Chapter 1399 Dilemma

The disastrous defeat of the island nation's navy made the battle situation of the island nation's army in Borneo even more confusing. The 14th Front Army and the 7th Front Army of the Japanese Army also stormed the defense lines of the German 23rd Army at Crocker Hill. However, every attack was hit and bloody, and the losses were heavy. Even if the two front armies are strong and strong, if such losses continue, they will soon have no strength to continue their offensive.

Even more embarrassing is the 18th Front Army. Ask the Japanese navy to provide them with fire support and tear apart the German defenses. This was proposed by the 18th Front Army. However, the island navy has not been able to do this. Not only that, but also suffered heavy losses. This completely ruined the expectations of the 18th Front Army.

Baofer, front line, headquarters of the 18th Front of the Island Army.

Now, all the main generals of the 18th Front Army are gathered here. Including the division heads of the divisions under its jurisdiction, the commander and chief of staff of the 15th Army, and the brigade head of the independent and mixed 29th Brigade, etc.

The commander, Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura, looked very ugly. The 18th Front Army had already suffered heavy losses in front of the defense line of the German 226th Infantry Division. As the main force of the 15th Army, there are only two divisions left. Plus two divisions directly under the 18th Front Army and an independent mixed brigade. Their remaining total strength is only more than 80,000 people. This is not a small loss for the 18th Front Army, which has a total strength of only 130,000.

What's more terrible is that so many troops have been lost, but there is not even a breakthrough on the battlefield. If this continues, if they want to defeat the German army on the battlefield, I am afraid they will have to pay more. At that time, how many troops will the 18th Front Army have left? In other words, even if all of them die, they may not necessarily be able to win. Such a result is absolutely not acceptable to Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura.

"Gentlemen, the navy's attack failed! Under the obstruction of the German navy, they did not launch an attack on the German defense line at all. Not only that, but the task force also suffered heavy losses and had no combat power. In the next long For a period of time, I'm afraid I won't have the strength to fight again. What should we do next?" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura asked as he looked at the crowd.

"Your Excellency, the navy guys are too incompetent, right? They have such a powerful fleet, but they still lost to the Germans. They are too incompetent. Now without the support of the navy, I'm afraid we have to rely on our own strength Yes. However, the German firepower is too strong, if we want to break through the German defense line with our own strength, I am afraid we have to be prepared to pay more losses." Lieutenant General Shojiro Iida said.

"Over the years, in order to support the development of the navy, the army has been tightening its belt. Now, they have such a result, which is really disappointing. If the resources consumed by the navy are returned to the army, Maybe we already have powerful weapons and equipment that can rival the Germans. Even if we confront the Germans head-on, we will not lose!" Lieutenant General Tosa said.

With the loss of the 4th Division, the strength of the 15th Division has become the most powerful of the divisions under the 18th Front Army. Although the 15th Division was not one of the standing divisions of the Japanese Army, it was one of the first divisions to be reorganized later. It also has two infantry brigades and four infantry regiments, belonging to a powerful four-unit division.

The other generals of the army of the island nation nodded repeatedly. They are very dissatisfied that the island nation's navy has taken up most of its resources, but the island nation's army can only tighten its belt to live. You know, this makes the equipment of their troops not much changed compared with the last world war. Now on the battlefield, they are not the opponents of the German army at all. Many island army generals believe that if the army had not ceded resources to the navy, they would not be what they are now. Their strength can definitely confront the German army head-on.

After all, once the island army is really equipped with extremely advanced weapons. Coupled with the fearless fighting style, there are really not many troops that can withstand their attacks.

"Well, there is no need to talk about this issue. Supporting the development of the navy is a national policy set before, and it is not something we can control!" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura said.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander!" The generals of the island country army had no choice but to stop worrying about this issue.

"Your Excellency, Commander, without the support of the Navy, if we continue to attack, I am afraid that we will suffer heavy losses." Lieutenant General Hirata Masatoshi, head of the 22nd Division, said.

This is no doubt obvious. Without the support of the navy, the army of the island country may have to use human lives to fill it up again. Use human sea tactics to counter the powerful firepower of the German army. Naturally, one can imagine what the result would be.

"The 14th Front Army and the 7th Front Army are still attacking the German defenses. Obviously, we can't do nothing! If there is no other way, even if we use human lives to fill it, we must break through the German defenses. Alright. This battle is about the survival of the empire. Therefore, we will definitely not be able to preserve our strength any longer!" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura said.

Although, he didn't want his troops to be almost wiped out like the Lanyin front army. However, for the sake of the overall situation, in order to be able to win the final victory, there is no other way but to fight like this.

"Your Excellency, Commander, I'm afraid we have missed one thing." Major General Shouwu Jinger said suddenly.

"Mr. Moriya, what's the matter?" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura asked.

"Your Excellency, our navy has suffered a disastrous defeat and we are unable to fight anymore. However, the German navy may be able to fight at any time! Once the Germans send out their navy to bombard us, what should we do?" Major General Moriya Seiji asked road.

Immediately, Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura's face became very ugly, and all the generals of the Japanese army also had the same expression. Obviously, they also thought of this. That is undoubtedly an extremely terrifying result.

Once the German Navy dispatched a large number of capital ships to bombard the 18th Front Army, they would simply be unable to resist. At that time, I don't know how many people will die under the large-caliber naval guns of the German Navy. Not to mention breaking through the German defense line, I'm afraid even I have become a mud bodhisattva crossing the river - I can't protect myself.