Tangnu Uryanghai area, Soviet Baikal Front headquarters. ~~
Commander Malinov frowned tightly as he looked at the report from the troops in front. After several days of continuous fighting, the troops had suffered heavy casualties. The continuous attacks of three infantry divisions and one artillery division had no effect. This surprised Malinov and had to temporarily stop the attack. A military meeting was held again.
The commanders of the three armies were sitting on the chairs. The commander of the 17th Army was even more embarrassed. He looked at the ground and did not dare to look directly at Malinov. The other two army commanders were looking not far away. The map at the location fell into silence. They also knew that even if their troops were allowed to attack, their troops would not be sure to quickly capture the position here. What they were thinking about now was that if they attacked instead, they would What tactics to use.
"According to the analysis of the intelligence department, the Chinese troops have increased their troops, which means that the pressure we are facing has increased. The troops have been attacking for several days in a row, but apart from paying thousands of casualties, they have gained nothing at all. We need to review the failure of this battle and punish some generals who were unfavorable in the battle." Malinov looked at the map coldly, frowned tightly, and said seriously.
The three group army commanders looked at each other. The commander of the 17th Group Army wanted to stand up, but was held down by the chief of staff on the side.
"Commander, the terrain in the Tangnu Ulianghai area is complex, and we do not have the support of the Air Force Group Army. This battle failure is forgivable. As you said, we should review the mistakes in this battle before we can Achieve final victory." The chief of staff stood up hurriedly and looked at Malinov and said.
Malinov looked at the chief of staff, with a look of displeasure in his eyes, but considering the matter of unity, Malinov had to give up on holding the general responsible for the time being, and said in a gentle tone, "The 17th Army is temporarily Withdrew to the rear to rest, and the 36th Group Army took over their attack mission."
"Commander, the Chinese troops now have the advantage. They are stationed on the mountains of Tangnu Ulianghai and attack us from a high position. No matter which troop we switch to attack now, it will be greatly affected. I think our troops , we should adopt a roundabout operation. Chou will mobilize a group army unit to conduct a roundabout operation in the Khovd area behind Tangnu Ulianghai. After occupying Khovd, they will attack the Chinese troops from the front and rear. At the same time, use a group army unit to attack from the left wing. , the Chinese troops were attacked from three sides and could only retreat into the basin of Tangnu Ulianghai. At this time, we used three group army troops to occupy the mountains outside Tangnuulianghai and encircle the Chinese troops." The chief of staff arrived. In front of the map, he put forward his own opinions.
Malinov looked at the map and thought about it carefully. Although there were some unpleasant things between him and the Chief of Staff, he still agreed with the Chief of Staff's opinion. After all, it was necessary to reduce troop casualties and encircle the Chinese troops. Malinov still attaches great importance to planning.
"The 39th Group Army immediately launched a detour from the flanks to control the Khovd area. The 36th Group Army took over the attack mission of the 17th Group Army and was responsible for containing the Chinese troops in the Tangnu Ulianghai area. The 17th Group Army was deployed on the left wing of the Tangnu Ulianghai area, preparing to attack from Attack from the flank." Malinov quickly gave the order.
"Yes, Commander." The three group army commanders quickly stood up and saluted.
On August 22, 1944, the Soviet Baikal Front that attacked the Tangnu Uryanghai area began to operate according to the latest plan, while the Novosibirsk Front troops that attacked the Maimai City were an infantry group holding on to the outer positions. Two infantry armies and one tank army, with the cooperation of the Air Force Army, encircled Maimai City, intending to encircle and annihilate the Chinese troops in Maimai City. For a time, the garrison troops in Maimai City fell into a bitter battle.
??Above the reorganized 42nd Division position.
Lieutenant General Liu Zhensan, the division commander, held up his telescope to observe the intensity of the Soviet attack. The reorganized 42nd Division was deployed on the flanks of Buying and Selling City and was responsible for guarding the flanks of Buying and Selling City.
"Master, the Soviet army's attack is very powerful, and the casualties are not small. Should we send reinforcements from the artillery regiment of the division headquarters?" Deputy division commander Zhang Lingyun walked up to Liu Zhensan and asked loudly.
The predecessor of the reorganized 42nd Division was the 59th Army. It belonged to the Northwest Army faction and was an elite unit cultivated by General Zhang Zizhong. It had participated in many battles with the Japanese army. Its combat effectiveness was among the best in the world, and it also had a reputation.
This time Chu Xichun deployed them to fight on the front line, specially assigning them a 72m¨¦n 150mm howitzer brigade and a 36m¨¦n 88mm anti-tank gun regiment. There are a lot of artillery pieces being reorganized into the 42nd Division, especiallyIn terms of anti-tank, they will not occupy any disadvantages.
"The Soviet army only sent out infantry to attack, and their tanks and artillery were not exposed. We can't take out all our assets now. Please pass on the order. All the heavy machine gun fire points on the position are not allowed to be exposed." Liu Zhensan put down his telescope. , quickly issued the order.
"Yes, Master." Zhang Lingyun saluted hurriedly and walked towards the division headquarters.
