Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 1057 Canyon Collision
In the Grand Canyon, the 32th Armored Division of the 99nd Army of the U.S. Army has assembled, and a large number of tanks, armored vehicles and self-propelled artillery have entered their respective positions. Now the only thing Colonel Patton is waiting for is when the Chinese will arrive.Colonel Patton respected the Chinese soldiers and admired their courage and wisdom in combat, but he was never afraid of any enemy.The U.S. armored force has not been established for a long time, but after the U.S. military attaches great importance to it and Patton's careful training, it has already possessed a certain combat effectiveness. Not only Patton himself, but even the top leaders of the U.S. military are full of enthusiasm for this. expectations.

"Colonel, Colonel Stilwell and his 98th Infantry Division have been defeated by the 99th Division of the Dragon Army." The staff officer of the [-]th Armored Division whispered: "No one in the whole division can escape from the battlefield, Stilwell The colonel's life and death are still unknown."

Colonel Patton sighed softly: "For the victory of the United States, Colonel Stilwell has done his best. He is the pride and glory of the United States. All Americans will remember him. Now it is our turn to play." It's time."

"China's 5000th Mechanized Division and Lightning Armored Forces are advancing rapidly towards the Grand Canyon." The staff officer said with a battle report: "Although their tanks are not as many as ours, they are far more advanced than ours. Colonel, I think To remind you, what we are about to face is the most powerful tank force in the world, an army that has never known what failure is. The entire United States now has more than 99 tanks, and five of them are concentrated in the [-]th Armored Division One more, once we lose this battle. It will be disastrous for the United States. Moreover, I advise you again to be cautious in the coming war."

Patton didn't care about the attitude of his subordinates: "I will seriously consider your opinion, but now I will put more energy into the decisive battle with the Chinese. Sir, sometimes victory or defeat is not the most important thing , the most important thing is how to inspire the determination of the American people to fight to the end through this battle. Sir, please prepare to go now.”

Just as the words fell, a sharp siren suddenly sounded in the sky above the Grand Canyon, followed by the terrified cries of American soldiers.

"Air strike! Air strike!" A major battalion commander of the 99th Armored Division ran in in a panic: "A large number of Chinese planes appeared over the Grand Canyon, fifty of them, at least more than fifty of them!"

Colonel Patton's face changed instantly. This was the thing he was most worried about since he entered the Grand Canyon. It finally happened today, but Patton is a war-tested general after all. He immediately ordered all anti-aircraft artillery to block it, and at the same time asked the rear U.S. Air Force support.

The incoming attack was 55 fighter planes from the First Flying Group of the Chinese Air Force. They roared across the blue sky and quickly appeared above the heads of the 99th Armored Division of the US Army. A string of fire dragons.

Two US tanks exploded, and the thick smoke from the flames covered the clear sky just now, emitting a pungent smell.The US anti-aircraft artillery fought back against the sky desperately, but their meager firepower could not cause any substantial damage to the Chinese aircraft fleet.

"It's too violent, the Chinese bombing is too violent!" The American pilot who reported the situation just now returned to Colonel Patton's headquarters, and said with a look of anxiety: "We mobilized all the troops as much as possible." Air defense force, but still unable to stop the Chinese movement, now it's time to think of a way, Colonel!"

Patton walked back and forth a few steps in the headquarters, and said: "Order all the anti-aircraft artillery to fire, order the tanks to disperse into platoon-based groups, try to choose dead spots where the enemy cannot find, and avoid the enemy's air strikes. Tell all soldiers, After the air raid is over, a large-scale offensive is about to begin!"

The Chinese fighter planes raged in the sky, throwing countless shells on the U.S. positions. It was not until the U.S. fighter planes that rushed over were about to arrive that the First Flying Group of the Chinese Air Force left the battlefield calmly.

In this sudden air strike, the U.S. 99th Armored Division lost a total of 26 tanks and armored vehicles, causing more than 200 casualties. The 99th Armored Division suffered great setbacks in terms of strength and numbers, but However, the Chinese Air Force's air raids were not over yet. Soon, the second round of air raids arrived quickly. This time, dozens of fighter planes from the Second Flying Brigade of the Chinese Air Force rushed towards the U.S. positions aggressively.

The U.S. Air Force intercepted it immediately, but they were chilled by Chinese fighter planes during the air battle on the sea, and their enthusiasm for fighting was far less than that of the army.Some fighters kept rolling and dodging in the sky, deliberately trying to distance themselves from the Chinese fighters.

The officers and soldiers of the US 99th Armored Division on the ground couldn't help yelling when they saw that their planes were so fearful of fighting. "These damn air cowards!"

