Devil's Army

Chapter 1701 Summary of the Battle of Lushun

All the officers present looked at each other in bewilderment. They had no idea about the war that had taken place nearly 40 years ago.

On July 26, 1904, a major battle broke out between Japan and Russia for control of Port Arthur. The Japanese side deployed 130,000 troops, while the Russian side deployed more than 50,000 troops. The battle lasted a total of 160 days.

When everyone heard that the battle between Japan and Russia for Port Arthur lasted for nearly half a year, they all opened their eyes wide in disbelief.

"The Japanese suffered over 6 casualties, and the entire Russian Pacific Fleet was annihilated. You've only been attacking Port Arthur for a day, and you're already thinking you've successfully recaptured it. Isn't that a bit hasty?"

Everyone felt much better after hearing Leng Feng's words.

"The total strength of your three brigades is approximately 30,000 men. The total strength of the Japanese troops in Port Arthur is conservatively estimated at around 1,000. Now that the 15th Brigade has joined the battle, you are outnumbered by the Japanese.

Moreover, we have a powerful air force to back us up. After the navy resolves the battle, we can also support you from the sea.

The Japanese army wants to drag out the Port Arthur battle for 160 days, which is absolutely impossible. We must end the Port Arthur battle within a week!

Everyone's morale was boosted and they applauded excitedly.

"I just listened to everyone's introduction. I personally think that the easiest direction to break through right now should be the west of the first brigade."

When the brigade commander heard this, he immediately became fully alert.

"The biggest problem facing the Navy Battalion now is the coordination and mutual support between the anti-tank trenches and the Japanese artillery positions."

"Yes, our soldiers tried to fill the anti-tank trench to pave the way for the troops to advance, but they were immediately bombarded by Japanese artillery. Our air force tried to bomb the Japanese artillery position, but they couldn't find its specific address."

"I'll arrange for the Second Paratrooper Battalion to take out the Japanese artillery positions tomorrow. Wouldn't that solve this problem?"

"With the help of this elite paratrooper force, the problem can definitely be solved. Moreover, if we break through the navy camp, we will reach the city of Lushun, which will also be a psychological blow to the Japanese army." A brigade commander responded happily.

"Although our air force suffered heavy casualties in the Dalian and Port Arthur battles, I have instructed the arsenal to increase the production of air force ammunition. The fighter planes produced by the Kunming Aircraft Manufacturing Plant during this period have all been added to the First Air Force Squadron. Our bombing of the Japanese navy and army in Port Arthur will only intensify, not weaken."

"Commander, when will the 2nd Parachute Battalion arrive?" asked a brigade commander.

"Didn't I ask you to immediately clean up Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport before I came here? At least build a runway."

"I've already ordered the logistics department to build a runway, but the entire Zhoushuizi Airport won't be ready that quickly."

"No need. Just build a runway for planes to take off and land. The Second Paratrooper Battalion will be here tonight."

While Leng Feng was deploying tomorrow's combat missions for everyone, the Japanese army was also summarizing today's combat situation.

Although they blocked the Devil Force's attacks from the north, west, and east today, their troops suffered heavy casualties under the fierce bombing of the Devil Force's air force.

And this afternoon, the Devil Force's navy also joined the battle.

The Japanese navy in Port Arthur suffered heavy casualties in the joint air-ground operations of the Devil Force's air force and naval and air forces.