Chapter 744 Flash 4
The wide and dry Salt River**, hundreds of three-leaf asymmetric propellers made a deafening buzz. The V-shaped water-cooled engine from Hanyang Engine Factory fanned a strong whirlwind, blowing the entire apron full of sand and dust.
Hundreds of soldiers dressed in special clothes and carrying bulging backpacks are boarding the albatross transport plane one after another. They wear wind mirrors, all kinds of guns around their necks, and their legs are full of all kinds of magazines. Even the rare "iron fist" rocket launchers of other divisions have as many as 20. .
In addition to the backpacks made by some people early, each of them has a square small bag in front of them, which is clearly visible in white.
Next to the apron, in the open sunshade tent blown by the whirlwind, a major general in the navy's uniform wearing the dark blue of the empire and two golden lines on the cuffs stood next to him, looking at a strong man in his thirties in front of the map to the four second lieutenants and company commanders.
"The 41st and 42nd attack squadrons have bombed there. The 47th and 48th bombardment squadrons will bomb the railway money in the north of the city before we arrive, clean up obstacles, and divert the enemy's fire!" The big man pointed to a photo next to the map and shouted, "Each of you should get this aerial photo. The task is very clear. There are only two bridges in New Mexico that can cross the Rio Grande and pass through tanks. One is El Paso opposite Juarez. That's the army's task. What we have to do is It's the railway bridge that occupied Albuquerque!"
"Toast of the bridge is Albuquerque City. The bridge is connected to the main road in the city. There are many buildings on both sides. Company 1 and Company 2 are responsible for the east bank. Remember to send someone to check whether there are explosives on the bridge immediately after arrival and get stuck in the buildings on both sides of the road!"
"On the west coast, the terrain is relatively open. There is only a hillside in the north. The 3rd company is responsible for the hillside highland, and the 4th company is responsible for guarding the bridge. Also, after arriving, it is also necessary to check whether the bridge has been equipped with explosives!"
"According to intelligence, there are about two U.S. military divisions stationed in Albuquerque, with about 30,000 people, as well as 30 tanks and at least 60 cannons. There will be air force support from tomorrow during the day, but we must rely on ourselves at night!"
"Although we only have four companies, the 1st Armored Division is moving from west to east, and the 1st Stepped Division is also rushing from south to north along the river bank. They all promised to arrive in 36 hours at the latest, but I hope you are ready to stick to it for 48 hours!"
"So, I need you to cheer me up from now on!"
"Hand the bridge!" The strong man's fist smashed the map board and shouted, "Special Service Team."
"Nine-headed bird! Don't die!"
After the company commanders got up as usual and shouted the group slogans, the five turned around and saluted at the same time, "S sir, the 9th Special Service Regiment is ready, please give an order!"
Feng Bangguo, the division commander of the Air Fourth Division, looked at the nine-headed birds in front of him and took a deep breath. The Ninth Special Service Regiment is one of the few airborne regiments that the Air Force can put into actual combat at present. As a seed force, the Air Force was not willing to let them take risks, but the Albuquerque Bridge is too important, and whether it is along The first infantry on the river bank, or the first armored division inserted from the Colorado Plateau, can't be found by the enemy and suddenly arrive at the bridge, so even if you are reluctant, you must take out the last killer!
"The airborne time is 8 o'clock at night, so I'm waiting for you to triumph!"
"Yes!"
"Boarding, boarding all!"
"Amunition, give me two more drums."
"Greade, help me put it in my pocket, yes, thank you."
"Machine gun, hang the machine gun. Don't lose it. I still have to rely on you to cover it!"
Yao Ge followed his comrades-in-arms and mounted a bag of bullets on the belt. After thinking about it, he grabbed two grenades from the side before running to the transport plane and drilling into the cabin. Five minutes later, the escorted 16 Mustangs with auxiliary fuel tanks took the lead in climbing into the sky, followed by as many as 56 albatross transport planes lined up and rushed into the blue sky.
====== "Report, the Ninth Secret Service Regiment has set off." Just moved to the war zone headquarters in Los Angeles, the staff saluteed and handed the telegram to Sun Jiugong.
"Where is the First Armored Division?"
"After killing the armored battalion, it has crossed Comgrace's movement towards Payson. An hour ago, the reconnaissance aircraft found that there was also a U.S. tank brigade and at least two divisions in front of them about near Payson."
"Did you tell them the news?"
"I told you, Division Chief Zhou said that they can't stop the armored division!"
The report of the staff made Sun Jiugong smile. Indeed, it can be seen from a small encounter in Congres that although the U.S. military has made a large number of tanks, it is still in the same exploration stage as in Europe. More often, it is still used in the stage of arraying and bombardment like the previous infantry, and does not know how to cut and cooperate with the small team.
However, heavy hammering and hitting iron is still the best tactic, so he immediately said, "Order the Air Fourth Division to send all the flying aircraft to bomb Payson, and be sure to kill and injure the enemy to open the way for the armored division."
"Yes!"
After the staff left, Sun Jiugong walked to the map again. It was only a matter of time for Juarez to conquer. At present, the biggest difficulty is Albuquerque. In addition to the Person tank brigade, there are no less than four U.S. infantry divisions in front of the First Armored Division, and there are also at least three in front of the first infantry division north along the river bank. Division, so it will be crucial for the special service regiment to block at least two infantry divisions, take the bridge first, and stick to the arrival of these two divisions!
