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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 788 (3) Continue to deploy troops and generals

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    This is just a German reserve infantry regiment. If the opponent is a division, or even two divisions fighting back from the south can we easily deal with it?  Therefore, taking Kharkov first is the best choice to become invincible!  "Kikuchi Shinnosuke is obviously a bit unscrupulous in his words, but he considers himself an excellent general. When he goes into battle to kill the enemy, it is naturally the best way to seek victory before defeating him.

    "Lu Sang what do you think of Commander Kikuchi's brigade commander's suggestion? Can the Chinese armored regiment block the attack of a German main division?" Oba Jiro was a little upset, even dissatisfied, but at this moment the Voronezh 13th Infantry Division suffered such casualties.  It was so severe that it was almost disabled, and the only available Kikuchi brigade had just been replenished. The lack of front-line troops was obviously a real problem that could not be avoided, but he still wanted to hear the thoughts of the commander of the Chinese Armored Regiment Even if it was necessary  Seize the city first and then consider other things. This kind of play style that is actually a bit lacking in confidence and the blame cannot be unilaterally shouldered by the Japanese 3rd Division and Oba, right?

    Lu Huanyan pondered for a moment after hearing this. Although he was only the commander of the Armored Duli Regiment and only had three armored battalions at hand, if he really wanted to fight the main German division, in fact Lu Huanyan was not afraid to fight, but Lu Huanyan knew  A German infantry division's artillery division alone has the firepower of three 105mm light howitzer battalions and one 150mm heavy howitzer battalion. This is not something that his armored regiment's duli artillery battalion can handle. What's more, Wu Keren leads the duli artillery battalion in  One-third of the troops have been lost in the battle in the eastern forest, and the reserve of artillery shells is also limited

    "Lu Sangyesterday you led only two armored battalions to help the Kisaki Masago regiment of the Kikuchi Brigade to annihilate most of a Ukrainian main infantry division and defeat another division. I believe that the heroic Chinese armored  The troops will never be afraid of the German infantry division, not to mention, I heard that von Neuhaus is only commanding a reserve infantry division." Voronezh tried to cheer up Lu Huanyan.

    "Things are not that simple. The reason why two Ukrainian infantry divisions were defeated in the forest yesterday was because the coalition air force destroyed the opponent's artillery positions. The opponent's command and formation also made mistakes, which gave us an opportunity. Today  After the artillery of the Muto brigade had a fierce battle with an artillery regiment of the opponent in the east forest, the two sides were almost evenly matched. The artillery of the German infantry division was much stronger than the artillery of the Ukrainian infantry division. The opponent had three 105 light tanks.  A howitzer battalion and a 150mm medium artillery battalion. My armored regiment alone cannot hold up these enemy artillery pieces!"

    Lu Huanyan told the truth. He didn't think that his armored regiment would be able to withstand an attack by an opponent's division with long-range fire support. Moreover, armored troops were used to outflank flanks and attack. It was not his armored unit's responsibility to defend positions.  First responsibility and preferred play style.

    The answer of the commander of the Chinese armored regiment obviously disappointed Voronezh and a group of Japanese generals. However, in this era, artillery is the well-deserved king of the battlefield. Even if the Allied Air Force has occupied air superiority, the number of dispatches is limited in the first place, and in the second place  It is also affected by the weather, and the number of bombs carried by fighter planes is also limited. The aviation team can play a huge role if used properly, but it is obviously a bit difficult to play a decisive role every time Artillery is still the most handy for ground forces.  Fire support and spiritual support.

    In fact, even in Wang Geng¡¯s previous life, he knew that if a large-caliber 150mm high-explosive grenade directly hit a tank like the T34 during World War II, it would be the same result as overturning the turret and destroying the battlefield, completely knocking it to the ground.

    "Your Excellency, the division commander, you must consider that in the next few days, the German Air Force fighter wing is likely to make a comeback. I believe that is also the moment when the main German ground force counterattacks. At that stage, Kharkov is in our hands and in our hands.  In the hands of the enemy, it is very different for us to block the first wave of enemy counterattacks. Although taking Kharkov will cause the enemy to retreat temporarily, I believe they will definitely come back. By then relying on the city fortress, our battle will be  It will be easier to fight" Colonel Hisashikari Taka, the division's chief of staff, summarized the debate and tidbits.

    This Colonel Chief of Staff obviously played his role as the Chief of Staff of the division very well, and he paid attention to both inside and outside. If General Utsunomiya blames him in the future, it will not be his responsibility as the Chief of Staff of the Division. In Hisashikari Takashi's view  , the combat effectiveness and tenacity of the German-Ukrainian coalition exceeded everyone's expectations at the time. In fact, he was also inclined to Kikuchi's view, which was to capture Kharkov first.

    However, as the chief of staff of the division, he must first remind Lieutenant General Oba that taking Kharkov regardless of the situation may cause criticism from the Southwest Front Command in the future. After all, whether it is the Allied Forces Command in Samara or General Utsunomiya  The Southwest Front Army Headquarters set the goal for the first phase of the Ukrainian campaign to annihilate the enemy's effective forces rather than simply to gain or lose one city or one place.

    "Your Excellency, Division Commanderdo you want to ask Utsunomiya in Belgorod?""General, please ask for instructions Let Lieutenant General Stepin's 14th Infantry Division and 15th Infantry Division come up with reinforcements in advance," Hashimoto Koji, captain of the Duli Field Heavy Artillery Regiment, said from the side.

    "Hmph No need, the main force of my 3rd Division is not so weak yet" Lieutenant General Otani snorted, glared at Colonel Hashimoto with dissatisfaction, turned around and said to everyone, "  I am the former enemy commander. This battle must be fought successfully with the existing troops. I have decided to attack with all my strength to capture Kharkov first. Now the entire army is under my personal command. I will pass on my orders. Hashimoto¡¯s  The Duli Field Heavy Artillery Regiment began artillery preparations, targeting the second line of defense in the enemy's fortress North City"

    After speaking, Oba paused for a moment, and Hashimoto stood at attention in a hurry, "Hai!" Unexpectedly, Oba waved his hand and said, "Hashimoto, after 20 minutes of heavy artillery bombardment, you began to advance south to transfer positions. Voronezh Major General  The troops can first hold on to the enemy's first line of defense that we have occupied. They must not move lightly and withdraw the wounded and dead soldiers on the open ground first The Kikuchi brigade sent 2 infantry brigades into the first line of defense. Tanaka's field artillery  For the time being, the regiment remained stationary at its original position and mobilized four artillery battalions from the 14th and 15th Federal Infantry Division to advance near its own mortar position 1,800 meters away from the opponent's first line of defense

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