The Japanese launched a massive night attack on the beaches of Bougainville Island. However, they suffered a disastrous failure. Although the Chinese defenders rushed to fight and paid a heavy price, they finally reversed the unfavorable situation and in one fell swoop
Defeated the attacking Japanese and won the beachhead battle.
After this battle, the Japanese no longer dared to attack the beachhead. While retreating to the fortifications on dangerous terrain, the Allied forces' beachhead continued to expand, and then they launched an attack on the Japanese's position.
However, the Japanese were unable to attack, but they still had the ability to be cowardly. They built a large number of fortifications in dangerous areas, all of which were reinforced concrete structures. They usually stayed in the fortifications. The New First Army and the New Sixth Army several times
The attacks were all in vain.
Later, the 1st U.S. Marine Division became unconvinced and said that you Chinese are not good enough, and it is up to us Americans, so they also launched an offensive against the Japanese. As a result, the 1st U.S. Marine Division lost even more miserably, with five people dead.
, six hundred people. It was only at this time that the Yankees were convinced by the Chinese. Although the New First Army and the Seventy-Fourth Army did not capture the position, they did not die so many people. You can also see from here
It turns out that the overall quality of Chinese soldiers is still higher than that of American soldiers.
The Americans once again launched indiscriminate bombings on Bougainville Island. However, the American artillery shells and bombs were still unable to destroy the Japanese underground fortifications on the island. After several battles, the Americans were also a little discouraged. Could it be that they were
Is there really nothing we can do about the Bougainville Islands?
MacArthur decided to replace the generals. In view of the poor performance of the First Marine Division, MacArthur replaced it and sent an Army Infantry Division to take over the operation. However, in the face of the Japanese fortifications, the new US Army Division
It was still a disastrous defeat. At this point, MacArthur also gave up the idea of attacking by force and adopted a long-term siege strategy. Even MacArthur did not expect that Bougainville Island would be so difficult to attack.
In the blink of an eye, several months passed, and the U.S.-China Allied Forces still made no progress on Bougainville Island. MacArthur arrived at the beachhead on Bougainville Island. Then, he sent Army Division Commanders Major General Duke, Liao Yaoxiang, and Wang Yaowu to
He called over to prepare for a meeting. It was only then that MacArthur discovered that Xu Rui had not arrived.
"Where's Xu Rui?" MacArthur asked.
"General, Xu Rui, a small colonel, is not qualified to participate in such a high-level meeting." An officer said.
"Confused! Find Xu Rui immediately!" MacArthur said unhappily.
The officer had no choice but to go to Xu Rui, and MacArthur said: "We will wait here for Xu Rui. I believe he will definitely surprise us."
Ten minutes later, Xu Rui arrived at the tent on the beach. Then, MacArthur said: "Everyone, judging from the current situation, we have made no progress for several months. Do you have any methods that can enable our army to quickly capture Bugan?"
Where’s Vail Island?”
No one said anything. It was obvious that everyone was at the end of their rope and had used all the methods they could. There was no solution at all.
MacArthur looked at Xu Rui and said, "Colonel Xu Rui, can you tell me your point of view?"
Xu Rui thought for a while and said, "Let's all retreat."
"retreat?"
Everyone was shocked and couldn't believe their ears. Although Bougainville Island could not be captured for a while, it would not be possible to retreat.
"Can you give me an explanation?" MacArthur asked.
Xu Rui said: "General, everyone, have you heard of the story of the Trojan Horse in ancient Greek legend?"
"Of course I have heard that the Greek coalition forces besieged the city of Troy for more than ten years but still could not conquer it. Therefore, the coalition forces retreated on their own initiative, leaving behind a wooden horse. However, there were dozens of Greek warriors in the wooden horse. They escaped from the horse at night.
It came out of the belly and opened the gate of Troy, and the Greeks captured Troy." Major General Duke said.
Xu Rui said: "I have made it very clear."
"What did you say?" Duke frowned. The next moment, everyone's eyes lit up. MacArthur nodded repeatedly and said: "In this case, then retreat, but which army can do this?"
Where’s the Trojan horse that sneaked into the enemy’s ranks?”
Xu Rui said: "Let us three regiments come. I think we can design a plan. At least, we can eat half of the main force of the Japanese."
"Colonel Xu Rui, if you have any ideas, please put them forward." MacArthur said.
Xu Rui said: "We can do this..."
After several months of siege, the Japanese on Bougainville were also in an extremely difficult situation. At this time, the sea had been completely blocked by the Americans, and not a single grain of food or supplies could reach the island. The food on the island
Although it was enough, it was not an option to continue like this. The important thing was that due to the lack of fresh vegetables, many Japanese soldiers on the island suffered from vitamin deficiency, which seriously affected the combat effectiveness of the Japanese soldiers. Therefore, the Japanese soldiers began to grow vegetables, but
As supplies gradually become scarce, the lives of the Japanese are becoming increasingly difficult. The most important thing is that no one knows when these days will end.
