Rise of Australia

Chapter 887 The fight between trapped beasts
Leave no one behind!
When hearing this order, all the Australasian soldiers were not surprised at all, because this was an order issued by His Majesty Arthur, whom they respected and loved.

Even if they are Europeans on the other side and have Arthur's orders, they will never show mercy. Not to mention that the people on the opposite side are only islanders, a nation that has been discriminated against in Australasia.

This raid not only involved the cooperation of the two paratrooper formations, but also the cooperation between the infantry and the air force.

After the siege was successful, the air force quickly joined the battlefield and conducted a large-scale bombing of the gathering areas of the island country's troops.

This suddenly disrupted the rhythm of the island country's army, and also plunged the island country's C Division troops on the left and right wings into complete chaos.

Let alone the C Division, even the most elite infantry regiment of the A Division would inevitably feel a little nervous and panicked when faced with being attacked from two sides and bombed by enemy aircraft in the air.

Although they are not afraid of death, it does not mean that they will not be panicked by such dangerous situations. People's hearts are unpredictable, even among the island nation's soldiers who have been brainwashed.

Although the infantry regiment quickly counterattacked, it was obvious that the target of the Australasian attack was not them, but their flanks.

The performance of the two Type C divisions with 5000 men each on the flanks in the face of such an attack was much worse than that of the Type A division.

While Division A had organized a counterattack, Division C's tens of thousands of soldiers still had not launched a large-scale counterattack.

Some of the island soldiers at the front even chose to pretend to be dead to avoid bullets when they were attacked by the Australasian army.

Yes, playing dead.

This is completely different from the image of the island country's army that is fearless and fearless, as if it is an army composed of a group of cowards.

But considering the source of the C Division's strength, it's actually not that strange. A year ago, these people were ordinary farmers in the island country. Although they supported the country's war, it did not mean that they were willing to sacrifice their lives for the war.

Even if they are willing to sacrifice their lives under the general situation, when they really face death, their inner fear still covers their fearlessness.

No one is afraid of death, even those soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country in history. But these people chose the latter between living an ignoble life and sacrificing their lives for the country, because they have a belief that they are willing to face the death that everyone fears for the sake of this country and the people they want to protect.

It is natural for people to fear death, but in the face of great right and wrong, there will always be ordinary people who stand up and face the fear of death. These people are often called heroes.

A country can be without industry and economy. These are only factors that determine a country's strength, but they cannot determine its future.

But a country cannot live without heroes who stand up. This is the key to determining whether the country can survive for a long time and endure in the future.

Obviously, compared to the brave and fearless soldiers of Australasia, these soldiers of the C Division of the island country who have obvious taste are just ordinary people.

With two flanks encumbered, the outcome of this war was already obvious.

Under attack from two sides, each of the 5000 troops on the two flanks only lasted less than half an hour before being quickly defeated.

Some island soldiers tried to surrender, but what awaited them was only the cold muzzles and hot bullets of the Australasian soldiers.

After defeating the two flanks, the infantry regiment of the Division A in the center was also completely surrounded by Australasian paratroopers.

When he was surrounded, Infantry Regiment Captain Ishibashi Eunuch's face turned pale. After ordering his men to resist with all their strength, he took out the pistol he was wearing and slowly pointed it at his head. Bang!

Without the captain of the infantry regiment, the morale of the infantry regiment has been weakened. Although Eunuch Ishibashi ordered the troops to resist with all their strength before committing suicide, he himself committed suicide, so how could he ask the soldiers to follow his orders?

Even the powerful Class A divisions are not so unanimous in their opinions when facing such a desperate situation.

Although many island soldiers gradually began to choose to surrender, Australasia strictly obeyed Arthur's orders and still chose not to leave any one behind.

Of course, Arthur dares to do this because, in addition to the fact that Europe is currently experiencing a super war, there is also the fact that the current island country's military is isolated and helpless, and basically cannot transmit information to the outside world.

Even if all the troops of these island countries are massacred, the news will only be released to the outside world that they died in the war.

As for whether the islanders would believe it, it was not that important to Arthur.

Arthur believed that if the Australasian army faced such a situation, the island country's army would definitely not show mercy.

Moreover, Arthur did not feel guilty at all for this very hated nation. Even to Arthur, such a massacre is just childish.

When the time is right, more cruel methods will be waiting for the island nation. Arthur is confident that this country will suffer the retribution it deserves, and that these damn islanders will feel the warmth of a volcanic eruption.

After nearly 11 hours, the air raid finally completed its mission successfully.

A total of 1.3 troops were deployed in Australasia. In the end, more than 1700 people died and more than 4600 were injured. The total casualties reached 6300.

The islanders were even more miserable. The two C divisions and one A division infantry regiment of the island country guarding the Ryukyu Islands totaled 4.5 troops. Except for a small number of defeated troops who fled to various places, all others were wiped out by Australasia.

Although the elimination of 4.5 troops seems exaggerated, 4 of them were new recruits such as the C Division, which did not pose much challenge to the Australasian army.

Even one-third of the more than 6000 casualties were caused by the infantry regiment's desperate resistance.

The combined strength of the two C divisions was 4, but they only caused more than 4000 casualties in Australasia.

Of course, such a battle loss ratio cannot be used as a strength gap between the Australasian and island armies.

After all, Australasia is a surprise attack, coupled with a large air force, this is something that the island country's army does not have.

The island country fought this war with a complete loss of air superiority, and it was fresh soldiers fighting against Australasia's elite troops. Such a loss ratio does not mean anything.

But in any case, after this battle, the island country has lost more than half of its troops in the Ryukyu Islands, and has completely lost control over the interior of the Ryukyu Islands. This also means that the garrison on the outer coastline of the Ryukyu Islands is only stubbornly resisting.

