Island Nation's Army 2nd Division stopped the attack, making the beach quiet. However, the battle between German Air Force and Island Nation's Army Air Force did not stop. Fighters from both sides were still engaged in a fierce battle in the air.
Although, Island Nation's Army Air Force has already suffered heavy losses in air combat. However, they could not withdraw from the battle. Otherwise, once they evacuate, German Air Force's Dive Bomber and the anti-ground Attacker will be able to launch attacks. At that time, not only the 2nd Division that has landed will become the target of German Air Force's Bomber and ground-based Attacker attacks, but also those transport ships and merchant ships at sea will also be attacked. In that case, their losses will skyrocket.
After all, if a transport ship or merchant ship is sunk, Island Nation's Army will lose hundreds or thousands of people. This kind of loss speed is much faster than the loss during the landing operation on the beach.
At the same time, German military 225th Infantry Division's artillery was still firing, attacking Island Nation's Army on the beach. Use cannonballs to eliminate as many Island Nation people as possible. However, the intensity of the bombardment was not as strong as before. The previous high-intensity battles also made German Army's artillery very tired.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Shells exploded on the beach one after another, leaving craters. Although there is a buffer of gravel, the power of these shells is more or less limited. But overall, it can still cause considerable casualties to Island Nation people.
Island Nation's Army 2nd Division The surviving soldiers lay on the beach one after another, praying that the shells would not fall on their heads. In that case, they are dead.
Some Island Nation soldiers seemed unable to accept such a result. You know, 2nd Division is one of the most capable troops among the Island Nation's Army. They paid such heavy losses, but still couldn't break through the German Army's defense line. Such a result is really unacceptable. Many Island Nation soldiers can't help but wonder, are the Germany people really invincible? In that case, how could they win the war? The originally unwavering confidence was shaken by the defeat in the battle.
"Let it get dark as soon as possible! After dark, send all Reconnaissance Regiment, Combat Engineer Regiment and Logistics Regiment to the shore. This time, we must do our best to fight the final battle with the Germany people!" Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi ordered.
"Hi, Your Excellency Division Commander." Colonel Kinoshita Takeo nodded. With the four main infantry regiments all suffering heavy losses, 2nd Division had no other choice but to send all other second-line troops to the battlefield. In that case, there might be a glimmer of opportunity.
At the same time, Island Nation's Army 28th Army Commander Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō also summoned Island Nation's Army 54th Division Commander Lieutenant General Akiyama Yoshimitsu. Although 54th Division was a division formed later, it was a three-unit division with only three main infantry regiments. However, when 2nd Division tried his best and failed to succeed, Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō had no choice but to pin his hopes on other troops.
"Akiyama-kun, I believe you already know the situation on the front line very well. 2nd Division was unable to attack for a long time and suffered heavy losses. Germany people are stronger than we expected. This battle It will be a very difficult battle. Therefore, I hope 54th Division will do his best when he arrives on the battlefield. Otherwise, it may be difficult for us to win this battle," said Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō.
"Commander, please rest assured, 54th Division will definitely fight to the death. The final victory will definitely belong to us!" Lieutenant General Akiyama Yoshimitsu replied firmly.
Lieutenant General Akiyama Yoshimitsu also knows the news that 2nd Division suffered heavy losses. He also knows that German military is very powerful. However, Lieutenant General Akiyama Yoshimitsu believes that although 2nd Division suffered heavy losses, it also caused considerable casualties to Germany people. In this case, it will undoubtedly be very easy to wait until the main force of 54th Division lands at night, and then cooperate with the remaining troops of 2nd Division to defeat German defensive line. At that time, he will be able to easily obtain a heavy military exploit.
Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō nodded with satisfaction. "Akiyama-kun, I won't go into details about the importance of this battle. However, I can tell you clearly that not only Your Excellency Front Commander is paying attention to this landing battle, but Your Excellency Southern Army Commander is also paying close attention to it. As long as we can defeat the Germany people, then you will be the heroes of the Empire."
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander! The lower-level ones will definitely win!" Lieutenant General Akiyama Yoshimitsu promised.
Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō gave a few more instructions and asked Lieutenant General Akiyama Yoshimitsu to go back and get ready. Tonight, 54th Division has to go to the battlefield and fight. Lieutenant General Sakurai Shōzō hopes that their attack at night will be successful. After all, this is 28th Army's last strength now. Although, 28th Army also has a Infantry Division group, namely 55th Division. However, this division is still at Zamboanga. There will definitely be no way to put it to use in a short period of time. Therefore, now he can only place his hopes on 2nd Division and 54th Division.
Time passed little by little, and when night began to fall, Island Nation's Army Air Force, who had been fighting fiercely for a day, began to evacuate this sea area and returned to the airport of Philippine Islands.
Likewise, German Air Force fighter planes troops also retreated. The time now was no longer enough for Dive Bomber and Attacker to launch a round of attacks, so they had to give up.
During this day's battle, the German Air Force 5th Air Group fighter force shot down hundreds of Island Nation's Army Air Force fighter jets. This was achieved even though Island Nation's Army Air Force tried his best to avoid it. Otherwise, they will shoot down more Island Nation's Army Air Force fighters.
German Air Force also lost some fighter jets during the battle. But the total number is only a dozen. And most of them are BF-109 fighters. The FW-190 fighter suffered fewer losses.
After dark, Island Nation's Army 2nd Division's remaining troops continued to land. Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Teiichi is obviously planning to make a desperate move. And Island Nation's Army 54th Division also started logging in. Not only 111th Infantry Regiment, 121st Infantry Regiment and 154th Infantry Regiment affiliated with 54th Infantry Regiment began to log in. 54th Reconnaissance Regiment, 54th Combat Engineer Regiment and 54th Logistics Regiment, subordinate to 54th Division, also started logging in.
Island Nation's Army 54th Division Commander Lieutenant General Akiyama Yoshimitsu also planned to use all his strength to press all the troops up.