Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

Chapter 215 The French Army’s Retreat!
In the vast land of southern Annan, the scorching sun mercilessly burns the earth, and the dry wind carries dust and permeates the air.

The soldiers of the Free Army had already been ready for battle on their positions. Their figures were looming between the trenches and bunkers, and their eyes were filled with determination and resoluteness.

This land carries their desire for freedom and independence, and every inch of land seems to tell of their perseverance and struggle.

Since the last fierce battle with the French army, the Free Army has used the captured materials to strengthen its fortifications against the clock.

They knew very well that the French army would never accept defeat and a counterattack was only a matter of time.

The soldiers carried sandbags with their rough hands to reinforce the walls of the trenches, polished their weapons to a shine, and each bullet was carefully arranged in the ammunition boxes.

Although their faces were tired, their eyes were full of fighting spirit and they had only one belief in their hearts: to protect this land and resist the French army's further invasion.

In the French camp in the distance, Governor Degu was sitting in the command center with a frown and a stern expression.

His eyes moved repeatedly on the map, and his fingers kept tapping on the table, making a dull sound.

He knew very well that this war was crucial to France's rule in Indochina, and if it failed, France's colonial power would suffer a severe blow.

He was unwilling to be defeated by the Free Army, and was thinking about how to organize a powerful counterattack to regain the lost position.

Finally, the French attack began.

They marched in orderly steps and approached the Free Army's position.

The sunlight shone on their helmets, reflecting a dazzling light.

The Free Army fighters hid in trenches and bunkers, holding their breath and keeping their eyes fixed on the front.

Their heartbeats were clearly audible on the silent battlefield, and everyone was waiting for that critical moment to come.

When the French army came into range, the commander of the Free Army gave an order, which broke the silence of the battlefield like a thunder.

The sound of gunfire suddenly rang out, and bullets rained down on the French army. The shells exploded in the French ranks, raising clouds of dust and smoke.

French soldiers fell to the ground one after another, screaming one after another.

They were caught off guard by the sudden and fierce attack, and their progress was instantly hindered.

The French commander tried to organize an effective attack. He waved his sword, shouted loudly, and ordered his soldiers to charge.

But the Free Army's defense line was like a solid wall and difficult to break through.

The soldiers of the Free Army relied on their tenacious will and accurate shooting to repel the French attacks time and time again.

The two sides were engaged in a fierce tug-of-war, with corpses strewn all over the battlefield and blood flowing like a river.

The soil was stained red with blood and emitted a sickening smell.

Governor Degu was anxiously waiting for news from the front line in the headquarters.

He paced back and forth, sometimes looking at the map, sometimes asking questions of his staff.

When he learned that the counterattack was not going well, his face became even gloomier.

He slammed his fist on the table and said angrily: "How can these Free Army soldiers be so tenacious?" He realized that this war was much more difficult than he had imagined, and the resistance of the Free Army soldiers was beyond his expectations.

The Free Army also faced tremendous pressure in the battle.

Although they occupied an advantageous terrain, the French firepower was also very strong.

French artillery continued to pour shells on the Free Army's positions, and trenches and bunkers continued to collapse under the bombardment of artillery fire.

Moreover, as the battle continued, their ammunition and supplies were gradually depleted.

The soldiers had to save every bullet and every shell, knowing that once the ammunition ran out, they would be in dire straits. As the commander of the Freedom Army, Lu Yuhua was fully aware of the severity of the situation.

He stood in the trench, looking at the fierce battle scene in front of him, feeling extremely anxious.

He knew that they had to break the deadlock as soon as possible, otherwise they would be in trouble. After careful consideration, he decided to take a bold action.

He selected an elite commando team, took advantage of the cover of night, went around the rear of the French army, and launched a surprise attack on the French supply lines.

The commandos moved forward quietly in the darkness, their figures blending into the night.

The moonlight shone on them, outlining their resolute silhouettes.

They carefully avoided French patrols and took every step with extreme caution.

They breathed very softly, for fear of making any noise and alerting the enemy.

When they reached the French supply line, they launched a surprise attack.

For a moment, flames shot up into the sky and explosions continued.

