When the fleet that had rushed to support finally appeared in front of Davao Port again, the searchlights on the warships shone on the beach in front of them at night, and everyone standing on the ships felt a feeling of coolness in their hearts.

Nothing! The huge amount of supplies that piled up on the beach during the day is gone! The troops deployed on the beach earlier are gone! There are also ships that were supposed to be on the sea, and all of them are gone.

If it weren't for the warships patrolling the surroundings and discovering the bodies of some naval officers and men who had washed up on the shore, I am afraid that no one would believe that this was the beach where they had successfully landed during the day. This kind of coldness and quietness made every officer and soldier of the ship feel chills in their hearts.

A big Zuo standing beside Tanaka Raizan said a little cautiously: "General, do you want to send troops ashore?" ”

"Pie! I don't believe that so many of our landing troops were really completely annihilated by the other side! Tell the search team that you have to see people alive and corpses when you die. I want to know what happened when the landing force was in the city. ”

"Hey!"

Facing Yorizo Tanaka, who gritted his teeth and said this, Osa also knew that the general was already furious at the moment. But for the search team sent ashore, it is also very dangerous to go to Davao City at night to search.

But the problem is that they do need to know what happened to the troops who landed earlier. According to the last telegram received, all the troops that had landed earlier should have entered the city. So at this moment, are they still in the city?

These need to be answered as soon as possible!

Sending two squadron-sized landing forces, Tanaka Yorizo also said in a timely manner: "Let our destroyers expand the search range as much as possible." I want to know if there are still enemy submarines hidden around our fleet! ”

"Yes, General!"

When the destroyers that came with the capital boat began to scatter to clean up the bodies of fallen officers and soldiers floating on the surface of the sea, and to search for submarines that might be hiding. The troops in the city, which had ended their operations, also received news of the arrival of the Japanese fleet.

Li Pao, the commander of the guard battalion, looked at the time and said, "The little devil's fleet is coming back quickly!" It's a pity that we're going to rest, and I'm afraid we won't have time to entertain them. ”

"Battalion commander, it's probably not okay if you don't entertain you! News came from the forward observation post that the little devil had sent two squadrons and was coming to the city! It's rare for people to send some supper, so you're not interested in having a meal? ”

"It's a big night, and the little devil still dares to send this little force to deliver food?"

"I guess, the commander of the little devils, should think that their troops entering the city should not be wiped out by us so quickly! I think that since people take the initiative to send it to the door, it seems a little rude not to entertain it! ”

Listening to the words of his reconnaissance platoon commander, Li Pao smiled and said, "Okay, send some land melons to them to taste first!" In addition, let the company gather and cooperate with your platoon to be responsible for all the way. Also, see if the foreign soldiers are interested! ”

In today's encirclement and annihilation battle, the infantry battalion of the US army stationed in Davao also lost nearly 100 people. Although many were wounded, more than 30 American soldiers were killed. It can be said that this loss figure is really not small.

In contrast, the losses of the escort battalion were relatively small. At present, all the wounded of the US military have been sent to the hospital in the mountains for treatment. Of the remaining more than 400 U.S. troops, Li Pao didn't know how long they could hold out.

After finding Hulk, Hulk, who learned about the situation, thought for a moment and said, "Lee, my subordinates are not used to night fighting. I'd like to ask you to deal with this matter. Tomorrow during the day, guarded by my troops, how? ”

"Yes! In that case, rest early! If you're willing, I can talk to the top and let you and your men go back to the rear to rest. After all, you've been here for a long time. ”

"Well, I'd better think about it!"

Seeing these American soldiers, they had just fought a battle that I don't know if it was a victory, and because of the casualties of nearly 100 soldiers, the morale of the troops became a little depressed. Li Pao also felt that the fighting will of these American soldiers was really not as strong as he imagined!

As far as the officers and men of the escort battalion were concerned, they felt eager to try. After the order was issued, the various companies that were originally going to rest quickly assembled and went out of the city to ambush under the leadership of their respective company commanders.

An escort battalion ambushed two squadrons or so of Japanese troops, and in Li Pao's opinion, the odds of victory were still very high. Even in order to completely annihilate these little devils who came ashore, Li Pao also asked people to notify a squadron of soldiers on standby outside Davao City.

The escort battalion is responsible for the main attack, and the squadron of fighters is responsible for filling the leaks, ensuring that none of the little devils who break through by then can return to the warship. In this way, I believe that the little devil wants to know the situation in the city, and he will have to wait until dawn.

As for the dawn of the day, even if the little devil sends someone ashore again, it is estimated that he will not see anything. After all, at the end of the battle, the guards or the reserve troops who cooperated with the battle searched the whole city inside and out.

Yorizo Tanaka, who stayed on the warship and waited for news, kept his eyes on the direction of Davao City. It was only with the search team that no bodies were found on the side of the beach position, but traces of the battle were found.

