In early January of the 31st year of the Republic of China (1942), the rescue operation began to enter the final preparation stage.
In order to ensure the success of the rescue operation, the U.S. government urgently allocated 70 transport aircraft to the Asian battlefield and more than 30 transport aircraft to the British Army in India and the National Government Concession. In this way, together with the Brereton Tenth Air Force
There were originally more than 80 transport aircraft, and the number of transport aircraft gathered in Yangon, Myanmar, has reached more than 200!
More than 200 transport aircraft can already drop two regiments of nearly 6,000 troops at once!
In addition, the first batch of troops to be airborne in Manila has also been determined. In addition to the special operations brigade of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, there is also a hard-core battalion of a certain airborne division of the U.S. Army. The more than 900 people in the first team will be major generals from the special operations brigade directly under the Chinese Expeditionary Force.
Brigadier Liu Tiezhu is under unified command. Their mission is to seize the airport and hold on until reinforcements arrive!
On January 10, everything was ready, but the Allies had yet to implement the rescue plan.
The reason is very simple, because the conditions for carrying out rescue operations are not yet mature, and any rescue operation is unrealistic until the obstacle of the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet is mobilized! Currently, the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet is patrolling in the waters of Southeast Asia.
Implementing a rescue operation at this time is simply suicide!
Coincidentally, while the Allied forces were busy preparing to rescue MacArthur and more than 20,000 American officers and soldiers trapped in the Bataan Peninsula, the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet was also preparing a large-scale offensive operation. The Commander of the Combined Fleet, Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku, decided to
Midway Island lured and annihilated the main force of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet to completely seize dominance in the Pacific!
Since the Battle of Shanhu Sea, the situation faced by the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet has become increasingly severe!
After the Pearl Harbor incident, the entire Pacific Fleet of the U.S. Navy was destroyed, and only Japanese warships were left cruising in the entire Pacific. However, in less than half a year, when the Battle of Shanhu Sea broke out, the U.S. Navy not only rebuilt the Pacific Fleet
, and the fleet size is even larger than before!
As time goes by, the size of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet will only become larger and larger, and the disadvantages of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet will only become more and more obvious. As the commander of the Combined Fleet, Yamamoto Isoroku knows better than anyone else that the Japanese Navy will definitely
We can't wait any longer. If we wait any longer, we will just sit back and wait for death!
After careful consideration, Yamamoto Isoroku chose Midway Island as the battlefield for the decisive battle!
Midway Island is 2,800 nautical miles away from Yokohama, Japan, and San Francisco, the United States, and 1,100 nautical miles away from Pearl Harbor. Seizing Midway Island is equivalent to knocking on the door of Hawaii. Once Hawaii is successfully occupied, the entire west coast of the United States will be under the Japanese Navy's control.
Under attack from the combined fleet!
Yamamoto Isoroku's strategic vision is still very unique.
There are many tactical masters among the Japanese generals, but not many have strategic vision. In terms of the army, Okamura Neiji can be regarded as a master of strategy. In terms of the navy, the only one is Isoroku Yamamoto!
If the Japanese naval combined fleet could win the Battle of Midway and then seize Hawaii, the impact on the entire World War II would be catastrophic.
Because after the fall of Hawaii, the entire west coast of the United States will be completely exposed to the threat of the Japanese navy. In order to ensure the security of the homeland, the U.S. government must put a large number of troops and war resources on the west coast. In this way, Nazi Germany will have no
A suspenseful final victory in the European and African battlefields.
Therefore, the Battle of Midway was of great significance to the entire World War II!
In order to ensure victory, Yamamoto Isoroku mobilized almost all the forces that could be mobilized, and the only nine aircraft carriers were dispatched. Two days after the Allied Forces' "Save Veteran MacArthur" plan was ready, they cruised in the waters of Southeast Asia.
The main force of the Japanese naval combined fleet began to turn around and head north.
At this point, the conditions for the rescue operation are finally fully mature!
Yangon, station near airport.
A few Chinese soldiers were chatting and relaxing on the playground, when a loud whistle suddenly sounded not far away.
When the Chinese soldiers looked back, they saw that Avril, wearing white tight jeans and a white short-sleeved shirt, had hurriedly walked out of the camp. Behind her was a British young man, who was also carrying a camera for filming on his shoulders.