The French supply lines were in chaos, supplies were burned, and transport vehicles were blown up.

The French soldiers panicked and fled in all directions.

The commandos were as brave and fearless as tigers descending from the mountains. They used the weapons in their hands to strike the enemy hard.

Governor Degu was horrified when he learned that his supply line had been attacked.

An expression of horror appeared on his face as he realized that the Free Army's tactics were very flexible and that there were loopholes in his defense line.

He had to readjust his deployment and withdraw troops to defend the rear.

His heart was filled with regret and anger. He regretted that he had not expected the Free Army to take such action, and was angry at the Free Army's tenacious resistance.

Under the attack from both inside and outside of the Free Army, the French defense line gradually collapsed. They began to retreat step by step and lost a large area of ​​​​position.

The Free Army pursued the victory and approached the core defense line of the French army.

The soldiers' faces were filled with the joy of victory, their steps became more determined, and their hearts were filled with desire for victory.

At this time, Governor Degu was in a desperate situation. He had very few troops left and his supplies were about to run out.

He looked at the war outside the window, his heart filled with despair.

He knew that France's rule in Indochina might be coming to an end.

There was a hint of helplessness and sadness in his eyes; his former ambitions had now turned into nothing.

The morale of the Free Army was high and they were getting closer and closer to victory.

Lu Yuhua stood on the battlefield, looking at everything in front of him, feeling filled with emotion.

He knew that this victory was hard-won and was won with the blood and lives of countless soldiers. They paid too much for freedom and independence.

As the Free Army continued to advance, the French resistance became weaker and weaker.

Finally, Governor Degu had to order a retreat.

The French army was defeated like a tide and fled into the distance.

The Free Army captured all French positions and achieved a complete victory in the battle.

"We lost." Governor Degu said bitterly.

He slumped in the chair, his eyes empty, as if he had lost his soul.

He didn't expect that they would be defeated so quickly, and more importantly, the Japanese army did not take any action at all.

This made him very dissatisfied with the Japanese army, but no matter how dissatisfied he was, it was useless.

Because he knew that the French army would lose French Indochina.

"These damn Soviet troops." The incompetent and furious Governor Degu could only vent his anger on the Soviet army.

If it weren't for the weapons and equipment provided by the Soviet army, could these natives have defeated them?
This is simply nonsense.

But the reality is that they lost.

His heart was filled with resentment and resentment, but nothing could be changed.

In the hot and humid Southern Army Headquarters, the dim lights flickered weakly. General Terauchi Hisaichi stood in front of a huge battle map, tightly clutching the telegram in his hand, his brows twisted into a deep "川" shape.

On the map, the flags and arrows representing various forces were intricately arranged, but at this moment his eyes were fixed on the Annan region. The sudden change in the situation there made this battle-hardened general feel uneasy.

"Those French were defeated." General Terauchi Hisaichi's voice was low and solemn, breaking the brief silence in the headquarters.

His words were full of disbelief and deep surprise.

He had expected that the conflict in French Indochina would be a long and stalemate, but he never expected that the French would be defeated so quickly. This result was far beyond his expectations.

Looking back at the ups and downs of this battle, the key turning point was the change in attitude of the Japanese 4th Division.

At the beginning of the war, the 4th Division of the Japanese Army performed bravely on the battlefield. They charged into battle, and amid the sound of gunfire, the shouts of the soldiers were deafening. Every attack was carried out with an indomitable momentum, which made the opponents dare not underestimate them.

But as the battle continued, the cruel reality of war gradually brought the soldiers of the 4th Division back to their senses.

As they watched their comrades falling around them, they began to wonder: What was the point of dying so meaninglessly? As a result, a strong instinct for survival and consideration of their own strength took over, and they began to choose to conserve their strength. The pace of the offensive on the battlefield suddenly slowed down, and the originally fierce offensive became weak and powerless.

This change, like a domino effect, triggered a series of chain reactions.

The Free Army keenly captured the subtle changes in the battlefield situation. They quickly adjusted their strategy, bypassed the passive and lazy Japanese 4th Division, and rushed straight to the French positions like a group of agile cheetahs.