The fighting here is still ongoing, but in the fighting on the flanks, the Soviet army did not dispatch tanks and artillery. The troops they deployed on the flanks were mainly infantry, responsible for containing the Chinese troops on the flanks. Their The main force is preparing to move closer to the depths of the Chinese troops and directly encircle the Chinese troops in Buying City.
Headquarters of the Novosibirsk Front.
Commander Chernyakhov stood in front of the map with a smile on his face.
This time, their troops received reinforcements, including an infantry corps and tanks from two tank brigades, which gave Chernyakhov a lot of confidence. Chernyakhov originally planned to occupy the trading city. Hof has now temporarily changed his attention and plans to get closer to the depths of the Chinese troops and encircle and annihilate or capture the hundreds of thousands of Chinese troops in the trading city.
"Now we have twelve tank brigades, seven infantry corps, and three artillery divisions that can fight. If we want to encircle and annihilate the Chinese troops in Buying City, I'm afraid we have to consider their reinforcements. With the current Judging from the situation, we must dispatch six infantry corps to encircle and annihilate the Chinese troops in Buying City, and three infantry corps to block the reinforcements of the Chinese troops." The chief of staff looked at the map and gave his suggestion.
Chernyakhov didn't care at all. He pointed to the map and said, "I plan to form an assault group with five tank brigades, two infantry corps, and one artillery division to attack the Chinese troops in depth and quickly and comprehensively." The occupied territory of Sheitu Khan Department. Use four tank brigades, four infantry corps, and two artillery divisions to encircle the Chinese troops in Maimai City. Chou will deploy an infantry corps to serve as the reserve force of the entire front army."
"There are no troops guarding the outer positions. Once the Chinese troops attack here, how should we respond?" the chief of staff asked with a mischievous look.
"The remaining three tank brigades serve as mobile units to prevent attacks by Chinese troops. Judging from the current situation, it is impossible for the Chinese troops to launch a counterattack against us. What they have to do now is to stick to the Buying City. The assault group troops are about to Set off and close in on their deep positions. As long as the assault group army fully occupies the territory of Shetu Khan, the Chinese troops stationed in the Maimai City may take the initiative to lay down their weapons. In this case, our troops can also reduce a lot of troubles. That's it." Chernyakhov said coldly.
The chief of staff wanted to say something else, but Chernyakhov shook his head and directly asked the chief of staff to convey his order.
Chernyakhov's idea is to use the five tank brigades of the assault group to quickly control the entire Tushetu Khan Department. As long as the Tushetu Khan Department is controlled, even the Chinese troops stationed in the Buying City do not choose to surrender. , then their logistical supplies are also cut off.
??Cernyakhov will naturally not take seriously a unit that is surrounded and has no supplies.
However, just as the Soviet army was taking action, the roundabout force composed of the reorganized 74th Brigade had already launched an operation. Under the leadership of bald general Liu Yuzhang, the troops moved quickly to prepare for a major attack on the Soviet army's rear.
"Commander-in-Chief, a small group of Soviet troops have been spotted ahead." A staff officer quickly ran over from the front and looked at Liu Yuzhang and said.
Liu Yuzhang quickly held up the telescope and checked the situation in front.
The Ninth Armored Regiment, directly under the Ninth Corps, quickly entered combat status. Compared with the armored regiments in the armored division, the armored regiments directly under each corps have fewer tanks. Instead, they have 60 Panzer IV tanks, 60 Tiger tanks, and 60 Panther tanks. The armored regiment has 60 less Panzer IV tanks, but in terms of anti-tank weapons, they have more than the armored regiment in the armored division.
The 40-meter 75mm self-propelled anti-tank gun and the 40-meter 88mm self-propelled anti-tank gun were quickly set up. The black muzzles were aimed at the Soviet troops in the distance. As long as Liu Yuzhang gave the order to attack, These artillery units will quickly launch attacks.
"Commander Liu, the Soviet army has four heavy tanks, about the strength of an infantry company, and no Soviet follow-up troops have been found yet. These Soviet troops are escorting some munitions. My opinion is that if they do not find us, we will Let them pass." Jiang Weiguo walked to Liu Yuzhang's side and whispered.
Liu Yuzhang nodded, with a hint of laughter on his facecontent.
Although Chairman Jiang has passed away, these Huangpu students have great respect for Jiang Weiguo, the second son of the Jiang family. Although Liu Yuzhang is the commander-in-chief, Liu Yuzhang is very obedient to Jiang Weiguo's suggestions.
"Send the order, the troops will hide and let these Soviet troops pass." Liu Yuzhang quickly issued the order.
The tank troops turned off their engines, and the infantrymen fell to the ground.
Several small groups of security forces were dispatched to observe the surrounding situation.
Liu Yuzhang was very honest and sat directly on the ground.
"Second Young Master, if you have anything to do, just give your orders directly, and I will obey you." Liu Yuzhang looked at Jiang Weiguo on the side with a simple and honest smile.
Jiang Weiguo smiled and shook his head helplessly. In his heart, he thought Liu Yuzhang was a big boss.
But Jiang Weiguo didn¡¯t know that Liu Yuzhang was both rough and fine.
Liu Yuzhang saw that Jiang Weiguo had no intention of talking to him, so he simply took the map and began to study it. Several staff officers on the side were surrounding Liu Yuzhang, answering Liu Yuzhang's questions from time to time.