Chapter 931: Annihilation

On August 29, 4621, the Imperial Marines' attack on Fukuoka entered its final moment. The 3rd Division of the Imperial Marine Corps was responsible for guarding the perimeter of Fukuoka and preventing Japanese reinforcements from entering Fukuoka. The 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions were attacking the remaining part of Fukuoka that was still under Japanese control.

The 1st Army of the Imperial Army still began to land one after another. However, compared to the Marine Corps. There are a lot of landlubbers in the army, and after taking the boat, there will be some discomfort, and they need to take a little rest before they can go into battle. It's just that the Battle of Fukuoka is coming to an end. The Imperial Marines were enough to annihilate the 6th Division entrenched in Fukuoka. As for the 1st Army, let's get into a more intense battle. You must know that the Japanese army on Kyushu Island not only has one sixth division, but also several divisions.

Just as the 1st Army of the Imperial Army began to land in Fukuoka, Marshal Shi Tokusan, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial War against Japan, also moved his headquarters from the port of Busan to Fukuoka. Even if there are still tens of thousands of Japanese troops here who are resisting stubbornly, it is not safe enough. However, Marshal Shi Deshan couldn't care so much. He found a random place in the port area and established his own headquarters. Anyway, the artillery of the 6th Division of the Japanese Army had already been destroyed a long time ago. It is even more impossible for the Japanese army, which is under heavy encirclement, to break through the heavy encirclement and reach the port area. Therefore, the safety of Marshal Shi Deshan is still guaranteed.

"General Liu, before sunset today, can we take Fukuoka?" Marshal Shi Deshan stood outside the headquarters and looked at the city in the midst of fierce fighting with a telescope.

"Marshal, before sunset today, we will definitely annihilate the 6th Division of the Japanese Army and take Fukuoka. I, Liu Guannan, can guarantee it with a head! Major General Liu Guannan, commander of the 1st Marine Division, said firmly.

"Okay, then I'll wait for the news of your victory." Marshal Shi Deshan said with a smile.

After Major General Liu Guannan returned to the division headquarters from the headquarters. Immediately order the troops at the front and intensify the offensive. The 6th Division of the Japanese Army must be eliminated before sunset.

Not only did the 1st Marine Division intensify its attack, but in the other two directions, the 2nd Marine Division also intensified its offensive, making the Japanese 6th Division holding Fukuoka stubbornly. Miserable.

However, the battle of Fukuoka only entered the third day. However, the 6th Division had already paid a heavy price. The main forces of the entire division have almost been crippled. As a last resort, Lieutenant General Yuzuhara has already put all the auxiliary troops on the front line. Even so, it was not able to stabilize the rout at the front.

Originally, the Sixth Division had a total of more than 25,000 people. Even though the 45th Infantry Wing and a total of the Brigade were defeated at Gen Beach, the Japanese troops defending Fukuoka also exceeded 20,000. But. In the last two days of fighting, the 6th Division had lost at least 10,000 men in street fighting, and they had suffered heavy losses under the attack of the Imperial Marines, as well as losing a large number of positions. Until now, only a small part of Fukuoka was under their control. And, under the pressure of the Imperial Marines. These urban areas are also on the verge of collapse. It can be said that the 6th Division is almost on the verge of annihilation.

Headquarters of the 6th Division. Lieutenant General Yuzuhara Wanzo was already anxious like an ant on a hot pot. Telegrams asking for help were sent one after another to the headquarters of the First Army on the island of Kyushu in Kurume. However, reinforcements were delayed. It made him anxious. If reinforcements don't come, the 6th Division will be dead. Once, the 6th Division was completely annihilated by the Chinese* army once. But now, he doesn't want the Sixth Division to be wiped out again!

"Chief of Staff, what did the Commander say? When will reinforcements arrive? Lieutenant General Yuzuhara asked.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander. His Excellency the Commander claimed that the reinforcements sent were blocked by the China. The First Army was also empty now, and there were no extra troops to support Fukuoka. Masa Sakamoto said.

"What? How so? Won't the Second Army be saved when it sees death? Haven't the troops of the Third Army already landed on the island of Kyushu? Why don't you head to Fukuoka? Lieutenant General Yuzuhara was furious.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, Fukuoka is located on the seashore, within the range of the naval guns of the Shina people! No matter how many troops are sent. Once it is shelled by the naval guns of the Chinese people, it will also be sent to death! Masa Sakamoto said.

Lieutenant General Yuzuhara Wanzo was stunned for a moment. He's not a fool, and he knows that. It's just that he is not willing to be abandoned by the Sixth Division. The Sixth Division is one of the two most powerful regiments in the Japanese Army! If you give up like this, it would be a bit too cruel, right?

