Dozens of Japanese planes carrying bombs continuously launched suicide attacks on U.S. warships. This crazy behavior completely stunned the Americans, and many people forgot to shoot.
"boom!"
"Boom boom!"
Some planes were hit by U.S. anti-aircraft fire, but more planes hit U.S. warships. With explosions, six or seven U.S. warships were sunk by Japanese suicide planes, but the kamikaze attack
The team's planes were also lost, and only one plane flew back, and the pilot of this plane was named Sasaki.
Sasaki is a member of the kamikaze team. Before departure, the commander of the headquarters came to give instructions to the kamikaze team members, including Sasaki, to encourage them. Each of these kamikaze team members shouted excitedly and kept shouting.
The slogan "Long live His Majesty the Emperor, long live the Empire of Japan" was chanted.
Afterwards, the officer gave each of them a bowl of farewell wine, and Sasaki and his teammates drank it all in one gulp. They had the momentum of "the wind is blowing, the water is cold, and a strong man will never return once he is gone."
Their commander was very satisfied when he saw the powerful momentum of these kamikaze team members. He even patted Sasaki on the shoulder. Sasaki said excitedly: "Your Excellency, Commander, I must sink the enemy ship!"
The commander was very happy and took a group photo with Zuo Zuo as a souvenir. Then he gave an order and ordered the team members to attack.
Because the kamikaze team had a suicidal mission to ram American warships, soon after their attack, the Japanese immediately publicized the news that Sasaki and others were killed in the battle, and even reported their deeds to the base camp. Now Sasaki is alive.
He came back and surprised everyone.
However, because the commander had already reported the news that all of them had died in the battle, in order to avoid trouble, the commander decided to hide the news of Sasaki's return. He warned Sasaki: "The headquarters has reported the news that all of you are dead, and there may be others in the future.
To the emperor, you should be grateful and must sink a US warship next time you attack."
The officer's words are very clear. Be a little angry, kid. You won't be able to come back next time if you say anything.
Two days later, the new kamikaze team launched another attack on the US warship, and Sasaki was among them. The commander once again poured wine for all the pilots. He specially gave Sasaki a drink, and then said very sincerely:
He encouraged Sasaki from the bottom of his heart and used meaningful words: "Sasaki-kun, I believe you can do it. Go ahead and don't let me down. Behind you is the whole of Japan. For the empire and the Yamato nation, come on!"
Sasaki said with tears of gratitude: "Sir, please don't worry, I will definitely blow up and sink the US warship!"
The commander patted Sasaki with great satisfaction, and then said: "Young man, go ahead and do it boldly!"
"Hai!"
The plane took off and flew towards the distance. However, what I didn't expect was that this time Sasaki lost the chain again and returned shortly after taking off. The reason was a mechanical failure of the plane.
The officer was so angry that he almost spit out blood, so he had to say: "Tomorrow you will join the third batch of kamikaze attacks!"
The next day, before Sasaki went out for the third time, the commander was a little angry and told Sasaki directly, you must not disgrace the kamikaze team, and you must not come back this time!"
"Hai!"
Sasaki, who had eaten and drank enough, patted his tummy that was bulging due to the fine wine and delicacies of the past few days. There was a weak murderous look in his eyes. It was obvious that he had made up his mind.
Seeing Sasaki's look like this, the officer let out a sigh of relief, and tears of emotion flashed in his eyes. The important matter was finally settled.
The officer returned to the room, thinking that he could finally sleep peacefully. In the past few days, because of Sasaki's incident, he had not slept for two days.
The officer was sleeping soundly. I don’t know how long it had passed before someone pushed him awake. The officer asked, “What’s the matter?”
The man said: "Sir, Sasaki...he is back again!"
"Nani? Baga!"
The officer angrily found Yasasaki and said, "Sasaki, why don't you die with your target? Are you afraid of death?"
At this time, Sasaki said a reason that left the commander speechless - the target he was attacking was sunk by a bomb, and he had no place to hit it if he wanted to.
After hearing this, the originally good-tempered commander was completely irritated. He cursed: "Sasaki, you coward, I tell you, next time you attack, I don't want to see you come back!"
"Hai! Sir, I must sink the U.S. warship and never come back!" Sasaki said with a straight face.
However, during the fifth sortie a few days later, Sasaki's plane "lost". Although his teammates laughed at Sasaki for being a coward, he still went his own way and did not take what others said to heart.
In the following months, Sasaki used various excuses such as aircraft malfunction, loss of flight, and destruction of targets to fend off his superiors...
