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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 2039 Before the Great Change (Part 1)

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    Regarding the explanation for General Vasilevsky, commander and political commissar of the Outer Mongolia Front, for the delay in taking action, Marshal Petroshilov, Chief of the Soviet General Staff, had an indescribable feeling, which can be understood as being cautious.  , or it can be said to be deliberate and then act, not to fight an uncertain battle, or it can be said to be arranging the troops, and the attack is a thunderous blow, dealing a devastating blow to the Du Li division troops.

    But judging from the situation in the entire Outer Mongolia region, Vasilevsky was a little too cautious. Except for the area south of Kulun, all was occupied by the Soviet Red Army. So, Tang Qiuli's troops would definitely be in the Saiyinshanda area.  , it is also possible that he retreated to China, or in other words, during the battle of Minusinsk, the Chinese Tang Qiuli's ferocity made him frightened, and his cautious appearance concealed his inner cowardice.

    But no matter what the situation is, it should not be the reason for General Vasilevsky, who has more than one million troops, to delay launching an attack on Seinshanda.

    Of course, Marshal Petroshilov would never mention these words in front of Comrade Stalin. His own judgments are all guesswork. Commanders of various front armies have great autonomy, even if they are the general staff officers.  Chairman, sometimes it is not advisable to interfere too deeply and offend Vasilevsky, who is highly valued by Comrade Stalin. It will not be of any benefit to himself.

    However, now that Comrade Stalin asked Marshal Petroshilov, there was nothing to hide and there was no need to hide it. So Comrade Chief of General Staff repeated the contents of General Vasilevsky's telegram exactly as it was.  , without any moisture added into it.

    Stalin listened, and the more he listened, the more uncomfortable he felt, and his face became more and more ugly, "That's enough, Comrade Petroshilov, I don't want to listen to this nonsense anymore. Vasilevsky disappointed me very much. The people in Outer Mongolia  The battle situation is very clear. Except for the Saiyin Shanda area south of Kulun, which is not occupied, are there any hiding places for the Chinese troops in other areas? "

    "Previously, another unit of the Duli Division that occupied the Chita area also retreated into China in panic under our strong military pressure. No matter what conspiracy the Chinese played, when they arrived at Saiyin Shanda,  He will fight out all his attempts. Why waste energy on reconnaissance of the specific positions of the Du Li division? It is not terrible to lose some troops. We in the Soviet Union have endless troops. I will replace them as much as they lose!"

    "The scary thing is that front-line commanders are hesitant, even timid, and miss opportunities. I think the only reason why Vasilevskiy did not immediately attack Seinshanda is that he has fear in his heart. Behind his caution, there is  We lack proper confidence in our victory!" Stalin said angrily.

    Marshal Petroshilov said nothing and listened quietly to Comrade Stalin's angry words. In fact, under such circumstances, he could not interrupt or express his opinions. It was not appropriate to agree or disagree. The scale of the period was very small.  It's hard to decide. Silence is the only way to go. However, Comrade Stalin will soon issue an order, so you just have to respect it and carry it out!

    After losing his temper, Stalin probably felt that he had lost his composure. He took a puff of his pipe, softened his tone and said: "In the name of the General Staff, I order Vasilevsky to carry out an attack on Seyin Mountain within two days at the latest."  Da launched an attack and opened the passage to China's Inner Mongolia region. Chen Bing's Sino-Mongolian border, any attempt by Tang Qiuli will be exposed, either to counterattack or to continue to retreat. No matter which one, for us, it is  It¡¯s very beneficial!¡±

    Stalin is indeed experienced in using troops. He has an overwhelming advantage in troops. He should not be fooled by the opponent's feints. He will crush them all the way and capture Saiyinsanda. The Duli Division troops will inevitably be exposed to the Outer Mongolian Front Army. On local battlefields,  In the face of absolute strength, any plot or strategy is empty talk. In other words, you, Vasilevskiy, have more than one million troops in your hands, what are you afraid of?

    On April 2, the Soviet Outer Mongolia Front, which had been staying in the Kulun area, finally moved. The commander of the front, General Vasilevsky, was very cautious and divided the troops into three echelons. The first echelon launched four groups of six armies.  More than 100,000 troops were divided into four groups. The distance between each army group was no more than 30 kilometers. They marched together to avoid the tragedy of the 43rd Group Army on the battlefield outside Minusinsk. Tang Qiuli caught him alone.  Stand out opportunity and take a bite.

    The second echelon is the strength of the three group armies. Vasilevsky is personally commanded and provides support in the middle. The other group army unit serves as the general reserve for the campaign and also serves as the rear guard of the front army. The three echelons are one day's march apart from each other.  echo.

    For a time, like a raging tide, millions of Soviet troops poured out, marching south to Saiyinshanda, spreading across the grasslands of southern Outer Mongolia. All roads from Kulun to the south were endless.The army's infantry marching column, the long line of trucks kicking up dust, the tanks and armored vehicles rumbling past, the momentum is amazing, with a murderous aura soaring into the sky, rolling in, with the potential of a large army to suppress the situation!

    Tang Qiuli, who received the report from the reconnaissance unit, breathed a sigh of relief. If the Soviet army had not moved in Kulun, it would have made him unable to figure out Stalin's steps. Now, what should come has finally come.

