Chapter 259 Request for combat guidance
Poof!
A shrapnel pierced into the thigh was picked out by the medics with tweezers. Major General Masahisa Kawaguchi grinned in pain.
"Sir, I am going to disinfect you. It will hurt a little. Please bear with it, otherwise infection will easily occur in this weather." The military doctor on the side warned softly.
The medical alcohol came into contact with the wound, and the burning pain stimulated the major general's nerves, making him want to curse Japanese-style.
But compared to other major generals, he was lucky enough. In the charge last night, two lieutenants and captains and a major staff officer were killed under his command. More than a thousand soldiers were injured and killed, and almost all junior officers were injured.
Such a disastrous defeat was unexpected. What was even worse was that it was not until he retreated to the camp that Major General Kawaguchi discovered that his troops had a serious shortage of medicines. In this battle alone, 70% of the medical alcohol was consumed. This was still a restriction for lower-level soldiers. The results after dosage.
Recalling the dense mines, ubiquitous machine guns, and super-large-caliber heavy artillery deployed by the US military last night, even the traitors to the empire had better firepower density than their own troops.
Looking at the death statistics of more than a thousand people, Major General Kawaguchi became less confident in this operation for the first time.
"Your Excellency, breakfast is ready, please have some." The orderly delivered the freshly prepared breakfast.
Breakfast was very simple, consisting of some white rice with pickled radish and some canned meat. Major General Kawaguchi was not a gluttonous person, so he didn't pay attention to it.
But when he was about to put a piece of pickled radish into his mouth, the major general found that the soldiers were silently putting an unknown sea fish into his mouth.
“Didn’t I say that before? I want to eat the same food as the soldiers.” Major General Kawaguchi scolded the orderly on the side.
"Your Excellency, but...this..." the orderly became hesitant.
"Baga! Take the things away and exchange them for some food for the soldiers!"
"Hai!"
After a while, the orderly replaced the canned food on the major general's plate with sea fish like a soldier. The major general's face twisted after just one bite.
It was so unpalatable that it was so unpalatable that I couldn’t swallow it.
"Your Excellency, our supply fleet was bombed by the US military. Protein food can only last three days. This fish is the only protein food that can be obtained locally in large quantities, so..." The officer in charge of logistics Reported to the Major General anxiously.
Looking at the food in the lunch box, Kawaguchi Masahisa finally made up his mind. He forced himself to swallow the sea fish in his hand and then ordered, "Send a report to Commander Hyakutake saying that we request combat guidance."
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The term "combat guidance" was independently invented by the Japanese Army. Based on the Imperial Army's sensitivity to the word "defeat", front-line troops were shy when asking for reinforcements. "Combat guidance" is a vague way of asking for reinforcements, and the Japanese army likes to use the word "transfer into a battle". The lyrics can be described as a moment of great success at that time.
It stands to reason that Major General Kawaguchi Masahisa's response to the situation assessment was considered fast, and his request for reinforcements was submitted in a timely manner, but he never expected that the situation of his troops would deteriorate so quickly.
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1st Marine Division, Headquarters
"Mr. Kennedy, you realize this is a very serious allegation, don't you?" Vandergry Major General Ford looked at the young man in front of him and said.
"Yes, I know very well." Kennedy Jr. responded with a serious look.
"Well, as the person in charge here, I need to confirm with you." The major general crossed his hands on the table
"Why do you think Mr. He Chi deliberately let the soldiers issue signal, leading to an early exchange of fire with the Japanese army? ""Because of this?" Lieutenant Kennedy tapped the stained cloth bag in front of his feet with the toe of his shoe, and a smell came out.
"Someone saw this thing being thrown on the high ground of the New Japan Founding Army, and then the two sides started exchanging fire. I even suspected that someone was tipping off the Japanese." Kennedy vowed. said.
The major general looked at the things on the ground and said helplessly, "Lieutenant Kennedy, although Mr. Marshall asked me to take care of you, and I also know that you and He have some minor dissatisfaction, I cannot let you go for such a ridiculous reason." To investigate an ally who has given us significant support, unless..."
"Unless what?" Kennedy demanded.
"Unless you can catch him with conclusive evidence that his actions have harmed us." Major General Vandergrift spread his hands and planned to walk out, but as soon as he opened the door, he saw He Chi, along with an indigenous guide and several soldiers, were preparing to enter the jungle.
The natives held a few suspicious bags in their hands.
"He, what are you doing?" Major General Vandergrift looked at a few people, and his eyes involuntarily glanced at the guy in the native's hands.
"I'm going to investigate that guy's camp in Kawaguchi and see if I can cause them some trouble." He Chi turned around and responded.
"Well, in that case, I'll ask Colonel Edson to cooperate." Major General Vandergrift thought about the conversation in the tent just now, walked to He Chi and quietly added, "If you If there are any big moves, remember to tell me in advance. You know that temporary deployment of troops is sometimes too late..."
"Big moves? Um...Okay, I promise." He Chi nodded, but he In fact, I don't understand what the big move the major general refers to.
"Sir! I just reminded you!" As soon as He Chi left, Kennedy protested to Major General Degrift. As a result, the Major General also became angry.
"Lieutenant! Pay attention to your identity! Although I know your family is very powerful in Washington, this is my army! If you really want to give me orders, wait until you enter the White House or the Department of Defense Let’s talk about it later.”
After saying this, the major general walked away without looking back, leaving Kennedy to stay where he was in embarrassment.
At this moment, a young man from Massachusetts changed his life ambitions.
More than ten kilometers away, Colonel He Chi and Colonel Edson poked their heads out of their camouflage in the bushes.
"He, do you really need those guides? Why do I feel that you are more familiar with the roads here than they are." Colonel Edson asked in a low voice.
"It's just good luck, hush, someone is coming." He Chi responded and asked everyone to lower their heads.
I saw a dozen Japanese soldiers with water bottles hanging all over their bodies, coming to a pond formed by streams flowing out of the forest to fetch water. The whole process lasted more than ten minutes.
"This is the third wave today. It seems that this is one of their main water sources." He Chi and the colonel explained, and then waved to the back, and a native walked away carrying a bag. Come over.
He Chi explained a few words to him in native language, and the native then threw the bag into the water source with a thud.
Colonel Edson was stunned, "Hey, you don't want to poison these guys, do you?"
(End of this chapter)