On Niihau Island, there is a garrison of a US military regiment, commanded by Colonel Winston.
The Japanese warships began to bombard Niihau Island. Large-caliber naval guns of more than 200 mm continued to fire shells, making deafening noises. The entire Niihau Island was filled with smoke, and the defenses built in front of the beach were unable to block the Japanese.
Under the attack of warship guns, one after another was destroyed. The American soldiers in the fortifications did not even have time to escape, and most of them were blown into pieces of limbs.
The artillery fire lasted for half an hour, and the entire Niihau Island was filled with smoke.
Most of these American soldiers experienced real war for the first time. Some kept crossing themselves in the shell holes and praying for God's blessing. Others were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they cried non-stop, regretting why they had done so.
Want to join the army.
Half an hour later, the bombardment by the Japanese warships finally stopped. Colonel Winston finally breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that he had finally survived. Although most of the fortifications on the beach were blown up, Niihau Island was surrounded by mines.
, if the Japanese want to seize the beach and land on it, they may have to wait until the mines are cleared.
Thinking of this, Winston was not anxious. In his opinion, since the Japanese could not occupy Niihau Island, there was nothing to fear.
"Colonel, look, what is that?" an American soldier pointed to the top of the mountain not far away and said.
Winston picked up the telescope and looked towards the top of the mountain. He saw the Japanese military flag of the Rising Sun flying high on the top of the mountain. Looking up into the sky, he saw dozens of planes circling in the sky, and white umbrella flowers.
Landed on the island...
"That's...the Japanese military flag and the airborne troops!" Winston suddenly had sweat pouring down his forehead...
At the same time, in MacArthur's office.
"What? The Japanese are attacking Niihau Island?" MacArthur stood up and couldn't believe his ears.
"Yes, General, the Japanese artillery fire is very fierce. Most of the beach fortifications on Niihau Island have been destroyed. The Japanese are clearing the mines on the periphery of Niihau Island and preparing to land on the beach."
"The Japanese are coming so fast. Has General Nimitz's Pacific Fleet been dispatched?" MacArthur asked.
"The Pacific Fleet is being bombed by Japanese aviation. The only light cruiser has been severely damaged by Japanese aircraft and has lost its combat effectiveness."
"General, Nihau Island has been lost!" The door was opened, and an officer rushed in and said in panic.
"What? So fast? Aren't the Japanese clearing mines? How could they occupy Niihau Island?" MacArthur couldn't believe his ears.
"The Japanese carried out an airborne landing on Niihau Island. These Japanese airborne troops occupied the commanding heights of Niihau Island and controlled the entire island from a high position. Colonel Winston had no choice but to surrender."
After hearing this, MacArthur said: "You said the Japanese used airborne troops?"
"Yes, the Japanese airborne troops have obviously been rigorously trained and have made careful plans to directly occupy the commanding heights of the island. Now the entire Nihau Island has fallen, and the Japanese warships are moving towards San Marino Island.
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MacArthur did not dare to dwell on the loss of Niihau anymore. He knew that San Marino was the gateway to Kauai. If San Marino was occupied, not only Kauai, but also Oahu and other islands where Honolulu is located would also fail. The Japanese
The warships can completely march straight in and attack the Big Island of Hawaii.
"Who is guarding San Marino Island?" MacArthur asked.
"The people guarding San Marino Island are the Xu Rui Third Regiment of the Chinese Expeditionary Force," the officer said.
"Xu Rui's troops are very powerful and should be able to defend San Marino Island," MacArthur said.
"But the current situation is that the Japanese Navy has cut off the connection between San Marino Island and other islands, and Xu Rui has lost contact with the other islands. Under such circumstances, Xu Rui may not be able to hold on for long."
MacArthur said: "Although San Marino Island is not big, its strategic position is very important. If San Marino Island is occupied, the entire Hawaiian Island will be opened wide, and Japanese warships can drive straight in. San Marino Island cannot be lost. As for the supplies needed by San Marino Island,
, I will find a way to move over to support Xu Rui's defense."
"In addition, inform Nimitz that the Pacific Fleet will support San Marino Island if possible."
"Yes!" The officer hurried away. Mellea looked at the officer's retreating back, but secretly calculated in his heart that according to the Japanese attack speed, Hawaii Island might not be able to hold on for a month. And President Roosevelt would have to hold on for two months.
In three months, the Atlantic Fleet will arrive for reinforcements, and the newly built domestic warships will also be put into use. The key now is how long San Marino Island can be defended. As long as San Marino Island is defended, the Japanese will not be able to occupy it in a short time.
All of Hawaii…
On San Marino Island, Xu Rui received a call from MacArthur himself. MacArthur said on the phone that Nihau Island had been lost and that Xu Rui must persist on San Marino Island for two months. As for the required supplies, personnel and equipment, MacArthur would find a way to transport them.
island.