With a tripod and a wide-angle lens, it is obvious that this British young man is a photographer.
"Hi, beauty, this way." Several Chinese soldiers waved.
Avril waved to the Chinese soldiers, and as expected she turned around and walked over. The American soldiers around her suddenly let out bursts of lamentation, but they had no guts to step forward and "take love away with a knife."
Ten days ago, when the two groups of soldiers were put into the same "cage", the American soldiers, who were proud of their tall stature, often made trouble for the Chinese soldiers. However, whether it was a group fight or a one-on-one fight, the American soldiers never won.
, faced with bloody lessons, the American soldiers finally understood that the group of Chinese soldiers in front of them was by no means easy to mess with.
Soon, several Chinese soldiers posed for the camera. Ma Fugui even deliberately bulged his two eye-catching pectoralis major muscles for the camera, and then said in broken English: "Hi, from the United Kingdom or the United States?
Beauties, my name is Ma Fugui, I’m Chinese, I’d like to treat you to a drink if I get the chance, whiskey with ice, okay?”
Avril smiled slightly, brushed her hair that was messed up by the wind, and stood in front of the camera.
"Friends in the audience, good morning. My name is Avril. I'm glad to meet you all again."
"This is already the tenth day since we entered this completely closed military camp! For ten days, no one is allowed to go out without permission. We have completely lost contact with the outside world. As the only war reporters allowed to accompany the army,
, I was fortunate enough to use a lens and tape to record the experiences of these days one by one and share them with everyone.”
"As you have just seen, this is a special and mysterious force. They come from China, an ancient and mysterious country. You may feel unfamiliar with this force, but if you talk about their commander
Officer, I believe everyone will be familiar with it, yes, he is the famous General Yue Weihan."
"Everyone, please pray for me. Five minutes ago, I have received the news in advance that the Allied Forces Command will order us to set off soon. I will participate in this rescue operation throughout the entire process. Yes, this is an arduous and great mission.
As part of the rescue operation, we will go to Luzon Island and do our best to save veteran MacArthur and all the American soldiers he led!"
As soon as Avril finished speaking, a rapid whistle sounded on the playground of the station. The Chinese soldiers and the American soldiers who were chatting and spanking just now jumped up one by one as if they had been stung by wasps.
They rushed into the nearby barracks as if they were there, and within two minutes, they rushed out one by one, fully armed.
Avril immediately asked the photographer to stop shooting, and the two of them checked their preparations one last time.
Until now, Avril is extremely excited to be able to fully participate in this rescue operation. Yes, every cell in her body is pulsing enthusiastically for this. Ten days ago, when Yue Weihan nodded to her,
She was even willing to offer her body to Yue Weihan. Yes, at that time, as long as Yue Weihan gave the slightest hint, she would definitely throw herself into his arms.
Of course, the reason why Avril was able to participate in this operation was not because of her beauty, nor because she seduced Yue Weihan. This was entirely a political necessity, because if the rescue operation could succeed, and the entire rescue process would be filmed
The propaganda film will be released to the world, which will definitely boost the morale of the Allied camp.
It was out of such considerations that Yue Weihan agreed to Avril's application.
After another half minute, the sealed door of the military camp finally opened. However, this door was not the main door when they entered the military camp, but the side door on the left leading to the airport apron. Looking forward through the open side door, 30
The remaining DC-3 transport planes have been quietly parked on the tarmac of Yangon Airport.
MacArthur was looking at the map intently. Even though the Bataan Peninsula was a dead end, and even though the U.S.-Philippine coalition had been surrounded by two Japanese armies, this guy would never give up until the last moment came. MacArthur
He is such a person with a wolf-like character!
After decades of military service, MacArthur lost many battles, but won more.
Others often fail to recover after a defeat, but MacArthur's defeat will only make him more cunning and make his command more impeccable. Historically, MacArthur once caused great harm to New China, with more than 200,000 volunteers
Officers and soldiers died at the hands of this man, and his hands were stained with the blood of his countrymen.
However, in this world, MacArthur will probably never have such an opportunity again.
Because this little butterfly Yue Weihan has completely changed history, the entire World War II has become completely different.
"Sir!" Amidst the rapid footsteps, Major General Wainwright, commander of the 1st Army of the US-Philippine Allied Forces, strode into the headquarters and breathlessly reported to MacArthur, "US aircraft, we have discovered a large group of US aircraft!"
