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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 574 (Part 1) Cross-cutting

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    "Oh, you are not helping each other. Ah, no, the Cossack cavalry division is surrounding the Soviet infantry division. You are afraid that the two cavalry divisions from the other side will join together before reinforcements from the Russian 10th Army arrive.  Eat that 37th Infantry Division? So you want to help the Soviet Red Army and Moscow? Tell me your reasons! "

    The commander-in-chief of the coalition forces narrowed his eyes and looked at the young lieutenant colonel in front of him, with a look of scrutiny in his eyes. Qian Tianfu did not show any timidity here, he took a step forward and pointed at the map and said,

    "Commander-in-Chief, according to the reconnaissance information, looking at the layout of the Volga River Front of the Soviet Red Army, they should have abandoned the river defense on the south bank of Kazan and directly retreated to Cheboksary or simply withdrew to Nizhny Novgorod and started again.  The decisive battle with the main force of Kolchak's White Guards, but for unknown reasons, they still arranged the Third Army in a long snake formation along the river to guard the north bank of the Volga River! "

    "Based on the performance of the Soviet Red Army after the main force of Kolchak's East Route Army broke through the bridgehead of the Kazan Volga River Bridge this morning, they were well prepared for the retreat, but they just don't know why they still defended it after they wanted to withdraw.  Several hours, and the casualties were not small. According to the aerial observation of Hawkeye 1 at that time, at least one regiment of the Soviet garrison at the bridgehead was completely wiped out. "

    "Let's get to the point, Staff Officer Qian. Time is running out. If it's too late, the 37th Russian Infantry Division you want to save may be completely wiped out," Wang Geng said with a smile.

    "To make a long story short, I judge that the Soviet 10th Army's northward advance was actually made this morning or even at noon. The Soviet Red Army temporarily modified the original operational plan for the decisive battle on the northern front. The other party probably wanted to  Chak's main force was led from the north to the south, and then the 37th and 38th Divisions were hurriedly moved northward. They also used the Volga River Fleet to cover a transport fleet from Simbirsk and transport an infantry division northward! "

    "Well, it is possible, but maybe the reorganized Fifth Army in the north is not ready yet, and the urgently purchased anti-aircraft guns and artillery are not yet fully in place. In order to buy time, or to delay Kolchak's main force  Pursue the Third Army?" Wang Geng said to himself.

    "Commander-in-Chief, I think it is better to let the Soviet Red Army and Kolchak fight on the southern front, for example on the line from Syzlan to Kuznevsk, than to fight in Nizhny Novgorod on the northern front, so  I just suggested that you help the 37th Infantry Division of the Soviet Red Army!" Qian Tianfu looked at his commander-in-chief seriously.

    "Let the Soviet Union and Kolchak have a decisive battle on the southern front? Is it right in front of us? Do you plan to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, then sit back and enjoy the advantage, and finally help one side to catch up with the other side?" Wang  Geng's heart moved and he asked Qian Tian's husband.

    "Well, anyway, the northern line is too far away from us. The north bank of the Volga River is still in the hands of Kolchak's All-Russian Provisional Government. We can't use the railway. If we cross the river from Bolgar, we can reach Nizhny Nov.  The Gorod front line will have to walk at least 350 kilometers, and if the two sides go to the Syzlan line for a decisive battle, we can cross the river as soon as we cross the river, and no matter where we are, we will be relaxed and happy! "

    Qian Tianfu, the chief staff officer of the coalition war room who has only been in office for one day, spoke very seriously, his heart was pounding, and he obviously hoped that the commander-in-chief would accept his suggestion.

    To be fair, when the coalition forces and the Volga Federation are much stronger than Kolchak or the Soviet Red Army, there is certainly no need to worry about them fighting and the city gate catching fire and affecting Chiyu. However, Qian Tianfu obviously did not consider that the coalition's focus at the moment is the Ukrainian campaign.  and the Southern Campaign.

    "If a third battlefield is opened at the same time, because Russia's land is so vast, once the "Samara Peace Treaty" just signed with the Soviet Russian regime is torn up, the political and diplomatic risks and costs will be too great.

    Otherwise, as Qian Tianfu said, we have to help the Soviet Red Army beat Kolchak. This is emotionally difficult for the Russian generals and troops of the Volga Federation who just came from Kolchak's side.  Accept, it is said that only by having a good reputation can you occupy the moral high ground and the name of justice. Now the Volga Federation declares neutrality towards both the Kolchak regime and the Soviet Russian regime. It is logically untenable to take the initiative to cross the river to attack either side.

    ¡°Moreover, if it turns around and helps Kolchak to eat the main force of the Soviet Red Army again, it will obviously completely anger Moscow and push it into the arms of Germany and Austria.

    At that time, the entire Russian land may become a stronghold against the coalition forces and the Volga Federation. This will use Kolchak to hold back Moscow and squeeze the Soviet Union's position, freeing up hands to maintain calm on the northern front and allow the coalition forces to  Smooth implementation of the strategic plan for the Ukrainian campaign will cause huge conflicts, which is not worth it!

