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“…… Here it comes! ”

A Japanese soldier with camouflage on his face lying on his stomach in the bushes, staring intently at an M4 "Sherman" tank slowly moving a hundred meters away.

It was the vanguard of Company D, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army, responsible for attacking the 4th Wing of the 2nd Division of the Japanese Army entrenched near Dama Bay.

Half a month ago, it was the forward position of the US army besieging Cape Arolig, but now it has been successfully captured by the Japanese army, which has caused a lot of shock to the US army.

For this, the commander of the 25th Infantry Division, Major General Colinth, harshly criticized the commander of the 35th Infantry Regiment, Robert Brown. Colonel Kollor.

At the end of the battle, it was inconceivable that one's side was frantically counterattacked by the Japanese army.

In that battle, the Japanese army dispatched the "Leopard" tank for the first time, which greatly surprised the American soldiers who participated in the battle.

This onslaught, personally commanded by Lieutenant General Maruyama Masao, caught Colonel Collor's troops off guard.

The 35th Infantry Regiment lost nearly 500 men and more than 30 tanks in the vicinity of Dama Bay, and was beaten to the ground by the enemy and lost its armor.

"Hmm!"

As the main shooter, this is not the first time that Ono has done such a thing, and in his credit book, there are already six American tanks in the account.

Today, I went out with my old partner Sho Kawashima to "go out to work", and my heart was as indifferent as usual, even though the US tank had entered his field of vision.

Ono abandoned the bulletproof version that was large, easy to expose, and could also be reflective, but only exposed the launch barrel mouth in the bushes, which was extremely difficult for the enemy to detect at a distance of 100 meters.

In order to cover this anti-tank group, there was also a sniper team and a fire team in battle.

The sniper team consisted of two snipers using the Mauser 98K, and the fire team was a two-person MG42 machine gun crew.

These two weapons were highly praised by the low-level soldiers after they were mass-installed in the combat units of Kuah Island.

The 98K is highly accurate, safe and reliable, and can accurately hit the target's chest at a distance of 600 meters.

The MG42 is far superior to the Type 96 light machine gun, which is similar in appearance to the ZB-26, in terms of rate of fire and reload.

After the U.S. military captured German weapons on the battlefield, it was suspected that Germany had sold relevant technical drawings to Japan.

He even secretly speculated that Germany was transporting light weapons to Japan, especially the Japanese in the South Pacific theater, through large submarines.

Why did Washington and London order spies lurking on the continent to find out what was going on?

"Whoosh...... Rumble~! ”

A cloud of white smoke stabbed straight towards the M4, and the tank was suddenly shot, revealing a ball of fire, and then losing momentum to move forward.

Seeing that the mission was completed, Sho Kawashima immediately threw a smoke bomb to cover himself and Ono's retreat.

The U.S. tanks in the rear hurriedly drove to the front of the M4 that was hit by the bullet and began to fire wildly with machine guns into the trees on the opposite side.

Despite the fact that it has been repeatedly emphasized above, the Japanese infantry was already armed with anti-tank weapons similar to the Bazooka.

But when attacking, the US tanks were still unable to defend themselves, especially in the extremely treacherous jungle warfare.

Ono Jun and Sho Kawashima are both veterans in this area, and they did not choose to have another one, but to shoot and change places.

If you can succeed in every attack, then it will add up to a lot of achievements.

"Buzz ......"

The sound of the engines of airplanes could be heard in the sky, and it was a swarm of fighter jets, also known as "falcons".

After the army was equipped with a large number of Me-262, T-152 and Do-335, it converted some of its own fighters into attack aircraft.

The Type 1 fighter can carry six 10-kilogram bombs for anti-tank missions and can also strafe U.S. infantry with 12.7mm machine guns.

Although it is not comparable to the Soviet Il-2 and the German "Stuka" attack aircraft, for the Japanese ground forces, it is already very good to have this thing to help in the war.

Since the Henderson Airport on Kuah Island and several surrounding airfields were destroyed by the Japanese army one after another, and many air battles have caused huge losses.

The sortie capability of the US land-based air force has been greatly reduced, and now it can only maintain the level of more than 100 planes per day.

Lieutenant General Halsey had sent an urgent telegram to Nimitz asking for strong support.

But the transport ship to Kuah Island was halfway through and was sunk by more than half of the Japanese fighters and submarines.

If the US warships carry out a large-scale escort, it will play into the hands of the gambler's general.

If the convoy is not protected, they will become the easy prey of the Japanese army.

