As for his promise, Yang Zhen just laughed it off and did not make any comments about it. In Yang Zhen's view, all promises can only be promises before the things are obtained. As for the development of things, he also wants to
It depends on whether the United States and Britain can show sincerity.
Anyway, until the equipment they promised arrived at the end of the year, no matter what attack the United States and Britain were attacked, he would not send out a single soldier. And by the end of the year, it turned out that Pearson had indeed broken his promise. The hundred M-3s he promised
Not a single light tank was transported to the Northeast. After the shipment, the fleet directly received an order from the United States to transport all these tanks to North Africa and handed them over to the British who suffered heavy losses.
On the contrary, the British, who had just concluded the Crusade, fulfilled their promise and provided not only 230 Italian L-6 light tanks and M-11 and M-13 tanks that they captured in North Africa, but also more than 60 of the latest models.
M14 tanks and more than 40 German standard Type II and Type III tanks. As well as a batch of half-track armored vehicles equipped by the German army, and wheeled armored vehicles made in Italy.
The British themselves not only delivered all the promised Italian tanks, but also all the promised British tanks, and also added an additional hundred Maltida tanks and German tanks captured in the Crusades. With the mobilization of American industry,
Initially, the British received more and more American-made tanks with performance superior to the Maltida and Crusader tanks.
In particular, the arrival of the American M III light tank and the M III medium tank gave the British a preliminary tank that could compete with the German Panzer IV. These two British tanks, whose performance had lagged behind to some extent, had been eliminated by the end of April 1st.
The British front-line troops were dismantled. Naturally, the British were very generous to these tanks that had been replaced.
Of course, not all the promises made by the British were fully fulfilled. The previously promised Hurricane fighter jets were transferred to the Soviets. The batch of American-made fighter jets were kept by them for use in the North African battlefield. The batch of Italian tanks and
German tanks were also not wanted by the Soviets.
The Soviets didn't want to be hit by their own artillery shells because of these trophies on the battlefield. And the British didn't want these junk to give the Soviets a bad impression of themselves. So the British and Soviets were surprisingly happy this time.
No one deducted these tanks.
Even the Maltida 2, the main tank used by the British army to aid the Soviet Union, was happily released by the Soviet army. Because this kind of tank was really useless among the Soviet army. Not to mention the tanks that could not defeat the German army, in the end
The key is that you can't run away. Its operational structure is full of problems in the Soviet climate, and its attendance rate is frighteningly low. No one is even willing to attach infantry. Some Soviet generals even prefer to use the old-fashioned rapid type,
I don't want to use these British products either.
Although there was an extreme shortage of tanks at this time, after the Americans promised to assist the Soviets with the same number of the latest American-made medium tanks. The impression of this tank itself was not good. The Soviets carried out transportation operations against the British, and
There was no deduction or possession of any kind.
Even after the incident of withholding American tanks aided by the Anti-Japanese Alliance at the beginning of the next year, in order to silence the Anti-Japanese Alliance and calm the anger of the Americans, the Soviets even transferred the tanks that the British had aided to them to some of the Anti-Japanese Alliance.
However, Yang Zhen did not know whether the Soviets did this to compensate, to shed a burden, or to take the opportunity to demand more new tanks from the Americans.
Although these tanks were all eliminated by the British army after receiving American tanks on the battlefield in North Africa, or even the Soviets looked down on second-hand goods. Or, except for the Italians themselves, almost no one took a fancy to the captured tanks.
trophies, and there were even more or less battle wounds, but fortunately Yang Zhen was still able to replenish them with the two armored brigades.
Although those Italian-made L-6 light tanks and M-11 tanks are too backward, especially due to thin armor and weak firepower, they are no longer valuable for use on the battlefield. Yang Zhen does not want to let his precious tank troops
Drive these thin-skinned coffins to deal with the crazy Japanese troops on the battlefield.
But for Yang Zhen, these tanks are not without any use. Shortly after arriving at the Anti-Japanese War, apart from some being used for training, most of these tanks were with Japanese tanks captured in this battle or tank wreckage.
The intact chassis has been modified into self-propelled artillery, self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, and battlefield tank recovery vehicles.
It even replaced the U.S.-made tractors and Soviet-made tractors that were always in short supply and were used as tractors for large-caliber artillery. Not only the self-propelled artillery regiments and self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery battalions of several armored brigades were fully replenished. The repair battalions of each brigade were also
A battlefield tank recovery vehicle company was formed.
As for those Italian-made M14s, German-made Panzer III tanks, and British-made tanks that have been replaced by the British with their own 47mm or 37mm tank guns.
and II tanks, as well as German-made and Italian-made armored vehicles and half-tracks, were incorporated into his army. Even after the arrival of large-scale US aid, these tanks were used by the Anti-Japanese War until the end of the War of Resistance.
The Americans did not do what they promised, but the British did not agree. Although the British's motives were not simple, they did not give up persuading Yang Zhen to send troops to share the burden for them until the Japanese army had landed in Malaya.
Plans for the defense of Southeast Asia, but the British have already done what needs to be done. Naturally, these things were unknown to Pearson, who was patting his chest on the promise.
