At about 3 a.m. the next day, it was the darkest time before dawn. The fleet approached the western waters of Natuna Island. When the breakup came, the destroyer continued to release rubber boats into the sea on the dark sea. Later, the team members boarded the rubber boats one by one. The captain of the US destroyer ship saw Li Yunlong and others off: "General Li, there are heavy artillery from the Japanese army on the island. Now it is about 15 kilometers away from the island, so we can only send it here. Soon the landing fleet in the south will set off, and we will serve as a warning in this area."

"Goodbye! Welcome the news of our victory!" After saying that, Li Yunlong waved his hand and got on the rubber boat. He should have chosen to launch an attack at night, but the situation of the Japanese army on Natuna Island was unclear, so Li Yunlong had to choose to launch an attack in the early morning. The rubber boat slid less than 10 kilometers, and a roar came from the sky.[]

"Commander! The US bomber group is very punctual! Look at it almost every second!" A subordinate said in surprise. "No, no matter how good the Americans' concept of time is indeed worth learning from. The implementation of combat plans is very meticulous, especially the American bombing is very efficient." As soon as Li Yunlong finished speaking, a large number of aircraft groups appeared in the southwest. Under the cover of fighter jets, the bomber group roared in.

Originally, Li Yunlong expected to see the air combat scene, but unfortunately the Japanese did not launch an action combat aircraft. Obviously, the Japanese retained shore-based combat aircraft. First, they did not want to fight with the US Air Force, and the Japanese could not afford it. Second, they used shore-based combat aircraft to deter the US aircraft carrier fleet, so the Japanese army must maintain strong air strength. Third, the more important task of the Japanese shore-based combat aircraft is to counterattack the landing operations of the US and British Allied Forces.

The Natuna Island covers an area of ​​about 2,000 square kilometers, located between the Malay Peninsula and Kalimantan Island. There are tropical rainforests on the island, and the vegetation is very lush due to the tropical climate. Originally, the Natuna Islands were not valued by the Japanese army, and a small number of Japanese military police troops were stationed on the island. However, after the US and British Allied Forces captured the Malay Peninsula, the Natuna Islands showed important strategic value.

There was no airport on the island, and the Japanese army had no time to build an airport, so they had to increase their defensive forces. In fact, the British army's intelligence was wrong. MacArthur's judgment was relatively accurate. There was indeed a brigade force on the island, including a heavy artillery brigade. The 152 mm heavy artillery can cover the surrounding waters. The strike distance can reach 16 kilometers.

Even though the Japanese army believed that Natuna Island was important, it could not deploy heavy troops on the island. The reason was that it was impossible to determine whether the US and British Allied Forces used troops against it. In addition, if the island was within the range of US combat aircraft, if the heavy troops were placed on the island, it would not be sure to defend it. If the US and British Allied Forces carried out cross-island combat, the island would lose its strategic value. However, the Japanese base camp made a fatal mistake, and he used the combat experience with the Chinese on the Americans.

The Japanese believe that when landing on Kalimantan Island, the Chinese Expeditionary Force will definitely be dispatched. The reason is that the reconnaissance force that appeared in Mike Bay is the reconnaissance force of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, so the Chinese Expeditionary Force will undoubtedly join the battle landing on Kalimantan Island. Considering the strong offensive ability of the Chinese team and the strong US Navy as backing, with the Chinese combat capabilities, they will directly attack Kalimantan Island.

Frankly speaking, the anti-landing war formulated by the Japanese army was targeted at the Chinese Expeditionary Force, which was passive to the landing war of the US and British forces, and they were active and artificial, and unexpectedly received miraculous results. Therefore, it is reasonable for the Japanese army to not pay special attention to Natuna Island. There are nearly 300 islands in the Natuna Islands, and Natuna Island is the largest island. The only suitable island for landing war is the southern waters of the island, while the other three directions are densely covered with reefs and the sea conditions are fierce. Therefore, the Japanese army placed the defense center in the south.

If it were in the summer storm season, the landing operation could not be carried out at all. Fortunately, it is a season of calm and stable waves. Even so, the surrounding waters of Natuna Island are still turbulent. For safety reasons, Li Yunlong chose the northwest where the sea conditions and reefs are most dense. As the saying goes, the safest place is also the most dangerous place.

"Enter the reef wave area immediately, please be careful!" Li Yunlong issued a warning, making everyone beware. The rubber boats that the Marines were riding, each carrying 20 people, and 50 rubber boats were also very spectacular on the sea. "Report to the commander, the US military command called, according to the reconnaissance plane report, no Japanese troops were found in the northwest of the island!" A correspondent reported.

"Don't be careless, follow the landing operation plan we have formulated, and implement it meticulously!" At this time, a large number of US combat aircraft launched bombardment against any suspicious military facilities, aiming to confuse the Japanese army. In addition, the most important task of the US bomber group is to cover the smooth landing of the Marine Corps.

The Japanese brigade team on the island, the brigade commander Akiyamada, leaned on a command knife with both hands, and the outer uniform was lined with a snow-white collar. The uniforms of the Japanese Nanyang Front were a bit special, and all officers were all white lapels. "Report to the commander of the brigade that no landing ships were found in the southern waters." "Order the heavy artillery brigade to be on standby and not expose the target!" Akiyamada.

"Report, Northwest Lookout Report! There are about 50 rubber boats, with an estimated force of about 1,000." A communications officer reported quickly. "It is absolutely impossible to use 1,000 people to launch a landing battle. It is difficult to be the other party's reconnaissance force?" The adjutant did not explain. Akiyamada smiled and said, "I really underestimate my great Japanese Imperial Army and ordered the hidden troops to not expose the target first. After the other party landed, they would be eliminated on the shore." Akiyamada's arrogance laid the groundwork for failure.

The Japanese army deployed two fast brigades in the western and northwest of the island, but Akiyamada never thought that what kind of troops came up. The vanguard rubber boat stopped in a group of chaotic reefs about 300 meters away from the shore. The team members diverted some of the team members from the rubber ship. These team members who climbed the reef set up light and heavy machine guns and mortars in a blink of an eye.

In this attack, the Marines not only carried their own weapons, but also equipped with 50 American light and heavy machine guns and fifty mortars. Until the first rubber boat landed on the shore, there was still no movement on the shore. At this time, dozens of planes were hovering in the sky. Obviously, the US pilots saw the Marines landing and consciously took on the cover mission.

When Li Yunlong landed on the shore, his command had already controlled the landing ground about 100 meters on the shore. Just as Li Yunlong stepped on the shore, a 92 infantry shell suddenly exploded dozens of meters away, and then the dense shells fell down. The team members quickly dispersed without giving instructions to find a hidden place. Li Yunlong hid behind a reef, held a telescope and observed in front, but saw nothing. It was obvious that the Japanese army was prepared.

The Kung Fu team members used the favorable terrain on the shore to move forward. The Japanese army's dense artillery fire caused dozens of marines to be casualties. "The US bomber is a good meal, why didn't they see the Japanese artillery position?" A subordinate roared in anger. "The Japanese artillery position must have been disguised and hidden. Don't blame others, organize troops to assault forward!" Li Yunlong ordered decisively.
Chapter completed!