The troops of the Northern Army of the Eastern Army landed in Hakodate, Sapporo and Tomakomai on Hokkaido Island.
Because the Russian army’s tactic was not to fight the Easterners on the coast, the landing of the Easterners was very smooth. However, after the successful landing, it was undoubtedly very difficult for them to launch an attack inland. ,
The Russian Army and the Goryeo Army built solid fortifications in an area 20 kilometers away from the coast. Not only a large number of heavy artillery were deployed on the defense line. At the same time, they could also get support from their own air force.
This made it very difficult for the Eastern Army to quickly break through the defense lines of the Russian Army and the Goryeo Army, defeat them, and take over the entire Hokkaido Island.
At the same time, the artillery of the Russian Army and the Goryeo Army took advantage of the opportunity that the Japanese planes could not be deployed at night and the navy’s naval guns had a low hit rate, and began to gather a large number of heavy artillery to cover the landing site of the Japanese Army, thereby causing greater losses to the Japanese, and further delaying the Japanese Army’s advancement on Hokkaido Island.
Such a result made the top leaders of the Northern Army very angry.
Even the top leaders of the Japanese Army who had been paying attention to the situation on the front line were also very annoyed.
General Tojo Yinji, the Minister of the Army, and General Sugiyama Gen, the Chief of the Army Staff, could no longer hold on, and directly asked General Shida Xinqian to return to Dongjing to report on his work, questioning him why the battle was like this?
You know, before landing on Hokkaido Island, they all thought that this battle should be a sure win!
"Shida-kun, what’s going on in the battlefield on Hokkaido Island? It’s been a week, and our troops are still being suppressed by the Russians in the coastal area. Moreover, the Russian bombardment every night will cause us great losses. If this continues, how can we take over Hokkaido Island? The Russian fleet is reinforcing the Far East, and we don’t have much time left!" Admiral Tojo Yinji’s face was livid.
"Yes, Shida-kun. Although those guys in the navy have vowed that even if the Russian fleet comes, they still can’t take back the control of the sea. However, those guys have boasted enough before, and we can’t put our hopes on them. We must take over Hokkaido Island (adbc) before the Russian fleet arrives. At least, we must have an absolute advantage in Hokkaido Island. In this way, even if there is a problem with the navy next, we can still persist. Even, we can still take over Hokkaido Island." Admiral Sugiyama Moto said.
General Shida Nobuhiro’s face flashed with shame.
He also knew that the performance of the Northern Army in this battle was somewhat unsatisfactory. The Eastern Empire Army, and even the entire Eastern Empire, had great expectations for them.
"Your Excellency, Minister, Your Excellency, Chief of Staff. The Russians are too cunning. They blew up all the ports. As a result, a large number of our troops can only land by landing craft. Although the engineersRepairing the port and building a simple dock. However, this became the focus of the Russians’ evening bombardment. Under such circumstances, the landing speed of the various units of the Northern Army was very slow. At the same time, a large number of heavy weapons could not land as soon as possible. This greatly limited our offensive power. It was very difficult to break through the Russians’ solid defense line.
In addition, the Russian Air Force also went out in large numbers to compete with the Air Force for air supremacy. This made it impossible for the Air Force to provide much support for our ground forces. "
General Shida Nobuhiro explained.
General Tojo Yinji and General Sugiyama Moto both nodded. They also knew the specific situation of the front line. However, they did not have any good solution for this.
"As for the Air Force, I will let them invest more power to provide air cover for the ground forces as much as possible. However, the real main force of the attack is still the ground forces. Don’t pin your hopes on the Air Force." General Tojo Yinji said.
"Hey, Minister! "Admiral Shida Nobuhiro answered.
"Perhaps, we can suggest to the Navy to send out a carrier-based aircraft group to destroy the Russian airport on Sakhalin Island. In this way, the problem can be solved once and for all. If the Russians cannot take off from Sakhalin Island to Hokkaido Island, then they can only take off from the Far East of the Russian Empire. Although they can still appear over Hokkaido Island. However, the time they stay in the air will be greatly reduced. This will also be very beneficial for us!" Admiral Sugiyama Moto suggested.
Admiral Tojo Yinji nodded repeatedly: "This is a good idea. Contact the Navy immediately. If the Empire fails to take over Hokkaido Island, it will certainly be laughed at by those guys in the Navy. However, this is also very disadvantageous for them!" (To read the violent novel, go to Feilu Novel Network!)
"Shida-kun, the Northern Army will increase the intensity of the attack next. In any case, we must solve the Russians as soon as possible and take over the entire Hokkaido Island! "Tojo Yinji ordered.
"Hi, Your Excellency the Minister!" General Shida Nobuken replied.
At the same time, he was relieved.
This level was passed without any danger. However, in the next battle, if the Northern Army still performs poorly, then he might be relieved of his post.
After General Shida Nobuken returned to the Northern Army Headquarters, he immediately summoned several army commanders and issued strict orders.
"I don’t care what method you use, at all costs, you must break through the Russian defense line and annihilate them. We don’t have much time!" General Shida Nobuken ordered.
"Hi, Your Excellency the Commander! "All the military commanders answered.
Under the order of General Nobuhiro Mita, the various units of the Eastern Army could only increase their attack strength and dared not to conserve their strength.
A large number of troops were sent to Hokkaido Island. They were supported by their own naval guns and airWith the support of the Central Plains, they launched a fierce attack on the defense lines of the Russian Army and the Goryeo Army.
The Russian Army and the Goryeo Army used strong fortifications to resist the attack of the Eastern Army. And, with the help of such battles, they continued to consume the power of the Easterners.
In order to compete for air supremacy, the Eastern Empire Navy Combined Fleet and the Lighthouse Navy Pacific Fleet also joined in.
On July 2, 1841, the Eastern Empire Navy Combined Fleet and the Lighthouse Navy Pacific Fleet dispatched a large number of carrier-based aircraft to empty the airport of the Russian Empire Air Force on Sakhalin Island. .