On this day, Hyakutake Harukichi and Qiu Nongli were discussing how to make the vegetables grow better. At this moment, an officer hurried in.
"Yohei-kun, why are you so panicked?" Hyakutake Harukichi asked.
The Japanese officer had a look of ecstasy on his face and said: "Your Excellency, Commander, all Americans on the beach have been evacuated."
"Nani?"
Upon hearing the news, everyone was stunned, followed by a burst of wild cheers.
"Yangping-kun, are you really sure that all the Americans have evacuated?" Qiu Yongli asked in disbelief.
"Yes, the large American troops have all withdrawn, leaving only about two thousand troops still at the beachhead," the officer said.
"The Americans must have encountered difficulties, or they saw that Bougainville was too difficult to attack, so they went to attack other islands. It would be great. In this case, we would eat up the American troops left on the beach in one bite.
, teach the Americans a lesson." Hyakutake Harukichi said with confidence.
Qiu Yongli said excitedly: "Your Excellency, Commander, I request to personally command this operation to wipe out the Chinese and American Allied forces on the beach in one fell swoop. My Sixth Division will attack with all its strength."
"Yo Xi, I'll leave it to you!" Hyakutake Haruyoshi said loudly.
"Hai!"
Qiu Yongli left with confidence. Later, Qiu Yongli organized tens of thousands of troops to prepare to attack the Chinese and American Allies on the beach. Qiu Yongli looked at his soldiers. After these months of siege, the soldiers' faces
The dishes were already served, but everyone looked listless.
Qiu Yongli said: "Warriors, with our continuous persistence and the protection of Amaterasu, the Yankee and Chinese troops have retreated. Now, we are about to regain the entire Bougainville Island. In front of us
, there are only two thousand Chinese warriors left, warriors, for the sake of the empire, for the sake of the emperor, launch the final attack on our enemies, destroy them, tear them apart, we will let the blood of Americans and Chinese people dye our Sixth Division red
The military merit of the regiment!"
"His Majesty the Emperor is on board!"
"Onboard!"
Tens of thousands of officers and soldiers of the Sixth Division became excited one by one. They tied samurai scarves on their heads, hung their bayonets on the muzzles of their guns, then let out a shout and began to charge towards the beach positions.
"Onboard!"
Countless Japanese soldiers swarmed towards the beach like locusts.
At this time, Xu Rui was sitting in a tent on the beach with a calm look on his face. He Shuya said: "Commander, it won't be long before the Japanese counterattack. It's too dangerous here. You'd better move to another place."
Xu Rui said: "Do I still need your protection? The Japanese will come soon and hold the position for me. I want to see whether it is the warrior spirit of the little Japanese that is more powerful, or the machine guns of our third regiment!"
"Yes!" He Shuya responded.
At this moment, the curtain of the tent was opened, and Zhuoligetu ran over panting and said: "Commander, the Japanese have launched a charge!"
"Hey, the little devil came here very quickly. Come on, come with me and go out and have a look."
Xu Rui came out of the tent, then took the telescope from Zhuo Ligetu, and looked into the distance. He saw densely packed Japanese in the distance, charging forward.
"Nerds, it's up to you!" Xu Rui said calmly.
"Captain, don't worry!"
He Shuya responded, then led his guards towards the front line...
In front of the beach position, more than thirty heavy machine guns were lined up. In order to prepare for this battle, Xu Rui asked MacArthur for a large number of heavy machine guns and millions of rounds of ammunition. Now, these weapons are finally going to be put to use.
The second company commander Ding Li was lying on the shipwreck at this time, holding a coconut in his hand and constantly sucking the coconut juice.
"Company commander, the Japanese are getting closer and closer, let's fight." A soldier said.
"Shit! The enemy is still more than 500 meters away. If we fight now, wouldn't it be a waste of bullets?" Ding Li rolled his eyes at the soldier.
Five hundred meters, four hundred meters, three hundred meters...
When the Japs reached a distance of 300 meters, Ding Li's eyes lit up, he threw the coconut in his hand to the ground, and then shouted: "Hit me!"
The next moment, thirty heavy machine guns roared simultaneously, and countless bullets hit the Japanese like a downpour.
"Ta-ta-ta..."
The heavy machine gun kept spitting tongues of flame outwards, firing out strings of bullets continuously, mowing down the Japanese who were rushing in front of them one by one.
Ding Li saw the Japs rushing in front shouting "Plate" without any sign of retreating. He couldn't help but snorted coldly, thinking that the Japs were quite tough, but although their bayonets were fast, they couldn't stop the bullets. Today he would let him go
These little devils know how powerful Chinese soldiers are!
"Brothers, fight me!" Ding Li shouted, then he threw off his clothes, pushed a machine gunner next to him, and personally controlled a heavy machine gun, firing angry bullets at the Japanese while shouting.
