Survive as a World War II Soldier - Chapter 106



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#106

The aftermath of the bombing was enormous.

“What kind of embarrassment is this!”

“Is this what we started this war to see?”

“What on earth did the Air Corps do until the enemy planes reached the center of Tokyo?”

“What on earth is the meaning of disaster broadcasting···.”

Whether it was the army or the navy, it would not have been enough to apologize by committing seppuku one after another.

In particular,

“The Emperor’s residence, the Gosho, almost caught fire, that’s what I’m saying.”

“What on earth are we going to do about this situation?”

“America’s declaration of war is just a threat?”

So, two hours before the bombing, the American ambassador in Tokyo suddenly arrived and delivered a declaration of war.

After a brief moment of surprise, Japan interpreted the declaration of war in their own way.

“I think your pride was hurt.”

“Yes, I guess it would be better to just stick your tail in there, right?”

“Hmm. Then···”

“It’s all talk, but they won’t actually attack us. If you think about France, isn’t the answer easy to come by?”

It brought to mind the farce, the fake war, that France and Britain put on together when Nazi Germany invaded Poland.

“But wouldn’t it be embarrassing to throw away the contributions you’ve made to the Philippines like an old pair of shoes?”

“That’s right. It’s not a colony, it’s a protectorate. They said they would grant independence if we had the ability, but they even installed a president who suits their tastes.”

“Yes, so I have to react to this extent, at least out of pride.”

It was interpreted as just a show of bluff to save pride.

“If they really wanted to have a proper fight, would the US Navy just sit still?”

“Oh, that’s true.”

“No, even if we fight like that, I am confident in our Imperial Navy.”

Navy Minister Oikawa Koshiro boasted that the Imperial Navy was confident it could defeat the U.S. Pacific Fleet that was coming.

The cabinet ministers then burst into laughter.

But less than two hours later, a barrage of bombs began to pour in.

“How are we going to solve this situation?”

The actual damage was not that great.

But what you see isn’t everything.

Everyone, from the Emperor to the common people, was shocked by the bombs that fell in broad daylight.

“God, how is Shinto···.”

“What on earth has the world come to be for this to happen?”

“It is the end of the world, the end of the world.”

Some citizens even uttered the dismal words, saying that this was a sign that the world was going to end.

It was painful to see the faith in Yamato, protected by God, shaken to that extent.

“Are we really winning?”

“So, why is a bomb being dropped on Tokyo when we’re winning?”

That is why some people began to express doubts about the announcement from the headquarters that they were winning.

“Look, we have been fooled all this time.”

“Get rid of the Emperor and Cabinet armed with lies and establish democracy···.”

“Under the leadership of the Comintern···.”

Not only that, anarchists and socialists began to raise their voices, taking advantage of this incident.

“Have you seen? The fall of Japan is just around the corner.”

“Korean people, let us rise up and fight for independence!”

The last people to hear the news were also in an uproar.

especially,

“Our Provisional Government of Korea, together with our ally the Philippines,···.”

Those bastards are making a fuss, talking about an alliance…

“Special measures are needed to resolve this mess.”

“That’s right. Our army is really pushing the British out of Malaya. We’re not far from taking Singapore and taking over the entire Malay Peninsula.”

“When will landing be possible in the Philippines?”

The army’s situation was relatively better.

They both made the same foolish moves in the Tokyo bombing, but their results in Southeast Asia were different.

Unlike the Army, which steadily increased its occupied territory according to a timetable, the Navy…

“It was difficult to take an active role because we had to avoid a direct confrontation with the United States if possible, but it actually turned out well.”

“Yes, now that things have come to this, once we deal with the Americans properly, landing in the Philippines will be a breeze.”

And the sense of crisis that they might be completely pushed back by the Army at any moment allowed the Navy to demonstrate greater capabilities than ever before.

“We need to cut off all the intermediate points connecting Hawaii and the Philippines, including Guam, Wake Island, and not just the Philippines.”

“By taking an active offensive···.”

The Navy was already dissatisfied that it was not able to build up proper military achievements because it was pushed back by the Army from the Sino-Japanese War to the planning and execution of the Southern Operations.

In such a navy, the order from the headquarters to engage in a full-scale battle with the US Navy was more than welcome news.

“As expected. It should have been like this from the beginning.”

Admiral Yamamoto, who had confirmed the order from the Imperial Headquarters, gave the order with a bitter smile.

“Kick out those annoying Americans.”

Yamamoto’s fleet began to move for a decisive battle with the Philippine fleet.

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“Declaration of war?”

“Yes, the American ambassador entered the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and….”

“Okay!”

“Good, good. Very good!”

When Churchill and the British cabinet received the declaration of war that was supposedly delivered as Japan began bombing the Philippines, they were quite disappointed.

“Eight. As expected, those yellow monkeys are just like that.”

“Why are you so lacking in courage?”

Although they invaded the Philippines, the declaration of war they handed over to the United States was inadequate, no matter how you look at it.

Especially, it was Churchill who had recently experienced the anti-war public opinion in the United States.

“So this is why America is finally taking action.”

Although colonies were certainly territories, they could not be compared to the mainland.

The Philippines may be special to the United States in that it has only one colony, unlike Britain, which had a larger colony than the mainland.

“It’s not that bad.”

“That’s right. If you were special, you wouldn’t have been granted independence.”

Above all, objectively speaking, America had no particular need for colonies.

So isn’t that why isolationists are so rampant?

In any case, for that reason, Britain judged that the United States was unlikely to react particularly to Japan’s provocation.

And that was never what Britain wanted.

“You have to declare war for the troops to come···.”

“That’s right.”

Although they were hastily gathering troops from colonies including India, it was not enough.

