Invincible from the sword

Chapter 256

Stilwell, the deputy head of the staff group in the car, was in a daze.

Looking at the latest telegram in his hand, he almost vomited blood.

Pipe Mike has actually given up on Manila and retreated his entire army to the Bataan Peninsula.

I drop mom.

Manila is the capital of the Filipino Islands, so Pipe Mike just gave up! ?
This is simply unreasonable.

Stilwell's face was ugly.

We haven't fought the Japanese army much yet. Pipe Mike even lost Manila. How afraid of death is this?

Zhang Lei was also surprised.

Damn.

With Pipe Mike, there are more than [-] troops, don't they even have the guts to fight the Japanese army?

Defending Bataan and sniping the Japanese?
It's not worth much at all.

Although the Bataan Peninsula is a good choice for defending the Japanese army, it is meaningless to defend the Bataan Peninsula.

It has no military value at all.

And Pipe Mike obviously thought the Japanese army was too simple.

The terrain of the Bataan Peninsula can block the Japanese tanks, but the Japanese army can fully use the air and sea advantages to continuously bombard the Bataan Peninsula.

At that time, Pipe Mike's troops will not even have a way out.

Zhang Lei didn't understand the significance of Pipe Mike's fight against the Japanese army here.

Defending the Bataan Peninsula is not as good as defending Manila.

Although the terrain of Manila is flat, there is no danger to defend.

But around Manila, there are swamps everywhere, and it is difficult for the Japanese tanks and artillery to move forward.

This will seriously slow down the speed of the Japanese army's advance.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, blocking the Japanese army layer by layer, consuming the vital strength of the Japanese army, will soon be able to move back to an unfavorable situation.

Wait until a large number of Japanese troops have been killed before retreating from Manila and moving to other places.

This is the most correct choice.

Killing the Japanese army in motion can effectively avoid the shelling of Japanese warships.

Stilwell's face was all black: "Zhang Lei, what should we do next?
Pipe Mike is a bastard, if he commands like this, the troops will be finished sooner or later. "

Zhang Lei nodded: "Stilwell, now we have no other choice but to go to Bataan Peninsula.

You are right, Pipe Mike is indeed not a qualified commander.

What about Wainwright?

Can you contact him directly?

It is too late for the troops to return to Manila now.

We must find a way to repel the Japanese in the Bataan Peninsula, and then move quickly.

Judging from the map, the current focus of the attack by the two Japanese troops is still Manila.

According to my understanding of the Japanese army, they are used to occupying territory, and they don't pay special attention to killing and injuring each other's vital forces in large numbers.

What I mean is that after the Japanese army was sniped in the Bataan Peninsula, it was immediately transferred from the Bataan Peninsula to San Fernando in the north.

The terrain there is mountainous, and all are tropical rainforests.

Off the beaten track.

From there, we jumped behind the Japanese army on the North Road.

What happened to Li Yunlong's words?

Stab the little devil's butt-eye-son! "

Stilwell was taken aback by Zhang Lei's words, Li, pregnant, dragon?

who is it?

Staring at the map, Stilwell considered Zhang Lei's idea and found it very feasible.

But Pipe Mike is very stubborn, and he doesn't listen to ordinary people's opinions at all.

This made Stilwell very dizzy.

Stilwell looked sad: "Zhang Lei, your suggestion is good, but I'm afraid that Pipe Mike won't agree.

This bastard is so stubborn that he doesn't listen to other people's suggestions at all. "

Zhang Lei chuckled: "That's why I asked, can I contact Wainwright?

I remember you said that Wainwright is a very pragmatic commander.

Maybe we should think about it and put General Wainwright in command of the troops. "

Stilwell:? ? ?

Stilwell looked at Zhang Lei in shock, and couldn't believe his ears, Zhang Lei, don't you think...

What the hell! ! !

Stilwell's head exploded with a buzz.

This is a very serious political issue.

When Stilwell was about to refuse, Zhang Lei said meaningfully: "Pipe Mike has suffered from severe hemorrhoids these days, and he can't command the battle at all.

I propose that General Wainwright be given command of the entire force. "

Stilwell's eyes lit up: "Oh my God, Zhang Lei, you are so right.

Mike was sick, and I didn't even think about it. "

Stilwell's mind was straight, if Zhang Lei hadn't said it, he wouldn't have thought of it at all.

Stilwell immediately sent a telegram to Wainwright, asking him to put Pipe Mike under house arrest.

Wait until the battle is over.

Now the Japanese devils are about to drive the troops of their lighthouse country into the sea.

