The battle that broke out in Catherine ended in half a day. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoTwo regiments of the US-Australian coalition were wiped out here, and not a single one escaped. However, the total number of prisoners was less than a thousand. This is not the reason why the soldiers of the US-Australian coalition have chosen to fight to the death and refuse to surrender. But when the 76th Infantry Division of the Imperial Army entered the town of Catherine, there were only so many prisoners left. The rest of the captives were also dealt with by the Fuso Army. On the same day, their rings, necklaces, watches and other valuable items were all confiscated by the Fuso Army.

After taking Catherine, the Imperial Army's 76th Infantry Division began to continue its pursuit of the American and Australian forces south. Several generals of the US-Australian coalition did not expect that the two regiments they left behind only bought them half a day. In order to be able to escape to Daley Waters smoothly, the US-Australian coalition forces had to keep leaving behind the broken troops.

So much so that on December 18, when the U.S.-Australian coalition arrived at Daley Waters, they had less than 60,000 men left. The remaining 20,000 people were consumed on the road to stop the Chinese* army. In addition, they also lost a lot of heavy weapons they carried. Many M2 heavy tanks, M1 light tanks, 155 mm heavy howitzers and 105 mm light howitzers were destroyed by carrier-based aircraft of the Chinese Navy on the road.

As a result, although the US-Australian coalition fled to Daley Waters, they found that it seemed to be an international joke to try to stop the Chinese* army here with only the troops in their hands. The powerful Chinese* army is enough to crush them to smithereens.

"Gentlemen, the Chinese are less than two days away from us, and we have little time left, and we need to build fortifications immediately. Otherwise, we don't think we will be able to resist it for long. Major General Coot, commander of the 22nd Infantry Division of the US Army, said.

"Well, you really have to start preparing right away. However, our troops are too scarce, so send a telegram to the headquarters asking for some support. Otherwise, we won't be able to hold out here for long. Major General Erwin, commander of the 23rd Infantry Division of the US Army, said.

Subsequently, they sent a telegram to the Allied South Pacific Theater Command requesting reinforcements. At the same time, they also began to build fortifications at Dalivos in an attempt to fight the Chinese* army there.

The Australian 12th and 13th Infantry Divisions were deployed on the east and west flanks of Dali Waters, while the U.S. 22nd Infantry and 23rd Infantry Divisions were the main defensive positions of Dali Waters. This is mainly due to the fact that the combat effectiveness of the Australian Army is generally inferior to that of the US Army.

In order to resist the attack of the Imperial Army, the soldiers of the American and Australian coalition desperately dug trenches and built fortifications. After the previous battle, they all knew that if they didn't want to die, they should dig the trench a little deeper, so that they might be able to save their lives at a critical time.

Admiral MacArthur, who was far away in Sydney, could not help frowning when he received their telegram, because the losses of the troops on the way to Daley Waters were too great.

"Chief of Staff, where is our closest unit to Daliwaters?" Admiral MacArthur asked. He also realized that the number of troops stationed there was too small, and it would be very difficult to resist the attack of the Chinese* army.

"General, the 24th Infantry Division, and the 14th Infantry Division of the Australian Army, are only two hundred kilometers from Daley Waters." Lieutenant General Christie said.

MacArthur hesitated, then said, "Send them a telegram and let them go to reinforce Daley Waters." I hope they will be able to hold out there for at least ten days. Our navy and escorting reinforcements are about to round the Cape of Good Hope. Hold on a little longer, and we'll have more troops at our disposal. We also have more confidence to fight a decisive battle with the Chinese. ”

"Yes, General." Lieutenant General Christie nodded.

In order to avoid being blocked by the Chinese Navy, the US Navy chose to start from the United States, cross the Atlantic, pass through the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, and then cross the southern Indian Ocean to Australia. And, for the sake of safety and confidentiality, they chose to take routes as close to Antarctica as possible. The number of Chinese ships and submarines operating in this area is relatively small.

The 76th Infantry Division of the Imperial Army and the 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions of the Fuso Army arrived at Dalivots on the evening of 19 December. It's just that they didn't rush into attack. With only more than 50,000 people, they are inferior to the US-Australian coalition forces in terms of troops. In addition, the long journey also made the troops very tired, and their combat effectiveness was greatly affected.

"Order the troops, get some rest. In addition, send a telegram to the 3rd, 4th and 5th Infantry Divisions of the Fuso Army, telling them to arrive by tomorrow afternoon. Major General Shi Enshu ordered.

