Chapter five hundred and eighty fifth raging sun flag
At three o'clock in the afternoon on June 7, 1942, Hawaii time, and 7 o'clock in Beijing time on June 8, 1942, the Japanese Army's Southern Army, which gathered six armies, began to divide into five groups and begin a general offensive across Southeast Asia. 23us.
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Saigon
Saigon was the headquarters of the Japanese Southern Army at this time, and Commander-in-Chief Juichi Terauchi was listening to reports from all parties.
It was reported that at 1:57 a.m. Tokyo time, the landing in Kota Bharu was successful.
Report: Our army successfully carried out an air attack on the airport in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula, and our army only lost four fighter jets.
Malaysia
Near Kota Bharu on the northeast coast of the Malay Peninsula, three large Japanese transport ships were anchored under the moonlight. The 18th Army Division led by Major General Tomei had already washed up on the beach. Countless yellow figures were waving rifles in the moonlight.
and flags, and swept towards the Malay Peninsula. In front of them, there was not even a trace of a British soldier. There were only a few fishing boats in the distance watching all this in stunned silence. They waited until thousands of people rushed to the beach, and the British
Only then did the sound of gunfire rang out from the army's defensive position.
Ordering the troops to attack in a roundabout way, the task force passed through the dense forest, found their airport, and ordered the naval gun cover. The second team was preparing to attack. Major General Tome glanced contemptuously at the British position opposite. He could hear it from the sound of gunfire.
There are actually not many people on the opposite side. These white people have been comfortable in Asia for too long. Even though the homeland is being bombed by the Germans, there is still a scene of horses roaming the southern mountains.
Lieutenant General Percival, the commander of the British forces in Malaysia, and Air Force General Popham, the commander-in-chief of the British forces in the Far East, have always paid no attention to the possibility of a Japanese attack. They believe that Japan can only attack a country without industrial strength like China.
I dare not offend the real European powers. What's more, Malaysia has nearly 90,000 troops guarding it. Of course, due to the war in Europe, the training and equipment of the troops here are not as good as those on the European battlefield, but in their case
Thinking about it, this is definitely not an object that the Japanese army can challenge. When they got the news that only 10 of their 158 aircraft in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula were left, and it seemed that the Japanese army had begun to land in Malaysia, they were left dumbfounded and could not think of anything.
Corresponding method.
Saigon
Reported that the Songkhla landing was successful and encountered no resistance from the British army.
Reporting a call from the Fifteenth Army that our advance troops have entered Thailand. There is no resistance from the Thai government and they are expected to arrive in Bangkok tomorrow.
Thailand
On the roads of Thailand, Japanese troops were marching like armed parades. When the Thai government learned that the Japanese troops had entered Thailand, there was an internal dispute, but in the end they decided to use a compromise method, that is, they agreed to the Japanese army's request to use the road.
, at the same time, it does not declare war with Britain and the United States, and does not sign any military alliance treaty with Japan, but can a piece of paper really restrict the actions of the Japanese army? Is the Japanese army really just using the road? The Thai government will naturally feel that their friends will
How much emphasis is placed on honesty.
In Songkhla, the Thai territory close to the Kra Isthmus, the rising sun flag has been raised. The northern part of the British army that was originally intended to be a barrier has now become a bridgehead for the Japanese attack. Yamashita Fengwen can already bring his tiger and wolf power
We rushed directly from here to Singapore.
Saigon
Reporting a call from Taiwan, our army has carried out a large-scale bombing of Hong Kong, and the airspace above Hong Kong has been controlled by our army.
A call came from the 38th Division reporting that our army has launched a land attack on Hong Kong. The British garrison in Hong Kong is resisting and the battle is expected to end within three days.
Hongkong
Hong Kong, a place regarded by countless people as a place to escape the war, finally ushered in the iron heel of the Japanese army. Huang Huangrong in Hong Kong looked at all this, shook his head and said to the people next to him, if the British were driven away this time
, they will never want to come back again... Let's prepare to leave here, Hong Kong is over.
Saigon
Reporting a call from General Takahashi Imo that our army has launched an air raid on the Philippines, and the US military's airports and naval bases have been severely damaged by our army.
Reporting a call from General Honma that our army has captured the Batane Islands north of Luzon Island. The landing attack on the Philippines will begin within two days.
the Philippines
General MacArthur of the Philippines received the news that the Japanese army would attack the US military before the Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor. This improved the Philippines' defense level, but such preparations were so powerless in the face of the unprecedented Japanese attack. MacArthur
Looking at the battle reports from various places, I just feel as if I am standing on the edge of a cliff.
MacArthur calmed down and said that the Japanese troops have not yet landed in the Philippines. We still have a chance. What we have to do now is to prepare for a decisive battle on the beach. Has there been no call back from China?
