The United States declares war on Japan! This earth-shattering news spread all over the world with the radio waves. Britain, which had retreated to its homeland, was naturally rejoicing, because a certain Führer, who was full of confidence, said in Parliament

"Germany's allies in Asia are dealing a heavy blow to the misbehaving United States, and we should support our allies! War on those Americans who misbehave! ”

Soon Mussolini of the Kingdom of Italy followed. Adolf from the Axis Accords. Hitler had no such obligation, but did so anyway. This further infuriated the Americans, turning America's sneaky support for Britain into a blatant support.

But all ignore a curious fact. When Japan declared war on China, Germany and Italy strangely did not choose to follow suit. Instead, he didn't say a word, and he looked like "I don't know".

"At the time of the Japanese Navy's attack, we had eight combat ships, eight cruisers, 30 destroyers, 49 ships of various types, four submarines, and about 390 aircraft."

"After the attack, according to statistics, we had 5 battleships sunk, 3 battleships seriously damaged, 5 cruisers damaged, 3 destroyers sunk, 281 aircraft destroyed, and the rest of the aircraft were damaged to varying degrees......"

"The Japanese attack killed 3,402 people and wound......ed 1,247 in the harbor," Marshall slowly closed the telegram, which was reported from Pearl Harbor. The loss of Pearl Harbor as a whole is recorded above.

More than three thousand people were killed, and a large number of the main battleships were sunk or damaged. This was enough to make Roosevelt and others angry!

"My Excellency the Admiralty! What I want to know is why we have suffered so much?! "Home Secretary Harold. Icks angrily turned to the Admiralty Chief, Claude. Swanson roared in a low voice, "Why didn't anyone heed that tiger's warning?!" ”

"We were warned early on by the tiger that there was a high chance that the Japanese would attack us! But what I want to know is, why no one prepares ?! Why is no one responsible for this?! ”

Minister of War Harry. Woodlin looked a little embarrassed, he didn't know how to respond. In fact, Marshall had made this point to him, but the Secretary of War did not care.

In his opinion, how can the so-called "soldiers" who have only achieved some victories in China and are from bandits be compared with real American soldiers?!

"Harry. Take a break during this time. I'll find someone to take your place. Roosevelt looked at Secretary of War Harry. Woodlin said in a deep voice: "Someone must be responsible for this matter. ”

Roosevelt's implication was clear, Harry. Woodlin must be held accountable. And Harry. Woodlin, on the other hand, was pale and silent.

In fact, both Roosevelt and Marshall had warned the Secretary of War from different levels and in different ways that he should listen to the opinion of the gunner. It's a pity that he seems to be very confident in himself and doesn't take these words to heart at all.

Because of his status, Roosevelt and Marshall didn't have much to say. But Pearl Harbor unexpectedly broke out the prophecy of the gunner, which was miserable. Harry. Woodlin will undoubtedly have to take responsibility for this.

"Claude, you too! Let's take a break! When the time is right, you come back. Roosevelt looked at Secretary of the Navy Claude with an ugly face. Swanson Road.

The latter has already thought of this result. Nod your head in acceptance. More than 3,000 soldiers were killed, and a large number of capital warships were damaged, and someone must be responsible. What they refused became a fact, so who is responsible if they are not responsible?!

And when the news of Pearl Harbor came back to Japan, it caused bursts of cheers! Japan's greatest pressure, the Pacific Fleet, has suffered a heavy blow, which means that for a long time Japan was the undisputed hegemon of the Pacific! No one, no country, can challenge this position!

"General! Congratulations! Your grand strategy has brought great victories to the Empire. This is a victory that belongs to the Empire! It's also your victory! Looking at the cheering crowd outside, Yamamoto Fifty-Six's adjutant couldn't help but say to Yamamoto Okami with joy.

Yamamoto, who was slumped in his chair, waved his hand tiredly and said softly, "There is nothing to congratulate, we just woke up a sleeping giant." And now, the giant is furious and ready to take revenge on us. ”

The adjutant was stunned, he didn't know why Yamamoto, who organized and forcibly carried out this impossible plan and finally made it miraculously come true, didn't look happy at all now.

"General......" The adjutant looked at Yamamoto a little bewildered. I don't know what to say.

"The war is finally about to begin, and while there is a lot of buzz and buzz right now, it will all disappear...... The victory at Pearl Harbor was insignificant and unsuitable for hype. This will cause the Japanese people to ignore the seriousness of the matter. Yamamoto looked at his lieutenant and sighed.

"It's a pity that the whole of Japan, including the base camp, didn't see this. Or rather, they deliberately ignore it. Tell people only a part of the facts, but not tell the whole ...... of the facts"

Yamamoto said. Lonely stood up and waved to the adjutant: "Forget it, you can go out too!" Hurry. Let's celebrate. I want to be alone for a while......"

