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Shocked and furious, Ridgway put on his helmet. Now was not the time to stay in the office; he had to regroup his troops.
Based on his understanding of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, such an intense air raid was definitely followed by a full-scale offensive at the front. The Volunteer Army was preparing to confront the US military first. With the airfield damaged, they could only hope that the US Navy could hold the line.
Ridgway's idea was good, but at that time, the U.S. Navy was also struggling to survive.
"I've been shot! I've been shot!"
"No enemy detected! No enemy detected!"
"Damn it, what is that thing? How can it be so fast?! Aaaaaaah!"
"Mom, I don't want to die!"
"My God, this is the power of the devil!"
With the combat capabilities of the heavily modified J-16, it is fully capable of carrying out beyond-visual-range strikes against the enemy. It can drop airborne hypersonic anti-ship missiles from 100 kilometers away, and leave the rest to high-energy warheads with an explosive yield equivalent to 10 tons of TNT.
This thing is a combination of superhuman power and modern technology, ensuring a clean, environmentally friendly, and pollution-free explosion effect. However, its power can easily obliterate the target's remains, but those who have been blown up have all said they have no objections, so everyone can use it freely.
The United States deployed a total of 19 aircraft carriers in the Korean War. In addition, the United Kingdom deployed 5 and Australia deployed 1. These ships formed Task Force 77. However, the formation was dynamic and constantly changing, with personnel and ships being deployed according to actual battlefield needs.
On the day the People's Revolutionary Alliance attacked Task Force 77, Task Force 77 had 12 aircraft carriers in service. Some of the other carriers were in Japan for maintenance, while others were carrying out other combat missions. In fact, if it weren't for the needs of a major battle, there might not even be a handful of aircraft carriers here. When they gathered together, there was only one purpose: the US military wanted to make a big splash.
However, they have now lost all ability to make headlines, because the entire 77th Task Force was annihilated, leaving them with not a single destroyer. The American soldiers who fell into the water either grabbed life rings or life rafts and swam back, or waited to sink to the bottom.
If a unit signal were present at this time, the screen would show that the area where the US fleet was located had suddenly become a large signal vacuum. Given the current level of technology in the world, the staff would probably judge it as a sudden maritime weather event that caused the signal to be interrupted.
What? You said they were completely wiped out?
Hahahaha, they wiped out the entire Task Force 77 in such a short time. Even a nuclear bomb couldn't do that. Besides, even if a nuclear bomb could, the signal wouldn't disappear so suddenly. At least there would still be a chance to struggle.
That's true. Hypersonic missiles that can be precisely targeted don't exist yet, at least not in World 12.
With the annihilation of the main force of Task Force 77, the UN forces completely lost their naval superiority and even their ability to evacuate people. At this point, the UN forces on the entire Korean Peninsula were trapped like turtles in a barrel.
It's time to update the Bitong POW camp!
Section 3: The Great Defeat of the UN Forces
"Coordinates XXX, XXX, application... never mind, just use whatever firepower you have."
"Application received, please be careful to avoid it."
"clear!"
The player "Quantum Girl" is a girl, but as a superhuman, she is also a veteran who has fought for 70 years and has a Silver Spike in the Warhammer universe.
Humans in the native world have all become superhuman, so the old concept of lifespan has been greatly reset. Now, people in their sixties or seventies are considered young, and those in their one hundreds are considered to be in their prime. In any case, superhumans do not age, and high-level superhumans can live until they want to die, provided they are not killed or do anything reckless.
The length of life is no longer the limit; how long one can live is a test of the soul's willfulness.
So "Quantum Girl" is still a young girl (I'm sure of it).
Li Yannian and his group initially thought they should take care of this comrade from the People's Revolutionary Alliance, but after arriving on the battlefield and seeing her wielding an Type 81 rifle and decapitating seven American soldiers in two seconds from 300 meters away, they fell silent and fought even more fiercely, seemingly unwilling to be outdone by the girl.
To use a more female-oriented description, it's like everyone vying to show off their masculine charm in front of beautiful girls (laughs).
Wait a minute, weren't Li Yannian and the others in Pyongyang before? How did they get here so quickly? Did they teleport?!
