The Rise of China in the Rebirth of the Republic of China 5200 Volume 2 542 Repeated battles and repeated defeats, repeated defeats and repeated battles
A single helicopter performed, twelve helicopters took off together to perform, and an offensive performance was performed with the cooperation of a ground tank battalion After a series of performances, Sun Liren's heart could no longer be simply described as 'shocked'.
It wasn¡¯t until everyone entered the tent where the headquarters of the Third Brigade of the Guard Division was located that Sun Li slowly regained his composure.
With heartfelt excitement, he sighed to Li Guosheng: "General Officer, I can say with certainty that once armed helicopters are deployed in large numbers, our tank tactics will have to be innovated. Otherwise, ordinary tank tactics will Under the attack of armed helicopter troops, there is no difference between them and a living target."
Being able to discover the huge role of armed helicopters on the battlefield within a few hours is enough to show Sun Liren's innate advantages in armor command. Li Guosheng nodded in acquiescence and answered to Sun Liren.
"This is the specific reason why I asked you to bring a heavy tank battalion here tonight"
Seeing the increasingly serious expression on Sun Liren's face, Li Guosheng continued his analysis: "On the ground are our heavy tanks that can fatally damage Soviet tanks, and in the air are armed helicopters known as tank nightmares. The two forces cooperate with each other. , forming a new three-dimensional offensive defense line, crushing the enemy at a very fast assault speed"
"Faced with such a fast three-dimensional attack, do you think the Soviet Red Army standing in front of us can stop us without being defeated"
As an armored force commander who studied in Europe and the United States, Sun Liren's ability to accept new ideas is definitely better than ordinary people.
Li Guosheng¡¯s analysis just blurted out. Sun Liren's eyes flashed subconsciously.
After a brief reflection, he said excitedly to Li Guosheng: "General. If the battle can really be fought like this, even if the Soviet Far East Red Army blocks all the tanks in front of it, it will not be able to stop our three-dimensional attack."
¡°At that time, this three-dimensional offensive battle cannot be called a battle, but a unilateral massacre, a bloody massacre targeting Soviet tank troops and field infantry units"
Li Guosheng nodded appreciatively to Sun Liren and said: "Being able to say these words is enough to show that I didn't let you come tonight in vain. To tell you the truth, the Luhang Squadron in front of you will join the battle tomorrow night at the latest. So, I ask you to use the heavy artillery battalion in front of you to train with the Luhang Squadron on battlefield coordination. Tomorrow night, we will rely on this unit to let the Soviet Red Army have a good taste of what a true three-dimensional tank attack is .¡±
"Yes, Commander-in-Chief" Sun Liren answered expectantly.
At dawn the next day, Voroshinov, who had not been able to sleep all night, appeared at the headquarters with a pair of dark circles under his eyes. After glancing at the surrounding subordinates whose morale and confidence had recovered a lot. Voroshinov, who was bent on annihilating the Wehrmacht, was like an angry lion, sternly giving orders to his men.
"Order the Air Force to immediately bomb the Wehrmacht positions. Escort the fighter units and eliminate all air fighters that may be dispatched by the Wehrmacht. The artillery force continues to increase the output of firepower against the Wehrmacht positions in order to show the Wehrmacht the power of the Far East Army. Today's participation in the battle The artillery force was directly increased to five divisions"
"The Far East Army's 5th Field Division, 6th Field Division, 7th Field Division, and 3rd Heavy Tank Division serve as the first round of attack troops. The commander of the Far East Red Army's Second Army will conduct unified command within half a day. Take down the Wehrmacht positions and eat Drop it¡¡±
Instigated by political commissars at all levels, tens of thousands of Soviet Red Army soldiers with thoughts of revenge quickly poured out of the military camps like a flood that burst a dike.
At the same time, a black Soviet aircraft group with huge roar also appeared over the battlefield, like a black cloud, quickly pressing towards the position of the National Defense Forces.
