Chapter 1366: Encirclement
Nevertel, Admiral MacArthur's eyes were red, as if he were a wounded beast. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info he can be said to have been hit continuously. The main force of the US-Australian coalition besieged the 14th Army of the Chinese Army in Nevertel, but not only did it not succeed, but it also lost its troops. The troops of the 1st Army of the Chinese Army in Maury suffered even greater losses, and now they are encircled and about to be completely annihilated.
"Oh God! Have you really sent the United States already sent? Admiral MacArthur couldn't help but think so. They were in Mori, about to lose 5 U.S. infantry divisions and 10 Australian infantry divisions, as well as an armored division. In Nevertel, there are already 7 infantry divisions and an armored division. After losing so many troops, the US-Australian coalition no longer had an advantage over the Imperial Army in terms of strength, but was still completely at a disadvantage. If compared in terms of combat effectiveness, the Imperial Army has an overwhelming advantage. Under such circumstances, if the US-Australian coalition wants to continue fighting with the Imperial Army and win this war, it is really only God who has a manifestation. If God manifests his spirit, he will send down divine punishment and kill all the Imperial Army. In this way, they can easily win the war.
"Send a telegram to General Short thanking him for his persistence for the United States of America. We're here, and we'll find a way to speed things up. Admiral MacArthur ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." A communications officer hurriedly went out to send a telegram.
"General Werther, start tomorrow and launch an onslaught. We can't afford to be in this stalemate with the Chinese anymore. The longer it drags on, the worse it is for us. Once the Chinese 1st Army eliminated General Short's troops and arrived in Nevertel, what awaited us was to be eaten by the Chinese in one bite. At that time, we will lose this war, and there will be no chance of turning the tables around. Admiral MacArthur ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Witt nodded heavily. Although he knew that launching a strong attack would cost their troops even more losses. But at this juncture, are there any other options? Apparently there are no more. They had to fight hard.
Beginning on 6 March, the main forces of the US-Australian coalition in Nevertel once again launched an offensive against the Imperial Army's 14th Army. A large number of soldiers from the United States and Australia went forward to attack the defensive lines of the Imperial Army and the Fuso Army. Even if they had already suffered heavy losses under the intensive fire of the Imperial Army. But they seem to turn a blind eye.
Although, the mad offensive of the United States and Australia put the remaining four infantry divisions of the 14th Army of the Imperial Army and the Third Army of the Fuso Army under tremendous pressure. However, if you look at the battle loss ratio, the Imperial Army also has a huge advantage. After the Imperial Army consumed the main force of the US-Australian coalition, the US-Australian coalition would soon be defeated.
"Commander, the marshal sent a telegram asking if we could hold out under the onslaught of the US-Australian coalition." Lieutenant General Huang Jianling's adjutant reported.
"Tell the marshal that we can hold on. Although the Americans and Australians stepped up their offensive, they simply jumped over the wall. Our defence is still strong enough to withstand their attacks. In addition, if the Air Force can provide us with more support, it will be easier for us to withstand their attacks. Lieutenant General Huang Jianling said.
"Yes, Commander." The adjutant nodded, and immediately went to send a telegram.
Although the attack of the US-Australian coalition was very fierce, as Lieutenant General Huang Jianling said, everyone knew that the US-Australian coalition was simply jumping over the wall. Combined with the victory of the 1st Army at Mori, it is entirely possible to prove why the US-Australian coalition did this.
In the 14th Army of the Imperial Army, several infantry divisions took turns to fight on the front line, allowing each infantry division to maintain great combat effectiveness. At the same time, the Imperial Air Force was also constantly attacking the United States and Australia. Every attack by the US-Australian coalition left a large number of corpses in front of the positions of the Imperial Army. However, the defense line of the Imperial Army remained in the hands of the Imperial Army.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have reached the most critical moment in this battle. The 1st Army had already won a great victory in Mori, and would soon completely annihilate 16 infantry divisions and 1 armored division of the US-Australian coalition. We are here, and if we can firmly hold back the US-Australian coalition forces and resist their attack, we can defeat them in one fell swoop. Lay the foundation for this war. Lieutenant General Huang Jianling said.
Indeed, the results of the 1st Army, combined with the results of the 14th Army at Nevertel, were tantamount to a heavy blow to the US-Australian coalition. Next, if the US-Australian coalition wants to turn the tables, it is almost impossible.
"Your Excellency Commander, please rest assured, during this last period of time, our Fuso Army must hold its position, and will definitely not let the Americans and Australians break through our position." Lieutenant General Masataka Yamawaki, commander of the 3rd Army of the Fuso Army, patted his chest and assured.
