novelden Chapter 749: Bad News Flows Unhindered in Southern Fukuoka
Chapter 749: Bad News Flows Unhindered in Southern Fukuoka
"The Angry Dragon Squadron reports to the headquarters. We have successfully completed the air strike mission. Kashima City has now become a vast expanse of scorched earth, and the enemy's defense line has completely collapsed. The Angry Dragon Squadron requests to return immediately for further rest and recuperation." The squadron leader's steady and powerful voice penetrated the noise of the battlefield through the radio waves and reached the headquarters far behind.
In the sky above Kashima City, the Nujiao bomber fleet slowly gained altitude and gradually moved away from this land ravaged by war.
Looking down from the sky, the entire city was almost completely covered by flames and thick smoke. The once prosperous scene was gone, leaving only sporadic flames flickering in the ruins, as if it was the city’s last breath.
On the ground, the soldiers of the Third Army looked at the shocking scene before them, their hearts filled with shock and emotion.
At this moment, they all deeply felt the terrifying power brought by the top air force in modern warfare.
"Look, this is modern warfare," an old soldier whispered. "Having a strong air force means having air superiority over the battlefield. You can strike the enemy as you please, while the enemy can only passively take the beating."
The soldiers around nodded in agreement. They knew that the power of the air force had been fully demonstrated in this war. The two rounds of air strikes by the Angry Dragon Squadron not only nearly destroyed the entire Kashima City, but also dealt a huge psychological blow to the enemy.
Now, the defense of Kashima City is almost useless, and the ground forces of the Third Army can take advantage of the situation and completely end the battle.
A day later, as the first ray of sunlight at dawn penetrated the haze of war, the sky above the Kashima area finally ushered in the long-lost tranquility, and the smoke of war seemed to be gently blown away by the breeze at this moment.
Under the command of Zheng Zeyu, the 250,000-strong Northwest Army began to advance from the Kashima area to the northern area with a thunderous momentum.
At the same time, in the vast land north of Kashima, several Fuso divisions that came to support were facing unprecedented difficulties. Their way south was firmly blocked by the iron wing of the Chinese Air Force.
In this sky, the First Air Division and the Second Air Division were like two soaring eagles, launching a fierce offensive against the Fuso Air Force with absolute superiority. The battle between the two sides was not only a contest of speed and technology, but also a collision of courage and determination. However, from beginning to end, the Chinese Air Force had an overwhelming advantage, and their combat effectiveness and equipment level were far beyond the reach of the Fuso Air Force.
In the air battles, the Chinese pilots repeatedly created miracles with their superb skills and advanced fighter planes. They either swooped down to destroy the enemy's ground targets with precise bombings, or hovered at high altitudes to weave a deadly fire net with machine guns. The Fuso Air Force seemed powerless, and their planes seemed so fragile in front of the Chinese Air Force, and every confrontation was accompanied by huge losses.
In less than five days, the situation on the battlefield changed dramatically. With its powerful firepower and tight tactical coordination, the Northwest Army had successfully advanced to the Kumamoto area south of Fukuoka.
This will be their next target of conquest. The Fuso army has fallen into an unprecedented passive situation, their morale is low, and their combat effectiveness is greatly reduced. In this land baptized by war, the balance of victory has clearly tilted towards China.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the Kyushu Army Headquarters in Fukuoka City was so solemn that it was almost as if water could be squeezed out of it. Commander-in-Chief Yamashita Tomoyuki sat alone in the dim command room. The walls were covered with battle maps and battle briefings, but at this moment, these things seemed to become a silent mockery, reminding him of the severity of the battle situation.
The bubbles on his lips caused by anxiety and irritation seemed particularly glaring, just like a true portrayal of his inner world - although he seemed calm on the outside, in fact, his heart was already in turmoil.
Anxiety and uneasiness burned his heart like a raging fire. He clenched his hands into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, as if he wanted to grab something in this way, but he could only feel endless emptiness and powerlessness.
The loss of Kashima was like a heavy hammer that hit Yamashita Fengwen's heart. He knew that this defeat not only meant that the Chinese Second Army had gained a solid foothold on Kyushu Island, but also indicated that they would soon surge from the flat plains of the Kumamoto area like a tide with an unstoppable momentum, directly threatening the safety of Fukuoka and even the entire Kyushu.
This feeling of despair, of being pressed step by step and having nowhere to escape, made him feel more depressed than ever before.
He closed his eyes, trying to find some solace in the darkness, but his mind kept replaying the tragic scenes on the battlefield: the artillery fire of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, the brave and fearless charge of the soldiers, and the helplessness of his own army's continuous retreat. From the very beginning, this war seemed to be a contest of great disparity in strength. He and his soldiers tried their best, but it seemed that they were always struggling in vain.
On the western battlefield, the main force of the Chinese Expeditionary Force was like a precision machine, advancing steadily and steadily, and each attack was precise and deadly, like a blunt knife cutting flesh, which was not fatal but painful. On the southern battlefield, the Northwest Army was like a tiger coming down the mountain, unstoppable.
All of this made Yamashita Tomoyuki feel unprecedentedly exhausted.
He knew that as the commander-in-chief, he had to remain calm and rational, but the exhaustion and despair in his heart surged like a tide, making it almost impossible for him to breathe. He felt as if he was trapped in an unsolvable maze, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not find a way out.
Kumamoto City (くまもとし) is located in the central part of Kyushu Island in Fuso. It is the third largest city in Kyushu Island, the seat of the prefectural government of Kumamoto Prefecture, and the largest city in the prefecture, with a population of about 74. It is known as one of the three famous cities in Fuso.
At the same time, the Kumamoto region is also one of the most important agricultural areas in the entire Fuso, with vast plains and a pleasant climate.
This also means that the armored forces of China's Northwest Army can wreak havoc in the Kumamoto area with impunity and be invincible.
The flames of war raged on the plains of the Kumamoto region. In less than six days, the division-level troops of the four major Kyushu Corps had to face the cruel reality of defeat. On this vast battlefield, the Northwest Army showed their unparalleled mobility and strong combat effectiveness with a thunderous momentum.
The armored forces, these steel behemoths, became the most dazzling sword of the Northwest Army. They galloped across the plains, and every roar was like the roar of the god of war, shaking the enemy's heart. The tanks' artillery fire poured down like a torrential rain, tearing the enemy's defenses to pieces. The infantry followed closely behind, holding advanced weapons, with high morale and a desire for victory in their eyes. On this land baptized by war, they marched forward courageously and were unstoppable.
As the war continued to spread, the situation in the Kumamoto region took a sharp turn for the worse. The four major Kyushu Corps division-level troops were defeated by the fierce offensive of the Northwest Army. Their defenses were like paper and collapsed at the first touch. The soldiers' morale was low, casualties were heavy, and many people even began to doubt the meaning of this war.
However, for the Northwest Army, the clarion call of victory has been sounded, and they will continue to advance until the entire Kyushu Island is incorporated into China's territory.
Soon, the war spread to Kikuchi Prefecture, the headquarters of the Kumamoto region.
At this point, except for the Fukuoka area, Miyazaki area and the scoring area, the rest of Kyushu Island has fallen into the control of the Chinese army. The result of this war is undoubtedly a powerful proof of the strong strength of the Chinese army.