After General Hitoshi Anami took over as Southern Army Commander, he immediately took over the entire formation of the Southern Army. A large number of troops are gathering in predetermined areas. In particular, the vanguard force that was to be sent to Philippine Islands, namely Philippine Area Army, was given priority by boat to Treasure Island.
At the same time, Island Nation's Army Air Corps also dispatched a large number of troops to Okinawa Islands and Treasure Island. They will provide protection for the Island Nation's Army's transport fleet. Once intercepted by German Navy, they will launch an attack and cover the transport fleet's successful arrival at Philippine Islands.
On February 13, Prince Kan'in Kotohito summoned General Hitoshi Anami and Lieutenant General Philippines Front Commander Shigeharu Matsumori.
"Nishio-kun, Suematsu-kun, are you ready?" General Prince Kan'in Kotohito asked.
"Your Highness, the entire Philippine Area Army is ready for battle and can launch an attack at any time! We are confident that we can capture the entire Philippine Islands within the specified time!" Lieutenant General Shigeharu Matsumori replied.
"Well, very good. This battle is related to the Empire's future, and we must win! Nishio-kun, the burden on your shoulders is very heavy!" Prince Kan'in Kotohito said.
"Your Highness, Nishio is deeply honored to be able to contribute to the future of the Empire!" General Hitoshi Anami replied.
Southern Army Commander has a heavy burden on his shoulders, but equally, if he can win, it means a huge credit. It is not impossible to even be promoted again, become a marshal, and move to a higher position. Therefore, General Hitoshi Anami very much hopes that he can lead Southern Army to defeat German Army this time and occupy South Seas and Australia.
"Nishio-kun, Suematsu-kun, if you are ready, then launch the attack in three days! United States The troops stationed at Philippines will fully cooperate with us. Therefore, this operation "It shouldn't be difficult. The biggest danger is undoubtedly German Navy's obstruction. Of course, Army Air Corps will fully cooperate with you," General Prince Kan'in Kotohito said.
This time Island Nation's Army attacks Philippine Islands, and the US troops stationed at Philippines will not resist. Even Philippine Government supported by United States will cooperate. This allows Island Nation's Army to easily occupy the entire territory of Philippine Islands. Of course, Island Nation's Army just borrowed Philippines and borrowed the facilities of Philippines. Even if Island Nation occupies Philippines, it will not rule there. Everything is just a play performed by Americans and Island Nation people.
It is precisely because of this that Island Nation's Army was able to attack South Seas and Australia without the support of the navy. Otherwise, they would not have such a chance at all. If you cross the sea without sea control, you will only be sent to Pacific Ocean by German Navy to feed the fish.
Of course, the existence of German Navy is also a huge threat to the Island Nation's Army. So they can only hope that after Island Nation Navy becomes stronger, he can defeat German Navy in one fell swoop and drive them out of South Seas and Pacific Ocean.
"Hi, Your Highness!" General Hitoshi Anami and Lieutenant General Shigeharu Matsumori both replied.
After this summons, Lieutenant General Shigeharu Matsumori immediately rushed back to Takao located south of Treasure Island. His frontal headquarters is temporarily established here. His headquarters will not be moved to Philippines until the troops land at Philippine Islands.
Philippine Area Army of the Island Nation's Army is a unit belonging to the Southern Army. The entire Philippine Area Army has not many troops. In addition to the 14th Infantry Division, there are only the independent 49th and 53rd Brigades. The entire front army only has more than 30,000 people.
The organization of this time and space Island Nation's Army has also undergone great changes. Perhaps to please Americans, the organization of the Island Nation's Army also began to align with the US Army. Originally, many divisions in the Island Nation's Army were four-unit divisions, but after the reform, except for a few divisions, most divisions were replaced by three-unit divisions. Due to financial constraints, Island Nation's Army's division could not equip a large number of artillery and Armored Forces like the United States army, so in the end it became nothing more than a four-dimensional army.
On the morning of February 16, the 14th Infantry Division under the Island Nation's Army Philippine Area Army was independently combined into the 49th and 53rd Brigades, with a total of more than 30,000 people. They boarded dozens of merchant ships and set off from Takao, crossed Bashi Strait, and headed for Luzon Island.
Island Nation's Army Air Corps dispatched hundreds of aircraft to provide them with protection. Of course, there are more Island Nation fighters on standby at the Treasure Island airport. Once the transport fleet is attacked, they will immediately take off to reinforce them.
In fact, German Army never expected that Island Nation's Army would dare to launch an attack without Island Nation Navy gaining sea control, nor did he expect that Americans would give up Philippine Islands. So much so that Island Nation's Army Philippine Area Army landed at Bangui north of Luzon Island in the early morning of February 17 without any obstruction.
The US military stationed here directly handed over the defense area to the Island Nation's Army after the Island Nation's Army landed. Even those Philippines people working at the port fully cooperated with the Island Nation's Army in loading and unloading, allowing Island Nation's Army to disembark the ship in a very short time.
Subsequently, after the Island Nation's Army Philippine Area Army landed, they immediately went south along the highway and advanced rapidly. Even Americans prepared a large number of Truck in Philippines, all of which were given to the Island Nation's Army for use. This makes Island Nation's Army's advancement speed very fast.
At the same time, the government of the island country announced that because a fishing boat of the island country was sunk by the Philippine Coast Guard in Philippine waters, the island country officially declared war on the Philippines.
What is strange is that, as Philippines's Suzerain, US government remains silent about this, as if they don't even know that Philippines has been attacked.
The Philippines people showed no resistance at all to the Island Nation people who suddenly invaded them. There are even many Philippines people who provide services specifically for Island Nation people to make money. Everything seems so harmonious.
Of course, this is also because the Island Nation people restrained their bestiality and did not go on a killing spree in Philippines. The generals and officers of the Island Nation's Army repeatedly warned the soldiers that they must abide by military discipline in Philippines and not act recklessly. Otherwise, the general will deal with it.
The reason why Island Nation's Army is so strict is because he doesn't want to offend United States. Otherwise, they may not get support from Americans in the future.
It was with the strong support of Americans that Island Nation's Army Philippine Area Army captured the entire Philippine Islands in just three days.