12dz Chapter 140 Battlefield Love Story
Chapter 140 Battlefield Love Story
After nearly two months of arduous fighting, the Sino-American Allied Forces successfully squeezed the Japanese forces into two isolated areas, less than 1000 square kilometers to the north and south. Thus, the Sino-American Allied Forces firmly grasped the initiative in the Battle of Guadalcanal. However, the prolonged fighting inevitably fostered a considerable degree of resentment and discontent within the various units.
On this day, Wang Chengwu personally rushed to the 6rd Battalion of the 3th Regiment to inspect the battle situation. He was furious that the 3rd Battalion had failed to capture the main peak of Mount Kailatospo as scheduled. However, the battalion commander's words silenced this tough guy.
Battalion Commander Ma's original words were: "Commander Wang, we've been here for almost two months, and we've been fighting every day. When we arrived, the battalion had 857 people, and now there are only 584. Every day, comrades fall on the road to attack. We've all become numb, fighting with complete recklessness. But I don't want them to be like this. I don't want to see them die alive, only to be carried down as cold corpses!"
Wang Chengwu suddenly woke up as if from a dream, and came to his senses. He thought to himself: The various units of the 113th Division have been fighting continuously for 53 days without any rest. You know, there were 1.7 people in the entire division before it set out, and nearly 3000 of them have been buried here. Coupled with the long-term uninterrupted fierce fighting and extreme scarcity, a disturbing negative emotion has gradually grown within the division.
Similar complaints were voiced not only by the 113th and 2nd Divisions, but also by the 1st Division, which had been deployed later. Wang Chengwu felt that the Japanese forces on Guadalcanal had been squeezed to the north and south corners of the island and could no longer mount any major attacks. The troops should have appropriately slowed their offensive, paused briefly to regroup, and given the soldiers a brief rest.
After receiving reports from the 1st and 2nd US Divisions, Fletcher invited Cai Yong to the flagship, personally brewed him a cup of steaming hot coffee, and said affectionately, "Dear Cai, after nearly two months of fighting, we've basically achieved our goal. The Japanese have been squeezed into two unconnected areas north and south of Guadalcanal. The expansion of Henderson Field is complete, and the Air Force's long-range bombers have arrived. The bombing of New Guinea has begun. I wonder if we should let the children rest up. After all, they've been too tired these days."
Cai Yong understood Fletcher's thoughts. He said calmly, "General Fletcher, according to statistics, we have eliminated less than 1 Japanese troops on the island. According to intelligence, there are still at least 2 Japanese troops on the island, and they are still capable of inflicting a fatal blow on us."
"On the naval side, the Japanese Tokyo Express is still going on. The main fleet is threatening the supply lines of the landing forces. If the Japanese naval forces are not completely defeated, the Japanese forces on the island may make a comeback at any time."
"General Fletcher, I understand your concerns. The Allied forces have been fighting for two months and are exhausted. They need some time to rest and recuperate, but the Japanese won't give us that time. We must seize the opportunity and annihilate them as quickly as possible."
Seeing Fletcher's hesitation, Cai Yong sighed, "General, I can order a slowdown in the attack and give each unit a few days to rest, but this will put even greater pressure on the navy."
Seeing Cai Yong's relenting response, Fletcher quickly said, "Don't worry about the navy. I'll have the fleet expand its search area and conduct regular artillery harassment on areas held by the Japanese. Nighttime maritime patrols will also intensify their deployment. I've already developed a plan targeting the Tokyo Express, which will sever the Japanese supply lines!"
As Fletcher and Cai Yong reached a compromise, the Battle of Guadalcanal entered the second phase of stalemate. In the east, one regiment each from the US 2nd Division and the 113th Division remained in the front line for defense, and the remaining troops withdrew to bases near the airport for rest. Similarly, in the north, the US 1st Division retained two regiments, and the remaining troops also withdrew to the second line for rest.
During this time, Wang Chengwu encountered a major problem. Marian was a reporter for Time magazine. She had originally been interviewing Cai Yong, but Wang Chengwu tricked her into interviewing him, the deputy commander of the 113th Division.
On their first meeting, Wang Chengwu's humor and broken English made Marianne burst into laughter. Throughout the subsequent conversations, Wang Chengwu's every smile and every word shone like stars in Marianne's heart. Gradually, she was deeply drawn to him and fell in love.
Westerners are always so direct in expressing their love. Marianne made no secret of her feelings, her eyes filled with fervent love. However, this frightened Wang Chengwu, who had never experienced such passionate love before. Using the excuse of being busy with the war, Wang Chengwu quietly retreated to the front lines.
But Marian refused to give up. She pursued him relentlessly all the way to the front lines. She arrived at Wang Chengwu's command post. When she confronted him about why he was avoiding her, a look of embarrassment and helplessness crossed his face.
Marianne didn't understand why Wang Chengwu was avoiding her love. In her opinion, love should be pursued bravely. Wang Chengwu, on the other hand, was bewildered by this blunt confession. He didn't know how to respond to this Western passion.
In this war-torn land, their love blossoms like a delicate flower amidst the harsh conditions. Despite cultural and ideological differences, their feelings grow deeper through repeated encounters. Wang Chengwu gradually begins to understand Marianne's passion, while Marianne learns to respect his reserve.
However, this is a battlefield after all, and there is danger at any time. Wang Chengwu asked Marianne to leave, but Marianne was stubborn and refused to leave, so Wang Chengwu had to send her away by force.
On the way back, the convoy was ambushed by Japanese troops, and Marianne was nearly captured. Fortunately, Wang Chengwu and his men arrived just in time. During the battle, Wang Chengwu was unfortunately injured. Distraught, Marianne rushed to Wang Chengwu's side, shielding him from the enemy's bullets with her own body. At that moment, Wang Chengwu finally understood the depth of Marianne's love.
Since then, their love has grown stronger. They have weathered countless storms together, always supporting each other and never abandoning each other. In this special era, their love story has become a legend, allowing people to feel the power and beauty of love.
Fletcher, Cai Yong, and even Yang Hong who was far away in New Guinea knew about their thrilling and romantic love story. Taking advantage of the opportunity when General Wang Chengwu was injured, Yang, as the commander for the first time, abused his power for personal gain and ordered Wang to recuperate in Australia, thus making the two of them together.