Nimitz smoked a cigar with a solemn expression. President Roosevelt demanded that he complete this plan at all costs, which has greater strategic significance than actual results.

Is it really necessary to pay the price of annihilating the entire attacking force to achieve this goal?

Nimitz was even worried that even if he gritted his teeth and agreed to one of the two plans of the combat staff.

Without the escort of fighter jets, can the bomber group escape the layers of interception by the Chinese Air Force and ground anti-aircraft firepower and successfully launch an air attack on Nanjing?

After thinking for a while, Nimitz said: "Can we find a way to take off a mixed fleet from the sea? What I mean is to use aircraft carriers to send them as close to mainland China as possible."

"Your Majesty General, I understand what you mean.

However, given the current situation between the enemy and ourselves in the Pacific Ocean, as well as the damage to the two fleets of our navy, if we rashly approach the waters near China's first island chain.

It is extremely dangerous. This danger not only comes from the sea and the air, but the greater threat is the submarine force of the Chinese Navy.

They are the most bloodthirsty and cruel underwater wolves. If our aircraft carrier battle group is discovered by them, it will be difficult to survive."

After hearing what the combat staff said, Nimitz immediately gave up the idea of ​​launching bombing missions from the sea, because bombing the Chinese capital was certainly important.

But our own aircraft carrier battle group is obviously more important.

After pondering for a long time, Nimitz said: "In this case, let's implement the two plans you mentioned earlier."

"Two plans to be implemented at the same time?" the combat staff asked uncertainly.

"Yes, this should have a higher chance of success, right?" Nimitz said: "Submit our plan to the president, and then start preparations. Once the president calls back and agrees, we can implement it.

"

"Yes, General, I'll take care of it right away." The combat staff quickly lowered his head and responded, then turned around and took the order to leave.

On the same day, Roosevelt, who was eager to retaliate against the Chinese and boost the morale of his people and the military, approved Nimitz.

Agree with the air raid plan submitted by Nimitz.

After getting Roosevelt's approval, Nimitz felt free to go ahead with the matter.

Three days later, a U.S. Air Force bomber group of about twenty B-17 Flying Fortress bombers, escorted by a group of P-38 fighter jets, quietly entered a military airport in the French colony in northern Vietnam.

On the same day, a group of about 30 bombers also quietly stationed at two military airports on Luzon Island, an important place in the northern Philippines.

In order to prevent the Chinese from launching another air attack, the US military has greatly strengthened the Philippines' air defense and sea defense capabilities during the past period.

Especially in terms of air defense, not only a large number of fighter jets were deployed, but also a considerable number of anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns were mobilized, forming a dense and complete air defense firepower network.

In the past ten days, the first batch of 100,000 US Army forward troops, which began landing from the Indian Ocean, went through a rapid march.

It also arrived at the northern border area of ​​Myanmar three days ago, and arrived at the front lines of Longling and Tengchong on the same day as the Air Force bombing task force stationed at the French colonial military airport in Vietnam.

The first batch of U.S. troops arriving for reinforcements this time reached more than 8,000 troops, and Longling and Tengchong each received 4,000 reinforcements.

In addition, the reinforcements also brought a batch of artillery, which made up for the loss of frontline commander Morgan's artillery by the Chinese Air Force air attack.

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Mandalay, MacArthur is furious.

Because Roosevelt insisted on carrying out retaliatory air raids and bombings on Nanjing, the capital of China, Nimitz originally deployed him to Myanmar to prepare for the airdrop of the 82nd Paratrooper Airborne Troops and cooperate with ground troops to defeat the Chinese [***] team.

A group of fighters, bombers, and transport aircraft were mobilized from the Nujiang Defense Line, causing MacArthur's combat plan to be temporarily shelved.

As a result, MacArthur had to order Morgan and other frontline commanders to suspend the attack and wait for transport aircraft to be brought in from the mainland and other places before launching an attack on Gaoligong Mountain and Songshan.

Morgan received reinforcements, and with his strength restored, he was planning to attack Songshan again on a large scale to avenge his previous humiliation.

However, he received instructions from MacArthur to stay on standby. Angrily, he immediately sent a message to MacArthur outlining the pros and cons.

At this time, MacArthur was furious. After Colonel Mick briefly described the contents of Morgan's message, he was angrily rebuked by MacArthur.

"What does he know? Without the assistance of the airborne troops, in such a terrain environment, our army's mechanization and artillery advantages would be difficult to exert.

How many casualties will it cost to capture Songshan?" MacArthur blushed and poured all his anger on Morgan's message.

Mick did not dare to say more, but waited cautiously for MacArthur to vent his anger before he cautiously said: "But, General, there is one thing, Morgan is right.

