On the Crocker Range defense line, Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma and Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka stood side by side. This line of defense that once blocked them like a natural chasm was now under their feet. On the position, scattered materials can be seen everywhere. Obviously, German military was in a hurry when evacuating. All this undoubtedly shows that German military seems to be almost unable to hold on in this war.
The soldiers of the Island Nation's Armys wearing khaki military uniforms are standing in a neat formation, with their chests puffed out and bow-legged steps over the Crocker Range. They also seemed to have forgotten that countless of their comrades had died on this line of defense.
"Tanaka-kun. According to the information we have received, the main forces of 23rd Army Group of the Germany people have evacuated from Brunei City. Now there are only a few German military Infantry Divisions around Brunei City. Moreover, these Infantry Division troops have suffered heavy losses in previous battles. It is estimated that the total strength is only 60,000 to 70,000 people. It will be easy for us to defeat them." Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma seemed very confident. It's like they will definitely win this battle.
Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka nodded. The reason why he agreed to Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma's proposal and launched an attack on Brunei City was because he did not want to miss this opportunity. Their troops had already suffered considerable losses in the previous fierce attack on Crocker Range's defense line. If they can catch German 23rd Army Corps's tail in the final battle and win the battle, it will be very beneficial for them to gain military exploits. It even relates to what supplements they get next.
"However, Mr. Honma, I'm afraid we still need to be more careful. This may be a trap for the Germany people." Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka said.
"Don't worry, Mr. Tanaka, I have obtained information from the intelligence agency. The Germans are preparing to retreat across the board this time. They must have suffered a lot of losses in the previous battles. Although they also caused us very heavy losses. But, overall, we still have the advantage in Borneo. As our reinforcements continue to arrive, we The advantage will become bigger and bigger, and we will eventually defeat the Germans. Therefore, the Germans will not set a trap for us. I always think that this is a very rare opportunity for us. If we miss this opportunity, we will regret it for the rest of our lives!"
Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka was convinced by Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma. In other words, he was affected by the greed in his heart.
Island Nation's Army's battle with Borneo did not go well. This naturally makes them somewhat unable to hold their heads high when it comes to striving for supplements. Under such circumstances, if they can seize the opportunity to win, everything will be different. They will become the heroes who defeat German military, gain countless honors and military exploits, and even get promoted is not impossible.
"Honma, then we must try our best this time! Although there are tens of thousands of Germany people left in Brunei City, they are not so easy to be eliminated by us." Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka said.
Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma nodded. "Of course I understand this. The Germany people have never been easy to deal with. This has been proven in countless previous battles. Therefore, in order to eliminate the Germany people, we must do our best!"
The remaining troops of the 14th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army and the remaining troops of German military 7th Area Army are obviously ready to be dispatched. Lieutenant General Masaharu Honma and Lieutenant General Seiichi Tanaka will never let go of this rare opportunity.
The headquarters of Brunei City, German 23rd Army Corps.
Although 23rd Armored Division, 23rd Heavy Artillery Brigade, 221st Mechanized Infantry Division and 222nd Mechanized Infantry Division have already evacuated Brunei City. However, Lieutenant General William Adam and Major General Erwin Willow, as well as the command headquarters of the group army, still stayed in Brunei City.
This time, he acted like he was evacuating Borneo, just to attract Island Nation's Army to be fooled. Although 23rd Army Group will really evacuate Borneo soon, it is definitely not now. Lieutenant General William Adam also wanted to teach the Island Nation people a lesson before evacuating Borneo, and further damage Island Nation's Army's strength.
"Your Excellency Commander, Island Nation's Army has crossed Crocker Range. Their vanguard is even close to Lavas." Major General Erwin Vero reported.
"Where are our troops? Are they all ready?" William Adam asked.
"Your Excellency Commander, all the Infantry Division have retreated to the vicinity of Brunei City. We have also built a defense line and are waiting for the Island Nation people to launch an attack. If the Island Nation people launch an attack, we will definitely let them beat us to death on our defense line!" Major General Erwin Willow said with confidence.
German military's powerful firepower is particularly powerful in defensive operations. This is undoubtedly a good opportunity to use powerful firepower to cause greater casualties to the Island Nation's Army.
"Let 23rd Armored Division, 221st Mechanized Infantry Division and 222nd Mechanized Infantry Division be ready. Once Island Nation's Army launches a fierce attack on Brunei City, the time is right After they are cooked, they will have to launch a counterattack. It depends on them whether they can eliminate the main force of the 14th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army and 7th Area Army in one fell swoop!" Lieutenant General William Adam said.
When infantry is engaged in defensive operations, its strength can be fully demonstrated. However, when it comes to large-scale counterattacks, that is Armored Forces's strength. If infantry is used to launch a counterattack, even if the troops can win, their own casualties will not be too small. Armored Forces can easily win with its powerful assault capability.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander." Major General Erwin Willow nodded.
"Your Excellency Commander, according to the advancing speed of Island Nation, the attack on Brunei City will be launched in the morning of the day after tomorrow at the latest. This will become a battlefield and will be very dangerous. So, can you evacuate Brunei City and retreat to a safe place?" Major General Erwin Willow suggested.
Although their headquarters can be moved underground, there is no absolute safety on the battlefield. If anything happens to Lieutenant General William Adam, it will be troublesome.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. At a time like this, I should be with my soldiers. They can't bleed and die while I escape." Lieutenant General William Adam shook his head and rejected the proposal.