Chapter 1033
Tianzhu Peninsula, East, Calcutta.
This is the largest and most prosperous city in the eastern part of Tianzhu Peninsula. When the Sun Never Sets Empire ruled Tianzhu, this was once the seat of the Governor-General's Palace in Tianzhu.
After the Eastern Empire invaded the Tianzhu Peninsula, it occupied a large area of land in the eastern part of the Tianzhu Peninsula. Calcutta also became the seat of the Southern Army Headquarters.
However, the current high-ranking officials and generals of the Southern Army are no longer as high-spirited as before, and instead are plunged into deep anxiety.
The combined fleet's disastrous defeat in the Tianzhu Ocean cut off the sea transportation line between the Southern Army and the mainland of the Eastern Empire. Although it is also possible to travel by land, passing through the Arakan coast to reach Mian Ding, and then crossing the Malay Peninsula to reach the Lion City. However, because the transportation facilities on this line were so poor, it was impossible to transport too much supplies for the Confederate Army. Moreover, the Third Reich Navy could also send warships to approach the Arakan coast to launch attacks, or use carrier-based aircraft to attack their transportation lines.
It can be said that it is now difficult for the Southern Army to obtain supplies of war materials from home.
Originally, after the Southern Army invaded Tianzhu, they found that the Sun Never Sets Imperial Army and the Tianzhu native army were vulnerable. This made them overjoyed and thought that they would soon be able to occupy this rich land and enslave these Tianzhu natives. But what I didn't expect was that the Third Reich would respond so quickly. It sent a large number of troops to the Tianzhu Peninsula in such a short period of time, filling the power vacuum left by the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets, and also gaining the support of the natives of Tianzhu. Supported, millions of Tianzhu indigenous troops were formed in a short period of time.
This caused the Southern Army's attack to encounter great resistance, and now it had to stop the attack and turn to defense.
But all fools know that once the Third Reich Army completes its preparations, it will definitely launch an attack on the Southern Army. This is definitely not a good thing for them! Once the Third Reich Army took the initiative to attack, could the Southern Army withstand it? That would probably be very, very difficult. Even in the minds of these Japanese people, they still think that the Japanese Army is powerful. But they also have to admit that the Third Reich Army, which has pushed the entire Western world all the way, is definitely the most powerful army in the world!
Compared with the Army of the Third Reich, there is definitely a big gap between the Eastern Army and the Army of the Third Reich. It will be very difficult for them to defeat the Third Reich Army.
In particular, the disastrous defeat of the United Fleet has made the Southern Army a lonely force. It can even be regarded as a lone army surrounded by the army and navy of the Third Reich. Even though the Southern Army had as many as two million troops, they still had no confidence in resisting the Third Reich Army's attack. This put the generals of the Southern Army under tremendous pressure.
General Juichi Terauchi, the commander of the Southern Army, was frowning at this moment, and his old face could not hide the look of frustration and even despair. For these Japanese generals, once they lose the battle, the consequences will be quite serious. Even though he was the commander of the Southern Army and an army general, he had no choice but to commit suicide by committing seppuku.
"Your Excellency, Commander, according to the information we have received, the Germanic and Tianzhu native troops are being mobilized on a large scale. It is expected that preparations will be completed soon. The attack on us will begin soon." Lieutenant General Iimura Tsumugi, Chief of General Staff of the Southern Army, reported.
General Juichi Terauchi nodded:"Gentlemen, it seems that our decisive battle with the Germans will begin soon. The enemy we face this time will be different from other enemies we have encountered. Their strength will be stronger. This will be a real test for us!"
"Hi, Commander!"The generals of the Southern Army replied one after another.
"Your Excellency, Commander, the native troops of Tianzhu are vulnerable to a single blow. Even if they have millions of people, we can kill them easily. The only thing that can pose a threat to us is the German army. However, the German army was limited in number after all. Can we first gather superior forces and destroy the Tianzhu native army? Then attack the Germans. Even though their fighting power is very strong, the warriors of the empire will never be much worse than them. Coupled with our military superiority, we may not be unable to defeat them. No matter how bad it is, there should be no problem in resisting their attack!"Lieutenant General Kawabe Shozo, commander of the Tianzhu Front Army, suggested.
General Judai Terauchi's eyes lit up, although he thought it would not be so easy. However, this is undoubtedly an opportunity for the Southern Army.
"Maybe we can give it a try. These Tianzhu people's fighting ability is very rubbish. It's very easy to defeat ten Imperial Warriors by one!"General Terauchi Shouichi said.
In the previous battles, the main opponent of the Southern Army was these Tianzhu indigenous troops.
It can be said that these Tianzhu indigenous troops that the South was able to fight with a small number of troops were retreating steadily.
If it were not for the vast area of Tianzhu , and if the traffic was also bad, the Southern Army might have wiped out the entire Tianzhu long ago.
"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander. Even though the Germans formed a large number of native Tianzhu troops. But in reality they are just used as cannon fodder. According to our understanding, although these Tianzhu indigenous armies are large in strength. However, the combat effectiveness is very bad. The weapons and equipment are also very poor, with a serious lack of cannons and machine guns. In fact, they are not even equipped with heavy artillery. If a fight really breaks out, one of our infantry brigade can completely defeat an infantry division of the Tianzhu indigenous army head-on!"Lieutenant General Kawabe Shozo looked very proud.
A standard infantry brigade of the Toyo Army has 1,200 people and is equipped with a series of weapons such as heavy machine guns and infantry artillery. Although it is not as good as the Third Reich Army in terms of firepower. However, There is no problem at all in ravaging the natives of Tianzhu.
General Shouichi in the temple also smiled and nodded.
"Your Excellency, Commander, according to the latest information obtained, the Germans have begun to recruit servant troops. It is expected that at least two million of these servant armies will be dispatched to the Tianzhu battlefield. This is probably a big threat to us."Deputy Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Ayabe Tachibana said.
After hearing this, General Terauchi Juichi's expression became solemn again.
"Gentlemen, this is undoubtedly the real crisis we are facing!"General Shoudai in the temple said seriously.