"What did you say? U.S. military planes?" MacArthur suddenly felt excited when he heard this, "Our planes?"
Just now, MacArthur also heard the roar of huge aircraft engines in the sky. He thought it was the Japanese bombers coming to bomb again. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be the Allies. The question is where did these Allied planes come from?
?The nearest allied airports are 2,500 kilometers away. Is it the carrier-based aircraft group of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet?
"Yes, sir!" Major General Wainwright nodded, "Our aircraft include at least 20 DC-3 transport aircraft and at least 20 P-40 escort fighter jets! However, the temporary runway we repaired can only withstand the takeoff of small aircraft.
It cannot withstand the landing of transport planes or even fighter jets, and it seems that they are going to Manila."
"Going to Manila?" MacArthur frowned, "What's going on?"
The Allies were very good at keeping secrets, and until now, MacArthur didn't know any news.
Even the Chinese special operations troops and the American airborne troops who participated in this operation did not know what kind of mission they were about to perform. Except for the top American officials and major generals such as Yue Weihan and Stilwell, only Cao Xinglong and a few other senior allied generals were involved.
Yue Weihan's confidant and Avril, a war reporter, knew the truth.
Before MacArthur finished speaking, his confidential secretary had already walked in quickly. He first handed the folder in his hand to MacArthur, and then reported excitedly: "Sir, this is an urgent message just sent from the Allied Southeast Asia Theater Command.
They are conducting a rescue operation for you, General, and all trapped American officers and soldiers!"
"Rescue!?" MacArthur said solemnly, "Rescue us!?"
"God!" Wainwright said in disbelief, "This is so crazy!"
MacArthur hurriedly read the telegram and immediately understood the entire Allied rescue plan. He immediately turned back to Wainwright and said: "Wainwright, I order you to return to the headquarters immediately and command the 1st Army to immediately launch a counterattack against the Japanese army. I will let the 2nd Army
The Japanese army must cooperate with your actions. We must hold back the Japanese army as much as possible and must not allow them to easily return to support Manila!"
"Yes, sir!" Wainwright saluted MacArthur and left immediately.
Manila, Japanese Army Headquarters.
At this time, the famous "Malay Tiger" Yamashita Fengwen was in charge of Luzon.
At the beginning of the formation of the Southern Army, Yamashita Tobumi was appointed by Juichi Terauchi as the commander of the 25th Army. The 25th Army has jurisdiction over the 5th, 18th and Guards Divisions, with a total strength of more than 100,000. Its combat mission is within four months.
Open up the Malay Peninsula and break through the new slope known as the "unbreakable fortress".
As a result, Yamashita Fengfumi drove 700 kilometers to capture Singapore in just one and a half months!
After Singapore was captured, due to the intense war in Myanmar, the 25th Army was immediately disbanded. The 18th Division and the Guards Division were transferred to the Myanmar battlefield. The 5th Division was also transferred back to the Chinese battlefield. Yamashita Toubumi was transferred to Juichi Terauchi.
He went to Luzon and served as the commander of the Luzon Army, responsible for encircling and suppressing the US-Philippine coalition forces on the Bataan Peninsula.
However, MacArthur was not easy to deal with, so the attack on the Bataan Peninsula did not go smoothly.
Yamashita Hobumi immediately suggested to Juichi Terauchi that the forceful attack be changed to a long-term siege. When the U.S.-Philippine coalition forces ran out of ammunition and food, they could subdue the enemy without a fight. Terauchi Juichi finally agreed to Yamashita Touichi's request and urged the Navy's combined fleet to launch a conquest in Nanyang.
The team helped attack the sea near the Bataan Peninsula to cut off the supply lines of the U.S.-Philippine coalition forces.
At this point, the Japanese invasion of the Bataan Peninsula had lasted four months.
Yamashita Fongfumi estimated that the food and ammunition that the US-Philippine coalition forces had first transferred to the Bataan Peninsula should be running out. In at most half a month, the US-Philippine coalition forces will be in a desperate situation of running out of ammunition and food. According to American values, once
If the troops run out of ammunition and food, they will definitely choose to surrender instead of resisting to the end like the Chinese!
At this time, Yamashita Fengfumi never imagined that a group of Allied airborne troops were roaring towards Manila. In fifteen minutes at most, they would land at Manila Airport!