Chapter 142: Confrontation (Fifth Update)
"Commander, our first wave of bombing has been a success. The main airfield of the Japanese army on the outskirts www.biquge.info of Chiang Mai has been blown up. We lost two P-51B fighters. Wait until the return flight and launch another attack in the afternoon to ensure the complete destruction of the airport near Chiang Mai. Xu Huansheng reported to Qin Shou.
Although, in this wave of bombing, the anti-Japanese salvation army air force suddenly took two P-51B fighters. However, they succeeded in destroying the main airfield of the Japanese army. At the same time, it also blew up a lot of Japanese fighters. The losses were undoubtedly much smaller than the results.
"Good, the Air Force did a great job this time. In a short period of time, the Japanese themselves will no longer be able to compete with us for air supremacy. From tomorrow, the main task of the air force will be shifted to strikes against the ground forces of the Japanese army. Qin Shou commanded.
Next, the most important battle of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was the decisive battle with the Japanese Burma Front, which was the most important battle.
"Yes, Captain." Xu Huansheng nodded.
The anti-Japanese salvation army air force made a surprise attack on the airfield of the 5th Flying Division of the Japanese Army and won a brilliant victory. This made Lieutenant General Sugawara Michidai, commander of the 3rd Air Force of the Japanese Army, so angry that he almost vomited blood.
Yesterday, the Japanese 5th Flying Division was completely lost. Lieutenant General Hidera Obata was seppuku for this. However, in order to restore the combat effectiveness of the 5th Flying Division, Lieutenant General Sugawara Michidai was still cheeky and sent a telegram to the Southern Army and the War Department, requesting domestic imports to provide them with a batch of aircraft and pilots to restore the combat effectiveness of the 5th Flying Division.
Although, the War Department was very dissatisfied with the losses of the 5th Flying Division. But for the sake of the war situation in Southeast Asia, he still agreed to the request of Lieutenant General Sugawara Michidai. But now, even the airfields of the 5th Flying Division have been destroyed, and even if these planes come, if they want to restore their combat effectiveness, I am afraid it will be enough to choke.
Lieutenant General Sugawara had no choice but to curse the anti-Japanese National Salvation Army air force, and at the same time send a telegram to the Burmese front, asking Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki to avenge them. If Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki can lead his army to capture Morey, he will be able to destroy the air force of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, and he will be able to avenge them with one stone.
And this has made the pressure on Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki even greater.
When Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki, who was on the march, received a telegram from Lieutenant General Sugawara Michidai, the expression on his face became even more solemn. He suddenly discovered that the anti-Japanese salvation army air force was even stronger than he expected! The base of the 5th Flying Division was destroyed.
"Yaga! Isomura-kun, the air force of the Chinese people, destroyed the airfield of the 5th Flying Division in Chiang Mai. Our losses are very large. In this battle, we may not be able to get the support of the Army Air Corps. The Chinese were supported by planes. "Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki, I obviously feel that this battle may be even more difficult to fight.
"Your Excellency, Commander, even without the support of the Army Air Corps. We will be able to defeat the people of China. Major General Takery Isomura did not give up because of this.
Lieutenant General Aoki Shigesei nodded: "During this period of time, the people of China have indeed developed too fast. If you let them develop for a while, I'm afraid they will be even more powerful. Therefore, in this battle, we must destroy them in one fell swoop. They can't be given another chance to resurge. ”
Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki knew that this battle might be their only chance to wipe out the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. If this opportunity is missed, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will develop even stronger. At that time, it will be even more impossible for them to defeat the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander. We can't afford to give the people another chance. Major General Takery Isomura agrees with this.
"Order the other ministries to speed up. It can't be delayed any longer. The longer it drags on, the worse it will be for us. Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki ordered.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander." Major General Takery Isomura immediately went to give the order.
For a time, the troops of the Japanese Burma Front attacking Morey from four directions, under the order of Lieutenant General Shigesei Aoki, the speed of the march increased a lot again.
At the same time, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was completely in the hands of the Japanese army's whereabouts through reconnaissance brigades and air units.
All the information was finally gathered into Qin Shou's hands.
On the morning of September 5, Qin Shou summoned the division commanders of several infantry divisions and the brigade commanders to hold a pre-war meeting. The Japanese army was not very far from Morey. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army should also launch an offensive.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the planes of the air force have found that the Japanese army's fourth-route troops are only five days away from Moredu. So, we need to go on the offensive as well. This afternoon, the 1st Infantry Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, and the 3rd Infantry Division set out to prepare to attack the other three lines of the Japanese army. The 4th Infantry Division and other brigades were the main defense of Morey, preparing to meet the main forces of the Japanese army. Qin Lifetime ordered.
"Yes, Captain." All the division commanders and brigade commanders replied one after another.
They had also been looking forward to a decisive battle with the Japanese army for a long time. At present, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army can be said to be strong and strong, and it has also been equipped with a large number of American-style weapons, and its strength is strong. The troops have also become familiar with the performance of American-style equipment, which is enough to bring into full play the combat effectiveness of these equipment.
This, coupled with the brilliant victory of the air force, seriously stimulated the other troops, making them want to defeat the Japanese army and occupy the whole of Burma.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I will lead the 4th Infantry Division and other brigades to hold off the main forces of the Japanese army at Morey. Several other infantry divisions, can you destroy the enemy you are facing in the shortest possible time, and then besiege the main forces of the Japanese army. It will be an important guarantee for whether we can win this battle. Lao Sun, Lao Yu, you two divisions, especially crucial. Qin Shou looked at Sun Changwu and Yu Chengyin.
The 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions faced the weakest and easiest Japanese forces to defeat. If they can defeat the Japanese army in the shortest possible time, then the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will be able to gain a huge advantage in this battle.
"Yes, Captain." Sun Changwu and Yu Chengyin both nodded heavily. They also know how heavy their task is.
"Brothers, victory or defeat is here. Hopefully, we can win again and take the whole of Myanmar! ”
"Victory!"
The generals said one after another, and they also believed that they would definitely win this battle.
In the afternoon of the same day, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Infantry Divisions of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army left their respective stations and headed straight for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Route Troops of the Japanese Burma Front. (To be continued.) )