Age of Rebirth

On the south bank of the Selenge River, in Sun Zhenbang's headquarters, Sun Zhenbang was looking at the number of casualties and drug consumption statistics from the Operations Department.

After more than two hours of fighting, the frontier blocking troops of the Outer Mongolian Border Guards suffered more than 400 casualties, of which more than 220 were killed in the second artillery attack of the Soviet army, and the loss of mortars More than 35 guns, two artillery brigades suffered more than [-] casualties, and [-] artillery pieces of various calibers were damaged. In total, the casualties of the border guards exceeded [-].

Among them, the number of soldiers killed in battle was more than 400. What Sun Zhenbang couldn't accept was that, except for more than 100 mortar soldiers and more than 400 artillerymen who died under the artillery fire of the Soviet army, the rest of the soldiers who died in battle were all because of The anti-battery cave couldn't withstand the fierce bombardment of the Soviet army's artillery fire. After being bombed and collapsed, they suffocated to death inside. More than [-] officers and soldiers died in this way alone.

According to Sun Zhenbang's own observations, the casualties of the Soviet army were only in the early 2000s. He set the ratio of casualties between the enemy and the enemy as one to one. , is a normal phenomenon, unless the strength and firepower are extremely asymmetrical. Although the actual situation on the battlefield is indeed the case, Sun Zhenbang believes that he occupies a favorable terrain, and a Selenge River is worth [-] soldiers. Therefore, the first After the round ended like this, he was very unmny.

The only thing that made him feel confident was that because of the full preparations before the war, the consumption of various medicines was less than one-tenth. With these medicines alone, the Soviet army could be dragged here for four or five days. time. [

Sun Zhenbang closed the casualty and medicine consumption statistics table, rubbed his swollen temples, and said tiredly in his tone.He said to the chief of the combat department: "Immediately report the casualties and the battle situation to the division commander. Block the Soviet army for more than five days."

After sitting silently for a while, his thoughts turned to the battlefield again, as usual.After the Soviet army's first attack was repulsed, it was impossible to launch a second attack without an hour of preparation time. We should use this short time to come up with an effective solution to the Soviet artillery bombardment.

Use the two existing artillery brigades.Don't even think about fighting a head-to-head artillery battle with the Soviet army.It took only 15 minutes to fire.There were more than 35 casualties, and [-] artillery pieces of various calibers were damaged. If there is a battle, Sun Zhenbang believes that it will take less than two days to destroy his two artillery brigades.There are not many artillery pieces available.

The only place where you can use your brains is the artillery holes and shelters of the forward troops, but how to deal with the Soviet artillery fire.What about killing or injuring soldiers in the anti-gun holes?

Sun Zhenbang's eyes fell on the map. It was only five miles away from the south bank of the Selenge River. There were several rocky mountains with a radius of more than ten kilometers. Although the altitude was not high, it was the only terrain that could be used. The anti-slope in the direction of the Soviet artillery fire was the blind spot of the Soviet artillery fire. A staff officer was called over and said: "Convey my order to the front troops. All troops, immediately reduce the front troops to one-half. The rest of the troops , Immediately retreat to the rocky mountain behind the position."

"In the order, this point must be emphasized. The troops withdrawing to the rocky mountain will dig the anti-aircraft holes. Starting tonight, all troops will start digging the traffic trenches from the rocky mountain to the forward positions. All soil work will be done tomorrow. To complete before [-]:[-] am, order the First Artillery Brigade and the Second Artillery Brigade to disperse their positions with the regiment as a unit, and build a few more reserve positions."

Sun Zhenbang knew how difficult his order was for the troops, that is, from the rocky mountain to the forward position, at least four traffic trenches five miles long were needed, otherwise, there was no way to quickly send troops to the forward position And medicine supplies, this is a huge amount of work, without machinery, can only rely on the soldiers to dig out with shovel and pick within 24 hours.To be exact, there is no way to construct during the day, only at night, and the available time is only a dozen hours.

But he can only be cruel, otherwise, after a few days of fierce fighting, how much of the earth's artillery holes and shelters will be left to protect the Soviet artillery fire, if not done well, too many officers and soldiers will be buried alive , Sun Zhenbang would rather the soldiers sweat more than let them die in battle like that. Moreover, there is no communication trench to connect the forward positions.

Sun Zhenbang patted himself on the head in remorse, "Tell me, why didn't I think of this when I first came to Serenge River to deploy defenses? A mistake! A big mistake!" The teacher is right, in the past few years in Outer Mongolia The relatively comfortable living environment in the region has indeed worn out many of my fighting instincts and my keen sense of the battlefield environment. I didn't expect this, which is an obvious example.

