Chapter 81 Kneel down and talk to me!
"Damn it, what on earth is Hirai Uesuke doing? He can't even take down an airport occupied by British troops? What is he doing?" Watanabe Masao angrily slammed the telegram on the table and roared.
"Send him a telegram. If you can't take the airport, return home. The Empire's reserve forces need more idiots."
He was really angry. If the Sichuan Army was at the airport and he couldn't take it, it would be understandable.
After all, the Sichuan Army has proved with its strength that they are no pushovers.
But now there are only British troops at the airport, and they haven't taken it yet.
Doesn't this mean that the 56th Division is a bunch of idiots?
He could imagine how Takeuchi Hiroshi would mock his incompetence if he knew about this.
This was the real reason for his rage.
"Hi." The combat staff officer didn't dare to say much and could only nod in response.
After the operations staff left, the chief of staff looked at Watanabe Masao, who had become much calmer, and couldn't help but remind him.
"Your Excellency, the division commander, I always feel that this matter is full of weirdness."
"Weird?" Watanabe Masao was stunned, then fell into deep thought, and spoke slowly after a long time.
"what do you mean?"
"I always feel it's weird. Although I can't explain it, I always feel that something is wrong, as if we are being led by the nose by others." The chief of staff shook his head. He couldn't explain why.
They just subconsciously felt it was very strange. According to their understanding, the British army would not have the courage to fight back.
But the British army fought back.
"Perhaps the British Army also has some troops with more backbone?" Watanabe Masao thought for a moment and gave an answer that was not really an answer.
"Maybe." They couldn't figure it out, so they could only think that the British army still had capable generals.
Colonel Hirai Usuke, who received the telegram, was even more confused.
It turns out that it’s not the Sichuan Army that has been fighting until now?
But the so-called British Army?
No wonder the division commander was so angry.
Ever since Malaysia, when more than 30,000 Japanese troops wiped out 140,000 British troops, they no longer took the British troops seriously.
After landing in Yangon, they swept across the entire southern Myanmar.
Often, small groups of troops would appear outside the British positions, and the British would begin to retreat.
Before they even appeared, the British troops had already disappeared without a trace.
So it turned out that the Japanese army believed that the British army had completely lost the will to resist.
Over time, he became arrogant.
Who would have thought that they would encounter such a tough British army? This was really beyond their expectations.
"Damn it, it's the British army that's fighting us now. This is simply a shame for the Imperial Army." Colonel Uesuke Hirai drew his command knife and yelled at everyone.
"Pig-rush tactics."
He knew that if he couldn't even defeat the British army, all that would be left for him to return home would be his ashes, so he became very ruthless.
So they directly used this tactic that resulted in huge casualties.
Generally speaking, the Japanese army rarely used this tactic unless it was absolutely necessary.
But now, if they can't take over the airport in the shortest time possible, they will lose face.
Upon hearing the strategy of the sudden attack, all the Japanese soldiers showed fanatical expressions on their faces, and then shouted "Emperor on board" and rushed towards the airport.
The British troops at the airport were used to being the boss and had never fought this kind of battle.
Before, they could rely on heavy artillery to inflict severe damage on the Japanese army, but now, seeing the densely packed Japanese troops rushing towards them, they were immediately frightened.
Some British soldiers even turned around and ran, only to be met with cold bullets.
At this moment, the Japanese army had been blinded by the blood. In their eyes, the only thing to do was to kill all these damn British people.
If it weren't for them, how could so many people have been killed by heavy artillery.
On the road, you can also see companions whose legs have been blown off and wailing in pain.
Hatred had already blinded their eyes, and at this moment, they only wanted to kill all the British troops in front of them to wash away their shame.
They were actually blocked by a group of British troops, and so many people died in the battle.
Gradually, the British army also discovered that something was wrong. The Japanese army had no intention of giving them a chance to survive.
There is no other choice but to continue fighting back.
The result was an even more severe blow.
The grenade thrower gave a thumbs up, made a simple calculation, and the shell flew out, accurately destroying the British machine gun position.
It must be said that the soldiers searching for the 56th Regiment are all elite veterans.
He is very good at using the grenade launcher.
Many British positions were breached in this way.
There were even British troops who wanted to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese.
It turned out that their tall stature was of no use at all and they were knocked down by the Japanese in just three or four moves.
It can be said that in terms of individual military quality, the Japanese army is definitely at the forefront in the Far East.
"Colonel, the Japanese army has already entered the airport. What should we do now?" The subordinate came to the office covered in dust and said in panic.
"Retreat, retreat immediately." At this time, there was no need for Colonel Rogers to be reserved. He decisively picked up his gun and started to run away.
The only thing that made him sad was the wealth, which he had earned with great effort.
As a result, the Japanese army got a good deal.
If he had known earlier, he would have left the Sichuan Army behind. In that case, the airport might not have been lost so quickly. At the same time, he was also curious about who sent the telegram to the Allied Command.
Why did he become the last hope of the British Army without knowing it?
Unfortunately, he couldn't figure it all out, because as soon as he appeared, he was surrounded by Japanese troops.
The Japanese soldiers were not fools. When they saw Colonel Rogers running out of the office with his guards, they guessed that he was a high-ranking official, so they held on to him tightly.
