Arc of Gunfire

Chapter 282 The situation on December 16 (Update 26/33)

December 12, Summer Palace.

Belinsky has been at the headquarters these days, paying close attention to the battle situation on the front line.

The meeting of the headquarters had just ended that day when Lavkid entered the room and whispered into Belinsky's ear: "Rokosov saw a convoy transporting wounded soldiers on his way to work, so he took the opportunity to visit the Civil War Memorial. Hospital."

Belinsky was overjoyed: "Really? Did you take any pictures?"

Ravkid: "Based on the circumstances at the time, the Inquisitor notified the United States reporter and his partner."

Belinsky smiled and said: "Okay, let's communicate with the reporters from the United States. We also need a set of developed photos, and we can select some from them and publish them in the Yeburg Daily."

Rafkid: “One more thing, Melania’s government-in-exile made a request to the Minister of Foreign Affairs to join the alliance and become an ally.”

Belinsky: "Melania? I remember when the Prosen Empire destroyed Melania, all the secular people from their side who believed in the Eastern Holy Church fled to us."

"Yes, we have also resettled some bishops from Melania, and most of the refugees have been resettled in the vast eastern territories. That was three years ago."

After Lavkid finished speaking, Belinsky sighed: "They are still fighting, which is admirable. So what does the government-in-exile mean? It plans to recruit troops from the Melania refugees we have resettled?"

"That's probably what happened." Rafkid nodded, "But in terms of diplomacy, most of them are in charge of the nobles."

After all, before the Prosen Empire launched its attack, most of the countries in Uropa were kingdoms or empires with crowns.

Belinsky thought for a while and asked Lavkid: "These Melania refugees, how eager are they to join the army when we mobilize?"

"Since they came to our country, they have been demanding the restoration of their homeland. After the war broke out, they submitted many petitions to us through their priests."

Belinsky: "Then why not recruit them?"

"Because the army dislikes them for speaking too poor in Antese. I think this is an excuse for the nobles. They regard these Melania people who fled to our country as fanatical secularists."

Belinsky raised his eyebrows: "Are they?"

Rafkid pushed up his glasses: "Most of them are, even if they weren't originally, they are after witnessing the atrocities of the Prosens."

Belinsky: "Go and prepare. Once the diplomatic department establishes relations with Melania's government-in-exile, we will recruit these Melania people. In addition, do these Melania people have a high level of education?"

Rafkid: "Judging from the immigration registration information, it's quite high."

Belinsky: "Then give it to Rokossov. He has been clamoring for soldiers with high levels of education all day long, so give him some and see what he can do with these soldiers. Of course, all of these are It must be done after forming an alliance with Melania’s government-in-exile, but before that, let these Melania people stay in the resettlement area.”

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December 16, the principal’s office of Suvorov Military Academy.

Wang Zhong watched his secretary type the last letter, and he breathed a long sigh of relief: "Okay, this "Guiding Principles in Armored Defense Warfare" is finally completed."

In fact, Wang Zhong originally wanted to use a longer name: the guiding principles in armored defensive warfare summarized in the battles of Upper Penier, Loktov and Orachi.

But that looked too much like the name of a light novel, so Wang Zhong gave up on it.

The person in charge of typing at this time was Ms. Petrovna, who was hired by Ms. Alli. She was an old female official who was almost fifty years old. Her children were the same age as Wang Zhong.

The aunt took the last page of the manuscript off the typewriter and put it on the table to dry. At the same time, she said to Wang Zhong: "Congratulations, General, is this a future textbook?"

Wang Zhong: "Before we have a better defensive warfare theory, yes."

In fact, this book not only contains Wang Zhong's summary of practical experience, but also many advanced theories from the earth.

Auntie: "You are so humble. This must be our textbook."

Wang Zhong smiled and came to the huge glass window of the principal's office, looking out at the training ground covered by the heavy snow in the morning. Students majoring in tank command and infantry command have just entered the exercise ground and are clearing away the snow.

