Chapter 976: The Final Blow
Nagoya, Japan, the Japanese metropolis on the shores of Ise Bay, is now in ruins. However, the Imperial Operations Command against Japan was moved from Fukuoka to this area. The Japanese territories south of Nagoya, with the exception of Shikoku Island, had fallen under the control of the Empire. Although, there are still small groups of Japanese troops resisting, and there are many Japanese mobs also fighting against the empire. However, after the Korean army entered Japan, the tasks of maintaining law and order and fighting the resistance forces were handed over to the Korean army. The 1st, 4th, and 14th armies of the Imperial Army, having completed their rest, were already planning to strike the final blow against Japan.
The 1st Army of the Imperial Army was on the island of Kyushu, waiting to be loaded onto a ship. The Imperial Army's 4th and 14th armies were assembled in Nagoya. In addition, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Divisions of the Imperial Marine Corps will also participate in the attack on the Japanese army. This allowed the Imperial* army to assemble three armies and four divisions in this offensive, totaling more than 600,000 men. Although, compared to the Japanese Army's army of more than a million people, the Imperial Army seems to be at a disadvantage. However, in terms of combat power, the Imperial Army is in a well-deserved advantage.
Marshal Ishitoyama, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial War against Japan, held a pre-war meeting in Nagoya. This meeting was to decide when to launch the final war against Japan. The meeting was attended by the commanders of the three army groups, the division commanders of several marines, the chief of staff of the Pacific Fleet of the Navy, and so on. As for the commander of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Liu Guanxiong, he has already returned to China and has begun to arrange a plan for the modification of the Japanese Navy's 'Yamato-class' battleships. Although the empire has only obtained two 'Yamato-class' battleships now, as long as the two 'Yamato-class' battleships at Yokosuka Naval Base are captured after Tokyo Bay is captured. Won't it also fall into the hands of the Imperial Navy? At that time, the Imperial Navy will have four more battleships in the world. This will further enhance the combat effectiveness of the Imperial Navy.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it has been two months since the war began. In the past two months of war, we have annihilated millions of Japanese troops. Almost half of Japan's territory. It's all in our hands. However, what we have to see is that Japan still has more than a million troops. They refuse to surrender, and we need to strike the final blow and annihilate Japan in one fell swoop. Before the outbreak of war, His Majesty the Emperor hoped that we would be able to destroy Japan within three months. Now, we only have a month left. Therefore, we must hurry. Marshal Shi Deshan said.
The destruction of Japan within three months is not delusional. It's not even arrogant. Japan is already a country with a weak foundation, and although it can barely be called a world power by virtue of its military strength. However, this is nothing more than a deformed power. Compared with other world powers, there is still a big gap between its industrial strength. In addition, Japan is an island country with a small land area and a lack of resources. Heavy dependence on overseas markets. After the Imperial Navy blockaded Japan, it immediately pushed Japan into a corner. Plus. Japan lacked strategic depth, and the empire, with the help of its navy, could wantonly carry out a landing war against Japan, each time directly attacking Japan's vital points. This time, for example, the Imperial Army, with the assistance of the Navy and Marine Corps, will land directly in Tokyo Bay. Launch an attack on the capital of Japan.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the battle plan has been drawn up. The 14th Army of the Army, moving north from Nagoya, advanced by land towards Tokyo. Marshal Shi Deshan said. The traffic conditions in Japan are okay, but so. Heading north from Nagoya to Tokyo is almost a mountainous terrain. In that case, it would be easy to be blocked by the Japanese army. Not conducive to the march of large troops.
"Yes, Marshal." Lieutenant General Sun Baihu, commander of the 14th Group Army, stood up and received the order.
"The 1st Army, the 4th Army landed directly in the Bay of Tonkin. You will land on the Miura Peninsula and the Boso Peninsula respectively and flank Tokyo. Marshal Shi Deshan said. The two armies, more than 300,000 people, plus the Marine Corps, are more than 400,000 people. If you choose only one landing point, it will cause congestion. As the capital of Japan, Tokyo Bay has a flat terrain and good transportation facilities. In such a situation, choosing two landing points will undoubtedly be able to flank Tokyo and make it easier to win.
"Yes, Marshal." The commander of the 1st Group Army, General Shi Qingshan, and the commander of the 4th Group Army, General Shi Tianchuan, were both ordered.
"Four divisions of the Marine Corps, which also landed in Tokyo, assisted the Imperial Army in opening up the situation." Marshal Shi Deshan said. In comparison, in terms of landing operations, the Marine Corps is more reliable.
"Yes, Marshal." Several division commanders of the Marine Corps were also ordered.
