Started as a security team, developed into a heavy armored synthesis division

Aparri Air Force Base, located at the northernmost tip of Luzon Island, is also an important base of the Japanese.

The island is surrounded by the Sierra Madre and the Central Cordillera Mountains on the east and west sides respectively, and in the middle is a plain that runs from south to north through the Cagayan River. The Aparri Base and Tuguegarao Base are both on the banks of this river.

However, at dawn today, these two places were bombed to pieces by a formation of B17 bombers at daybreak, which was a... sneak attack!

At this moment, under the escort of several destroyers and two aircraft carriers, one LST amphibious landing ship after another came from the northern sea.

Yes, this time all five aircraft carriers of the navy have come here, three in the west and two here.

Of course, it was not just landing ships that came to land, but also large cargo ships and merchant ships. One after another, dozens of ships began to land on the beach.

There were hundreds of M24 Chaffee tanks, Type 231 eight-wheeled armored assault vehicles, jeeps, trucks, and of course, more elite infantry from the Jiangnan battle group. The total number of troops was 1.7, or two brigades.

On the shore, the newly landed Major General Jiang Yuming began to issue orders:

"Order the field artillery regiment to quickly establish field artillery positions, and the tank and armored assault forces to immediately launch an attack on the Japanese troops on the east and west wings!

Pay attention to coordinating with air support units and Feitan, report the location at any time for precise strikes!"

"Yes!"

As the order was given, the landing tanks, armored vehicles and accompanying infantry units, after a brief rest and reorganization, began to attack towards the east and west wings.

There are many coal mines and iron mines in the Sierra Madre and the Central Cordillera Mountains on both sides, and the Japanese also sent troops to defend them.

On the west coast, in Iba, due to the long-range bombardment of the 240mm naval guns and the attacks of aerial fighters, the Japanese soldiers in the base suffered heavy casualties and began to retreat directly.

Our amphibious landing ships also began to land here. Although many buildings in the base had been destroyed, the runway of this base was a reinforced concrete structure and was extremely strong.

As long as this place is taken, it will become Xiao Dingfang’s largest air force base in Southeast Asia.

At this moment, in Manila, the air bombing by the South China Sea Fleet's carrier-based aircraft was still continuing. One 100-kilogram bomb after another was dropped, wiping out the Japanese one after another.

The terrifying power sent them up to the sky, and in the blood mist, broken limbs and arms flew all over the sky!

On the ground, the Japanese Taisho 75-type mm anti-aircraft positions were also continuously firing, and shells exploded in the sky.

The Type 25 mm anti-aircraft machine gun was also sprayed with flames, spitting small shells into the sky, and it was a triple-mounted model.

Yes, the Japanese moved the triple-mounted Type 96 cannon from the warship to land, and brought the naval guns ashore, and there were quite a few of them.

In the Type 8 artillery position where a group of eight people were stationed, three Japanese soldiers were holding magazines and looking at the sky fiercely. Next to them, there was a warrant officer commander who was drawing his sword and giving orders frantically, wishing he could fly up to the sky and shoot down the planes in the sky. He looked extremely ferocious.

But in the next second, 12 Vulcan fighters appeared in the sky. They were the Katyushas in the air, and the 24 rocket launchers under the wings were already hungry.

"beat!"

As the launch button was pressed, a whistling sound was heard in the sky, and then 288 rockets burning with bright flames fell from the sky, heading towards the Japanese anti-aircraft artillery position like a fire dragon.

boom!

Boom boom boom!

For a moment, the 75mm anti-aircraft gun position turned into a sea of ​​fire, and from time to time there were secondary explosions caused by the shells that detonated. The huge fireballs soared into the sky with incredible power.

The Type 25 100mm machine gun positions were relatively scattered, and many positions were still firing, but there were also kg bombs mounted on the external arms of other fighter planes to deal with them.

Of course, the Japanese also built many sturdy bunkers and pillboxes, and the anti-aircraft machine guns in them were also constantly firing into the sky.

But for this kind of target, we have 200 kg of aerial bombs ready to serve. They like bombing fixed targets the most, and they can kill one fungus at a time.

Half an hour later, as the ammunition was consumed, the Vulcan fighter formation began to return to Baodao to replenish ammunition. The carrier-based aircraft battle group also returned to the three aircraft carriers for replenishment operations.

At this moment, in the underground bunker at the Japanese headquarters in Manila, General Suzuki Sosaku, commander of the 35th Japanese Army, was gritting his teeth in anger.

More than two months ago, he was promoted from Army Lieutenant General to Army General, which was really a relief.

His waist and legs no longer feel sore, and when he returns home he always puts his hands on his hips and looks up to the sky. His wife always takes the initiative to open the door and welcome him in.

Of course, all this did not last long. After enjoying just one night, he was sent here to strengthen the defense. After all, this place is closest to the mountain treasure island.

"Baka, I thought Xiao Dingfang was also a big shot, but he can actually launch sneak attacks!

It's just that his teeth are exposed, and he has no moral ethics!"

At this moment, a signalman came in with a pale face and reported: "General Sama, the enemy planes have retreated!"

Hearing this, Suzuki Sosaku's eyes lit up. He listened carefully to the noise outside and found that there was indeed no sound.

So the general took a group of his subordinates out of the basement, but when he saw the whole Manila filled with thick smoke, he was stunned.

So he grabbed the signalman by the collar and asked him harshly: "We can use more fuel. It's only been half an hour. Why did the city become like this?"

In response, the signalman had no choice but to answer:

"General Sama, there are a large number of enemy planes, and...the smallest bombs they used were 100 kg. When they attacked our bunkers, they even used 200 kg bombs."

"Nani?"

Suzuki Sosaku was numb. When he was in his hometown, he had heard that Xiao Dingfang had strong firepower, but he didn't expect that he would use a giant weapon weighing over a hundred kilograms.

This thing can explode a large area, and even people in bomb shelters or fortresses will be killed by the shock. Do you think it's that dangerous, Xiao Dingfang?

At this time, the 35th Army's Chief of Staff, Major General You Jin, came to report:

"General, our 75th Army's 24mm anti-aircraft artillery positions have been destroyed, and all anti-aircraft guns have been damaged.

19 bunkers built by our army were destroyed, and now 5 are still intact.

25 Type 34 12mm machine gun positions were lost, and are still intact.

"Nani?"

Suzuki was completely stunned, his eyes bulged out.

Of course, this was not what surprised him the most.

"General Sama, Iba Air Force Base and Aparri Air Base in the north have been occupied, Tuguegarao Air Base has been attacked, and more than 60 aircraft at Clark Air Base have been destroyed. The losses are heavy!

The 102nd Division requests tactical guidance!"

"Nani?"