webnovelfull Chapter 898: Mountain Eagle Attacks
Chapter 898: Mountain Eagle Attacks
"Operation Burning Sky" was like an invisible sword, piercing into the heart of Dafeng Mountain, cutting the dense forests and valleys that were once regarded as a safe haven by the Fuso troops into pieces. The raging mountain fire, like an angry beast, devoured everything wantonly, turning the mountain forest into a scorched earth.
The flames lit up half the sky red, illuminating every pair of terrified and desperate eyes on the battlefield.
In this man-made natural disaster, at least 50,000 Fuso soldiers were ruthlessly killed. Some were engulfed by the flames while fleeing, while others chose to commit suicide in despair. The elite division of the past has now become the dead souls in the sea of fire.
The remnants of the troops who managed to escape were in an unprecedented predicament. They had lost all contact with the headquarters and seemed to be abandoned by the world in the snowy mountains. The supply lines were broken, and food, ammunition, medical supplies and other necessities of survival became extremely scarce. The morale of the soldiers fell to the bottom.
Abe Hidenori, the general once hailed as the "flower of the empire's famous generals", could not escape the fate's trick.
While leading his troops in the final resistance, he eventually fell asleep forever under this cold land along with many of his loyal subordinates.
His departure not only marked the complete collapse of the Fuso army's defense system in the Daifusan area, but also became the final death knell of Fuso's defeat.
In the front-line command post, the Caucasian Eagles, the former German 1st Mountain Combat Division once famous for its outstanding mountain combat capabilities, has now successfully landed in the mountain pass area with the strong support of the North Sea Fleet.
Their division commander, Bach, a burly, sharp-eyed general, was standing in the center of the command post. The medal with an edelweiss pattern on his chest shone brightly in the dim light.
Bach looked around and nodded to the staff in the command post one by one. Then his eyes fell on Li Feier, the commander of the Zhenxing Division. The two smiled at each other and no further words were needed.
Immediately afterwards, the front-line commander Stein strode up to them, his face filled with enthusiasm and anticipation.
"Commander Bach, your arrival is really timely!" Stein shook Bach's hand, his tone full of praise, "The enemy still has a lot of main forces hiding in the Dafeng Mountains. Although their morale is low and supplies are scarce, their numbers are still considerable, at least over 100,000."
Bach smiled slightly and said, "Commander Stein, please rest assured. The Caucasian Eagle has been destined to soar in the most precipitous mountains since its birth. These remaining enemy defeated soldiers, although numerous, are nothing more than lambs to be slaughtered in front of our professional mountain combat capabilities. Our mission is to enter the mountains and eliminate their manpower as much as possible to clear obstacles for the advancement of the large forces."
Stein nodded and said, "Commander Bach, your mission is arduous and important. But please believe that the soldiers on the entire front are cheering you on. Once you succeed in weakening the enemy's strength in the mountains, our large forces will be able to advance more smoothly to the eastern part of the Yamaguchi area, and then threaten the Hiroshima area, laying a solid foundation for the final victory."
Afterwards, the four of them sat around the battle map and began to plan the next battle strategy in detail.
Bach's fingers gently slid across the mountains and rivers on the map. Every route and every stronghold appeared clearly in his mind.
The atmosphere in the Mountain Eagle Division headquarters was solemn and tense. The lights illuminated the surroundings as bright as day. Every pair of eyes was fixed on Division Commander Bach in front of them, waiting for the upcoming combat order. Bach stood tall and straight, his eyes like torches. He slowly scanned every officer present, his heart full of anticipation and determination for the upcoming battle.
"Everyone," Bach's voice was steady and powerful, penetrating every corner of the room, "Our Mountain Eagle Division, as the leader in mountain warfare, now is the time for us to strike with our swords and prove ourselves!"
He paused for a moment and spoke again: "Our mission is to completely eliminate the remaining enemy forces in the Dafeng Mountains. To this end, I have made the following arrangements."
Bach turned to Keningan, the commander of the 98th Mountain Infantry Regiment and said, "Captain Keningan, your 98th Regiment will set out from Cang'er Mountain, which is 450 meters above sea level, and go deep into the core area of the Dafeng Mountains. The terrain there is complex, but it is the best place for us to demonstrate our mountain warfare skills. You will undertake the important task of advancing from the east to the west, searching for and annihilating all enemy forces."
Keningan stood up and saluted Bach, saying firmly: "Don't worry, Commander. Our 98th Regiment will live up to the mission. In order to strengthen our search capability, we will bring a large number of snow dogs. They will be our most reliable partners and help us find the enemy faster."
Bach nodded in approval, then looked at the commander of the 99th Mountain Infantry Regiment: "99th Regiment, you will advance into the Snow Lotus Peak area from the west and form a pincer attack with the 98th Regiment. Although the Snow Lotus Peak area is windy and snowy, it is a critical moment to test our will and perseverance. I require you to also conduct a large-scale search to ensure that no enemy stronghold is missed."
The commander also responded to Bach's order without hesitation, saying that he would do his best to complete the mission.
Next, Bach turned to the commander of the logistics battalion: "Logistics battalion, your task is equally arduous. In such a harsh environment, it is crucial to ensure the supply of the frontline soldiers. I require you to work closely with the frontline operations to ensure that every soldier can get timely supplies."
The commander of the logistics battalion solemnly promised to ensure the logistics needs of the front line at all costs.
Finally, Bach's eyes swept across the audience again: "I know that we will face many challenges in this operation, but the Mountain Eagle Division has never been afraid of difficulties. This is our first combat mission under the leadership of our leader. We must not only complete it, but also complete it beautifully and show the majesty of the Mountain Eagle Division!"
His words resonated with the officers present, and they all expressed their determination to throw themselves into this battle with the greatest enthusiasm and the firmest conviction.
As the combat order was issued, the officers of the Mountain Eagle Division acted quickly and began to make final preparations for the upcoming battle.
The next five days will be a test of their will, skills and teamwork.
On another battlefield, the SKELETON DIVISION, with its unique ambush tactics, shuttled behind enemy lines like a ghost and carried out precise strikes on multiple small harassment units of the enemy.
As the results of the battle continued to accumulate, the SS Division received a new order from the headquarters - to continue advancing towards the strategic city of Yamaguchi.
Division Commander Ike stood in front of the makeshift command tent, staring at the mountain shadows blurred by the wind and snow in the distance, and quickly gave orders. The entire SKELETON DIVISION once again entered combat readiness. The soldiers quickly organized their equipment, packed their bags, and prepared to meet new challenges.
Following the order, the Skeleton Division started slowly like a giant steel dragon, heading towards Yamaguchi City. They opened up paths through mountains, using the explosives and engineering equipment they carried with them, and built bridges across rivers, using simple floating bridges and ropes to cross turbulent rivers.
The wind and snow slapped their faces mercilessly, but the soldiers of the SKELETON DIVISION seemed unaware of it. They had only one goal in their minds - Yamaguchi City.
In this land baptized by war, the SKELETON DIVISION, with its tenacious will and outstanding combat effectiveness, once again proved their glory and brilliance as an elite division.