The Iron and Steel Frenzy of the Republic of China

Old Mike didn't pay attention to his words, but he was already showing timidity. How could he pin his hopes on the navy and others if he was so arrogant?According to his usual character, he should rather die than persevere to the end, and never admit defeat, right?

Undoubtedly, the failure of the attack plan dealt him a big blow. The military power he could mobilize had almost reached the limit of his control, and it only hurt Zhu Bin a little. What made him unbearable was that the crucial The army crossed the river to fight, and it seemed that they had fallen into a trap!

Chief of Staff Sutherland is still quite aware of the mentality of His Excellency the Commander, but he is even more aware that the reason why the Japanese army wanted to implement the tactics that were rejected by the US military was not because of excessive arrogance, but because the upper echelon had already formulated it. Fight to the death and break the net.

Everyone knows that the complex terrain of the Sino-North Korean border is simply not suitable for the deployment of hundreds of thousands of troops, especially heavy armored troops.Based on the comparison of the current armaments of the two sides, it is obvious that the Chinese are superior and have more serious restrictions. Then let them attack and then cut off the head and tail halfway, use the geographical advantage to eliminate layers, and turn the entire northern part of North Korea into a blood mill. is very likely to succeed.

However, with the emergence of the geological disaster in Japan, the Americans discovered that the entire Kyushu Island, this crucial forward base may not be usable, so the entire territory of North Korea has become particularly important, and the strategic depth of the two countries’ troops will be piled up all at once. It seems too shallow, and more than half of the area must be used to replace the location of Kyushu Island, and the center of gravity will also change accordingly.

However, it is a step closer to the previous plan, and it is not a bad idea to turn the [-]-kilometer depth into an interception of the river, but in this way, if the Chinese side does not attack, they can only wait.

This does not meet the strategic needs of the upper echelons of the United States. They want the war to become comprehensive and intensified as soon as possible.Try to let the Japanese-dominated ground forces hold China back and prevent it from getting a chance to breathe. Then when the US army is mobilized, transported to train and adapt to the battlefield, and enter the battle, the Chinese have become exhausted.And Japan's power is almost exhausted, even if it wants to repent and betray, it is powerless.

In that way, the Americans have the greatest advantage and can easily kill the Chinese armed forces in the Northeast without too much effort.Once the occupation is successful, you can make peace with Soviet Russia to further rob Mongolia, and then condescend, from north to south, sweeping continuously with a destructive force, and then cooperate with the extrusion of the southern line.Victory is just around the corner!

Such a grand strategy cannot be conceived and played by the fast-tracked Japanese. The United States has almost unlimited war potential, the ability to mobilize tens of millions of troops, the ability to supply equipment to the world, and unrivaled efficiency. , Ten Japan combined can't keep up!

Under various calculations, the great plan that should have broken the deadlock in one fell swoop.In the end, it turned into an embarrassing dilemma in a blink of an eye, so it is no wonder that the old man MacArthur became angry.

Chief of Staff Sutherland must show his worth.Following the old Mike's psychology, he made a suggestion: "Actually, we have not gained anything. Although the troops crossing the river suffered heavy losses, there are still a large number of intact institutions. If we can give full play to their role, we may be able to open up a permanent gap."

This is tantamount to saying that MacArthur's great strategy is actually correct.Just a little mistake.

MacArthur looked a little better when he saw someone helping him out, but he still frowned and bit the mouth of his cigarette pipe fiercely.

Seishiro Itagaki was old and cunning, and he understood what they meant when he turned his eyes. He cursed secretly in his heart: "Damn American ghosts! Are you planning to continue to let the warriors of the Imperial Army continue to fill in with the fierce artillery fire of the Chinese? Hmph. It's too much. Shameless! Is the life of our good boy in Yamato so worthless in your eyes?"

He exchanged glances with the generals next to him who guessed Yankee's intentions, coughed and said: "We must note that the blockade of the Jiang defense by the China Air Force and Navy is very intensive, day and night, and its long-range artillery fire has not destroyed Under such circumstances, if you forcefully cross the river, the loss is meaningless. Unless the United States can provide means of confrontation."

