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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 918 (4) Difficulties in Logistics Support

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    Tanaka Giichi was overjoyed when he heard this, thinking that the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces intended to mobilize the troops of the Japanese First Army to rush to support the Ukrainian battlefield. The man puffed up his chest and said, "If we want to gain the initiative in the Ukrainian battlefield, we must divide our forces into three groups like the previous plan."  Obviously it is not appropriate. The combat effectiveness of the German army exceeds our expectations, and the capabilities of the Ukrainian puppet army in defensive operations are no less than those of the Soviet Red Army. I suggest that three divisions of my First Army be transferred to join the Ukrainian battlefield.  It¡¯s a military training exercise. Let¡¯s take down Donetsk, Yekaterinoslav and Kiev in one go. At least we can capture the entire right bank of the Dnieper River first!¡±

    As he spoke, the Japanese general looked expectantly at the King of China in front of him. The most powerful young man in the Far East and Asia, who was only half his age, had created a miracle that attracted worldwide attention in more than a year.  Not only did it establish a powerful new army, it also united China and Japan into an Asian alliance!  Looking around, there has never been such a strong and young outstanding leader in China and Japan in three hundred years!

    "Deputy Chief of Staff Jiang, what do you think of General Tanaka's suggestion?" Wang Geng did not rush to express his position. He just turned his attention to Jiang Fangzhen in silence

    "Uh this I think it's too early. The Southwest Front still has a clear advantage in Eastern Ukraine. If the main force of the 27th German Infantry Corps in the Kiev direction does not go south for reinforcements, then the main force of the Southwest Front will only  Against the 4 German infantry divisions and 6 Ukrainian divisions, we should have a slight advantage in terms of strength and firepower. I think that the reorganization and training of the Central Front Army Group Armies have just begun. At this time, the organization will be reorganized to restore the Japanese First Army and join  It¡¯s too early for the Ukrainian battlefield¡­¡±

    Jiang Fangzhen could see Wang Geng's thoughts. Obviously, if the Samara Allied Forces Headquarters planned to provide reinforcements and reserves to Taro Utsunomiya's Southwest Front Army, it would not give priority to the Japanese First Army commanded by Tanaka Giichi. There were many reasons.  In terms of aspects, there are considerations to maintain the competitive balance between Taro Utsunomiya's Japanese Third Army and Tanaka Giichi's Japanese First Army, and at the same time, because the Japanese First Army and the Third Army have similar firepower, and the Japanese Army's  The organization has obviously fallen behind on the Ukrainian battlefield

    When used as a division, it is too bulky and lacks mobility. When used as a brigade, the firepower and troop equipment are inferior to those of the German Army or even the Ukrainian National Army. Therefore, the top priority for the three divisions of the Japanese First Army is to join the Central Front Army.  The reorganization plan of each group army, re-equipment and strengthening firepower, will bring out the combat effectiveness of the mixed brigade of the Chinese participating army, instead of using the outdated organization and firepower equipment to engage in refueling tactics on the Ukrainian battlefield to fight for consumption.  ?br />

    "Commander-in-Chief, Tanaka-kun, I agree with Brother Baili that the time is not yet ripe to rush to the Ukrainian battlefield now. I also think that instead of letting the Japanese First Army rush into battle, it is better to wait until the Central Front Army Group Armies are almost equipped and equipped.  Entering into battle with a new troop organization and command system, after the test of the Battle of Kharkov, I believe that the tasks given to the Southwest Front Army were too heavy, which makes them a little overwhelmed now. After all, the artillery firepower and organization of the Japanese Third Army are inherently insufficient.  It exists objectively"

    The speaker was Jiang Hongyu, Chief of Staff of the Allied Forces. He also saw that Wang Geng had no intention of sending Tanaka's Japanese First Army into battle hastily, and felt that Jiang Fangzhen's words were not direct enough, so he simply stood up and expressed his point of view Naturally  , also poured cold water on Tanaka Yi!

    "Chief of Staff! That's not what you are saying. Railways and roads in Ukraine are well developed. Now the Southwest Front Army is still taking the initiative on the battlefield. It will be too late to invest in reinforcements when it becomes passive! The so-called preparedness for a rainy day means that everything must be prepared in advance.  !" Tanaka Yi scratched his neck and refuted Jiang Hongyu's point of view.

    "Your Excellency Tanaka, I think what the Chief of Staff said is correct. The first phase of the Kharkov battlefield showed that the tasks undertaken by the Southwest Front exceeded their own capabilities. Don't forget that our purpose in launching the Ukrainian campaign was to attract the main force of the German army.  As for the eastward transfer, the purpose of our first shot in Kharkov was to attract the German troops from Kiev and Yekaterinoslav to the direction of Kharkov As for the idea of ??occupying the right bank of the Dnieper River in Ukraine in one go,  Obviously it was too hasty" Jiang Fangzhen didn't care about Tanaka's face at this time and spoke very bluntly.

    "I still think soldiers are valuable and quick. The Germans currently have only one German 10th Army in Ukraine. If they don't take advantage of this opportunity to seize a large area of ??land on the right bank of the Dnieper River in Ukraine, Ludendorff and Hindenburg will mobilize a few more  After the group army enters Ukraine, it will be even more difficult to achieve our goals!" Tanaka Yiichi insisted, stroking his mustache.

    Jiang Fangzhen and Jiang Hongyu looked at each other and both showed helpless smiles. It was obviously very difficult to convince the stubborn Yiyi Tanaka. This master really wanted to roll up his sleeves and make contributions as soon as possible. Not to mention that the Southwest Front Army is currently fighting in Ukraine.  There is indeed??The regret of insufficient troops

    "Chief of Staff, how difficult is it for the coalition logistics to support the supply of supplies and ammunition to the Southwest Front Army?" The coalition commander-in-chief changed the subject and raised the issue of logistics

    "Uh Commander-in-Chief, since the three states of Kursk, Voronezh and Tsaritsyn are the gathering and starting points of the Southwestern Front Army, it took the coalition logistics almost a week to complete the transportation and storage of ammunition materials and food. The railway  The wagons have always been stretched thin. Therefore, the replenishment and ammunition transportation of the West Route Army have not yet been completed. The Central Route Army has consumed huge amounts of ammunition in the past few days of combat. The Central Route Army has consumed nearly  200,000 rounds of artillery shells of various calibers. At this moment, the base warehouse in Belgorod has less than 150,000 rounds of artillery shells. The West Route Army itself only has 300,000 rounds of artillery shells, and the East Route Army has 400,000 rounds.  hair¡­¡­

    If the fighting intensity is similar to that of the first phase in Kharkov, the existing logistics support capabilities on the front line can only be said to be barely able to cope. It will definitely not be possible for more than 200,000 troops to be deployed on the Ukrainian battlefield now!  It is quite difficult to transport the wounded now The railways and roads in Voronezh Oblast have been operating at full capacity!  "

    Jiang Hongyu spread his hands and cried out in rare pain. Apparently he thought that the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces was looking for a reason to persuade Tanaka, so he would use this reason of insufficient logistics support and supply capabilities!

    The base number of ammunition for each long-range artillery of the Allied Powers on the Eastern Front is 120 rounds. The Southwest Front currently has about 750 75mm mountain field guns and 150mm heavy field howitzers. In theory, after the artillery is put into operation, 20 minutes of artillery preparation can light up one  Therefore, modern warfare relies heavily on logistical support capabilities. The consumption of ammunition is so huge. Don¡¯t think that the coalition¡¯s Southwest Front has accumulated 10 base shells. It may be used up within three days of fighting!
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