    Tang Qiuli put down the telegram and said to Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe: "Yuhe, Vasilevsky has finally moved, and ordered the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd brigades of the directly subordinate corps to be on the left wing of the first echelon of the Soviet army.  The 4th, 5th and 6th brigades, on the right wing of the Soviet first echelon, launched an attack at the same time when the Soviet first echelon entered the area of ????Alatan Hille."

    "The purpose of the operation was to disperse the Soviet army's first-round attack on Seinshanda, to contain and delay the Soviet army's speed of action, to tell the six brigade commanders that they must not carry out deep attacks, to keep a certain distance from the main force of the Soviet army, and to avoid being trapped in a tight siege.  !¡±

    "The 7th and 8th brigades of the directly affiliated corps were on the left wing of the Soviet second echelon, and the 9th and 10th brigades were on the right wing of the Soviet second echelon. When the Soviet second echelon entered the Harvenlage area, they launched a simultaneous  The objectives and requirements of the attack are the same as those of the attack on the first echelon of Soviet troops."

    "Order Liu Cuigang's Northern Flying Group to dispatch no less than ten fighter regiments and five bomber regiments starting at 8:00 tomorrow morning to conduct uninterrupted air strikes and raids on the three echelons of the Soviet army.  When will the bombing end? Wait for the order from the division headquarters!"

    "The troops affiliated with the Niangziguan Garrison Corps, the troops affiliated with the Outer Mongolia Field Corps, and the remaining troops directly under the Corps are on the front line of Saiyin Mountain to block the Soviet army frontally. All defensive facilities must be activated on the first day of the battle.  , ensure that the defensive force exerts its maximum firepower intensity!¡±

    Tang Qiuli's order has a profound meaning. In the defensive battle, all trump cards should be played out on the first day without leaving any behind. The purpose of this is to make sure that on the first day of the offensive and defensive battle,  Use the maximum intensity of the strike to dampen the Soviet army's energy and morale. Moreover, the first battle must be Vasilevsky's all-out blow. It is also the best way to rely on solid defenses to consume a large amount of the Soviet army's strength advantage.  opportunity.

    Tang Qiuli didn¡¯t mind sending tens of thousands or even more Soviet soldiers to hell on the first day of the battle, turning Seyin Mountain into a meat grinder for Soviet soldiers.

    After a pause, Tang Qiuli glanced at the large military map of Outer Mongolia, and then said: "In addition, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th cavalry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps are under the command of cavalry commander Liu Chun.  Next, bypass the frontal battlefield, make a long detour to the rear of the Soviet army, launch an attack on Cullen, and cut off the Soviet army¡¯s logistics supply line.¡±

    "It is particularly emphasized that the attack on Kulun is a feint attack. The four cavalry brigades are mainly responsible for destroying the Soviet logistics. They should adopt a flexible combat method and use the long-distance and fast characteristics of the cavalry to conduct operations so that they can attack Saiyin Mountain.  If the Soviet army reaches a certain level and a group army is transferred back, it will be a victory!"

    The tactics adopted by Tang Qiuli are currently the most feasible. Facing the superior strength of the Soviet army, even though he has assembled three and a half field regiments, his own strength is only about 700,000. Compared with the Soviet army,  Compared with the more than 1.4 million troops, it was still at a disadvantage. Through flank attacks at Alatan Hille and Harvin Lage, the strength of the Soviet troops attacking Cullen was thinned, and the pressure on the frontal battlefield troops was reduced to the greatest extent.  pressure.

    This is like facing a surging flood. The dike in front is under huge pressure and is in danger of breaking at any time. So we need to use diversion and discharge to minimize the impact of the flood peak. According to Tang Qiu  According to Li's design, the number of Soviet troops that finally reached the Saiyinshanda line should not exceed 800,000. At the Saiyinshanda line, there were ten brigades of the Niangziguan Garrison Corps, twelve brigades of the Outer Mongolia Border Guards, and two directly affiliated corps.  Within the strength of the brigade.

    In particular, the four cavalry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps went deep into the Kulun area and attacked the Soviet logistics supply line. The attack on Kulun was even more ruthless, pinching the Soviet army's lifeline and forcing Vasilevsky to turn around and deal with it.  Threats from the rear, the logistics supply lines have been cut off, and the more than one million troops in the front will have difficulty eating, drinking, guns and ammunition. The largest logistics supply base of the Soviet Outer Mongolia Front is in Kulun, and its home base has been attacked.  Now, can the war still be fought?

    Tang Qiuli dispatched troops and generals to deploy for the Battle of Saiyinsanda. After receiving the order, the ten mechanized infantry brigades of the directly affiliated corps and the four cavalry brigades of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps left their bases and rushed forward in the direction of the Soviet army.

    If viewed from a high altitude, the Soviet Army and the Duli Division troops pass each other on the vast grasslands and Gobi in southern Outer Mongolia. The distance in between is so large that the scouts on both sides cannot detect each other. Of course, it is  Tang Qiu Li YaoSeeking the result of deliberate avoidance of the troops that were encircling the two flanks of the Soviet army at a large distance.
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