Zentaro Miyano also didn’t want to deceive Yamamoto Nanahachi.
At the Battle of Midway, the Japanese lost their aircraft carrier advantage.
The Battle of Guadalcanal lasted for half a year. In addition to the army's cannon fodder, the navy also suffered heavy losses.
The Japanese Navy lost two battleships, a large number of destroyers, carrier-based aircraft, land-based aircraft and excellent pilots, which cannot be compensated by Japan's industrial capabilities and educational capabilities.
After the failure of the Guadalcanal operation, the Military Command and the Combined Fleet did not hold a reflection meeting to review the reasons for the failure of the operation.
Instead, they hurriedly carried out the New Guinea landing operation and "Operation い".
Not surprisingly, both the New Guinea landing operation and "Operation い" failed.
So in order to prevent General Yamamoto Shichihachi from falling into despair and making him sad, Zentaro Miyano chose to deceive Yamamoto Shichihachi.
This also convinced Yamamoto Nanahachi to believe that Miyano Zentaro was a very capable flight captain, and he directly issued the order to bomb the US military in New Guinea.
the next day.
Before the aircraft formation departs.
As usual, Zentaro Miyano mobilized the pilots before the war.
Seeing that these rookie pilots had low flying skills and low fighting spirit, Miyano Zentaro could only forcefully lead them to bomb the US military.
After a year and a half of fighting between the Japanese navy and the US navy, the Japanese army suffered heavy losses among its experienced pilots.
In addition, the Eighth Route Army strategic bombers bombed Manchuria's Japanese airports and flight training grounds.
The Japanese had to move a large number of airports and flight training grounds to China.
The slightly experienced veteran pilots of the Japanese Combined Fleet have all been used up, and many of them are rookie pilots who have just been transferred and lack combat experience.
More than 200 Japanese planes took off from Rabaul Airport one after another.
Zentaro Miyano and the Japs pilots looked back at the airport and still saw Admiral Yamamoto wearing a straight white navy uniform, waving his military cap in encouragement.
This greatly encouraged Miyano Zentaro and the Japanese pilots.
We must defeat the US military this time!
The ideal is full, but the reality is cruel.
The US military has deployed a large number of lookout posts on the coast of New Guinea, and the US military has advanced radar systems.
The Japanese bomber formation is still about 30 minutes away from the US military base in New Guinea.
The Japanese bomber formation was discovered by the US military.
As the harsh air defense sirens were sounded, the transport ships in the military port and the bombers at the airport quickly took cover.
The US military fighter jets quickly took off, waiting eagerly for the Japanese fighter jets in the sky.
As the Japanese plane arrives, the air battle is about to begin!
The two sides fought in an airspace of 300 square miles.
The enemy's results were not good, and ammunition and fuel were almost exhausted. In desperation, Miyano Zentaro had no choice but to order a return trip.
In the next few days, Miyano Zentaro organized two more bombing operations.
But the results were not good, and even dozens of Japanese planes and dozens of pilots were involved.
In three air raids and bombing operations, Miyano Zentaro and the Japanese rookie pilots tried their best, but they only hit 5 US warships and shot down a few aircraft.
Rabaul Airport.
Inside the Japanese command post.
"Your Excellency, General, after three air strikes and bombing operations, our aviation fleet destroyed 26 US military ships and more than 200 aircraft in New Guinea at the cost of losing 48 aircraft!"
Looking at Yamamoto Nanahachi's expectant eyes, Miyano Zentaro reported to General Yamamoto Nanahachi.
"Yoshi!"
Yamamoto Qihachi stood up suddenly, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Yamamoto thought that it would be worthwhile if I personally flew to Rabaul Airport to encourage the warriors.
It seems that it was my motivational behavior that caused the pilots' combat effectiveness to soar and defeated the US military.
Destroying 26 US military ships and more than 200 US military aircraft, the war situation in the South Pacific has reversed.
"Miyano-kun, you have worked hard. Go back and take a rest. I will personally ask for credit from His Majesty Tianlu."
Yamamoto Nanahachi patted Zentaro Miyano on the shoulder with a very satisfied expression.
"This is all due to your Excellency General's good command. I dare not take credit for it."
Zentaro Miyano's anus tightened.
If you ask for credit from His Majesty Tian Locust, won't you reveal your secret?
Those rookie pilots didn't know that they were concealing their military exploits.
But now that the matter has come to this, Miyano Zentaro can only bite the bullet and continue to deceive.
"Miyano-kun is still too humble."
The expression on General Yamamoto's face was even more satisfied.
"Hi."
Zentaro Miyano suddenly lowered his head, turned around and left quickly.
