Just when the Chinese and American Allied Forces were consolidating and expanding the landing site, Xu Rui led his troops to do the opposite and led the three regiments to advance forward. The three regiments advanced all the way. Perhaps the Japanese did not expect that the Chinese and American Allied Forces would suddenly After launching an attack and retreating in a hurry, Xu Rui's three regiments easily captured the largest airport, Aslilo Airport.
The capture of Asrilo Airport was a good start for the Battle of Saipan, because by capturing this airport, U.S. fighter jets and bombers could take off from the airport and bomb the entire Mariana Islands.
After Saito learned that the airport was attacked, he had no choice. He was a pragmatic person and knew that he could not take back the airport, so he ordered all the defenders to withdraw to the rear and prepare for a long-term defense. , At the same time, Saito formulated a bold plan, which was to counter-landing and cut off the retreat of the Chinese and American allies.
Under the cover of night, thirteen barges carrying thousands of Japanese soldiers sailed towards the beach of Saipan under the cover of darkness.
Colonel Yokogi Akago led a fleet of thirteen barges to move forward, getting closer and closer to Saipan. Yokogi Akago knew that as long as these soldiers could land on the beach, they could cut off China's The U.S. and Allied forces turned defeat into victory and repelled the Chinese and American troops attacking Saipan. It can be said that whether Saipan can be defended will depend on this.
"Pop!"
Dozens of searchlights shone on the sea, and the entire sea was brightly lit. Then, countless flares floated one after another, and the entire sea was as bright as day. The thirteen barges were completely exposed to the range of the American destroyers ahead.
Yokogi Akang saw dozens of American destroyers and frigates appearing around his fleet.
"It's over!"
Hengmu Chigang was heartbroken. He knew that if his unarmed barge fleet encountered the American's heavily armed destroyers, the result would only be annihilation.
Yokogang Akang saw dozens of US destroyers raising their muzzles. In an instant, countless shells were attacking the desperate Japanese fleet...
According to historical records, during the battle for Saipan, all thirteen barges full of Japanese soldiers were sunk, and none of the thousands of Japanese soldiers on board survived...
Saipan Island, Chuchulan Village, Chuchulan Village is the headquarters of Saito Ciyi. At this time, Saito Ciyi has received the message that the fleet of Yokogi Akigo was completely annihilated. Saito Ciyi was shocked. He knew, Yokogi Akago's fleet was his only hope for victory in the Battle of Saipan, and now, this fleet was completely wiped out, taking away the only remaining hope in his heart.
"Your Excellency, General, are you deploying troops from Guam and Tinian Island again to strengthen the defense of Saipan?" said a major.
Saito Jiyoshi shook his head and said: "Now that the Americans have blocked the sea route, not a single soldier from Guam and Tinian Island can reach Saipan. You see, even Yokogi Akago's fleet is completely blocked." destroyed, our army has completely lost control of the sea."
"General, what should we do?" the major asked.
Saito Tsuyoshi said: "Now it seems that there is a huge gap in strength between our army and the Sino-US coalition forces. Counterattack is impossible to have any effect. Now, we can only defend Saipan and must immediately readjust our deployment and rely on the island." Go up to the highest peak, Tapojo Peak, and organize a defense line.”
"Hai!"
"Report, General, the third Chinese regiment has advanced near Chuchulan Village." A soldier ran in and said in a panic.
Saito Jiyoshi said solemnly: "It seems that we are also going to move."
At that moment, Saito Jiyoshi immediately ordered the officers and soldiers of the commanding troops to take away all the documents that could be picked up and destroy all the documents that could not be taken away...
At the same time that the Chinese and American allies were fighting in Saipan, the U.S. and Japanese navies launched a decisive naval battle near the Mariana Islands. In this naval battle, several of Japan's main aircraft carriers were sunk, and several Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk. Hundreds of carrier-based aircraft were exhausted, and sea control in the Western Pacific was lost. However, the U.S. fleet achieved a complete victory, with only a few aircraft and ships slightly injured. This is the famous "Mariana Fire Hunt."
As a result of the victory in the Battle of Mariana, the Americans consolidated the landing site on Saipan. From then on, American B-29 bombers could take off directly from Saipan Airport and bomb the Japanese mainland. Everyone has seen that Japan's The countdown to defeat has begun.
However, the Battle of Saipan was still not over at this time. Although the Japanese's defeat was doomed, they did not surrender and continued to resist to the end.
Starting from June 20, Smith, commander of the Fifth Army of the U.S. Army, officially took over the command on land. Smith immediately ordered three divisions of the United States, China's New Sixth Army, one division of the Seventy-fourth Army, and Xu Three sharp regiments attacked Tapoqiao Peak from the west, south and east.
