While the bombers of the 1st Task Force, the 2nd Task Force, and the naval guns of the 3rd Task Force were wreaking havoc in front, frantically destroying the physical and mental bodies of the US troops, Han Shaofeng was constantly urging the fleet to speed up its advance on his landing ships.

The landing fleet assigned to Han Shaofeng, as well as the landing fleet that arrived with the landing fleet, arrived the next day after Yang Chengfu and their departure. Liao Hanxiang sent five divisions of the Marine Corps to Han Shaofeng at one time, so the landing fleet arrived two days later than scheduled. But this is only a landing fleet, and all the supporting support ships have not been sent, for only one reason, the logistics are difficult to support!

This made Han Shaofeng very annoyed, if it is equipped according to the standard, then the landing fleet's own ground firepower is very powerful. At that time, Liao Hanxiang arranged for Han Shaofeng's landing fleet to transport three marine divisions at one time, and according to this standard, it was necessary to be equipped with at least 12 ground fire support ships and more than 50 ground support ships, and its ground support firepower must have exceeded that of any task force. In this way, Han Shaofeng did not even need the support of the Third Task Force at the front, nor did he need the other two task forces to provide air defense cover and aviation support, and he could launch a landing campaign alone with the forces under his command. But the problem is that Liao Hanxiang didn't give them such superior conditions. Therefore he had to rely on the support of other fleets.

"General, in half an hour, we will reach the departure sea."

Han Shaofeng turned around. Get the troops ready to go. In addition, Yang Chengfu gave them any news about the new land of the commando team? ”

"Not yet." The staff officer hesitated. However, Task Force 3 has already sent seaplanes to reconnoiter it, and the other two task forces have also sent bombers to support, and we will soon receive a message from the commandos." (Huaxia Chinese Net.)

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"There's news, come and let me know immediately." Han Shaofeng's face was blue. Let the 27th Division go up first, and the engineers follow behind, and we must take the beachhead as fast as possible. If you can't get down the port before dark today, then let the commander of the 27th Division go."

"Is this an order?"

"Of course it's an order, just send it directly as I started!"

This is Han Shaofeng's order to die. The 27th Marine Division's beach-rushing troops also landed as soon as possible, which was half an hour ahead of schedule. But before dark. There are only seven hours at most. According to the experience of previous landing operations, in the first seven hours, the troops were able to gain a firm foothold on the beach position, which was already quite good, but Han Shaofeng asked this division to take Balboa Harbor, which was indeed a super difficult task.

The landing ship slowly stopped. Dozens of landing ships gathered on a small area of the sea. Most of the landing ships are newly built and are the latest dock-type landing ships. The landing craft is stored directly in the dock, so officers and men can easily come to the landing craft instead of going down the rope ladder on the landing ship to the landing craft as before. There are still some landing ships that are old models. The most striking thing in the fleet are several tank landing ships, which will be directly charged to Shanghai (Huaxia Chinese small head contribution

beach, send the tanks up, and not by transport ships, as in the past. As a result, the Marines were able to receive heavy armored ground support once they went ashore, which was a huge help to the first batch of beach-grabbing troops. Most of the U.S. Army's forward firing points are not able to deal with tanks, while Marine Corps officers and men can use tanks as cover to quickly break through the enemy's ground defenses.

The landing ship on which Han Shaofeng rode was actually the flagship of the landing fleet, and was left behind.

"Drive up, don't hide behind." Han Shaofeng directly gave the order to the captain, "In addition. Get the communication channels up as soon as possible, and I need to know what's happening on the front lines."

"General, the radio is being set up, I'm afraid ......"

"Don't tell me anything. Also, where are the minesweepers? Why didn't I see the minesweeper? Han Shaofeng didn't give his subordinates a chance to argue at all. (Provided by Huaxia Premium Members)

"It's right in the back. They will be able to come over at once, and the minesweepers will not be able to go up until we take the port."

"All assemble in the fleet, as long as the 27th Division occupies the port, the minesweeper."

The staff officer immediately went to give this order, and he felt that Han Shaofeng was a little abnormal.