The staff officer couldn't help cursing viciously: "We are bombed by the Chinese here, but what are they doing there? Do you think there is a dance here, and they want to dance a waltz in the air? Colonel, it should be Report their cowardice to General MacArthur!"

"Perhaps we can't completely blame them." Colonel Patton's expression was very quiet: "They have suffered a lot from the Chinese, and any person would do the same. The air power of the Chinese is too powerful. gone."

With the efforts of Colonel Patton, the 32th Armored Division of the 99nd Army of the U.S. Army, under the bombing of the Chinese Air Force for two consecutive days, did its best to minimize its losses and preserve its strength as much as possible.

Since the Dragon Army landed in the United States, the US military has suffered heavy losses. From Los Angeles to Caddy Bridge, tens of thousands of troops were either killed in battle or captured by the Chinese.In order to save the defeat, boost morale, and regain the strategic initiative, at the same time, because the 99th Armored Division was in a difficult situation under the bombing of Chinese aircraft.With the approval of the Ministry of National Defense, MacArthur, the regional commander of the U.S. military, decided to change the combat strategy that had already been formulated, and fought a strategic decisive battle with the Chinese army on the front line of the Grand Canyon, trying to intercept the Chinese army in the Grand Canyon area, looking for opportunities to win, and in one fell swoop. The U.S. mainland was expelled, thus completely restoring the decline of the U.S. military on the battlefield.

In order to win the battle, the U.S. High Command began large-scale preparations from the defeat of the 98th Infantry Division, and formulated a combat plan code-named "Freedom Day".Since mid-June 1920, the U.S. military has assembled 6 tank divisions and 5 infantry divisions on the north and south sides of the Grand Canyon, namely the Marble Canyon and Flagstaff areas, equipped with more than 60 vehicles. Tanks, 1000 combat aircraft, about 681 artillery and mortars, and a total force of more than 1 million people.The intention of the Americans is already very obvious, that is to prepare for the craziest battle with the Chinese army in the Grand Canyon.Whether this battle wins or loses, it will determine the fate of the Chinese and American armies.

The tanks used by the U.S. military at that time were "combatant" and "isolated". Although these two tanks were not as good as Chinese armored vehicles in terms of artillery and armor, they were also among the top tanks in the army at that time.Moreover, the U.S. military also used the powerful "Stone Wall" assault artillery for the first time, which is even comparable to China's Type 98 assault artillery.The strong industrial capabilities and war potential of the United States are also undoubtedly revealed in this upcoming big battle.This also made China's senior military officers gradually understand why the emperor was so persistent in solving the US problem as soon as possible. The US is indeed a country that is very likely to pose a major threat to China.

The U.S. High Command unexpectedly promoted MacArthur, the commander of the 32nd Army, to a three-star general and authorized him to command the huge "Freedom Day" combat plan. This surprising appointment also aroused considerable opposition in the United States. , But President Johnson resisted all opinions and insisted on the appointment of the Ministry of Defense.

George Barton, John Marshall, Mike Arthur, these once all-powerful figures in World War II are about to face a major turning point in their lives, or continue to write their glory and glory; or rewrite the history of another time and space.Died in battle, or drowned in the vast sea of ​​people, just like an ordinary person.

On the opposite side of the U.S. Army, where a large-scale attack is about to be launched, is the heroic Chinese Empire Longwei Army and the elite and loyal Marine Corps. Let us also remember the names of these people: the famous general of the [-]th Division, Li Lie, the commander of the [-]th Division, and the Lightning Troop Commander Chen Jitang, Special Forces Captain Shen Zui This is a duel between famous generals, this is a duel that will determine the fate of China and the United States, this is a duel between two armies!At this moment, the sky over the Grand Canyon is not full of gunpowder smoke when the war comes, but it reveals some tragic and heroic.

He has judged the intention of the U.S. military in a decisive battle, and such a decisive battle is exactly what he wants to see. Perhaps his troops will solve the American problem once and for all, and shorten the time for the empire's victory to be maximized.The Dragon Army also quickly gathered on the front line of the Grand Canyon on standby. By the end of June, the total strength of the troops assembled here had reached 6, with six divisions totaling 80 armored vehicles, 1200 aircraft, and 890 artillery pieces, self-propelled artillery pieces and mortars. .

Although in terms of military strength, the Dragon Army does not have an advantage because it is fighting on multiple fronts at the same time in the United States, but in terms of weapons, the Chinese army has an absolute upper hand. Soldiers can compare.However, this is fighting for their own country after all. The American soldiers also fully demonstrated their high fighting spirit and strong determination to fight to the end. They are determined to fight the Dragon Army on this battlefield!

(End of this chapter)