No, no, no, let's talk about transport helicopters. The People's Revolutionary Party currently has more than 10,000 helicopters of various types deployed in North Korea.
If there are bombers from the Revolutionary Alliance in the sky, then in terms of tactical support, there must also be armed helicopters from the Revolutionary Alliance. Only in this way can it be considered complete. We need air-ground integration and three-dimensional warfare.
Anyone who frequently flies helicopters knows that helicopters are highly effective tactical support weapons. Iraq during the Gulf War proved this with the wreckage of their armored forces. Therefore, the "Quantum Girl" might not have been calling for artillery; it's more likely she was calling for attack helicopters.
Machine guns and rockets sweeping downwards from high altitudes, at close range, ensure the enemy is eliminated in one fell swoop.
The UN forces experienced the same feeling that the Chinese People's Volunteer Army had when it was suppressed by US firepower, and this time they learned to put themselves in the other's shoes.
Damn America, they had their fun bombing before, now they're getting bombed themselves!
Wait a minute, we're not the US military! We can surrender! Volunteer Army, please stop fighting, we surrender!
As the saying goes, "The moment the thought of surrendering to the Communists arises, the world opens up," and white flags were quickly raised on many positions that had been bombed to the point of near-complete annihilation.
No, they couldn't hold on any longer. If this continued, they would really become too familiar with each other physically. They didn't want to become physical acquaintances of the Volunteer Army.
There were still troops resisting, but what drove them crazy was that the current Volunteer Army had no martial ethics. In the past, they used to attack in a three-by-three formation, giving them opportunities to open fire. Now, they would call for fire support from a great distance, with infantry rushing forward below and armed helicopters lurking overhead.
Especially those armed helicopters, which disgusted the UN soldiers. They were like automatic gun emplacements hovering above the heads of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, seemingly with unlimited loiter time and ammunition reserves. The smallest bullets were 25mm. They swept across the positions, and any individual cover became a joke, letting you experience what it means to vanish like snowflakes.
The scene often looks like this: the machine guns of armed helicopters sweep across the sand like a storm, and then the bunkers and the things behind them are all broken into pieces. The UN forces that were hit by the sweeps showed great courage and did not complain of pain. It was like living a simple life under the nuclear smoke. Perhaps this is the spirit of craftsmanship.
In order to accelerate the advance, quickly expand the front line to return the market, enhance the UN forces' awareness, and harvest the remaining value through a quick and decisive approach, the UN's tactical bombers quickly dropped 100-ton aerial bombs on the US lines.
What does this name mean?
This thing has an explosive yield equivalent to 100 tons of TNT.
The explosion of high-energy explosives creates a mushroom cloud similar to that of a nuclear bomb, or in other words, all high-powered munitions will form a similar structure. But this scene was too exciting for the US military. Coupled with the earth-shaking scene, they quickly came to what they believed to be the correct possibility—that the Soviet Union had used nuclear weapons.
Yes, that must be it. Xinhua doesn't have nuclear weapons, but the Soviet Union does, along with so many aircraft and so much advanced equipment. It's confirmed: the Soviet Union got involved; the Soviets themselves got involved.
"Retreat! Retreat now! The Soviets are attacking!"
"Request reinforcements from headquarters! We can't hold out any longer!"
"Let the South Koreans step up! This is their country, and they must fight!"
"Form a task force! Form a task force and tell the Koreans to hold on!"
At this critical moment, it's no surprise that the ones thrown out to take the blame are South Koreans. After all, the purpose of the US military in forming the South Korean army was to use them as expendable resources in critical moments. Now, America's adoptive father needs your sacrifice. Quickly offer your loyalty so that your souls can return to the great beacon.
As for how many South Koreans died, these were necessary sacrifices. No sacrifice was unacceptable, but America's betrayal of any country can be forgiven; if you're unhappy, keep it to yourself. The South Korean army's fighting capacity was a joke to begin with. Against the poorly equipped Chinese People's Volunteer Army, they were reduced to transport convoys. Now, the gap between the two sides was comprehensive. The South Korean soldiers, besides crying and screaming, could only collapse completely. But the US military had anticipated this. The heavy machine guns of the commando units were set up; they had no qualms about killing South Korean soldiers. In their eyes, the South Koreans were just a bunch of gluttonous creatures; what right did they have to bargain with the esteemed American soldiers? If they were told to die, they should just obediently die!
