Chapter 1831 The goal is to the west
Chen Cang's plan was running smoothly. Whether it was the East or the West, everything went smoothly. The first batch of supplies had been dropped from the valley on this side of the Rocky Mountains. Under the leadership of Zhou Juyang, the special forces had begun to build a relatively stable base, preparing to gradually store supplies in the next few days, preparing for the first operation in two or three days. On the other side, the troops responsible for blocking the other side were also marching nervously. 110 kilometers was a very long distance for ordinary infantry and could arrive in 3-4 days. However, for special forces, the off-road training of more than 20 kilometers in years can reach 3 hours at the fastest. After a day, it was no problem. It took 2 days, or even less than two days to arrive in Sacramento.
As for security, not to mention that the United States has not yet realized it. Even with the professional qualities of these special forces, it is difficult to find their traces. Armed marching and moving forward are the things that special forces are most often trained. During training, facing the search of army soldiers with rich experience, they can even touch within 10 meters. The US military in this era has absolutely no professional qualities as the Chinese Army, let alone the Chinese Army that knows about special forces and has undergone targeted training, it is difficult to find these special forces, not to mention the United States that had not expected at all, including the base camp and Zhou Juyang, were not worried about the special forces in the west. The only thing to pay attention to is that 6 bridges need to be detonated at the same time. No bridge is detonated at the same time, and if the United States discovers the focus of their attack, it may cause new twists and turns.
The Chen Cang plan was going smoothly, and the Cherry Blossom Plan was in the second day of the final goal in Salt Lake City. It was only about 4 o'clock last night that the Battle of Salt Lake City was finally completed. After a few hours of rest, the Japanese army basically recovered their energy and prepared to continue the attack today. They must maintain a strong offensive.
In just a few hours, in the midst of fatigue and fear, the young and strong were basically in a daze for several hours, and rarely fell asleep. They were called up by the guards of the Japanese army. They were worried again. What were they going to do? Although there was movement in the entire Japanese camp, they did not move completely. These young and strong were driven out of the camp in advance and headed towards the west. Looking at the big salt lake getting closer and closer, they were at a loss. Some pessimistic people even thought that they would be shot here.
The Great Salt Lake is the largest landmark of Salt Lake City, and even Salt Lake City comes from this Great Salt Lake. However, in normal times, the residents of Salt Lake City rarely go near the Great Salt Lake. If they want to kill them, this place is indeed a good choice. It is quiet and they are all dead and will not affect anything.
Although the actions of the Japanese army last night made them believe that Japan did not want to kill them, because there were many other methods, even in Salt Lake City Square, which was also the only foundation in their hearts, but under the escort of force, they went to unknown places more and more, and this psychological pressure was getting bigger and bigger, almost crushing everyone.
Fortunately, all of these people were young and strong, with few people with illness. Even the pressure made everyone pale and almost felt extremely heavy when moving their steps. However, few people had problems. Under the escort of the Japanese army, they slowly came to the front of the Great Salt Lake.
"Here!" The Japanese army shouted loudly in English with a clumsy accent, and the team stopped. The young and strong men dared not say anything. Don't gather together. Looking at the calm salt lake, you can even smell the salt in the air. However, no one cares about the scenery here. They look forward to living, but they have to place their destiny in the unknown.
Suddenly, the calm situation was broken, and a burst of roar came. The huge smoke and dust in the distance. Soon, when the smoke and dust arrived beside them, 400 armored vehicles appeared in front of them. This kind of steel war weapon made them shudder. Even those who were optimistic were a little scared, would they attack them?
The armored vehicles stopped next to them soon, but the smoke still did not stop. Obviously, there were vehicles behind them. They were very curious about what those vehicles were. It seemed that they were much slower than the armored vehicles. About ten minutes later, they discovered that behind the armored vehicles was a large area of carriages and ox carriages. This was searched in Salt Lake City last night. There were 370 carriages and more than 50 cars. This was already the entire means of transportation for Salt Lake City. In the morning, they went to Salt Lake City and found the drivers, especially the cars. They drove them with a little fear and followed the armored vehicles.
