Victory is always pleasant. Of course, the independent division is not completely without losses, but the losses are not big.
About ten days later, a telegram arrived in front of Zhou Weiguo, "The Japanese actually concealed the news of the failure of the Battle of Midway from their people? Moreover, under such circumstances, the people also held a lantern parade!"
"It's unbelievable, or is it stupidity? Or do you insist on going your own way?" Liu Yuan shook his head and said helplessly, "Japanese, this is trying to find a way to the end! The Japs at Midway lost so many aircraft carriers, and they actually concealed this,
I really don’t know what the Japanese think."
"Tokyo has just been sneak attacked by us. Counting the one from the United States, Tokyo has been sneak attacked four times. If the Japanese people know at this time that they failed in the Battle of Midway and also lost so many main aircraft carriers and pilots,
Do you think they will let the Japanese high-level officials and the military continue to fight like this?" Zhou Weiguo shook his head, "However, this move is indeed smart! We had a sneak attack on Tokyo, and then encountered their 'big victory' at Midway.
At this moment, I am afraid that the momentum in Japan is so strong that they are shouting that they are going to punish us, and they don’t even need other comforts."
"Eh." Liu Yuan sighed, "It's really complicated."
"Desire is the desire to achieve a certain goal arising from human nature. Desire is not good or evil. The key lies in how to control it. It is the most primitive and basic instinct of all animals in the world. To put it simply, desire is the most primitive and basic instinct of all animals in the world.
, is love and dissatisfaction. The Japanese have not been satisfied with their current situation since they launched the war. They want a large landmass, a large amount of resources, and massive wealth. After the July 7th Incident, the Japanese came from China
, plundered countless gold, silver, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, too many to count. Then, they suffered in our hands, and Britain suffered in the hands of Germany, and he finally started thinking about Southeast Asia again. In the final analysis, he was just not satisfied." Zhou Weiguo shook his head,
"At this point, they have spent almost everything they have on this war. If they give up now, they will really have nothing."
"But if they don't give up, they will have nothing in the end!"
"So, brother, you must have never been on the gambling table!" Zhou Weiguo smiled, "The Japanese today are like gamblers who want to take a gamble at the last moment. If they give up now, their previous efforts will be wasted! But continue to gamble.
If they continue, they still have hope! So, of course they will not give up! They will even get worse!"
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Even after more than ten days after Tokyo was attacked, Tokyo is still in ruins, but its popularity has recovered slightly.
naval command
"Today, the United States and Australia are united, which puts a lot of pressure on the empire. If the empire wants to counterattack, it must occupy the southwest Pacific islands and cut off the strategic connection between Australia and the United States." Yamamoto Isoroku said, although midway,
The island failed. Although he said that he was responsible, facing the current situation, Emperor Showa could not really punish Yamamoto Isoroku. What's more, in his opinion, Yamamoto Isoroku's plan
Their strategic vision was very correct and outstanding. What's more, they were 'victory' in the Battle of Midway. Under such circumstances, it was even more impossible for Yamamoto Isoroku to be punished.
"Yes. Mr. Yamamoto is right." The other naval admirals also nodded. Now, Midway was defeated. Although it was declared a victory to the outside world, they knew that they failed. Fortunately, their navy
There is still some strength.
"Therefore, we should occupy the important islands in eastern New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, consolidate the Japanese control position in the southwest Pacific, cut off the communication lines between the United States and Australia, and protect the important Japanese military bases in Rabaul and Truk so that Australia can
In the future, it will be impossible to rely on the assistance of the United States to enhance its anti-war capabilities. At the same time, the United States will lose its counterattack stronghold against Japan in the South Pacific, and the connection between the United States and Australia through the Pacific will be paralyzed." Isoroku Yamamoto concluded.
"Yoshi, just adjust it like this." As the Minister of the Navy, Shimada Shitaro nodded, "Yamamoto-kun, please make a plan and policy, and I will report it to the Prime Minister and His Majesty."
"Hi!"
As a result, the Japanese base camp adjusted its policy on the Pacific battlefield in the summer of 1942. This heralded that the southwest Pacific islands would accept the severe test of the war, and its importance became highlighted with the head-on confrontation between the Allied forces and the Japanese army.
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In June 1942, the Chinese and American governments signed the Sino-US Lend-Lease Act. The United States provided the Nationalist Government with a total of US$840 million in lease materials. In addition, the US also provided a total of US$747 million in government loans to the Nationalist Government. Through these
With the loan, the United States imported a large amount of military supplies into China, and a large amount of China's strategic minerals and agricultural products were exported to the United States through barter debt repayment trade. The main export commodities in the Kuomintang-controlled areas were designated for barter debt repayment.
For a time, the national army was considered strong.
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Kwantung Army Headquarters
"So, I believe that now, in order to win the war, one must end the war on one side first." Yoshimoto Teiichi looked at Umezu Yoshijiro and started to analyze.
Umezu Yoshijiro frowned, then nodded, "Indeed, the incident in China has held back too many of the empire's troops."
"However, the empire will not give up the land gained from the incident in China, so it can only continue to attack and end the incident as soon as possible." Yoshimoto Sadai pointed at the map, "For example, Wuhan, Changsha, and the western part of China."
"But, Yoshimoto-kun, have you ever thought about it? What about the independent division?" Umezu Yoshijiro said, the independent division is a hurdle they cannot get around.
"Today, the friction between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China has become more and more serious." Yoshimoto Sadao smiled, "In addition, with the defeat of the Imperial Navy, our enemies do not believe that the Empire will win the final victory."
"really."
"Under such circumstances, I believe that the troops on the battlefield in China will remain stationary for the time being and use various spies to continue to provoke the struggle between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party! It is best for the Kuomintang to encircle and suppress the Eighth Route Army! In this way, no matter who wins or loses,
, all they consume is the strength of their Chinese people.”
"Keep talking."
"Hey! It is well known that the independent division is not in harmony with the national army. If the Kuomintang and the Communist Party go to war, then who will he help? No matter which side he helps, it does not matter to the empire. Of course, it is best to help
The Eighth Route Army attacks the National Army. After all, for now, the National Army is still the main enemy of the empire."
"If civil strife really breaks out in China, then it shouldn't be that hard for the empire to take over China!"
"Yoshimoto-kun, what you think is too naive." Umezu Yoshijiro shook his head, "It is right to provoke a dispute between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, but it is impossible for both sides to fight at all costs, unless the Imperial Warriors