The battle was extremely fierce. A hundred thousand troops attacked for a whole day, but only Xu Rui's three regiments advanced more than 100 meters. The other troops made little progress. This made Smith, who had a bad temper and was known as "madman" The army commander was very angry, so after discussing with Spruance, Turner and others, he replaced the commander of the 27th Division. This caused strong dissatisfaction in the Army, but the situation really got better...
After the battle had been going on for a day, Xu Rui looked at Taboqiao Peak in the distance, thoughtfully.
Digua said: "Captain, the Japanese are not that powerful. As long as we attack with all our strength, we can defeat even Mount Everest, not to mention Tapoqiao Peak."
Xu Rui said: "Diya, if you want your brothers to die more, just keep charging up."
Digua felt that Xu Rui's words were offensive, so he couldn't help but smile and said: "Captain, look, don't I just want to cheer everyone up?"
Xu Rui said: "We are not the only ones attacking Tapoqiao Peak. Now a hundred thousand troops are surrounding the mountain. No matter how strong Tapoqiao Peak is, it will be captured sooner or later. What I am worried about now is what happens after Tapoqiao Peak is captured." thing."
"Oh?" Everyone looked at Xu Rui.
Xu Rui said: "If my guess is correct, if we capture Tapo Qiao Peak, the Japs will definitely hide in their caves and fight us in a protracted war. As long as they still have food and ammunition, they will I will keep going until the last person."
"What should we do?" Gao Chu asked.
Xu Rui said, "What should we do? If we destroy the Japs' food and ammunition, what do you think the Japs will do?"
"Without enough food and ammunition, the more Japs there are, the faster they will collapse. It won't be long before they all starve to death and won't even have the ability to resist." Huang Shouxin said.
"That's right. So, I decided to send Langya to go around behind the Japs and destroy the place where the Japs store ammunition and food. By then, it will be impossible for the Japs to persist even if they want to."
"Captain, what do you want to do?" Digua said.
"Hey, veteran, I leave this matter to you. You must find the Japanese supply warehouse and destroy it."
"good."
Leng Tiefeng remained as usual, speaking little and cherishing words like gold.
In the next few days, Langya continued to sneak into the Japanese fortifications to conduct reconnaissance, and initially identified several suspicious locations. At this time, the Americans launched their final attack on Tapoqiao Peak.
After several failed general attacks, the Yankees became more sophisticated, and even imitated the Japanese in night raids. Although the Yankees were all tall and as stupid as bears, one would fall down or another would be stepped on. Stones, but the Japanese soldiers on the mountain had been fighting for several days and nights, and they were extremely tired. This time the Yankees' clumsy night attack actually allowed them to successfully complete it. The Yankees were really lucky and rushed up. While the fortifications were being built on the top of the mountain, most of the Japanese soldiers were resting.
When the American soldiers rushed into the trenches with their buttocks bent, the Japanese realized what had happened. However, the first reaction of the Japanese was not to escape and surrender, but to retake the position. Then, fierce hand-to-hand combat began. .
"Bagaya Road!"
A Japanese officer brandished a command knife and rushed towards the Yankee. The command knife slashed down, cutting off the Yankee's head and shoulders. Blood sprayed on the Japanese officer's face. The Japanese officer yelled, as if Roaring like a wild beast, he rushed towards the next Yankee.
"ah!"
Three Americans surrounded a Japanese in the middle. However, these Americans had never engaged in hand-to-hand combat, so no one dared to attack for a while. On the contrary, the Japanese surrounded in the middle became more energetic, and a He lunged forward and stabbed the first Yankee to death. Then he drew his gun and killed the second Yankee. The third Yankee was so frightened that he turned around and ran away. The Japanese chased after him. , Fortunately, there was an endless stream of Americans behind them, and finally they swarmed up and stabbed the Japanese to the ground.
It has to be said that although the Japanese were unprepared, the Americans were really no match for them in hand-to-hand combat. Dozens of Japanese were able to kill hundreds of Americans and almost drove them away. After descending the mountain peak, fortunately, the American follow-up troops arrived in time and simply opened fire from a distance without engaging in hand-to-hand combat. In this way, it took a lot of effort to finally capture Tapocchio Peak.
Just when the American soldiers captured Tapoqiao Peak, Langya, after continuous reconnaissance, finally locked two underground warehouses where the Japanese held food and ammunition.
At this time, Saito Jiyoshi was directing operations in the command room in the cave. At this moment, he felt the ground shaking and the mountain humming.
Saito Jiyi asked: "What happened?"
"General, our granaries and ammunition depots have been blown up!" a soldier reported.
"Nani?" Saito Jiyoshi was shocked, and a mouthful of old blood spurted out.
As the warehouses containing food and ammunition were blown up, Saito realized that throughout the battle on Saipan, the troops defending the island had been in a desperate situation, with no hope of victory at all.
Saito decided to die like a warrior...