When the Wehrmacht's former enemy headquarters heard the report from the frontline troops, Commander-in-Chief Li Guosheng couldn't help but flash a sneer at the corner of his mouth, and said to himself: "This Voroshinov really has a chance to refuse to admit defeat. He can be called It says 'repeated battles and repeated defeats, repeated defeats and repeated battles'. However, this is exactly what we want, and we can wipe out all the invading troops here in one fell swoop."
After finishing speaking, Li Guosheng, who had already had a bold idea in his mind, decisively ordered: "The first order: The Second Air Division does not have to leave any backup today. At all costs, we must ensure that the battlefield air supremacy is always in our hands. At least. We also want to prevent the Soviet Air Force from carrying out large-scale air strikes against ground troops under the harassment of our Air Force"
"Second order: The rear artillery group, a total of four heavy artillery divisions, will be dispatched to suppress the Soviet artillery fire at all costs and reduce the pressure on the frontline combat troops as much as possible"
"The third order: Commander Luo, I will give you a supplement from the follow-up troops."The combat division and the three air defense divisions under the Armored Group Army are also at your disposal. We must stop the Soviet offensive at all costs"
"The fourth order, the third brigade of the Guard Division, the first and second tank divisions of the Armored Group Army, all the officers and soldiers of the above-mentioned units are on standby and taking a rest. I have a big operation tonight"
With the current flight range of fighter jets from various countries, an air battle can last up to two hours before having to end because the fighter jets on both sides run out of fuel. However, due to the death orders of the two opponents Li Guosheng and Voroshinov, the air battle that took place over the battlefield lasted for five hours, and there was still no winner.
A batch of fighter jets was destroyed on the battlefield, and a new batch of fighter jets followed closely and joined the battlefield continuously.
As time went by, various explosions continued to sound. The smoke produced by bombers being hit by opponents and exploding gradually began to fill the entire combat airspace.
Coupled with the slowly rising black smoke from the ground station, a scene that blocked the sky and blocked the sun appeared directly on the battlefield. This shows how tragic the entire battlefield was.
When the time passed by and the night once again enveloped the battlefield, the sound of gunfire that had been ringing all day began to become quiet. Just after the enemy and our troops quickly broke away from contact and returned to their own barracks, the top officers of the two armies also began to tally the results and losses of the day. Make the most intelligent decision to adjust for tomorrow's battle.
Although the people in the former enemy headquarters of the National Defense Forces have not changed, they have. The atmosphere that enveloped the headquarters has undergone earth-shaking changes. Because, the heavy losses in one day's battle left a solemn expression on the faces of everyone in the headquarters.
In one day of fighting, the participating troops of the National Defense Force no longer had any reservations about their strength. However, as their opponent, the Soviets have at least twice the number of troops, tanks, heavy artillery, and even aircraft'
so. In one day's fighting, the National Defense Forces not only lost tens of thousands of infantry, but also lost more than 200 heavy artillery pieces, more than two-thirds of their air defense weapons, and even more than 100 Wildcat fighter jets that had just been replenished.
Faced with such huge consumption, if Commander-in-Chief Li Guosheng, who is standing in front of everyone, does not change his tactics, the strength and strength of the National Defense Forces in Outer Mongolia will be lost. It will be completely consumed by the flames of war in two days at the latest.
Luo Zhang, who personally commanded and experienced daytime battles, thought of the tens of thousands of soldiers lost on the battlefield during the day, and his solemn face turned pale subconsciously.
After a brief hesitation, he mustered up the courage to suggest to Li Guosheng: "Commander, we can't continue to fight like this. The Soviet Far East Army has an absolute superiority in strength. If we continue to fight like this. Even if all the troops are exhausted, they can't wipe out the invaders who have invaded the outside world." Soviet Red Army in Mongolia.
With the leader taking the lead, the other subordinates who were hesitating no longer had the slightest reservation and all spoke up to support what Luo Zhang said.
Under the expectant gazes of everyone, Li Guosheng, who looked away from the battle damage report in his hand, finally spoke.
He said to everyone with a confident face: "Comrades, I told everyone yesterday that the purpose of this battle is not only to stop the Soviet Red Army. It is also to destroy all the Soviet Red Army that has invaded Outer Mongolia."
"If we can really eliminate the 200,000 Soviet Red Army troops in front of us, then the losses before us will be worth it."