Today seems to be preparations for an infantry-tank collaborative drill, so students from the infantry command major are also there. Normally, only the tank command major cleans this largest drill ground in the school.

At this time, the phone rang suddenly. Mrs. Petrovna, who was sorting out the manuscript, picked up the phone: "This is the Suvorov Military Academy. General Rokossov is looking at the snow scene. I will ask him to answer the phone right now."

Wang Zhong had already walked by the window at this time, and took the receiver directly from Ms. Petrovna's hand: "It's me, Driver Rokosov, what's wrong?"

Pavlov: "The establishment of the model division...the combat troops are almost there, but the maintenance personnel are really not enough. The Ordnance Bureau told us that there is not enough production capacity to produce tank tractors, so we should use tanks to pull them. Isn’t it over?”

Wang Zhong immediately cursed: "Are they pig-brained? A tank with such a high failure rate is far different from a tractor, okay?"

The tank itself weighs more than 30 tons. It is good to run 100 kilometers without breaking down. How do you expect the tank to drag a broken tank 100 kilometers to the maintenance station?

Even if the wartime maintenance station is not that far from the front line, using a tank as a tractor is extremely unreliable.

On Earth, the richest company, AmeriCorps, has a 14-vehicle tank company equipped with two 30-ton tractors.

Moreover, Aramco will also compile the heaviest tractor used in World War II in the armored division: the M25 Dragon trailer. With this, the US military can tow broken Sherman tanks by road to the rear for overhaul, and it can also transport landing craft Dry land boating to the Rhine River.

And the hair of the earth is another typical example: a tank brigade has three tractors, which directly causes most of the tanks with mechanical failures to be thrown on the roadside because there are simply not enough tractors to tow them.

Wang Zhong, a model master, intends to change this and make the Ant Army "strongly protected".

After all, in Wang Zhong's vision, the equipment used by these precious masters under his command are all good equipment that will scare people to death during production, and they must not be thrown away easily.

For example, the 57mm anti-tank gun commonly installed in the Guards 1st Machine Infantry is even more troublesome to produce than the 85mm anti-aircraft gun.

In order to use the navy's new 100-gun vehicle, it must be a precious thing with a low production volume.

After all, the Navy's 100-gun guns are produced in a factory next to the inland sea. This factory has been trying hard to expand its production, but it can't expand much unless a new factory is invested in producing it.

Therefore, Wang Zhong's troops must be strong and strong.

Pavlov sighed: "But it is a fact that there is no production capacity to build tractors. The Ordnance Department is also a clever woman who cannot make a meal without rice."

Wang Zhong: "Okay, let me see if I can get some from the United States. Heavy tractors, tractors, and even battlefield maintenance vehicles, I will try to get as many as possible."

"That would be best. But..."

Wang Zhong: "What's wrong? If you have any difficulties, just ask."

"There are not that many technicians. A teacher can teach you how to fix simple mechanical problems. To completely overhaul a tank, you must at least graduate from the tenth grade. But those who graduate from the tenth grade are already the backbone of the army, and it is impossible to allocate them to repair them. Car."

Wang Zhong was speechless and held it in for a few seconds before saying, "I'm going to the Navy to ask for it. Didn't I ask for 1,000 technicians before?"

"They are all replenished to the Guards One Machine Step. The division commander Yegorov now regards these technicians as treasures. I asked him to give half of them to the model master, but he refused."

Wang Zhong: "You are the chief of staff of the city defense! Are you older or is he?"

Pavlov: "We are both major generals."

Wang Zhong was speechless: "Okay, I'll scold this arrogant person."

Pavlov: "And don't forget to bring technicians from the Navy. The more the better!"

Wang Zhong: "Okay, okay! I'll get it."

He hung up the phone and sighed heavily.

Ms. Petrovna asked: "Are you in trouble?"