Seventy years later, a reporter interviewed the ninety-four-year-old Sasaki who was fishing by the river. The reporter asked Sasaki: "Mr. Sasaki, I heard that after joining the kamikaze team, you performed eight missions and died.
Return safely, your behavior of valuing life is something we agree with, but I don’t understand why you want to join the kamikaze team if you don’t want to die in a useless battle?”
"Haha, young man, you don't know, because all the kamikaze team members are about to die, everyone can eat, drink, play, have wine, meat and women before performing the mission. It's really a magical experience.
days, I still miss those unforgettable years.”
"Mr. Sasaki, you are so... so smart, but aren't you afraid of danger?" the reporter asked.
After hearing this, Sasaki put down the fishing rod, looked at the reporter, and said angrily: "Danger? Of course there is. In fact, I have been assigned to the ninth mission, and my commander is on my way to perform this mission."
A plane was arranged before, and whether I dropped the bomb or not, my plane must be shot down."
"Ah? So, you are really in a desperate situation, but how did you escape this disaster?" the reporter asked.
Sasaki chuckled and said, "That's because, before I could go on my ninth mission, Japan had already surrendered."
"You are really lucky." The reporter said humbly.
Sasaki said: "Young man, if you have a family, you will know that what I did is right. When I returned home, my mother, who thought I was dead, saw me. The excitement and affection were something I will never forget.
Above all else…”
Although there were weirdos like Sasaki among the kamikaze team, most of them never returned. In the initial suicide attack, they blew up a large number of American warships and caused huge losses to the American fleet. The U.S. military
The color changes upon hearing it.
When Yamashita Tomofumi heard that the kamikaze had sunk and damaged many American warships, the tense expression on his face finally relaxed. It seemed that everything was still promising. As long as the Japanese soldiers carried forward the spirit of not being afraid of death, maybe they could really do it.
create a miracle.
However, Yamashita's thoughts were shattered by reality not long after. Americans began to land on various islands in the Philippines. The progress was extremely rapid. Yamashita had no choice but to concentrate his troops around Manila and prepare for a fight with the US military.
The Great War, the upcoming Battle of Manila, became the battle that would determine the fate of the Philippines.
Manila, the capital and economic and cultural center of the Philippines, occupying Manila is equivalent to gaining control of the Philippines.
In fact, Yamashita had no intention of defending Manila. He did not want to defend this city with a population of more than one million and a large number of wooden and flammable houses, so he ordered his subordinate Major General Iwabuchi Mitsuki to abandon the city before the US military appeared and destroy it.
All bridges and other infrastructure.
However, the Iwabuchi Sanchi are determined to defend the city to the last soldier.
Minefields and barbed wire fences were established in the three areas of Iwabuchi, and trucks and trams were made into obstacles and traps. The troops entered the city and were ready for street fighting with the Americans.
Facing the defenses of the three Iwabuchi areas, the U.S. military made very slow progress. In order to protect the city and civilians, MacArthur ordered a ban on artillery bombardment and air raids on the city. Every step forward had to pay a huge price. In the end, MacArthur had to once again
The Chinese Expeditionary Force was deployed on the battlefield in the Philippines, including Xu Rui's third regiment.
The moment he landed in the Philippines, Xu Rui knew that the real test was about to come. This time in the Battle of Manila, street fighting was inevitable. He hoped to defeat the main force of the Japanese in this urban street fighting. The most important thing is that he must
Kill Yamashita Fengfumi!
On the outskirts of Manila, Xu Rui looked at the map. In the past day, Xu Rui rescued thousands of Allied prisoners of war in a prisoner of war camp on the outskirts of Manila. At that time, these prisoners of war were controlled by less than 60 Japanese soldiers. Lang Ya
The team successfully sneaked into it, captured more than 40 Japanese guards, and rescued all these prisoners of war.
Next, Xu Rui aimed at the urban area of Manila. Because the Japanese had set up minefields outside Manila, the road ahead was very dangerous. If we went through like this, there would be a lot of casualties.
"Commander, there is a minefield set by the Japanese in front of us. We can't get through it at all," Ergazi said.
Xu Rui said: "Are those Japanese prisoners still locked up?"
"It's locked up, captain, why do you ask this?" He Shuya said.
Xu Rui said: "Now is the time for these devils to come in handy."
"What else can they be used for?" Everyone looked at Xu Rui in confusion.
Xu Rui said: "Let the Japanese clear landmines!"
"What a good idea. This way, we can safely pass through the minefield ahead without any casualties." Gao Chu said.
He Shuya said: "Captain, please don't let outsiders know about this, otherwise they will definitely attack us for violating the Geneva Convention..."
"What's the attack?" Xu Rui said coldly, "This is voluntary demining by the Japanese."