Kurume is located in the Chikushi Plain, which is far from the coastline and is the largest plain on the island of Kyushu. It was also the most important staging place for the Japanese army on Kyushu Island. After Admiral Kojiro Uchiyama became the supreme commander of the Japanese forces on Kyushu Island, he ordered the Japanese troops to assemble here.

Of the three divisions under the jurisdiction of the First Army on the island of Kyushu, the Sixth Division had been completely annihilated in Fukuoka, and the remaining two divisions, one division and one division, were deployed to defend Kitakyushu, and the other division had a brigade stationed in Sasebo to assist the navy in defending there. The rest of the troops gathered in Kurume. Under the orders of General Kojiro Uchiyama, two of the three divisions under the jurisdiction of the First Army on Kyushu Island were also transferred to Kurume, and they were dispatched by him. In addition, the Third Army, which had just arrived on Kyushu Island, had four divisions under its command, and General Uchiyama Kojiro also made arrangements for the four divisions.

"Kamio-kun, let's have a decisive battle with the people of Shina in Kurume. In Kurume, we actively mobilized most of the 18th Division, the 9th and 12th Divisions, plus the 2nd Brigade of the Independent Heavy Artillery, a total of more than 70,000 people. In addition, four divisions of the Third Army were on standby in the Chikuho area. As long as the Shina people dared to attack Kurume, at a critical time, the Third Army set out from the Chikuho area and cut off the back route of the Shina people in one fell swoop. When the time comes, we will be able to encircle and annihilate the main force of the Shina people in the Tsukushi Plain! Uchiyama Kojiro said confidently.

In order to prepare for the Battle of Kurume this time, Admiral Kojiro Uchiyama paid a huge price. Even the most elite Sixth Division under his command was sacrificed in order to buy them enough time. In particular, the four divisions of the Third Army needed to be transported from Honshu to the island of Kyushu, and there was not enough time, and it was obviously not possible. Fortunately, although the 6th Division was completely annihilated by the Chinese* army, it also bought them enough time. Now, the Japanese army has completed the transfer of troops. Kojiro Uchiyama believes. In this battle, we will definitely be able to defeat the Chinese* army.

"Uchiyama-kun, are you so confident? According to the information we have received, it is the most elite 1st Army in Shina that has landed on Kyushu Island now. This group army is the starting unit of the Chinese Army. The total strength is nearly 160,000. Very well equipped. Well-trained and extremely combat-ready. The Shina people threw this army group into the battle on Kyushu Island, obviously wanting to win on Kyushu Island in one fell swoop. Admiral Kamio Mitsutomi said. He is not as optimistic as Admiral Kojiro Uchiyama. As for the combat effectiveness between the Chinese Army and the Japanese Army, General Mitsutomi Kamio did not think that it would be so easy to make up for it.

"Kamio-kun, this time, we have assembled 7 divisions and a brigade, with a total of more than 170,000 people. Fight a decisive battle with the people of China. We have to win this battle. Otherwise, once we spread out. will be easier to defeat by the China. If we can defeat the Shina in this battle, then we will be able to solve all the problems once and for all. Admiral Kojiro Uchiyama said.

"Uchiyama-kun, although I don't think it's easy to defeat the Shina people. However, I unconditionally support your plan. For the sake of the Japanese Empire, even if we pay a great price, we must defeat Shina before we can do it. Otherwise, the Great Japanese Empire would be finished. Admiral Kamio Mitsutomi said. Chinese* troops landed on the Japanese mainland. This has never happened before. This is also a huge test for Japan. If it is not possible to defeat the Chinese * army. So, what will happen to Japan, it is naturally conceivable.

"Kamio-kun, we're going to succeed." Kojiro Uchiyama said.

Almost at the same time, the Japanese Army General Staff Headquarters in Tokyo also received the battle plan submitted by Senior General Kojiro Uchiyama. Chief of the General Staff of the Japanese Army, Senior General Kawai Sho, Minister of War Shinroku Ishimoto, and Director of Education, Senior General Jiro Oniwa. It's all together. What they focused on studying was the battle plan submitted by Senior General Kojiro Uchiyama.

"Gentlemen, is Uchiyama-kun's plan a little too risky? This is tantamount to concentrating the main forces of Kyushu Island in the Battle of Kurume. It was as if they were not able to succeed, but were defeated by the Chinese people. Even if it is encircled and annihilated, the consequences will be unimaginable. In the entire Kyushu Island, there will only be two divisions and one brigade left, and they will not be able to resist the attack of the Shina people at all. War Minister Shinroku Ishimoto said with some concern.

