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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 694 (1) A man of skill is bold

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    The so-called division of troops means weakness. The opponent's front-line troops currently only have an infantry brigade of the Japanese 3rd Division and a Volga Federal Infantry Brigade. My opinion is to stop with static. The 1st and 3rd Volunteer Divisions still need  You personally supervise and direct the battle!  As long as you are determined, it is entirely possible to repel the enemy's first wave of offensive!  "

    Infantry General Hermann von Dietrich, former enemy commander-in-chief of the German-Ukrainian coalition and commander of the 9th Infantry Corps under the German 1st Army in Ukraine, solemnly calmed down the Ukrainian rulers who were wandering around in the underground bomb shelter.  Simon Petliura, Prime Minister of the Cabinet, Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the National Army, although he himself is very conflicted, if he can not give up the important Ukrainian town of Kharkiv, he can also severely damage or annihilate the invading enemy.  , as a former legendary hero of the Battle of Tannenberg who had been suppressed by Ludendorff for a long time, von Francois, how could he be willing to miss such an opportunity?  Fastest update, all text typed by hand

    The problem before us is that the rainy season in Ukraine in July has passed. The clear skies in the past two days are a clear harbinger. Before the German Air Force regains air supremacy over Ukraine, it must avoid the edge of the Allied Air Force, the main force of the Empire.  We must not let the opponent's overwhelming air raids be broken up and put away. Relying on the strong terrain of the city, using the Kharkov Volunteer Division to stick to the northern ring defense line is an effective means to delay and consume the Allied Allied Forces' offensive troops!

    "Even if the opponent's frontal attack force is insufficient and the number of artillery and firepower is average, didn't Major General Neuhaus just say that the Japanese Third Division still has a main infantry brigade that has not been used. If the opponent uses this brigade,  If we take a roundabout route on the right, that is, push all the way along the woodland beside the Kharkov River, will our 1st Infantry Division and the 1st Infantry Division block it or retreat?

    If you want to withdraw, the team will move all night and not sleep all night. If you are exhausted and chased, you may scatter the sheep. If you don't withdraw, just relying on an infantry division to fight against the opponent's brigade and an infantry regiment, what are the chances of winning?  ?  Even in the riverside forest area, it doesn't mean that the opponent's air force's air raids can be completely ignored, right?  At most, it¡¯s just that it¡¯s difficult for the opponent¡¯s aircraft to detect and accurately hit ground targets!  Simon Petliura questioned with a frown.

    "There is no need to worry too much about this. The key is that the 1st Infantry Division and the 1st Infantry Division must have the courage to fight against all odds. This is an infantry division with a full set of German equipment. The firepower of an artillery regiment definitely exceeds the artillery fire of the opponent's Japanese infantry brigade.  In terms of quantity, I believe that the 1st and 1st Ukrainian Infantry Divisions may be a key for us to reverse the unfavorable situation on the battlefield. When our troops and firepower are stronger than our opponents, we can use field fortifications with strong terrain to block the opponent's edge and rub off the enemy.  The energy depends on the performance of these two divisions! The former enemy headquarters must contact the 1st and 1st Ukrainian Infantry Division at 1 o'clock!¡±

    Sven von Neuhaus, the commander of the 47th German Infantry Division, cheered up the Ukrainian Prime Minister with a confident face, but here Simon Petliura was a serious guy. When he saw this, he asked,

    "According to the wishes of your Excellency the Division Commander, the mission of my 1st Infantry Division and the 1st Infantry Division remains unchanged. They will hold their current positions in the existing forest beside the Kharkiv River. If they are not discovered by the enemy, they will hide and wait. If they encounter the enemy,  , just resolutely block the enemy on the spot?" Simon Petliula's tone clearly lacked confidence.

    "At present, we can only adopt this strategy. As you just said, your troops have moved dozens of kilometers overnight and are now exhausted. It is not easy to choose the first direction to move. After all, there is only so much room for maneuver. The second direction  If they leave the shelter of the forest, the reconnaissance planes of the Allied Allied Forces Air Force can easily detect the traces of large forces on the ground. In the plains with no air superiority, they will be exposed to the opponent's air force. The consequences are self-evident. Therefore, at the current position,  Using preset camps and preparation positions to hide and prepare for combat to block the enemy is the best choice! "

    Major General Sven von Neuhaus explained patiently, but in his heart he disdained Simon Petliura, the commander-in-chief of the national army who was born in the guerrillas, with such a suspicious temperament that was always afraid of wolves and tigers.

    "Your Excellency Petliura, war is not a foolproof game. Finding and waiting for a favorable opportunity, fighting in a favorable terrain, and using a combat method that is beneficial to us is a necessary condition for victory. I believe that counterattack is a matter of time.  , even before Germany's new fighter wing reinforcements arrive in Ukraine to regain air supremacy, as long as the fighter planes are favorable, we can still launch local counterattacks, but the front of Kharkov is the focus of the enemy's attack, and we currently use our second-line volunteer division to hold on  Positioning to contain the enemy is the best option.¡±

    "As for the Japanese cavalry troops that appeared on the other side of the North Donets River, let them go crazy. They are definitely asking for trouble if they cross the river to attack Kharkov. They will definitely encounter the river bank position on the left side of our circular defense line.  Bloody heads! When we regain the air supremacy over Ukraine, it will be time for them to be chased and strafed by our fighter jets!

      As for the Kharkov River on the right, I think that the commander of the 1st Infantry Division, who is ordered to unified command the division to coordinate operations, must give a fatal order to build up confidence in their victory. Behind it is Kharkiv.  Kokov, there is no way out if you continue to retreat. If you leave the forest, you can only be exposed to air attacks and bombs under the eyes of the opponent's air force. Stick to the current position and be ready to defeat the enemy who comes around at any time!  "

    The person who spoke was Hermann von Francois, the former enemy commander-in-chief. In the end, the guy looked gloomy and even coaxed and threatened,

    "Your Excellency Petliura, maybe that Taro Utsunomiya used the main brigade of the Japanese Third Division as a strategic reserve and did not put it into the front-line battlefield at all, and there was only one detour along the Kharkov River on the right.  What about the Japanese infantry regiment and some Chinese armored forces? If the battlefield situation is like this and your two infantry divisions, which claim to be the main force of the national army, cannot win, then what can I say about defending Kharkov and defending Ukraine?  It¡¯s all nonsense. If this is the case, then I will ask Commander-in-Chief Wilhelm Graner of Kiev to ask Berlin whether it is wise for Germany to continue to support your government and arm your national army!¡±

    Simon Petliura was first furious, and he clenched his fists in anger, and his palms became sweaty. But then his eyes rolled around and he thought again and again. The situation was beyond his control, and he left the support of the Germans.  The national army really did not have the confidence to resist the attack of the Allied Powers alone. This guy finally sighed helplessly, raised his head and said,
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