Chapter 6: The Battle of Olango Island
POV - Random Revolutionary squad
The squad scouted the area, their eyes and ears constantly scanning for any sign of the enemy. After a few hours, they spotted a small group of American soldiers digging trenches and constructing machine-gun nests. The Americans had not yet noticed that their position had been identified.
The squad quickly formulated a plan of attack. They would launch a surprise assault on the unsuspecting Americans, catching them off guard and ensuring they had no chance to escape.
The Maradona Elites silently advanced toward the enemy's position, their weapons at the ready. When they were close enough, the squad leader gave the signal and his squad opened fire. The Americans were taken completely by surprise, with 4 of them immediately getting shot and killed.
As the remaining American soldiers turn towards the revolutionaries with their guns drawn, the revolutionaries continue shooting, hitting 2 more before the last three open fire, though it was ineffective as the revolutionaries were fixed behind covers on top of a small hill.
The revolutionaries continue firing. As the Americans fire back, they were swiftly ambushed from their right flank by another small squad of revolutionaries, within moments they were all either dead or wounded. the revolutionaries quickly advanced and secured the area, ensuring there were no more threats in the area.
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The Maradona Revolutionary Troops and other allied and independent local revolutionary groups continue their operations in the Samar region, destroying any American presence that may still exist there. They are ruthless and efficient, ensuring that there are no stones unturned.
Their efforts are effective, as the small number of American troops that remain in the area are gradually eliminated. The Samar region is now fully under the control of the revolutionaries, who have formed alliances with several other groups to ensure they can maintain control. This alliance gives the revolutionaries a strong foothold in the region, which they will use as a base of operations from which to launch further attacks against the Americans.
Rico and his lieutenants sat around the table, reviewing their situation. The Maradona Elite Soldiers had been successful in the Visayas region, but they still faced a long and hard-fought battle ahead.
"We have a long way to go," Rico said. "The Americans are still entrenched in the major cities in Luzon, along with Mindanao and we have limited resources. We need to find a way to disable their remaining bases and footholds in Visayas."
"We have plenty of weapons and ammunition," one of the lieutenants said. "But we're outnumbered and outgunned."
"We're gonna need to be smarter," Rico said. "We need to use our resources more effectively. We can't rely on brute force to win this war. We need to keep using guerrilla tactics and unconventional warfare. Hit and run, use the terrain to our advantage."
The lieutenants nodded in agreement. They had seen Rico's tactics in action and had witnessed how successful they had been.
"We need to continue to focus on taking out their supply lines to weaken the American forces," Rico continued. "We also need to recruit more troops and establish more alliances in the region. We need to make sure we're unified and that everyone is working towards the same goal."
"We should also keep up the pressure," another lieutenant said. "Hit them when they least expect it, to Keep them off balance."
"And, of course," Rico said, "we must be aware of the risks we face. The Americans are no fools, and they will do whatever it takes to protect their interests. We must be prepared for anything."
"We will be," one of the lieutenants said. "We've always been ready for whatever comes our way."
Rico smiled. "Good. Now, let us plan our next move."
The lieutenants began to discuss possible strategies, and Rico listened intently. He was confident that they would be successful, and he was determined to see the revolution through to the end.
The Maradona Revolutionary troops, along with other independent revolutionary groups, had been carefully planning their next move. After successfully capturing Balangiga and other areas and towns in the Visayas region, they knew they needed a more secure base of operations to further their cause.
After much deliberation, they decided to move their troops to Cebu. Cebu was an important port city, and its capture would give them a strong foothold in the Visayas region, something they need if they want to take control of the American-controlled areas in west Visayas.
Rico Maradona and his troops, along with the other revolutionary groups began to silently and swiftly move their troops to Olango Island, an island between Cebu and the revolutionary-controlled areas, a perfect strategic place to consolidate their forces in for the assault in Cebu. They use boats and some ships taken from the Americans. They travelled at night so they could arrive at dawn and launch the attack when the Americans have just woken up.
The sun had just begun to rise when the Maradona Revolutionary Troops and their allies arrived at Olango Island. Rico Maradona surveyed the island, taking in its strategic importance. It was the perfect place to launch their attack on the American-controlled areas of west Visayas. He looked at his troops, who were armed to the teeth and brimming with determination. He knew that the fate of the revolution depended on them.
After a few more hours of preparing and briefing the plan to the rest of the troops, Rico gave the signal, and the troops began to move silently across the land, quickly dispersing to their designated positions. The plan was to capture the three towns of Sabang, Tungasan, and Santa Rosa first, before moving on to capture the rest of the island.
The sun was setting over the town of Sabang. As they approached, they could see the American troops spread out across the town, their weapons glinting in the fading light.
Rico Maradona and his troops stopped at the edge of town and began to plan their attack. They had little time to waste and needed to act quickly. Rico ordered his troops to spread out and flank the American forces as much as possible. The Filipino revolutionaries moved quickly, taking cover in buildings, alleyways, and behind trees. As they moved, they shouted out orders in Tagalog, trying to keep their movements silent but still coordinated.
The Revolutionaries moved in on the American forces from all sides, catching them off guard and unprepared. The Americans had no time to defend themselves before the Filipino revolutionaries were upon them, guns blazing. The streets of Sabang echoed with the sound of gunfire and screams as the battle raged on.
