mtl008 Chapter 564 British Surrender
Chapter 564 British Surrender
564 British troops surrender
"Notify Mr. Ono and have them destroy the main force of the British army as soon as possible."
Yamashita Tomoyuki was also anxious.
"Your Excellency the Commander, the British Commander Robert is in contact with us now.
I am discussing surrender with Ono-kun.
However, some of the demands made by the British are rather troublesome.
look……"
“Tell Ono-kun that the negotiations can continue.
But the attack must not stop for a moment. If the British surrender, give them a chance.
If they don't attack by surprise, then we should try to completely destroy them in the shortest possible time.
Time is urgent.
After annihilating the 15th Army, Ye Qingshan's main force of the Chinese Army only needed two days at most to move south from the northern battlefield.
If he had the armored cluster in his hands, he could defeat them in one day.
By then, the cooked duck will fly away.
If we fail to defeat the main force of the British army, how can we explain to His Majesty and the headquarters? "
The Japanese Chief of Staff Suzuki Sou looked at Yamashita Tomoyuki's anxious look and knew that he was really anxious.
"Hey, I'll go inform Ono-kun right away."
At this time, a Japanese staff officer happened to send in a telegram.
After reading the telegram, Yamashita Tomoyuki's face changed drastically.
He immediately stopped the Japanese Chief of Staff Suzuki So who was about to leave.
"Suzuki-kun, wait."
Yamashita Tomoyuki stopped the Japanese Chief of Staff and continued with a gloomy face, "Tell Ono-kun.
If the British troops cannot surrender before dark.
They are allowed to use special cigarettes at night.”
"Nani?"
After hearing this, Suzuki Sou also widened his eyes.
The so-called special smoke is actually a new type of poison gas bomb developed by the Japanese.
"Commander, is this really necessary?"
Suzuki So was shocked.
You know, when it comes to the use of poison gas bombs by Western armies, the Japanese are much more cautious than they are in our country.
Generally speaking, they would not use poison gas bombs against Western troops unless it was absolutely necessary.
But obviously, Yamashita Tomoyuki believed that the situation on the southern battlefield had reached its most critical moment.
"Of course.
Take a look at it.
I just received the latest information from Ono-kun.
From the direction of Toungoo, the vanguard of the Chinese Army has already moved southward.”
Yamashita Tomoyuki handed the telegram in his hand to the Japanese Chief of Staff Suzuki So.
After reading the telegram, Suzuki So understood why Yamashita Tomoyuki was even more anxious.
The expeditionary force moved south faster than they had expected.
Although, those who came were only the vanguard, about 10,000 people.
However, at this time, the Japanese in the southern battlefield used only 50,000 to 60,000 people to surround the main force of the British army of more than 100,000.
Under such circumstances, the Japanese 25th Army was already short of manpower.
Now, they also need to allocate troops to deal with the vanguard of the expeditionary force heading south.
And this is just the beginning.
Later, more expeditionary forces will head south.
If they fail to defeat the main force of the British Army before the expeditionary force moves south, the Japanese 25th Army itself will be in danger.
Not long after, Ono, the Japanese front-line commander, received a telegram from Yamashita Tomoyuki.
“Using special cigarettes?
Yosi.
Yamashita-kun is still decisive. We really can’t delay this any longer.”
At this time, the Japanese 25th Army was on the front line and had surrounded the main force of more than 100,000 British troops for several days.
They were surrounded, but the Japanese could not completely wipe out so many British troops in a short time.
So many British troops relied on hills and jungles for defense.
It will take time for the Japs to annihilate them.
After all, these British troops were not completely out of ammunition and food like the Japanese 15th Army in the northern battlefield.
But now, what the Japs lack is time.
Although, the British commander Robert was willing to lead the main force of the British army to surrender to the devils.
However, the negotiations between the two sides did not go smoothly.
The British commander Robert was unwilling to accept the unconditional surrender demanded by the Japanese.
"This British commander won't cry until he sees the coffin.
Pass the order down to send our new stock of special cigarettes to the front line.
Let's give the British a taste tonight.
By tomorrow, perhaps they won’t dare to put forward so many conditions.”
The Japanese commander Ono sneered ferociously.
That night, the Japanese on the front line fired poison gas bombs at the British positions.
"what is that?"
The British troops were also surprised to see the shells falling on their position but not exploding.
But soon, they became terrified.
"what!"
The poisonous gas spread, and many British soldiers nearby were in trouble.
They let out miserable cries and frantically grabbed their necks and chests. The poisonous gas corroded their respiratory tracts, causing them unbearable pain.
“It’s a poison gas bomb.
The Japanese used poison gas bombs. "
"Quick, put on your gas mask."
Many British soldiers were terrified and looked for their gas masks which they had misplaced somewhere.
As a result, before they could find the gas masks, the poison gas floated over.
They were so frightened that they immediately abandoned their defensive positions and fled to the rear.
Soon, the Japanese soldiers wearing gas masks easily occupied the British position.
The British troops in the rear were soon defeated.
Abandon defense and flee north.
As a result, the Japanese soldiers who had already set up ambush positions in the north saw the British troops flee into the ambush circle.
Suddenly the firepower was full.
Da da da!
Dense firepower points poured out madly towards the panicked British soldiers.
British soldiers fell in droves.
"Stop fighting, we surrender."
Soon, someone in the British army raised a pair of white shorts.
That night, the Japanese launched many similar attacks along a front line that stretched for dozens of kilometers.
British Commander Robert was so angry that he almost fainted after receiving bad news from the surrounded British troops.
"Shameless, shameless, they don't deserve to be called soldiers."
After venting his anger, Robert slumped in his chair and waved to a British general next to him.
"Tell the Japanese commander that our army is willing to surrender."
After saying this, Robert seemed to have lost all his strength.
After a while, he looked at his adjutant and asked, "Is there any latest news from General Stilwell?"
"Reply Commander, no.
We have been out of touch with General Stilwell for a day and a night.
I wonder if General Stilwell has already—"
The adjutant stopped talking here.
His meaning was very clear. He suspected that Stilwell had been beheaded by the Japanese assault force.
"Oh, I hope not."
Robert sighed.
Now, he couldn't take care of Stilwell anymore, he couldn't even protect himself.
However, now that he has decided to surrender to the Japanese.
As the commander of the British army, he should have no problem at least keeping his life.
At this time, although Stilwell had not been beheaded by the Japanese, his situation was not very good.