allonlinenovel Chapter 875 Landing on Honshu Island
Chapter 875 Landing on Honshu Island
In Fukuoka, inside the expeditionary force's front-line headquarters.
The lights were bright and it was late at night, but no one in the command center seemed tired at all. All eyes were focused on the combat sand table in the center.
At this time, a man wearing
The uniformed messenger walked quickly through the busy commanders and ran straight towards Su Zhengyang who was standing in front of the sand table in deep thought.
"Report to the commander-in-chief!" The messenger's voice was clear and powerful. "Urgent report from the front line, about General Liu Chengxu's troops."
Su Zhengyang turned around suddenly, a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Tell me quickly, what's the situation on General Liu's side?" There was both expectation and urgency in his tone.
The messenger quickly unfolded the battle report in his hand and reported loudly: "Liu Chengxu's army successfully landed in the Waka area three days ago, despite the strong resistance of the enemy and the wind and waves. In just three days, they not only broke the enemy's carefully arranged defense line, but also wiped out the Waka garrison with a thunderous force, killing more than 200,000 enemies. The result is brilliant!"
Upon hearing this, Su Zhengyang couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly. He took the battle report and read it carefully.
"What a great Liu Chengxu, he really lived up to everyone's expectations!" Su Zhengyang murmured to himself, his eyes scanning the battle report back and forth. Every data and every tactic made him feel proud.
"Now, General Liu has led his troops to capture the Kii Peninsula and is pursuing the victory and advancing northward. According to reports from front-line scouts, it is expected that the entire Waka region can be completely recovered within seven days." The messenger continued to report the latest intelligence.
Su Zhengyang nodded slightly, his eyes becoming even brighter.
"Order the logistics department to immediately prepare supplies to ensure that the soldiers on the front line have no worries. At the same time, order the entire army to follow Liu Chengxu's army as an example, march forward bravely, and attack Huanglong!"
After the messenger left, Su Zhengyang gently shook the battle report in his hand, a smile on his face, and turned to the generals beside him who were also immersed in the joy of the battle report and said with a smile: "Old Liu is really a man who sells his father's land without any regrets. The battle on the Kii Peninsula was a big deal, with 200 V2 rockets and nearly high-yield bombs. It was a feast of artillery fire. It seems that he intends to directly plow the Waka region."
Stein, who was sitting nearby, pushed his glasses up after hearing this, his eyes sparkling with admiration, and responded in a humorous yet respectful tone: "General Su is right. General Liu's tactics may seem extravagant, but they are extremely efficient. In modern warfare, time is life, and using absolute firepower advantage to quickly open up the situation is undoubtedly the wisest choice."
Gu De'an also joined the discussion at this moment. He smiled and said, "For General Liu Chengxu, every move he makes is aimed at one goal - to quickly open up the situation in the heart of Honshu Island. Once the Waka region is stabilized, it will directly threaten Nagoya and Kyoto, forming a two-pronged attack with the frontal troops. This strategic layout not only brought huge psychological pressure to Fuso, but also greatly accelerated the progress of the war."
Su Zhengyang nodded heavily after hearing this: "Old Liu, you really didn't disappoint me. Every step he took was precisely in line with our strategic rhythm. Now that the situation in the Waka region has been opened up, the next action is particularly important."
At this point, he stood up, walked to the battle table, and gently traced the outline of the strait with his finger, finally stopping at Yamaguchi Prefecture on Honshu Island: "The next step is when our five ace divisions officially cross the strait and land in Yamaguchi Prefecture. This battle will be the prelude to our full-scale attack on the heartland of Fuso, and it will also be the stage for us to demonstrate our true strength."
Stein, Gudean and others gathered around, carefully examining the terrain on the sand table, discussing possible landing routes, landing point selection and subsequent combat plans.
"We must ensure that the landing operation is foolproof," Su Zhengyang emphasized. "From intelligence gathering to fire support, from the deployment of the landing fleet to the advancement of the landing force, every detail cannot be sloppy. We must let the Fuso people know that no matter how they resist, they cannot stop us from moving forward."
Two days later, in the early morning, the dawn broke, a faint paleness appeared in the sky, the sea breeze blew gently, and the waves surged slightly.
In this tranquil and vast sea, the North Sea First and Second Fleets are like two sharp swords, cutting through the tranquility of the sea and slowly moving towards the Tsushima Strait.
In the fleet, warships stood in rows, their guns were heavily armed, and on the decks, sailors were busy and orderly moving around, checking every detail to ensure that nothing could go wrong. On the flagship, the commander stood on the high bridge, staring ahead, his eyes flashing with determination and resolve.
As the fleet gradually approached the Tsushima Strait, a huge black shadow began to appear on the distant skyline - it was the landing fleet of the five ace divisions. They were like steel behemoths, moving slowly forward in the waves with great momentum.
The SKULL Division, REVIVAL Division, VIKING Division, EMPIRIC Division, and GUARDS Division, these five elite divisions, carrying the hope of victory and the mission of glory, are about to cross the strait and embark on a new journey.
As the fleet entered the strait, a low and powerful roar began to echo on the sea, and seagulls circled in the air, as if cheering for the upcoming battle.
As the distance shortened, the outline of Ube Port gradually became clear.
As the vanguard of this landing operation, the SS Division had already been ready on the deck of the troop transport ship.
Division Ike was standing on the bridge of the troop transport ship at this moment, holding a telescope and staring at the approaching Ube Port in front of him.
"Attention all units, prepare to land!" Commander Ike's voice echoed over the bridge through the loudspeaker and was clearly heard by every soldier.
As the order was given, the soldiers of the SS Division took quick action.
They were divided into several groups and began to build the pontoon bridge in an orderly manner according to the pre-planned plan. The pontoon bridge is one of the keys to this landing operation. It will become the lifeline for large-tonnage combat units such as armored units, tanks, cars, and artillery to cross the strait and reach the shore directly.
Under the personal command of Division Commander Ike, engineers quickly assembled the components of the pontoon bridge and fixed them on both sides of the troop transport ship. At the same time, small assault boats were also put into the sea one by one. These assault boats would carry the first batch of landing infantry and open up the way for the subsequent landing of large forces.
"How is the construction of the pontoon bridge going?" Division Commander Ike asked the adjutant beside him.
"Reporting to the division commander, the construction of the pontoon bridge is progressing smoothly and it is expected that all work can be completed within twenty minutes." The adjutant replied quickly.
Commander Ike nodded and looked into the distance again.
This landing operation will be a tough battle, and any small mistake may lead to the failure of the entire operation. Therefore, he must always keep a clear head and accurately control every detail.
"Notify the artillery unit and prepare for fire support. Once the pontoon bridge is built, immediately bombard the enemy's fortifications to create favorable conditions for the landing of subsequent troops." Division Commander Ike issued the next order.
The commanders of the artillery units responded quickly. They adjusted their gun positions, calibrated their muzzles, and waited for the final instructions from Division Commander Ike.