Age of Conquest Reborn

It was so sudden. Just yesterday afternoon, Admiral Yamamoto told himself that for a long period of time in the future, the combined fleet will have two main tasks. One is to be stationed in the northern ports of Australia to deter the China Division troops from crossing the sea and heading south.

, the second role of attacking the Australian mainland is to go to the eastern Indian Ocean and cut off the logistics supply line of the China Division's troops on the Australian battlefield.

Obviously, Commander Yamamoto was very interested in the second mission. Why did he suddenly have to fight the land-based aviation force of the China Division after one night? Chief of Staff Matsuda looked at the overturned table and spilled it on the deck.

I was drinking milk and saw the telegram on the side, and I suddenly felt a little relieved. It is very possible that Commander Yamamoto's anger is related to this telegram?

Chief of Staff Matsuda picked up the telegram. After reading it, he confirmed his suspicion. As the Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet, Admiral Yamamoto has been a confidant for many years. He must consider the problem from all angles. Now, Admiral Yamamoto is extremely angry.

If he loses his mind, he must remind him.

Chief of Staff Matsuda pondered for a moment and said carefully: "Commander, the existence of China Division's land-based aviation is indeed a huge threat to us, but it is not an imminent threat. It has left the small sea areas of the Southwest Pacific theater, and it is

What can you do to me!"

"Commander, your overall strategic plan cannot be affected by temporary anger. The top priority is for the fleet to sail to the eastern Indian Ocean to cut off the logistics supply line of the China Division's Australian combat forces in order to resolve the crisis in Australia as soon as possible. Therefore, the Ministry of Staff

I don’t agree, let’s engage in a large-scale battle with the land-based aviation force of the China Division now!”

"Also, it is a top priority to coordinate with Vice Admiral Kondo's Second Fleet. Otherwise, the Second Fleet may continue to be attacked by the enemy in the Banda Sea. By then, the losses will be even greater!"

"So, you don't agree with my battle plan?" Admiral Yamamoto's eyes were piercing like a knife, and he said in a very sharp tone: "But you have forgotten the most important point. If you don't solve this serious problem, the combined fleet will

The plan to go west out of the East Indian Ocean will inevitably be greatly disrupted. This is one of them!"

"Also, if there is no counterattack, from now on, the inland waters of the Southwest Pacific theater will become a restricted area for the combined fleet. The power of the Imperial Army has been completely defeated in this area, but the Imperial Navy cannot!"

"The strong presence of the China Division's land-based aircraft fleet on the Southwest Pacific battlefield fundamentally threatens Australia's security. Chinese fighters and bombers can use these islands as bases to easily attack northern Australia. And the base camp

The troops mobilized from the North American battlefield must be disembarked at various ports in northern Australia!"

"Therefore, Mr. Matsuda, this battle must be fought to eliminate the China Division's land-based aviation once and for all, or to severely damage it so that it cannot pose a threat to the Australian battlefield. The combined fleet has this strength and capability. You

Do you understand?"

Chief of Staff Matsuda was silent. What he admired was this aspect of Commander Yamamoto. He always stood at a higher angle and had a wider vision than others. To comprehensively consider the problems on the battlefield, he thought Commander Yamamoto was angry.

Next, an irrational decision was made.

Now it seems that this is not the case at all. The land-based aviation force of the China Division in the Southwest Pacific Theater has now become the most unfavorable factor for the empire on the Australian battlefield. The combined fleet can block the sea road to Australia, but cannot block the air corridor.

The China Division's land-based aviation can be dispatched to harass at any time, but the Empire's land-based aviation cannot shoulder the heavy responsibility. In the long run, the combined fleet will have nothing to do and will be pinned down in Northern Australia. Undoubtedly, this is not cost-effective.

"Commander, the staff is stupid, has not considered the problem comprehensively, and has not been able to understand your intentions. I am really ashamed!" Chief of Staff Matsuda said sincerely: "The staff will immediately start formulating a combat plan!"

"Well!" General Yamamoto was very satisfied with Chief of Staff Matsuda's attitude. It was a pleasure to convince his subordinates. It seemed that the anger in his heart had evaporated a lot, "Matsuda-kun, thank you for your hard work. Just follow what I just determined.

Target, delineate the combat range, concentrate your forces, and attack a few points, not too many, so as not to scatter your forces!"

"Also, before seven o'clock tomorrow morning at the latest, my carrier-based aircraft fleet will drop bombs on the Chinese airport. As for cooperating with Kondo's second fleet's arrangements, you will be responsible for it!"

The battle report of the Southern Flying Group reached the hands of the fleet commander Tang Qiuquan who was still in the Sulu Sea. He was quite emotional and had an indescribable feeling in his heart. In response to the combat operations of the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet, the fleet actually cooperated

His role is, to be honest, dispensable, which is somewhat difficult to accept for Tang Qiuquan, who has always played the leading role on the battlefield.

Fleet Chief of Staff Xin Xiguo's words were more direct, "Commander, I'm so aggrieved. After all, our fleet also has hundreds of carrier-based aircraft, and they came all the way from the South China Sea. As a result, we only managed to catch a land-based aircraft.

