At the 11th Division headquarters of the Japanese Army, Divisional Commander Yamamuro Munetake stood before a long table. Surrounding him were the regimental commanders of his various subordinate units, each with their heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Ever since news arrived that both the transport regiment and the artillery regiment had been attacked, they had been summoned to headquarters in a frantic rush.
"Baka! A bunch of fools! You are an utter disgrace to the Empire!"
With a heavy slap against the tabletop, he sent a shudder through the gathered Japanese officers.
Chapter 27