The South Korean army was pitifully facing the Chinese People's Volunteer Army on its front and the UN forces on its back; it had to deal with them before engaging in combat with either side.
A single-minded person becoming blocked at both ends is an example of this.
However, the South Korean soldiers fully demonstrated their initiative in this situation. When they saw the Chinese People's Volunteer Army rushing towards them, they decisively raised their hands. Hesitating for even a second at this point would be irresponsible towards their own lives.
However, it is important to note that you must surrender to the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, not the North Korean army, otherwise you will suffer a terrible fate. The North Korean army has not promised not to mistreat prisoners.
Ironically, the large-scale surrender of the South Korean army gave the UN forces an opportunity to regroup. The vanguard of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army captured three times more South Korean prisoners than they had in total. These prisoners could not be left unattended on the front lines. Meanwhile, the Korean People's Army was still behind them, and the main force was on its way. Therefore, they had to temporarily slow down their advance.
However, the UN forces' misfortune did not lessen due to the slowdown of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's ground offensive.
The army has a lot to deal with, but the air force can fly over the UN forces at any time. Let's give these invaders from the other side of the world a good greeting.
As a result, in just one day, the UN forces were bombarded with a million tons of various types of ammunition. As long as they dared to gather more than three people, they would be greeted with a loving greeting from the sky. Under the scanning and positioning of the life radar, the location of every UN soldier was exposed. No matter how they hid, they were going to die. The only difference was whether the UN pilots in the sky wanted them to die or not.
Upon learning of the great victory at the front, the Central Committee immediately issued instructions that the Volunteer Army should launch a full-scale attack. Wherever the fire support from the United Nations Revolutionary Committee could reach, the Volunteer Army should rush there. Even troops that had not yet completed their re-equipment should advance and gradually familiarize themselves with their equipment along the way. They absolutely could not miss the opportunity to wipe out the UN forces in one fell swoop.
Under such terrifyingly precise firepower (the emphasis is on precision), the UN forces were routed. Burning corpses and destroyed vehicles littered the highway. This road, from Seoul to Seoul, became a place of sorrow for the UN forces, where at least 100,000 UN soldiers were killed. The UN forces called this road the "Highway of Death."
Since the UN forces' naval power had been completely destroyed, the UN forces, who originally wanted to retreat by sea, had no choice but to continue their escape and entered the Suwon area. They will then move towards Hongseong.
At this point, the UN forces were completely unable to form large-scale formations. The reason was simple: they were constantly being bombed. Ridgway himself was injured, but fortunately only slightly. The risk of recovery was certain. It was precisely because this general was indeed tough enough that he was able to gather as many UN troops as possible to continue the southward retreat, and the UN forces, with their backbone, did not collapse.
But Ridgway is powerless to help in other areas, and he can only seek help from home through longwave radio.
Who knew that the Chinese People's Volunteer Army would suddenly become so powerful? They were now completely being chased and beaten, and there was no safety for them, whether on the ground of Sky Island or even underground. The enemy's bombs could penetrate the ground, and there were always people in the places where they were dropped. They truly achieved perfect accuracy, which was something that the US military could not even imagine at this time.
Most bombing and destruction on the battlefield are ineffective. Modern armies are not like ancient formations. Such classical military formations were eliminated during World War I, when they were only trained with machine guns.
Now, with planes, tanks, and machine guns, only a fool would put them all together. You want to make a big enough target so that the enemy doesn't lose out on their aerial bombs? How can you be so kind? (gritting teeth)
So now the UN forces are suffering from "crowd phobia". Once the number of people in the team exceeds five, someone will be kicked out. This is for everyone's good. Even so, there is no guarantee that the bomb will not fall on their heads.
Some desperate UN soldiers chose to commit suicide, while others surrendered to Chinese People's Volunteer Army planes in the air.
However, Ridgway did not live in fear for long. On October 14, the day the Battle of Shangganling began in world history, Ridgway's unit was surrounded by the Chinese People's Volunteer Army in Hongcheng.
Have you heard of the "Air Rangers"? Two divisions of Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers, under the cover of aircraft, used transport helicopters to outflank the UN forces and block their southward advance. To prevent the UN forces from scattering and escaping, the People's Revolutionary Alliance used a large number of incendiary bombs to block other routes.
