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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1846 Another Disastrous Defeat

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    Chief of Staff of the Air Force of the Transcaucasus Military District of the Soviet Union, Major General Sashkov, the air commander of the mixed formation that bombed the **Division's position on the Seleng River, had already begun to think about retreating. Not only were the three fighter divisions facing the **Division's fighter group  The attacks were retreating steadily, and they were in a state of collapse. What influenced his decision was the situation facing the bomber group.

    Major General Sashkov had to admit that his opponent Liu Cuigang was an outstanding commander. He had reached the level of proficiency in the use of air combat tactics. First, he used a similar number of fighter jets to fight against his escort fighter formation. While the two sides were fighting,  When the situation is difficult to separate, sending another part of the fighter group to attack one's own bomber group is a very effective tactic.

    Major General Sashkov received a complaining report from the commanders of the two bomber divisions, "Chief of Staff, the formation's losses exceeded one-half. Our escort fighters were unable to stop the bomber divisions from frantically attacking the bombers.  Now that the surviving bombers have completed their bombing mission, I request Comrade Chief of Staff to allow the bomber formation to return based on the specific conditions on the battlefield, otherwise, the losses will be even greater!"

    The reports of the two bomber division commanders did not mention the bombing effect. The expert Major General Sashkov knew that the bombing effect was definitely unsatisfactory and quite bad when the enemy fighter jets went crazy.  Under the attack, it can still hit the bombing target accurately, only a ghost can believe it!

    Colonel Meng Qingpeng, who temporarily served as the air commander of the ** division's fighter formation, was keenly aware of the changes in the battlefield, which were developing in a direction favorable to him. The Soviet fighter group had already decided to retreat, and he immediately ordered: "  The 15th Fighter Regiment. Immediately take off and rush to the airfield of Selenga River to attack the Soviet bomber group and allow your regiment to conduct a long-distance pursuit!"

    Meng Qingpeng¡¯s order was well-founded. The fighter jets from both sides fought for nearly two hours. Based on the fuel carried by the fighter jets, the time in the air was basically no more than twenty minutes, and the air battle was about to end.  Even if the Soviet mixed fleet retreats, its own fleet cannot catch up too deeply. This is still under the condition of carrying auxiliary fuel tanks. Otherwise, it will not even be able to return home.

    But the new 15th Fighter Regiment is different.  Fully loaded with fuel plus auxiliary fuel tanks, it's time to rush to the air combat battlefield.  It was the time when the Soviet mixed fleet was retreating.  It was possible to beat the Soviet bombers hard. Even if the Soviet fighter group was determined to block the attack, the fuel on board was not enough to support their struggle.  Otherwise, it will fall off halfway before flying back to the airport in Chita and other places, so.  The fifteenth group is a bargain-hunting style.

    Moreover, in Meng Qingpeng's mind, the most severe blow to the Soviet bomber formation can be permanently relieved. Without bombers, the damage to Commander Sun's blocking position could be eliminated only by Soviet fighter jets.  , will drop to the lowest point. If the number of fighter jets in the reserve team was not too small, Meng Qingpeng would even order the fleet to directly attack several Soviet field airports and beat him severely. For the commander's injury, exit  Bad breath.

    Major General Sashkov finally issued the order for the mixed formation to evacuate the battlefield. The remaining Soviet bombers, such as Meng Amnesty, hurriedly turned around and ran back. Under the cover of the Soviet fighter group fighting and retreating, they gradually left the battlefield.  Meng Qingpeng looked at the fuel gauge of his fighter plane. The pointer was close to the red danger zone. He sighed bitterly and ordered: "All formations, return immediately!"

    Silence returned to the sky. The smoke from the war just now was blown away by the morning breeze on the grasslands of Outer Mongolia. A huge air battle was fought in darkness. The soldiers on both sides were stunned. The Soviet soldiers thought that the air battle was over.  , according to the orders of the command headquarters, on the Soviet artillery position, one artillery gun raised its thick muzzle, and the Soviet engineering troops were ready to erect a pontoon bridge on the Selenge River.

    The attacking Soviet troops had already entered the starting point of the attack. At this time, the roar of aircraft engines was heard from the sky on the south bank of the Selenge River. Then, the shrill sirens echoed on the Soviet positions.  Army commanders shouted loudly: "Air attack! Everyone disperse and hide! Anti-aircraft artillery fire is ready to shoot in the air!"

    However, the Soviet officers and soldiers soon discovered that they were in for a false alarm. More than sixty Soviet fighter jets quickly passed by from high altitude and flew north. The Soviet ground infantry escaped.  , but the retreating Soviet mixed fleet was not so lucky.

    The 15th Fighter Regiment quickly caught up with the retreating Soviet aircraft group and pounced on them for a fierce fight. Moreover, they specifically selected bombers to attack, but there were only more than 60 fighter jets. Like tigers entering a flock of sheep, they destroyed the Soviet aircraft.  The mixed fleet was a mess, and one Soviet bomber after another, burning smoke and flames, plunged towards the ground.