It can be said that at this time, Han Shaofeng's biggest concern was not the landing operation, but Yang Chengfu's four commandos. Let the 27th Division attack with all its might, and let the minesweepers catch up in advance. It's all for that's a commando team. There must be a lot of mines in the river. And the U.S. military must have set up shore defense artillery positions on both sides of the river. Task Force 3 may not be able to suppress these hidden firing points, and the warships of Task Force 3 will not dare to enter the river until the mines in the river are cleared. Therefore. It was only possible to allow the 27th Division to seize the port first, advance north along the river, and then clear the mines, with the 3rd Task Force ground warships following behind. The battle is likely to take place at night, and whether or not it can advance to the locks in time will determine whether the battle will ultimately succeed, as long as the U.S. forces blow up the locks, then the Canal Zone will be defeated. The battle is not a complete victory either.

Han Shaofeng knew what the ultimate goal of the battle was, and he also knew that Yang Chengfu and they couldn't hold out for long. The strength of the four commandos is quite limited, and if the U.S. Army realizes what the Imperial Marines are, they will attack them with all their strength to defend the locks. And strive to blow up the locks. The troops must advance north as fast as they can, sweeping both sides of the river and supporting the commandos!

The artillery fire became more and more intensive, and the density of ground fire of the 3rd Task Force reached its peak. By this time, the first landing craft had already left the fleet . These landing craft take about 40 minutes and sail 8 miles to reach the beach. During this period, the ground heavy artillery of the 3rd Task Force and the other two task force ground bombers will make every effort to suppress the US ground and shore defense positions, so that the US forces will not be able to mobilize troops. and destroy U.S. military fortifications to provide the strongest support for the landing of the Marines.

Han Shaofeng walked behind the porthole and looked at the battle in the distance, it was almost eleven o'clock, and the shelling was still very intensive. Moreover, dozens of bombers and fighters from the two task forces appeared over the battlefield. Most of the bombers carry small bombs, which can increase the number of ground bombs they carry, which also improves the bomber's ground strike capability. Big bombs are almost useless. The fighters are also carrying out ground strike missions, and it seems that the fleet has seized air supremacy, so the fighters are hung with bombs. Carry rockets to hit ground targets, otherwise, those fighters should be at high altitude

Wander against enemy ground fighters and bombers.

"General, there's a telegram from Task Force 3."

"Tell Chang Jianxin that the landing force has departed. Let him hold on for another half hour."

"General, it's not this thing."

Han Shaofeng immediately turned around.

"Task Force 3 ground seaplanes send back ground message." The staff officer sent the telegram to Han Shaofeng." The U.S. forces are frantically attacking the two locks to the north, and the battle is taking place near the locks." (Huaxia Chinese Net.)

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"What did you say?" Han Shaofeng glanced at the staff officer in surprise, and then immediately looked at the content of the message.

"The battle was fierce, and General Chang had already sent a telegram to the 1st Task Force, asking them to arrange bombers to support the assault team, and the 3rd Task Force would guide the bombing by seaplanes."

Han Shaofeng's hands trembled slightly. Help me answer the call that I usually recommend to Xindi. Hurry up! ”

The staff officer immediately went and fetched a microradio station and connected it to the ground channel of Task Force 3.

"Lao Chang, I'm Han Shaofeng. No more nonsense, you listen to me." Han Shaofeng didn't let Chang Jianxin speak, "Now that the battle on the two locks in the north is already fierce, can you let the fleet get closer and directly provide support with artillery?" Pair a little closer. Guided by seaplanes, several warships were specially assigned to carry out this task. Well, on behalf of all the officers and men of the Marine Corps, I thank you, and I personally come to thank you when the fight is over! ”

After getting a positive reply from the regular recommendation of SHKP. Han Shaofeng breathed a sigh of relief, compared to the bomber. The artillery support of the fleet is faster, more timely, and more powerful, and only artillery support can suppress the enemy, and only can the assault team hold out until the support force arrives.

"General, the 27th Division has come ashore." (Huaxia Chinese Xiaoxiaotou contribution.)

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"I know, tell the 27th Division, if you don't encounter trouble, don't bother the land, you can't do such a small battle, then don't do it, Lao Tzu will directly withdraw his place!"