Although he has not achieved all his goals now, for Pearson, he has achieved most of his hopes after all. He still believes in Yang Zhen's promise. In his opinion, Yang Zhen is indeed a bit cunning and cunning.
There are many reasons, but he is still a man of integrity. Especially in this kind of matter, he will not and dare not deceive himself.
Compared to Pearson, who looked satisfied, Li Yanping, who could clearly feel the pressure on Yang Zhen, looked at Yang Zhen with some worry. Although he did not express any opinions on Yang Zhen's promise,
Li Yanping also knew that this was an exchange.
After sending Pearson away, Li Yanping turned to look at Yang Zhen who looked tired. Seeing Li Yanping turning to look at him with a slightly worried look, Yang Zhen shook his head slightly to indicate that he was fine.
.Fatigue is only caused by temporary overuse of the brain and will not lead to collapse.
Yang Zhen stood up and looked out the window. It had been raining all day and night. Instead of stopping, the rain was getting heavier and heavier. He pushed open the window and let the rain splash on his face. He felt that the rain was mixed with
A trace of cool air. Under the impact of the cool air mixed with rain, Yang Zhen suddenly felt refreshed, and the fatigue just disappeared in an instant. But Yang Zhen did not talk to Li Yanping immediately, but just stood there
I don't know what I'm thinking about in front of the window.
After a long silence, Yang Zhen turned around and said to Li Yanping: "Old Li, I will be missing from Kovalev's side for the time being. Contact him. If it is still Wang Guangyu's matter, ignore them. Internally
If there is any disagreement, let them come to me. For a big deal, our own people will feel uncomfortable if we don’t deal with it, right?"
"Everything is good within us, except that there are people who are willing to put themselves on the line for worthless things. They always look at others with suspicion. It seems that they are the most authentic Bolsheviks. Except for themselves, no one else will participate in the revolution.
It seems to be for speculation."
"This kind of style is unacceptable, let alone instilling this defect in them. Although these people are not completely unnecessary to exist, they pose a greater threat to the growth and expansion of the army. As long as I am the commander-in-chief of the Anti-Japanese Alliance for one day, there will be many people in my army.
There is absolutely no place for people who make a living by trying to manipulate people."
Yang Zhen's words can only make Li Yanping smile bitterly. Yang Zhen has already made his final statement on this matter, what else can he say. As for Yang Zhen's views on this matter, Li Yanping and Guo Bingxun
Almost, it can be said that they are all somewhat shocked and unexpected.
Not to mention crossing the border without authorization, your subordinates robbed someone else's military warehouse, leaving nothing behind except a pile of useless military uniforms. This is not a small matter for that country. It is necessary.
Know that according to international practice, this kind of action usually means a direct declaration of war.
Whether you admit it or not, Outer Mongolia is still an independent country recognized by the Soviet Union. Although all fools know what this independence is, the Soviets think that Outer Mongolia is an independent country. Unless you have the ability, you will
They take it back by force, otherwise there is nothing you can do. The country is weaker than others, so you can only do nothing.
Wang Guangyu's move was actually tantamount to declaring war on Outer Mongolia and the Soviets behind Outer Mongolia. This kind of behavior, which could be said to poke a hole in the sky, was actually a big deal in Yang Zhen's eyes.
What else could Li Yanping say? He couldn't say anything.
If the Soviets were not too preoccupied with themselves at the moment, it would be strange not to retaliate given the character of the Soviets. This would be enough to trigger a war between the two countries for others, but for you it is just a big deal.
I'm afraid that's what you dare to say. Even any other country, including the tough leader of the Soviet Union, wouldn't have this courage.
Although Li Yanping disagreed with the dismissal of Wang Guangyu, the person directly responsible for this incident, he believed that an intra-party sanction was still necessary. But when it came to Yang Zhen's intention, he only gave an administrative warning without even entering the file.
That's it. There was no disciplinary action within the party. Except for Wang Guangyu, the other political commissars, chief of staff and others were not punished at all.
As for the person directly responsible, Ren Guang, only one person was given a serious warning within the party. And the reason for this serious warning within the party was that the handling of the matter was not considered comprehensively, which led to serious consequences. The robbery of the Soviet warehouse caused such a major dispute between the two parties.
The incident has nothing to do with it. In Li Yanping's opinion, the reason for his punishment is because he did not completely destroy the body and eliminate traces.
The result of Yang Zhen's personal decision made Li Yanping feel that it was a bit too much. But Yang Zhen insisted, and he couldn't say anything. Originally, according to Li Yanping's intention, it was Wang Guangyu, and Yi Jianping was given a warning and punishment within the party.
The person responsible, Ren Guang, received a serious warning from the party and was punished by administrative dismissal. Now that Yang Zhen has intervened like this, except for Ren Guang, who can be punished, the other few people can't even be criticized.
Fortunately, the Soviet army is currently in a rout on the western front, and they don't care about Outer Mongolia in the east. Not to mention supplies, even the original garrison has been completely withdrawn. And the entire Far East and Siberia, the two major forces that can
The military area that threatens the Anti-Japanese Alliance has less than three to four tenths of its pre-war strength. Even if it wants to retaliate, it doesn't have the strength.