The all-out invasion of Japan began on May 2, 1937, and lasted until May 20, 18 days of fighting. After paying huge casualties, China successfully pushed the front to the line from Kobe to Kyoto.
Now, it is very close to Tokyo.
The Japanese are making their final resistance, but everyone knows that with the large-scale participation of the Chinese Air Force in the war, the final showdown is not too far away.
May 21, Tokyo.
On this day, Tokyo did not seem to feel the shadow of war. In the eyes of most Tokyoites, war was still far away from them.
Although full of disappointment and dissatisfaction with the government, even though full of resentment towards the course of the war, life still has to go on and the family still has to feed.
No matter what Japan becomes in the future, you have to live your life how you want to live...
No one realized that the catastrophe had quietly arrived...
May 21, 8 a.m.
Tokyo's transportation is still developing well. People use various means of transportation such as trains, cars, and bicycles to move around in an orderly manner.
On the streets, you can often see protesting crowds and the police who drive away and arrest them. Everything is not much different from any previous day...
Suddenly, an alarm sounded.
The salarymen who were working, the demonstrators who were protesting, and the police who were busy dispersing the crowd all stopped what they were doing and looked around blankly.
What sound? What is this sound?
Then, an even more shrill alarm sounded.
"Air strike! Air strike!" Someone finally reacted and shouted desperately, his voice full of infinite fear...
It's chaos, the whole of Tokyo is in chaos!
People were running around, screaming in terror. Although they didn't know where the air raid came from, everyone had a feeling of impending disaster.
The big air raid has finally arrived!
8:00 am.
A large number of aircraft appeared in darkness, and Tokyo's anti-aircraft artillery fired wildly in an attempt to prevent these aircraft from approaching. The air defense force's aircraft also quickly took off to intercept them.
This is Tokyo, the capital of the Japanese government. We must not let this place suffer a terrible disaster!
The Japanese Air Force? That cannot be counted on at all. In all the previous air battles, the Japanese Air Force has not achieved even a small victory. They have never taken any advantage in front of the Chinese Air Force.
Air defense force? This seems to be the only force that Tokyoites can rely on. But facing such a huge fleet of aircraft? What big thing can they do?
The sky was completely blocked by a layer of fire net, and strange meteors kept flying in the sky. From time to time, planes were shot down, or white umbrella flowers appeared in the sky, which meant that the pilots who had not hit them were parachuting. From time to time, there were planes.
It exploded and disintegrated in the air, burning directly into a huge fireball...
To be fair, the Japanese were already mentally prepared for the air attack, and their air defense measures were quite adequate, which caused the Chinese Air Force to suffer losses.
However, there were too many incoming planes. They were densely packed and dark, flying in groups. Although Tokyo's anti-aircraft artillery tried its best, it still could not stop the Chinese aircraft fleet from successfully reaching Tokyo.
Then, another nightmare that Tokyoites have had since the Great Kanto Earthquake began...
May 21, Tokyo bombing!
Countless artillery shells rained down, hitting Tokyo one after another... This day will be unforgettable for the Japanese in Tokyo...
One shell after another fell on Tokyo, and explosions sounded one after another. The city of Tokyo was instantly flooded by explosions and flames.
The Chinese fleet does not seem to have any target. The entire Tokyo is their biggest and only target.
The burning flames, accompanied by the screams of countless Japanese, created a tragic and strange scene. The catastrophe in Tokyo began at this moment.
The Japanese in Tokyo screamed and jumped off the bus, running away in fear, trying to escape the attack from the sky. The demonstrators who were protesting and the police who were arresting them made the same action at the same time.
They ran desperately. By now, they had forgotten all about protests and arrests.
The only thing to consider is how to survive...
The air raids continued, and Tokyo's air defense forces were no longer able to stop the air attacks.
The whole city of Tokyo is on fire, burning everywhere, and people are running wildly everywhere, calling frantically for help. Since the Great Kanto Earthquake, Tokyoites have not been so panicked for a long, long time...
Disaster! This is a complete disaster!
A heavy bomb fell on a typical Japanese-style house. With a "boom", the entire house was blown up. The place was instantly razed to the ground and submerged in a sea of fire...
Who has lived in this house? How many people have died? God knows, no one will care about this at this time.
Or is this not a disaster but a trial?
