northernbook Chapter 291: Dutch Night Attack, Reinforcements Arrive
Chapter 291: Dutch Night Attack, Reinforcements Arrive
Sumatra was occupied, and the situation on Java Island reached a stalemate due to the support of ancient fighter planes.
Governor James Loudon was extremely anxious.
He didn't feel relieved until John, the Governor-General of the Straits Settlements, called back.
The main forces of John's new Far East Fleet were dispatched, and the Luzon Fleet of the United States was also dispatched.
With these two fleets, we can definitely fight against the ancient country's navy.
"As long as they stop the ancient Chinese fleet, I will make these damned Chinese pay a heavy price."
James Louden gritted his teeth.
Since it was already known that the Chinese in the ancient country and the Dutch colonies had been planning for a long time to seize the Dutch colonies.
This also means that the two sides have completely broken off relations and there is no possibility of negotiation.
In this case, James Louden felt that there was no need to worry about the ancient country. He would capture and kill any Chinese he could to vent his hatred.
"Continue to mobilize troops and attack Chinatowns in various places at night.
Although the ancient people's fighter planes were powerful, they were unable to fight at night.
Without the reinforcements from the ancient fighter planes, they can't withstand our offensive."
The ancient country's fighter planes posed a great threat to them. The troops suffered heavy casualties in the air raids and were so bombed that they dared not even show their heads.
As long as it's night, there's no need to be afraid.
The Karimata Strait, located between Sumatra and Borneo, is also the only way for the Third Fleet to reach Java.
"We've finally reached the Karimata Strait. How many kilometers further can we go before we can deploy the Marines?"
Commander of the Third Fleet, Zheng Guangyun, asked the officer beside him.
"Two hundred kilometers. But according to the current time, by the time we advance 200 kilometers, it will be dark."
Zheng Guangyun pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"The situation on Sumatra is under control, but the situation on Java is not optimistic."
"Commander, haven't our carrier-based aircraft repelled their attack?"
"What about tonight?"
The officer was speechless when he heard this.
Neither the F-4 carrier-based fighter nor the A-6 carrier-based attack aircraft has the ability to carry out nighttime ground attacks.
Although infrared technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, it will still take some time before it can be applied to fighter jets.
After all, the ancient country's current foundation is still a little weak.
Applying infrared technology to fighter jets to enable them to carry out ground attack both day and night involves high-end technology and cannot be solved in a short time.
Even a powerful country like the United States only solved these problems in the 70s.
However, by that time the West had already entered the era of third-generation fighter jets.
Therefore, the ancient country’s navy and air force do not have the ability to carry out nighttime ground attacks.
"They will definitely choose to act at night, so according to the original plan, send the troops over and defeat the Dutch on the island."
"Yes, Commander!"
Chinatown in the eastern part of Yada East.
Huang Shuheng hasn't had a rest for two days. He can't sleep until the crisis in Chinatown is resolved.
"A call from home, telling us to be vigilant against a Dutch attack at night."
When Huang Shuheng saw this telegram from home, he felt an unusual headache.
If the Dutch chose to launch an attack at night, it would surely be an extremely fierce attack.
Could they really withstand the Dutch night attack without heavy weapons?
"Second Young Master, good news! The Third Fleet called and said they will land tonight to support us!"
Huang Shuheng stood up suddenly, an excited look on his face, and quickly took the telegram.
After reading the above content, he suddenly felt tired and his heart finally settled down.
"Spread this good news, but don't let your guard down.
I don’t want to fail at the last minute.”
"Yes!"
The sky gradually darkened and night fell over the earth again.
The ancient country's Third Fleet arrived at the designated location, and the two Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ships were brightly lit.
The Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship is the only professional amphibious assault ship in the ancient navy.
As for the Essex-class aircraft carriers and the amphibious assault ships converted from the Midway-class aircraft carriers, they are not currently serving in the Third Fleet.
However, the performance of the Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship is not bad either.
Its full load displacement is tons and its maximum speed is 23 knots.
Its biggest performance feature is its large loading capacity.
Since it has no landing dock, it can carry 32 helicopters and 2000 Marines and their equipment.
这32架直升机当中有8架改进型号的海双刃武装直升机、16架CH-46型中型运输直升机以及8架CH-53海上种马重型运输直升机。
With a command, helicopters took off from the deck and roared away until they were gradually swallowed up by the night.
The Dutch soldiers, ready to take action, also came out of the building.
"Finally, we're free of those damn jet fighters. Organize the troops and launch an attack immediately."
Time is precious, and the commander of the Dutch Infantry Brigade knows that the sooner Chinatown is taken, the better.
The Governor also lifted restrictions on the use of heavy weapons.
