Age of Rebirth

"Twenty-ten minutes, even the time for firepower preparation is not enough. In the direction of Los Angeles landing under my command, the land-based air force mixed fleet and carrier-based aircraft fleet bombed for more than an hour! Could it be that the direction of Portland , without U.S. troops defending?" Lieutenant General Hirano expressed serious doubts about General Yamamoto's telegram?

But reason told me that Commander Yamamoto’s telegram was clearly written in black and white. After reading the telegram, Lieutenant General Hirano’s face turned red. Feeling disappointed, "It was still taken by the guys in the navy!"

Among the troops under his command, not only in Los Angeles, but also in the direction of San Francisco and Eureka, the battle for the beachhead was also very fierce and bloody. The landing troops of the Royal Army had launched their attack for almost an hour. Before gaining a foothold, a beach became a deadly fire net woven by the US military's dense bullets. Countless imperial soldiers fell into the sea water, but they couldn't break through this fire net.

Only a small number of troops rushed to the beach desperately, but they were pressed down on the beach by the fierce firepower of American soldiers, unable to move forward. Many complex emotions such as anxiety, loss, and not to be outdone were intertwined. Jiang's heart was tumbling and rushing, making his emotions follow the fire.

If the U.S. reinforcements did not gain a sufficient foothold, the landing troops of the two divisions of the Seventh Army would be driven into the sea by the U.S. Army. Lieutenant General Hirano knew all too well what the consequences would be.The sea is not like the land, you can advance and retreat freely, and the landing fails.It means that the Seventh Army and even the landing troops in the direction of San Francisco and Eureka will die!

From the Imperial Marine Corps, in the joy of successfully landing in the direction of Portland, after calming down, Lieutenant General Hirano realized the difficulties he encountered, and he said to Chief of Staff Shindo: "Shido-kun, call Commander Yamamoto back. At present, our three landing forces have not made any significant progress. The battle for the beachhead is still going on fiercely!"

"The firepower density and intensity of the U.S. defense force's counterattack exceeded expectations. The bombing of more than an hour did not completely destroy the U.S. defense fortifications. But the Ministry can assure you, Commander, within five hours, in Los Angeles, San Francisco And in the direction of Eureka, at least part of the troops landed successfully and obtained the bridgehead! Otherwise, Hirano will cut himself open as an apology!"

Lieutenant General Hirano's call back was received by General Yamamoto, and he read it carefully.There was a solemn look in his eyes, Los Angeles and San Francisco.There is no doubt that it is a key defense area for the US military. Hirano Yoshiki's troops were tenaciously blocked from landing.

But in the direction of Eureka, how can such a situation happen? In a sense, the situation in Eureka and Portland is similar. They are both an unimportant part of the US military's west coast defense system. Should there be a landing force, the possibility of being stubbornly resisted?

According to intelligence, in the direction of Eureka, there is only one mechanized infantry division of the U.S. Army, plus two infantry regiments attached to it. Relying on the defense system that is not strong and perfect, it can stop the two German-style armored troops of the Empire. Waiting for the army division, with powerful sea and air fire support, and a fierce attack with absolute air supremacy?

"Unless the information obtained earlier was wrong, and the U.S. troops defending Eureka far exceed the current strength! Or, the U.S. command has adjusted its deployment in the past few days?" General Yamamoto thought of this possibility .

Regarding Lieutenant General Hirano Yoshiki, the three-way landing force commanded by Hirano was blocked and the progress was not smooth. General Yamamoto was not anxious or worried. He was very proud of the "wolf attack tactics!" he adopted before the landing battle. The blood of the Army Air Corps has achieved absolute air supremacy on the battlefield. In the sky of Portland, not a single American plane can be seen, which is the best proof. Otherwise, the landing troops still on the sea will be A live target for U.S. bombers and fighter jets.

"That guy Hirano is a little impatient. He cut himself open to apologize, that's a coward's way of evading responsibility!" General Yamamoto looked down on the generals of the army, and he would cut himself open every now and then. Use this thought on the battlefield!

Shaking his head, General Yamamoto said to the communications officer: "Send a telegram to Commander Hirano, don't be impatient, the air supremacy is in our hands, in the direction of Los Angeles and San Francisco, continue to maintain a strong offensive posture, gain a foothold, and then stick to the landing field, to Attracting the follow-up troops of the U.S. military is the main thing, and Hirano-kun is a great achievement!"

"In the direction of Eureka, the enemy's situation may change, but I have ordered the two divisions of the Marine Corps to quickly capture Eureka and support the successful landing of the two army divisions. This is also a big challenge for the US military in the direction of San Francisco. Fatal blow!"