Faced with this sudden attack, the French army was completely trapped in the dilemma of passive defense. Being completely unprepared, they could only respond hastily.

For a moment, the battlefield was filled with smoke, and the sounds of gunfire and shouts of killing were intertwined. The fierce attack of the Free Army left the French defense line full of loopholes.

In just a few days, the French army lost many important towns one after another. The fall of each town was like a severe blow to the morale of the French army.

The once impregnable defense line was now like a crumbling building, and the situation on the front line completely collapsed.

After realizing that the situation was not good, the Japanese military leaders finally woke up and realized the seriousness of the situation. They hurriedly wanted to mobilize troops to reverse the situation.

However, the war far away in Borneo was like an invisible hand, tightly grasping their attention.

The fighting in Borneo was equally fierce and stalemate. The Japanese army invested a large amount of manpower and resources there, and the two sides fought back and forth without giving in to each other.

Every transition from offense to defense required the Japanese high-ranking officers to carefully deploy troops and supplies, which made them unable to cope with the crisis in Annan and forced them to delay the troop deployment plan.

This delay undoubtedly gave the Free Army more opportunities for development.

They pursued the victory, continuously expanded the results of the battle, and further compressed the French army's sphere of influence.

The situation was getting increasingly out of control, like a wild horse running wildly in an unpredictable direction.

In a short period of time, the French army was completely defeated, and the colonial army that once showed off its might on this land could only flee in a panic.

General Terauchi Juichi put down the telegram in his hand, slowly walked to the window, looked at the vague outline of the city in the night outside the window, and thought secretly in his heart.

This disastrous defeat of the French army was both an opportunity and a challenge for Japan.

The opportunity lies in that France's influence in Indochina has been weakened, giving Japan more room for expansion and allowing it to further infiltrate and control the area; the challenge lies in that the strong strength and tenacious fighting spirit demonstrated by the Free Army in this war forced the Japanese army to re-examine their strategic plans.

The Freedom Army is no longer a force that can be easily ignored. Their rise will bring many variables to Japan's layout in Southeast Asia.

Thinking of this, General Terauchi Hisaichi turned around, glanced at the busy staff in the headquarters, and said in a deep voice: "Convene a combat meeting immediately. We must re-evaluate the situation and formulate a new strategic plan." The staff nodded and acted quickly. The air was filled with a tense and serious atmosphere.

At the combat meeting, the staff officers expressed their opinions and discussed countermeasures intensely.

Some people advocated sending troops immediately to eliminate the Free Army in one fell swoop while it was still unstable, so as to ensure Japan's interests in Southeast Asia; others suggested taking diplomatic measures and negotiating with the Free Army, trying to resolve the issue through political means and avoid getting involved in an unnecessary war.

General Terauchi Juichi listened quietly, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

He knew very well that both sending troops and negotiating were full of risks and uncertainties.

After a heated debate, General Terauchi Hisaichi finally made a decision: "We will first send people to strengthen diplomatic contacts with the Free Army and test their attitude. We will not send troops until we understand the situation." The staff officers took the order and left.

In the Annan region, the Free Army did not indulge in joy after their victory.

Lu Yuhua stood on the land that had just been liberated by the Free Army, looking around with a solemn expression.

The sunlight shone on his dusty face, outlining a resolute outline, but his eyes concealed deep worry.

"This is just the beginning." Lu Yuhua murmured in a low voice, his voice was carried by the whistling wind, but it kept echoing in his own heart.
We know very well that this victory over the French army is only the starting point of a long journey.

In this land, in addition to the defeated colonists, there is also a complicated situation waiting for him to sort out.

The local indigenous tribes have lived on this land for generations. They have their own culture, beliefs and lifestyle, and will never be easily conquered and incorporated into the new order.

In past history, colonists tried to suppress the indigenous people with force and power, but what they got in return was often endless resistance and conflict.

Lu Yuhua didn't want to repeat the same mistakes. He understood that if he wanted to truly take root in this land and build a stable and prosperous home, he had to plan for the long term.

After much thought, he gradually came up with a clear idea in his mind - immigration.

(End of this chapter)