The First Fleet, which was half crippled by the base air force, still has to hide from the Japs’ combined fleet. What’s this?”

Tang Qiuquan glanced at his chief of staff and said: "What? I'm not convinced. Le Yiqin did a good job this time. He also made some gains last night. Le Yiqin is a natural-born aviation soldier.

My son, his keenness in catching fighter opportunities and his grasp of the timing of taking action are something few can match!"

"In the final analysis, our fleet is still weak. If I have more than twenty aircraft carriers and nearly a thousand warships, I can fully expand my posture and fight head-on with Yamamoto Isoroku in the Pacific. Okay.

, don’t feel unconvinced, immerse yourself in development for a few years, wait until your fist is strong enough, and then order the fleet to turn towards the Gulf of Thailand according to the command of the division commander!”

Le Yiqin, who was praised by Tang Qiuquan, is now pondering in the command post whether he should make another move and target the Japanese Second Fleet. He has a bold idea and wants to completely keep the Japanese Second Fleet in the area.

Banda Sea area.

To this end, Le Yiqin ordered radar stations in various places to closely monitor the movements of the Japanese Second Fleet, which continued to run west, and the main force of the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet in the Java Sea. At the same time, there were eight fighter regiments and ten bomber regiments.

Already on standby at several field airports, ready to take off at any time.

But then, the situation reported by radar stations in various places made Le Yiqin's idea of ​​​​making another move come to nothing. A large number of Japanese carrier-based aircraft were dispatched in the direction of the Java Sea and had already flown into the airspace of the Flores Sea.

Obviously, it was to coordinate with the Japanese Second Fleet.

"Pah!" Le Yiqin threw the red and blue pencils on the chart and cursed, "Damn it, the little devil moved so fast that I didn't even have a chance to take another bite, Staff Officer

Commander, after conveying the order from the command post, all units canceled their combat plans and rested on the spot to sum up the whole day’s combat experience. How frustrating!”

Le Yiqin felt aggrieved. The number of carrier-based aircraft dispatched by the Japs was almost the same as the force he had prepared. The most important thing was that the main force of the combined fleet was also moving closer to the eastern part of the Java Sea. It was possible for him to take advantage of the fight.

Not very sexual.

Seeing the commander swearing, Chief of Staff He Zhijun grinned but did not dare to laugh. The staff officers in the room also covered their mouths and snickered.

On this day, the battlefield in the Southwest Pacific was very calm. The Japanese Second Fleet finally moved closer to the main force, and then turned around and headed west. All field airports of the Division Aviation Southern Flying Group were busy inspecting and maintaining fighter planes. The pilots were

A battle summary meeting was held. Air defense troops recently transferred to various field airports were busy building fortifications, measuring various data, and deploying artillery positions.

After a peaceful day, at around six o'clock the next morning, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. The Southern Flying Group's frontline command post in Balikpapan, Kalimantan, received reports from radar stations in various places, "A large number of Japanese ship-borne missiles were discovered."

The planes are flying towards Kalimantan, Sumatra and Sulawesi respectively!"

Le Yiqin rushed to the headquarters, and the first thing she said was to ask Chief of Staff He Zhijun, "Zhijun, what do you want to do?"

"Counterattack!" He Zhijun answered simply, "Commander, we have severely damaged the Japanese First Fleet and Second Fleet one after another. That Yamamoto Isoroku is here to retaliate, and the target is probably our field operations on the three islands mentioned above.

Airport!"

"Well done!" Le Yiqin's eyes flashed brightly, "The little Japanese's carrier-based aircraft came ashore and came to ask for a fight. Chief of Staff, ordered all the fighter units in the above three places to take off immediately to fight!"

"In addition, the Singapore Navy and Air Force base fighter groups and all fighter units in Mindanao and Luzon are waiting for orders from the front commander and are ready to go into battle at any time. Tell each group commander to let go and have a good fight.

The Japanese have been beaten to the ground, report this situation to the commander immediately!"

In Trusan, Sumatra Island, where the division commander is located, Tang Qiuli was protected by the special guards and hid in the dense rain forest. He looked at the huge Japanese carrier-based aircraft flying overhead with a smile on his lips.

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Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe frowned and said: "Commander, Yamamoto Isoroku has gone crazy, mobilize carrier-based aircraft to attack on land!"

Tang Qiuli smiled and said: "Le Yiqin hurt someone with a beating, Yamamoto Isoroku is here to take revenge!"

"Do you need to remind Commander Le?" Zhao Yuhe suggested.

Tang Qiuli shook his head and said: "It's not necessary. Le Yiqin is very smart, and he has radar stations in various places as his eyes and ears. He is eager for Yamamoto Isoroku's carrier-based aircraft to come ashore to fight!"

At around 7 o'clock in the morning, the carrier-based aircraft group of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet and the land-based aircraft group of the Southern Flying Group launched fierce aerial battles in the airspace of Sumatra Island, Kalimantan Island and Sulawesi Island.

The battle between carrier-based aircraft and land-based aircraft groups has begun!

(To be continued)(To be continued)

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