"Hai ......," the adjutant replied, gave Yamamoto a worried look, and slowly exited the office.

At this time, Hideki Tojo was foaming at the mouth of the parliament and shouting excitedly. His eyes were round, from his neck to his face, and even the green tendons on his neck burst out one by one because of excitement.

"This is a big win like never before! From then on, the Imperial Navy had no more opponents! Ladies and gentlemen! Believe me, I guarantee with my personality and my life that our Imperial Japanese Empire will finally achieve the final victory!! ”

At the time when Yamamoto Isoroku was a little lonely, and Hideki Tojo was in high spirits, the Japanese army was in Guam, Malaysia, and the Philippines at the same time...... and so on in the Pacific islands and Southeast Asia.

There is no doubt that Japan has launched a full-scale war in the Pacific. More than a million Japanese troops began to make full-scale landings and carry out invasion operations.

"Chirp...... Rumble! Rumble!! Boom ......" The 11th Air Fleet of the Japanese Navy has already begun to make sorties and bomb Clark Air Force Base. Two squadrons of B-17 bombers and two squadrons of P-40 fighters on the ground were caught in a sea of fire.

The Japanese 14th Army, commanded by Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma, landed on the Batan Islands north of Luzon at the beginning of the bombardment, and then spread throughout the Philippines.

Another 2,500 soldiers belonging to the Japanese 16th Division landed at Legaspie, south of Luzon, 150 kilometers from the American and Filipino defensive lines!

The war began to heat up, and some of the elite veterans of the Central and South China Fronts were transferred back to the Japanese army for retraining and organized into the Southeast Asian theater.

"These damn yellow-skinned rats! The illegitimate son of these bitches ...... "Douglas. MacArthur was in his headquarters, listening to the rumbling of artillery outside.

Beside him was Jonathan Brown, the 12th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Temporary Major General Wainwright looked very ugly, and said to MacArthur: "General, it is useless to say anything now. How we should command our troops to fight against the Japanese is the top priority now......"

"Don't I know?! I know! But we lost the air force and the navy, what else can we do ?! MacArthur roared furiously at Wainwright, "Now we have 70,000 men, and we don't expect to get support from home for at least a year." How do you think this should be fought?! ”

Wainwright did not speak, and it is an indisputable fact that the US military in the Philippines is not well prepared. Although they had been warned from the mainland, everyone thought that the Japanese would not easily offend themselves by using the crooked brains of the European colonies.

But none of them expected that the Japanese would have such a big appetite! directly wanted to swallow the Philippines in one go, and even they even attacked Pearl Harbor.

"Wainwright, a regiment of the 11th, 21st and 31st Infantry Divisions, the 26th Cavalry Brigade, the 45th Infantry Brigade, two 144mm artillery regiments, and a mountain artillery regiment are under your command and are responsible for defending the area where the Japanese are now landing and the central plain, including the Bataan Peninsula and the retreat route adjacent to Manila Bay."

MacArthur yelled and cursed for a while, and finally had no choice but to start issuing defensive orders.

"George, the 41st and 51st Philippine Infantry Divisions and the 86th Field Artillery Brigade are under your command, and your main defensive object is southeast of Manila."

"William, you lead the 61st, 81st, and 101st Infantry Divisions to defend the line from Visayas to Mindanao......" MacArthur was a veteran after all, and made a defensive decision in three or two clicks.

"I defend the area north of Manila with the Philippine Division, the Far East Air Force, and the 71st Infantry Division." MacArthur frowned and paused, and said, "Let the artillery brigade defend the entrance to Manila Bay, including Corregido Island." Well, that's it! Execute the order! ”

"Yes! Mr! Seeing that MacArthur had already given the order, whether willing or unwilling, everyone could only answer the order in a loud voice.

And the entire South China Sea undercurrent surges, and outside the city of Manila is a stretch of mountains. In this group of mountains, groups of men vigilantly escorted a large group of men, women, and children who were heading towards the depths of the mountains.

Jensen helped several elderly people and walked slowly through the crowd. In the front and back of the crowd, there were countless reconnaissance that were dispersed and vigilantly investigated.

"Asen...... Fortunately, the commander-in-chief thought it properly, otherwise we would have suffered......" The old man who was helped by Jensen held Jensen's hand with emotion and said: "The commander-in-chief has us overseas wanderers in his heart...... Let the children go back to the war of resistance! I really didn't go back wrong......"

"Huh...... The Commander-in-Chief has always had us in mind, Grandpa! Don't worry, I'm sure I'll be able to take you to the safety hole! ”

ps: Chapter 2 ~ Take a walk with your wife......