After Zentaro Miyano left, Yamamoto Qihachi walked quickly to the map and said in a deep voice: "The war situation in the South Pacific has been reversed. Now the enemy is weak and we are strong. I decided to go to Buin and Shortland Islands to attack the locust army."
Go to the base to inspect and boost morale in order to win the final victory!"
In Yamamoto's view, the reason why the flight team achieved such a great result was entirely because he went to the airport to boost morale.
It’s the same principle as the ancient emperors’ personal conquests.
Therefore, Yamamoto Qihachi decided to inspect every Locust Army base to boost the morale of all Locust Army troops.
The morale-boosted locust army will inevitably see a surge in combat effectiveness.
Then they launched a massive attack on the U.S. military and won the South Pacific War in one fell swoop.
All the Japanese staff were shocked and strongly opposed.
But Yamamoto Shichihachi was in high spirits at this time, and seeing an easy victory, how could he cancel the inspection plan because of the objections of his staff?
Even Yamamoto Nanahachi personally formulated an inspection plan.
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Chengde.
Inside the command post of the Japanese First Army.
"The total strength of the Eighth Route Army is about 40,000, with about 70 tanks and more than 100 new 122mm howitzers."
Chief of Staff Yamamoto Kazuki handed over the intelligence data collected to the First Army Commander Nakazawa Mitsuo and continued:
"According to intelligence, the Eighth Route Army gathered around Chengde is the new regiment of the Eighth Route Army."
Yamamoto Kazuki's expression was solemn.
The commander of the 26th Division, Shigenori Kuroda, the commander of the 71st Division, Nobu Nagayama, and the commander of the 57th Division, Lieutenant General Tomohiro Ito, all had solemn expressions.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Chigo Ito and the 57th Division were transferred from the Kwantung Army to Chengde to join the First Army not long ago.
in addition.
The soldiers of the 1st Division, 26th Division and 71st Division lost in combat have been replaced.
Although the additional soldiers for these divisions are not necessarily old, weak, sick or disabled.
However, the better quality soldiers were all replenished to the Japanese 11th Army, so the replenishment of soldiers to the First Army could only be considered average.
However, the 1st Division still has not regained its former glory of 30,000 troops.
Although the 1st Division has still not been revoked as the Class A Division, its total strength is the same as that of the Class B Division, with only about 15,000 troops.
In addition, in order to make up for the lack of troops, the Kwantung Army Headquarters also sent about 30,000 Manchurian puppet troops to assist the Japanese army in the Chengde area.
As a result, the total number of Japanese and puppet troops in the Chengde area was approximately 90,000.
90,000 versus 40,000, already an overwhelming advantage in terms of military strength.
According to normal circumstances, at this time Mizuo Nakazawa, Shigetori Kuroda and others should shout that the advantage is mine.
But the enemy is the Eighth Route Army New Regiment!
Even with twice the superior strength, Nakazawa Mizuo, Yamamoto Kazuki and Kuroda Shigenori did not dare to be careless at all.
Although the enemy has fewer troops, its firepower is more than ten times theirs.
Li Yunlong is even more famous for his cunning and fierceness.
"What does Li Yunlong want to do?"
Sanfu Nakazawa frowned, puzzled:
"You are planning to send 40,000 troops, but you want to capture the important military town of Chengde?"
The equipment on the surface of the Eighth Route Army already includes one tank brigade and the firepower of two artillery brigades, and it also has the firepower of a heavy artillery brigade.
The strongest firepower in Nakazawa Mitsuo's hands was just a crippled heavy artillery regiment.
And there aren't many shells.
What is more distressing than the crippled heavy artillery regiment and the lack of artillery shells.
The arsenal that produces heavy artillery shells was attacked by Eighth Route Army strategic bombers and lost its ability to produce heavy artillery shells.
Although there is still some inventory in Manchuria, there is not much inventory and there is a lack of logistical supplies.
Facing the Eighth Route Army's air support, the heavy artillery regiment that was crippled in Nakazawa Mitsuo's hands was unable to exert its full firepower.
Who knows how many more tanks and heavy artillery the Eighth Route Army secretly transported?
"Is the information accurate?"
Nakazawa Mizuo narrowed his eyes and asked.
"Hey, accurate."
Yamamoto Kazuki lowered his head suddenly, his expression revealing deep helplessness.
This intelligence data was obtained on the battlefield. He personally went to the front line to conduct reconnaissance on the total number of tanks and heavy artillery used by the Eighth Route Army in the offensive in the past two days.
For this short but very important piece of intelligence data, Kazuki Yamamoto almost lost his life.
The artillery firepower of the Eighth Route Army was too fierce.
As for the strength of the Eighth Route New Regiment, it was estimated by Yamamoto Kazuki.
