Philippines, Japanese Tenth Army Headquarters. Fu
There was silence in the conference room.
It was the Commander of the Tenth Army, Masaharu Honma, who was the first to speak: "Everyone, you are all aware of the current serious situation. The US military has continued to launch attacks, and the empire has suffered great losses.
The Philippines, Siam, Malay Island and other places will be shelled, bombed, and landed at any time. We are preparing for the coming tragic war.
Mr. Shintani, please tell us about the dilemma we are currently facing. "
Takuma Shintani glanced at everyone: "We are short of everything, ammunition, fire support, and supplies. Although we are doing our best to prepare, according to estimates, if the Americans launch an attack within half a year, our current supply reserves will be It’s only enough to last for a month, or even shorter.”
"There's nothing to worry about."
A Japanese colonel stood up and said: "There are no more bullets, so we will use knives to chop off the heads of those Americans. If there is nothing to eat, we can eat leaves, grass roots, and anything that can be eaten in our stomachs! In short, the empire's Soldiers will never give in." Fu
"I am very moved by your spirit." Takuma Shintani said calmly: "However, spirit and perseverance are not enough to bring victory. Everyone, I want to tell you how powerful our enemy is!
On the front line, the Americans' reserves of supplies have reached 470,000 tons, and they are still being replenished. The entire material reserve space has reached its limit, but Americans are still delivering materials to the front line!
It only took them ten days to establish a temporary port on the newly captured Saipan Island. A large amount of military and civilian supplies were continuously transported here. This temporary port has already supported tens of thousands of troops. of all expenses! "
The colonel sat down.
Fighting is not just about bravery.
Of course they knew that Americans were rich, but they never imagined that they were so wealthy.
"While we are worrying about how to stockpile strategic supplies, Americans are worrying about how to consume supplies and make space! Everyone, you can think about it carefully, what a terrible thing this is."
Takuma Shintani continued: "I can tell you vividly that the amount of logistics supplies of the US military is the highest in the world, and no country has so many things that need supplies.
Including the empire, the logistics supplies of various countries are usually nothing more than weapons and ammunition, rations, and oil. Basically, combat materials account for the highest proportion. Apart from ammunition, food, and some equipment that needs to be replenished, there is basically nothing else.
The U.S. military is different. Even clothes, shoes, socks, scarves and gloves are replenished. If it's Christmas, there will be turkeys to eat, and even white tablecloths are provided.
The U.S. military stipulates that each soldier has more than one kilogram of candy per month, ensuring that soldiers have candy to eat every day. Coca-Cola is a must-have drink for U.S. soldiers and is an unlimited supply, and beer is indispensable.
In order to make it easier for soldiers to drink steaming coffee, the US military specially developed instant coffee. Wherever the US soldiers went, women and children were greeted by Santa Claus. It can be said that they are proud of the spring breeze, which directly won the hearts and minds of the people! "
Having said this, Masaharu Honma took out a thick stack of documents, seemingly to prove what Takuma Shintani said:
"I was shocked after reading this information. The U.S. military's logistics command is responsible for ordering weapons, equipment, and ammunition and distributing them to various theaters. Sorry
According to the number of soldiers participating in the battle, supplies should be carried out according to the predetermined amount of supplies. Only more but not less. This link cannot be choked.
Then we began to deploy various ships and aircraft for transportation. If the army was not enough, we would rent civilian merchant ships. If our own country was not enough, we would rent merchant ships from other countries. We did not care about money, but only that sufficient supplies must be in place. "
He asked Takuma Shintani to share the information with these officers: "Everyone, we are going to face the most brutal war. Perhaps it is the most brutal war you have ever encountered since you joined the army!"
When seeing this information, every Japanese officer's face looked uncertain.
Although they had long been prepared that this would not be an easy war, they never expected that the gap between the United States and Japan would be so huge.
"Even so, each of us must have the determination to serve the Empire and His Majesty the Emperor!"
Now that Masaharu Honma had let his subordinates know the gap, he immediately encouraged him: "Although the Americans have an advantage in supplies, their combat courage and determination to die are no match for us!"
As long as we can hold on here for three months, or at most half a year, the courage and confidence of the Americans will be completely defeated. They will tremble and retreat amidst the roar of the empire. Victory will definitely belong to the empire! "
"Victory will definitely belong to the Empire, and victory will definitely belong to His Majesty the Emperor!"
All the officers stood up and shouted.
After these officers left, Masaharu Honma left Yamada Youtarou and Shintani Takuma alone.
"Your Excellency Yamada," Honma Masaharu said, "The empire is negotiating with the Americans. The Americans' request is that the treatment of their prisoners of war must be improved.
To this end, they are willing to allow a Japanese merchant ship to serve as a humanitarian rescue vessel. According to domestic news, domestic politicians are still debating, but it is likely to be passed.
It is no exaggeration to say that this is the last chance to leave Manila. We will take this opportunity to evacuate important people and expatriates. Mr. Yamada, you are also on the evacuation list. ”Fu
At this time, the more Yamada Yōtaro has to show his determination: "No, I will stay and fight alongside the Commander!"
"Yamada-dono, we are soldiers, and soldiers have their responsibilities."
Masaharu Honma interrupted him: "Besides, you are not running away, but you have a more important responsibility!"
At this point, his voice lowered slightly: "I received an order from home. Once the negotiations between the United States and Japan are successful, important supplies from the Philippines must be transported to the ship and brought back to Japan.
Mr. Yamada, you will be specifically responsible for this matter. Leave the war to us, and bring the supplies home to you. This batch of materials is of great significance to the empire's final victory! "
"I understand, Your Excellency, Commander." Yamada Yoshitaro took a deep breath: "I promise that I will not disappoint the empire's expectations."
Takuma Shintani was always listening. Fu
The Japanese are finally taking action.
The humanitarian rescue ship is of great significance to the Japanese.
In fact, they will leave with a large amount of gold and cultural relics.
Meng Shaoyuan must now race against time.
As for whether he can gain time and whether he can succeed, Takuma Shintani has no idea!
