Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 2658 Grabbing merit is not so grabbing
In fact, MacArthur has always been very dissatisfied with Angie as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in East Asia. He believes that he is more suitable for this position than Angie.

It's a pity that the situation is stronger than the people. The strength of the US military in East Asia is far inferior to that of the Southern African Expeditionary Force. MacArthur's ability has been questioned because of the failure of the Philippine campaign, so MacArthur had to accept Angie's command.

Ability is second.

The point is that MacArthur left the U.S.-Philippine coalition forces to escape alone at the last moment of the Philippine campaign. If MacArthur was the commander-in-chief of the East Asian Allied Forces, then I am afraid that the East Asian Allied Forces should be careful.

God knows whether MacArthur will repeat his old tricks in that situation again.

MacArthur also knew his own situation, not to mention in the Southern African Expeditionary Force, even in the US military, there were many people who refused to accept MacArthur, so he could only accept this arrangement.

Lang Man, the commander of the US Seventh Division, didn't think much of MacArthur.

The Seventh Division of the U.S. Army is also a veteran unit. This unit was established in 1917 and participated in World War I. It is called the Hourglass Division because they are as accurate as a timer when performing combat missions.

After the end of World War I, the Seventh Division was disbanded and reorganized after the outbreak of World War II. It went to fight against Japan and performed bravely in the battles of the Philippines and Okinawa.

The Seventh Division has three regiments under its jurisdiction, the 17th Regiment nicknamed "Buffalo", the 32nd Regiment personally controlled by the Queen, and the 31st Regiment, which is very familiar to Chinese people.

The 31st regiment is the polar bear regiment whose flag was seized and almost wiped out.

In the Battle of Okinawa, a total of seven U.S. divisions participated in the battle, including the Seventh Division.

The Seventh Division suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Okinawa. After the battle, it was withdrawn to the Philippines to rest for six months, and then sent to Japan to participate in the "Olympic Operation". In MacArthur's offensive plan, the Seventh Division assumed the role of a prominent arrow , To take the initiative to attack the Japanese army.

"Without the support of the air force, the support of the navy, and the participation of friendly forces, how can such a battle be fought?" Lang Man looked at the military map in front of him, at a loss.

MacArthur really risked the world this time. Not only did his plan not get Angie's consent, but he was also opposed by Nimitz, commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet.

Even so, MacArthur was determined to go his own way, because he knew very well that this was his last chance.

The war in Europe is over, and the Russian army is gathering in East Asia. Once the Russian army is assembled, the war in East Asia will end soon.

So now there is not much time left for MacArthur. If he wants to defeat Truman and Eisenhower in the election two years later, he must seize every opportunity to get honor.

The title of Japanese Conqueror is still very attractive to MacArthur.

But if MacArthur does not take the initiative, then after the war, this title is more likely to belong to Angie.

"Our principal probably thinks that as long as we can drive the tanks to Tokyo, the king of Japan will voluntarily surrender." Langman's chief of staff, Brandt, also lacked respect for MacArthur.

Businessmen and politicians in the United States are hateful, and soldiers still have a sense of honor. If you run away from battle, ordinary soldiers would probably have been shot long ago.

MacArthur, the former principal of the West Point Military Academy and the model and idol of all American soldiers, was unscathed after fleeing the battle, and he was able to lick his face and return to East Asia to continue to be his commander-in-chief of the US military. It is really embarrassing.

In particular, the scene where MacArthur repeatedly waded and landed on the beach in the Philippines to make a show for the media was even more disgusting.

It is the photo that has been widely circulated. It is said that in order to take the best shot, MacArthur and his staff tossed and tossed several times before getting a photo that satisfied MacArthur.

Such a commander-in-chief is indeed difficult to convince the public.

"Then let our commander, Mr. Commander, personally direct the operations, I can't carry out such an order—" Lang Man was very angry, this is making war a joke.

But this is consistent with MacArthur's consistent style.

In MacArthur's view, everything around him is serving his honor.

"Don't be impulsive, you don't need to take risks for such a person." Brant disagreed. Soldiers take obedience to orders as their bounden duty. No matter how bad MacArthur's character is, he is also the commander-in-chief of the US military in East Asia, and the immediate boss of Langman and Brant.

"Then I'll send a telegram to the War Department—" Langman hoped that the War Department would make MacArthur more rational.

It took time for the telegram to be sent from East Asia to Washington, and the War Department also needed time to evaluate the risks of MacArthur's plan, but MacArthur couldn't wait.