"General Lee, when launching a landing operation and launching an attack on Tokyo, we need the navy to provide us with artillery support." Marshal Shi Deshan said. If you think about it on your toes, the Japanese army must have deployed extremely strong defenses around Tokyo Bay, and in order to protect the capital and defeat the Chinese* army, the Japanese army will do its best. Therefore, this battle is undoubtedly an uphill battle. If the Navy could provide strong fire support to the Imperial Army, then everything would be much easier to solve.
"Marshal rest assured, the Imperial Navy will fully support the Army in this battle. We mobilized all the 'Three Emperor-class' battleships and 'Five Emperor-class' battleships to provide fire support to the Imperial Army. In addition, we are preparing to send in 30 minesweepers to clear the mines of the Uraga Waterway and Tokyo Bay. Once cleaned up, it will be able to provide support to the Imperial Army throughout the entire process. Lieutenant General Li Dingxin said.
In order to protect Tokyo Bay, Japan has dropped a lot of mines in the Uraga Waterway and Tokyo Bay. If these mines were not cleared, the warships of the Imperial Navy would not dare to enter the Uraga waterway and Tokyo Bay rashly. Although, the Japanese Navy has already been dealt with. However, let's not forget that the great enemy of the Imperial Navy was the Americans. In the process of destroying Japan, the Imperial Navy needed to preserve its strength as much as possible.
Marshal Shi Deshan nodded, and the navy had assembled eight battleships, and all of them were the most powerful capital ships of the Imperial Navy. It can be seen that the Imperial Navy still attaches great importance to this battle.
"The 1st and 2nd Divisions of the Marine Corps, as well as the 1st Army of the Imperial Army. It's already gone. Three days later, on October 18, we will launch a landing operation on the Miura Peninsula. On October 20, a landing operation was launched on the Boso Peninsula. The 14th Army of the Army, the offensive will begin tomorrow. Aim to win Tokyo by November 8th! Marshal Shi Deshan said. Twenty days to take Tokyo. The time to destroy the main force of the Japanese army is undoubtedly abundant.
"Yes, Marshal." The generals replied one after another.
This time, the Imperial Army will take Tokyo in one fell swoop, destroy the main force of the Japanese army, and make a final effort to destroy Japan. Although, the enemy is no less prepared. But. The generals of the Imperial Army and Navy all believed that the Empire's victory this time was completely ironclad.
However, the Imperial Air Force invested very little in Japan, mainly for reconnaissance. Japan's air force does not have a few airfields because of its slow development. If a field airfield is to be built, it will take a lot of time. In addition, the combat power of the Imperial Air Force. Continued confidentiality is required. In addition, the Imperial Navy can fully assume the task of fire support. Therefore, the Air Force is in a state of watching the show.
Meanwhile. The Japanese Army is also doing the last trapped beast fight. Japanese War Minister Shinroku Ishimoto and Army Chief of Staff Kawai are reporting to Prime Minister Masashi Terauchi about the defense of Tokyo Bay.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, judging from the information we have received so far, the people of China have once again launched a large-scale campaign against us. It's already very obvious. Their land forces, mainly concentrated in the ports of Nagoya and Kyushu, were easily able to attack the northern part of Honshu under the cover of the navy. According to our inference, the target of the attack of the Chinese people. It will be Tokyo. The sixth general of Shimoto said.
Prime Minister Masashi Terauchi nodded, and there is no doubt that the next target of the Chinese * army will be Tokyo. After the southern part of the island fell into the hands of the Chinese* army, they were ready to attack Tokyo.
"If the Shina army attacks Tokyo, will we be able to hold Tokyo? Can you be here, and hit them hard in one fell swoop? Masaki Terauchi asked. Now, although he has lived longer than another time and space, because the war is not going well, his spirit is also relatively poor, and now he is just holding on.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, we have assembled our main army near Tokyo Bay. The army assembled twenty divisions, plus three Guards divisions. In addition, there are two independent tank brigades and four independent heavy artillery brigades, with a total strength of 650,000 troops. In addition, among the 20 divisions, there are the 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th divisions. We will definitely be able to stop the attack of the Shina people in Tokyo and make them pay a heavy price. General Kawai said.
It can be said that the last ten main divisions of the Japanese Army, plus three Guards Divisions, have been deployed in Tokyo. The remaining four independent heavy artillery brigades and two independent tank brigades were also deployed in Tokyo. It can be seen that the Japanese Army has decided to make a desperate bet and fight to the death with the Chinese* army.
"Very good, I hope that this battle of the army will not disappoint His Majesty the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Masaki Terauchi nodded. (To be continued.) )
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