It was impossible for Lieutenant General Halsey to ignore the precious transport ships, for the troops on Kuah Island were counting on them to transport rations.

The "Brute Bull" realized that the situation had begun to turn against its own side, and that the former "Tokyo Express" had turned into a "Washington train".

But the situation on the island forced him to do so, otherwise the scheming Yamamoto Isoroku would take the opportunity to turn the tide completely.

As a result, May 22 turned into a disastrous day for the US Pacific Fleet.

Task Force 61, commanded by Vice Admiral Fletcher, escorted 35 transports to Kuah Island, where they were killed by Task Force 1 under the command of Admiral Gambler.

Twenty-eight transport ships carrying ammunition and supplies to the island were sunk, and hundreds of M4 tanks and more than 100,000 tons of war materiel loaded on them were all sunk into the sea.

What is even worse is that the US military completely lost the "Exes" aircraft carrier, which was hit by six torpedoes fired by the "I"-2109 submarine and capsized and sank 180 nautical miles northeast of Kuah Island an hour later.

Two less combat-resistant "Borg"-class escort aircraft carriers were sunk by Japanese air forces, along with the battleship "Pennsylvania", a heavy cruiser, and two destroyers.

In addition to the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown ("Exes"-class), which was severely damaged by aerial bombs and fish and was unable to participate in the battle for half a year, the US military also lost more than 130 fighters.

The reason why it is called a heavy damage is because Yamamoto's troops suffered very little losses, only the "Akagi" version 3.0 was sunk (the name of this ship is really ominous), the "Kaga" was heavily damaged (it was not sunk, and it can still be used when it returns to Hong Kong for repairs), and the battle damage ratio is second only to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

The Japanese resumed the war faster than Nimitz had imagined, and in early May, the two sides had just fought the second naval battle of Kuah.

But by mid-May, Yamamoto's fleet had made a comeback and engaged the Americans in the Second Battle of the Solomons.

In less than half a month, two large-scale naval battles were fought in a row, and the intensity was unprecedented.

After this vicious battle, the 61st Task Force almost lost its offensive capability.

If the Combined Fleet continues to pursue them, Vice Admiral Fletcher will have to lead his fleet out of the sea where there may be fighting.

First little Willis? Augustus? The 64th Task Force under the command of Major General Lee was attacked by Japanese super battleships in the Iron Bottom Strait.

Then the Third Fleet and the Combined Fleet fought a tragic second naval battle of Kuah in the waters near Kuah Island, and both sides were defeated.

Vice Admiral Fletcher, who wanted to avenge Rear Admiral Lee, did not catch the big fish of the "Izumi", but provoked the murderous Yamamoto's main fleet.

The consequences can be imagined......

Now that the 61st Task Force has been hit hard, Halsey's trump card is almost gone, and this short twenty days has become a turning point in the Battle of Kuah Island.

Pacific Command reported that Japanese submarines had begun large-scale sneak attacks on transport ships, and in less than two months, the U.S. military had lost as many as 150 ships.

Both the White House and the Pentagon were overwhelmed by the war in the South Pacific, and Director Luo ordered General MacArthur to quickly eliminate the remnants of the troops on Kuah Island.

As long as the Japanese army here is not annihilated for a day, then Washington will have to send supplies to the island's 50,000 combat troops, and I don't know how many more transport ships will be sunk.

But how easy is that?

At present, most of the air supremacy of Kuah Island has fallen into the hands of the other side, and it is with this advantage that Yamamoto Isoroku won the victory in the Second Battle of Solomon.

Relying on the powerful firepower, long range, and thick skin of the Do-335 "Anteater" fighter jet, the Japanese land-based air force became the master of the sea.

By June, the U.S. military had lost more than 500 warplanes and the lives of hundreds of experienced pilots.

"Boom ......"

The defeat in the naval battle directly led to the US troops stationed on Kuah Island falling into a passive situation, and the Japanese fighters could brazenly drop bombs and attack.

You can even hover over the battlefield with your eyes open, waiting for an opportunity to make up for ground targets that might have missed, and then swagger back to the airfield.

Six of the eight M4 Shermans were destroyed in half a minute, and the remaining two had to flee in panic along the same route towards their positions.

Fortunately, the bombs of the Type 1 fighters have been dropped, and the 12.7mm machine guns can't help the tank armor, at most they just rub the backs of the American infantry.

As long as there is no heavy rain on the battlefield, Japanese fighters will be dispatched in large numbers, and if they can't see the prey coming on their own initiative, they will fly directly to the US troops to drop bombs, and then pat their butts and leave.

