Age of Rebirth

In the opinion of Zhao Yuhe, Chief of Staff of the Independent Division Command, Ito Yanzaburo's move was out of line with the rules. He didn't wait for the fighting in the Calais Mountains to end, and then pressed all the troops to Manila, but It was too impatient to send the No.14 Army to the south in a hurry.

On the front line in Manila, there are 10,000+ US and Philippine troops. The Japanese will not be unaware of this. Could it be that Genzaburo Ito is not afraid of his No.14 Army, which will severely damage MacArthur's superior force?The mountains of Calais and Manila are more than twelve hours' march away.

This is what Zhao Yuhe couldn't figure out. With MacArthur's strength and morale on the front line in Manila, it was wishful thinking to encircle and wipe out the No. 14 Japanese Army, but it was a wishful thinking when the Japanese army was running long distances and was exhausted.It is completely possible to take the initiative to attack when the base is not stable, and to bite the Japanese hard on the periphery of Manila.

After all, the No. 14 Japanese Army was a lone and outstanding force on a local battlefield. In terms of tactical operations, MacArthur did not have any problems. This was a golden opportunity. Zhao Yuhe did not believe it, and the cunning Ito Yanzaburo , will not fail to see the danger, so he is puzzled, hoping that the teacher can solve this mystery.

Tang Qiuli finally stopped pacing, Zhao Yuhe cheered up, and looked at him expectantly. When Zhao Yuhe looked like this, Tang Qiuli smiled and said, "Yuhe, I can't judge either. Come out, what is Gensaburo Ito doing!" [

Zhao Yuhe couldn't help being very discouraged, even the division commander couldn't judge the actions of the Japanese army.It seems that the old devil Ito is getting more and more cunning.Tang Qiuli asked, "Yuhe, if you were MacArthur, how would you deal with this situation?"

Zhao Yuhe replied unequivocally: "It's very simple. Take advantage of the one-day delay of the main force of the Japanese army, make a time difference, and use all the troops on the Manila defense line. For the Japanese No. 14 Army, which came a long distance and was exhausted, Take a hard blow, and then quickly leave the battlefield, retreat to the defense line and stand firm."

"As long as you don't love to fight and don't get entangled by the Japanese army. If you go on like this, at least thousands or even tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers can be eaten. If the tactics are used properly, the deployment of troops and firepower is tight, and a sudden counterattack is added. The .14 Army suffered heavy losses. It is very possible!"

Tang Qiuli nodded and said, "I also assumed the same way. Since you and I have thought of this, can that old fox Ito Gensaburo not think of it?"

Zhao Yuhe replied honestly: "No. Gensaburo Ito would never make such a low-level mistake. This is what puzzles me!"

Tang Qiuli continued: "The problem is here. Since Akira Ito knows this, why should he do it? Let's assume that the conditions for Ito to make such a decision are, first, the Third Army of the US Army in the Calais Mountains. It will be wiped out soon, and the distance between the main force of the Japanese army and the No.14 Army will not be too far, so I am not afraid that MacArthur will jump out and give the No.14 Army a head-on blow!"

"On the contrary, Ito also hoped that MacArthur would use all his troops in Manila and take the initiative to attack. As long as the U.S. and Philippine troops were entangled by the No. 14 Army in the wild where there was no solid fortification to rely on, the main force of the Japanese army that arrived later would kill the U.S. and Philippine troops. The army surrounded and gathered in the wild, and it was a replica of the Battle of Calais, and only a crazy guy like Ito can do it without hesitating to use an army as a bait!"

"Secondly, Ito has absolute confidence in the combat effectiveness and morale of the No. 14 Japanese army. Second, he is confident that MacArthur did not dare to take the initiative to attack. In other words, he has a deep understanding of the American psychology and is timid and wary. Thirdly, It is Ito Yansaburo's move, which is another conspiracy or a trap. As for what it is, it depends on judgment! Yuhe, which point do you prefer?"

This time, Zhao Yuhe answered more honestly, "Master, there are reasons for the existence of the three possibilities. I can't choose. Ito Gensaburo is under your hands. After suffering many losses, he used some ancient Chinese military techniques, If you use it on MacArthur, you are a good student!" The last sentence obviously smacked of ridicule.

Tang Qiuli smiled and said: "Chinese culture has been around for 5000 years, and it is profound and profound. How can a mere pirate be able to grasp its essence? Since you don't know what Genzaburo Ito is going to do, then don't waste your brains, Yuhe, order the Intelligence Department, Strictly monitor the movements of the Japanese and American troops on Luzon Island, and the mystery will soon be revealed!"

Lieutenant General Yoshihiko Haruta, the commander of the No.14 Japanese Army, who was commanding his troops and quickly marching towards Manila, only saw Manila and the 10,000+ U.S.-Philippine Army.There are not so many thoughts in my mind.

