Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 37: Convergence (below)
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The [Biliang] left a few supplementary rookies who had just joined the army this year to stay on the ship, and the remaining forty-odd officers and soldiers were dispatched, especially those who were about to be retired in their 40s. Cao Chang, even more energetic, walked ahead of the team, holding a long navy saber in his hand, constantly shouting for his comrades.
When the Japanese Navy Non-commissioned Officer reaches the age of 40, if he cannot be promoted to the Special Agent Officer (Japanese Navy Special Agent Officer, mainly senior technicians in the military department such as marine engineering, flight maintenance, repair, and medical care), he must retire and return home. , Break away from the privileged class of soldiers and become ordinary ordinary people.
Being fortunate enough to teach those army idiots before leaving the army, this experience is enough to make them brag about the rest of their lives, and it can be regarded as a good end to this hard-working army life.
The sailor on the [Biliang] wears autumn navy blue sailor uniform, wears a navy-standard cowhide ammunition box, wears white one-piece leggings, and holds a 35-year-old navy rifle issued by the Navy. The zero bayonet shone a dazzling cold light in the sun.
The 35-type naval rifle is also the result of the battle between the Japanese army and the navy. Because of concerns that the source of light weapons will be controlled by the army, the Japanese navy has developed a navy-standard three-five based on the Arisaka 30-year rifle. Type rifle, so the army can’t occupy the navy’s production share.
The Navy creatively adopted an upright sight and a dust cover on this rifle. This design was originally used to prevent the sand on the beach from entering the exposed gun when the sailors landed on the beach. A trick learned by the army, which was plagued by the sand and dust of northern China, eventually led to the birth of the 38-style cover.
The Yangtze River gunship rarely had the opportunity to land for combat, so it was only equipped with rifles for self-defense. However, the [Shiduo] was equipped with six Lewis machine guns. As a result, it was completely dismantled by the sailors this time, although there was no dedicated The land-use gun holder, but this was originally a light machine gun that could be carried and used by one person. The navy machine gunner hung the machine gun on his chest with a sturdy canvas belt.
When the sailors of the [Biliang] arrived at the assembly point, they found that they were not the first group to arrive. At least more than 400 sailors had been assembled on the spacious playground by the Navy Pier.
Captain Akiyama of Matsushima of the armored cruiser [Izumo], as the highest-ranking officer on the scene, did his part to take on the command task. Standing on the tall commanding platform, this navy chief looked alike A high spirited look.
"It's from [Hiram], you guys are not too late." Seeing the arrival of the [Hiram] team, a navy captain who Hasegawa did not know came forward.
"I’m Okada Misaku, who has just been transferred to the Fleet Staff to take up the post of staff officer. I have long wanted to find a chance to get to know the captains, but I didn’t expect this to happen the first time I met. You are Hasegawa. Captain Nobuya, I've heard of your name a long time ago, and I will ask you to take care of it in the future." The staff officer named Okada looks very easy to get along with, at least he has a very warm attitude.
"Where and where, I still have to ask you for your care in the future, Captain Okada." Hasegawa hurriedly saluted the other party.
Although Hasegawa is much older than the opponent, it is estimated that the graduation time is at least two circles older than the opponent, but the Japanese navy is not only about seniority, but also depends on the connections behind it, and can climb into the fleet at this age. If the guy in the staff position is not particularly talented, it is that the backstage is solid and hard enough. No matter which of the above, Hasegawa, who is mixed with the inland gunboat captain, can offend.
"I heard that you are sick, how is your health now? If you feel uncomfortable, don't force it." Okada expressed his condolences with a look of concern, like a friend who has known him for a long time.
"With tape, cute milk. (Very good, no problem)" Hasegawa smiled on his face and gave a thumbs up to indicate that he was in good condition.
"That's good, I'm relieved. Please take your hands down [Azaka] and line up, the fleet commander will be there soon. At that position, I have to wait for other troops, so I will leave first." Okada pointed out the position of the line to Hasegawa, and then saluted the other side to bid farewell.
"Ah, it's okay, see you later." Hasegawa gave a military salute.
"What a nice officer, Master Captain." The first officer said with emotion.
"Yes, looks like a very nice person." Hasegawa nodded in agreement.
"Master Captain, your complexion looks bad, do you have a fever again?" the first officer asked concerned.
"No problem, I will persist in this minor illness." Hasegawa shook his head to comfort his deputy.
The mobilization efficiency of the Japanese navy is really very high. The order is only a quarter of an hour, and the units that receive the order rushed to it. Finally, the number of combat troops assembled reached 592, which is almost enough. Make up an infantry brigade.
After all, they are not a regular Marine Corps. They are mostly light infantry with rifles. There are more than 30 light and heavy machine guns, and there are more than 20 grenadiers. There are no heavy weapons like artillery. But now This kind of action does not require any artillery to be used.
Tanimoto will be coming soon. He took the motor boat on the [Prince Eugen] and landed directly at the riverside dock. With him, there were several German navy officers who were actively dealing with the crisis as the Japanese navy. Witness of the German side.
"Everyone knows what to do." Tanimoto held a saber scabbard in his hand, and asked Qiu Shan with a serious face.
"Yes, sir, everyone's morale is high." Captain Qiushan replied respectfully.
"How many people are there in total here?" the chief of staff asked.
"Five hundred and ninety-two, the chief of staff." Qiushan replied.
"Can I only collect so much? But it doesn't matter, the special Marine Corps is about to arrive. Now we must settle this matter neatly before the Army takes action, understand?" Ichinose The chief of staff said loudly to the navy officers standing in front of the line~IndoMTL.com~ Oh! I understand, the chief of staff. "The officers who led the team respectfully stood up and saluted the chief.
"Xishi, let's go. Akiyama, your [Izumo] team will lead in front, and the remaining squadron will follow in the order of the fleet. Chief of Staff, you are with me." Tanimoto waved and ordered , Then turned his face to Colonel Von Hertz and said: "Captain Von Hertz, we are leaving now."
"Yes, Lord General." The German navy colonel held the naval ceremonial saber around his waist and nodded to Tanimoto.
Of course it’s impossible for the commander to go into battle on foot. I don’t know where the dock duty station transferred two limousines with a civilian license issued by the public concession. Eighty percent of the officers on duty rushed to the street. Requisitioned by the road.
One of the 38-year-old Ford sedan is still a custom-made model, and I don’t know who the original owner is. However, these years the Japanese are quite unreasonable and used to doing things like this in the occupied areas. In the end, if they can return back safely, the owner should go to burn incense to pay off.
Although there are no limousines on the wharf, there are plenty of trucks carrying soldiers. The Navy has its own independent logistics system, which cannot be compared with the army of mule-driving turtles.
The main reason is that most of the navy's equipment and supplies are abundant, which is not convenient for manpower and animal transportation. Shanghai used to be the base of the Third Fleet of the Japanese Navy. The Japanese Navy has equipped a complete fleet logistics system here, and the degree of automation far exceeds that of the Army.
So the troops with less than 600 people were divided into forty Nissan 80 trucks and rushed toward the Waibaidu Bridge in a mighty force.
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