Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 2427

MacArthur regarded the attack on Ryukyu as a competition, which is obviously unfair to the US military.

The fighting in southern Africa has ended early, and the US military is still gnawing bit by bit.

The Japanese were very cunning and made full use of the terrain to build a perfect defensive position. The U.S. military was caught off guard and suffered heavy losses, so they had to change their tactics.

On the first day when the battle broke out, the U.S. Army lost an armored regiment. Afterwards, the U.S. Army fought steadily and steadily, using its firepower superiority to advance gradually, fighting for every inch of the Japanese army.

Surrounding the ring-shaped mountain range surrounding Shuri's main position, the Japanese army almost hollowed out the entire mountain range, making full use of the terrain to deal with the US military. The daily progress of the US military can only be measured in meters.

"If your Excellency the General thinks it's easy to wipe out the Japanese, it's better to let him take command in person." Buckner was furious, and MacArthur denied all the efforts of the 10th Army with a telegram. Disrespect for all officers and soldiers.

Harrison didn't speak. Based on the current progress, five days is definitely not enough, so the tactics have to be changed.

"When the southern Africans fought against the Japanese army in the Malay Peninsula, they used tactics such as cluster grenades, flamethrowers, and cement pouring, and achieved good results." Harrison took the initiative to offer advice. The Japanese army hid in the tunnel and could not come out. Being able to fight the Japanese in the tunnel is obviously more detrimental to American soldiers.

The narrow tunnels are not conducive to giving full play to the firepower advantage of the US military.

The American soldiers had to find a way to drive the Japanese out of the tunnels. The frontline officers and soldiers called this kind of operation "digging the rat hole."

"If you think about it, do it right away. The 10th Army is by no means weaker than anyone else." Buckner was also anxious. There were three army groups under MacArthur's command, and the other two were resting in the Philippines, preparing to participate in the attack on the Japanese mainland.

While the American soldiers were fighting hand-to-hand with the Japanese army, Mountbatten had a special guest in his office in the Lion City.

Since coming to East Asia, Mountbatten has been in a bad mood, and nothing is going well.

The situation in the Malay Peninsula has gotten out of control, and the Lion City is not much better. Mountbatten is walking on the streets of the Lion City in a car, and passers-by can feel the indifference of the British flag on Mountbatten’s car through the glass.

There are many cars on the streets of the Lion City, some flying the southern African flag and some flying the American flag. Usually, the treatment of these two cars is better than that of flying the British flag, and the hotel doormen can move faster.

"General Aung San hopes to retain his rights after the war and maintain the current status, otherwise he will not recognize the status of the suzerain of the British Empire." Dylan Stone from France has just returned from India and brought Aung San's latest request.

Mountbatten would never have had any kind of dialogue with Aung San if he could.

The key is that Mountbatten is unable to eliminate Aung San, and An Qi and MacArthur are unwilling to help, so Mountbatten can only have secret contact with Aung San.

It is not very pleasant to hear this story, the majestic British Empire, even Aung San, whose population is only [-], cannot be wiped out, it is indeed a bit embarrassing.

"Impossible, Aung San must lay down his arms and voluntarily surrender to the British Empire. I can guarantee the safety of Aung San. He can go to live in England with his family." People, actually only about 10 people, are in a difficult situation.

The area controlled by Aung San has almost no military capabilities. It has been able to persist until now. In addition to the support given by the Japanese at the beginning, the source of weapons and equipment is more from the capture of British and Indian troops. This is a shame for the British Empire. .

The current situation is like this. Aung San's troops hide in the deep mountains and old forests to play hide-and-seek with the British and Indian troops. The British and Indian troops are exhausted and cannot find the main force of Aung San. Mountbatten can't afford it.

Mountbatten hopes to end the war in India as soon as possible, and then participate in the war against Japan. As the commander-in-chief of the British Army in East Asia, if the British army is missing when the Allied forces invade the Japanese mainland, then this will be a complete loss for Mountbatten. s failure.

"I'm afraid General Weng San will not accept such a result." Dylan Stone's expression was relaxed, and there was a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth if he looked carefully.

No Frenchman would like an Englishman.