Although, the offensive of the US-Australian coalition forces in these days has caused the Fuso Army to suffer a lot of losses. However, they were still able to hold their positions and inflict considerable casualties on the US-Australian coalition. I have to admit that in this battle, the performance of the Fuso Army was still very good.
"Well, when we completely defeat the US-Australian coalition, the empire will definitely be; On the reward of meritorious deeds. Lieutenant General Huang Jianling made a promise to these generals of the Fuso Army. The reason why these generals of the Fuso Army worked so hard was originally to reap benefits.
Sure enough, after receiving the promise of Lieutenant General Huang Jianling, many generals of the Fusang Army had excited smiles on their faces.
Mori, the attack of the 1st Army of the Imperial Army against the American army, has reached the final time and space. The heavy artillery of the Imperial Army opened heavy fire on the US-Australian forces in the encirclement, and the Air Force also dispatched a large number of warplanes to bomb and strafe the US-Australian forces in the encirclement, causing heavy losses to the US-Australian forces in the encirclement. After all, inside the encirclement, there are no strong fortifications, no anti-artillery and dugouts. At most, the soldiers of the US-Australian coalition could squat in the improvised trenches, raise their heads and look at the planes in the sky in horror, praying to God that the bombs would not fall into their trenches.
In the heavy shelling of the Imperial Army and the bombing and strafing of the Air Force, the United States and Australia paid an extremely heavy price. And morale has also been greatly affected.
Beginning on March 6, the Imperial Army's 14th Army and Fuso Army began to launch an offensive against the US-Australian forces in the encirclement. The 1st Armored Brigade also directly participated in the offensive, using strong armored forces to tear through the defense lines of the United States and Australia and open a passage for subsequent troops. Because the current US-Australian coalition forces are seriously lacking in anti-tank weapons. So, in the face of the offensive of the armored forces of the Imperial Army, they simply could not do anything. , can only be compressed step by step living space.
On 8 March, a tank company and a mechanized infantry battalion of the 1st Armored Brigade of the Imperial Army successfully raided the headquarters of the US-Australian coalition. Lieutenant General Short shot himself, and Lieutenant General Krakensen was captured by the Imperial Army.
After the headquarters was cut off, the US-Australian coalition forces were completely leaderless. The United States and Australia, having lost their command, mostly chose to surrender to the Imperial Army. Only a very small number of people have chosen to continue to resist. However, what awaited these people was crushed by the tanks of the armored units of the Imperial Army.
On 10 March, the last of the recalcitrant soldiers of the US-Australian coalition were wiped out. The Battle of Murray came to an end. Fifteen infantry divisions and one armored division of the United States and Australia were all eaten by the 1st Army of the Imperial Army, as well as the Fuso Army and the Annan Army.
After winning the Battle of Mori, the 1st Army of the Imperial Army began to move south without stopping. And because the main force of the United States and Australia was wiped out, it was no longer able to resist the southward movement of the Imperial Army.
At the same time, the U.S.-Australian coalition forces attacking the Imperial Army's 14th Army in Nevertel also met in front of the defensive line. Although they suffered heavy losses, they were not able to achieve any results. After the Imperial Army's 1st Army began to move south, the morale of the American and Australian forces was even more shaken, and many officers felt that there was no need for them to waste troops at Nevertel. Once the 1st Army of the Chinese Army arrived, they would not be able to escape if they wanted to.
On March 18, the U.S.-Australian coalition began to withdraw from Nevertel and retreated to Coba. However, when they set out from Coba, they had a full 570,000 troops. By the time they evacuated, their army had only more than 300,000 men. The remaining 200,000 people have fallen forever on the battlefield, or have been captured by the 14th Army of the Imperial Army.
After the American retreat, the Imperial Army's 14th Army rested at Nevertel for two days before it began to advance towards Coba. However, they advanced to a point where they were still thirty kilometers away from Coba and stopped. The U.S.-Australian coalition suffered heavy losses in previous battles. However, on the whole, it is still very strong. With the strength of the 14th Army alone, it will undoubtedly be very difficult to eat these US-Australian coalition forces in one bite.
A week later, even on March 29, the 1st Army of the Imperial Army arrived. The two armies then began to continue their advance towards Koba.
At the same time, the 16th Army of the Imperial Army, after all the way, was not far from Coba.
On 2 April, the Imperial Army's 1st Army, 14th Army, 16th Army, and 14 Fuso Infantry Divisions surrounded the last of the combined forces of the United States and Australia from three directions. (To be continued.) )