Los Angeles, the location of the West Coast Defense Command of the United States, a hidden underground department, the phone rings one after another, intertwined harshly, a large group of staff members, sweating profusely, yelling on the phone, sometimes face The panic-stricken officer ran to the chief of staff, Rear Admiral Woolsey, to report the situation, and there was an atmosphere of tension and anxiety everywhere.

Lieutenant General Peng Lake, the commander, was already too busy answering the phone and listening to his subordinates' reports. The sirens on the west coast were ringing frequently. The current situation on the front line, even the commander-in-chief, himself, could not fully grasp the situation. The sudden Japanese attack caused serious damage to the defensive troops. There was great confusion.

He spread out a large military map of the West Coast region on the table, frowning, thinking hard, his hand holding a red and blue pencil, sliding back and forth on the map, but he didn't know where it should land, the Japanese army suddenly started The landing attack, did not find any signs in advance.

The ground radar stations deployed along the west coast were only discovered when the Japanese troop transport fleet and escort fleet approached the offshore area. Therefore, the response and preparation time for the troops belonging to the West Coast Defense Command was limited. Basically no, passive, completely passive, caught off guard by the Japanese.

Lieutenant General Peng Lake, what I urgently need to know is that there are several landing sites for the Japanese army. It can be confirmed that the three directions of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Eureka are the landing sites for the Japanese army, but the long coastline of the west coast of the United States is very fucking. Any place may become the landing place chosen by the Japanese.

Regardless of the direction of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Eureka, the Japanese army attacked very violently, showing a posture of never giving up until the landing was successful, but Lieutenant General Peng Lake was not very worried.

Los Angeles and San Francisco are heavy troops, key defensive areas, and a solid and complete fortification system. Each has the strength of a group army, which is enough for the Japanese to gnaw for about a week. You can drive the Japanese out of the sea!

As for the direction of Eureka, after I took office, I felt that the position was very important, and it was an important barrier on the northern flank of San Francisco. Therefore, the defensive force in Eureka was strengthened to two mechanized infantry divisions, four independent infantry regiments, and [-] soldiers. The huge force of Yu people, and the fortifications have also been improved, although it is not as good as Los Angeles and San Francisco, it is not easy to be captured by the Japanese army!

In addition, where would the long coastline of the west coast, which is thousands of kilometers long, be the landing site chosen by the Japanese army?

The red and blue pencils in the hands of Lieutenant General Penrack moved erratically on the map, from Los Angeles in the south to Angeles in the north. Depending on the terrain conditions on the west coast, any place could become a landing site for the Japanese army. It was a headache. The West Coast Defense Command has limited troops, and it is impossible to deploy heavy troops everywhere, so it has decided to focus on defense.

The Japanese army crossed the eastern Pacific Ocean to attack. The Hawaiian Islands and its surrounding islands must be the starting point of the attack. Then, from Eureka to the south to Los Angeles, the Japanese commander must choose the preferred direction. After hesitating for a long time, Penrak The lieutenant general made a decision.

He called Major General Woolsey, Chief of Staff, and ordered: "Send a telegram to Deputy Commander Brennan immediately, ordering all remaining combat aircraft of the Army Air Corps to dispatch immediately to attack Los Angeles, San Francisco and Eureka. The Japanese fleet and escort fleet, don’t worry about losses, even if the Army Aviation is wiped out, it will inflict heavy damage on the Japanese army that has not yet landed, and the Army Aviation Unit will be the first to do it!”

"Order the Eighth Army stationed in Bachito, the 17rd Infantry Division and the No.11 Armored Division stationed in Kazapati, and immediately reinforce Los Angeles, and order the No.40 Army stationed in Carson City, stationed in Sacra Mendo's No.40 Third Infantry Division, No.12 Fourth Infantry Division, and No.[-] Armored Division stationed in Reno, urgently reinforce San Francisco immediately!"

"Order the No.30 Seventh Infantry Division and No.30 Ninth Infantry Division stationed in Reading, and the No.[-] Ninth Infantry Division stationed in Lovelock, to immediately reinforce Eureka. All reinforcements must arrive within eight hours Designate the target area!"

"In the name of the West Coast Defense Zone Headquarters, order the defense forces along the coast to closely monitor any abnormal movements on the sea, and immediately report to the Headquarters if any situation is discovered. Those who conceal or delay the military aircraft will be severely punished. loan!"

"Also, Chief of Staff Woolsey, you personally drafted a telegram to report the situation of the Japanese army's landing to the Supreme Command during the war, requesting the Supreme Command to immediately reinforce no less than [-] fighter wings and [-] Combat aircraft of a bomber wing!"

Just after Lieutenant General Peng Rack finished speaking, a violent explosion sounded from the concealed department. The huge shock wave shook the cement blocks on the ceiling and fell down cracklingly. Looking at the posture, there were at least a dozen heavy Pound aerial bombs, falling on it.

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