This was the urgent reason for America’s entry into the war.

Then, a few hours later, Britain was overjoyed when it heard the news of America’s declaration of war.

“Japan and Germany are allies, right?”

“Yes. Germany will immediately declare war on the United States…”

“It’s done, it’s done.”

But Britain’s joy was short-lived.

“What? Bombing?”

“Yes. They bombed Tokyo and···.”

“under.”

Strategically, it was a flawless operation.

Regardless of scale or success, the mere act of bombing the enemy’s capital was valuable.

The problem lay elsewhere.

So when they first heard the news of the declaration of war, Churchill and other British cabinet ministers all thought of the war between Japan and the United States from their own perspective.

The entire Indochina Peninsula fell into Japanese hands, and the Malay Peninsula was also on the verge of being taken over by Japan, but Britain did not respond properly.

“Isn’t the mainland what’s important?”

“That’s right. We can always get our lost colonies back later.”

Because the fire at my feet was more urgent.

Also, even if they were colonies, wouldn’t it be impossible for Egypt, which embraces India and the Suez Canal, and the Malay Peninsula to be the same?

Because of this, Britain believed that even if the United States started a war with Japan because of the Philippines, it would be nothing more than a pretext for starting a war.

“Isn’t this Europe important to them too?”

“That’s right. The Philippines or Japan···.”

Even the Philippines was not a colony, but rather a closer ally. It was regrettable that they were beaten by Japan, but they were not on the same level as Britain, which was like a brother to them.

But the bombing of Tokyo seemed to shout that their thinking was mistaken.

“Send an ambassador to the White House immediately. Make sure it’s the Philippines or us!”

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“Air raid? In Tokyo?”

“Wow, Jesus!”

“After all, lightning is the best for those yellow monkeys.”

“You dare attack us. You look so good.”

The first announcement was that Mitchell and other pilots from the Army Air Corps, the Philippine Air Force, and the Korean Provisional Government had successfully bombed Tokyo.

“There is no one who does not know how ugly criminals Japan and Nazi Germany are. The only one who can stop their ugly plot to conquer the world is us, the United States.”

The horrors of Japan’s war crimes and Nazi Germany’s Jewish concentration camps were once again highlighted.

Of course, there was no miracle where public opinion against the reversal suddenly disappeared.

There was no such thing as Pearl Harbor, where people were blinded by revenge and shouting for anti-war was branded a traitor to the country.

however,

“At least I don’t have to worry about impeachment.”

Roosevelt was laughing at the ridiculous jokes he was making.

And then, with the news of the bombing party’s survival,

“The first copy of the photos and video footage taken for Jeong Hoon-yong has arrived.”

“Spray it right away!”

A well-edited bombing scene, and Mitchell’s last footage shot just before the bombing.

Among them, what moved the hearts of 20th century machos was not the logical persuasion that if they hesitated, they would end up like France.

-The heroes who will protect freedom and justice on this earth are none other than America and you.-

The news that you are the Earth Special Forces that the whole world is eagerly waiting for has caused a flood of applications from young people who are excited about joining the force.

Of course, it wasn’t without its problems.

“Even dogs and cows can become pilots.”

“okay?”

By the way, the United States had a high illiteracy rate even in the 21st century, so what was it like in the 20th century?

“What’s the problem with that? First of all, let’s say that only the best among those who enlist will be accepted. The rest…”

Once you put on your uniform, that’s the end. You may have been able to do whatever you wanted when you came in, but it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to do that until you’re discharged.

Marshall nodded and smiled as if he had expected that answer from me.

I felt relieved for a moment to see that they had taken the first step towards declaring war and recruiting troops.

“When will we get reinforcements to Europe?”

“The Atlantic, isn’t Europe the priority?”

I couldn’t help but sigh at the sight of the British guys running after me and making a fuss.

The two-sided battle is already a done deal.

He boasted that he could fight and win without any problems, but in reality…

“It still takes time.”

“We are short on weapons and people.”

The most urgent one was the Philippines.

Because of the seals’ uncooperativeness, we were unable to send reinforcements on time…

“If we don’t send reinforcements immediately, it’s only a matter of time before we fall.”

Those Japs who had been hit hard were full of venom and causing a ruckus.

In particular, it has been confirmed that bombers launched from the Philippines or Guam can reach their homeland…

“Because I’m like that, I’m definitely the number one target for attack.”

Marshall nodded at my muttering.

“It is impossible to protect the Philippines, Guam, and Wei.”

If we compare the naval power of the United States and Japan, it is true that we are ahead.

Because as a result of the Washington Naval Treaty concluded immediately after the end of World War I, Japan was required to maintain naval power at 60% of that of the United States.

The problem is that Japan is gathered in the Pacific, but aren’t our seals divided into the Atlantic and Pacific?

But the seal guys seemed to have different thoughts.

“Since it has come to this, it might be better to be aggressive rather than defensive.”

“Yes. The battle is not decided by numbers alone. If we can just break Japan’s momentum, we will be able to hold out until we can pull out our fleet.”

“Yes, just because you have a lot of bellies and a big belly doesn’t necessarily mean you’re good at fighting.”

The Navy claimed that just as the Army had broken Japan’s spirit through bold bombing, they too would completely break the Japanese Navy’s spirit through a fleet battle victory.

“There is a saying that the best defense is a good offense.”

“Are you thinking of attacking Formosa?”

“No. Japan will try to attack Guam and Wei to isolate the Philippines.”

Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Stark paused for a moment, then pointed to the map and continued his explanation.

“We plan to defeat the Japanese fleet here, break their momentum, and maintain our supply line to the Philippines.”

Thus began the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

Beyond imagination