The Japanese didn't believe in Yankee's so-called naval operations and southern offensive at all.

As for the navy, the Japanese Combined Fleet is basically abolished, and it has now been incorporated into the coalition forces as an auxiliary force. There is no consensus on how to crack the Chinese Navy's terrible early warning, air defense and long-range cannons.

It is also very difficult for the army in the southern battlefield to approach China from the dense tropics.The dilemma faced is actually similar to that of the northern battlefield. The harsh mountain combat, difficult supplies, and almost unsolvable low-altitude aircraft support are all faced by the coalition forces.

China has never been short of troops, that is to say, the southwestern army has always been a warlord force before, not as powerful as Zhu Bin's elite in the northern battlefield, but it can be wiped out in one fell swoop?Ghosts believe it!

The corners of Chief of Staff Sutherland's and Old Mike's eyes trembled when they were asked, and their hearts were entangled.

Really which pot is not opened and which pot is lifted.Facts have proved that the air force can barely form a see-saw with the use of secret weapons, but at night, it is the world of others---the night aircraft of the coalition forces are very bad, and it is impossible to fight in such a complicated mountainous environment on both sides of the Yalu River. Impossible, pure investigation, what's the use!

Sutherland pondered: "The Chinese special ground attack aircraft is indeed a problem. However, our country's night fighter is about to be completed. I believe that there will be a great improvement in a few months! In addition, we will Add a batch of advanced air-to-air weapons to assist in completing the entire Jiang defense force."

MacArthur impatiently explained to the Japanese in detail, he waved his arms vigorously and shouted: "As long as the troops are brave enough, those difficulties can be overcome! Disperse the soldiers and use the facilities for crossing the river flexibly. There is no great threat! The troops behind the past march forward bravely, victory is still on our side! Gentlemen, the boys in front are fighting, how much time do we have to waste?"

If you are slapped in the face, you must get it back, otherwise your reputation will be ruined, and MacArthur will never accept it.

Itagaki Seishiro flashed his eyes and nodded in agreement: "Our imperial army is brave and fearless, and a little sacrifice will not make us feel any fear! As long as the support provided by the United States is sufficient, we will continue to attack bravely! Until victory! "

"Well! That's good! The United States will provide all conveniences to help its allies!" MacArthur nodded with satisfaction, feeling a little more comfortable.

Chief of Staff Sutherland was vigilant, would the Japanese be so talkative?Although they don't regard their own lives as precious.But filling the bottomless pit of death needlessly doesn't seem to be the right way!

But he didn't know that just after the two parties adjourned, the Japanese got together again, and Hideki Tojo asked impatiently: "How can you agree to such a request casually? The Americans are deliberately consuming the precious combat power of the empire." !"

General Nishio Hiso was also unable to make a decision, but he heard Seishiro Itagaki say: "My lords, I won't repeat how severe the situation the empire is facing. Then the main problem that has always been difficult for us to stop the attack of the Chinese army is the gap in weapons and equipment! This time, although there was a problem with the plan of the United States and the loss was not small, it should be seen that they have achieved a precious balance in a short period of time! Over time, it is not difficult to surpass! Then why not take advantage of the opportunity of the stalemate in the battle to force They took out the secret weapon of housekeeping, and we took the opportunity to find out and master it. At that time, we can develop on our own and finally get rid of their manipulation!"

"Hey! This is great!"

Hideki Tojo is not really stupid, he just has a bad temper and others look down on him. At this time, he also understands the meaning of Itagaki Seishiro: "How can the Imperial Japanese Army keep using the ghosts of the United States as gunmen? Wait until we master them." After re-occupying Manchuria, you can deny the entry of Yingmi ghosts and animals. Carry out the next conquest of China alone to obtain the greatest benefits! Hahaha. Very good!"

General Nishio Hisao also suddenly realized, and smiled with his mouth puckered: "This is a very effective approach. Although some warriors of the empire must be sacrificed, it is for the long-term interests of the empire. We can afford such a price!"