Determining that there were no survivors left on the beach position, the search party could only continue to advance. Just as the search party, consisting of two squadrons, was about to arrive near Davao City, they found that Davao City was quiet.

The Japanese squadron leader who was walking in the search team said with a little worry: "Nakamura-kun, do you want to continue the search?" I don't think we can go any further. If there were still our troops in the city, they would have found out.

But now that they are almost outside the city, there is no movement in the city, and I think our landing force is afraid that something will happen. Don't you think there is a problem with the other side completely annihilating our landing force in such a short period of time? ”

The squadron leader next to him said with a wry smile: "But the order we received was to go into the city to find out the situation. If we don't go into the city and search, we will return the same way we are, I'm afraid the general won't forgive us!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the Japanese squadron leader who proposed not to continue moving forward was also stunned and said: "Baga! Damn it, what kind of secret is hidden in this Davao City! I've always felt that this city is not simple! ”

"Yes! As for the situation in this city, the intelligence reconnaissance of the special high class is really poor. In fact, not only in Davao, but also in the special high school does not seem to know much about the situation in the whole of Mindanao.

In Zamboanga, where we went earlier, although the troops had successfully occupied the county seat, the casualties of the landing force were just as heavy. And as far as I know, none of the landing forces is currently afraid to leave the city. As soon as they leave, they will be attacked by unknown armed forces! ”

While the two squadron leaders were chatting about the fighting in Mindanao, their forward team had already stepped into the minefield that the reconnaissance platoon had temporarily planted. It's just that the mines planted by the reconnaissance and platoon this time were not stepping mines, but detonating earth explosives.

Several Demomen, lurking in the shadows, quietly watched as the Striker squad passed safely through the blast area. But staring at it, not far from the forward team, the search force was cautiously advancing.

When the forward squad of the Japanese army was already able to see the ruins of Davao City not far away. The search unit that followed up basically entered the detonation zone that the reconnaissance platoon hastily planted earlier.

Seeing this scene, the reconnaissance platoon commander sneered: "Detonate!" ”

As the Demoman pressed the detonation box in his hand, the Japanese soldiers, who were cautiously advancing, soon felt the shock wave and explosion from the ground. The entire team was instantly shrouded in a burst of blasting fire.

Li Pao, the commander of the guard battalion who stayed nearby, also said at the right time: "Attack!" ”

Taking advantage of the chaos of the little devils, the guard battalion lurking in the ruins of the city also immediately launched an outflanking. As for the forward squad that was at the forefront, it soon became the first target to be annihilated.

The sound of the explosion and the fierce gunfire rang out, which made Tanaka Yorizo, who was staying on the ship, also nervous. The adjutants standing beside him also knew what the explosion and gunfire meant.

The search team they sent was afraid that they would be ambushed by the defenders of Davao City again!

"How many infantry are left in the fleet?"

"General, there is still half a brigade! Send the rest out as well? ”

"Send it out! Tell the commander with the troops that their task is to meet the search party in front and not exceed the range of our ship's guns. As soon as the enemy pursues and comes within range of our naval guns, let them warn them! ”

Seeing the explosions and gunshots in the distance, Tanaka knew very well that the defenders of Davao City were far stronger than he thought. Combined with the situation that has arisen in places like Zamboanga, he knows that Mindanao is not simple.

If you carry out a landing operation next time, you must prepare at least one brigade of troops, otherwise it will be very dangerous. Even if it is safely landed during the day, the troops that land at night will become very dangerous.

With the landing of the second batch of infantry, the infantry brought by Tanaka Yorizo has basically been dispatched. Most of the officers and men on the remaining ships are technical troops. All they have to do is provide protection on the ship.

The Japanese infantry, who came ashore, did not go very far. After the establishment of temporary fortifications in the earlier beach positions, only small units were sent to meet the troops that might be attacked in front.

And at this moment, the squadron of soldiers responsible for pulling the net is somewhat tricky when they see a batch of little devils emerging from their skills. After all, they really didn't expect that the little devils would dare to send the second batch of landing troops.

Fortunately, there were not many of these little devils, and the squadron of soldiers divided into several squads, so they decided to deal with these little devils first. After the gunshots rang out, Li Pao, who was surrounding and annihilating the little devil in front, also knew that something had happened to the squadron.

While quickly sending a company to support, Li Pao also sped up the speed of clearing the remnants of the little devils. Gradually, the entire open field outside Davao City was full of firefights between fleeing and pursuit.

It didn't take long for the battle team to discover a situation, the second group of Japanese troops landing, even if they heard the gunfire from the front, still refused to send reinforcements, but instead set up fortifications in the same place.

This situation quickly aroused the suspicion of the squadron of soldiers. When someone thought of the fleet stopped on the sea, the squadron of warmen also realized. If you continue to pursue, I'm afraid that you will soon enter the range of the little devil's naval guns! 8910