At this point, the UN forces were filled with righteous indignation at the incendiary bombs, cursing, "How could such a vicious weapon exist in the world?"
They didn't feel malicious when they bombed others, but now that they've enjoyed it themselves, they're starting to apply double standards.
This is an old tradition in the Western world, tsk tsk tsk.
By October 15th, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, under the cover of barrage fire, had overwhelmed the US forces in Hongcheng, captured Ridgway himself, and announced to the world that the UN forces led by the United States had suffered an unprecedented and devastating defeat in Korea.
In less than a week, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army once again shocked the world.
Section 4: Victory Brings Change
"This can't be! This can't be! The Soviets must have joined the war, yes, that must be it!"
At this moment, Truman, who was busy running for president, was overwhelmed and incoherent. He paced back and forth in the Oval Office of the White House, his forehead covered with large beads of sweat, and his mental state was on the verge of collapse.
The US military suffered such a crushing defeat that it was beyond the comprehension of not only the US government but also the entire world. The situation was so absurd that it was like a student who had been ranked last in the country for three years of high school suddenly scoring 10,000 points on a 750-point college entrance exam. Tell me how that was done.
Cheating! Absolutely cheating! Cheating that even the exam setter couldn't have done!
The United States right now is like an investigator staring straight at Cthulhu—people have gone mad.
However, the repeated confirmations all indicate that the US military was completely annihilated on the Korean Peninsula. From the army to the navy to the air force, everything was reduced to scrap. It is said that the Chinese People's Volunteer Army and the Korean People's Army were busy capturing prisoners all over Korea. After all, the US military force in Korea had reached nearly 700,000 at this time, and the other UN forces combined numbered over 100,000. However, some of these countries had already disappeared from the UN forces. Where were they? The Pyongyang POW camp.
The Chinese People's Volunteer Army has achieved the feat of collecting the combined forces of seventeen nations O(n_n)O haha~.
Truman's defeat was certainly good news for his rival Eisenhower, but in reality, Eisenhower and his staff were not happy. On the contrary, they were very worried about how to handle the aftermath of the Korean War (the US term for the Korean War).
After all, a former president only needs to step down, but a new president has many more things to consider.
It's fine when a former president makes a mistake and gives his rivals an opportunity, but if the sky falls, the rivals aren't stupid either. Just look at the messy situation on the Korean Peninsula. As a former US military commander, Eisenhower doesn't want to test how difficult it is to ruin a shrewd guy like MacArthur.
However, after such a devastating defeat, anti-war sentiment in the United States will rise to a new level, and the new US government could win over voters by ending the Korean War.
As for Truman, he's finished, everyone thinks so.
It's important to understand that in world history, the Battle of Shangganling derailed Truman's election campaign. Now, with Shangganling resulting in the complete annihilation of the American forces, if Truman can still hold on, his tenacity is definitely no less than Roosevelt's.
Unfortunately, he lacked Roosevelt's ability and shrewdness, and his prestige was far inferior. Therefore, he was finished, without a doubt.
However, it's clearly too late for the Democrats to replace Truman now. Look at the time, it's already this late in the month. So, after learning about the horrors of the Korean War, the Democrats have already backed down from their decision to replace Truman as US president.
However, the Republicans are not very willing to take on this responsibility. For one thing, the number of American soldiers killed in action is starting to approach that of World War II (in fact, it has already exceeded it. The number of American soldiers killed in action in World War II was less than 300,000, while the number of American soldiers killed in action in this joint operation of the People's Revolutionary Army and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army has exceeded 400,000. But you know how the US military counts its casualties). The officials in Congress really don't want to pay the cannon fodder.
Under capitalism, the military is a consumable resource, and a consumable resource that is not valued. The US government would love for every American to be absolutely patriotic and to dedicate everything to their will without expecting anything in return.
Soviet Red Army soldiers who rescued Chernobyl had Black Sea sanatoriums; what did American soldiers have?
After death, their autopsies can be broadcast live on television.