However, this is the truth. The Japanese knew that the Chinese * army was attacking fiercely this time, and if there was no army with strong combat effectiveness to hold back the Chinese * army, then they would simply not have extra time to mobilize troops. Therefore, only by letting the 6th Division hold on to Fukuoka and hold back the Chinese* army can we buy time for the movement of the Japanese army. For this reason, they even did not hesitate to sacrifice the 6th Division.

In fact, it is true. Senior General Kojiro Uchiyama has been appointed commander of the Kyushu Island Theater by the Japanese General Staff Headquarters, and not only the First Army is under his command, but even the Second Army and the Third Army, which is already being transported to Kyushu Island, are also under his command. Perhaps, because the time is too short, General Uchiyama Kojiro does not have many troops in his hands. However, it was by no means impossible to bring in reinforcements from Fukuoka.

Admiral Kojiro Uchiyama has ordered the Japanese troops on Kyushu Island to gather towards Kurume and prepare to fight a large-scale battle with the Chinese* army there and defeat the Chinese* army in one fell swoop. It's just that it takes time to mobilize the army. Therefore, Senior General Kojiro Uchiyama repeatedly asked Lieutenant General Yuzuhara Wanzo to hold back the Chinese * army in Fukuoka.

"So what do we do now? Are you just waiting to die in Fukuoka? Lieutenant General Yuzuhara was very angry in his heart.

"Your Excellency the Division Commander, otherwise, let's break through! Breaking through to the east, as long as we can break through the encirclement of the Shina people and break out of Fukuoka, we will be able to retreat all the way to Kurume. Now the Imperial Japanese Army has a strong army in Kurume and can completely resist the Shina people. Masae Sakamoto suggested.

"Break through to Kurume? Will Your Excellency the Commander agree? Lieutenant General Yuzuhara shook his head. Senior General Kojiro Uchiyama wanted them to hold back the Chinese* army in Fukuoka. If they launched a breakthrough, wouldn't this be disobeying the orders of General Kojiro Uchiyama?

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, we have dragged the people of China here today, and our task has been completed. For the sake of the Sixth Division, we must leave some seeds for the Sixth Division. Otherwise, the 6th Division would really be finished. Masae Sakamoto suggested.

Lieutenant General Yuzuhara Wanzo hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "You go and gather the army." An hour later, we launched a counterattack, and we must break through the encirclement of the Shina people. ”

"Hi, Your Excellency Division Commander!" Sakamoto Masaemon nodded.

Soon, the Japanese Sixth Division had amassed 5,000 troops, almost the most they could muster after defending themselves against the attack of the Imperial Marines on all fronts.

"The warriors of the Great Japanese Empire, the Shina people, with several times our strength, have surrounded Fukuoka. Our mission is to hold back the Chinese here and buy time for the Imperial Army to gather forces. Now that our mission is accomplished, we can break through. As long as we defeat the people of China and break through their encirclement, we will be victorious. "Before breaking through, Lieutenant General Yuzuhara Wanzo personally cheered for the officers and soldiers.

The Japanese officers and men were greatly thrilled by the thought that they would be able to survive immediately. Though they have no regard for life, they are not afraid of death. However, that doesn't mean they really want to die. If they could survive, no one would refuse.

"Warriors, break through! Break through the encirclement of the Shina people! Lieutenant General Yuzuhara Wanzo ordered.

"Kill! Kill the people of China! Break out. "These Japanese soldiers, who were in a desperate situation, burst out with a beastly wildness.

Subsequently, the 2nd Regiment of the 21st Division of the Imperial Marine Corps was fiercely attacked by the Japanese army. Originally, they were storming the positions of the Japanese army. However, the Japanese army suddenly launched a large-scale counterattack, which caught them by surprise.

After the headquarters of the 2nd Marine Division discovered the anomaly here, they hurriedly transferred the 23rd Regiment over, which repelled the Japanese attack. However, it also made the Imperial Marines more vigilant. By this time, the Japanese army still had such a strong combat effectiveness.

However, this was also the last counterattack launched by the Japanese army. After this time, the Japanese 6th Division was no longer capable of launching a counterattack. It was as if this counterattack had exhausted all their strength.

The Imperial Marines attacked step by step, destroying the Japanese positions one by one. It was almost a block-by-block battle, and in some cases, even a ruin had to be fought for by both sides. However, the Imperial Marines continued to advance, constantly compressing the living space of the Japanese army.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the 11th Regiment of the Imperial Marine Corps surrounded the headquarters of the Japanese 6th Division. After a fierce battle, the Marines returned to headquarters. Lieutenant General Yuzuhara Wanzo knew that he was going to die, and he was about to commit suicide. However, the Imperial Marines did not give him this opportunity. After a strafing shot, Lieutenant General Yuzuhara Wanzo has been beaten into a hornet's nest. As for capturing him, this is even more unthinkable. Japan will all perish in this war, and it is useless to capture these generals! (To be continued.) )

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