"Since the Eighth Route Army only has more than 40,000 people, then our First Army should show the new regiment how powerful it is!"
The speaker was Lieutenant General Ito Chigo, commander of the 57th Division, with a somewhat harsh tone.
Although Lieutenant General Ito Chigo also knew that the New Regiment was very powerful, he had never actually fought against the New Regiment.
In his view, his own troops were more numerous than the Eighth Route Army's troops and had an advantage in terms of strength.
"Yamamoto-kun, what do you think?"
Nakazawa Mizuo narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Yamamoto Kazuki and asked.
Although Yamamoto Kazuki only holds the rank of Major General, since he served as the Chief of Staff of the First Army, he has managed all intelligence and military affairs in an orderly manner, and has a unique method of improving the bushido spirit of soldiers.
Even the new recruits who had just joined the army, after being baptized by Kazuki Yamamoto's Bushido in the First Army, almost couldn't wait to go to the battlefield and serve the Locusts loyally.
This made Mizuo Nakazawa very satisfied, and he was ready to reuse Kazuki Yamamoto.
"I think what Lieutenant General Ito said is very reasonable."
Contrary to Mizuo Nakazawa's expectation, Yamamoto Kazuki actually agreed with Ito Chigo's words.
Although Kazuki Yamamoto created a unique method to enhance the spirit of bushido.
However, Kazuki Yamamoto, who personally experienced Nomonkan, the Battle of Shota and the Battle of North China, also knew very well that bushido was just the courage of an ordinary man, and it was not invulnerable.
so.
Kazuki Yamamoto issued a death order to the soldiers. When all soldiers arrived on the battlefield, they had to kill more than 5 Eighth Route Army soldiers before they could die. Suicide charges were strictly prohibited.
Kazuki Yamamoto continued:
"Currently, our 1st Army is equipped with new type IV anti-tank rocket launchers and 75mm anti-tank guns. With some means to deal with Eighth Route Army tanks, the Locust Army should not just be beaten."
"Facing a new regiment, we can never win the war by simply taking beatings."
"To deal with the new Eighth Route Army Regiment, we should be proactive in attacking."
"Active attack?" Kuroda Shigenori, commander of the 26th Division, had a different view. "The Eighth Route Army has air support, a large number of heavy artillery and tanks, and the infantry's firepower is much stronger than that of the Locust Army. How can an active attack have a chance of winning? Yamamoto-kun would not
Is he a senior spy sent by the Eighth Route Army to the top of the Locust Army?"
In fact, Kuroda Shigenori had long suspected Yamamoto Kazuki.
Otherwise, why were the senior officials of the First Army and the North China Front Army all in pieces, with only Kazuki Yamamoto left?
Of course, Kuroda Shigenori also doubted Okamura Neiji, Tanabe Moritake, Arisu Seizhi, and others, and even doubted Nakazawa Mitsuo.
However, Tanabe Moritake, Yu Mojing and others successively became loyal to His Majesty Tenchu.
Now that Mitsuo Nakazawa has become the commander of the First Army, the most suspicious person is naturally Kazuki Yamamoto.
Kuroda Shigenori is a straight man who dares to say anything and is not afraid of offending Kazuki Yamamoto.
"Please Lieutenant General Kuroda don't make such a joke."
Yamamoto Kazuki's face turned dark and he said in a deep voice, if anyone else said this, Yamamoto would definitely fall out on the spot.
But after all, the opponent was a veteran division general, so it was hard for Yamamoto Kazuki to fall out on the spot.
Yamamoto glanced at Mitsuo Nakazawa's face. Fortunately, Mitsuo Nakazawa's expression remained normal. As long as the Commander trusts and reuses me, it doesn't matter what other people think.
Mitsuo Nakazawa said solemnly: "Yamamoto-kun, tell me your plan."
"Hi."
Yamamoto Kazuki lowered his head and then raised his head, and then said:
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Although the Locust Army and the Locust Alliance Army have more troops, more than twice the total strength of the Eighth Route Army, the firepower of the Eighth Route Army is more than ten times that of the Locust Army plus the Locust Alliance Army.
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"In a frontal battle, the Locust Army and the Locust Alliance Army have almost no chance of winning!"
Mitsuo Nakazawa nodded in agreement.
"We cannot engage in frontal combat." Lieutenant General Yuanshan Deng asked in a deep voice, "Should we engage in reverse combat?"
Except for Nakazawa Mizuo, the other division commanders were not very satisfied with Yamamoto Kazuki.
Yamamoto Kazuki continued: "But the locust army can achieve partial victory and then vigorously publicize it to enhance morale. As for a more comprehensive victory, we have to look for opportunities."