Relying on their skilled use of grenade launchers, they soon defeated Colonel Rogers and eventually surrounded him in a house.
There was no other choice but for Colonel Rogers to surrender.
Because he believed that he had fulfilled his duty as a soldier and could now surrender.
I can finally put my mind at ease and hope that the other party can abide by the Geneva Convention and treat the prisoners well.
and many more!
The Japanese army does not seem to have joined the Geneva Convention.
Suddenly, he remembered what Cun Yunsheng said, and his face changed drastically.
Damn it, I might not be able to keep all that wealth.
"A British officer was captured?" Colonel Hirai Usuke heard the report from his subordinates, and a smile finally appeared on his cold face.
If they couldn't even defeat the British army, what qualifications did they have to sweep across Burma?
"Yes, he seems to be a colonel." The report from his subordinates made the smile on his face even bigger.
To him, this was a high-ranking official.
And you can also take the opportunity to humiliate the other party.
After all, the evil in his heart has not yet been vented.
"Dear sir, I have ordered my men to surrender. I hope you can abide by the Geneva Convention and treat the prisoners well." Compared to the arrogant Colonel Rogers before, he was extremely humble at this moment.
Anyone who knows him would be shocked to see this scene.
Colonel Hirai Usuke just looked at the other person quietly, and said something after a long time.
"I'm sorry, Colonel, we are not a party to the Geneva Convention. We don't have to abide by it."
His words frightened Colonel Rogers so much that he trembled with fear. He was about to say something but was interrupted.
"But I can give you a chance. As long as you can satisfy me, I can guarantee your life safety." Colonel Hirai Usuke showed a crazy expression.
Colonel Rogers felt a chill when he saw this. Could it be some kind of evil hobby?
"Don't worry, don't be afraid. It's very simple. Just kneel down, lick my military boots with your British Empire gentlemanly manners, and say that the Imperial Japanese Army is invincible. I can guarantee your safety, and even your subordinates' lives will not be in danger." Colonel Hirai Usuke mocked wantonly.
Hearing this, Colonel Rogers instantly became furious and wanted to curse loudly, but considering the current situation, he changed his tone.
"I'm sorry sir, that's an insult and it's hard for me to do."
Who would have thought that Colonel Hirai Uesuke nodded, then took out the pistol from his waist and shot directly at a British soldier.
boom!
The cold bullet instantly pierced through the opponent's head, and blood splattered everywhere.
Colonel Rogers felt the temperature of the blood on his face and was instantly frightened.
He didn't expect the Japanese army to be so cruel and open fire at the slightest disagreement.
For a moment, Colonel Rogers was filled with hatred and regret. If it weren't for the commendation telegram, he would have surrendered long ago.
But there is no medicine for regret.
"Baga, your conscience is bad. You are my prisoner and you must obey my orders."
"Kneel down." Colonel Hirai Uesuke shouted again.
He originally didn't want to do this, but there was no way. He had already lost face, and he would definitely be ridiculed by many of his colleagues after losing so many men in a battle against the British army.
Now the only way to save face is to completely conquer the British, make them kneel down and lick their shoes, and shout that the Imperial Japanese Army is invincible.
Seeing this scene, Colonel Rogers trembled violently. He knew that if he made the wrong decision, death would be waiting for him.
He gritted his teeth for the last time, closed his eyes, and slowly knelt on the ground.
The photographer next to him hurriedly recorded this scene, which is the best record of conquering the British army.
Colonel Rogers was seen slowly lying on the ground, licking the upper of Colonel Hirai Usuke's shoes.
This made Colonel Hirai Uesuke, who had been unable to vent his anger, suddenly feel that his life had reached its peak.
Especially seeing the previously arrogant British guy kneeling in front of me, that feeling was so great.
The photographer quickly captured these scenes and even thought of various words of praise.
This is a victory for the Imperial Army.
The arrogant British will one day kneel before them, which will definitely boost the morale of the Japanese army again.
"Very good, I am very satisfied. Don't worry, I will keep my word and ensure your safety." Colonel Hirai Usuke felt satisfied and said proudly.
Little did he know that at this moment Colonel Rogers was feeling extremely regretful.
He has brought shame to the British Empire.
He will be a sinner of the British Empire in the future.
Thinking of this, Colonel Rogers fainted.
"Waste." Looking at the unconscious Colonel Rogers, Colonel Hirai Uesuke sneered, signaled his subordinates to drag him away, and then began to look around the office in front of him.
"Colonel, now that we have taken over the airport, we should send a telegram to the division commander immediately." The wing chief of staff walked in and said seriously.
"Well, I have already asked someone to notify them, and the photos just taken will also be sent back. With these photos, I believe we can definitely wash away our previous shame." Colonel Hirai Usuke explained with a smile.
"Colonel, is this inappropriate? Will it cause strong condemnation from the British army?" The chief of staff of the wing asked after hesitating for a moment.
"Hmph, the British are nothing but paper tigers. We don't need to care about their attitude." Colonel Hirai Usuke looked indifferent.
It’s time to go to bed. I’m so sleepy. If you have any questions, I’ll fix them tomorrow!
(End of this chapter)