If they cannot retake the city and port, even if they firmly control the coastline, they will only face failure.

While the Australasian army was cleaning the battlefield, at the army station not far away in the northwest, the commander of the Class A Division, Murai Noo, had a gloomy look on his face, and his anger seemed to be overflowing.

"Baga! It's all trash!" Murai Noo slammed the table, causing the cup on the table to vibrate, and then fell to the table with a thud.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, there are only two ways left for us at the moment." Taro Tanaka, the commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade, carefully glanced at the angry Murai Noo and warned in fear.

"Shut up! It's all because of you, Tanaka-kun." Murai Noo looked at Taro Tanaka, and his anger finally found an outlet: "Tell me, why was an entire infantry regiment defeated so quickly? ?
Bagaya road! That's a total of 5000 troops, and it's our most elite Class A division infantry regiment. Tell me, why did you only last 3 hours?

I don't believe that the Australasian army can airdrop many paratroopers. Even if there are 1 people, can an infantry regiment not be able to hold on for one day?

There are also two losers on the island, Sangu and Yamabubu. Even if they die, I will report it to the government and hold their families accountable!

Two Category C divisions and one Category A division infantry regiment with a total strength of 4.5 people resisted for more than 10 hours?
Even if it is 4.5 pigs, let the Australasian army kill them for a day! You are worse than pigs, a bunch of losers!
Taro Tanaka stood up without even daring to raise his head. He quickly took away the blame for his crimes and asked the division commander Murai Noo for forgiveness: "Your Excellency, division commander, please give me another chance. I only need one infantry regiment. With this team, we can retake Naha and the port for the Empire."

Although Taro Tanaka holds the title of major general, he does not dare to resist the rule of division commander Murai Nobori in the highly hierarchical Japanese army.

Although there is only one level difference between major general and lieutenant general, in the island army, the gap is actually huge.

What's more, Taro Tanaka is also a direct subordinate of Murai Noo, so the gap is even greater.

In the hierarchical island army, subordinates, no matter what level they are, cannot resist the orders of their superiors.

"An infantry regiment?" Murai Noo looked at Taro Tanaka and sneered: "Two C divisions plus an infantry regiment can't stop the Australasian army. You tell me you only use one infantry regiment. Can it be done?”

"This..." Taro Tanaka lowered his head, not daring to answer Murai Noo's question.

The previous talk of using an infantry regiment to retake Naha and the port was just what Taro Tanaka said to calm Murai Noo's anger.

Even if you think about it with your toes, it is obviously impossible to retake the Naha and port areas with only one infantry regiment.

Even if the goal is just to retake Naha, it is definitely not something that an infantry regiment can achieve.

According to the news from the Type C Division, the Australasian Army in the Naha area has at least 5000 people. With its defensive advantages and air superiority, even if the island country dispatches the Type A Division, it will need at least 1 people. Only then can Naha be recaptured.

Even 1 people are not too safe. Only if the entire Class A division is mobilized can we possibly have the confidence to fight the Australasian army in the Naha area and regain Naha.

But the problem is that if an entire Type A division is dispatched, only one Type B division will be left to defend the coastline.

The Type B Division is far inferior to the Type A Division in both strength and combat effectiveness, which also means that the coastline will be in danger.

If the coastline is breached, the island's troops on the island still cannot avoid death or being captured.

From this point of view, regardless of whether they give up the coastline or not, the island country's army is destined to have only one ending, and that is destruction.

It is nothing more than the difference between chronic poisons and quick-acting poisons, but in essence, there is not much difference for the current island army.

"Inform Yoshida-kun, leave one infantry regiment on each side to defend the coastline, and the remaining troops will go out with all their strength to recapture Naha." After a moment of silence, Murai Noo, whose anger finally dissipated, spoke out his order.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, our coastline will be in danger if we do this." The expression of the commander of the 2nd Infantry Brigade changed and he quickly persuaded Murai Noo.

"There is no point in defending the coastline." Murai Noo interrupted the speech of the commander of the 2nd Infantry Brigade. The anger on his face had disappeared and turned into a trace of madness.

He had a smile on his face, as if he wasn't the one who vented his anger on everyone a few minutes ago. Murai Noo paused and looked at his two confidants, the two infantry brigade commanders of the Class A Division, and ordered: "The Second Infantry Brigade leaves an infantry regiment to defend the coastline. All other soldiers, including the troops directly under the division, are ready to attack Naha with all their strength!

Either we retake Naha, rely on Naha's terrain to defend, and wait for domestic support.

Or, let us give our last effort to the Empire, eliminate more Australasian troops, and relieve the pressure on the local army. "

After hearing what Murai Noo said, the two infantry brigade commanders and other officers were speechless.

"Hi!"

All the officers stood up together, with enthusiasm and madness on their faces again, and responded loudly.

Following the order of the division leader Murai Noo, the Type-A food group quickly took action.

The infantry regiment responsible for staying behind has obtained a larger amount of ammunition, and they will delay as much time as possible for Murai Noo's plan.

The remaining troops quietly withdrew from their positions, gathered in the rear, and headed towards the city in the south, Naha.

On the other side of the main island, the division commander of the B Division, Kei Yoshida, naturally received Murai Noo's request.

Also as the division commander, Murai Noo is commanding a Category A division and has certain jurisdiction over all the island countries' armies in the Ryukyu Islands.

Kei Yoshida also understands what the island troops on the Ryukyu Islands are going through. Without too much thinking, he immediately ordered the B Division's troops deployed on the main island to leave part of them, and the rest to move towards Naha in the south of the main island.

He understood that this was the last chance for the island nation's army. If Naha cannot be conquered, then the island armies on the Ryukyu Islands can only fight as trapped beasts, destined to be surrounded and annihilated on this small island.

(End of this chapter)