Aotori Sanmo and Chiyoko stood there together, and they witnessed this heroic scene with their own eyes. Bombs exploded right next to them, but they didn't care at all and were not afraid. Instead, their hearts were filled with pride and pride.
Have you seen it, Japanese, this is our air force, China’s own air force! It’s coming, it’s finally arrived on this day! Yes, this is a trial. Because the code name of this air strike is:
Judgment Day!
Qingniao Sanmo held his wife's hand tightly and never let go for a moment. They were a fake couple, but they became a real couple. Military regulations stipulated that no private marriage was allowed without permission, but it didn't matter anymore.
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Aotori Sanmo and his wife Chiyoko looked at each other and smiled.
To be honest, Aotori Sanmo still doesn't know Chiyoko's real name, and Chiyoko also doesn't know her husband's real name, but what does it matter? They will definitely know it when the mission is completed.
A person hurried over over there, waving his hands and shouting something. Ao Niao Sanmo looked carefully and saw that it was Matsumoto Kaikiyo.
Ao Nori Sanmo hurriedly let go of his wife's hand and pulled Matsumoto Kaiqing to a relatively safe place. Matsumoto Kaiqing was panting, but said with great excitement: "Did you see it? Bombing, bombing!"
Qingniao Sanmo smiled, even a blind man could understand such a huge bombing.
"Bombing, bombing!" After Matsumoto Kaikiyoshi said several times in succession, he suddenly lowered his voice: "I just received a telegram that the attack on Tokyo is about to begin. We are ordered from above to all take action to welcome the arrival of the Battle of Tokyo by the National Defense Forces!
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"Understood!" Qingniao Sanmo nodded calmly.
"Also." Matsumoto Kaikiyoshi continued: "The telegram clearly instructed that starting from today, there will be three consecutive days of non-stop bombing of Tokyo. The higher-ups hope that we will make safety preparations."
"Well..." Jade Bird Sanmo looked very calm: "Inform all our people who can be contacted to make safety preparations and don't sacrifice on the eve of victory..."
Yes, victory is about to come. No matter what, you cannot sacrifice on the eve of victory...
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Konoe Fumimaro and Hayashi Senjuro were also upset by the air raid!
The air raid was a matter of time, but when it actually came, it was still unbearable and extremely scary.
This kind of fear comes from the bottom of my heart and cannot be restrained or suppressed...
Another explosion came, and Hayashi Jujuro, a Japanese soldier known for his toughness, couldn't help but shudder. He glanced at Konoe Fumimaro and found that the expression on the Duke's face was the same as his.
The greatest effect of air strikes, in addition to effectively destroying targets, is to inflict a huge psychological blow on the enemy, and now the Chinese Air Force has undoubtedly successfully achieved this.
Damage and casualty reports are constantly coming in, and the shocking numbers on them make people feel scared. Each number represents one or dozens of lives.
Once the air strikes begin, attacks from the ground will soon follow. This is what Konoe Fumimaro and Hayashi Senjuro are most afraid of.
With the current defense strength of Tokyo, how many days can it withstand it? I don’t know!
Whether it is ten days or several months, without external support, Tokyo will fall sooner or later. Konoe Fumimaro and Hayashi Senjuro have never doubted this.
What happened after that? I don’t know, not even Konoe Fumimaro, Hayashi Senjuro, or even any Japanese person.
Tokyo will be captured by the Chinese, and the Chinese will become the masters here. Only Amaterasu can know the rest...
"Prepare ground defense, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Konoe Fumimaro said with difficulty: "The air strikes will last for a few days, and then the Chinese ground offensive is about to begin. No matter what, we must turn Tokyo into an iron-clad Tokyo. No matter what, , no Chinese can be allowed to enter Tokyo!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty the Duke." Hayashi Jujuro tried his best to summon up the courage to say: "Even if we fight to the last person, we will fight to the end to defend Tokyo and His Majesty the Emperor!"
"Your Majesty..." Konoe Fumimaro's eyes became more worried. Hayashi Jūjuro's words touched his pain.
Now, Chinese planes are only bombing Tokyo. The Imperial Palace is safe for the time being, but how long can such security last? Will the Chinese let the Imperial Palace go, and will they let His Majesty the Emperor go?
No, it won’t, Konoe Fumimaro is absolutely sure of this!
Konoe Fumimaro pursed his lips, then raised his voice and said: "Your Majesty's safety must be ensured!"