This is the only way to win.

Soon, Wainwright received a telegram from Stilwell, and Wainwright's eyes almost popped out of shock.

I Nima...

Is it really good to do this?

If this is not done well, a big hat of rebellion can be counted as being put on.

Wainwright frowned and pondered, wondering if he should put Pipe Mike under house arrest.

After all, Pipe Mike is his immediate boss!

But Stilwell was right. If this continues, the [-] troops will be wiped out by the Japanese army sooner or later.

Pipe Mike is a bastard, his command ability is really rubbish.

Wainwright thought for a moment, do it!
This happened, and Stilwell was in charge.

I am also carrying out the orders of the staff group!

Wainwright folded the telegram, put it in his underwear, and patted it.

This is the safest way.

Then Wainwright took his troops and went to Pipe Mike's headquarters.

At this time, Mike the pipe was eating on the Mariveles Mountain in the Bataan Peninsula.

Luncheon meat with greens.

Gulu Gulu ate all his energy.

He had just assigned the task and divided his troops into two mountains on the Bataan Peninsula for defense.

Pipe Mike was content with his defensive position.

According to his vision, the defense here is perfect.

It is impossible for the Japanese army to occupy here.

While eating, Pipe Mike looked at the map, looking very dedicated.

A lighthouse soldier ran over: "Report to the commander, our defensive position has been set up, and the reconnaissance company has returned. They said that the Japanese army has reached Olongapo and is now advancing rapidly."

what?
Pipe Mike sprayed out the rice with a puff.

So fast! ?

Pipe Mike quickly looked at the map and circled the place of Olongapo with a pencil.

Damn, the pursuit speed of the Japanese army is too fast, right?

Olongapo is only ten kilometers away from Mount Naleb.

It is only forty kilometers away from Mariveles Mountain.

This has basically reached the periphery of our position!
Pipe Mike was very surprised by the speed of the Japanese army.

It shouldn't be!

Our troops are fully mechanized.

The Japanese army, did they all fly over?
Pipe Mike immediately ordered, all troops, to prepare for battle.

Be sure to stick to your position!

olongapo.

Inside the headquarters of the Japanese Kimura Detachment.

The commander of the Kimura detachment, Kimura Wangba, is discussing the offensive route with his staff.

Kimura Wangba is a small man, only 1.2 meters.

The body is very fat, weighing three hundred catties.

The whole body shakes when walking.

From a distance, it is a super meat ball.

At this time, Kimura bastard looked at the map with disdain on his face, and then picked up the binoculars to observe the position of the Mi army in front.

A mocking snort came out of his nose.

idiot……

The defensive position of the Mi Army is really...

So rubbish.

Kimura Wang Ba cut it, but he didn't take it to heart at all.

If Hatano, the head of the No.16 division, hadn't told him to march cautiously, Kimura Wangba had already commanded the troops to fight over.

In Kimura Wangba's view, winning the Bataan Peninsula is not a problem at all.

Since the landing of Legazpi, his Kimura detachment has pursued all the way, chasing the Mi army all over the world.

From Legazpi, to Naga, to Dat, all the way north.

All the way to what is now Olongapo.

According to the latest order of No. 16 Division Commander Hatano, the Mi Army on the Bataan Peninsula is the main force of the Mi Army on the Filipino Maid Islands.

The strength is about [-].

Hatano, the head of the No.16 Division, ordered Kimura Wangba to suspend the attack for the sake of safety. After the other troops of the No.16 Division arrived, they will attack with all their strength.

After all, the total strength of Kimura's detachment is only 5000.

Although it is called a detachment, its strength is far from that of a real detachment.

In the Japanese army, the detachment is a temporary level.

The normal force is almost one and a half divisions, with a little over 3 soldiers.

When attacking the Filipino Maid Islands, Benge Yaqing had only 4000 people in his hands.

With such a force, Benge Yaqing was at a loss.

After all, their opponent is the Mi Army.

In the past, their Japanese army had never fought against the Mi army.

So Benge Yaqing didn't know the true combat effectiveness of the Mi Army.

But in Benge Yaqing's view, the combat effectiveness of the Mi Army should be very strong.

After all, the military strength of the lighthouse country is there. Whether it is the strength of weapons and equipment, logistics support capabilities, or the entire industrial base, it is much higher than their island countries.

Under such circumstances, the strength of the Mi army should be very strong.

As the commander of the attack on the Filipino Maid Islands, Benge Yaqing only had 4000 people in his hands.