The interrogation records of captured American soldiers by the Chinese People's Volunteer Army back then prove that very few of the American soldiers who came to fight in Korea were fighting for their so-called free world. Instead, it was the simple pursuit of "getting promoted and making money" that drove them to the battlefield.
If the U.S. military during World War II still possessed some noble ideals, then after Roosevelt's death, the true spirit of American freedom died with him. The little remaining spirit of freedom in the U.S. military today is merely a remnant left over from World War II.
Xinhua naturally took note of the US election. Qin Shan provided a complete set of information to the founding fathers for decision-making. The current senior management of Xinhua definitely understands the United States better than the Americans themselves.
However, there was also misfortune amidst the victory. Due to the desperate attempt by a desperate American force to survive, they attacked the General of the Korean People's Army, killing two-thirds of the high-ranking Korean Communist Party members on the spot. This caused considerable chaos within the Korean People's Army. Fortunately, with the help of external forces represented by the Chinese People's Volunteer Army and the loyal and reliable Yan'an faction in Korea, the situation was quickly stabilized.
This is truly a huge tragedy. Let's pause for a second to mourn.
Alright, the moment of silence is over. The people of North Korea are still looking forward to reunification. Comrades, for the new North Korea, charge!
Meanwhile, North Korea's POW camp in POW territory expanded once again, this time to accommodate more than 200,000 prisoners of war, which put a lot of pressure on them. However, Qin Shan gave a very good suggestion.
“We can let the prisoners of war build their new homes, and then build factories, supermarkets, and power plants there. Let the prisoners of war do all the work and reform them through labor. If the US military comes to bomb them, hehehe, they will only kill their own prisoners of war. At that time, the anti-war forces in the Western world will be able to turn them into enemies through their accusations.”
Qin Shan's suggestion was excellent. The new phase of expansion of the Bitong POW camp was carried out according to this standard. However, the living and working conditions of the POWs actually improved because the camp was built to the standards of a city. After the POWs left, the locals could move in and use the camp normally, achieving two goals at once.
The overall planning of the Bitong area is scientific and reasonable, and its proximity to Xinhua can also drive regional development.
Don't forget, Dandong is right across from Bitong. The future economic development of both countries can rely entirely on the Yalu River.
After discussions among the three parties (China, North Korea, and the People's Revolutionary Union), Dandong and Bitong were directly designated as a special economic zone in Northeast China for development and construction. The People's Revolutionary Union was free to carry out construction here, and it also allowed the North Korean comrades to see how a superpower far surpassing the Soviet Union could build a city.
Indeed, after the Korean War, the People's Revolutionary Alliance officially stepped onto the historical stage, temporarily claiming to be a proletarian revolutionary force in South Asia. It had already secretly developed a large population and possessed strong technological capabilities.
This explanation is riddled with flaws; if you used it as a novel outline, the author would be torn to shreds the next day.
In reality, however, national strength is the most important thing. If I can crush the sun with one hand, even if I tell the whole world that Jesus is the daughter of Zeus and Odin, the whole world will have to accept it. At worst, I can just kill those who don't accept it.
There is no problem that cannot be solved using the thinking of Huang Chao, the Great King of the West. If there is, it means you are not Huang Chao enough.
The news of the People's Revolutionary Union would naturally reach the ears of the Soviet central government through the pro-Soviet faction within China and North Korea. The Soviet Union would certainly react, but Qin Shan didn't care, nor did he need to. The arrival of the People's Revolutionary Union would inevitably lead to the birth of a new superpower in the world. A solitary tiger on the grasslands would not care about the feelings of other small animals.
Soon after, the People's Revolutionary Alliance (PRA) and Xinhua held a press conference, where RPA representative Anna and Xinhua representatives jointly announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Xinhua and the RPA.
"The People's Revolutionary Alliance will provide five million professional personnel and 398 industrial assistance projects, plus an interest-free loan of five hundred tons of gold, to help Xinhua quickly enter the era of industrialized nations and make it the world's first industrialized power with a population of over five hundred million."
Once this was said, regardless of what the people below thought or whether they believed it to be true or false, a large number of transport planes began landing in various places around Xinhua that day, both those with airports and those that had been temporarily leveled. The People's Revolutionary Alliance used this most blatant way of flaunting its wealth to tell the world that this is how we help our friends, and that we should keep our opinions to ourselves.