Although the German 23rd Armored Division was formed only after the German army began large-scale mobilization, it is still a powerful armored force. The entire armored division has one tank regiment, two armored regiments, and one heavy tank battalion, equipped with Tiger tanks. The other tanks are all 'Panther' tanks.
23rd Armored Division has more than 300 tanks and a large number of armored vehicles. It has extremely powerful armored assault capabilities. However, it is difficult for Armored Forces to launch a large-scale attack in South Seas. Because there are dense jungles and rivers here. At the same time, the transportation facilities are very poor. Both the 'Mighty Tiger' tank and the 'Panther tank' tank seem to be too heavy. So much so that in areas with poor transportation facilities, it is easy to get stuck in a mud pit and be unable to break free.
221st Mechanized Infantry Division and 222nd Mechanized Infantry Division each own hundreds of 'Panther tank' tanks, as well as a large number of armored vehicles. Although its assault strength is weaker than 23rd Armored Division. However, Island Nation's Army, no army can resist it.
Although Island Nation's Army has also developed many tanks and armored vehicles one after another. But can those things made of steel plates and rivets welded together be called tanks? In front of the German military tank, it is estimated that the only life is to be crushed. What's more, even such a vulnerable tank was regarded as a treasure by the Island Nation's Army and was not invested in Southern Theater at all. Therefore, when facing German armored forces's attack, Island Nation's Army can only rely on a small number of anti-tank weapons to deal with it. More likely, we have to rely on the Valiants of the Island Nation's Army to carry forward their fearless style and launch suicide attacks with Explosive Pack or Cluster Grenade in their arms.
"Guys, prepare to attack! Let those Island Nation monkeys see what the most elite army is!" German military 23rd Armored Division Commander Major General Paul had a look of contempt on his face. He didn't take Island Nation's Army seriously at all, even though Island Nation's Army fought very bravely, and his fighting will to fight without fear of death was admirable. However, in his eyes, Island Nation's Army's combat methods and equipment still remained the same as those of the last World War. In front of the powerful German Army, this is absolutely vulnerable.
"Yes, General!" Several Regimental Commander battalion commanders under 23rd Armored Division were also gearing up and looked impatient.
Just after 7 o'clock in the morning, 23rd Armored Division's camouflaged tanks and armored vehicles drove out of the dense forest and began to attack Island Nation's Army. At the same time, 221st Mechanized Infantry Division and 222nd Mechanized Infantry Division also launched attacks.
For a time, German military tanks and armored vehicles formed a huge Steel Torrent, killing Island Nation's Army.
Island Nation's Army 31st Division, attacking from the west, became the first target of attack.
At this moment, the main forces of the Island Nation's Army 31st Division are deployed in the direction facing Kinabatangan. And in the fierce fighting in the previous two days, this division had suffered heavy losses. The three main infantry regiments all suffered nearly half casualties. Those deployed in the rear are only second-line troops.
"Boom!"
The roar of the engines of tanks and armored vehicles was as loud as thunder.
"What's going on? Is it going to rain?" a Island Nation's Army soldier said in confusion. But the sun is clearly still shining brightly in the sky! But then, he couldn't help but open his mouth.
From the dense forest in the distance, a huge tank emerged. The long main gun was facing them.
Immediately afterwards, more and more tanks emerged from the dense forest.
"Tank... tank! German tanks!" Island Nation soldiers exclaimed.
"Your Excellency Wing Commander, a large number of German tanks appeared behind us!" A low-level officer reported to 31st Supply Regiment Wing Commander Colonel Hisaru Nonaka with a Panic look on his face.
"What? How is this possible?" Colonel Nonaka Jiuji looked like he had seen a ghost.
"Boom! Boom!"
The explosion had already sounded, and Colonel Nonaka Jiuji's expression suddenly changed.
"Order the troops to start blocking the attack immediately and report to His Excellency Division Commander immediately!" Colonel Hisaru Nonaka ordered.
"Hi, Mr. Wing Commander!"
Although, they are just heavy troops, and their equipment and combat quality are inferior to those of the infantry regiment. However, Colonel Kuji Nonaka had no other choice. In this case, he could only order the troops to attack head on.
"Boom! Boom!"
Hundreds of German military tanks appeared, frightening the officers and soldiers of the Island Nation's Army to the point of peeing. They had never seen such a scene before. The huge tanks looked like monsters that wanted to eat people.
The tank's Tank Cannon fired continuously to eliminate threatening targets.
At the same time, the machine guns on the tanks also began to fire, harvesting the lives of those Island Nation's Army officers and soldiers.
Under the impact of German armored forces, the hastily constructed defense line of the Island Nation's Army 31st Supply Regiment was broken through almost instantly.
Countless Island Nation soldiers were killed by German military tanks, and many were even directly crushed to death.
After breaking through the Island Nation's Army's defense line, German military directly launched an attack on the Island Nation's Army 31st Division's core position.
"Nani? A large number of German tanks appeared behind us? How is this possible?" Island Nation's Army 31st Division Commander Lieutenant General Sato Kōtoku also looked completely unbelievable after hearing the news.
"Your Excellency Division Commander, this is absolutely true. 31st Supply Regiment is trying its best to resist. But they obviously can't hold on for long." Colonel Division Chief of Staff Katō Kuniharu reported.
"Order 58th Infantry Regiment to reinforce 31st Supply Regiment. Then, report this matter to General Sakurai Shōzō immediately!" Lieutenant General Sato Kōtoku reported with a serious face. He knew that they might be in danger this time.
Island Nation's 58th Infantry Regiment is an elite unit. But in the battle to attack Kinabatangan, the losses were already considerable. While they were hastily setting up their defenses, German armored forces had already launched an attack on their position. Facing the charge of hundreds of tanks and a large number of armored vehicles, Island Nation's 58th Infantry Regiment was completely desperate.
Although some Island Nation soldiers were very brave. They rushed towards the Island Nation's Army tanks with Explosive Pack and Cluster Grenade in their arms, but they still could not save their fate of being crushed.
The entire 58th Infantry Regiment only lasted less than twenty minutes before collapsing. A large number of officers and soldiers were killed, and the rest were frightened.
Of course, Island Nation's Army 31st Division also didn't last long.