Chapter 759 Kerosene Lamp
With supply points and supply stations, the supply problem during the Soviet army's attack was basically solved.
Zhukov used a 22nd Mountain Division to attack the Caucasus in the Western Section, and a 39th Mountain Division to attack the Caucasus in the Middle Section. The two main mountain divisions, that is, most of the 9th Mountain Division who retreated from the Transcaucasus Front, had mountain combat experience, the 20th Mountain Division was used to attack the Caucasus in the Eastern Section, and the 242nd Mountain Division was used to attack the Caucasus in the Reserve Team.
In fact, the meaning of being a reserve team is almost the logistics team for transportation and supply... The reserve team is used to respond to special circumstances. In combat in the Caucasus Mountains, even if there is a special emergency on the mountain, the troops left at the foot of the mountain or behind are basically unable to help.
Zhukov's idea was that the first strategic goal of the Caucasus in the West and Central regions was to harass and restrain, and the second strategic goal was to capture... Although the German army was called three mountain divisions, in fact, only one German 1st mountain division could play a role, and the other two Romanian mountain divisions were just used as transportation teams.
In other words, the Soviet army was in the west, and the two sections of the central section were a mountain division against the German regiment.
The eastern section is even more necessary for Zhukov... As long as the eastern section of the Caucasus can be controlled, the German army stationed in the Baku oil field can be condescendingly blocked or even surrounded. This is the key to seizing the Baku oil field.
However, even if the eastern section cannot win and the western section can win... the Soviet infantry can also cross the Caucasus Mountains and encircle the German army from the rear.
The German army immediately became nervous. The 1st Mountain Division command was filled with radio stations, the sound of telephones and the busy figures of staff members walking around.
"The Soviets have arrived at the eastern pass this afternoon!" Major General Freco pointed to the map and said, "Their troops have a regiment, and we have only two companies stationed there!"
This was determined by the insufficient German troops. A mountain regiment was stationed in the entire eastern section of the Caucasus. A few people in this highland were quickly used up. In some places, the Romanian mountain division had to make up the numbers because there was no one to garrison.
"They requested reinforcements!" Major General Freco turned his attention to Qin Chuan.
Mountain combat, especially mountain combat in extreme cold conditions, is here... Reinforcements are not so easy to do. From one mountain to another, it seems very close, but it takes only a few days to cross the mountains and ridges.
At that time, Yamaguchi was probably lost.
But there is one unit that is the first infantry regiment.
"We can wait a little longer!" Qin Chuan said.
"Wait?" Major General Freco asked in confusion: "Major, are you just watching my soldiers surrounded?"
"Now is not the time, general!" Qin Chuan replied: "The mountain pass is a dangerous place, not to mention that we still have fortifications and the enemy has nothing. Although the enemy and our troops vary greatly, it is not a problem to hold on for a few days!"
"This regiment is likely to be just the vanguard of the Soviets!" Major General Freco said: "They will have more in the future!"
"This is exactly what I hope for, General!" Qin Chuan replied: "I hope more of their troops will go up the mountain!"
At this time, the sound of a helicopter came from outside the fortifications, and the two looked out at the same time... The helicopter sent a batch of new supplies, and also retrieved more than a dozen people.
Qin Chuan didn't know who those were. It was not until they walked into the fortification that it was Colonel Slain and his command.
Colonel Slain first saluted Major General Freco: "General, Slain, the commander of the 1st Infantry Regiment, reports to you!"
Then Colonel Slein turned to Qin Chuan and said, "Major, since it was confirmed that the Soviet army attacked the Caucasus Mountains, Marshal Manstein ordered us to be temporarily assigned to the command of the 1st Mountain Division!"
Major General Freco turned his eyes to Qin Chuan, and Qin Chuan raised his eyebrows helplessly and asked, "What is your order, General?"
"What happened?" Colonel Slain looked at the strange atmosphere and asked in confusion.
"Nothing, colonel!" Qin Chuan replied: "I have a little different opinion from the general!"
"General!" said Colonel Slain, "I suggest you consider the major's opinion more!"
"You haven't even heard of the argument between us yet!" Major General Freco was a little angry.
"Sorry, General!" said Colonel Slain. "Although I should have done this, … from past experience, there seems to be no need for this. Because in the end you will always find yourself wrong. I just... omit the process in between."
Major General Freco smiled bitterly and said, "Well, I now know why Major General Strek is willing to throw you to me!"
Colonel Slein and Qin Chuan were both stunned, and then several people laughed at the same time.
Most people fighting on the front line know that although the two teams in coordination are competitive, what is more important is that they are people on the same ship... They prosper and both prosper and both suffer losses.
Therefore, as long as they are smart people, they will give up their military ranks, face or other things as possible. The most practical, best or most trustworthy solution is as possible.
Because they all understand that this is related to the entire army and even their own lives, nothing is more important than this.
Major General Freco was a smart man, and Colonel Slein was the same, so they were able to command the two troops to work closely together.
After pausing, Colonel Slein told Qin Chuan a good news: "A new batch of helicopters arrived at Fort Kinov two hours ago. The maintenance department conducted preliminary inspections on them. They were in good condition and could be put into battle at any time!"
"How many helicopters do we have now available?" Major General Freco was obviously more interested in the question.
"I'm about to report to you, General!" Colonel Slain tried to open the file package, but found that the leather waterproof file package had been frozen and could not be opened.
Colonel Slain tried several times but failed and couldn't help but cursed: "This damn weather..."
"You should do this!" Major General Freco took the kerosene lamp, baked it with flames at the joint for a while, and then returned the package to Colonel Slein.
This time it was indeed successful. Colonel Slein shook his head and said, "It seems that I have to prepare a kerosene lamp too!"
"Of course!" Major General Freco said while taking the document, "But you have to be careful. If it is not right, you will ignite the file package!"
"Oh, God!" said Colonel Slain, who was taking off his hat. "My hair and the hat are frozen together!"
Chapter completed!