"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
When the mortars and Grenade Launcher on the German military position also started shooting, Island Nation's Army finally realized what it means to rain down bullets. The entire valley was almost enveloped by German military shells. Shells fell from almost every inch of the place. Such a high-density explosion made it impossible for the Island Nation's Army who invaded the valley to escape, and people were constantly being killed.
"Massacre! This is clearly massacre!" Lieutenant General Tōkichi Hōjō said with a dark face.
The feeling of watching one's own troops being massacred by the enemy with powerful firepower is indeed very uncomfortable, as if one's heart is bleeding. The entire independent mixed 54th Brigade only has six infantry brigades in total. If all four brigades participating in the attack are lost, it will undoubtedly be a devastating blow to the 54th Independent Mixed Brigade.
Lieutenant General Asasaburo Kobayashi, who was standing next to Lieutenant General Tōkichi Hōjō, looked equally ugly. As a three-unit division, 30th Division only has three main infantry regiments. If 74th Infantry Regiment and the 77th Wing were lost, plus the previous loss of 30th Field Artillery Regiment, then 30th Division would also be considered a devastating blow.
Under the intensive firepower of German military, Island Nation's Army suffered heavy losses. More than 10,000 people who went into the attack were severely damaged before they could even reach German defensive line's side. If this continues, no matter how many troops they dispatch, they may not be able to break through German defensive line, which will only add to German military's victory.
As the casualties increased, Island Nation's Army who participated in the attack inevitably collapsed. The surviving Island Nation's Army officers and soldiers turned around and ran away in embarrassment. German military's artillery shells were almost chasing them, and people were constantly being killed by the cannonballs falling from the sky.
In just half an hour, only a little more than one-third of the more than 10,000 people who devoted themselves to the attack remained. The rest of the people had died on the battlefield. It can be seen how powerful the firepower of German military is.
35th Army Commander Sōsaku Suzuki Lieutenant General's face was very ugly, although German military's artillery fire was very fierce, causing great losses to their troops. However, the army eventually collapsed, which made him very dissatisfied. In the opinion of Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki, the officers and soldiers of the Island Nation's Army should fight to the death and not retreat. Such a defeat is a complete disgrace.
"Your Excellency Commander, the artillery fire of the Germany people is too fierce! If we launch an attack rashly now, our losses will become greater and greater!" Lieutenant General Asasaburo Kobayashi explained bravely.
"Xiao Lin, this is not the reason for their defeat. I can accept that our troops suffered heavy losses and were even defeated. However, I cannot accept that our troops are greedy for life and fear of death!" Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki said with a dark face.
Immediately, Lieutenant General Asasaburo Kobayashi's face turned red. Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki's words are a complete insult to the entire 30th Division. However, he had no way to refute. Who caused their troops to be defeated?
"Your Excellency Commander, why not wait until night to launch the attack? In that case, our losses may be smaller." Chief of Staff Major General Miyoshi Tomochika suggested.
Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki thought for a while, but still shook his head. "We have no time! Your Excellency Masaharu Honma Commander asked us to break through the Germany people's defense line in the shortest possible time. We cannot delay for a moment. No matter how great the loss is, we must continue to fight!"
"But, Your Excellency Commander, what if our troops are exhausted but still unable to break through the Germany people's defense line? What should we do?" Lieutenant General 16th Division Commander Keisuke Fujie said.
Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki glanced at Lieutenant General Keisuke Fujie, and then said, "If all the soldiers are dead, let's go up to the officers! If all the officers are killed, then let's go up! In short, as long as 35th Army is still alive, our attack will not stop. I only know that the order I got is to break through Germany's defense line regardless of casualties. I don't care about anything else!"
From the words of Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki, you can feel his determination. It can be seen that this time Island Nation's Army is really going to break through German defensive line regardless of losses.
"Kobayashi-kun, Hojo-kun, continue the attack!" Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki ordered.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" Lieutenant General Asasaburo Kobayashi and Lieutenant General Tōkichi Hōjō could not disobey orders and could only continue to send troops to attack.
30th Division's other main infantry regiment, 41st Infantry Regiment, and the remaining troops of the other two infantry regiments, plus the remaining troops of the independent mixed 54th brigade, launched the attack again.
"Come on! Kill all the Germany people!"
"Empire is onboard! His Majesty the Emperor is onboard!"
Under the leadership of the officers, the Island Nation soldiers were once again full of momentum, chanting slogans, and launched an attack on German defensive line. What was waiting for them was nothing more than another fierce artillery fire from German military.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The shells continued to fall, and almost every shell exploded, taking away the lives of some Island Nation's Army soldiers. It's just the difference between more and less.
Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki was watching the entire battle with a telescope from the rear. He could clearly see that the officers and soldiers of the Island Nation's Army were torn to pieces by German military's artillery shells during the attack. However, there was no expression on Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki's face. He was like a hard-hearted devil, constantly sending his troops to die.
"Your Excellency Commander, Your Excellency Masaharu Honma Commander asked about our progress." Major General Miyoshi Tomochika reported.
"Tell your Excellency Commander that the battle is continuing. Our Valiants are launching an attack on German defensive line without fear of death. However, German military's firepower is too powerful and they want to break through German defensive line, it's very difficult! We are working hard. Please rest assured, Commander, we will do our best to launch an attack and we will definitely be able to break through Germany's defense line!" Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki said.
"Hi, Sir Commander!" Major General Miyoshi Tomochika immediately went to send Telegram.
The Division Commander and brigade Regimental Commander subordinates of the 35th Army felt very uncomfortable after hearing what Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki said. Such a style of play is simply to let their troops die! Even though 35th Army has nearly 80,000 troops, if they continue to fight like this, they will all be lost in a short time.
However, they had no way to disobey Lieutenant General Sōsaku Suzuki's order. Even if they are asked to die, they can only die. Among the Island Nation's Army, disobeying orders from superiors is an unforgivable taboo.