According to the information he received, there are about 13 troops in the Lighthouse Country on the Filipino Maid Islands.

The commander is Pipe Mike, a well-known general in the Lighthouse Country.

This put a lot of pressure on Benge Yaqing.

After all, this is a pipe mike with a reputation.

I have to pay attention.

Benge Yaqing felt a little guilty.

There are only more than 3 people in my own hands, but there are more than 10 people at Pipe Mike's.

It's tough to beat.

In order to prevent Pipe Mike from knowing that he was short of troops, Benge Yaqing organized the two divisions in his hands into several detachments.

The No.16 division was organized into two detachments and one brigade.

The No.40 Eighth Division was organized into three detachments.

Each detachment has a little more people than the brigade.

From the practice of the island country, such a number of people does not meet the characteristics of the detachment at all.

The number of people is too small.

But Benge Yaqing can't do anything about it.

In order to make his strength look stronger, this is the only way he can do it.

Kimura Wangba looked at the Naleb Mountain in front of him, which was lush and full of trees.

The temperature is high.

Mosquitoes and flies flying everywhere.

This made Kimura Wangba feel very anxious.

Such weather is really unbearable.

Baga, there is such a ghostly place in this world.

A large mosquito buzzed over, it was very big.

About the size of a fist.

The straw on the mouth is as thick as a little finger.

Kimura who watched was stunned.

What the hell! ?
What kind of fairy species is this?
Kimura Wang Ba had quick eyes and quick hands, and he fired a single shot.

The bullet hit the mosquito in the thigh.

what! !

The mosquito didn't expect the little man in front of him to be so powerful.

He fell to the ground with a buzz.

Kimura Wangba stepped up and crushed the mosquito.

A mosquito actually wants to suck my blood?

Kimura stomped hard a few times with his feet.

Swearing.

Outside the tent, two mosquitoes, one big and one small, were tearful.

One is a mosquito husband and the other is a mosquito son.

The two mosquitoes itched their teeth with hatred.

little devil!
I will have my revenge.

Kimura Wangba held a binoculars and carefully looked at the rice army's position in the distance.

No rules.

The reconnaissance team came back and drew a detailed sketch of the forward position of the Mi Army.

The eyeballs of Kimura bastard stared wide.

Such a rubbish position setting, whose order is it! ?

It's just full of loopholes.

Kimura bastard's head was hot, he didn't care, and attacked immediately.

This kind of positional defense can't stop the attack of our big island country troops at all.

The chief of staff of the Kimura detachment hurriedly stopped Kimura Wangba: "Mr. Kimura, the order given to us by the head of the Hatano division is to suspend the advance.

After the No.60 Fifth Brigade arrived at the predetermined attack position, they would attack Naleb Mountain from both sides.

If we attack now, we will be punished by the division commander. "

Kimura Wangba shook his head, pointed to the Mi Army position in the distance and said: "Chief of Staff, you should know that the situation on the battlefield changes rapidly.

Look at the position setup of the Mi Army, which is full of loopholes.

As long as we launch an attack, we will be able to penetrate the rice army's position within three hours.

Take Naleb Mountain, up to half a day.

It will take at least one day for the No.60 Fifth Brigade to feel the predetermined offensive position.

too slow. "

Kimura bastard drew out his command saber with a swipe: "Order, Aoi Brigade and Yoshizawa Brigade, attack immediately!"

"Hey!" The chief of staff of the Kimura detachment immediately went to convey the order.

Soon, the two brigades of the Japanese army began to attack the Naleb Mountain Mi Army position.

The Japanese attack was very sharp. One Japanese brigade was responsible for the frontal attack, and the other Japanese brigade detoured to the flank of the Mi army.

At the beginning, Mi Jun resisted.

But soon, the Mi Army was collapsed by the Japanese army's desperate style of play.

The Japanese attack was very direct. First, they used infantry artillery to bombard the positions of the Mi army.

Under the cover of artillery, the infantry moved forward quickly.

When the distance is close, it is a grenadier greeting.

Although old-fashioned, it is very practical.

The Mi Army is very bad at defense.

The trenches were poorly dug, not to mention crooked, the key was that they were not strong.

The soil is loose.

Originally, there were quite a few tanks in Pipe Mike's army, but in such a mountainous terrain, they couldn't be used at all.

Use the tank directly as an artillery.

And Pipe Mike's fortifications on Naleb Hill, only on one side.

Just north of Mount Naleb.

On the other two sides, there are no fortifications at all.

This is very dangerous.

(End of this chapter)