"Boom! Boom!" At 9 a.m. on April 8, four double-mounted 305mm naval guns on the battleship "China" first opened fire on the Singapore Fortress. Eight shells weighing more than 300 kilograms fell on the Singapore Fortress.
On it, clusters of orange-red flames burst out.
The battleship "Huaxia" and the heavy cruisers "Tianjin" and "Shanghai" also began shelling, and armor-piercing bombs cut through the air and whistled, hitting the Singapore fortress at a high speed. Soon,
The entire fortress was shrouded in smoke. Some small turrets with weak defense turned into ruins under the violent bombardment.
"Counterattack! Counterattack!" Major General Boris, the commander of the British Singaporean army, shouted. The three regiments in his hand were one of the fortress defense regiments and the other two of the infantry regiments. One of them defended the main city of Singapore.
, Another regiment was scattered in other places in Singapore where landing operations were possible.
"Boom! Boom!" The coastal defense artillery of the Singapore Fortress also opened fire, and heavy shells quickly smashed towards the Chinese fleet on the Singapore Strait. The shells fell on the sea and splashed water columns soaring into the sky.
The artillery battle was very fierce. The two battleships and two heavy cruisers of the Chinese fleet swam rapidly on the sea surface ten thousand meters apart, and at the same time, they continued to launch artillery bombardment on Singapore's fortresses with naval guns. The remaining light cruisers and destroyers,
There was no shelling added. The main gun caliber of light cruisers and destroyers was too small and there was no big threat to the strong fortress. On the contrary, if it was hit by the coastal defense artillery of Singapore fortress, it would almost cost life with one shot.
The huge explosion caused the entire Singapore to be in chaos. British soldiers drove onto the streets and imposed martial law on the entire Singapore, prohibiting anyone from going out. All the pedestrians on the streets also returned home. Many people,
Most people were very frightened when peeking out the scene from the window of their home. However, for the Chinese in Singapore, there was a hint of joy in their eyes. The imperial army began to attack Singapore, as long as the imperial team was the Emperor** team
If they conquer Singapore, they will never have to be bullied again.
The gate of the Lin Mansion has been confined. Some of the guards of the Lin family have also picked up guns and organized defenses to prevent people from taking advantage of the situation. This happened often in the past. Some local natives took advantage of the chaos to rob the Chinese shops, but
, this time the indigenous people should not dare to do so, otherwise will they still have good fruits to eat after the Chinese team defeated Singapore?
"Mr. Lin, the cannon sound is very fierce! It seems that the Empire's fleet is fighting against the Singapore fortress! Singapore's fortress has hundreds of cannons of all sizes. Can the Empire's fleet overcome it?
"Lin Guanghong's eldest son Lin Yi asked with some concern.
"Please rest assured, the Imperial Navy must have considered these situations. Since it has sent a fleet, it will definitely be able to win. Besides, the "Chinese-class" battleship sent by the Imperial Navy is now the most advanced battleship in the world.
The British battleships were much stronger. Last month, four "Chinese-class" battleships killed the British Far East Fleet!" Lieutenant Colonel Lin Zixiang said with a smile. He was about the Emperor's Team
, full of confidence.
"Boom! Boom!" The Chinese fleet and the Singapore Fortress launched a fierce bombardment. Although the Chinese fleet had only four warships to attack, they firmly occupied the upper hand. At a distance of ten kilometers, even if the Singapore Fortress was equipped with
It is the British advanced coastal defense gun, but it takes luck to hit the targets moving at high speed on the sea surface. However, the Chinese fleet can carry out accurate strikes on Singapore's fortresses. As one goes up and down, Singapore's fortresses was completely defeated.
The Chinese fleet is fighting.
One after another, the British army in Singapore fortress was also rapidly falling. Although the destroyed few small turrets have indeed dropped.
"General Wu, we found a suitable place to land. There is a small fishing port in Changi on the east side of Singapore, and there is only one company of British troops guarding it. Where can you land, I send two light cruisers and four
The destroyer escorted you over and provided you with firepower support!" said Brigadier General Hai Zhengsheng, the captain of the battleship "China".
"Okay! Then land in Changi!" said Brigadier General Wu Haibin, the commander of the 5th Marine Brigade. The sturdy Singapore fortress can be handed over to the fleet. As long as the Marine Corps boards Singapore, they will deal with the British Army.
That's it. Brigadier General Wu Haibin also received news in advance that there were only three regiments of British troops in Singapore, and except for one fortress defense regiment, there were only two infantry regiments. With the combat power of the 5th Marine Corps Brigade
It is completely easy to annihilate these two regiments.
Two light cruisers and four destroyers escorted the transport fleet to the Johor Strait. Changi is located east of the Johor Strait. Now Changi is just a small fishing village and has not yet become an American navy like later generations.
base.
