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Volume Three Far East Stories Chapter 693 (3) The Best Two Shields

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    "Dear Sven, are the Japanese ground forces really so strong on the outside and strong on the inside? What do you think of His Excellency Petliura's thoughts? Did the main force withdraw too quickly when we implemented Plan B? The Kharkov Volunteer Division wants to  It is not easy to hold the position. Even if it is to delay the Japanese attack, where do you think it is possible to launch a counterattack? Of course, I know that your division resistance and the 48th Infantry Division are far away near Krasnod?  Hidden and on standby, but we still have troops available!"

    Your Excellency, the former enemy commander-in-chief of the German-Ukrainian Allied Forces, is obviously also indecisive. All this is due to the lack of troops and artillery intensity invested by the Japanese troops on the front line, and their unsatisfactory performance. The fastest update, all text typed by hand

    Sven von Neuhaus frowned when he heard this, turned his hands behind his back and stared at the map for a long time, and then said, "Your Majesty, General, if the invading enemy only has the current strength, then we are indeed making a fuss out of a molehill."  Of course, in order to avoid losses caused by air strikes by the opponent's air force, I think there is nothing wrong with evacuating the main force to a place outside Kharkov. The key now is whether it is necessary to evacuate the main force north of Kharkov.  Launch a counterattack?

    Still according to the original design of Plan B, we simply gave up Kharkov after resisting steadily and let the enemy pass Kharkov. At that time, the four divisions on the eastern front would outflank the enemy from the Kharkov River to the west.  Back route, cut off the connection between the opponent and Belgorod.  The two German divisions counterattacked from the southern front, so that the enemy's troops occupying Kharkov could be wiped out in one fell swoop, even if the opponent dispatched the entire Japanese Third Division, it wouldn't be a problem!

    Sven von Neuhaus did not have as deep feelings for the city of Kharkov as Simon Petliura. Although he felt that it was a bit cunning and weak to face the Japanese army in front of him, and he dared to divide the troops into one brigade.  The attacking force now became the size of an infantry regiment, which was just a team of less than 4 people. The strengthened Chinese armored force only had one man, and even a main division of the Ukrainian National Army could definitely fight!

    The key is that after such a fight, the attacker is likely to retract his claws. At that time, whether the opponent is waiting for backup or strengthening its troops, or recruiting the coalition air force from the sky to help, at least one thing is certain, that is, the German-Ukrainian coalition  Neuhaus would lose the opportunity to encircle and fight a battle of annihilation, which Neuhaus was not happy with.

    Seeing the attitude of his beloved general, Hermann von Fran?ois did not hesitate anymore and decided not to expose the position of the main force in advance. The key was that the air strikes from the opponent's coalition air force were too terrible, and he lacked air defense means and air support.  Under the circumstances, any idea of ??starting a war with the invading Allied forces in advance is a bit untenable. This guy turned to Simon Petliura and said,

    "It seems that the time is not yet ripe to launch a counterattack. However, I think your volunteer division has an advantage in strength. It may not be impossible to defend Kharkov. Besides, these Kharkovs are the only things that protect our country."  What are the responsibilities and wishes of the local volunteers in Kharkov!" Apparently the infantry general gave up the idea of ??using the main force to launch a counterattack now and resist the enemy north of Kharkov.

    "Your Excellency, General, if Utsunomiya Taro uses an infantry brigade as the vanguard and attacks in three directions in the middle of the border between the two rivers, our 1st Infantry Division and 1st Infantry Division hidden on the banks of the Kharkov River will  What should we do when we encounter the opponent? Should we fight or retreat?

    And what to do about the Japanese cavalry troops that appeared on the other side of the Northern Donets River?  Can you watch them burning, killing, looting and wreaking havoc on Ukrainian soil?  The Japanese Third Division is far less powerful than we imagined. Did we go too far in executing Plan B and retreat too quickly?  "Simon Petliura's consideration is obviously not entirely unreasonable.

    "Your Excellency Petliura, I think there is no need to worry about the 1st and 1st Ukrainian Infantry Divisions. The camps and field fortifications on the Kharkov River were set up half a month ago when Plan B was drafted. Judging from the current situation  , the Allied forces are spearheading an infantry brigade, and the troops are divided into at least two routes. We have clearly seen on the left that the opponent is an infantry regiment reinforcing a Chinese armored battalion. Since the Volga Federation's infantry division is used in the middle, then  It is very likely that the roundabout attack force on the opponent's right that has not yet been discovered is also an infantry regiment reinforcing the strength of a Chinese armored battalion."

    "Fifteen kilometers northeast of Kharkov, there are your two main Ukrainian infantry divisions, the 1st and 1st divisions, waiting in hiding on the right. As long as they remain calm, let alone blocking the attack of an infantry regiment, they will be counterattacking.  It is possible to encircle and eat the opponent, of course, provided that the opponent only has that many troops. If there is another infantry brigade of the Japanese Third Division behind them, the situation will be complicated!" Von Neuhaus said!  This made Simon Petliura's head grow bigger again.

    ¡°Your Excellency, General, if~~~if the opponent¡¯s roundabout attack force on the right is just an infantry regiment to strengthen the size of the Chinese armored battalion, then my 1st Infantry Division and the 1st Infantry Division will be combined.It is completely possible to block the enemy in battle, but if the opponent also dispatches the 3rd brigade of the Japanese 3rd Division on the right, then my division~~~I am afraid~~~ I am afraid that it cannot stop the enemy.  , not to mention the threat from the opponent¡¯s air force in the sky!  "

    Simon Petliura¡¯s tone was a little urgent. Apparently Neuhaus reminded him of the movement of the Japanese infantry brigade, which made him feel guilty again. Should he fight or withdraw?  A small army came to fight?  Are the troops coming to retreat?  How can it be so easy to retreat if the enemy is stuck during a fight?  Or, continue to flee without a fight, withdraw the 1st and 2nd Ukrainian Infantry Divisions to the east of Kharkov, and join the main forces of the 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions?  Pinch the entire main force of the four divisions of the 1st Ukrainian Army into a fist?  But what should the coalition air force do if its target is too big?

    With such wild thoughts, the Prime Minister of Ukraine¡¯s ruling cabinet, Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the National Army began to sweat on his forehead again.

    July 3, 1918 9:3, the former enemy headquarters of the German-Ukrainian Allied Forces in the basement of the railway station in the southern suburbs of Kharkiv

    "Your Excellency Petliura, this day is the first day when the enemy launches an attack. It is absolutely necessary for us to adopt plan B to preserve our strength. The terrain of the defense line in the northern ring of Kharkiv is strong for us. The vast North Donets River and Kazakhstan  The Kharkov River is the two best shields to protect the city of Kharkiv.
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