The most embarrassing thing now is not the British, but France that has lost Indochina. Dylan Stone helped Mountbatten contact Aung San and got a lot of benefits. As for whether Dylan Stone really helped Mountbatten, that is another matter. another question.

"Tell Aung San that if he doesn't surrender, he will be wiped out by me!" Mountbatten acted both hard and soft, but lamented in his heart.

The present British Empire is no longer the former British Empire.

Cunningham was also sighing. The preparations for the "Overlord" operation went smoothly, but Cunningham was very sad.

More and more situations show that the end of the war is getting closer and closer. Both southern Africa and the United States have begun to go all out, and troops and various military resources continue to arrive in the UK.

When Southern Africa and the United States failed to exert their strength, Cunningham insisted that although Britain has fallen behind Southern Africa and the United States, the gap is not that big.

Now that Southern Africa and the United States are getting serious, Cunningham discovered how strong Southern Africa and the United States are.

In the past week, a total of 11 fleets from southern Africa and the United States arrived in the UK, bringing 20 troops and nearly 400 million tons of various supplies.

Influenced by the southern African army, the logistics supplies of the Allied forces have begun to be standardized. From the production dates of these materials, it is not difficult to calculate the industrial capabilities of southern Africa and the United States.

Not long after the outbreak of the World War, Britain began to implement a material rationing system, which was a signal that materials began to be in short supply.

Neither southern Africa nor the United States has implemented a rationing system until now.

"There are three or four battlefields in southern Africa, two in the United States, and only one of our main battlefields. Southern Africa and the United States are still giving Russia a steady stream of support. We are now far behind." Canning Outside the window is the Portsmouth Naval Port, which used to be the home port of the British mainland fleet, but now it has become the base camp of the Allied Forces. There are only 9 US fast aircraft carriers parked in the port.

Although the fast aircraft carrier of the United States is a shrunken version compared to the southern African aircraft carrier, there are more ants to kill elephants. In the past year, the United States has produced 60 fast aircraft carriers alone.

At the same time, the UK did not build any new aircraft carriers last year. The six fast aircraft carriers that the British Navy received were all provided by southern Africa and the United States.

"So our current strategy is to preserve our strength. Southern Africa and the United States are willing to show off. Let them go. We have to consider the post-war world structure." First Admiral Lord Kenningerheim has a long-term vision, but this More like self-soothing.

This is not a matter of strategy at all, but that Britain's national strength has fallen far behind that of southern Africa and the United States, and it has to give up its dominance in the war.

The American fast aircraft carrier is refitted from a merchant ship, and the aircraft carrying capacity is only [-] or [-]. Although the number is large, it is not a concern, and it will be decommissioned after the war.

Southern Africa is the confidant's biggest problem. The area where German submarine activities are most rampant is the North Atlantic Ocean, so the United States needs an escort aircraft carrier to ensure the safety of the US transport fleet.

The waterways from southern Africa to Europe are all in the South Atlantic, away from the threat of German submarines, so southern Africa does not need to produce escort aircraft carriers, and can devote more energy to real aircraft carriers.

Southern Africa now has 26 real aircraft carriers, more than all the rest of the world combined.

"What we should be more worried about is India. If the situation in India is completely out of control like the Malay Peninsula, that would be the worst situation." Admiral Brooke, the chief of the Royal General Staff, could find the problem, but could not solve it.

After the last World War, Britain lost its absolute control over the Commonwealth, leaving only nominal leadership.

In this world war, India is the biggest challenge. If India is lost, Britain will be completely reduced to a second-rate country, and it may be even worse than France.

Vichy France did not say anything.

Free France now has the support of southern Africa. After the war, it will definitely gain the leadership of France. Although the British don't like de Gaulle, they must recognize de Gaulle's ability.

The key is age.

Winston and Cunningham in the UK are all old and have no successors.

Compared with the old guys in the UK, de Gaulle is still very young and has a promising future.

"Don't worry about India's problems. As long as we send troops to India, the Indians will disperse, and their role is just like this, making our British Empire look like a powerful country." Kenninger Hai Mu is more optimistic. India is still a mess, and there is no centripetal force as a country at all.