Lieutenant General Yoshihiko Haruta's approach was also extremely arrogant and arrogant. He ordered his affiliated 7, [-], [-], and [-] divisions, with a total of [-] troops, to advance in unison. , Multi-channel assault method, ignoring the blocking and harassment of small US troops along the way, with the fastest speed, we must reach the outer perimeter of the US military's Manila defense line at [-]:[-] am on August [-]th.

Moreover, in Commander Chuntian’s order, there was an item that stunned all the Japanese commanders at all levels, “All the troops of the [-]th Army, after arriving at the US defense line in Manila, immediately attack the US defense line without stopping and preparing!”

Not to mention anything else, even the commanders of the four divisions of the [-]th Army were covered in white sweat after receiving the order. They were not suspicious of the combat effectiveness and morale of the Imperial Japanese Army samurai, but Commander Chuntian. Why does this order make you crazy and lose your mind just by looking at it?

Commander Springfield must know that around Manila, the U.S.-Philippine Army has a total of more than 13 troops, which is about double that of the 13th Army. With 10,000 troops, they are attacking [-] defenders. It is a great risk in itself, marching long distance for more than ten hours, the soldiers can't even catch their breath, they are exhausted, and immediately attack the [-]+ US and Philippine troops relying on solid fortification defense, which is almost like suicide!

There are also the artillery preparations before the attack, the deployment of troops, the choice of attack direction, as well as the deployment of the US and Philippine troops, the configuration of firepower points, etc., all need to be prepared and figured out in advance. All omitted, he would not think that the soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army are invulnerable gods of war, right?If the Americans suddenly launched a counter-attack, the imperial army, which had no stable foothold, would have to be beaten. It would not only lose the face of the Fourteenth Army, but also the lives of imperial soldiers!

The four division heads, after communicating with each other on the radio, felt that Commander Chuntian could not be so reckless, otherwise, he would cause unbearably huge casualties to the [-]th Army. Several division heads who were also lieutenant generals, The more I thought about it, the more angry I became, and after muttering for a while, I reached an agreement to meet Commander Chuntian immediately and ask him to change the order. At least three to four hours should be allowed for each division to prepare for the attack.

If Commander Chuntian insists on going his own way and refuses to listen to suggestions, they even plan to report to the commander-in-chief, General Ito. To the location of the army headquarters.

As for Commander Haruta Yoshihiko, after listening to the chief of staff, Major General Hashimoto Ichiro, and relaying the requests of the four division heads, he was also very unhappy. In his opinion, those four guys were obviously lacking in the generals of the Imperial Japanese Army. , the kind of courage and heroism that will crush all the enemy troops who dare to resist! [

In other words, I am a little timid and overly cautious. It takes a few hours of preparation to attack troops like the US-Philippines. Are you kidding me!Go up and fight. If it goes well, I will be able to meet General Ito and his party in Manila tomorrow night. Discussing the attack now is a waste of time.

Originally, Lieutenant General Chuntian wanted to simply refuse. The big battle is imminent. I don’t have time to grind my teeth with you four guys. I’m still Chief of Staff Hashimoto. I suggest that the commander should meet. Chief of Staff Hashimoto’s reason for persuading him is very straightforward, " Generals, the front-line commanders, have the right to make their own suggestions to their superiors, let alone four people coming together, not seeing or not listening to their suggestions, it’s inappropriate, after all, orders depend on them to execute.”

For his chief of staff, Lieutenant General Chuntian still respected him very much, so he was full of displeasure, and angrily agreed, but his face was out of place, so gloomy that it almost dripped into the water, and Chief of Staff Hashimoto couldn't help Squeezing a sweat.

Sure enough, before the four division heads who came in a hurry could finish their opinions, Commander Chuntian immediately exploded. He flew into a rage and shouted angrily, "Enough! I don't want to listen to your advice anymore!" The excuses, the so-called reasons, are not to cover up your inner fears when facing the enemy, as the generals of the Imperial Japanese Army, you should feel ashamed for having such thoughts!"

"Commander Ito, it is a great trust and honor to entrust the first glorious mission of attacking Manila to our No. Speed, the greatest momentum, launched the most violent attack on the Americans and Filipinos on the opposite side, everyone, take back your suggestions, my order cannot be questioned! Changes are not allowed! Return to your respective troops immediately and execute my order Order!"

Good guy, the four lieutenant generals and division heads of the Japanese army who felt full of reason, didn't even finish their own opinions, and were bombarded by Commander Haruta like a storm, making them dizzy, look The commander waited for the blood-red bull's-eye, with the twitching veins on his face, as if he would immediately draw his knife and slash someone if he disagreed with him or disobeyed himself.

The four division heads of the Japanese army who had been fired by Lieutenant General Haruta Yoshihiko didn't dare to let go of a fart, and returned to their respective troops listlessly, carrying out orders that they thought were bastards and crazy.

(To be continued) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point () to vote, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation.)