After hanging up the phone with MacArthur, Xu Rui snorted coldly. These American soldiers usually walk with their necks raised, but when it comes to fighting, they are really bad. The huge Nihao Island only used less than
It was captured by the Japanese in half a day. Although the Japanese did not follow the routine and used paratroopers to sneak attack Niihau Island, the Americans' powerful anti-aircraft firepower could completely repel these paratroopers.
This can only show that the Americans' fighting will and combat experience are too poor. When a war actually starts, they are in a hurry and become prisoners of the enemy without even understanding what is going on.
"Captain, there are Japanese warships everywhere around San Magano Island, and the cannons of the Japanese warships have been aimed at the island." Digua said.
"Well, tell the brothers to immediately move to the anti-gun fortifications on the island." Xu Rui said.
"But Commander, what will happen if the Japanese land?" Digua asked.
Du Junjie said: "There are mines everywhere outside San Marino Island. Japanese warships will definitely not dare to come directly. If they want to land, they must clear the mines through minesweeping. Therefore, we are safe for the time being."
"But if the Japanese use the same tactics they used to attack Nihau Island, then we may not be able to stop them," Digua said.
Xu Rui said: "Immediately notify the aviation force to seize the air superiority over San Marino Island. Do not allow the Japanese transport planes to carry out air landings. At the same time, all troops will be withdrawn into the anti-gun holes to defend against Japanese artillery fire."
"Yes!" Du Junjie responded.
"Give me all the anti-aircraft machine guns in the regiment to mount to the top of the mountain. If the Japanese Japs forcefully land by air, as long as we hold the commanding heights on the top of the mountain, I will kill as many as the Japs come!"
"yes……"
On the sea outside San Marino Island, dozens of large and small Japanese warships surrounded San Marino Island. Nobutake Kondo, commander of the Second Fleet of the Combined Fleet, slowly put down his telescope, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Yo Xi, if this continues, it won't be long before we can capture San Marino Island."
"Your Excellency, Commander, the airborne force is ready. When will it take action?" an officer asked.
Kondo Nobutake said: "Tell Shin'emon's airborne troops to take action immediately. Within an hour, I want to see the imperial military flag planted on the main peak of San Marino Island!"
"Hai!"
At this time, Kondo Nobutake looked confident. Just yesterday afternoon, his fleet used the same tactics to capture Nihau Island in the westernmost part of the Hawaiian Islands. The price paid was only the death of several airborne troops and more than a dozen people.
It was just an injury. Compared with the victory of annihilating a regiment of American defenders and occupying Niihau Island, it was nothing at all and could almost be ignored.
Facts have proved that this tactic tailor-made for land landing operations is very effective. I believe that it will not be long before San Marino Island will be occupied. Within a month, I will occupy the entire Hawaiian Islands and completely annihilate the US military and military personnel stationed on the island.
The last remnants of the American Pacific Fleet.
Twenty minutes later, a dozen transport planes carrying 500 Japanese airborne troops took off from the deck of Chuichi Nagumo's First Air Fleet heavy aircraft carrier and flew over San Marino Island. At this time, people who came after hearing the news
Dozens of American P-40 fighter planes flew in from a distance, and the escorting forty Japanese Zero fighters immediately pounced on the American fighter planes.
"Ta-ta-ta..."
Over the island of San Marino, the sound of aircraft shooting could be heard endlessly, and there was a fierce exchange of fire between fighter planes from both sides.
Shimo Shengzo is the Japanese ace pilot, and he is an old rival with Xu Rui's Third Regiment. As early as when the Japanese attacked Fengtian, Shimo Shengzo led the Japanese air force to fight against Xu Rui's troops. With his superb skills
With his flying skills, Shima Katsuzo successfully escaped with his life under the anti-aircraft firepower of the Fengtian defenders. Later, Shima Katsuzo was transferred to the Japanese Navy after the Battle of Fengtian and became a pilot of the Japanese Navy Air Force carrier-based aircraft.
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During the Battle of Pearl Harbor and Midway, Shima Katsuzo made great contributions, shooting down dozens of U.S. military fighter planes, and became one of the most outstanding ace pilots in Japan.
At this time, Shinzo Shima had been promoted to a major in the aircraft carrier aircraft formation. When he saw American fighter jets flying in, Shinzo Shima immediately led dozens of Zero fighter jets to fight.
I saw the Zero fighter climbing rapidly and seizing the commanding heights in the air. Although the American P-40 continued to climb, it was still inferior to the Zero fighter in terms of performance. The Zero fighter occupied the commanding heights in the air without much effort.
From a commanding height, he launched an attack on the US military fighter planes.
"Ta-ta-ta..."
Shima Katsuzo piloted a Zero fighter and began to dive downwards. The aircraft's machine gun bullets accurately broke the wings of a P-40 fighter. As thick smoke rose, the P-40 rolled and fell into the sea.
