Chapter 271 Politics
"Master's seat!" At two o'clock in the afternoon, Wu Yuhang, the commander of the second regiment who was mainly attacking Kwajialin Island, reported to Zhang Chi: "We have already won the 'wolf horns' as planned, so please give us instructions!"
"Wolf Horn" is a corner facing the southwest of Kwajalin Island, and is named after it resembles a wolf head that extends from Kwajalin Island.
As mentioned earlier, the most important thing to attack in the Battle of Ding 6 is a corner like this, because after taking this corner, you can cut a piece of territory belonging to our army from the island to defend... If you are not attacking one corner, you must defend three sides, only one side facing the sea. If you are attacking one corner, you only need to set one side and surrounded the sea on the other three sides. The US Navy has absolute air and sea control, so you can use the least force to defend the most land, so that the Ding 6 troops have a defensive depth.
"Yeah!" Zhang Chi nodded, while Colonel Wilson and his assistants beside him cheered. Although the war was not over yet, it was already a victory for them, because the successful entry of the Chinese team to 6 has proved the value of "Donald Duck".
But at this time Johnson disappeared... This was actually a long time ago as everyone expected. As one of the main opponents of the "Donald Duck" plan, and even called "Donald Duck" disdainful and unwilling to let soldiers use it, the general who was ruthlessly slapped in the face by the facts.
Johnson hid alone in the cabin and buried his head, saying nothing.
Because he knew that this matter would not be as simple as a "Donald Duck"...
If this matter was spread, Johnson would be an extremely incompetent commander to his superiors. He could not defeat Kwajalin Island. Even after the offensive against Kwajalin Island under his command suffered huge casualties, he did not even encounter the Mao from Kwajalin Island... If it were before, he could use the excuse of strong Japanese combat power, but now, the Chinese team has attacked Kwajalin Island without any effort.
What's more serious is that for the subordinates, he repeatedly laughed at the "Donald Duck" in front of them... Johnson's original purpose was to let his subordinates know that he was responsible for their lives and would not let them fight with garbage like "Donald Duck", but the fact is that "Donald Duck" played an important role in the battlefield.
So every subordinate would laugh at Johnson. They not only thought that Johnson was a commander without strategic vision, but even the Third Division of the 6th War also missed a chance to turn over and revenge because of Johnson's misjudgment.
You should know that the Third Division of the 6th War was attacked by the Japanese Flying Division not long ago, and suffered heavy casualties due to a sneak attack by the Japanese Flying Division. This hit the morale of the Third Division of the 6th War. Many American soldiers even thought it was a great shame... The casualties in the Battle of Tarawa were also very serious, but it at least landed on the island, and there were some commendable heroic behaviors, such as the airports were all Lieutenant Hawkins under its command, and the US military also learned a series of lessons from the Battle of Tarawa.
But what about Kwaja Linden's 6th battle?
The Third Division of the 6th Battle got nothing, not only suffered heavy casualties than the Battle of Tarawa, but also made the Japanese planes beat the airplanes in a mess without any power to fight back... The US military, which possessed air superiority, actually made the Japanese fighter planes fight the Japanese fighter planes fight without any power to fight back, which is almost a joke.
Therefore, the Third Division of the 6th War needs an opportunity to attack Kwajialin Island to defeat the Japanese. They need revenge and prove to friendly forces that the Third Division of the 6th War is not a coward and needs to regain morale by fighting a war. Otherwise, the Third Division of the 6th War is likely to be in a slump.
The Third Division of the 6th War had this opportunity, which was to drive the "Donald Duck" and take down the "Wolf Horn" like a Chinese army, and then beat the Japanese under the cover of the "Sheerman" tank and take back all the lost face... American soldiers were all thinking that since the Chinese army could use the "Donald Duck" to win the "Wolf Horn" so easily, then the Third Division of the 6th War would definitely be able to do it.
However, they are now passing by this opportunity because of Johnson.
But they still have a chance, but there is no other reason, because they are the US military.
Just then, Halsey received a call from Nimitz: "I just received the news... The Chinese team has achieved a preliminary victory in the battle on Kwajalin Island, right?"
"Yes! General!" Halsey replied: "They took down the wolf horns three hours in advance, which was so surprising!"
"Hmm, three hours ahead?"
"Yes!" Halsey replied: "We originally thought they would not be able to take down the horns until five o'clock in the evening, but now there are still three hours before the evening. We have reason to believe that the Chinese team's victory pursuit is likely to cause the Japanese to collapse, so that... we can also occupy one-third of the land on Kwajalin Island before dark!"
Nimitz was silent for a while and said, "First congratulations to you and the Chinese troops, among which... I think the Chinese team should stop!"
"Stop?" Halsey was stunned when he heard this: "General... Stop? This is a rare opportunity. The Japanese were not prepared enough. They did not expect that we would attack at this time. Shouldn't we take advantage of this time to attack?"
"It's true from a tactical perspective!" Nimitz said: "But... have you ever thought about the political factors? Also, if this battle continues like this, what will happen to the Third Division of the 6th War? Will it be disbanded?"
Nimitz didn't say it clearly, but Halsey understood it.
Halsey has heard of similar words before. In terms of politics... Does the Chinese team win over the top all the way, does it make the US military too incompetent? This will not only affect the international image of the US military, but also may also touch the interests of the US after the war. In terms of the Third Division of the 6th War, if the Chinese team defeated Kwajialin Island without any difficulties, then the Third Division of the 6th War will only have the danger of training to increase morale and even revoke the number.
"Then... the general means..." Halsey asked.
"Removing Johnson!" Nimitz said very simply: "Another commander, give the 6th Battle Third Division a chance!"
This is indeed a good way. You blame Johnson's mistake for all the defeats of the Third Division of the 6th War... The fact is actually similar. The potential meaning is to tell the soldiers of the Third Division of the 6th War: You are not the fault, you are still very outstanding soldiers, and under the command of the new commander, you can still win the battle!
"But..." Halsey said hesitantly: "This is not fair to the Chinese troops!"
Chapter completed!