"Report, the 6th Anti-Tank Group led by Tank Commander (Sergeant) Jun Ono is ordered to report to His Excellency the Division Commander!"

The commander of the 2nd Division, Lieutenant General Maruyama Masao, invited the anti-tank group to the headquarters and verbally praised its exploits.

"Don't be nervous, you are a model for the division and regiment, the glory of the army, and the glory of the empire!"

To say some beautiful words, Maruyama Masao, who has a very slippery mouth, is still quite good at it, and it won't cost anything.

"Your Excellency the division commander has praised it falsely, and your subordinates dare not be it, this is what we should do!"

Ono is very motivated to do this, because his monthly salary is only 23 yen.

And for the destruction of an American tank, the main shooter can receive a reward of two hundred yen, which is equivalent to more than eight months' salary.

This will go a long way in improving the lives of his family (all of this month's winnings will be remitted to the soldier's family account at the beginning of next month).

Anyway, there is a shortage of supplies on the front line, and you can't spend it if you have money, and you don't need to spend a single free thing yourself.

But in the rear, especially in the homeland, two hundred yen a month is enough for the family to live a life of abundant food and clothing.

A 20-kilogram bottle of wheat flour is only 3 yen, and a bowl of tempura rice bowl is only 50 yen (1 yen = 100 yen).

Tofu costs only 10 yuan, canned salmon costs less than 40 yuan, and 100 grams of beef costs only 45 yuan.

Three yen a day allows the family to eat and drink well, and the rest of the money can be saved.

For this very practical goal, Ono and others were full of expectations for carrying out anti-tank missions.

In their eyes, the US tank is not a grim reaper, but a pile of banknotes that can be moved!

“…… Take this one! Go back and get a point and let everyone relax! ”

Maruyama Masao handed Ono a camel cigarette, something that only the guys at the headquarters could enjoy.

As Ono Jun and others, who are engaged in dirty and tiring work, they have never smoked American cigarettes, and they don't know what it tastes like.

Therefore, everyone was very grateful to the division commander for this rewarding act, and by the way, everyone got a cold beer.

For these "main attackers" who dare to play with their lives, there are also rewards that attract them.

As long as each anti-tank group successfully destroys the target, it can get a roast chicken and a pound of sauce meat.

If you don't think there are enough meat dishes, you can also roast some locusts to make up the number, and the locust army eats locusts, which should not be considered XO of the same kind.

The average score of six adults is not much, let alone satisfying, it can only be said to be the least satisfying.

can think of the scene where he was almost starved to death before, and now he will have meat to eat, so everyone is fighting bravely.

However, the number of tanks that the US army came to attack was limited, and the only ones who were able to carry out the mission were skilled and experienced teams.

After many bloody battles, Maruyama Masao became cautious and would not let the soldiers of Shintoki Island die in vain.

Their sacrifice will become a medal on the chest of the US military, and it will mean nothing to their own side.

The current defensive tactics of the 17th Army are to steal if they can, and if they can't steal, they will stick to their positions, and they will not withdraw from Kuah Island anyway.

"Your Excellency, did Your Excellency Chief of Staff tell you anything when you came? There is no other meaning in the next! ”

Maruyama Masao wanted to find out the news, but he was afraid of saying the wrong thing, this immortal was even the king of Higashikure Minoruhiko who was in awe.

"As long as you stay here for one more day, the U.S. transport ships will send supplies to the island for one more day, and the navy is counting on you to hold your ground!"

To put it bluntly, you are used to fish for US military transport ships, and as long as the battle of Kuah Island does not end, the "Washington" Express will not stop.

The gambler's general hopes to wait here for work and besiege the island to send reinforcements, so as to win back the chips exported from the Battle of Midway.

Lieutenant General Hyakutake Haruyoshi's 17th Army is the equivalent of a hostage guard in this game, or an armed robber.

In the case that the "hostages" are unwilling to leave the island on their own initiative, and the robbers are even more reluctant to be kicked into the sea by the "hostages" to feed the fish, the game will be very gamed.

“…… So that's the case, I understand it below! ”

Maruyama Masao didn't dare to ask any more questions, so as not to annoy the divine envoy.

"Your Excellency, you are too dangerous here!"

After hearing the news, Hyakutake Haruyoshi understood and rushed to the headquarters of the second division, wanting to invite this great god to him.

"In fact, there's no such thing as a place to be absolutely safe on this island, is there?"

Do you dare to guarantee that when you get there, the deity will not be bombed by the American army?

In case Lao Tzu is hit by the other party's bricks, then whose responsibility is it???