Wherever the center of the typhoon went, there was basically heavy rain. After avoiding the danger in the center, the fleet returned to the sea area where they had landed the last time on the morning of the third day. It was noon, and it was raining heavily. The dim light was not much different from the evening.
The fleet followed the predetermined communication method and fired two red and one green signal flares to the place where the landing team was. The observers and officers looked nervously in the direction of the sixth base. Some of the trees on the shore had been broken in the wind, and the sea was full of broken branches and leaves that had been blown into the sea. Such a vast sea could be reduced to such a state. It was obvious how much the typhoon had ravaged this place.
Five minutes passed, and there was no response from the shore. The fleet continued to fire the signal flares. Ten minutes passed, and there was still no response from the shore. The fleet continued to fire the signal flares. Fifteen minutes passed, and everyone felt a little uneasy. The tonnage of the fleet was relatively small, and the 200-ton frigate had a shallow draft. The frigate took the lead to approach the shore, and then lowered the small boats to send people ashore to check.
At this moment, a red signal flare rose into the sky from behind the distant forest. Although it did not last long, it was extinguished very quickly. But it was enough to prove that the comrades of the troops were still holding their positions.
After the small boats landed, they quickly brought the comrades of the landing site back to the warship. The comrade looked like a drowned rat, and his skin showed the white and wrinkled appearance of someone who had been soaking in the water for too long.
"Are there any casualties?" the political commissar asked immediately.
"Some were injured by branches, and some comrades got sick because they were soaked in the rain too much. Please get them to the ship quickly! "The comrade who came back to report said wearily.
"Did the enemy attack?" Even though he knew that this was very stupid, he still had to say it when it was necessary. With the level of the Liberation Army, it was impossible for them to march and fight in a typhoon, let alone the Sixth Army of Spain.
"From beginning to end, we did not see any enemy. If it wasn't for so many rubber bags when we landed, I'm afraid the troops would have been finished. "The comrade who landed the sixth said this and was so sad that he almost cried.
There was a large proportion of southern comrades in the troops, and some of them were navy personnel who were responsible for guiding the landing. Before the typhoon came, they at least saw the problem in advance. The troops immediately moved, and the small boats left on the shore were forcibly lifted to the lee of a small high ground. Everyone temporarily cut down the trees around the camp to use as pillars, and stored their weapons in rubber bags. The rubber bags used as airbags were filled with sand to form a wall.
The preparations had just been completed when the typhoon arrived. The troops of 800 hid behind a simple fort and endured the ravages of nature. The wind was so strong that it was more than a meter thick. Even the sandbags supported by wooden stakes were blown over. The comrades could only use all their strength to hold the temporary wall, not letting the only wall that could withstand the strong wind collapse. There were no days or nights. In the end, many comrades simply fell asleep with their backs against the wall.
Without this simple fortification, without this wall to resist the strong wind, who knows where the 800 people would have been blown to. After enduring the terrifying gale with great difficulty, everyone eagerly waited for the fleet to return. Seeing of the signal, the comrades immediately of the comrades responded. Even though it was raining heavily, the comrades of Team 6 were still crying loudly.
This was true. This was true of the story. It was the of people. of a of of of of the of wind. If one didn't have someone to rely on in such a storm, only death awaited them. Originally, no one dared to say too much, but in fact, their hearts were already extremely uneasy. He didn't expect the troops to persevere in such an environment, and there weren't any major casualties.
The fleet continued to discuss whether they should continue to fight or retreat. The comrades of the Sixth Army who were with the fleet were not completely unscathed. The ships shook violently, and most of the Sixth Army members were seasick. The commander of the Sixth Army said in a hoarse voice, "We are in trouble, but the enemy is not?
The commander of the 6th Division said in a hoarse voice, "We have difficulties, but don't tell me the enemy doesn't have difficulties as well? That year, when we went south to Guangdong, we chose a rainy season. The rifles of the Manchu Qing could not fight in the rain, so we won. The rifles of the Manchurian Qing were unable to fight in the rain, so we won a great victory. Our attack now will catch the Spaniards off guard! " Our attack now will catch the Spaniards off guard! "
The high-ranking officers had all taken part in the great march south to Guangdong. Admittedly, the hardships of that time had left a deep impression on them, but in retrospect, the hardships of that time had led to the glory of the present Kuang Guang Army. But he tried to straighten his back, and his bloodshot eyes were still firm. But he tried to straighten his back, and his bloodshot eyes were still firm.
"We will first send some troops to the port. The troops will seize the fortifications of the enemy's port. Then the fleet will enter the port and cooperate with the Sixth Army to occupy the port, "the commander of the fleet said politely but firmly.
Not every army could withstand a typhoon like the Liberation Army. Since they could withstand a typhoon, the navy had no doubt that the Sixth Army would not be able to seize the port.
The new operation began again. This time, they did not send all 4200 people. Instead, they chose the troops who were not seriously seasick and could still fight. A total of more than 600 people were organized. More than 400 of the troops that had already reached the sixth point and were still capable of fighting headed towards the new landing point.
Braving the heavy rain and the danger of hitting the rocks or sitting on the beach because they were not familiar with the sea, the navy began to implement a new round of landing plan.
The soldiers did not have any spare time this time. Those who did not row had to use their helmets to scoop out the rainwater. The soldiers of the Sixth Army, who had only eaten instant noodles, canned luncheon meat, and canned fruits for the past three days, dragged the artillery, crossed the woods and mud, and advanced tenaciously to the predetermined location.
The military uniform had long been soaked, and it was cold and heavy to wear. The ground was uneven, and the soil was soft. Sometimes, when the scouts in front stepped in, they had to spend a lot of effort to pull their feet out of the mud.
The red flag had also absorbed enough rainwater. It turned into a bunch and drooped down listlessly. Many of the soldiers in this army, who had experienced fatigue, pain, and hard work, swayed a little when they walked. But they were not knocked down by this.
The weapons and ammunition in the thick rubber bags on the artillery were still dry, and the movements of the troops were still orderly. Everyone did not care about each other. When their comrades could not walk, someone went to help them. When the artillery wheels sank into the sand, everyone went to pull it together. Even if the military flag could not be waved in the wind, the flag-bearers still carried the military flag and walked in front of the troops.
These soldiers in green uniforms, this China army marched toward their destination, the Port of Manila, without stopping.