Wang Zhong: "Yes, there is a shortage of skilled workers everywhere now. There is a shortage of skilled workers in factories and on the front line. Factories have begun to use women and children to produce tanks. They lack professional training, rush to the shelves, and there are many problems with welding. "

At this time, the door of the office opened, and Vasily came in with a telegram: "The second wave of attacks launched by the Western Front the day before yesterday has not been effective today. Although some positions have been captured, the Prosin Army still controls several large cities. ”

After speaking, Vasily came to the map in the principal's office, picked up a pencil and drawing tools, and quickly drew a few strokes on the map.

Wang Zhong was speechless: "The front lines have become intertwined."

In fact, this is the normal state of modern warfare. The battle lines are torn apart by dogs, highlighting a chaos, "I am among you, and you are among me."

Especially in the urban-rural fringe areas near cities, the situation will be more complicated.

Vasily looked at his updated map and said, "Even I can see now that the Western Front's attack has been frustrated."

Wang Zhong: "How many casualties are there?"

Vasily picked up the telegram and looked at it: "Two days after the second round of offensive was launched, a total of 70,000 wounded soldiers were treated."

Wang Zhong cursed.

The troops of the United States treated 70,000 wounded soldiers, and only 10,000 or 20,000 of them died. After all, they had good security and many wounded soldiers would be rescued.

Antoko is different.

Vasily continued to report: "The telegram also said that some infantry battalions have been attacked until there are less than 200 people left. To continue the attack, reserves must be put in."

Wang Zhong looked at the map and shook his head: "There should be some reserve teams, but not too many. This defeat is already ugly. Let them fight one last time just to make them give up this idea."

Vasily gloated: "After all, those who bear the responsibility for failure will lose their heads."

Wang Zhong nodded: "Of course. But he should be lucky that he is just incompetent, not treason, so he just needs to lose his head."

At this time the phone on the table rang again.

Wang Zhong picked it up: "I'm Rokosov. What? A visit? At this time?"

Vasily looked over suspiciously, but did not ask immediately.

After Wang Zhong responded, he put down the phone and looked at Vasily: "They said there is a diplomatic delegation that wants to visit us."

Vasily: "Diplomacy?"

Wang Zhong: "I don't know. Maybe friends from the United States want to come and see the target of their assistance. You can ask Vice Principal Valery to come and arrange a visit. They are good at this kind of thing."

Vasily put the telegram on the table, turned and left.

Madam Petrovna picked up the telegram and put it in a special folder.

At this time, the phone on the table rang again. Wang Zhong picked it up: "I'm Rokosov."

Belinsky's voice came from the other side: "There is a diplomatic delegation on its way to the Suvorov Military Academy. The main members are Melania's government-in-exile delegation, and their prime minister and commander of the armed forces are here. ”

Wang Zhong immediately fiddled with the globe next to him and found Melania - a country annexed by Prosen, relatively close to Ant.

Belinsky: "Maybe we will establish diplomatic relations with Melania, and they may send some volunteer troops to support us."

Wang Zhong: "Anyway, it's enough if I entertain you well?"

"Yes, let them believe that we can restore Melania."

Wang Zhong: "Leave it to me."

"Oh, by the way, have you read the latest front page headlines of Yebao Daily?"

Wang Zhong: "No. I was busy running around and didn't have time."

Just then Vasily rushed in with a newspaper: "General! General, look at this photo!"

Vasily showed Wang Zhong the front page headline. In the huge photo, Wang Zhong - General Rokossov stood among the wounded soldiers covered in blood. His body was also covered in blood, but his eyes were bright and he was clearly encouraging. The morale of the wounded soldiers.

Next to the photo is a line of words: The victorious stars are with the wounded soldiers.

Wang Zhong held the receiver in one hand and the newspaper in the other.

Belinsky said in the receiver: "I have found the most famous painter to create oil paintings."

Wang Zhong looked at this photo, and for the first time he realized that he was being looked at with such expectant eyes.

Then we can't let them down.