Sun Zhenbang suddenly thought that only half of the troops were left in the forward position, and the firepower density was not enough. What if the Soviet army increased its offensive troops and could not retreat? , There is no way to reinforce in time, and seeing the troops withdrawing in an orderly manner, he hesitated in his heart, feeling that it was really difficult to choose.

Looking at the watch, there was no time for too much hesitation. The Soviet army stopped attacking. It was almost an hour. It is now [-]:[-] in the morning. Once it's done, it will be handy when you fight again.

What's worse is that all the troops that should be evacuated at the front of the border guards have all withdrawn to the rocky mountain behind. At [-]:[-], the expected Soviet artillery fire did not move at all. I didn't see a single one. Could it be that the Soviets suffered a loss, and today's offensive is over?

Although Sun Zhenbang very much hoped that this was the case, and he could afford it, he also knew that this was just his own good wish. The Soviet army was not hurt at all. The stern order said: "Without an order from the headquarters, all troops are not allowed to go out of the bomb defense hole!"

What followed was a tense and boring wait. In fact, Sun Zhenbang would rather the Soviet army's artillery fire arrived as scheduled, than the torment of not being able to judge the Soviet army's movements!

Kulun, the ground command post of the Northern Flying Group of the Independent Division. Liu Cuigang crossed his hands and sat motionless on a chair. His eight fighter regiments and two bomber regiments were already on the take-off line, ready for battle at any time.

According to the briefing of the division commander's temporary headquarters, the Selenge River blocking battle has been going on for more than two hours. Just 10 minutes ago, Liu Cuigang called and asked the division commander Tang Qiuli to fight, "Mr. Commander, the Soviet army has begun to attack. Yes, the battle is going on right now, I suggest that the troops take off immediately, and at the critical moment, help Lao Sun!"

Tang Qiuli dismissed Liu Cuigang with just a few simple words, "What's the hurry, the Soviet non-aircraft hasn't appeared yet, remember your mission, supporting the ground battle is supplemented, and mastering the air supremacy is the main priority!"

After finishing speaking, "Bada" hung up the phone, and Liu Cuigang grinned wryly as he listened to the blind voice coming from the handset. Well, just wait!But this taste is too uncomfortable.

On the surface, Liu Cuigang looked calm and demeanor like a general. In fact, his heart was on fire. At this time, Colonel Meng Qingpeng, the commander of the flight group's Outer Mongolia cruise area, hurried in, "Report to the commander, the ground The radar station reported that the Soviet aircraft fleet took off from Chita and Barnur, because the distance is too far, it is temporarily impossible to distinguish the aircraft, and the number is about two divisions.” [

"More than 350 planes are flying in the airspace of the Selenge River. Judging from this, it should be a mixed fleet of Soviet fighter jets and bombers. The purpose is to bomb our army's positions. Commander, it's time for us to dispatch." Already!"

Liu Cuigang opened his eyes suddenly, and rushed to the phone at a speed that surprised Meng Qingpeng, "Master, I'm Liu Cuigang. The ground radar station reported that Lao Maozi's fleet is dispatched!"

Tang Qiuli, who was holding the phone, could imagine Liu Cuigang's anxious look, and said: "It's time for you to play, the first battle must be fought well!"

Liu Cuigang replied confidently: "Teacher, don't worry, I have eight fighter regiments in the first echelon, with nearly 300 fighters. To deal with Lao Maozi's mixed fleet of more than [-] fighters, it is still your way of fighting. Annihilation battle!"

Putting down the phone, Meng Qingpeng hurriedly said: "Commander, I am familiar with the airspace in this area. Let me lead the first echelon. You are on the ground, commanding the air battle, and mastering the overall situation!"

Liu Cuigang glared, and said: "Why, you are taking command from me? In the first air battle, whoever leads the team if I don't lead it? The fighter regiment is responsible for covering the bomber formation!"

Meng Qingpeng grinned, and muttered unwillingly: "Yes, I knew that as soon as you came to Outer Mongolia, I had to stand aside. I was afraid that I would get in the way, so you sent me to cover and overwhelm others!"

Liu Cuigang turned his head abruptly, and shouted, "What are you muttering about? Hurry up and get ready! We missed meeting with the bomber unit, and I will withdraw you!"

Meng Qingpeng shrank his neck and quickly slipped out. Liu Cuigang laughed, dressed neatly, and ran towards his fighter plane on the runway.

At [-]:[-] am on September [-], from several airports in Outer Mongolia, Liu Cuigang's eight fighter regiments and two bomber regiments took off at the same time and headed towards the mixed fleet of the Soviet Army. At that time, the aviation forces of China and the Soviet Union, who had never fought against each other, were destined to have a violent collision and fight.

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