Washington was already in chaos at this time. The news of Pearl Harbor had not yet been digested by Washington. After Roosevelt, Marshall and others received the news that the Philippines was attacked, they just sent a telegram to stand by and wait for help, saying that they were organizing
Reinforcements, of course, if MacArthur knew the tragedy of Pearl Harbor at this time, he would not believe that there would be any reinforcements. Even if there were reinforcements, you would have to be lucky.
MacArthur bit his pipe and kept cheering himself up. He suddenly thought that people had been leaving the Philippines recently. He immediately shouted: Damn those Chinese people must know that there is going to be a war. Those guys didn't notify us.
Saigon
Reporting a call from the 25th Army, our army successfully launched a bombing of Singapore. During the bombing, our army discovered traces of British battleships.
Singapore
Singapore, known as the Lion City, was full of cries at this time, and the sky was full of Japanese aircraft. The Japanese aircraft dropped bombs and fired at low altitude from time to time. The British troops guarding Singapore looked at this doomsday-like scene, and their morale was almost at a loss.
It was extremely low, and the accuracy of anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns was even worse. Singapore became a hell on earth.
Yu Qiaqing, who was watching this scene from the window, sighed and said to Tan Kah Kee next to him. Fortunately, we prepared early and most of the children have been moved away. Otherwise, after this catastrophe, the property of our overseas Chinese in Nanyang will also be lost.
, the loss to this man would be too great.
Tan Kah Kee nodded and said that once the British fall, I think they will never come back here...Singapore, no matter what the final outcome is, it can no longer be a white man's world.
The successive victories of the Five-Road Army made Hirohito and others in Tokyo breathe a sigh of relief. Hirohito smiled and looked at the cabinet members who had been sitting in silence for a day.
Your Majesty, this is a great victory for the Imperial Kingdom, and our army has been able to achieve victory after victory. If this continues, within three months, the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere will be completed. Hideki Tojo was so excited that he almost burst into tears. God knows how stressed he is.
How Da Da, this adventure was almost driven by him. If it failed, he might not end well.
Hirohito nodded and said, then prepare to announce it to the people, and be prepared to declare war on all countries. Asia belongs to the yellow race, and Asia belongs to me.
A call from Shanghai reported that our army has entered the concession. The Chinese, British and American troops in the concession are resisting, and the fighting will definitely end within two days.
Another good news came. Tojo Hideki and others nodded with a smile. Behind them, a guard slowly lifted up the British and American flags on the Shanghai Concession on the huge sand table. There was no suspense in the battle.
At 12 noon Tokyo time, Japan issued a declaration of war to the world against Britain, the United States and other countries:
I hereby declare war on the United States and Britain. The land and sea generals are engaged in the war with all their strength. All officials have their own affairs and are dedicated to their duties. All the people in the country must perform their duties. They must be united and unite to fully utilize the total strength of the country to achieve the purpose of the war.
Ensuring the stability of East Asia in order to benefit world peace is actually a great mission of our ancestors, and I will never forget it. Maintaining harmonious diplomatic relations with other countries and sharing the joy of common prosperity among all nations is also the consistent diplomatic policy of the empire.
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The declaration of war was announced in Hirohito's tone. The Emperor of Japan was not aware of his responsibility for the war.
washington
This day and night was something Roosevelt would never forget. News from various places continued to indicate that Japan had launched a general offensive across the entire Pacific region. Whether it was the Philippines or Singapore, Hong Kong or Malaysia, there were traces of Japanese military aircraft in the skies everywhere.
The people of the United States are filled with a feeling of sadness and indignation at this time. This has never happened before in the entire history of the United States. From the east coast to the west coast, from the south to the north, Americans are using all the methods they can think of to express their feelings.
With this news, the specific losses of Pearl Harbor have not yet been clearly counted, but the anger of the Americans has reached its highest level. The incomparable humiliation and anger continue to hit their heads, making them think of all the ways they can think of.
To vent it out.
He Ankang and others immediately took action. All the newspapers and magazines in the hands of the Sage Association frantically exaggerated the public opinion of revenge. Even the stockings, medicines and other products sold in the store had a notice saying that for every dollar sold, there would be five
Cents became a slogan for bombs to fall on the heads of the Japanese. As for how it became... He Ankang said he was ready to open a military factory.
Another day came, and Roosevelt and others came to Congress. This was the first time Congress had been convened in such an emergency. Many members came by plane last night, and the United States entered a state of emergency.
Roosevelt, wearing a dark blue navy cape, stood on the podium and began the most unforgettable speech in his life.
