The fighting on the Brunei City front continued fiercely. Despite a night of savage attacks, not only had they failed to tear open the German defensive line, they had instead suffered grievous losses themselves. Yet Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma, commander of the 14th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army, and Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka, commander of the 7th Area Army, still chose to have their troops continue the assault.
It was not what they wanted, but they were already riding a tiger and unable to get off. Having committed major forces to the attack on Brunei City and already suffered heavy losses, if they abandoned the offensive now, they would have to bear the consequences of a failed operation.
Lieutenant Generals Masaharu Honma and Seiichi Tanaka still clung to a thread of wishful thinking. Although their troops had suffered immense losses, if they could capture Brunei City, then no loss would be too great to accept. After all, as long as they defeated the 23rd Army Group, they would soon receive even more reinforcements. Moreover, they would become famous in a single battle, earning immense merit and glory.
"Reorganize the troops and launch another attack! The Germans have fierce firepower, along with support from naval guns. But that cannot conceal their embarrassing shortage of troops. As long as we keep attacking without pause, we will definitely defeat them!" Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma ordered.
"Yes, Commander!" Lieutenant General Masami Maeda replied.
"Tanaka, it seems that this time, we must fight with everything we have and hold nothing back. Otherwise, we are doomed to lose this time," Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma said.
Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka nodded. "Honma, the 7th Area Army will give its all!"
Only after receiving Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka's affirmative reply did Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma feel