Age of Conquest Reborn

Colonel Wang Jun, Chief of Staff of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, made his own judgment. The purpose of the two Soviet infantry divisions in the Uzhgentala area was to capture Kobdo, an important town in western Outer Mongolia. In fact, Tang Qiuli also roughly

I trusted Wang Jun's judgment because, apart from that, there was no other more reasonable explanation.

But Tang Qiuli still couldn't convince himself. He didn't believe that the Soviet frontline commander, General Kurekin, the commander of the Transcaucasus Military Region, was so bored that he made an idle move. He couldn't see how this move would affect the current situation of Seleng.

What is the function of the main battlefield of Gehe or the more far-reaching purpose of the battle? Unable to judge the intention, which is the most dangerous, because you don't know how to deal with it.

He needed a reason to convince himself that Wang Jun was undoubtedly a good candidate. Tang Qiuli simply said, "Chief of Staff Wang, what is your basis and reason?"

Wang Jun pointed to the map and said: "Commander, you see, the two sides of the Selenge River near Urigentala are the most unsuitable places to cross the river. If these two Soviet infantry divisions want to cross the river for a roundabout campaign, then

They still have to continue westward for more than a hundred kilometers.

There will be a suitable place to cross the river. It will probably take more than a month for them to reach the rear of Commander Sun. I am afraid that by then, the battle will be over. Isn’t the Soviet army afraid of being alone? So, this

One thing can be ruled out."

Tang Qiuli nodded and said, "It makes sense, keep talking!"

Wang Jun, who was encouraged, then said: "Then, there is only one possibility left, which is to march west to capture Khovd. Look, commander, there is Uriyasu Terrace along the line from Uzhgentala to Khovd.

Outer Mongolia is a vast and sparsely populated area, such as Daichintala, Chaganzadegai, Suhaitugaol, Harisuhai, Tolgoi and other towns, especially in the western region. The Soviet army controlled these towns along the route.

The cities and towns are equivalent to controlling the western region of Outer Mongolia."

"And Kobdo was the final target captured by the Soviet army. It was closer to the Tangnu Ulianghai area. This was what we took back from the Soviets in the first Outer Mongolia War. The Soviets must never forget to capture Kobdo.

After a long time, the Soviet army can not only receive support from the Soviet Caucasus Military District, but also advance eastward and approach Kulun. Together with the main force of the Soviet army moving south, it will form a situation to encircle Kulun."

"However, there is one thing that I can't figure out anyway. Since it is the strategic intention of the Soviet commander, then why only two infantry divisions without trucks, tanks, or armored vehicles are sent. Judging from the strength and advancement speed.

The strategic intention cannot be achieved, unless there is another possibility, the Soviet commander is deliberately spreading doubts about the formation, intending to distract our attention or disperse our troops. Division Commander, I can only judge these!"

Tang Qiuli smiled and applauded, and said: "Everything has been omitted, Chief of Staff Wang. He has gained a lot of experience in Outer Mongolia in the past few years!"

Wang Jun said embarrassedly: "The division commander has given me the reward. I just made a judgment based on the positions of the two Soviet infantry divisions. I hope I won't interfere with the division commander's decision-making!"

Tang Qiuli said with a smile: "Strategic detours are all possibilities and can be ruled out. Two infantry divisions with less than 30,000 troops cannot accomplish anything big. Therefore, marching westward to capture Khovd is the most likely. Now that we know

The intention of the Soviet commander will be easy to deal with next. Chief of Staff Wang, please introduce the distribution and combat effectiveness of our army in the western region of Outer Mongolia!"

Wang Jun said: "Commander, in the western region, we adopt a dispersed garrison approach. We generally use the main towns as garrison locations, and station one regiment of cavalry with more than 3,000 soldiers, totaling eight regiments of troops.

, scattered over a vast area. Speaking of combat effectiveness, division commander, I am not afraid of your jokes. Except for one backbone battalion of the old army, the rest are new recruits recruited in the past two years."

"Although the training is very intensive, I have never been on the battlefield, and I have never smelled the smoke of gunpowder. The combat effectiveness is roughly equivalent to less than half of the troops Commander Sun brought to the Selenghe River. If we really want to fight, I'm afraid we won't be able to win.

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Tang Qiuli smiled and said, "New soldiers are not afraid. Veterans are also fought on the battlefield. As long as they see blood once, they become veterans. Now, there is an opportunity. Chief of Staff Wang, record the order. 1. Zeng Shiqiang

The 3rd Cavalry Brigade followed the Soviet army as it advanced westward, but was not allowed to confront it head-on. It mainly focused on rapid attacks and sneak attacks. Before each battle was initiated, the battle plan must be reported to the division headquarters and approved only after it was approved.

Implement.”

"Second, the local garrison troops of the Outer Mongolia Border Guards along the line from Uzhgentala to Uliasutai do not need to stick to the existing towns and adopt tactics of fighting continuously, exhausting and slowing down the Soviet advance, in order to preserve their strength.

Lord, gradually withdraw to the Uliasutai area with a purpose."

"Third, the 6th and 7th brigades of the directly affiliated corps with Kobdo as the assembly point immediately set off for the Ulyasutai area. With the cooperation of the local garrison of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard and the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, they

Look for opportunities to completely annihilate this enemy."