The possible split was temporarily healed under the control of both parties with ulterior motives.The US military.While mobilizing the second airborne regiment, at the same time, a large number of ready-made cross-river facilities were transported to the front line overnight.

MacArthur's stay in the Philippines for so many years was not in vain. He was very good at marching and fighting in jungles, mountains, swamps, and rivers.In the early material preparation, the number of rubber boats alone was countless.Disposable wood and iron rafts have reached more than two reserves per squad.

The previous attack proved that it is not a good idea to build a pontoon bridge under the terrible artillery fire from the other side. It is better to take advantage of the night to use the cables and iron cables across the river to quickly rush to the beach with rubber boats and small boats.

The troops crossing the river are no longer concentrated on a large scale, and the transfer of materials is suspended. All of them are rations and water such as compressed biscuits (no need to ask, they are fake Chinese products) carried by individual soldiers for three to five days. Crossing the Yalu River from a wide surface of tens of kilometers, they rushed into the valley in one breath in the past, not giving the opponent's heavy artillery a chance to kill.

The entire Sino-North Korean border, that is, the two main battlefields of less than [-] kilometers in the south and the north, and the rest of the Changbai Mountains cannot be deployed along the army, not to mention how terrifying the Anti-Japanese and scouts there are, the Japanese have a lot of experience of.

A day and night of bloody fumigation passed. After the Japanese and American coalition forces rested for a day, more than 4 soldiers who had been mobilized in place at night regrouped on the lower reaches of the Yalu River. Eight people, at most a dozen or more, swam quietly along the iron cables and nylon cables left after the pontoon bridge was blown up.

The water of the Yalu River is not very gentle, which means that in winter, the rainwater in the upper reaches of the tributaries decreases a little and stabilizes. In this way, boats are capsized by waves from time to time, and people fall into the water. Fortunately, they are all wearing life jackets supplied by the Americans. If you are lucky Not necessarily dead right away....

A lot of anti-aircraft weapons have also been added to the firepower of hundreds of dark forts on Jiang'an.

The deployment of a large number of double-mounted 12.7mm heavy machine guns was completed quickly, and the density of more 20mm machine guns was also doubled. Moreover, a large number of anti-aircraft artificial monitors were arranged along the river bank --- shaped like two big giants facing the sky. A set of horns can amplify how many times the vibration in the air, and detect the roar of the aircraft engine in advance.

A batch of 127mm caliber anti-aircraft guns disassembled into parts was delivered and started to be installed.

According to the Americans, these cannons were originally specially designed for the navy, and they have a special design. The power and accuracy of air strikes are ten times that of conventional artillery shells.For safety, the entire transportation, installation and handling.It's all done by the Americans themselves, and the Japanese are not even allowed to get close.

This information was immediately fed back to the headquarters, and Itagaki Seishiro and others were refreshed: "That's right! That's what it is! The ghosts of the United States think they are doing it secretly, hehe, we will definitely get him!"

Advanced anti-aircraft artillery!If it is really as powerful as the Americans say.Then Japan's most troublesome air defense problem will be greatly solved!For the entire offensive front, you only need to worry about the opponent's cannons!

No matter how well it is concealed, the movement of tens of thousands of people acting together is still too great!Unsurprisingly, China's night-flying fighter planes reappeared like ghosts over the river, and dropped flakes of flares!

Countless big and small brilliant suns dangled down with small umbrellas, and the rays of light illuminated the river below brightly, and the smuggling boats could be seen at a glance!

The anti-aircraft firepower on the shore immediately opened fire and strafed the air, but it was covered by the dazzling light.I don't know exactly where the plane above is, so I have to blindfold it like a blind cat hitting a dead mouse, and I will make money if I blindfold it!

On the river, the boats and boats that were fighting among hundreds of boats knew that it was not good, they left the cables and iron cables one after another, and rowed vigorously to avoid the impact of the river water. As expected, within 2 minutes, there was a sharp whistling sound in the sky.A series of shells exploded rumbling!

quick!too fast!The speed from discovery to bombardment is outrageously fast!

