If Uvorov's troops do not launch a counterattack, but stick to the second line of defense, there is no doubt that the course of the war will follow the previous trajectory. Perhaps, the Far East Army will have to use artillery again to break the deadlock, but now,
Uvorov actually used pure infantry to launch a countercharge against the mixed infantry and vehicle troops. To put it bluntly, his approach was simply seeking death. There is no doubt that as soon as the troops from both sides came into contact, Uvorov's troops
It was attacked head-on by Takabe Ken's troops, and the infantry helped eliminate the hostile targets that posed a greater threat to itself. The Mandrill was a mobile fortress that could fire at will as if no one was there, and in the Mandrill 105mm
The Soviet soldiers standing under the muzzle of the large-caliber tank were simply living targets.
The two sides only came into contact for about ten minutes before the Uvorov regiment collapsed. Seeing that the Far Eastern Army might take advantage of this momentum to reach home base, Nipech could only order the artillery unit to provide fire support. Inevitably, the Uvorov regiment
Soviet soldiers were also targeted by this artillery bombardment.
From the moment the Far East Army's air force launched air strikes against the Northern Front Army, the performance of the Northern Front Army seemed very abnormal. According to Zhuang Houzhong and Zhang Zizhong, even though the Northern Front Army's air force was not as powerful as our own, it remained silent when our own side launched air strikes.
, this is definitely a mistake in command decision-making, because it means that the Far East Army Air Force can act in accordance with the established combat plan without any scruples and obstacles. Naturally, it will be easier to achieve the established strategic goals.
In the subsequent shelling, the artillery performance of the Northern Front was equally surprising. Regardless of other aspects, when the enemy was shelling, our artillery did not say a word. This can easily lead to the misunderstanding that,
The Fang's artillery was destroyed in the first round of enemy artillery fire, and this was a fatal blow to morale.
"The situation is not right. The Soviet air force and artillery did not respond at all. Vatutin is not planning some conspiracy." Zhang Zizhong is not a suspicious person, but the performance of the Northern Front Army today is too deviant from the norm.
, so, after learning that the artillery bombardment on our side was fully launched, the Northern Front Army still remained silent, and he couldn't help but become confused.
Just when he was suspicious, artillery fire finally rang out from the Northern Front Army's position. After receiving Jiang Tieyao's report, his heart completely calmed down, "Don't let the troops get out of touch, maintain frontal pressure, and continue the attack." To Jiang Tieyao.
Having given such an order, Zhang Zizhong walked to the sand table and once again watched the staff "discussing on the sand table".
On the sand table, the three staff officers representing the Northern Front Army were making a good move. In reality, the tank troops of the Northern Front Army, which seemed to have been destroyed by the Far East Army, suddenly entered the battlefield from Irkutsk. At this time, Jiang Tieyao
The First Far East Army has just completed its occupation of the southern suburbs of Ikurtsk. The frontline troops suffered heavy losses, and the follow-up troops are on their way...
"Where did you get the tank troops from? The tanks of the Northern Front Army have been destroyed by our air force. Xi Yunhai, you don't want to be such a fool." A staff officer representing the Far Eastern Army shouted with a blushing neck.
Xi Yunhai was the "eldest brother" among the three staff officers representing the Northern Front Army. He laughed loudly and pulled out the small red flag symbolizing Gaobe Qian's brigade and said: "Although I don't know how Vatutin did it.
, However, I firmly believe that the three tank divisions of the Northern Front Army must still retain considerable combat effectiveness. Gu Zhenghao, since it is a war game, of course we must consider the worst-case scenario. Why, we cannot afford to lose.
"
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Zhang Zizhong, He Zhengjiang and Jiang Tiezhang looked at each other. The expressions of the three of them sank. They suddenly felt that they seemed to have overlooked something.
Zhang Zizhong waved, and the three people immediately left the circle and gathered in front of a window. Zhang Zizhong whispered: "So far, our attack has been going smoothly, but I don't know why, but I just feel uncomfortable. Now, I Now you know why this is happening, Vatutin is considered a famous general in Soviet Russia, how could he only have this ability?"
Jiang Tiezhang frowned: "The threats to us from the Northern Front are those three tank divisions. Is it really like what this guy Xi Yunhai said, how Vatugin used to hide his main tank force?"
He Zhengsheng thought of something and said: "Could it be that the tank assembly area that the Air Force found and destroyed before was a fake? When he was in Jiangyin, the Supreme Commander also played this trick, and he deceived the little Japanese."
Zhang Zizhong was shocked and said: "If this is really the case, then what the Soviets are doing now should be to 'lure the enemy deeper'."
"It is very possible that, according to the intelligence we have, the Northern Front stationed in Baikalsk is the Seventh Army. However, judging from my third brother's reaction, there is at most one division standing in front of them."
He Zhengjiang: "You can be sure that what the Soviets are doing is to 'lead the enemy deep'."
"The Soviet Russians are very resolute in their resistance. If they really want to 'lead the enemy deeper', they shouldn't be like this." Jiang Tiezhang raised another question.
The resolute resistance of the 141st Division was more like buying time for the main force to retreat, so Jiang Tiezhang had this question.
Zhang Zizhong thought for a while and said seriously: "I would rather believe it or not. Just in case, I think it would be better to notify the First Army immediately and ask them to be more vigilant. In addition, I will call Commander Zhuang immediately and ask him to step up." In terms of reconnaissance intensity, if Vatutin really wants to 'lure the enemy deeper', then he will definitely have to make large-scale adjustments to his troops in the rear."
"Well, it's always right to play it safe."
"The purpose of our battle is to avenge the Far Easterners who were killed in the bloodshed. No matter what Vatutin's plan is, since he dares to put a single division in front of the First Army, then we will eat it up without ceremony. "He Zhengjiang.
"Eat it all. If the situation is not right, it is not impossible to let the First Army postpone the attack. As long as Baikalsk can be captured, the Northern Front Army will launch a counterattack sooner or later. By then, no matter what conspiracy Vatutin has, he will have to confront us. Confrontation." Zhang Zizhong added.
"Vatutin really turned his back on defense and turned on the offensive. Then we can make a fuss about the front of Lake Baikal." He Zhengsheng continued.
Then, the three people looked at each other, with a sly smile on their lips.
Regardless of the risk of accidentally injuring one of his own men, Nipech used the only artillery unit at hand. Although the offensive of Takabe Ken's brigade was contained, as he had expected before, it also brought trouble to this artillery unit. After only five minutes passed, the artillery of the Far Eastern Army locked onto their position and immediately launched a retaliatory saturation bombardment.
(Old Poison: I wish you all a happy New Year and a happy family. Also, there are a lot of things going on during the Spring Festival, so I may not be able to keep up with daily updates. Please forgive me.)