Six hours after receiving the combat order, MacArthur's second telegram arrived at the Seventh Division.

"Doesn't it take preparation time to launch an attack?" Lang Man was furious, and MacArthur hardly gave the Seventh Division any preparation time.

At the same time as the second telegram arrived at the Seventh Division, there was also Colonel Christopher, the combat staff officer from the US East Asia Command.

Colonel Christopher served as MacArthur's adjutant and was MacArthur's confidant. His mission to the Seventh Division this time was to supervise the battle.

"The Japanese army has run out of ammunition and food. We don't need to prepare for a long time. As long as we launch an attack, the Japanese army will collapse across the board." Christopher resolutely carried out MacArthur's order.

This is also true.

At present, there are still 170 million Japanese formed troops. If the second-line troops temporarily recruited are added, the total strength can reach 700 million.

Both of these numbers are watery. Among the 170 million regular troops, it is estimated that less than one-tenth of the troops can still fight.

As for the 700 million second-line troops, they were just cannon fodder, and they could be completely defeated by a single charge. This has been confirmed in the previous battles of the Allied forces.

Of course, under the command of An Qi, not to mention the current Japanese army, even the Japanese army in 1931 may not be able to hold out for too long under the attack of the East Asian Allied Forces.

The gap between the two sides is really too big.

The Allied forces in East Asia have been preparing for the Olympic plan for two years.

In the past two years, not counting all kinds of artillery shells and aerial bombs, the East Asian Allies have hoarded tens of millions of tons of combat materials. The intensity of shelling and air strikes is unprecedented. Hundreds of heavy bombers are dispatched at every turn to attack Japanese cities and Japanese military positions. Carpet bombing, leaving no one alive.

This is the benefit of fighting in enemy territory.

No scruples, no need to worry about the loss of personnel and property, no matter how good the effect is.

Unlike the Allied forces in East Asia, which were recharging their energy, the bigger Japan became, the weaker it became. The current industrial capabilities were not as good as in 1920. Soldiers could only carry ten rounds of ammunition in combat, and when they ran out, they had to fight with bayonets.

The Allies did not give the Japanese a chance to bayonet, or even shoot, because it was very difficult for the Japanese to find targets on the battlefield, and every attack by the Allies was led by tanks, as we all know Unfortunately, the Japanese army lacked anti-tank weapons.

This is especially evident after the invasion of Japan.

"We have at least 20 elite Japanese troops in front of us, and we only have 1.5 people. Without the participation of more troops, it will be difficult for us to defeat the Japanese army." Langman hoped that MacArthur would take back his order, and the Japanese army still had the ability to resist.

Among the 20 Japanese troops in front of the Seventh Division, there is the Guards Division, a veteran Japanese army.

The Guards Division is one of the seven earliest divisions in Japan and one of the 17 Class A standing divisions.

In 1895, the Guards Division participated in the Sino-Japanese War of [-]-[-], and was absent from the First World War. In World War II, the Guards Division was expanded into the First and Second Guards Divisions, which participated in the Malay Campaign and the Philippine Campaign respectively.

After the Battle of Malay and the Battle of the Philippines, the Guards suffered heavy losses and retreated to Japan for rest, and never went overseas to fight again.

The Guards Division is also the only unit in Japan with combat capability.

After the Allied forces in East Asia adjusted their combat methods, there were about 15 Allied troops confronting the Japanese army.

If these 15 people launched an attack together, it would be no problem to defeat the frontal Japanese army, and it would be very easy.

But if only the seventh division launches an attack, then the seventh division will be very dangerous.

"These are all excuses, you didn't even try." Christopher didn't listen to Langman's explanation, he had the same attitude as MacArthur.

If you can't leave the Southern African Expeditionary Force, the US military will lose the ability to fight independently.

"Do you want me to try with the lives of soldiers? I can't do it!" Lang Man refused again.

"Then please leave here, the general will appoint a new commander for the Seventh Division." Christopher's attitude was tough and irrefutable.

Langman had no choice but to follow MacArthur's order to launch an attack.

At this time, it has been more than a month since the East Asian Allied Forces stopped attacking. During this month, the Japanese army mobilized countless manpower to build the defense line, and the effect was still there.

After all, after fighting with the Allies for such a long time, even if the Japanese have no memory, they have learned a lot of experience. At least the anti-tank trenches are wide and deep. It will cost a lot for the Shermans of the US military to cross over. strength.