If we don't take the opportunity to attack now, we will wait until reinforcements from Squadron [***] arrive from the rear to the front in a steady stream.

By then, won't it be more difficult for us to capture Songshan and Gaoligong Mountains?

It is even more impossible to break through the natural dangers of the Nu River of the [***] team."

MacArthur thought for a while, calmed down his anger a little, and told Mick, "Let's do this. Call Morgan back and attack with all our strength. It would be better if we can capture Songshan before Chinese reinforcements arrive. If not, then let's go ahead."

Stand by and wait for changes in the war situation."

Mick nodded, turned around and took the order to leave.

MacArthur stared at the map and pondered for a while, and finally slapped the Kunming Road on the map. If the Chinese reinforcements really gathered on the Nujiang line, then we would make a big gamble.

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On the Longling front line, Morgan was restored by MacArthur's change of attitude. He was eager to avenge his shame and was immediately overjoyed.

He immediately ordered his adjutant to gather the officers and begin to deploy a battle plan for another attack on Songshan.

Songshan, [***] line of defense.

After more than a week of intensive repairs, and with the help of paratroopers, the Songshan defense line became much stronger.

It can almost be called a solid fortress.

General Cun Qi, accompanied by Wang Dafei, Adjutant Chen, Zhao Sandao and others, walked in the modified and reinforced trenches.

I couldn't help but sigh: "With such solid fortifications and the determination of the soldiers of the three armies to fight to the death, even if the British and American coalition forces number one hundred thousand, why should they be afraid!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Wang Dafei and said: "Brother Wang, you are indispensable for this."

Wang Dafei waved his hand modestly and said: "General, thank you very much. This is also thanks to the strong support of General Tang Huaiyuan and compatriots from all walks of life in the rear areas of Yunnan.

In such a short period of time, a large amount of steel, wood and other urgently needed materials for construction of fortifications were delivered to us.

They also helped us dig tunnels. After all, we were able to build the Songshan Fortress in such a short period of time thanks to the strong help of tens of millions of compatriots and elders!"

Cun Qi nodded in agreement, "This is a patriotic war to protect our country. The people share the same hatred as us. We will definitely win this war."

The group of people talked, discussed, and patrolled around the position.

When they were about to return to the headquarters, a scout suddenly got into the trench and found them.

Seeing the scout's expression hurriedly and his breathing rapid, Wang Dafei quickly asked: "What's wrong? What happened? Don't be anxious, breathe slowly and speak slowly."

Because the scout was running so fast, his lung capacity increased so much that he was almost speechless.

I was out of breath, and my face turned red from holding back.

An orderly quickly took off the water bottle from his body and handed it to him. He quickly opened it and drank for a while.

After taking two more deep breaths, I finally calmed down my excitement a little.

"Brigade, Sir Wang, the British and American coalition forces have once again moved from Longling to Songshan! This time they came out in full force, not only with a large number of artillery, but also with groups of tanks." The scout finally said that he risked his life.

Reconnaissance information.

"The American Japs are out in full force? So their reinforcements have arrived?" Wang Dafei and Cun Qi looked at each other. The former patted the scout on the shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work. You should go and rest first."

The scout answered yes, turned around and took the order to leave.

Watching the scout disappear in the winding traffic ditch, Wang Dafei said to Cun Qi: "General, it seems that the moment of decisive battle has arrived. We should notify the friendly forces in Gaoligong Mountain and make them prepared."

"Yeah." Cun Qi nodded in agreement.

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Shenyang, Northeast Frontier Defense Force Headquarters.

General Du Ting, the current commander-in-chief of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force, placed a telegram on the conference table and glanced at the major generals at the group and division levels of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force who were present at the meeting.

He said in a deep voice: "My colleagues, this is the personal telegraph order that our great Commander-in-Chief, Chairman Zhang Xinghan and Chairman Zhang Xinghan, the founder of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force, just sent to us."

Having said this, he clearly paused and raised his voice: "Chairman Zhang ordered us to immediately launch a full-line offensive against the hateful Soviets and recover our vast territories such as Vladivostok and Sakhalin."

"Chief Commander, our Northeastern Border Guards have rested for too long, and our brothers have been looking forward to this day for a long time.

It’s time for the old guys on the other side to pay the price for their crimes of occupying our territory!”

"That is, the tragedy of Jiangdong Thirty-Six Tun is as vivid as yesterday. It's time to pay for it with blood!" The commanders of the two group armies expressed their opinions with indignation.

Other division-level officers also spoke out in agreement.

"Very good. It seems that you are all holding back your energy. Then return to your respective jurisdictions immediately and prepare to fight!" Du Ting nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand to give instructions.

"Yes!" Everyone agreed in a loud voice, and soon dispersed.

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Cullen, General Headquarters of the Northwest Frontier Army.
Chapter completed!