    Major General Sashkov hurriedly ordered: "All fighter formations, immediately move this *The * division fighters are dealt with and the bomber group is covered to return!  "

    But the answers from the commanders of each formation made Major General Sashkov feel very helpless, "Chief of Staff, the fuel of the aircraft is close to the alarm, and it can no longer support air combat, and it can no longer support air combat!"

    In fact, when Major General Sashkov issued the order, he knew that his order was forcing others to do something difficult. Not to mention the fighter jets that had been engaged in air combat, even his own plane had very little fuel left, just enough to fly back to Chita Airport.  Yes, but we can't just watch as the Japanese fighter jets shot down our own bombers so unscrupulously. If we continue to fight like this, I'm afraid there won't be many left before they can return home!

    What can we do if we are not willing to give in? How many of the returning fighters are capable of fighting again?  Unless Major General Sashkov orders all the fighter jets to attack more than 60 fighter jets of the Japanese Army, and then drop the fighter jets that have run out of fuel, and the pilots collectively parachute, the Transcaucasus Military Region Air Force will be wiped out, and nearly 700 fighters will be involved in the battle.  None of the fighter jets and bombers returned home, otherwise, these Japanese fighter jets would have been allowed to run rampant.

    This is a continuation of the air battle just now. The 15th Fighter Regiment has been chasing the returning Soviet fleet, and it has penetrated more than 400 kilometers to the north bank of the Selenge River before returning. The Soviet fighter jets did not suffer any losses, but the bombers  However, the group suffered a disaster, and nearly half of the remaining bombers were killed!

    Major General Sashkov was about to cry without tears. The large fleet of aircraft came with great momentum. He lost his troops and returned dejected. The specific losses have not yet been calculated, but they must be huge. After returning to Chita, how can he explain to the commander, Comrade Konev?  ah?

    Major General Sashkov was thinking about how to explain to his superiors. General Konev, commander of the Air Force of the Transcaucasus Military District, was thinking about how to explain to the commander of the military region, General Kulykin.

    Admiral Konev, who has been staying on the ground in Chita to control the air, is well aware of the process of the air battle and the results of the bombing. This time, he has used all his cards and still failed to get any advantage. However, it was his command error.  , or the fighter pilots cowered in the face of the battle and did not dare to fight against the Japanese Air Force, or the tactics were improperly arranged, it was not, it could only be that their opponents were too powerful and too cunning.

    General Konev suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness, and with a mentality of resignation, he waited for General Kulykin's violent storm.

    On the north bank of the Selenge River, at around seven o'clock in the morning on September 21, General Kulykin put down the telescope in his hand, his face was gloomy, he said nothing, and he looked like a harbinger of the coming storm.

    The staff officers around him were silent, looking at the face of the comrade commander. They were even more careful when walking and talking. After staying at the military district headquarters for a long time, they all knew that this grumpy commander was a ruthless master.  , that unlucky guy has no eyes, and if he hits the muzzle of the gun, he will become the comrade commander, an appetizer before attacking the military air force. As long as he is not blind, he can see the effect of the bombing. How can I put it, the hit rate is probably not  to one percent.

    The damage effect on the ** division's positions was basically zero. "Those guys in the military region's air force are going to be in trouble!" All the staff officers secretly muttered in their hearts that for two consecutive days, the air force was defeated one after another and failed to meet the requirements of the campaign.  As a result, can the grumpy comrade commander spare the air force?  I'm afraid a lot of heads will fall to the ground!

    Not only the staff members thought this way, but also the Chief of Staff of the Military District, Lieutenant General Zernenko. Before that, Commander Kulykin had to get rid of General Konev. He replaced General Konev,  I feel sad for the Air Force of the Military Region. It¡¯s not because I didn¡¯t try my best. If we say that the Battle of Selenge River was the one that put in the most effort and paid the highest price, everyone would say, ¡°The Air Force of the Military Region!¡± After all, even in two days of bloody fighting in the air, everyone  They all see it.

    However, war is about the result, not the process. Zernenko can only say that General Konev¡¯s luck was extremely bad. When he encountered such an opponent, as the chief of staff, despite many thoughts in his heart, he still  You have to consider the issue from the perspective of a military region commander.

    Although doing this is very unjust and is suspected of adding insult to injury, there is no other way. I am the chief of staff of General Kulykin, not the chief of staff of General Konev.

    Therefore, Lieutenant General Zernenko said tentatively: "Comrade Commander, we have seen the effect of the Air Force's bombing, it is very bad, I have already drafted a telegram to report the process of this air battle to the General Staff Headquarters, Military Region  Air Force Commander General Konev has an unshirkable responsibility and must be responsible for this. This is the manuscript of the telegram. Please review it. If you have no objection, I will immediately order the telecommunications room to send it!"

    General Kurekin took the telegram manuscript and read it carefully. A wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, his brows furrowed and then relaxed. As if he had made up his mind, he tore the telegram manuscript into pieces, raised his hand, and scattered the scraps of paper.  Drifting into the distance in the morning breeze.

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