Beiyang 1917

Since von François is actually superior to von Kusmani, commander of the 27th Infantry Corps, and von Eisenberg, commander of the 31st Corps, in terms of qualifications, military exploits and abilities, so The two army commanders excused the importance of the defense area, and they stayed in Kiev and Odessa and did not come to Kharkov to cheer for von François, the former enemy commander-in-chief.

The First Army of the Ukrainian National Army stationed in Kharkov governs the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Infantry Divisions, as well as the Volunteer 1st and 2nd Divisions. It was rebuilt with the support of Germany and equipped with German weapons. The four infantry divisions of the Ukrainian National Army are basically the same as the German reserve infantry divisions. What is missing is the motorized anti-aircraft artillery battalion. In addition, the division belongs to the artillery regiment No heavy artillery.

For example, the artillery regiment of a reserve infantry division in the German army governs three field artillery battalions, each battalion governs 12 105mm howitzers, each battalion governs three 4-gun artillery companies, plus a medium-sized artillery battalion governs 12 150mm howitzers Howitzers, the battalion has three 4-gun artillery companies.The infantry division of the Ukrainian National Army replaced the 75mm howitzer with a 105mm howitzer, and the medium artillery battalion was equipped with a 105mm howitzer.

另外，乌克兰民族军的步兵排是第1排45人辖两个步兵班两个轻机枪班和1个枪榴弹迫击炮班，第2和第3排都只有36人，没有枪榴弹和迫击炮班。

Since the German troops stationed in Ukraine at this time have not yet realized that the Volga Confederation is gathering three armies instead of two armies, objectively, William Greiner appointed von François, the commander-in-chief of the Kharkov front enemy, to let him Use five German infantry divisions plus 8 Ukrainian national army infantry divisions, plus 3 volunteer divisions, and use these forces to repel the upcoming offensive of the Volga Federation.

乌克兰民族军除了驻扎在哈尔科夫的第1集团军4个主力师加2个志愿者师之外，在顿涅茨克驻扎了乌克兰第2集团军的第5、第6两个师，以及德军第31军的预备步兵第51师，在卢甘斯克驻扎了乌克兰第2集团军的第7师，以及德军第31军的预备步兵第52师。

The 2th Division of the 8nd Army of the Ukrainian National Army and the 3rd Volunteer Division are stationed in Dnepropetrovsk.

For Hermann von Francois, the former enemy commander-in-chief of the German-Ukrainian coalition forces, such a relatively dispersed deployment of troops is not the most in line with his original intention, but it is an inevitable move to stabilize the mood of the Ukrainian ruling cabinet and the National Army , if Francois decides everything by himself, he will control all five German divisions along the railway line, form two clusters, and use the four divisions of the 2nd Army of the Ukrainian National Army to resist and block on the eastern front. Opponents, delay the opponent's offensive.

On the northern line of Kharkov, given that Simon Francois insisted on refusing to give up the tasteless new capital of Kharkov, Francois had to think of a way to fight in Kharkov. A tough battle, defeating the attack of the Southwest Front Army dominated by the Japanese troops of the Allied Forces in one fell swoop, and defeating the enemy on the northern front of Kharkov. At this time, if the enemy on the eastern front goes well, it is estimated that they can break through to Donets Under the city of Ke, then use the railway line to mobilize Kharkov's victorious army to go south to wipe out the enemy.

"Everyone, don't be intimidated by the momentum of the Allied forces and the Volga Federation troops. According to our latest reconnaissance information, the opponents tried to launch an offensive because they had no time to rest. The preparations are obviously insufficient. There are only three Japanese troops in the Allied forces. It’s just a division, plus the opponent’s troops staying behind, and the fact that the Volga Federation has gone south and launched the North Caucasus March, we judge that the total force that the opponent can use to attack Ukraine does not exceed 10! And in two directions! "

Lieutenant General von Dietrich, chief of staff of Hermann von François, pointed to the battle map hanging on the wall with his baton to encourage the group of division chiefs and chiefs of staff below. Belgorod and Kamensk-Ekhtinsky roads,

"If the opponent's troops are evenly distributed, then both the eastern and northern fronts will only have a little over 4 troops. No matter which direction we go, we will have the advantage in terms of troops! What are you worried about?"

"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, I heard that the Allied forces are very powerful, and their firepower is far superior to ours in all aspects. On the northern front, there are three German divisions of the 29th Army of General François and the 1st Ukrainian Army. Naturally Don't be afraid, but on the eastern front, we have a total of six divisions, and they are divided into three places, that is, Lugansk on the front line. We only have three divisions, how can we stop the attack of the opponent's 4 main force?" It was Major General von Eindhoven, commander of the 31st Division of the German 51st Army Reserve Infantry.

"Your Excellency François, I think that since we can concentrate our troops on the northern front, we should also concentrate our troops on the eastern front. Both divisions from Donetsk will be transferred to Luhansk, so that our 5 divisions and 6 The strength of 4 people, with the help of trenches and positions, may be able to resist for a while, and I can't be optimistic about relying on three divisions to attack the main force of 31 people!" This is the 52st German Army stationed in Donetsk who will stand up Major General von Bergmann, commander of the [-]nd Division of the Army Reserve Infantry.

As a result, several division commanders of the 2nd Army of the Ukrainian National Army were talking all over the place. They all said that what they said was reasonable, and that only by concentrating their forces can they win. Once dispersed, they could only be defeated by the opponents. Noisy and chaotic.

"Everyone, please be quiet. The way of defending against the enemy outside the country is very labor-intensive. Ukraine is so big that we can't cover all the points. Since Kharkov on the northern line is the capital, we can't give up easily. So we can only Shrinking the defense line to the east, and defeating the opponent in two directions at the same time, our current strength is far from enough!" Chief of Staff Von Dietrich tapped the border of the map with the baton in his hand, obviously Some dissatisfaction.

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, Kharkov certainly cannot give up, but Donetsk is equally important to Ukraine, especially the Donbass coalfield is Ukraine's most important resource. Instead of putting three divisions in Luhansk, I I think it would be better to concentrate the five divisions in Donetsk for defense!" Major General Yuri Matilchuk, the division commander of the 2th Division of the Ukrainian 6nd Army, couldn't help but stand up.

Matilchuk’s hometown is in Donetsk. As the fourth largest city in Ukraine, Donetsk has the highest population density. The population of the entire city exceeds 100 million people, accounting for 80% of the population of the entire state. [-]%, Matilchuk can't think about the scene in case Donetsk's hometown falls to the hands of the Volga Federation. As a member of the army, how to face the elders and folks in his hometown?