"In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the campaign, Qian Jiaye, commander of the 6th brigade, Wang Zhanqun, commander of the 7th brigade, and Zeng Shiqiang, commander of the 3rd cavalry brigade, formed the Uliasutai battle headquarters, with Qian Jiaye as the commander-in-chief and Wang Zhanqun as the commander-in-chief.

, Zeng Shiqiang is the deputy commander-in-chief and is responsible for unified command of all troops in the western part of Outer Mongolia. It should be noted that this is the battlefield between the Yangtze River and the Selenge River. The Uliasutai Battle Headquarters can decide on its own the time to launch the battle.

and manner.”

During the First Outer Mongolia War, in the Ulyasutai area, Tang Qiuli commanded ten brigades of the directly affiliated corps. He first ambushed and surrounded and annihilated the 3rd Infantry Army of the Soviet Far East Military Region, and then defeated the 3rd Infantry Army commanded by Zhukov.

More than 100,000 soldiers of the Soviet Far East First Army were besieged here. This place was most suitable for ambushes and encirclements. Moreover, Tang Qiuli was familiar with the terrain conditions and could tell the pros and cons when reviewing the battle plan.

The two field brigades directly under the corps have more than 32,000 troops, the Outer Mongolia Border Guards' third cavalry brigade has 5,000 troops, plus the eight cavalry regiments of the local garrison, which totals about 25,000 troops. Together,

With a strength of more than 52,000 troops, there was no problem in encircling and annihilating two 30,000-strong Soviet infantry divisions that were marching westward alone and had no backup, tanks, or armored vehicles.

In fact, to deal with these two Soviet infantry divisions, the 6th and 7th brigades directly under the corps are enough. However, this is a rare actual combat, and it is also an opportunity for the troops stationed in the western region of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard to exercise and make them more capable.

Grow up as quickly as possible. Since the Soviet commander made such a stupid move and brought 30,000 people to his mouth, there is no reason not to eat it. Moreover, it does not distract his energy and does not affect the main battlefield.

In fact, both Tang Qiuli and Wang Jun took General Kulykin, commander of the Soviet Transcaucasus Military Region, to order Major General Sergeyev, commander of the Third Army of the military region, to command two infantry divisions and advance westward alone.

, the analysis is too complicated, cunning and sinister.

General Kurekin's original intention was to capture the western region of Outer Mongolia and recover the Tangnu Ulianghai area first, but it was dispensable. It could work or not. There were only two pure infantry divisions with only 30,000 soldiers.

What big things can be accomplished with the troops that come here?

General Kulykin's real intention was to keep Major General Sergeyev, the commander of the Third Army whom he hated, from a distance so as not to wander around in front of him and look upset. He also excluded him and regained it.

The meaning beyond the list of winners of the Battle of Mongolia is a battle that attracted the attention of Comrade Stalin. After victory, glory and wreaths are indispensable. If Sergeyev appears in the list of meritorious awardees, he will feel very uncomfortable.

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The deeper intention is to give Sergeyev an extremely difficult task to complete. If he completes it, he has commanded it well. If he cannot complete it, he will have an official reason to replace the commander of the Third Army. Anyway, regardless of whether

How about the three armies? General Kulykin achieved his goal.

If General Kulykin knew that Tang Qiuli had mobilized nearly 60,000 troops and planned to annihilate the Third Army in one go, he would definitely regret it. This was not a borrowed knife to kill, but it was a stupid move that cost the Soviet Union 30,000 soldiers.

The lives of the Red Army soldiers and the designation of the Third Army were revoked by the General Staff. He himself was ridiculed by the Soviet military because of this risky and foolish order, even though General Kulykin at that time was already in the Army Division.

In a prisoner of war camp.

Zeng Shiqiang's 3rd Cavalry Brigade discovered traces of the 3rd Army of the Soviet Transcaucasus Military Region purely by chance. On the night of September 19, under the cover of darkness, after crossing the Selenga River, they headed west as planned,

Avoid the front where the Soviet main force is advancing, make a big circle, insert it into the area between Barnur and Irkutsk, and circle around the Soviet logistics supply line, making enough noise.

Throughout the whole day of the 20th, the 3rd Cavalry Brigade did not encounter any Soviet troops. However, in order to conceal the traces of the troops, there was no way that more than 5,000 horses would run wildly in broad daylight. That would not be called arrogance but arrogance.

Stupid, I am hungry to report to Lao Maozi. Besides, there are Soviet planes that may appear at any time. Therefore, the third brigade walked through hilly and bushy areas, and the marching speed was not very fast.

At around six o'clock in the evening on the 20th, Zeng Shiqiang reined in the horse's head and told the brigade chief of staff beside him that he had marched more than 60 kilometers westward along the Selenge River. Seeing the dusk and darkness covering the land and grasslands,

Colonel Tian Guangzhu

Said: "Chief of Staff, the troops have been marching all day, and they are taking the road to avoid people. Forget about the difficulty of walking. Keep marching. I'm afraid the horses can't stand it. Let's camp where we are, old man.

, you arrange it!"

This was a job within the scope of the chief of staff's responsibilities. Tian Guangzhu did not refuse. He called over a staff officer and ordered: "Convey the brigade commander's order. The three regiments camped five kilometers apart. Each regiment sent a reconnaissance team. The scope of reconnaissance,

With the campsite as the center, the surrounding area is twenty kilometers."

As soon as Tian Guangzhu finished speaking, there was a rush of horse hoofbeats not far ahead, which was particularly clear in the night.

(To be continued)(To be continued...)