    ¡°Administrator Qian, our top priority is to maintain relative stability and calm in the area north of the Saratov-Voronezh-Kursk line, and use Kolchak to hold back the Soviet Union.Science is our established policy, so it is more appropriate for them to fight on the northern front than to go to the southern front under our noses.

    Of course, I understand your thoughts, but it¡¯s not yet hot. We don¡¯t have time to swim in the muddy waters of Soviet Russia. I might as well tell you that next time we fight with Soviet Russia, I will fight all the way to Peter  The fort drove the Bolsheviks into the sea!  "Wang Geng looked meaningfully at the director of the war room who was one year older than himself and said.

    "I understand, Commander-in-Chief, then we just stand by and watch?" Qian Tianfu did not let the disappointed expression stay on his face for too long, and then asked for instructions.

    "I judge that the reason why Kolchak only sent two cavalry divisions south was to maintain pressure on the Tenth Army and dispel threats to the rear of Kazan and the flanks of the main force. Therefore, unless these two cavalry divisions suffered heavy losses and the Soviet Red Army  The main force of the Tenth Army continues to advance north, otherwise Kolchak's main force will never turn around and go south. "

    "Of course, the method you just mentioned is not bad. In fact, if the thirty kilometers along the Volga River are designated as a demilitarized zone, you will not be helping the Soviet Red Army, but the two Cossack cavalry divisions of the White Guards. In this way, the Soviet Union  The naval gun firepower of the Red Army's Volga River fleet cannot provide fire support along the river bank to the infantry division on its own bank. Well, this is a good method. Staff Qian, please pass on my order, in the name of the Volga Federal Government, to  Kolchak and Moscow sent reports at the same time!" Wang Geng muttered,

    ¡°The Volga River is the mother river of the Volga Federation and is closely related to the national defense and security of the Volga Federation and the livelihood and contentment of the people along the river. The federal government officially announced:

    Although the middle section of the Volga River is the boundary river between the Soviet Russian government and the Volga Federation, the thirty kilometers on the left bank must be regarded as a demilitarized zone. Standing troops are not allowed to be stationed, and any form of fighting is not allowed to break out there!  Otherwise, it will easily cause misunderstandings between the Volga Federal Defense Forces on the right bank, and all negative consequences caused by this will be borne by the other party!  "

    "Uh I understand, Commander-in-Chief, I will send it right away. Do you want to inform Mr. Pepe in advance? He seems to be still meeting with diplomatic representatives sent from various places!" Qian Tianfu asked cautiously.

    "Let's attack first, otherwise I'm afraid that the White Guard Cossack Cavalry Division will have been bruised and swollen by the artillery fire of the Volga Fleet that came for reinforcements. Besides, this is a war period, and I'm still the commander-in-chief of the Volga Federation Armed Forces.  Commander, send it quickly! Then inform the federal prime minister!" Wang Geng urged.

    When Qian Tianfu hurriedly opened the door and went out, Wang Geng slapped his head and shouted, "Here comes someone!"

    The door here opened, and a young major combat staff officer stood at the door and said, "What orders does the commander-in-chief have? Director Qian has gone to the telecommunications room in person!"

    Wang Geng looked up and saw that it was Jiang Xiaokui, the major combat staff officer of his coalition headquarters, and ordered, "Pass my order to inform the aviation headquarters and ask them to dispatch two squadrons of DH4 reconnaissance bombers stationed at Samara Airport to take off.  Above the Jieqiushi line, the Soviet Red Army and Kolchak White Guards were circling and intimidating on the ground, but they were not allowed to attack the ground without orders!"

    Jiang Xiaokui was stunned and couldn't help but ask, "What if we are attacked by ground fire?"

    "Encountered a ground fire attack? Of course, we should fight back immediately, until the opponent is lying on the ground and dare not talk or move! Who dares to fire the first shot, we will fight back with the second shot, and the third and fourth shots.  Until his mother can¡¯t even recognize his true appearance!¡±

    "As ordered!" Jiang Xiaokui, the major's operational staff officer, stood at attention and could hardly hold back his laughter.

    "By the way, ask the air force to bring leaflets, saying that the demilitarized zone is within fifty kilometers of the left bank of the Volga River. They are asked to stop all military operations and withdraw, otherwise they will bear the consequences! Leave them to the positions of the warring parties! Go quickly  !" Wang Geng couldn't help laughing as he added the order.

    July 22, 1918 14:45 Nizhny Novgorod Soviet Red Army Volga Front Headquarters

    "I just received a telegram from the Tenth Army of Gidis. The 37th Infantry Division, which was the first to go north, had a bad start. Fifteen kilometers north of Tetyushi, it was attacked by the 1st Don Cossack Cavalry Division of the Kazan White Guards.  After losing more than one regiment, it has retreated to the river bank. The 38th Infantry Division from the south has rushed to reinforce it. It is estimated that it will arrive on the battlefield in half an hour!" Chernavin, the commander of the front army, hurried into the war room with a telegram.
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