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Volume Three Far East Stories Chapter 637 (Part 1) The Importance of Kiev

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    That Ishihara Kanji was promoted to colonel at such a young age and was still not satisfied?  Two days ago, he actually dared to send a report to the coalition logistics, saying that Oba Jiro's third division had robbed him of supplies and ammunition. It was all nonsense and had no sense of proportion. The Central Route Army assumed the core assault mission of the entire Ukrainian campaign.  Of course, in the direction of Kharkov, priority must be given to ensuring the supply of logistical supplies and ammunition. The West Route Army is just a partial division. Why, do they really think they can win Kiev on their own?  "

    Utsunomiya Taro complained angrily while urging his chief of staff to quickly show him the new battle plan of the Western Route Army.

    Shunroku Hata turned over the telegram draft of the revised plan of the Western Route Army in his hand, picked up the red and blue pencils and marked it on the battle map on the wall of Taro Utsunomiya's office, while explaining,

    "The original plan of the Western Route Army was to use Relisk, west of Kursk, as the assembly point and starting point for the campaign. Their troops were not slow to assemble, but the reserves of logistics supplies and ammunition were far away due to the long distance, and the troops had to  There are gaps in the transportation capacity of railways and highways due to concealed movement and stationing. Fortunately, the preparations for the assembly of our Central Route Army have been completed, and all the vacated wagons can be used by the West Route Army. They said that supplies and ammunition will be completed tomorrow evening.  Stock up!¡±

    "I know all this, including their new plan! Fujii is not that radical. It must be that Ishihara Wanji who is causing trouble! I want to see what tricks he can come up with!" Utsunomiya Taro pinched.  He put out the cigarette butts in his hands and clasped his hands behind his back just waiting for Shunroku Hata to explain the new battle plan of the Western Route Army.

    "The original plan of the West Route Army was to attack westward from the assembly area of ??Rellisk within one to two days after the launch of the Central Route Army campaign, invade Ukraine and capture Glukhov, and then move southwest along the railway to capture Krono  Levitz and Bolzina finally arrived at the gates of Kiev and captured Kiev!

    However, according to the latest reconnaissance information, the Germans have concentrated all three divisions of von Kusmany's 27th Infantry Army near Kiev. In addition, two infantry divisions of the Ukrainian 3rd Army are also stationed in Kiev. Kiev is also  The headquarters of the 10th Army of the German Army in Ukraine is located. The West Route Army said in a telegram that if after taking Glukhov, the West Route Army would have to travel 300 kilometers to attack Kiev, which was heavily guarded by the enemy, it felt that it was not a sure thing!  "

    Shunroku Hata frowned. In fact, the telegram drafted by Ishihara Kanji said that it was unwise to use a weak enemy to strengthen the enemy. The Major General Chief of Staff secretly thought, Damn, it wasn't you Ishihara and Itagaki who helped me come up with this.  The plan for a three-pronged attack in the Ukraine campaign came about. How come you turned around and it seemed like you were trying to pull yourself out of the trap? All the responsibility for the original plan being inappropriate rested on me?

    "Nani? What are Fujii and Ishihara doing? As soon as my center army starts in Kharkov, can that 27th Infantry Army of Von Kusmani in Kiev still be able to sit still? They will definitely reinforce it by then.  Erkov, leaving at most one German division and one or two Ukrainian divisions to guard Kiev. Even if the strength of the Western Route Army does not have a special advantage, there is still great hope to surround and capture Kiev. How can this be a weak enemy?  "

    Utsunomiya Taro grinned and shouted, obviously not satisfied with the statement of the former enemy headquarters of the Western Route Army. Here Shunroku Hata frowned and whispered,

    "Fujii and Ishihara believed in the telegram that the German army may not go out to rescue Kharkov. As long as there are two German divisions stationed in Kiev instead of one, because von Kusmani's 27th Infantry Corps is a German  There are only a few main infantry corps on the eastern front, so the combat effectiveness of the opponent's two divisions is probably quite strong, and Kiev is a strong city and fortress, which has always been easy to defend and difficult to attack, so they believe that they should prepare the main force of the 27th German Infantry Corps.  There are no preparations for reinforcements in the direction of Kharkov!¡±

    "Baga! How dare Fujii and Ishihara underestimate the capabilities of our Central Route Army? Are you saying that the Germans may not massively reinforce Kharkov from Kiev? Do you mean that our Central Route Army cannot put enough pressure on Kharkov?! This is simply bullying!  Too much! This Ishihara is becoming more and more disrespectful. If I had known, there would be no need to recommend him to the Army Ministry for promotion to the rank of colonel!" Utsunomiya Taro puffed his beard and glared, obviously very upset by the other party's words.

    "Your Excellency, Commander, I tend to agree with their judgment. The importance of Kiev to Ukraine is self-evident. The fact that the German Army Headquarters in Ukraine and the only main force of the German 10th Army are stationed near Kiev is a clear proof.  , Even if we fight in Kharkov no matter how lively it is, it seems a bit difficult to mobilize all the enemies in Kiev to reinforce Kharkov!" Shunroku Hata said honestly, touching his head.

    July 28, 1918 10:35 Belgorod Allied Forces Southwest Front Headquarters and former enemy headquarters of the Central Route Army in the Ukrainian Campaign

    "Well, why can't we see it? If our center army fought well in Kharkov and defeated the three divisions of the 29th German Infantry Corps, or even defeated them, I don't believe that the German troops in Kiev can still remain calm!"Utsunomiya Taro obviously didn't believe in evil, and looked at his chief of staff and said.

    Shunroku Hata smiled and reassured, "With you personally in charge of the Central Army, and Lieutenant General Oba's Third Division being the strongest force in the Imperial Army, we can certainly teach the enemy a huge lesson in Kharkov.  But Your Excellency, Commander, the commander of the 29th German Infantry Corps stationed south of Kharkov should not be underestimated. That Hermann von Francois became famous in the Battle of Tannenberg on the Eastern Front.  , he commanded the First Army of the German Eighth Army, which not only encircled and annihilated the Russian army, but also captured at least more than 90,000 Russian troops!"

    "So what? Our Japanese Third Army is not a vegetarian. We also defeated Lao Maozi in the Japanese War. No matter how capable Von Fran?ois is, the 29th Infantry Army under his command can't do anything.  It is an army composed of three reserve infantry divisions. How does it compare with our glorious Third Division of the Third Army? Chief of Staff, let me make it clear to you. If the Central Army does not fight well in the Ukrainian campaign, I, Taro Utsunomiya, will not succeed.  Don¡¯t agree!¡±

    Army General Utsunomiya Taro, commander of the Allied Southwest Front and commander of the Japanese Third Army, was almost yelling at his chief of staff, Shunroku Hata. He smiled and said nothing, and waited for Utsunomiya Taro to turn around twice and calm down.  Then he continued,

    "Of course you are right, but Your Excellency Commander, the total strength of our three-pronged army in the entire Ukrainian campaign is not superior to that of the German-Ukrainian coalition. The other party has at least 19 divisions and 240,000 people for the first battle.  Operations north of the Nieper River.

    I feel that although the Western Route Army revised its combat plan suddenly, it is at least trying to find ways to weaken the enemy's military strength. As Fujii and Ishihara said, Kiev is the largest city and fortress in Ukraine. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.  It is also a place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It will be beneficial for us to carry out the Ukrainian campaign if we fully estimate the difficulties!  "Shunroku Hata obviously didn't want Taro Utsunomiya to be influenced by his emotions.
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