The Revolutionaries slowly whittle the American troops down as they push in deeper into the town, determined to drive the American forces out of their land once and for all. Rico Maradona continue to lead his troops in the back, orchestrating their movements as he barks out orders for his troops.
After around 3 hours, Sabang was taken and in the hands of the Revolutionaries. The troops quickly moved in to secure the town, setting up defenses and fortifying the buildings before they move onto the next.
Meanwhile, in the other towns of Olango Island; Santa Rosa, and Tungasan, the Magdiwang, the Katipunan, and the Cavite Mutiny revolutionary forces had been preparing for battle. The Magdiwang and Katipunan troops were well-trained and experienced in guerrilla tactics and unconventional warfare. The Cavite Mutiny troops had recently joined the revolutionary cause, and their enthusiasm and determination was inspiring to their comrades.
The revolutionaries begin their assault on both towns, the scene was intense and chaotic. The American troops were taken by surprise and the revolutionaries used that to their advantage. The sound of rifle shots and cries echoed through the air as the revolutionaries pushed forward, launching surprise attacks from all sides. The American troops were outnumbered and outgunned, but they fought fiercely. The revolutionaries quickly rushed the American positions, overwhelming them with sheer numbers.
The American troops were soon killed after not having the time and chance to retreat as the revolutionaries had the town surrounded. Bodies of both American and Filipino soldiers littered the ground, some dead and some wounded. The revolutionaries mourned their fallen comrades, taking a moment to pay their respects before continuing on with their mission. They left a garrison of troops in the towns before regrouping together at the town of Tungasan.
The fight raged on, with battles both large and small taking place all over the islands as all the revolutionaries regrouped to Tungasan and to the other areas near it as they began to prepare for another large assault on the remaining American-Controlled areas in Olango island.
They moved on to Caw-oy, Talima, Baring and Tingo; towns that had been under the American's rule for some time now.
Rico planned a large-scale assault on all four towns. He divided his troops and the other revolutionary groups up into several small groups with each group responsible for assaulting one town at a time while another team provided support from outside its borders if needed.
The revolutionaries began a series of surprise attacks on the American outposts in Caw-oy and Talima. The American troops were prepared by the onslaught of Filipino forces and put up a fierce resistance, but it was quickly ended by the Maradona elites after the use of explosives.
In Baring, the revolutionaries managed to capture an ammunition depot which was essential for their fight against the Americans after a swift take-over as there weren't as many American soldiers in the town. They also took control of several strategic points throughout the island which would be key for launching further attacks on American positions as well as other regions in Visayas region.
The revolutionaries continued their march through Tingo where they faced fierce resistance from American forces as they've set up machine gun nests on strategic places in the town and have barricaded themselves very well. The revolutionaries didn't bother to charge at them and decided to take it slow, picking off the Americans that were visible to them, and throwing explosives constantly as well as suppressive fire.
After several days of intense fighting, the Revolutionary troops managed to break through enemy lines and capture a few more strategic points in Tingo, achieving victory after victory and taking over the whole of Olango Island after a brutal week of constant warfare.
After the capture of Olango, the revolutionary troops began parading around Olango Island with Rico Maradona leading the way.
He gallantly sat atop his majestic dark horse, his magnetic and commanding aura flaring around him as he looks forward with a dignified and stoic expression on his face. His wild black hair and abyssal black eyes along with his sharp features were certainly unusual for the crowd, especially if the man was a revolutionary leader, his toned build hugged by his military outfit gave him an air of danger and mystery.
His Maradona Elites were close by, menacingly riding along with him on their horses. Behind them, the rest of the revolutionaries followed in a long line of determined freedom fighters.
The crowd gathered around them was awestruck at the sight before them. They had heard stories of Rico and his brave soldiers, but they had never seen them in person until now. The people watched in awe as Rico gallantly rode through their streets, followed by some of the most feared revolutionaries in all of Visayas region. Every single one was dressed for battle, carrying weapons and ammunition, most of which were from American troops.
The women stood on the outskirts of the crowd, watching as Rico Maradona and his troops paraded through Olango Island. They were awestruck by the sight before them - a handsome man atop an impressive horse, surrounded by some of the most feared revolutionaries in all of Visayas region. One woman elbowed her friend playfully, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.
"He's quite attractive," she said in a low voice.
Her friend nodded in agreement. "Yes he is," she replied, her eyes never leaving Rico's figure as he rode past them. "His eyes look really dark too."
The first woman sighed dreamily. "I heard he's quite the charmer too," she said knowingly before both women broke into fits of giggles.
As Rico's parade continued on through the streets, more people began to join it as word spread quickly about what was happening across Olango Island; liberation from American forces have finally arrived! People cheered loudly as they ran alongside Rico's troops while waving flags of freedom in celebration; women wept tears of joy while children laughed in delight. Some members of other independent revolutionary groups even joined up with Rico's own group - showing solidarity amongst all Filipino revolutionaries!
Rico Maradona's march through Olango Island was a sight to behold; a momentous occasion where hope was restored into these people's hearts after facing such darkness for so long under American rule - something no one would ever forget. As he led his revolution onward towards an uncertain future ahead, everyone hoped that this man could bring about true freedom for these islands…
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