He looked at the silent crowd and said that yesterday, June 7, 1942, was a day of shame that would forever be remembered by the United States. On this day, the United States of America was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy and Air Force. Pearl Harbor, the home port of our Pacific Fleet,
The losses were heavy. On the same day, the Japanese government sent troops to Malaysia, Hong Kong sent troops to Thailand, and Singapore sent troops to the Philippines. Today, the Japanese army is attacking our Wake Island and Midway Islands. We will always remember what this attack represents. We, a wholehearted yearning
Countries and nations that peacefully avoided war were dragged into war by an evil and despicable country. Then, let us tell them that no matter how long it takes or how long it costs, we must rely on the power of justice.
, reliable allies, completely defeat these enemies, completely eliminate them from body and soul. I ask Congress to declare: From the moment the Japanese Empire launched this war for no reason on Sunday, June 7, the United States and Japan were officially in a state of war. At the same time,
Deprive Japan of all its assets in the United States, and form an alliance with Britain and other countries that were also attacked to jointly destroy Japan, this evil country. May God bless the United States.
The members of Congress were caught up in the discussion. At this time, Roosevelt narrowed his eyes slightly. Yes, he was cheating. At this time, Germany had not declared war with the United States. He just wanted to force those who were unwilling to go to war with Germany to vote.
, this time, if anyone votes against it, as long as the publicity spreads, all Americans will tear him apart. Roosevelt understands the power of the people very well. He understands it better than anyone in the United States.
The result of the vote was one abstention, and all others were in favor. American isolationism seemed to have died out overnight, and the roar of joining the war resounded throughout the North American continent.
On June 8, 1942, the United States and Japan declared war
On June 8, 1942, Germany and the United States declared war
On June 8, 1942, Italy and the United States declared war
On June 8, 1942, the United States and Germany declared war
On June 8, 1942, the United States and Italy declared war
On June 8, 1942, Britain and Japan declared war
On June 8, 1942, Canada and Japan declared war.
On June 8, 1942, Australia and Japan declared war
On June 8, 1942, the Netherlands and Japan declared war
On June 8, 1942, New Zealand and Japan declared war.
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Chongqing
Jiang intermediary looked at the power lines sent by various countries, smiled and said to Chen Brai that it was time to declare war.
When newspapers and radio stations in Chongqing told everyone about the war between the United States and Japan, the whole of Chongqing fell into jubilation. Many people even took out firecrackers and set them off. Eisenhower in Chongqing couldn't help but look at such a scene.
With a wry smile, he said to the person next to him that I simply don’t know how to evaluate this matter. The people here seemed to be on the side of Japan. The last time I saw such a scene seemed to be the armistice day of the last war.
On the same day, Chiang's agent received a telegram from Churchill. Your Excellency, both the British Empire and the United States have been attacked by Japan. We have always been friends, but now, we have a common enemy.
On June 9, 1942, the Republic of China and Japan declared war.
On June 9, 1942, Japan and the Republic of China declared war.
On June 9, 1942, the Republic of China declared war on Germany
On June 9, 1942, the Republic of China declared war on Italy
On June 9, 1942, Germany declared war on the Republic of China.
On June 9, 1942, Italy declared war on the Republic of China.
Bangkok
Looking at the gloomy smile of the Japanese military officer, Thai Prime Minister Luang Phibun Songkhram smiled bitterly and nodded helplessly.
After the Japanese troops left, only Luang Phi Boon Sum Kham's trusted officials were left in the office. Someone immediately whispered to the Prime Minister, although Japan is very strong, the strength of Britain and the United States is not weak. If we are involved,
In such a war, victory is okay, but once defeated, our country's century-old independent power will be destroyed.
Luang Phibun Sumkhram glared at him and said, don’t I know... Is Prince Subhaswadswadiwad still in the UK?
One person nodded and said yes. Due to the outbreak of the Anglo-German war, he never returned to China.
Luang Phibun Sumkhram whispered and immediately informed the ambassador in the United States and the British Prince through reliable means. Let them disassociate themselves from us. France has a free France, so why can’t we in Thailand have a free Thailand?
Everyone nodded in surprise, indicating that they understood the meaning.
On June 10, 1942, Thailand declared war on China, the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries
On June 10, 1942, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States declared war on Thailand.
On the same day, Thailand's ambassador to the United States, Sunipamot, objected to the Thai government's declaration of war and refused to submit a declaration of war. Prince Subaswadswadiwad announced the establishment of Free Thailand in the United Kingdom, and Thais in the United Kingdom and the United States joined one after another.
Declaration of war Declaration of war Declaration of war All over the world, diplomats from all over the world are constantly rushing around. The changes in diplomatic relations around the world in the past few days can make anyone feel dizzy.
The World War has officially broken out. At this moment, more than three-quarters of the world's population is involved in this unprecedented massacre. More than 30 million troops are fighting around the world, and this number is still increasing rapidly.
It is rising. Countless young men and women have begun to enlist in the army for training. No one knows what the outcome of this war will be. The only thing that is known is that this is the largest war in human history.