It's much more difficult, but the result is too tempting. Once Albuquerque is taken, even if the encirclement is formed, no matter how powerful Carl is, it is impossible to take out the eight troops near Phoenix!
A full 1.5 million troops, if it is eliminated in Arizona, it will become a heavy weight that will crush the U.S. military! Now it depends on the speed of the armored division, and whether the airborne soldiers who are engaged in actual combat for the first time can play the role of strange soldiers.
"Order the 2nd Armored Division to accelerate to Glendale, and never let Carl's main force leave Phoenix for Albuquerque!"
====== Dallas.
In the U.S. military headquarters, Joseph Pershing, who had just returned to his post, also looked grim. He never thought that he had encountered the dilemma of his opponent's full-scale attack as soon as he took office. Except for the six armies that were retreating from San Francisco, almost all 20 other armies in the west were mobilized, but somehow He still feels that there is a serious shortage of troops.
A small encounter in Conce proves that a powerful Chinese tank force is interspersed to the east. No one knows what their size is, how many tanks there are, and how many infantry there are still no one knows. The planes sent to scout will be shot down almost as soon as they take off!
At the same time, a force that suddenly crossed the border 20 kilometers west of Juarez and had crossed Deming was also very quickly, and there were at least four infantry divisions behind them, with a large number of trucks.
Where are they aiming for?
Walking to the map, his eyes began to stop north along the Rio Grande to Albuquerque. His fingers pointed to Congres and extended to the east. Finally, when his eyes and fingers were turned together, he suddenly understood.
Immediately, cold sweat crawled all over the back!
Albuquerque!
The Chinese want to occupy Albuquerque, and then rely on the Rio Grande River in the east and the Colorado Plateau in the north, completely locking the eight troops led by Carl in Phoenix and Arizona!
The vicious plan is too vicious!
At the thought of the encirclement and annihilation of eight armies, Pershing felt cold. Los Angeles had lost one army. In order to cover the retreat of San Francisco and San Diego, one and a half troops were also lost during this period. If these eight armies were eaten, then a total of 30 troops were stationed on the west coast and transferred to the Mexican border before the war. It's equivalent to losing more than one-third! Not to mention New Mexico, I'm afraid that even the three defense lines on the west coast, including Texas and Utah, will be lost!
In addition to the viciousness, Pershing is not only throbbing for the courage of the other commander. One tank unit starts from Los Angeles and crosses 600 kilometers, and the other departs from Mexico to go straight for 343 kilometers. Not to mention how many jams will be faced along the way, I'm afraid it will take at least 4 days to march alone!
It was bold and vicious, but they forgot that the Rio Grande was not a dry river. Their tanks arrived in Albuquerque in time and could not cross the river! What's more, now that they have seen through it, they won't have any chance!
"George."
"Yes, General." Marshall turned around.
"Order Major General Thornton to be ready to blow up the bridge, and also inform Lieutenant General Carl that the purpose of the Chinese is to capture Albuquerque, so immediately the 37th Army and the 42nd Army will go to Trus, and the monk Markdana will fall!" Pershing's fingers drew an arc along the southwest of Albuquerque: "Order the 57th Army, which withdrew from Mexico, give up its original goal, and immediately support Albuquerque, and must arrive there within four days."
"Yes, General." After Marshall's salute, when he was about to leave to send a telegram, he suddenly remembered something and turned around and said, "General, the expeditionary force led by British Lieutenant General Allenby will arrive in Santa Fe tomorrow morning, only 80 kilometers away from Albuquerque. Do you want it?"
"Very good. Call General Allenby in my name immediately and ask him to send troops to cross the west bank of the Albuquerque Defense Bridge after arrival."
"Yes, General."
Marshall was about to turn around to convey the order when suddenly a shadow hit him and rushed to the office and shouted, "General, the reconnaissance aircraft has news. They found the Chinese tank troops west of Payson. Now they are less than 20 kilometers away from the tank brigade of Baker and General George Patton!"
In addition, Glendale in the west, south and back of Phoenix also found Chinese tank troops!
"God, how many tanks did they send out!" Several staff officers next to him shivered, but Pershing stood up and asked, "How many tanks and infantry are there opposite Payson?"
"The pilot said that there are more than 200 vehicles, and at least 600 trucks and other vehicles are behind!"
"Oh my God!"
Hearing this number, Marshall, who was about to convey the order, was stunned. No one expected that the Chinese would take out so many tanks. After losing a former tank battalion, his friend Patton had only 373 tanks in his hand at this moment. Can he stop it when his surname is not as good as the other party?
====== "Quick!"
"Get ready."
"Those bitches are right in front!" George Patton shouted as he ran. A total of 373 tanks of all kinds were arranged in three rows, and all the cold muzzles pointed in the direction of Congles.
Behind, more infantry are digging trenches like crazy. Shovels and iron picks rise and fall, and the mud and sand are flying all over the sky.
"George, have you contacted Murphy?" Baker stopped the galloping George Patton.
"No."
Baker's face stiffened. It had been almost 3 hours since Murphy sent back the news of the attack. Three thousand people and dozens of tanks did not send back a telegram in 3 hours. What does it mean? Counting the marching time, that is to say, it took them less than 40 minutes to annihire all of Murphy's troops!
Such a strong combat effectiveness made Baker short of breath. He grabbed George Patton and finally took care of him: "George, tank combat is different from infantry, and it is also different from cavalry. When they come, you must cooperate with me and move as much as possible, and then the infantry should follow up quickly."
"Okay!" Young Patton nodded: "I won't stop until I run out of gas!
(to be continued)