Inside the bunker on the riverside.Lieutenant General Shinozuka Yoshio, who was supervising the battle, couldn't help but secretly stunned. How did the other party achieve such efficiency?It is simply incomprehensible!

This is not the first time they have experienced it!In fact, since the launch of the Great Wall of China offensive, when thousands of small teams infiltrated and fought, they all found Japanese strongholds and bunkers from a distance.Then call for long-range artillery fire from the rear, or most of the air support strikes, basically no infantry is used to forcefully charge the fortress.

In the meantime, there were many times when the sentinels discovered each other in advance.But shortly after the shooting, the opponent's support artillery fire came!

Ask yourself, the lieutenant general feels that it takes a lot of time for his troops to find the target, calculate the coordinates, pass it on to the rear headquarters, and then to the artillery correction, launch, and hit... This series of actions will take a lot of time!Calculation work alone is mind-boggling, not to mention, how to determine the flexible coordinates of each other during the movement at any time, and still shoot so accurately?

Unless, there is a dedicated computing center in the rear to support it!

This cooperation with the U.S. military has opened their eyes to many things!Among them, there is a specially protected organization in the coalition headquarters and the forward command center, which contains a large number of strange electronic equipment. The front-line telephones and radios can be directly connected to each other. Specialized combat staff officers made gestures on the fine combat map, roughly calculated the numbers and reported them, and soon, many elements and variables were answered, and then passed to the front line.

American paratroopers have begun to enjoy such support!

But what those electronic devices are, Americans avoid talking about them, and keep them as top secrets from the Japanese.

Obviously, the Chinese on the opposite side have more relevant equipment and capabilities than the Americans!

"boom---!"

There were more than a dozen loud explosions, and it was obvious that at least one heavy artillery battalion launched the attack!

The hundred-meter-high water column, the boiling steam, and the intense flash all proved that his judgment was correct!The strange thing is that not all the shells are aimed at a single landing point, there is a high possibility that it is a single attack, sent at multiple targets, and even the position of the target after evasion has been calculated in advance!

Lieutenant General Shinozuka Yoshio only felt his throat dry out, it was terrible!

Could it be that the other party reported multiple target coordinates at the same time?And their artillery, before firing the cannon, counted the speed of the river water and the follow-up actions of people rowing the boat? !What a huge amount of calculation that is!

He really didn't want to believe it was true, but then, he had to believe it!

The plane throwing flares in the air was by no means a single plane. It covered most of the river at one time. The scene of tens of thousands of troops crossing the river together was spectacular.

Not only large-caliber heavy artillery, but also small-caliber grenades were added, and the terrible intensive rocket bombardment was also added. In just a few minutes, at least thousands of artillery intensive strikes formed a torrential rain, hula-la overwhelming, booming Long's explosion turned the river into a boiling cauldron again!

Just by witnessing it with my own eyes, no less than a hundred boats were blown to pieces or overturned, but it seems that most of them rushed over!

And, this time it's no longer a passive beating!The rear and front, the heavy artillery positions that have not dared to move after deployment, finally let out their own roar this time!

The Japanese's own Type 150, Type 1 155mm heavy field cannons, the Americans' M203 [-]mm howitzers, and [-]mm howitzers, with a total number of hundreds, all exploded, smashing the powerful shells at the exposed enemies on the other side of the river. Artillery position!

Among them, the range of the ** type is less than 20 kilometers, and the others are above this, especially the M1 type 203mm cannon of the Yankees. The weight of the cheating 30mm cannon over fifty tons is much smaller!

The surging loud noise was like a volcanic eruption, and a dazzling flash of light suddenly lit up in the mountains that had sunk for many days. The roaring large-caliber shells smashed against the arrogance of the opponent, as if to evacuate the depression that the Japanese army had been holding back for many years!

This brief flash was spotted by multiple units hovering like ghosts in the sky, and the photos taken were immediately sent to the Fengcheng headquarters. Lin Zhencheng looked at it and said, "I can't tell, it's all here. The Japanese still have heavy weapons! Or, the Yankee guy put it out? Well, since it’s out, don’t hide it, let me kill them all!" (To be continued...)