"Baga! How could this happen? How could Germany people's firepower be so strong?" Island Nation's Army 2nd Division Commander Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi couldn't believe the facts in front of him at all. The four main infantry regiments under 2nd Division were all suppressed, and suffered heavy losses under the powerful firepower of German military. Now, losses are continuing to soar. Such a result was really difficult for him to accept.
"Your Excellency Division Commander, the firepower of the Germany people is indeed too powerful. It is much stronger than the last World War. News from the front line, The rifles equipped by the Germany people are almost all automatic rifles, and their firing rate is much faster than the Type 38 rifle we are equipped with," said Colonel Kinoshita Takeo.
"Perhaps this is the confidence of an industrial power! Germany, as the world's number one industrial power, controls the world's largest colony and has inexhaustible resources. There is no need to worry about resource issues at all. Therefore, their army can have the most powerful firepower in the world and there is no need to worry about insufficient ammunition. But, we can't!" Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi had a trace of bitterness on his face. Facing an opponent like Germany, they were really helpless. It's like a beggar trying to challenge a rich man.
"Your Excellency Division Commander, Your Excellency Commander, please come over immediately." A staff officer reported.
"Okay, I get it!" Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi nodded.
"Your Excellency Division Commander, Your Excellency Commander is probably dissatisfied with our delay in opening up the situation." Colonel Kinoshita Takeo was a little worried.
"2nd Division's soldiers have tried their best. It's not that our soldiers are greedy for life and fear of death, but Germany people are too strong." Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi said. Of course he could guess the reason why Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō summoned him. However, on this issue, the entire 2nd Division has tried its best. They were suppressed entirely because the Germany people were too powerful.
Colonel Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi and Kinoshita Takeo took a transport boat and boarded the transport ship where the 28th Army headquarters was located. As soon as the two of them entered Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō's office, they saw the face that was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
"Your Excellency Commander, Yoshimoto Teiichi is reporting to you!" Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi saluted respectfully.
"Yoshimoto-kun, please sit down!" Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō said expressionlessly.
Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi Bowed and saluted, then sat down. As for Colonel Kinoshita Takeo, he stood aside respectfully. There is no place for him to sit here. In the strict hierarchical Island Nation's Army, low-level officers have absolutely no rights or even dignity in front of senior officers.
"Yoshimoto-kun, how is the situation on the front line? When will 2nd Division be able to break through the Germany people's defense? If the war continues to be stalemate like this, it will not be of any benefit to us." Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō said.
"Your Excellency Commander, we are already trying our best to launch an attack. However, the firepower of the Germany people is so strong that we are completely suppressed by them. The losses of the troops are very high now, and we will not be able to break through their defense lines in a short time." Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi said bravely.
Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō's face suddenly became even more ugly.
"Yoshimoto-kun, you should know very well how much we pay in order to create a favorable combat environment for 2nd Division as much as possible. Above our heads, Army Air Corps fighter planes are dealing with the enemy. Every moment, fighter planes are shot down and precious pilots lose their lives. However, if we do not go out to fight If you use the machine, Germany's Bomber will immediately fly over your heads and attack. In that case, you will face greater pressure. Therefore, I hope 2nd Division can seize the time and break through the Germany's defense line," said Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō.
Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi nodded, he also knew this. It was precisely because of this that he felt great pressure. If this landing operation failed and they suffered heavy losses, he might not be able to explain to Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō. Even Area Army Headquarters will definitely punish him severely.
"Your Excellency Commander, I will do my best. The soldiers of 2nd Division will also do their best! Even if they are all killed in battle, it is absolutely impossible to retreat even half a step!" Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi said.
Lieutenant General Sakurai Shozo nodded. "Yoshimoto-kun, the 2nd Division is one of the two most powerful divisions in the empire. The reason why you are the first to fight in this landing operation is to open up the situation as soon as possible. Our enemy is too powerful, so we must do our best. We can defeat them quickly and occupy Nanyang. Then we can seize the resources here and develop ourselves. Otherwise, it will be more difficult for us to reverse the situation once the Germans free up their hands."
Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi also knows this. Therefore, he knows how big the task on his shoulders is.
"Your Excellency Commander, Area Army Headquarters came to Telegram and asked how long it will take for us to gain a firm foothold in Borneo. In addition, 3rd Air Force also said that their losses are too great. If we don't hurry up, they won't be able to hold on!" 28th Army Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Iwapachi Gōyū reported.
"Tell Mr. Commander that we are thinking of a solution. 3rd Air Force also responded to them, asking them to persist. Without the support of Army Air Corps, it would be even more difficult for us to successfully log in to Borneo." Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō said.
"Hi, Mr. Commander." Rear Admiral Iwapachi Gōyū immediately went to send Telegram.
Area Army Headquarters and 3rd Air Force's interference made 2nd Division Commander Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi feel great pressure again. 2nd Division and 6th Division are known as the two most powerful divisions among the Island Nation's Army. Countless Island Nation's Army generals have high hopes for them. But now, 2nd Division has been completely suppressed and suffered heavy losses. This naturally disappointed many people. If the war situation continues to be stalemate like this and it is still unable to open up the situation, maybe he, Division Commander, will be done for. Even committing seppuku is not impossible.
"Sir Commander, please rest assured, 2nd Division will definitely defeat Germany!" Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi looked determined.