Beiyang 1917

() The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became more active. Obviously, the blind defense made the division commanders of the 27th Infantry Army in Kiev feel a little bit aggrieved and uncomfortable, but the main force of the Southern Allied Forces was like a mysterious steel Monster, no one knows what the opponent's real combat power is?The king of China spent a year and a half building a Chinese army that could match and rival the German army?

How could Japan and China, a pair of mortal enemies for more than 20 years, turn their swords into friendship and conclude the Sino-Japanese alliance... This is simply a fairy tale that appeared in the real world. The main force is still a mystery. What the whole world can see is that more than 30 main forces of the Soviet Red Army were completely defeated in a one-week battle, and more than 20 people entered the coalition prisoner-of-war camps... ..

Then, more than 15 prisoners of war of the Soviet Red Army transformed themselves, followed their former political commissars, chiefs of staff and division commanders, and swore allegiance to the Volga Federation and became a member of the Federal Defense Forces. In the west, Ukraine bears the brunt of the battlefield and fat that most let the new troops of the Volga Federal Army pay their names...

Compared with the Volga Federal Infantry Division formed by veterans such as former Tsarist Russian prisoners of war and Soviet Russian prisoners of war as the backbone, the National Army under Simon Petliura, who was born in the guerrillas, is a prodigal son who wastes weapons, equipment and material assistance. As soon as the buzzing appeared, the Ukrainians on the ground ran around like headless flies, and the 2nd Infantry Division even pushed the cannon into the Kharkov River by itself...

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"What can be achieved by counterattacking on the northern front? Eastern Ukraine is the goal that the coalition forces are determined to win. If we occupy Kursk but lose Eastern Ukraine, will Berlin agree? Will Simon Petliura agree?" The chief of staff of the group army, Emil Herr, weakly raised objections.

"Who said that occupying Kursk will lose Eastern Ukraine? Our purpose on the northern front is not to occupy Kursk, but to use surprise attacks to disrupt the deployment of the coalition forces. As long as we can mobilize the opponent to go north, we will kill the carbine and go back Withdraw back to the south for reinforcements, defeat each one, and the Ukrainian campaign will be won!" Feng Baloui shook his head at this moment, feeling a little excited that he had come up with a brilliant idea!

"Borrowing the railway line in Soviet Russia... Can that Ulyanov agree? They are now shaking hands with the Volga Federation and are concentrating on dealing with Kolchak's attack... At this time, the German army is the main force The division crossed the border and appeared in the Soviet-Russian-controlled area, will it cause an unpredictable chain reaction?!" Emil Hell once again raised objections.

"It's nothing to worry about! Let me tell you, Chief of Staff, Berlin is quite dissatisfied with the Soviet Russian government's unauthorized peace with the Volga Federation. Isn't it just right for us to kill two birds with one stone? If the coalition forces and the Volga Federation turn against the Soviet Russian government because of this... ...The effect is probably better than our assault on Kursk? It means that the entire Volga Federation's land on the left bank of the Volga River is in an unsafe state...Can't the Soviet Red Army make a comeback to regain their lost land?"

The one who spoke was Major General Marus von Birkay, commander of the 41st Infantry Division.If we really want to pull Soviet Russia from neutrality to the Ukrainian camp, this battle may be easier to fight!

"What are you talking about? The Bolsheviks in Soviet Russia are in a hurry to deal with Kolchak's White Guards. Do you think wishful thinking can turn Soviet Russia against the Volga Federation? It's a daydream. Maybe under the threat of Samara, Soviet Russia The Bolsheviks may not send troops to attack Ukraine from the north, after all, Moscow has always been concerned about Ukraine's du li!" Amir Hell was obviously also angry.

"Counterattack from the northern front... It's not that I haven't considered this plan... But the lack of troops is a headache... Of course, sending a main division to attack can play a role, but what if there is a loss and can't come back?! Unless, just send A strengthened infantry regiment to stir things up... Lieutenant General, what do you think? This is a good idea from your chief of staff!" General William Glenner's statement was beyond everyone's expectations.

1918年8月1ri12:35，乌克兰基辅，驻乌克兰德国第10集团军司令部

"Send only one infantry regiment? With all due respect, Commander, the Eastern Allied Forces of the Allied Powers are not the Soviet Red Army. No matter how powerful the German 10th Army is, it is similar to using only one infantry regiment to cooperate with Simon Petliura's national army. Voroshilov’s Ukrainian Red Army drove out of Kharkov, I’m afraid it will be difficult to replicate!” Lieutenant General Ike von Kusmany, commander of the 27th Army, answered directly.

"On this point, I agree with the commander. According to Kharkov's battle report, when Major General Von Neuhaus organized a night counterattack for the first time, he used the most elite 47th Infantry Regiment of the 139th Division of the Reserve Infantry. With the addition of a divisional reconnaissance battalion, and HI's unexpected attack, as a result, even an infantry squadron at the frontier of Little Japan failed to gnaw down the outpost, and when the battle was evacuated, the total casualties reached an astonishing 1800 people! More than 300 imperial troops The warriors fell forever around Ri's position!"

The person who was speaking was Major General Marus von Bierke, the commander of the 41st German Infantry Division who had just volunteered to attack on the northern front. The combat power is definitely higher than that of the 41th Division of the Reserve Infantry of Von Neuhaus, but the major general is obviously deeply influenced by the Kharkov battle report, but he is not so big as to lead a reinforced regiment to go deep into the Volga Federation to stir up trouble.

"This idea doesn't work. If a reinforced infantry regiment cannot complete the task of attacking and harassing the northern front, can an infantry division surely be able to complete it? Don't forget that there are three infantry divisions of the 27th Infantry Army in the direction of Kiev. If the entire One infantry division is used to attack in the direction of Kursk, and the remaining two infantry divisions have to guard the Kiev base camp and go south to reinforce Yekaterinoslav Kharkov. The strength is definitely not enough! "

The chief of staff of the group army, Major General Emil Herr, insisted on his opposition to the northern line of attack. In his view, a main German infantry division was not enough to guarantee the victory of the battle no matter which direction it was used for the attack. The Chinese armored forces of the coalition forces The firepower of the Air Force and the Air Force is quite powerful, and the Japanese monkeys are the masters who are not afraid of death. The setback of the 47th Reserve Infantry Division commanded by Von Neuhaus in Kharkov has proved this.