Beiyang 1917

"Uh, major general, the equipment and training level of the Ukrainian 2nd Army is slightly inferior. If only one division is dispatched to the front line, the headquarters is worried that it will not be able to achieve the effect of continuous resistance and retreat. Instead, it will be easily surrounded by the opponent's two wings. Eat it, so we plan to use three divisions to form a character shape, so that they can alternately cover the flanks of the troops to avoid being overtaken by the opponent. Moreover, because there are three divisions, the total strength of the opponent's eastern front is only 4. There are so many people, it is almost impossible to eat your three divisions," von Dietrich patiently explained.

"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, I don't think there is any need to be so troublesome. If I am asked to cover the retreat of the 5th and 6th divisions, it is better to let my division go directly. If it is just resisting and leading the enemy's nose to retreat, My 51st Infantry Division can do just that.

As for the flanks, don't worry at all, as long as you can ensure that my rear will not be cut off, my three infantry regiments can alternately cover in a zigzag pattern. Of course, the motorized anti-aircraft artillery battalion has to give me It would be best to add two more troops to the air force. Who knows if the 4th Flying Wing of the Air Force will really be able to block the air force of the Allies? "The commander of the 51st Division of the Reserve Infantry said carelessly, patting his chest.

On the side, Stepanenko, commander of the 2th Division of the Ukrainian 5nd Army Infantry, and Matyrchuk, commander of the 6th Division, looked at each other, feeling angry. It is not surprising that the German general looked down on the Ukrainian troops and generals. The problem is The task of the three divisions, the commander of the 51st Division of the German Army, wanted to pick it up with a single division. It would be too disrespectful for the two infantry divisions in Ukraine. Isn’t the Mauser 98 in our hands a rifle?Could it be that if we go into battle, we will definitely hold back the German troops?

Here Matilchuk was in a hurry and couldn't help standing up and said, "General von Eindhoven, please don't look down on people, isn't it just resisting and leading the enemy to retreat, my infantry No. One division of the 6th Division can also undertake such a task. The anti-aircraft artillery battalion can provide me with one. We are the regular Ukrainian Defense Forces. Unlike some people, we lead a reserve corps by ourselves, so we can see people through the door People are underestimated!"

"What are you talking about? Although I lead a reserve infantry division, we are a well-trained German army. But for a mob like your Ukrainian 2nd Army, I can beat you three with one division. If not, let's pull them out alone." Practice, I will fight you with a regiment and a division!" Major General von Eindhoven has a deep family background and is also a pampered master. Why is this guy not leading regular infantry divisions and American and British infantry divisions on the Western Front? Instead of fighting to death, he ran to the rear of the Eastern Front to lead the reserve infantry division. In fact, it was the result of activities at home. <> <8>.<><First><Fa>After the season offensive failed, many people regarded the new offensive expected to be launched in August as the last battle, which could only be won but not defeated. Considering the Every battle on the front line has swallowed a lot of lives. The von Eindhoven family was shocked that this single seedling was moved from the scorching sun on the western front to the eastern front. You might be able to become famous on the Western Front, but why are you coughing with the Soviet Red Army when you go to the Eastern Front?

Ukrainian Prime Minister Simon Petliura watched anxiously from the sidelines, thinking that the commander of the 6th Division Matilchuk was out of his mind, and the commander of the 51st Division of the German Reserve Infantry volunteered to be the commander of the 2st Division of the German Reserve Infantry. Task, I can't ask for it on the northern front. What are you arguing with others? Besides, I don't know the strength of the Ukrainian divisions of the [-]nd Army?Two divisions are definitely not as powerful as one division of the German army, even if they are just a division composed of reserve corps!

The Ukrainian Prime Minister couldn't help standing up and glaring at the commander of the 6th Infantry Division Matyrchuk. He cleared his throat and turned to von François and von Dietrich, "The three armies must not lose their ambitions. I think Major General von Eindhoven, the commander of the 51st Division of your army, has a bit of a soldier’s heroic spirit. Whether the task of luring the enemy on the Eastern Front is entrusted to General von Eindhoven’s troops. The 5th Division withdrew to Debalchev, a railway and highway transportation hub, and guarded the rear for General von Eindhoven's troops!"

Chief of Staff von Dietrich frowned when he heard the words, walked over and whispered a few more words with his superior, former enemy commander Hermann von Francois, and Francois nodded , the chief of staff turned around and said seriously to Major General von Eindhoven,

"Your Excellency, there is no joke in the army. If one of your divisions can complete the task of blocking and luring the enemy to go deep, then the former enemy headquarters will give this task to your division and give you 2 du to strengthen the motorization." Li anti-aircraft artillery battalion anti-aircraft and dealing with the enemy's armored units, I have something to say beforehand, if your troops fail to complete the mission or collapse, don't say that the headquarters didn't notify you in advance when you go to the military court!" Staff officer Your Excellency has a serious expression on his face.

"Cut, I have something to say first. The 4th Wing of the Luftwaffe must ensure that there are no Allied Air Force aircraft in the sky over my troops. The enemy's ground offensive forces will be handed over to my division. If he comes with a Japanese brigade, I will eat it. If a division comes, I will fight and retreat. The 51st Division will never collapse, but if my retreat is cut off by the enemy, I will kill the commanders of the two Ukrainian infantry divisions first. Head!" Von Eindhoven opened his eyes wide and insisted on making the prerequisite.

"There is no problem with this. If the 5th and 6th divisions of the Ukrainian infantry cannot guard your rear, I will shoot them personally!" Ukrainian Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the National Army Simon Petliura vowed. road.

"Okay, that's all right. Major General von Eindhoven's 51st Reserve Infantry Division is responsible for blocking and resisting from Krasnodon to Lugansk. The enemy cannot be let go of Alchevsk within three days. After Debalchev joined the 5th and 6th Ukrainian Infantry Divisions, he had to persist for another three days. I took the 52nd Infantry Division of Major General von Bergmann and the 6th and 7th Ukrainian Infantry Divisions to sit in Donetsk in person. In six days, under the command of His Excellency Von François, the Northern Front will definitely be able to decide the outcome! At that time, we will counterattack the enemies on the Eastern Front from all fronts!"

It was not Hermann von François, the former commander-in-chief of the German-Ukrainian coalition that made the final decision, but his chief of staff, Lieutenant General Joseph von Dietrich!