Chapter 58(2/2)
Under his command, this group of mortars accurately eliminated the Japanese firepower one by one, and was praised by the company commander: "Sledge, good fight! Other groups, please give me some energy, don't forget
The viciousness with which Japs killed your comrades just now!"
The U.S. military fire position was suddenly filled with smoke.
Under the strong fire support and aerial bombardment, without the support of artillery, the Japanese troops in the ruins of the airport control tower suddenly became unable to support themselves.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Nakagawa Shunan ordered the Japanese troops to retreat.
The battle for the airport ended with the temporary victory of the US military and the defeat of the Japanese army.
However, in the fierce battle, the Japanese army caused about 4,000 US military casualties, while the Japanese only paid the price of less than 500 soldiers, which can be said to have achieved a tactical victory.
In the fierce battle between the contractors, the Poseidon Regiment paid a heavy price. Six members were killed, and their power was seriously damaged again.
After the U.S. military arrived at the airport, they immediately stationed the aircraft excitedly.
However, the U.S. military did not fully control this airport, only a few hundred meters of the runway. U.S. military planes were shot at by Japanese troops when they took off and landed. The U.S. military planes began to shoot with machine guns when they took off, and dropped napalm bombs as soon as they left the runway.
This kind of scene was unheard of before, and it was also a unique scene on the Pacific battlefield.
The U.S. 1st Marine Division suffered as many as 6,000 casualties in the first week of fighting. However, the Japanese army's ammunition was not sufficient, so the 1st Marine Division was still able to persist.
The battlefield fell silent for a while.
Kirk's team and the Neptune Group also took the time to recuperate.
A week later, Kirk checked the [Calling Stone] and was pleasantly surprised to find that the souls of Brunwald and other warriors were finally resurrected successfully, and fortunately they did not die and lose levels. Their health points were in the full version of the [Calling Stone].
Next, it has also recovered to the 50% serious injury line. It will take time to fully recover.
"Judging from the current battle situation, although the Japanese army is still resisting, it is only a matter of time before they capture Peleliu Island." General William said confidently in the combat meeting: "We must step up the attack and strive to make Nakagawa Shunan admit defeat as soon as possible.
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"Will the Forester team give up?" Wang Han asked Kirk.
Kirk shook his head: "In the battle at the airport, they tasted the sweetness again and killed many of our people. On this island, the Japanese army has not yet reached the end of its rope. The main force of the Japanese army is nearby on the main island of Palau, and far away is cruising in the outer sea.
The Japanese combined fleet can reinforce the Japanese troops on the island. I think they will continue to look for opportunities to kill and injure our two teams. If it doesn’t work, they will admit defeat and escape.”
At Kirk's suggestion, General William stepped up patrols on Peleliu Island to prevent Japanese reinforcements.
However, the Forester team has powerful spiritual conquerors, so how can they be afraid of US military patrols?
As Kirk expected, two nights later, a squadron of 250 infantrymen from the 14th Division set off from the main island in six boats. At 5 a.m. the next day, under the cover of the spiritual power of the conquerors of the forester team, these people
Only the reinforcements miraculously broke through the U.S. blockade and successfully landed on Pelius Island, with only 14 casualties. When the U.S. troops discovered the footprints on the beach, the Japanese troops had already been transferred to the mountains.
At 8:30 that night, the main force of the 15th Infantry Regiment of the 14th Division and 500 porters, a total of 1,200 people, carried a large amount of supplies and landed on Perio Island. However, Wang Han, who was on alert in the sky, discovered it.
Kirk's team immediately rushed to the scene with the Marine Corps and conducted a fierce sniper attack on the main Japanese army trying to reinforce.
When the Forester team saw that they were discovered by the US military, they immediately abandoned the unit and fled with only supplies.
The moving work has gone wild.
Only a few hundred infantrymen, under the cover of the Conquistador and Forester teams, carried ammunition and joined the Periliu Japanese Army. Due to the intensified patrols of the US military, the Japanese army on the main island of Palau could no longer provide any support to Periliu Island.
After two reinforcements, the Japanese army regained its strength and began to attack the US military and launch a counterattack. The two sides began a long tug-of-war.
Because the U.S. military has an increasingly obvious advantage, the Kirk team can complete the main mission without risking their lives with the Forester team. The Forester team is afraid of losing. If the Kirk team seizes the opportunity again, it will be painful.
After a lot of killing, the Forester team would face catastrophe. Both sides paid a heavy price in personnel and were deeply afraid of each other, so they easily stopped fighting.
During this period of time, the fighting between the two sides has become a "shadow war" stage in which the US and Japanese forces support the US and Japanese forces from behind and engage in fierce battles. Direct combat is limited to sniper contests.
"It will be beneficial for the forester team, which is dominated by shooters, if we drag it on like this." Wang Han pointed to the Japanese mountain bunker in front. From time to time, a flash of fire flashed inside. The US scout who was searching and suppressing suddenly fell to the ground and died. The medics tried to pull him away.
When they returned to the safe area, they were also knocked down by snipers in the bunker. Both of them were injured but were rolling and groaning on the ground, but no one dared to save them.
"If this continues, the Forester team's merit points will become higher and higher, which may cause changes." Wang Han continued.
"You mean?" Kirk looked solemnly towards the blue sea in the distance: "Japanese combined fleet?"
"This possibility cannot be ruled out," Wang Han said: "Since the Forester team has been working hard in this world for so long, if he can kill enough landing US troops, he may be able to get reinforcements from the combined fleet."
"It is necessary to put some pressure on the US military." Kirk turned to Boss Chekov: "Send Natasha. She seems to be very good at persuading others."
Chekov grinned: "She has always had a strong objection to the statement that Diana is the most charming person in space."
Natasha immediately flew to the Third Pacific Fleet to meet with General William.
I don’t know how she persuaded General William with her eloquent words. But that afternoon, the US military made the decision to increase its troops on Peleliu Island. General William, within the scope of his authority, persuaded the US military headquarters to send the Army’s third
The 321st Regiment of the 81st Division also invested in Periliu Island.
At this moment, there is only one month left before the completion deadline of the main mission.
Chapter completed!