The Battle of Irkutsk was not the largest battle in human history, but it was definitely the most interesting battle!
In this battle, the Soviet Red Army gathered more than 350,000 troops, commanded by General Baloch Shevlov and Political Commissar Ivan Ivanov.
Opposite it, the 100,000-strong Sino-Russian coalition forces, commander-in-chief Zhang Zuolin, are equipped with powerful artillery, armored troops and a large number of aircraft.
Although the strength of the two sides seems to be seriously asymmetric in terms of numbers, this does not hinder the start of the decisive battle between the two sides.
On May 3, 1q2., the Chinese and Russian coalition forces used artillery as the guide and carried out crazy bombing on the Red Army positions. Immediately, two squadrons got up and joined the bombing at the same time!
The Red Army began to try its best to resist. But it was obvious that they were inferior to their opponents in terms of quantity and quality of artillery. What was particularly embarrassing was that after being hit by the previous attack, their aircraft were not as courageous as their infantry and lost their strength.
Determination to keep fighting.
〖中〗The Chinese planes roared in and out of the sky unscrupulously as always. Bombs one after another exploded in the enemy's position with terrifying "fresh flowers", making everything submerged in smoke.
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Then, a large number of infantry began to attack!
〖中〗The Chinese and Russians looked densely packed, like waves at high tide, rushing towards the enemy's position fiercely!
War strangely does not show its cruelty, but is mechanical and numb.
All people, whether they are attackers or defenders, are just mechanically executing the orders from the top. Such orders will lose their effect until they are defeated or killed in battle.
Human beings live to kill, and this has been the case since primitive times.
In the contest between humans and beasts, between humans and humans, only the strong will survive, while the weak will only be spurned by fate, and no one will shed a tear for you.
The Soviet Red Army has faith, and this faith can also play a big role in war. It is precisely because of this mechanical faith that these Soviet Red Army have been numbly persisting despite the disadvantages of weapons and equipment.
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As for the Sino-Russian coalition forces, what do they believe in?
For them, the only belief is to defeat them. As for why they want to defeat the enemy on the opposite side, maybe they themselves don't know.
Soldiers exist for war from the day they put on military uniform, and there is no reason to avoid war.
Only if you stop breathing can this horrible thing end.
While using their lives to fill the vacancies on the battlefield, they also used their superior firepower to attack the opponent desperately, trying desperately to open a gap in the opponent's position.!
The battle between the two sides lasted for a whole day, and many positions were captured by the Chinese and Russian coalition forces, but they were quickly recaptured by a counterattack organized by the Soviet Red Army.
During this day, the Red Army suffered heavy losses, but they did not care at all.
They resolutely blocked and counterattacked, not wanting to lose an inch of ground.
Even the members of the Intervention Army Observation Group found this very strange. Some positions that did not have much strategic value seemed to be more important than their own lives in the eyes of the Red Army.
On Position Three, there were even many hand-to-hand fights. The Red Army braved the opponent's fierce firepower and rushed forward with countless casualties. Then they continued to suffer countless casualties and recaptured Position Three with bayonets.
On this position alone, the Red Army lost nearly a thousand lives in one day.
The White Guards defending position three were completely stunned. They constantly competed with the Red Army for this position, were repulsed, retaken, defended, repulsed again, and launched another attack.
This is no longer fighting for the sake of fighting, but fighting for the sake of massacre!
The Red Army cut off the heads of White Guard prisoners, and the White Guards also cut off the heads of the Red Army.
The cruelty that makes people shudder, the bloody battle that makes people shocked!
"I can't understand it at all." Johnson put down the telescope and rubbed his sore eyes: "Are these people crazy? Are they fighting over and over again for positions that have no strategic value?"
Zhang Zuolin shook his head: "When I was a beard, the goods I was targeting were robbed by other beards. I had to find ways to get them back, otherwise I wouldn't have a foothold. These people have nothing to do with the mentality of being a beard.
the difference."
Johnson shrugged: "Mr. Commander, this is a battlefield."
"The battlefield is the same as being a beard. You have to fight with your life. Whoever saves his life until the end will win." Zhang Zuolin cracked his mouth.
"Okay, maybe what you said makes sense." Johnson sniffed: "There are really too many Bolsheviks. They fought for a whole day, but the progress was not very great. I suggest that we gather all our troops and attack them as soon as possible.
