Chapter 169: Breaking the Tail to Survive
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More Japanese soldiers hurriedly hid in the dense forests on both sides of the road, watching in horror at the wreckant warplanes in the sky.
"Yaga!" Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki also got out of his car, hid in a ditch next to the highway, and looked at the fighters of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army Air Force in the sky with a resentful expression.
Once upon a time, when the Japanese attacked, they were often able to get the support of their air force, while the enemy was trembling under the blow of their air force. But now, everything is turned upside down. The fighters of the anti-Japanese salvation army air force wreaked havoc above their heads. And they can only endure it bitterly, and there is no other way than to curse a few words.
"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! "Several B-25 medium bombers, flying from high altitudes. When the magazine was opened, bombs fell one after another.
The bomb exploded on the road, leaving huge craters in its wake. There were also many Japanese soldiers who were torn to pieces in the bombing.
It took a while for the planes to finish dropping their bombs, drain all their bullets, and fly away.
Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki climbed out of the ditch. His military uniform was already covered with mud, and he looked very embarrassed. However, now he has no time to pay attention to these.
"Quick, fill the crater. Speed up, or the people will catch up. Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki ordered.
After receiving the forgiveness of the commander of the Southern Army, General Terauchi Shouichi, and saying that he would send reinforcements to reinforce them, Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki has once again regained his fighting spirit. However, he knew that if they wanted to fight back against the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, they had to get rid of the pursuit of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Otherwise, once they are caught up by the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and surrounded and annihilated, the consequences will be unimaginable.
The Japanese soldiers, under the leadership of their commanders, began to fill in the craters so that the cars behind could pass through this section of the road. Otherwise, they would have to throw away the little artillery and ammunition they had.
But even so, the speed of the Japanese army's march has been greatly affected. The pursuing troops of the 4th Infantry Division of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army were getting closer and closer to them.
"Your Excellency, the current situation is very bad for us! The Chinese continued to attack us with small forces and air flotills, slowing down our march. If we continue like this, I'm afraid it won't be long before they catch up. Major General Takeliang Isomura looked anxious. Although, he also believes that the Burmese front still has a chance to turn around. However, if you can't escape the pursuit of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, that opportunity will be gone.
"I know, but what's the way now? The people of China will never let us escape easily. Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki looked angry. The current situation is indeed very unfavorable for them!
"Your Excellency, it now seems that if we want to escape, we will have to leave a force to stop the people and buy time for our retreat." Major General Takery Isomura proposed.
Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki frowned, staying to block the troops of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was bound to die for life. Moreover, this will also weaken their already weak strength again. But if they don't. Then they're all going to have to die here.
"Let's bring Sato-kun, Takehara-kun, and Baba-kun." Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki commanded. He had already made up his mind that it would be better to lose a small part of the army than to lose the whole army.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Major General Takery Isomura immediately went to arrange it.
Ten minutes later, Lieutenant General Kotoku Sato, Lieutenant General Saburo Takehara and Lieutenant General Masaro Baba came to Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki.
After Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki told the three division commanders about his plan, all three frowned.
These three divisions can be said to have suffered heavy losses. In particular, the nine main infantry wings suffered extremely heavy losses. If you want to stay behind to stop the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, you will definitely die in nine lives.
In addition, the three of them were not willing to stay and command the blocking troops. After all, that would undoubtedly mean that they would die.
"Your Excellency, Commander, if you have to leave troops behind to stop the Shina people, I have no opinion. But who will lead it? Lieutenant General Kotoku Sato asked.
Lieutenant General Saburo Takehara and Lieutenant General Masaro Baba also looked at Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki as if they were waiting for his answer.
Lieutenant General Aoki Shigesei's face was a little unsightly, he knew that these three guys were greedy for life and afraid of death.
At this time, Major General Takeliang Isomura took the initiative to stand up.
"Let me command the troops that remain!" Major General Isomura Takeliang said calmly.
"Isomura-kun? You ......" Lieutenant General Aoki Shigesei was stunned, but he didn't expect Major General Takery Isomura to offer him to lead the blocking troops. After all, everyone knows that if you stay, you are likely to die.
"Your Excellency, I beg to be given this opportunity to be loyal to the Great Nichi* Empire." Major General Takery Isomura pleaded.
I have to admit that although the day himself is very cruel, he has no regard for life. However, after these guys were brainwashed by the spirit of bushido, they were very loyal to the so-called Emperor of Japan and the Imperial Empire of the Great Day.
Of course, the reason why Major General Takery Isomura took the initiative to make this request was to avoid the embarrassment of Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki, and on the other hand, he wanted to take responsibility. After all, he was the one who advocated launching an attack on the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army at the beginning, but he had the credit for it. Now, the Japanese army has suffered such a crushing defeat, and he, of course, has to take responsibility for it.
"Alright, Isomura-kun, it's up to you to lead the forces that hold off the Shina people." Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki said helplessly.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander."
"Gentlemen, do you have any other opinions?" Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki looked at the commanders of the three divisions.
The most difficult problem has been solved, and the three of them naturally have no opinions.
Subsequently, Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki made a series of arrangements to draw out the 124th Wing, 153rd Wing and 128th Wing of the Japanese infantry to form a blocking detachment, led by Major General Takery Isomura, to block the pursuing Anti-Japanese Salvation Army and buy time for the retreat of the main force.
The three wings suffered relatively little damage in the previous battles. The three wings add up to more than 7,000 people. This is also the only main battle force in the hands of Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki.
After leaving the blocking force behind, Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki led the remaining troops and quickly withdrew. (To be continued.) )