Seeing his subordinates who were deep in thought, Li Guosheng continued: "In addition, what I want to tell you here is that there is no tomorrow for the 200,000 Soviet Red Army troops blocking us. Because, just tonight, I We plan to launch a counterattack against the Soviet army that suffered heavy losses. Through this counterattack, we will defeat it in one fell swoop and annihilate it"
"Hisshow is it possible" Everyone's sighs immediately rang out in the command center.
You must know that after today¡¯s losses, the total strength of the National Defense Forces still on the front line is less than 80,000. As for the Soviet Red Army on the offensive side, plus the 40,000 forward troops of the Soviet Far East Army that was defeated a few days ago, there are still a full 200,000 people. It is almost impossible to use 80,000 people to attack the 200,000 elite Soviet troops who are also well-equipped.
Therefore, after everyone¡¯s sighs passed, the other subordinates in the headquarters, except Sun Liren, cast doubtful glances on Li Guosheng one after another.
Li Guosheng did not explain, because he knew that when the enemy is strong and we are weak, any explanation is in vain. The only thing that can make everyone believe in themselves is their strength, showing everyone that they can defeat the Soviet army on the opposite side.
At Li Guosheng's signal, Sun Liren suddenly stood up and said: "Comrades, you should know that since our Armored Group Army entered Outer Mongolia, it has been staying in the rear to rest and not participate in the battle. In this morning's order, the Commander-in-Chief also requested that the Armored Group The two armored divisions of the Army Group are good.It¡¯s so hidden and waiting to replenish your physical strength¡¡±
"Now, what I want to tell you is that the reason why the Armored Group Army is standing still is for the counterattack tonight. In addition, the Third Brigade of the Guard Division, a secret force sent to the front line by the General Headquarters just yesterday, , will all participate in the counterattack tonight"
After saying the words 'secret force', Sun Liren immediately showed an unprecedented confident smile on his face, and continued to say to everyone: "Although you have not seen this secret force, what I want to tell you is: as long as this A secret force joins the battle, and the tanks equipped by the Soviets will become the targets of massacre by this secret force"
"So powerfulCommander Sun, you didn't lie to us" Luo Zhang, who has the same military rank as Sun Liren, asked in disbelief.
As a senior general of the National Defense Forces who once witnessed the powerful combat effectiveness of Soviet heavy tanks at close range, Luo Zhang can be said to be full of fear of anti-aircraft artillery before it participated in the war.
Because even if you use anti-tank guns and individual rocket launchers, you can only kill this heavy tank at close range.
?It can be said for sure. At least half of the infantry casualties of the Wehrmacht in several days of fighting were caused by Soviet heavy tanks.
A heavy tank with such powerful combat effectiveness. That he had no room to fight back in the face of the so-called "secret weapon" had to shock and doubt Commander Luo Zhang, who had suffered heavy losses in the face of Soviet heavy tanks.
Under the gaze of Luo Zhang's sharp eyes, Sun Liren did not evade and replied firmly: "Commander Luo, the commander-in-chief can vouch for everything I just said. Don't worry, this secret force tonight is really After it appears, you can witness its powerful combat effectiveness with your own eyes. Believe what I just said"
When Sun Liren said this, more than half of the dozens of subordinates who were confident in the National Defense Force and Li Guosheng believed in this fact. Then, pairs of eyes full of doubts and shock were slowly replaced by intense heat, all focused on Li Guosheng, waiting for Li Guosheng's next words.
We didn¡¯t keep everyone waiting for too long. Li Guosheng, whose face gradually became serious, decisively ordered: "In tonight's night attack battle, the secret troops Commander Sun mentioned, the first and second armored group armies, two heavy tank divisions, and the third guard brigade, total The forward force of 25,000 troops will launch an attack on the Soviet barracks first The specific action plan will be announced later"
"Commander Luo Zhang, immediately mobilized at least four field infantry regiments from the remaining field troops on the front line, and under the cover of a total of four medium tank regiments on the front line, served as the second wave of offensive troops. Following the forward, he launched an attack on the Soviet barracks and was responsible for all Annihilate the Soviet Red Army that was separated by the forward troops. Expand the results"
Tens of thousands of National Defense Forces were preparing for an early morning counterattack under cover of night. In the brightly lit Soviet Far East Army headquarters, Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov was calmly listening to his subordinates' report on the day's battle losses of the troops.