A gap has been opened on the battlefield. Mr. Commander, I think your 11th and 12th Divisions can be deployed on the battlefield."
"No rush, no rush." Zhang Zuolin smiled and shook his head, "Waiting for God."
Johnson didn't quite understand what the rude-looking commander was waiting for there...
Red Army Irkutsk Theater Command.
Political commissar Ivan Ivanov was very satisfied with today's battle. Although his troops suffered huge losses, they firmly defended their positions.
Only a few small positions fell into the hands of the enemy.
He glanced at the officers sitting in the headquarters, and his mood seemed very excited: "Comrades, brave Red Army commanders and fighters, today, we used our iron fist to smash countless attacks by the imperialist enemy, and the enemy was frightened.
, our flag will tear down all the forces that oppose us! Opposite us, there are the White Army that should have been swept into the garbage dump of history long ago, and there are the most vicious imperialist enemies [China], the United States, the United Kingdom, France, [Japan]
〗Ben. But our great Red Army soldiers are fearless and we firmly believe that we can win!
Comrades, today's battle is just the beginning, and a more brutal battle is yet to come. We must persist with a fearless spirit of sacrifice until the moment of victory arrives!"
With that said, he turned the topic to Seloch Shevlov: "Comrade Commander, please make arrangements for tomorrow's battle.
Balochchavlov was obviously not as optimistic as his political commissar. His expression was very serious: "Comrades, the war has just begun. Judging from today's battle, although we firmly held our position, we
The price paid is high, and the enemy possesses a comprehensive range of weapon resources."
Ivan Ivanov showed dissatisfaction on his face, but Baloch Shevlov continued there: "We must fully consider the difficulties. Although our enemies are far fewer in number than us, their firepower
The advantages are comprehensive. They have planes in the air and artillery on the ground. We..."
"Comrade Commander." Ivan Ivanov interrupted: "Weapons are only secondary. The enemy has superior weapons, but we have nerves like steel!"
"Yes, Comrade Political Commissar." Baloch Shevlov looked very calm: "But before a new war comes, we must consider all the difficulties clearly."
After finishing speaking, he said to his officers again: "I think that although we performed very bravely in today's battle, there are unnecessary battles in some positions. I think there is a problem."
"What is a meaningless fight, Comrade Commander?" Ivan Ivanov's face darkened: "Every inch of land belongs to the Soviets, and we must not lose it! The soldiers are fighting bloody battles on the front line, but you are here
I think it is very inappropriate to spread this kind of [speech] theory.”
The Red Army officers below looked at each other.
The commander and the political commissar had an argument?
Baloch Shevlov held back his anger for a moment: "Comrade Political Commissar, is it more important to temporarily lose some land, or to win the entire victory?"
"Equally important!" Ivan Ivanov answered without any hesitation: "Not only must we defend our land and fight for every inch of the enemy's land, but we must also resolutely win this battle!"
Baloch Shevlov shook his head and stopped arguing.
He briefly arranged the combat mission for tomorrow, and then asked his officers to go back and prepare immediately, while he was lost in thought with a telegram in his hand.
We just received intelligence that a large number of Chinese tank troops have passed through the small town of Chisdler. What do they want to do?
His eyes were fixed on the map, where he was considering the "true" purpose of the "Chinese" people.
"Send electricity to Comrade Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin." Outside the headquarters, Ivan Ivanov's face looked very cold: "Commander of the Irkutsk Theater Baloch Shev
Comrade Love has serious ideological problems. He overestimates the enemy's weapon superiority, is timid and fearful, and spreads fear of war. I think he is no longer suitable for the position of commander..."
"I know!" Baloch Shevlov's voice suddenly came from inside.
Ivan Ivanov hurried in. When he saw his political commissar arriving, Baloch Shevlov pointed at the map and said hurriedly: "The enemy's tank troops rushed through Chisdler, their
The only purpose is Listevenna! They are trying to open a gap in our flank, thereby disrupting our entire battlefield deployment!"
Regarding military issues, Ivan Ivanov was completely indifferent. He could only listen to the commander's words: "We must immediately mobilize the strength of a division and quickly go to Listvina. Also, order
The local troops must build the tightest and most solid defense line to prevent the enemy from attacking at all costs!"!.