- Mauna Loa, Hawaii -
Mauna Loa, which stands 4,169 meters above sea level and rises in the center of the island of Hawaii, was where American soldiers who had retreated from other islands set up a strong defensive line.
A large American flag flies at the top of the mountain.
"Listen, keep your eyes peeled in all directions! You never know when the Japs will come!"
It's not easy to capture an enemy camp that is well-stocked with food and ammunition.
The geology of the mountainside is made up of hardened lava that creates a natural armor.
The army's field artillery and mortars are not able to inflict enough damage.
The Army then planned to completely destroy it using the Imperial Navy's pride and joy, 46 cm cannons.
-Support battleships off the coast of Hawaii-
"Commander, all ships are ready for battle."
"Okay, load each ship with armor-piercing shells. The Type 3 shells have less penetration."
"Roger that, all turrets, load armor-piercing shells."
The Haruna, Yamashiro, Kirishima, Fuso, Hiei and Yamato will be deployed in this support bombardment.
After ten minutes of artillery bombardment, the infantry and air forces combined forces to occupy the mountaintop.
"Yamato to all ships, prepare for right gun battle!"
Take a deep breath.
"Shoot meeeeeee!!"
Gwah!!!
The battleship's huge cannons fired, shaking the surrounding sea surface.
It flew off in a parabolic arc. A few seconds later, it hit the top of the mountain, and a flash of light lit up the mountaintop.
In addition, a floatplane taking off from the cruiser Mogami dropped flares, informing all ships of the condition of the enemy positions in the vicinity.
The information from the floatplane made the bombardment more accurate, and almost the entire position on the mountainside was destroyed.
-Lieutenant Kato, Marine Corps Second Company-
The battleships have finally begun firing...
This fierce attack will likely destroy most of the enemy's positions.
Soon the order to charge was given. I looked down at the Type 100 submachine gun I was holding and saw bloodstains still on the bayonet.
I can never forget the feeling, the voice, or the expression on the American soldier's face as he stabbed and killed the enemy soldier.
Finally, the explosions stopped and a trumpet sounded.
"Let's go, everyone charge!"
The company commander, Captain Murata, ran out with a gun bearing the Rising Sun flag in his hand.
"Go ahead!!"
"Woohoo! Long live the Emperor!!!"
Just as everyone started to climb the slope.
Zdadadada!!
Gunfire could be heard from the slope.
"Everybody get down!!"
I shouted quickly, but it was too late.
Captain Murata, who was running in the lead, was hit by an enemy bullet in the left leg.
"Dammit! Medic! Medic!!"
"Commander, are you okay?"
"Don't bother me! They're right there, move on!! Keep moving on!!!"
The company commander was carried to the rear on a stretcher.
"Kato, I've asked you to take command..."
As we passed each other, the company commander handed me command.
"Got it, Captain Murata, I'll be waiting for you at the summit."
"Everyone advance!!"
"Let's go, take this!!"
One of the soldiers fires a grenade launcher at an enemy machine gun position.
After confirming that the enemy soldier had been blown away, they advanced again.
Go ahead. I will follow Captain Murata's orders without fail.