Chapter 125: Four-Way Advance

"Ladies and gentlemen, according to the information we have received, the Chinese are now gathered in Morei, in western Burma, and have grown to more than 100,000 people. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info they are there, receiving American equipment. It can be seen from this that behind the Chinese army is the support of the Americans. Therefore, we can no longer let them develop, we must completely exterminate them and stifle the threat in the cradle. Lieutenant Aoki slammed his fist on the table, as if to show his determination.

The senior generals of the Burmese Front present also had serious expressions. In a very short period of time, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army developed more than 100,000 troops, and it also received the support of the Americans. If they were given a little more time, wouldn't they have grown stronger? When the time comes, I am afraid that it will really become a big problem for them.

"This time, in addition to exterminating the Chinese people, we must also take the opportunity to march to India, take Imphal, seize a foothold in India, and use this as a base to march to India and conquer rich India!" Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki's ambition is obviously greater.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if we can take India, then we will all be the heroes of the empire." Chief of Staff Taro Nakanaga also said.

As a result, the division commanders and brigade commanders of the Japanese army became excited one by one. The richness of India, they have heard many times. The reason why the British were able to become the number one power in the world was India's financial resources were indispensable.

As for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, they did not pay attention to it at all. Even though the strength of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was not less than theirs, they believed that they would be the ones who won the final victory.

Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki was very satisfied with the reaction of these generals.

"Chief of Staff, tell you about the battle plan!"

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Major General Nakanaga Taro stood up and nodded to Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki.

"Gentlemen, this time, we will no longer be constrained by the limitations of our forces. So, we plan to split up in four ways and launch an attack on Morey. In one fell swoop, they encircled Morey and ensured the total annihilation of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

The 1st Road, consisting of the 18th Division and the 24th Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade, attacked from the north. The 2nd Road, consisting of the 56th Division and the 72nd Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade, attacked from the south. The 3rd Road, consisting of the 53rd Division and the 105th Brigade of the Independent Mixed Brigade, attacked from the southeast. The 4th route, consisting of the 31st, 49th, and 54th Divisions, attacked from the east.

The four troops, echoing each other from afar, marched in unison. Once one of the troops is attacked by the Chinese people, the other three troops will immediately come to the rescue to ensure that they will not be surrounded and annihilated by the Chinese again. ”

Major General Taro Nakanaga read out the battle plan that had already been drawn up long ago.

The division commanders and brigade commanders present did not have any objections to this offensive plan. In their opinion, the Japanese army already has an absolute advantage on the battlefield in Burma, and no matter how it fights, it can win. The so-called battle plan is simply not necessary.

"Gentlemen, the reason why you are breaking through by different roads is entirely to encircle and annihilate the people of China in one fell swoop and ensure that they will not break through. After all, Myanmar is too big. If there are fish that slip through the net, in the dense forests of Burma, and we are enemies at every turn, then it will be troublesome. Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki explained.

"Your Excellency, Commander, is too wise. Those Zhina people, although their combat effectiveness is not very good, but they are as cunning as monkeys. If they wander around Myanmar, it will indeed cause us a lot of trouble. It would be great if we could get rid of them once and for all. Lieutenant General Kotoku Sato, the commander of the 31st Division of the Japanese Army, jumped out and slapped himself on the back.

Other division commanders and brigade commanders also greeted him.

This feeling made Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki very satisfied. This is also the reason why he is reluctant to be the deputy chief of staff of the Southern Army, but is willing to be the commander of the front army.

Although the deputy chief of staff of the Southern Army is also in a high position of power, he must be restrained by the commander and chief of staff of the Southern Army.

Of course, if you want to keep your current position, or even climb to a higher position, you must have a successful performance on the battlefield. Otherwise, it may still be replaced. Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki has been unlucky enough during this time, and he doesn't want to continue to be unlucky.

The elimination of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was an important opportunity for him to prove himself to the Southern Army and even the entire Japanese Army. He hopes that in this battle, he can win in one fell swoop.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Army Air Corps will also provide us with air support. When the time comes, we have strong ground forces and air support, and we will definitely be able to easily annihilate the Chinese people. Let them know that if they want to defeat the Imperial Army of the Great Day*Ben, it is impossible. Even through some conspiracy, the victory was won by luck. However, in the face of absolute strength, they are still bound to lose. Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki was in high spirits, and he seemed to have seen the scene of the heroic Japanese army easily winning the war and annihilating the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." All the Japanese generals replied one after another.

Indeed, they are also full of confidence in this battle. In the past, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was able to win, mainly because it was too cunning. This time, the Japanese are strong and will be extra cautious. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will never have that opportunity again.

The time of the attack was set three days later by Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki.

Mandalay is only 300 kilometers away from Morey. However, the western part of Myanmar is mountainous and the transportation facilities are not very good. If you want to get to Morey, it will take at least ten days or more. So, they have to prepare in advance.

On August 28, the Japanese Burmese Front, with six divisions and three independent mixed brigades, attacked Morey in four directions. The main attack was undoubtedly the 4th Route Army, which was composed of the 31st Division, the 49th Division, and the 54th Division of the Japanese Army, and the three divisions combined amounted to more than 50,000 people, and even the other three Route troops combined.

Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki, this time he did not choose to wait for news at the headquarters, but personally led the 4th Route Army and marched towards Morey. In Mandalay, only Major General Taro Nakanaga was left in charge of liaison.

He believed that under the encirclement and suppression of his four-way advance tactics, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army would have to abandon Burma and flee to India, or it would have to be wiped out. If the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army withdrew to India, they could take advantage of the situation to march to India, take Imphal, and gain a foothold in India.