"Shi Ben-kun, Uchiyama-kun, there is no way to do it. The attack of the Shina was so strong that the 6th Division was wiped out in Fukuoka after only four days. It was only the Marines who shot the Chi Na people. If the Chinese Army were to go on the offensive, it would obviously be under too much pressure. If the army is dispersed and deployed all over Kyushu Island, it will only allow the Shina people to break through. In particular, most of the island of Kyushu is located by the sea, so the people of China can receive fire support from the sea, and it is impossible for us to defend these cities. Even if you want to use these cities to inflict a lot of casualties on the Chinese army, it is enough to choke. In this case, it is better to concentrate on fighting a decisive battle with the Shina people. "Senior General Kawai is very supportive of this battle plan.

"But, can Uchiyama-kun succeed?" The Director of Education, Admiral Jiro Oniwa, also asked. In terms of troops, General Uchiyama Kojiro did not have an advantage. In terms of the combat power of the troops, the Japanese army did not have an advantage. The only advantage is probably familiarity with the terrain. Can they really win in such a situation? At the very least, Admiral Daiwa Jiro is skeptical.

"It's obviously unrealistic to be 100 per cent sure. However, if you play the number, Uchiyama-kun still has a great chance of winning. Kurume is far from the coast, and the navy of the people of China will not be useful at all. The Chikugo River was too shallow, and the warships of the Shina people could not enter at all. Therefore, this battle will be a duel between the army without other interference. In terms of weapons and equipment, after the change of equipment, the gap between us and the Chinese is not large. What's more, this time we are still on the defensive. You can rely on the Chikugo River to defend against the people of China. The current Chikugo River is in the flood season, and the width of the river reaches hundreds of meters. It is not so easy for the people of Shina to easily get through the Chikugo River. If they attack, the blood of the Shina people will definitely stain the Chikugo River red. Their corpses will float on the Chikugo River and flow all the way to the Ariake Sea. General Kawai said.

"If the Shina attack Kurume, then we don't have no chance of winning. But would the people of China do that? "The sixth general of Shimoto is obviously not convinced.

"If the Shina want to defeat us quickly, we will inevitably attack Kurume." General Kawaicao said affirmatively.

General Erro Otwa and General Shimoto Shinroku both nodded, as if they agreed with the plan.

"Send a telegram to Uchiyama-kun, we support their battle plan, and we will have a battle with the people of Kurume and Shina. Defeat the people of China and win this war. Let the people of China know that even without a navy, the Great Japanese Empire is not something they can bully at will. The sixth general of Shimoto said.

After several days of fierce fighting, on the afternoon of August 29, the fighting in Fukuoka Castle had stopped. Still, there was an occasional gunshot or two, which was the Imperial Marines clearing the city of the recalcitrant Japanese troops. Although the 6th Division had been almost completely wiped out, there were still a small number of troops scattered in the ruins, and the Imperial Marines had to wipe them out to ensure that the Empire would completely occupy Fukuoka.

In the Empire's plan, Fukuoka would become an important distribution center for the Empire's war against Japan. At least when it comes to fighting against Kyushu, it's very important.

In the direction of the port, a large number of sappers are rushing to repair the destroyed docks. One transport ship after another, docked at those intact docks. A large number of soldiers disembarked from the transport ship, and after the formation procession, the group left the dock. They will get used to it in Fukuoka a little bit, and then they will be ready for the next phase of the battle. The capture of Fukuoka was only the first step in the Empire's war against Japan. Next, they also need to take the entire island of Kyushu.

"Marshal, the Japanese troops in the city have almost been wiped out. According to the information we have received, the Japanese army is currently massing towards Kurume in large numbers. Judging by the size, the Japanese army has already gathered tens of thousands of people there. Admiral Shi Qingshan reported.

"It seems that little Japan wants to have a big battle with us here. However, do they think that Kurume will be able to defeat us if he is far from the coast? That's wishful thinking. Marshal Shi Deshan watched the elite army of the empire continue to disembark, and his heart became more and more confident.

"Marshal, little Japan must also be determined to fight us to the death. If they win, then we will have to regroup our forces to attack Kyushu. From now on, they still have a certain chance of winning. Admiral Shi Qingshan said.

Marshal Shi Deshan nodded: "Let the 1st Army speed up." Tomorrow, the advance of the 1st Army began to advance towards Kurume. The 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions went north to attack Kitakyushu. After taking this place, we will only be separated from Honshu Island by a narrow Kanmon Strait. The 3rd Marine Division went south to cooperate with the Navy and conquer Sasebo. Since little Japan wants to have a battle with us in Kurume, then we will fulfill them! ”

Marshal Shi Deshan was very confident in the future battle, and in his opinion, little Japan was completely self-defeating. (To be continued.) )

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