The staff officer stuck out his tongue and didn't dare to touch Han Shaofeng's bad luck.

"No. It's not going to work. Yang Chengfu They didn't last that long." Han Shaofeng walked back and forth a few times before stopping in front of a staff officer. Go, call the commander of the 34th Division."

"Now?"

"Of course. Did I tell you to call at night? Call it now! ”

The staff officer didn't ask any more questions, and immediately went to make a call. Han Shaofeng is indeed abnormal. (Provided by Huaxia Premium Members)

Not much. A brigadier general division commander took a fireboat to Han Shaofeng's landing ship. He was taken directly to the command center.

"General, commander of the 34th Marine Division......"

"Don't be verbose, Xiao Luo, come here." Han Shaofeng directly called the young division commander over, "I'll give you a new land mission, a task that is more important than any other task."

The brigadier division commander put the steel helmet on the table and waited for Han Shaofeng to continue. Originally, the 34th Division was planned to go ashore at night, and it was one of the last troops to go ashore, that is, it was almost impossible to participate in the early ground battle.

"You immediately go and organize a force, not too large, one battalion, two battalions, both infantry, and at the same time ready to carry these troops landing craft, no problem, right?"

Brigadier General Division Commander shook his head and said there was no problem.

"After the 27th Division has captured the port. Immediately you set out and head north along the river

"Today?"

"Listen to me first." Han Shaofeng circled the two locks on the map. Where did I start talking? ”

"Go north along the river."

"Yes, go north along the river. No matter what danger you encounter, or if the U.S. military is resisting, don't stop. All the way north to get here." Han Shaofeng clicked at the two locks on the north side of the map, "Be sure to get here as quickly as possible, now we have two commandos occupying these two locks, and the U.S. military is attacking frantically, wanting to blow up the locks, you should know the importance, understand?" ”

The Brigadier General Division Commander immediately nodded. This couldn't be clearer.

"No, you better not wait until the 27th Division captures the port before leaving." Han Shaofeng touched his chin, "As long as the 27th Division lands ashore and starts attacking the port, how many casualties you have, your troops have to rush over for me, even if there is only the last person left, you have to get here for me, and then hold on for me, understand?" ”

"Yes!"

"Okay, you go and prepare first, and I'll send you the departure order later!"

"Yes!"

Han Shaofeng nodded, and a staff officer came over to ask the brigadier general division commander to go out.

After arranging this action, Han Shaofeng breathed a sigh of relief, and now he has sent out all the places that can be sent out, and he has done everything that can be done. He also had no other way to help Yang Chengfu them.

"General, the 27th Division has sent a message that they have broken through the first lane of the American army

Han Shaofeng was stunned for a moment, and then immediately reacted, grabbed the telescope on the table and rushed behind the porthole. On the beach, several tanks are coming ashore . The first Marine infantry had already broken through the U.S. ground lines and were advancing inland, while the rest of the infantry were sweeping their positions.

"Immediately let the 27th Division assault inland and grind on the ground . Advance behind the most American defense line, and when the tanks go up, immediately assault the port! ”

"Yes!"

Han Shaofeng put down the binoculars and looked at his watch, the first batch of troops of the 27th Division took half an hour, and the speed of the attack was simply a miracle, but he still felt that it was very slow.

"General, Task Force 3 is on the move!"

Hearing this, Han Shaofeng picked up the telescope again. The two cruisers reached the mouth of the river under the cover of four destroyers, and the guns on the destroyers were constantly shelling the American positions on the banks of the river on both sides, while the 18 gun barrels on the two cruisers were raised up, which was to lift the distance. The 3rd Task Force did not dispatch battleships, mainly because the battleships had too deep drafts and poor maneuverability, making it difficult to maneuver flexibly at the mouth of the river. More mainly. The killing range of the main guns on the battleship is too large, and if you shoot a little, you will accidentally injure your own people, and the range of the 200-meter heavy guns on the cruiser is not short. The power is appropriate enough to take on the task of suppressing and supporting firepower.

Han Shaofeng laughed when the two cruisers opened fire, this was the first time he had shown a smile in the past few days.