"I hope Marshal Weaver can solve India's problems." Cunningham didn't have much expectations for Mountbatten, but he still had a glimmer of hope for Weaver.

Although Wei Weier is not as famous as Mountbatten, he is indeed a capable person. During the Malay campaign, Wei Weier can provide continuous support for the Malay Peninsula, which fully proves Wei Weier's ability.

The current battle between the British army and Aung San is also under the leadership of Weaver.

Unlike Mountbatten, who was in a hurry, Wei Weier's strategy for Aung San was to besiege rather than attack. Trapping Aung San to death in the deep mountains and old forests was the correct way to deal with Aung San.

Wervil's approach will take time to see results.

Mountbatten did not have time to waste time with Aung San.

Weil Weier is the Marshal, the Governor of India, and almost an extremely human minister.

Mountbatten still has room to rise.

As the person in charge of the "Overlord" operation, Cunningham has heavy tasks, and a large part of his work is coordination.

Nearly a million southern African troops and American soldiers gathered in the United Kingdom, and the relationship between them was not very good. All kinds of open and secret battles, and any small mistake would affect the unity of the Allied forces. heart.

The U.S. military is not the only one using the Portsmouth Naval Port. The Southern African Atlantic Fleet also uses Portsmouth Naval Port as one of the most important supply ports. The Atlantic Fleet's "Madagascar" aircraft carrier is currently docked in Portsmouth Port.

Compared with a fast aircraft carrier of about [-] tons, "Madagascar" is the real giant, and its comprehensive combat effectiveness exceeds that of the latest Essex-class aircraft carrier in the United States.

"When our 'Midway Island' is built, you will know what a real aircraft carrier looks like—" American soldiers always say sourly when talking about "Madagascar".

The USS Midway began construction in Newport News on October 10 last year and is expected to be launched next year.

Regardless of the dozens of escort aircraft carriers in the United States a year, there is nothing to say about the shrunken version of the aircraft carrier. There are not many real aircraft carriers in the United States.

"Midway Island" basically followed the hull design of the Essex class, with a larger hull and lower freeboard, using armored decks, and more anti-aircraft firepower.

When the Americans designed "Midway", their thinking was relatively conservative. The early version of "Midway" even had a 203mm naval gun, which was removed later and more anti-aircraft firepower was added.

This is the experience the United States has gained from the Pacific War.

Southern Africa has firmly removed all anti-ship artillery from the beginning.

"When your 'Midway Island' enters service, we will also have a newer aircraft carrier, so you will always be behind, farther and farther away—" The southern African sailors are proud, no matter how many escort aircraft carriers are attached, one piece is not enough The "Madagascar" hit.

The escort aircraft carrier modified by the merchant ship has few aircraft, slow speed and low defense. One bomb will be scrapped. If you are unlucky, you will be sunk directly. "Midway Island" had to use armored decks because the Japanese kamikaze was too rampant.

They are all in a military port, and you can’t see them when you look up. The sailors are frequent visitors to various bars and clubs. Disagreements and fights happen every day. Sometimes even the military police will end. He was triumphant when he won, but he couldn't hold his head up when he lost.

"I really hope that the fight will start tomorrow. I will go crazy sooner or later if I stay here." Ruskin, a carrier-based fighter pilot from Nyasaland, complained loudly. He is an ace pilot and a winner of the Hero Medal. An enemy fighter plane.

"Let's go to the pilot's club to have some fun and have a drink together." Ruskin's wingman Samus was also an ace, but he only shot down five planes, just reaching the standard.

The trump card of the low-profile version is also the trump card. Sams just became the ace pilot in the battle the day before yesterday, and he is still immersed in the excitement. Whenever he has time, he will have a drink to keep the feeling of happiness as much as possible.

"Gentlemen, the holiday is over, and we must set off immediately." Squadron leader Qiao Sheng informed the pilots one by one to prepare for departure. During the preparations for Operation Overlord, the fighting did not stop, and fighting happened every day.

Especially for the pilots, their tasks are heavy, and they must completely control the airspace around Normandy before the "Overlord" operation is launched.

(End of this chapter)