaide was

Dred is just one of the ports. If it is lost, it can be regained!

What Lieutenant General Morishita found hard to accept was that Okabe's telegram finally confirmed that the troops of the China Independent Division had indeed launched an attack in southern Australia with a large force. This was something that no one expected.

The entire plan to defend Australia has lost its effect.

For example, he concentrated the main force of the Empire's Australian Army, nearly 200,000 people, at various key points in northern Australia in order to prevent the Chinese demon Tang Qiuli's troops from attacking from the north. But now, the war is in Australia.

As the southern part of the country ignites, how can we not make Lieutenant General Morishita feel dejected and out of reach?

Thousands of kilometers away, even if the main force of the imperial army marches fully mechanized, it will probably take more than a month to reach the southern battlefield. By then, who knows what kind of changes the battle situation will have, not to mention the troops stationed in Australia.

Where did so many vehicles come from?

The commander of the 39th Division, Lieutenant General Okabe, and the colonel commander who evacuated Adelaide without authorization did not reprimand or hold them accountable. Among the Imperial Army, all commanders above the level of division commander were

His Majesty the Emperor personally appointed him, and he had no power to remove him or punish him at will. Besides, the 39th Division had almost lost all its strength. Even if it was to shoot this bastard Okabe, what would be the use?

"Commander Okabe Division, I have ordered the Suzuki Division Commander's headquarters of the 40th Division stationed in Ivanhoe to urgently reinforce Adelaide, and the entire 19th Air Force has also invested in the attack on Adelaide.

Ryder’s reinforcements are coming!”

"In view of this, you immediately stop withdrawing to Ivanhoe, and on the way you meet with the troops of the Suzuki Division Commander. Your remaining troops are immediately integrated into the combat order of the 40th Division to retake Adelaide."

To make up for the mistake, Lieutenant General Okabe himself will serve as the acting deputy commander of the 40th Division, assisting Lieutenant General Suzuki's command!"

"Leaving the battlefield without permission is an unforgivable act, but the opportunity is right in front of you. I hope you will do it well and perform well in the battle to retake Adelaide. Otherwise, I will definitely report it to the base camp, and

You, Okabe-kun, will definitely receive the severest punishment!"

This can be regarded as a telegram from Lieutenant General Morishita. After dealing with this bastard Okabe, there is no greater value than retaining him to commit crimes and perform meritorious service. Recapture Adelaide. Okabe, who has been stationed there for several years, is familiar with

Situation people!

After replying to the telegram to Lieutenant General Okabe, Lieutenant General Morishita had to do a more important thing, reporting to the base camp the unfortunate news that the independent division troops had launched an attack on Australia.

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