"Can I command only Chinese troops?" Zhang Chi asked. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Halsey's face showed some embarrassment, and he replied, "Zhang...... Just do me a favor! ”

Zhang Chi smiled, which was a tacit acquiescence.

In fact, what Halsey said about "the wolf horn troops are all under the command of Zhang Chi" seems to have given Zhang Chi a lot of benefits or enough trust...... I am afraid that no Chinese general will receive this honor, and more often than not, the Chinese troops should be commanded by US generals to be cannon fodder to save the scene, after all, the national interests are there.

But now, the two U.S. Marine Corps are crowded in the "wolf's horns" and cannot move, and they are not able to move forward when they are withdrawn, and there is nothing that Villitt can do about it.

So now Halsey has a choice, that is, to pin his hopes on Zhang Chi and let Zhang Chi turn the tide.

And for Zhang Chi...... This US Third Marine Division is a unit whose morale has long been defeated after repeated defeats, and it may even be a unit that only wants to escape from the "wolf's horn" and does not have the slightest will to fight; can such a unit be under its own command, especially if he is still a Chinese? Even if they can be commanded, what role can these troops play on the battlefield?

So on the surface, Halsey's words sounded good, and he was all under his own command, but in fact, he hoped that he could protect the safety of these American soldiers.

"So be it!" Zhang Chi thought about it, and then said to Halsey: "General, I suggest that the US army should not be commanded by General Willett." There is still a cooperative relationship between the Chinese troops and the US military units, but it is just ...... I hope that General Villit will not interfere with my command and, in addition, will be able to follow my advice within reason! ”

Halsey thought for a moment and nodded.

In fact, Halsey was also a little worried that Zhang Chi would command the US military...... This is not to say that Zhang Chi is not capable or prestige enough, but Zhang Chi has a special identity as a Chinese, on the other hand, at this time, the "wolf horn" US military is on the verge of collapse, and even worse, there are many US troops who still have a full sense of superiority over the Chinese, and even if they will obey Zhang Chi's command, it will take a process, just like those US military advisers who serve in the Chinese army.

The brilliance of Zhang Chi's suggestion lies in the fact that Akari does not seem to have command, but in fact...... If Velite can't interfere with Zhang Chi's command, and he has to follow Zhang Chi's advice within a reasonable range, then it is actually for Velite to obey Zhang Chi's command.

"I agree!" Halsey said, "Zhang...... I'll tell Willit what you're asking, but I want you to act soon, because the Japanese are likely to attack us as soon as it gets dark! ”

Halsey guessed correctly, Koga Fengyi is also a smart person, he knows that this is a rare opportunity to inflict heavy damage on the US military, and even Koga Fengyi thinks that this is the only chance to keep Kwajalein Island and even the Marshall Islands: once the Sino-US coalition forces stationed in the "wolf's horn" are severely damaged, then the Sino-US coalition forces may not have enough strength to land on Kwajalein Island, so the war in the Marshall Islands may be completely reversed because of the lack of US landing troops...... It is true that the US warships and warplanes have an all-round advantage, but in the end, it is the ground forces, that is, the Marine Corps, that are to occupy the islands.

Therefore, at this time, Koga Fengichi was indeed actively preparing for a counterattack against the US army, as Halsey feared.

Perhaps, the counterattack of Koga Mineichi's organization is somewhat insignificant...... After all, its strength is completely disproportionate to the powerful American army, but what the Japanese are best at is surprising, such as the long-distance attack on Pearl Harbor...... It was almost impossible for Japan's huge fleet to cross 3,500 kilometers at sea without being detected, but the plan was eventually adopted and done.

Although Mineichi Koga did not have the gambler's personality of Yamamoto Isoroku who preferred to take risks, the situation of the Japanese army in the Marshall Islands at this time could basically be described as "all-or-nothing...... Anyway, they are all dead, not fighting in the event of a crisis in the US military, and maybe there is still a possibility of keeping the Marshall Islands.

Shortly after returning to his headquarters, Halsey called Villitt.

"How's it going?" Halsey asked.

"General! The situation is bad! Villett replied with some frustration: "They [referring to the American soldiers] have lost the will to fight, and many have even asked me to allow them to return to the fleet on the ship Higgins." What's worse is that I also think this suggestion is correct, we have too many people and supplies crammed here, maybe we should withdraw and make another plan! ”

"No...... General Villitt! Halsey replied, "I won't let you do that!" ”

"Why?" Villit was a little puzzled.

"Because we have found traces of a large number of Japanese submarine activities at sea!" Halsey replied: "If we organize a retreat at this time...... There is a good chance that it will be a target for Japanese submarines, understand? ”

"Understood!" Villit replied helplessly.

Villitt also knows this truth, the anti-submarine means of this era are not advanced, and the US military is not good at night warfare...... It is very likely that the Japanese submarines have been waiting for the US warship somewhere near the coast, and the reason why they did not do it may have been to wait for the moment when the US military organized a retreat, to wait for the transport ship to be full, and then to sink it in one fell swoop.

"General Villitt!" Then Halsey said, "I need you on a mission!" ”

"Yes General!" Although Villitt said this, he felt a little strange in his heart...... With the current state of the 3rd Marine Division, what other tasks can it perform?

"This task is ......," after a pause, Halsey said, "Colonel Zhang Chi, commander of the new 1st Division of the Chinese Army...... Soon to Kwajalein Island to command the battle, I hope you will obey his command! ”

"General......" Villitt couldn't help but be stunned, he was a brigadier general, but he had to obey the command of a colonel.

"I know!" Halsey interrupted Willitt and said, "You have to understand that he may be the only one who can get us out of this predicament!" So...... Go ****** ranks! If you really care about these ranks, then I would suggest that Colonel Zhang pass his orders to me, and then I will give you orders, what do you think? ”

There was some incredulity on Willett's face, but he finally nodded and agreed, "I see, General!" ”

"Good!" Halsey was pleased with Villitt's answer. (To be continued.) )