Two light cruisers and four destroyers took the lead in entering the Johor Strait. The Johor Strait is very narrow, and the sea near Changi is only less than two kilometers wide. After the two light cruisers and destroyers of the Chinese Navy entered the Strait, they immediately
It was discovered by the British guards.
The guards of Changi were a company of the 129th Infantry Regiment of the British Army, with more than 150 people in the entire company. They originally thought that guarding Changi would not have to fight the Chinese Navy head-on, which was a good job. But they did not expect
However, the Chinese Navy regarded this as the target of landing.
"Come here, report to General Boris immediately, the Chinese are going to land here!" Captain Thomas organized troops to defend the troops, and ordered the correspondents to report to Singapore.
"Boom! Boom!" After two light cruisers and four destroyers of the Chinese Navy entered the Johor Strait, the British army in Changi launched a fierce shelling. Although the double-mounted 155mm naval gun on the light cruiser was more powerful than
It is not on the large-caliber main gun on battleships or heavy cruisers, but for infantry, it is hard to say the cannon that is difficult to compete with. Not to mention the rapid-fire guns on light cruisers and destroyers, it is also a powerful tool to deal with infantry.
After being blasted by two light cruisers and four destroyers of the Chinese fleet, the entire British base in Changi was shrouded in artillery fire, and the British army suffered heavy casualties. As for counterattack, they had no such strength.
It only has two 37mm rapid-fire cannons. It was less than two minutes after firing, but it was destroyed by the warships of the Chinese fleet.
After the British army lost the power of counterattack, the Chinese fleet became even more unscrupulous. Four destroyers even drove into less than 500 meters above the sea and poured fire onto the coast.
After thirty minutes of artillery fire, the British positions were already in a mess. More than half of the British troops guarding Changi suffered casualties. At this time, the landing of the 5th Marine Brigade began.
Several transport ships drove towards the coast and stopped two hundred meters away from the coast. More than a dozen small landing craft were put down. A company of soldiers took the landing craft and quickly rowed towards the coast. In each landing craft,
One squad of soldiers can be installed, and each squad's light machine gun has been set up at the bow, ready to suppress the coast.
After the gunfire ended, the British army guarding the coast came to their senses. The company commander immediately organized defense, hoping to drive the Chinese team into the sea to feed the fish. However, after just being ravaged by a fierce artillery fire, these British people
The morale of the soldiers was sluggish, so there was no courage to go to the position to block the landing of the ** team!
Soon, more than a dozen landing boats landed on the dock, and the Chinese Marine Corps soldiers rushed to the beach, and only sporadic gunshots were met. Thanks to the weak British resistance, the Chinese Marine Corps quickly
Then he boarded the beach and built some suggested firepower points. The subsequent troops were also landing one after another.
At 10:30 am, the landing troops had already had a battalion. The entire beach was occupied by the Chinese Marines. The British troops guarding Changi were defeated in an attack by the Chinese Marines.
After being captured dozens of people, the rest of the British army fled. The entire Changi had fallen into the hands of the Chinese Marine Corps.
Afterwards, the 1st Battalion of the 5th Marine Brigade of the 5th Marine Corps began to attack the main urban area of Singapore. The subsequent battalions and brigade's direct troops were still speeding up the time to land. The two light cruisers of the fleet were still staying at sea.
, ready to provide firepower support to the Marine Corps. The twin 155mm naval gun on the light cruiser has a range of more than ten kilometers, and can be shot from Changi to the main urban area of Singapore. Of course, you have to rely on it to the farther place.
The Marine Corps' own cannon.
After the 5th Brigade of the Chinese Marine Corps completely occupied Changi, the British army arrived late. After Major General Boris received a telegram from the Chinese Marine Corps landing in Changi, he immediately ordered the 129th Infantry Regiment to arrive.
Changi, blocking the Chinese Marine Corps. However, the troops of the 129th Infantry Regiment were very scattered. When they gathered together and advanced towards Changi, Changi had already fallen into the hands of the Chinese Marine Corps.
Two kilometers away from Changi, the 1st Battalion of the 5th Brigade of the Chinese Marine Corps and the 129th Infantry Regiment of the British Army encountered. As soon as the two sides met, a fierce exchange of fire broke out. However, although the 129th Infantry Regiment of the British Army was absent, the 129th Infantry Regiment of the British Army was absent.
The force is twice that of the 1st Battalion of the 5th Marine Corps, but in terms of firepower, the British army is no match for it at all. Not to mention that the Chinese Marine Corps can also get the support of naval guns on warships. After the battle began,
The 129th Infantry Regiment of the British Army was almost crushed and beaten by the 1st Battalion of the 5th Brigade of the Chinese Marine Corps! (To be continued. Please search for Astronomy, the novel is better, updated and faster!)