The disastrous defeat of Island Nation Navy made the battle between the Island Nation's Army and Borneo even more confusing. 14th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army and 7th Area Army also attacked German 23rd Army Corps's defense line at Crocker Range. However, every attack resulted in severe head injuries and heavy losses. Even though both fronts have strong troops, if such losses continue, they may soon have no strength to continue the attack.
Even more embarrassing is 18th Area Army. Request Island Nation Navy to provide them with fire support and tear German defensive line apart. This was proposed by the 18th Area Army. However, Island Nation Navy failed to do this. Not only that, but he also suffered heavy losses. This completely ruined 18th Area Army's expectations.
Baofu, the front line, the headquarters of the 18th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army.
Now, all the main generals of the 18th Area Army are gathered here. Including the Division Commander of each division under its jurisdiction, the Commander of the 15th Army and the chief of staff, as well as the brigade Regimental Commander of the independent mixed 29th Brigade, etc.
Lieutenant General Commander Akito Nakamura looked very ugly. 18th Area Army had already suffered heavy losses in front of German 226th Infantry Division's defense line. As the main force, 15th Army only has two divisions left. In addition to the two divisions directly under the 18th Area Army and an independent mixed brigade. Their total remaining strength is just over 80,000. This is already a considerable loss for the 18th Area Army, whose total strength is only 130,000.
What's even more terrible is that so many troops were lost, but there was not even a breakthrough on the battlefield. If this continues, if they want to defeat German military on the battlefield, they may have to pay a higher price. By then, how many troops will 18th Area Army have left? In other words, even if they all die, they may not be able to win. That kind of result is definitely not acceptable to Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura.
"Gentlemen, the navy's attack failed! Under the obstruction of German Navy, they did not launch an attack on German defensive line at all. Not only that, the task force also suffered heavy losses and lost all combat power. In the next long period of time, I am afraid that it will not have the strength to fight again. What should we do next?" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura looked at everyone and asked.
"Your Excellency Commander, are the guys in the Navy too incompetent? They have such a powerful fleet, but they still lost to the Germany people. It is really incompetent. Now that there is no support from the Navy, I am afraid we have to rely on our own However, the firepower of the Germany people is too strong. If we want to break through the Germany people's defenses on our own, we may have to be prepared to pay greater losses," Lieutenant General Shojiro Iida said.
"Over the years, in order to support the development of the Navy, the Army has been tightening its belt. Now, they have such a result, which is really disappointing. If the resources consumed by the Navy were returned to the Army, we might have powerful weapons and equipment that can rival the Germany people. Even if we confront the Germany people head-on, we will not lose!" said Lieutenant General Tosa Kon.
With 4th Division completely depleted, the 15th Division has become the most powerful among the divisions under the 18th Area Army. Although the 15th Division was not one of the standing divisions of the Island Nation's Army, it was one of the first divisions that was later reorganized. It also has two infantry brigades and four infantry regiments under its jurisdiction, and is a powerful four-unit division.
The other Island Nation's Army generals all nodded. They are very dissatisfied that Island Nation Navy has occupied most of the resources, while Island Nation's Army can only tighten its belt to get by. You know, this means that the equipment of their troops has not changed much compared to the previous World War. Now on the battlefield, they are no match for German military. Many Island Nation's Army generals believe that if the army had not given up resources to the navy, they would not be what they are now. Their strength can definitely compete head-on with German military.
After all, once Island Nation's Army is really equipped with extremely advanced weapons. Coupled with the fearless fighting style, there are really not many troops that can withstand their attacks.
"Okay, there's no need to talk about this issue anymore. Supporting the development of the navy is a previously established national policy and is not something we can control!" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura said.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" The generals of the Island Nation's Army had no choice but to stop worrying about this issue.
"Your Excellency Commander, without the support of the navy, if we continue to launch the attack, I am afraid we will suffer heavy losses." Lieutenant General Division Commander Hirata Masatoshi of the 22nd Division said.
This is undoubtedly a no-brainer. Without the support of the navy, Island Nation's Army may have to use human lives to fill the gap again. Use human sea tactics to fight against the powerful firepower of German military. It is natural to imagine what the result will be.
"14th Area Army and 7th Area Army are still attacking the Germany people's defense line. Obviously we can't do nothing! When there is no other way, even if we use human lives to fill it, we will We must break through the Germany people's defense line. This battle is related to the Empire's life and death, so we can never preserve our strength!" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura said.
Although, he didn't want his troops to be almost wiped out like Netherlands East Indies Expeditionary Army. However, for the sake of the overall situation and for the final victory, there is no other way but to fight like this.
"Your Excellency Commander, I'm afraid we have missed one thing." Major General Seiji Moriya suddenly said.
"Kouya-kun, what's wrong?" Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura asked.
"Your Excellency Commander, our navy has suffered a disastrous defeat and is unable to fight anymore. However, German navy may be able to fight at any time! Once the Germany people send out the navy to launch artillery attacks on us, what should we do?" Major General Seiji Moriya asked.
Suddenly, Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura's face became very ugly, and all the generals Island Nation's Army also had similar expressions. Obviously, they all thought of this too. That is undoubtedly an extremely terrifying result.
Once German Navy dispatches a large number of Capital Ships to launch an artillery attack on the 18th Area Army, they will simply be unable to resist. By then, I don't know how many people will die under the German Navy's large-caliber Naval Gun. Not to mention breaking through German defensive line, I am afraid that I have become a clay Buddha crossing the river - I cannot protect myself.