Chapter 1029 Survival

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Several destroyers of the German Navy sailed to the sea less than two kilometers from the east coast of San Miguel Island, and fired at the coast frantically with naval guns. Although most of them are small-caliber rapid-fire guns, for the officers and soldiers of the US Marine Corps, this kind of shells are enough to easily tear them into pieces.

In the air, fighter jets taking off from the aircraft carriers of the German Navy are strafing the positions of the US Marine Corps. The bullets from the aviation machine gun hit the sand, leaving deep bullet holes. Many U.S. Marine Corps soldiers were cut in two after being hit by bullets from aviation machine guns.

Under the cover of naval gunfire, a battalion of the 1st Division of the German Marine Corps is rushing to land on the beach.

The defensive firepower of the US Marine Corps is not strong and sparse. In addition, their artillery positions have long been destroyed by the German Navy's naval guns or carrier-based aircraft, which made it impossible for them to intercept the landing of the German Marine Corps.

The German Marines rushed to the beach at a very small cost and began to attack the US Marine Corps defense line.

Several slower amphibious tanks also drove onto the beach to provide fire support for the officers and soldiers of the Marine Corps who attacked the beach.

Under the onslaught of the German Marines armed to the teeth, the U.S. Marines were routed and quickly defeated, allowing the German Marines to easily take the beach and establish a solid beachhead.

Subsequently, the main force of the German army began to land. Wait until the landing is complete, and then start sweeping the depths of the island.

The two divisions of the German Marine Corps, with the assistance of the fleet, swept the Azores very smoothly. The U.S. Marine Corps simply cannot resist. Even many American soldiers threw away their weapons immediately after the line of defense was breached, raised their hands and surrendered to the Germans. For them, since they are doomed to be unable to win, then, keeping their own lives is undoubtedly the most important thing.

"General, the situation is very unfavorable to us. The 1st Regiment has already lost one battalion, and the morale of the remaining two battalions has also been seriously affected. Their combat effectiveness cannot be displayed at all." US Marine Corps Brigadier General Moore, the 1st Division's chief of staff, reported to the division commander, Major General Cameron. In his tone, he no longer had any confidence in this battle.

"I know that we can't win at all. But we still have to persevere. You must have seen the domestic order. Your Excellency the President has already called us the pride of the American Republic." Major General Cameron Said with a wry smile.

"Shit! Those damned politicians simply want us to die." Brigadier General Moore cursed.

Major General Cameron did not refute. Indeed, he also knew that the domestic meaning was to let them die bravely in battle. In that case, they will be heroes of the American Republic. No need to think about it, those politicians will definitely publicize their heroic deeds of fighting to the end. At that time, it will definitely arouse people's hatred of Germany. The government can also use this to divert the attention of the people and get away.

However, as a general, he seems to have no way to disobey domestic orders. The bounden duty of a soldier is to obey orders, even if it is a wrong order, it must be carried out to the end.

"General, the Germans are not only supported by naval guns, but also supported by aircraft. Our soldiers braved the enemy's fierce artillery fire and air strikes to fight. , there is no difference. We can't go on like this!" Brigadier General Moore persuaded.

Originally, the combat power of the US Marine Corps could not be compared with that of the German Marine Corps. Now the support firepower of the two sides is even more different. Under such circumstances, the US Marine Corps is indeed no different from sending to death.

"I will ask the domestic authorities. If the domestic government allows us to surrender, I will issue an order to surrender!" Major General Cameron hesitated for a moment, then said.

A trace of disappointment flashed in Brigadier General Moore's eyes. He knew that Major General Cameron's request for instructions would definitely be rejected. Those damn politicians didn't pay attention to these soldiers who were fighting desperately in front at all, they just used them as tools.

As expected by Brigadier General Moore, Major General Cameron's request for instructions was rejected again. The leaders of the U.S. military asked them to continue to stick to the Azores, and also assured them that the government was actively fighting with the Germans. With communication, they will be safely rescued back to the United States soon.

This is undoubtedly a lie, and this is what the government promised them before. However, what they waited for was the indiscriminate bombing and endless killing by the Germans. Obviously, the U.S. government is simply incapable of reaching an agreement with the Germans, and naturally it is incapable of saving them. It's up to them if they want to survive.

That night, Brigadier General Moore secretly summoned a group of middle and lower-level officers.

"Everyone, I have a very regrettable news to tell you that the country once again rejected General Cameron's request for instructions and asked us to continue to stick here." Brigadier General Moore said.

"Bastard, they want to kill us all!" A captain cursed.

"General Cameron decided to implement the domestic order and asked us to continue to stand firm. Everyone knows what this will mean. We will all be killed by the Germans in the next battle." Brigadier General Moore said.

Immediately, the faces of all the officers were not very good-looking. Did not want to die, even these soldiers. They also have a desire to survive.

"Chief of Staff, what should we do to survive?" asked a major battalion commander.

"We have to launch a mutiny and imprison General Cameron. Then, in the name of the chief of staff, I will order the troops to lay down their weapons. I did this entirely for more people to survive. This is simply a wrong War," Brigadier General Moore said.

The officers hesitated, but nodded in agreement.

Two hours later, a group of officers and soldiers from the brigade raided the division headquarters and arrested Major General Cameron.

Subsequently, Brigadier General Moore, chief of staff of the 1st Division of the US Marine Corps, ordered the troops to stop resisting, put down their weapons, and surrender to the Germans. This order was carried out very thoroughly. Those soldiers also want to live!