In addition to being strong on paper, the Eighth Route Army is actually stronger.
Because the Eighth Route Army, especially the New Regiment, fought with the Japanese army on the battlefield with real swords and guns.
The more battles were won, the more elite veterans who remained in the new regiment were as good as the soldiers of Class A divisions.
Moreover, the tactical coordination between the various arms is very skillful.
Coupled with the powerful firepower of the new group, it can no longer be made up for through tactics.
"Partial victory?"
Mitsuo Nakazawa's expression changed.
"Yes, partial victory."
Kazuki Yamamoto sounded confident:
"It is unrealistic to eliminate tens of thousands of Eighth Route Army troops at once, but there is no chance of eliminating several thousand Eighth Route Army troops!"
As soon as Yamamoto said these words, not only Mitsuo Nakazawa, but also Kuroda Shigenori, Toyama Nobu and Ito Chigo's eyes lit up slightly.
To wipe out several thousand people of the Eighth Route Army, especially several thousand people of the New Regiment, would definitely be a great victory.
Even Prime Minister Hideji Tojo and even Tian Locust had to personally commend the victory.
"Yamamoto-kun, what is your battle plan?"
Kuroda Shigenori began to pay some attention to Yamamoto's words and asked in a deep voice.
"My battle plan is..."
Yamamoto Kazuki did not hide anything, pointed to the sand table in the combat hall, and began to describe his combat plan.
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at the same time.
Peking.
New group.
Regiment Headquarters.
"Brother Chen, I haven't seen you for two months. I miss you so much!"
As soon as Chen Feng was invited to join the group, Li Yunlong laughed and gave him a hug.
It is true that Chen Feng did not come to see Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang for two months.
He has been waiting for new business. As soon as the new business was announced, he immediately came to Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang.
However, Chen Feng has not been idle in the past two months. He has been visiting people.
Experience this era for yourself.
In the past two months, the Eighth Route Army's land reform has been carried out vigorously.
Land reform was not accomplished overnight. During the implementation process, it also encountered some difficulties and challenges.
Some landowners and vested interests, gentry, traitors and bullies were unwilling to give up their land and wealth, and they expressed resistance and resistance to the reform measures of the Eighth Route Army.
However, the Eighth Route Army's policy of reducing taxes on ordinary people for three years and reducing rent and interest after three years has won the support of almost all poor people.
In addition, the equipment and distribution provided by Boss Chen produced new grain seeds and new fertilizers, which were vigorously promoted in North China and the Central Plains.
New varieties of seeds and fertilizers have been tested in northwestern Shanxi and southeastern Shanxi.
With the same land and the same sweat, the people's grain output is more than three times that of the old varieties.
Although many people in the Central Plains and North China do not yet trust new varieties of seeds and chemical fertilizers, it is only a matter of time before they are fully promoted.
During this period of travel, Chen Feng also saw that the Eighth Route Army was really a team that worked for the welfare of the people.
In the regiment headquarters, after Li Yunlong hugged him, Zhao Gang also hugged Chen Feng.
Although Chen Feng was not from the Eighth Route Army, both Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang regarded Chen Feng as their closest revolutionary partner.
After greetings.
Chen Feng went straight to the point and said straight to the point: "This time I came to your regiment headquarters for the second business."
"Get rid of the business of Admiral Yamamoto Qiba, the commander of the Japanese joint fleet?" Li Yunlong's eyes lit up.
Zhao Gang on the side also lit up his eyes.
In the past two months, Captain Li has been looking forward to the stars and the moon, hoping to kill Yamamoto Qiba.
However, there has been no news from Boss Chen. Li Yunlong took the initiative to contact Boss Chen twice but received no response.
If Boss Chen hadn't been protected by top experts such as Yan Shuangying and Shi Aimin, Li Yunlong would have suspected that Boss Chen had died.
"That's right!" Chen Feng nodded.
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Feng heard Captain Li on the opposite side asking impatiently: "Is this old devil Yamamoto Nanaha going to Northeast, Central or South China?"
"No!" Chen Feng shook his head, "This business is overseas, in the South Pacific to be precise."
"South Pacific?" Zhao Gang looked stunned, "Where the Japanese are fighting with the US Navy?"
Yo ho!
Li Yunlong raised his eyebrows. This business is getting bigger and bigger. This time it is actually a cross-border business?
Li Yunlong found a map of East Asia, used a scale to measure the distance from North China to the South Pacific, and said with a wry smile: "Brother Chen, the straight-line distance from Peiping to the South Pacific is nearly 6,000 kilometers. This is already our strategic bomber."
The total voyage has been completed, and the business this time is as difficult as going to heaven."