This also means that he can carry out indiscriminate bombardment of Chinatown without worrying about killing large numbers of Chinese people.
An hour later, 105 12mm howitzers were lined up neatly.
In addition to these 12 105mm howitzers, they also have 7 75mm infantry guns and field guns and dozens of mortars.
“Boom…Boom…”
When the Dutch artillery units were ready, they roared one after another.
"Bombardment!"
The Golden Eagle Guard, who were on alert, discovered the incoming artillery shells and quickly ran to the nearest bunker.
Dense artillery shells fell, balls of fire bloomed in the night, and the defense line at the street intersection was in danger.
"Abandon the first line of defense and retreat to the second line of defense."
Looking at the street defense line caught in the artillery fire, Huang Shuheng's eyes flashed and he gave this order.
Their reinforcements will arrive soon, and the importance of the street corner defense line is no longer so high.
Therefore, there is no need to suffer too many casualties for the defense of the street intersection.
"Yes, second son!"
After ten minutes of artillery preparation, a Dutch infantry battalion advanced in the dark.
When they arrived at the street square, they were not attacked.
Then the whistle sounded and the Dutch soldiers accelerated their charge.
"Brigade Commander, they've abandoned the street corner defense line."
"Great!"
Brigadier General Netherlands said with a cheerful expression, "They lack heavy weapons. Let the artillery continue to extend the bombardment. We will definitely be able to take down this damn Chinatown tonight.
After we capture Chinatown, we will take all the men as prisoners and distribute the women among the soldiers."
After hearing this, the eyes of the surrounding officers and soldiers lit up.
"coming!"
When Huang Shuheng heard the roar getting closer, he quickly looked up.
Sure enough, I saw dark shadows coming into view from afar.
He could only see a rough outline through the night.
"Helicopter!"
After seeing the helicopter, Mr. Huang's heart was finally at ease.
He knew that everything would end with the arrival of these helicopters, and the Dutch would be finished.
Four Seahawk attack helicopters roared over Chinatown.
The driver can clearly see the situation on the street through the low-light TV imager equipped under the nose of the aircraft, and can also see the artillery positions that are constantly roaring several kilometers away.
Low-light-level television imagers were installed on the Twin Blades attack helicopters last year, which gave the helicopters a certain nighttime ground attack capability, at least without the use of flares.
Then the four Sea Twin Blade attack helicopters split into two, two of which attacked the Dutch artillery positions in the front, and the other two were responsible for clearing the Dutch soldiers crowded in the square and streets.
"what sound?"
Hearing the strange roar coming from the front, the Dutch soldiers who were marching along the street raised their heads and looked curiously at the dark night sky.
"Swish swish..."
They were greeted by 70mm rockets with orange-red tail flames.
“Boom boom boom…”
Several rockets whizzed in succession, landed in the crowd and exploded.
The flames engulfed the crowd in the area in an instant.
"Enemy attack....Enemy attack!"
Suddenly, the Dutch soldiers in front of the street scattered like birds and beasts, rushing directly towards the buildings on both sides of the street.
Two Sea Twin Blade attack helicopters advanced along the street.
Rockets and machine gun shells continued to pour down, and Dutch soldiers continued to fall.
Soon the whole street was like hell on earth, with corpses and broken limbs of Dutch soldiers everywhere.
"What's going on? Are the Chinese launching a counterattack?"
The unusual movement ahead immediately caught the attention of Brigadier General Netherlands, but when he looked intently, he was shrouded in darkness and could not see clearly at all.
At this time, he also had a bad feeling in his heart.
“Boom boom boom…”
Suddenly at this moment, a burst of intensive explosions was heard from the artillery positions in the rear.
The brigade commander turned suddenly and looked at the artillery position behind him.
I saw flames rising into the sky from the artillery position, and rockets with orange-red tail flames pouring down on the position.
Through the rocket's tail flame, the brigade commander finally saw clearly what it was.
"The helicopter...is a helicopter of the ancient people..."
The brigade commander stood there in a daze.
Helicopters have appeared in Jakarta, so how far away can the ancient country’s troops be?
It's over...everything is over.
The brigade commander's hands and feet were cold and he didn't know what to do.
In the cleared space in East Chinatown, CH-46 medium transport helicopters and CH-53 heavy transport helicopters hovered several meters in the air.
An ancient marine rappelled down quickly using the released rope.
After landing, the Marine immediately picked up the AKM assault rifle on his back.
An officer walked quickly towards Huang Shuheng.
"You are finally here!"
At this moment, Huang Shuheng's eyes were filled with tears. He directly held the officer's hand and spoke in an excited tone.
He's been under too much pressure these days.
If they are not careful, the Huang family will be doomed.
"We're here, leave it to us!"
The Marine officer said with a smile on his face.