"Get on the car!" The soldiers in charge of guarding them shouted loudly, and drove them into the car. Whether it was a ox cart, a horse cart, or a cart, they were all organized into a simple team, and then started to move forward under the escort of the armored cart. The speed was not too fast, but it was much faster than walking, at a speed of about 20 kilometers per hour.
The Japanese armored troops came from the north, first destroyed Ogden and then Salt Lake City. They were happy at that time, but looking back, it was a waste of time. Salt Lake City is in the south, Ogden is in the north, and the Pacific Railway came from the east, first passed Salt Lake City, and then Ogden. The materials dropped today include destroyers, which can only operate equipment on the railway. Once the railway is cut off, they must be transported to another railway by crane.
Because of maintenance, the maintenance force has a crane of about 20 tons. However, this kind of crane only lifts the tank with the help of auxiliary tools such as jacks to help with maintenance and replacement, and cannot transfer the destroyer with a weight of 26 tons from one railway line to another. Moreover, Japan's destruction of railways was too thorough. At least about 10 kilometers of railway lines were completely cut off. A 26 tons of heavy object was lifted by a crane to 10 kilometers away. It is impossible to complete in later generations. After all, the crane must stabilize itself before it can lift the items. Under such premise, if you want to continue to destroy the railway westward, you must go west in Ogden. Then, the straight-line distance from Salt Lake City to the west of Ogden may exceed 65 kilometers.
This distance is nothing for the tank fleet, just a 2-hour drive, but for the young and strong men who gathered last night, it is a very difficult distance to cross. If you simply use it, it will take at least 10 hours.
From Ogden and Salt Lake City that attacked last night, Japan's armored forces have entered the United States' vision. It may be that at the beginning, the United States needs time to prepare for various reasons, but once the United States makes up its mind, with such a huge and powerful country with strong industrial and military powers as the United States, facing such an impossible trick that they cannot reflect, they will definitely suppress it. Any time at any point is very critical, and they have not wasted 10 hours.
The first solution to the problem was to take them with an armored vehicle. This was the fastest. The speed of the armored vehicle was even above the tank, and the speed could reach 40 kilometers. With an armored vehicle, it could bring people over in an hour and a half, and four or five thousand people and 400 armored vehicles were enough.
But this opinion was quickly rejected. It was safe. Armored vehicles were used to transport troops and transport various materials. He had not considered the escort of prisoners. He had figured out the cab and the carriage behind him. These young and strong people were prisoners and residents of Salt Lake City. The two sides were hostile. Last night, Japan killed at least 10,000 or 20,000 people. No one could say whether they had their relatives or even relatives and friends. Even if they could be sent to escort them, they could not guarantee absolute safety.
Of course, this can be used as an alternative. Soon, others proposed other plans. The terrain from Salt Lake City to Ogden is relatively flat, and there is even the original road. It can be used to use the transportation of Salt Lake City itself. After some search, hundreds of transportation, especially carriages, which can even drive at a speed of about 25 kilometers on flat ground and road surfaces. This is not a long journey, but only a distance of about 65 kilometers. The carriage can be reached in 3 hours, but it was a waste of 1.5 hours, but it is relatively safe. After all, armored vehicles are next to them. From drivers to personnel, they all choose Salt Lake City. Once there is any movement, they will be killed. I believe that using blood can make them awake.
1.5 hours, this is acceptable, and they can set out in advance. The Japanese army needs to deport the battalion and organize it. It only takes a few hundred armored vehicles and tanks to press the formation. There is no need to dispatch all personnel. This is completely acceptable. On the premise that safety and feasibility are recognized, it is acceptable to waste a little time. According to the contact with the headquarters, the airdrop group will arrive at around 5 pm. Time is enough. As long as the personnel arrive and the sabotage is installed on the tracks, these young and strong tasks are also achieved.
A mixed convoy, the slowest carriage can also maintain this speed at a speed of about 20 kilometers. The entire convoy heads to the north. In another direction, the Japanese camps became lively. After several hours of rest, the personnel of the armored troops began to take action. Today's mission is still heavy. It requires 200 kilometers west from Ogden and at least 5 cities are captured to achieve the goal of the next day. The Sakura Plan is destined to shock the entire United States.
Chapter completed!