The first to leave their position to attack the Japanese army was the famous Polar Bear Regiment.

The attack of the Polar Bear Regiment was immediately noticed by the 5th East India Division of the [-]th Division's adjacent position.

The Fifth East India Division was formed relatively early, and its weapons and equipment were relatively advanced. It was one of the first troops in East India to be equipped with southern African weapons.

The world war is coming to an end, and the weapons and ammunition hoarded in southern Africa need to be cleared. Even the aircraft carrier can be sold out, and the army equipment needs to be as much as possible.

After changing to the southern African standard weapons, the equipment level of the Fifth Division has already ranked among the first ranks within the East Asian Allied Forces, even a level higher than that of the US Seventh Division.

The U.S. Seventh Division just switched to Garand rifles that can fire in bursts earlier this year.

Some officers and soldiers in the Fifth Division have already been equipped with assault rifles, and the tanks have been replaced with Tigers, which are more powerful than Shermans.

Regardless of the fact that the Tiger was equipped with troops earlier than the Sherman, there is still a relatively large gap between the Sherman and the Tiger in terms of combat capability, let alone the more advanced Lion.

"The Americans are really on the move, are we really moving?" Wang Qi, who had been paying attention to the Seventh Division's position, exclaimed. He didn't want to sit in a Tiger tank and watch the excitement.

When the fifth division was equipped with tiger tanks, Operation Olympic had already begun, and the Japanese army was defeated. The tiger tanks of the fifth division had not really experienced bloody battles. prove yourself.

Wang Qi is of Chinese descent, and his hatred of Japan needs no reason.

"Let's see, let's talk—" The commander Chen Yin carefully observed the actions of the US military through the periscope in the turret, which can be regarded as an early investigation.

Like the European Allies, there is also extensive competition within the East Asian Allies.

Due to the stubborn resistance of the Japanese army before, the competition was not obvious.

Since the secret negotiations between the United States and Japan were exposed, the atmosphere within the East Asian Allied Forces has gradually become tense.

If there are no major accidents, Germany was divided up by the Allied forces, each with its own sphere of influence.

What about Japan?
Southern Africa, the United States, Russia, Britain, and France all participated in the attack on Germany, so they are also eligible to participate in the partition of Germany.

The East Asian Allied Forces are mainly composed of the Southern African Expeditionary Force and the U.S. Army. The East Indian Army and the Australian Army are also important components. In addition, there are also the British Army and the Malay Peninsula Servant Army. qualifications.

From Chen Yin's standpoint, he hoped that the Southern African Expeditionary Force would monopolize Japan.

In this way, Chen Yin might be able to become a member of the occupying army and slowly settle accounts with the Japanese.

The troubles of the U.S. military are indeed not small. As soon as they arrived at the first anti-tank trench, the Sherman tank was blocked by the stagnant water at the bottom of the anti-tank trench.

Anti-tank trenches are one of the few ways the Japanese army can counter the Allied tanks. Although the Allied tanks cannot be wiped out, they can delay the advance of the Allied tanks and buy more time for the Japanese army.

Digging trenches is a laborious job without much technical content, which is very suitable for today's Japan.

It's midsummer, and it's raining continuously. Just a few days ago, there was some water at the bottom of the anti-tank trenches.

Under normal circumstances, the use of explosives can effectively destroy anti-tank trenches, which is the experience of the Southern African Expeditionary Force during World War I.

With stagnant water explosives, it is not easy to use, and it needs to be equipped with steel plates or temporary bridges to break through the anti-tank trenches more effectively.

The U.S. attack was sudden, and preparations were insufficient. There were no temporary bridges, and there were not many steel plates. As a result, dozens of tanks were blocked in front of the anti-tank trenches, unable to advance or retreat.

boom--

In the distant Japanese position, a small number of heavy artillery began to fire. These heavy artillery were dismantled from the warship, and their ammunition was about to run out. They rarely fired before.

Although the Allies did not launch a ground offensive, daily routine shelling and bombing were essential.

The Japanese army was able to fight back at the beginning, and the two sides fought back and forth.

Later, the Japanese counterattack became weaker and weaker. After Germany surrendered, the Japanese heavy artillery had not fired for a long time.

The effect of heavy artillery on tanks is still very good, which is reflected in the Husky operation, so the US tanks next to the anti-tank trenches are unlucky.

(End of this chapter)