When a series of bloody casualty figures spread in the tent where the headquarters was located, the political commissar of the Soviet Far East Military District could not hold back his shock at first.
Voroshinov took the lead and suggested to the calm-looking Voroshinov: "Comrade Commander-in-Chief, after two days of offensive, we still failed to break through the defense line of the Chinese National Defense Forces despite losing more than 40,000 heroic Red Army soldiers and hundreds of heavy tanks. . It can be seen that the National Defense Force blocking us is not as simple as we imagined."
"Coupled with the fact that the mood of consecutive defeats spread among the troops, the morale of the troops has been severely hit again. Under such circumstances, I think we should temporarily give up the attack on the National Defense Forces in front of us. Wait for the morale of the troops to recover and sufficient air reinforcements to arrive. After the battlefield, launch another attack on the National Defense Forces in front of you"
Voroshinov, who had been calm just now, quickly exuded a strong murderous aura from all over his body, and denied without any room for negotiation: "No, no matter how low the morale of the troops is, this offensive must continue ¡±
Under the puzzled gaze of the political commissar, Voroshilov opened his mouth and analyzed: "Although we failed in today's attack, we almost broke into the Wehrmacht positions several times. If it weren't for several Wehrmacht Air Force fighter planes attacking us on the ground The offensive forces launched a suicide attack, and we are the victors today"
"Do you know what this means?"
I saw the subordinates around me whose expressions remained unchanged and who continued to remain silent.
Commander-in-Chief Voroshinov said in a firm tone: "This means that the National Defense Forces in front of us have fallen into an embarrassing situation with no troops to mobilize. Otherwise, the National Defense Forces would not take the risk of destroying aircraft and killing people to attack our defenders. Troops launch suicide attack"
"If we suspend the attack as the political commissar said, retreat to the rear to rest and waitMore air reinforcements arrived on the battlefield to seize air supremacy over the battlefield. The National Defense Forces standing in front of us can also take this opportunity to rest and recuperate and receive air support. "
Having said this, Voroshinov pointedly reminded: "Don't forget, the IDF's current air force transportation scale, as long as they are willing, they can airlift two field infantry regiments from the Northeast to the outside in one day. Mongolia¡"
"Everyone tells me whether it will cost less to continue the offensive when the National Defense Forces are short of troops, or whether it will cost us less to attack again after the reinforcements of the National Defense Forces arrive on the battlefield"
Faced with this two-way multiple-choice question, after a brief period of reflection, the Chief of Staff of the Far East Army first spoke and affirmed: "Commander-in-Chief, this is for sure. If we continue to launch attacks on the National Defense Forces, we will definitely be able to eliminate them in the shortest time and at the smallest cost" "
"If we wait for the reinforcements of the National Defense Force to arrive on the battlefield, our attacks and losses in the past two days will be wasted. Because all subsequent attacks will have to start from scratch."
"Well said" Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov praised the Chief of Staff who supported him with a positive expression.
Then, with a commanding tone and a murderous look on his face, he ordered: "So, what I want to tell you here is that from now on, I don't want to hear anyone talk about retreat, otherwise, I will use it as an excuse to disturb the morale of the troops. Bring him to court-martial.¡±
"Not only that, in the subsequent follow-up attacks, even if we continue to fail, the attack cannot stop. Because every failure of ours has caused huge losses to the National Defense Forces. In a Chinese saying, our reality is 'Fight after battle, defeat after defeat, fight after defeat', until sin's final victory"
"Yes, Commander-in-Chief"
Facing murderous orders, of course no fool would be confused at this time. As soon as Voroshilov's order was given, a chorus of neat answers sounded at the command headquarters.
However, what Voroshilov did not expect was that his analysis was correct, his decision was correct, and he had the courage to fight. However, his enemy Li Guosheng did not intend to give him a chance to continue the decisive battle