"Yes, General." The communications officer immediately went to send a telegram.

If the other three infantry divisions of the Fuso Army could arrive, then Major General Shi Enshu would have 110,000 troops in his hands. Eating less than 60,000 US-Australian coalition troops, that's no problem at all.

Daley Waters' US-Australian coalition also knew that the Chinese* army had arrived, and they were like a great enemy. From the major generals to the ordinary soldiers, they were all very nervous. The next battle will be a tragic battle for the US-Australian coalition. If they are unable to withstand the attack of the Chinese* army, then they will end up paying with their own lives.

On December 19, 4637, the Imperial Army officially launched an attack on Daliwaters. Because in this battle, the two sides have invested a total of more than 200,000 troops. This battle is also known as the first battle between the Chinese Empire and the United States and Australia in Australia. After that, the two sides also fought many battles in the vast territory of Australia.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! Soon after dawn, the artillery regiment of the 76th Infantry Division of the Imperial Army, which had rested all night, threw itself into the battle with full spirit. 36 155-mm heavy howitzers, 72 105-mm light howitzers, began to rain shells on the positions of the US-Australian coalition. Seven 22 75-mm field guns from two infantry divisions of the Fuso Army were also joined. Everyone knows that if they can rely on artillery to inflict greater casualties on the US-Australian coalition forces, then they will pay a much smaller price when they launch an offensive in the future.

In the face of heavy artillery fire from the Imperial Army, the US-Australian coalition also returned fire. It's just that most of their artillery was lost on the way to retreat, and there weren't many cannons in their hands at all. In total, there are only 24 155-mm heavy howitzers and 60 105-mm light grenades left, which is just over a field artillery brigade of the US army.

A fierce artillery battle ensued, and the U.S. troops fought to hold Daliwaters. It's just that in the artillery battle, they quickly fell to the upper hand. The artillery of the Imperial Army is not only more numerically than the United States and Australia, but also slightly stronger in performance. In addition, there is a difference in morale between the two sides, which is doomed to the outcome of the artillery battle.

To the surprise of the US-Australian coalition, on December 19, the Imperial Army only carried out artillery bombardment, and did not commit infantry to attack. This made them very strange, and their generals all thought that it was possible that the Chinese* army was planning to wipe them all out with artillery? That's an exaggeration.

However, in the afternoon of that day, three other infantry divisions of the Fuso Army also arrived. This made the US-Australian coalition suddenly realize. The Imperial Army did not attack, but waited for reinforcements to arrive.

On December 20, the Imperial Army's assault on Daley Waters officially began. The 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions of the Fuso Army were responsible for attacking the 12th Infantry Division of the Australian Army to the east. The 3rd and 5th Infantry Divisions of the Fuso Army were responsible for attacking the 13th Infantry Division of the Australian Army to the west. The 5th Infantry Division of the Fuso Army, together with the 76th Infantry Division of the Imperial Army, suppressed the two infantry divisions of the American Army head-on.

After the four infantry divisions of the Fuso Army defeated the two infantry divisions of the Australian Army, they launched a siege on Daley Waters, striving to annihilate these American and Australian forces in one fell swoop.

At 8 a.m., the attack officially began. The artillery of the Fuso Army desperately fired at the positions of the two Australian infantry divisions. Even if the 75-mm field guns were not very powerful, they were enough to deal with those hastily built fortifications. What's more, the fragile human body is no longer able to withstand the shells.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

The sound of the explosion sounded over the positions of the Australian Army, and shrapnel was fired in the explosion, destroying everything around it. The Australian Army's fortifications were blown up in the shelling, and the soldiers who were exposed were also killed. Their artillery suffered heavy losses in yesterday's artillery battle, so much so that the Fuso Army, which had weak artillery, was able to take advantage of the opportunity to bully them.

These two infantry divisions of the Australian Army are both infantry divisions with heavy losses, and the whole division is less than 15,000 people. In the face of the attack of the two infantry divisions of the Fuso Army, they were undoubtedly at an absolute disadvantage in terms of strength. The fortifications on which they relied did not seem to be strong enough to protect them.

Half an hour later, the Fuso army went on the offensive, and in the first wave of the attack, they each threw in tens of thousands of men. Densely packed troops, lined up in several skirmish lines, launched an attack on the positions of the Australian Army. At the time of the infantry attack, the artillery in the rear did not stop shelling, but continued to fire. Although the Fuso Army's infantry and artillery coordination was not as skilled as the Imperial Army, it still formed combat effectiveness. (To be continued.) )