"Then what's the point of interrogating?!" Fuming threw away the pen and let out a deep breath, "Comrades, the information provided by Kya is correct. Now I believe that her other information is also true."
This was the first time Yang Mingzhi saw that strange woman. The two looked at each other. Of course, Kaya was the most shocked, because what she saw was clearly a Tatar officer!
Salinchkin did not hesitate and walked directly to Yang Mingzhi with his briefcase: "Comrade Berekov, this woman confessed a lot of valuable military intelligence. I think we must hold a military meeting, and I also need to understand
What kind of information did the superiors send?"
"Okay! I don't have time for dinner anymore. We'll hold a meeting immediately. What are you going to do with this woman?"
"Let me keep her under my supervision first. Send her to the hospital for a physical examination first, and then arrange residential surveillance. After the battle is won, the trial will continue."
Now that the German attack time was known, the Soviet army had a clear idea of the next military arrangement.
Yang Mingzhi can also further improve the combat plan based on the intelligence.
The Soviet army's operations must be purely defensive. At the military meeting that followed, the idea of inducing the enemy to go deep into a war of annihilation emerged in front of Yang Mingzhi.
Because the swamp should not only be used as a natural chasm, but also can drag the enemy. Wouldn't it be beautiful if some enemies were deliberately lured to the hinterland of the swamp and eaten directly in one go?
Of course, this idea was too bold, and to achieve this possibility, some price must be paid. When he mentioned this possibility, he was immediately questioned by everyone.
Yevlov asked in surprise: "Why is this happening? Is it really appropriate to change the tactics for a surprise attack now?"
"The general is constantly revising his troop deployment based on the latest intelligence. This is the most correct thing." Yang Mingzhi knocked on the table, his eyes bright, "Comrades, we have now learned the specific numbers of the German troops and the core of their attack.
Target. Loyev, apart from serving as a source of metal, this city currently has little strategic value to us.
In the eyes of many comrades, the general must be insane.
We indeed liberated Loev yesterday, but in the end we have to give up the city again, as if we handed over the fruits of victory to others. You may find it incredible, and I understand."
"Forget it! Forget it!" Yevlov waved his hand: "I can't stand the implicitness of you Easterners. What kind of plan do you have in mind? Tell me quickly. You are both a general and chief of staff. We will
Implement your orders faithfully."
Yang Mingzhi smiled slightly, then glanced at Salinchkin who was present, and got the acquiescence from his eyes.
"Okay! Okay!" Yang Mingzhi picked up the wooden stick and immediately started pointing on the map.
The stick first pointed at Loyev: "The enemy's mobilization of troops was definitely not to seize the small city of Loyev. Besides, the bridge was blown to pieces, the buildings in the city were basically destroyed, and the city was no longer habitable! Even if the enemy occupied it,
What substantial losses have we suffered? Of course not! Some people say that this act of voluntarily abandoning the city is a kind of betrayal, but I don’t think so.
Based on my understanding of Russian history, in 1812, the Russian people voluntarily abandoned Moscow and even fortified the walls and cleared the country. The French army occupied a burning Moscow without even food. In the end, the logistics collapsed, and the 600,000-strong army only had 30,000 soldiers.
People fled Russia.
Sometimes we have to make choices and not be obsessed with the gains and losses of a city. As long as people are still alive, they can seize the opportunity to fight back.
We are facing more than 20,000 enemies now. The enemy troops are divided into two groups. Due to the cover of the swamp and the Dnieper River, the only ones we really face are the German troops heading south in the direction of Lechica. So what we really want to attack is the German troops in this direction.
Five regiment-level enemies, not to mention two puppet legions whose combat effectiveness is destined to be inferior.
Therefore, on the left bank of the Dnieper River, we must hold back the invading 634th Division, and on the right bank, we must make use of the favorable conditions of the swamp to plunge the enemy into the quagmire, giving our army the opportunity to be annihilated."
This strategic planning became more complicated, and Yevlov had to hold his stubble-covered chin for a while.
Fuming listened with great interest: "The enemy's formation is seeking a decisive battle from us. If they get a ruin with no defenders, the enemy commander will definitely be angry."
"Of course!" Yang Mingzhi chuckled, "If I were a German commander, I would be furious at this situation! With so many troops to attack, but not a single person was shot, this would become a laughing stock! We all would
I know that German officers generally attach great importance to honor, not to mention that the German army also dispatched elite armed SS units in this battle. They will definitely go south because they know that our Guerrilla Republic is south of Loev!"
Fomin nodded: "What if, I mean what if, the enemy stays in Loev and refuses to leave? They may build the city into a fortress and build a defense line nearby."
"Would they choose such a conservative strategy? I can't see it, but your idea also makes sense." Yang Mingzhi held his chin and thought, "We don't want them to stick around! We must lure them to
In the swamp, our rocket launchers are needed at this time!"
The first step in Yang Mingzhi's revised combat plan was to voluntarily abandon Loyev and leave the city undefended.
In the second step, when the enemy arrives in Loyev, actively stimulate the enemy and lure them south into the hinterland of the swamp.
The third step is to build a fake village in the swamp area between Homnich and Black Earth Village and lure the enemy there.
The fourth step is to launch a swift annihilation campaign against the surrounded enemy. Based on the annihilation effect, launch a comprehensive counterattack in a timely manner.
No one else had any objections to Yang Mingzhi's decision. Even if they had objections, they were either convinced after being expressed, or the battle plan was quickly restred. It was as if the commander could predict the future, and the enemy's attack would follow the script he set.
Similar.
Therefore, according to the revised combat plan, the Soviet army immediately made major adjustments to its operations.
The Soviet army that was originally ambushing in the Loev Forest left only Balzen, who was good at surprise attacks, and the main force, the 2nd Regiment of the 284th Division, immediately moved to Black Earth Village. Yang Mingzhi did not explain what this action was like a retreat.
What was the intention? Lavrenti didn't even dare to question it. The commander gave a death order on the telegram. The consequence of disobeying the order was to be shot. In this way, the second regiment set off in a surprise attack just after dusk, leaving only Balzen and
His men continued to hold on.
The emergency order received by Black Earth Village caused the villagers who assaulted the armed forces to quickly transform into engineers. Not only that, but the hundreds of people from the third regiment of the 284th Division who were already dedicated to engineering construction were immediately transferred to Black Earth Village. Several more people
Thousands of people turned into construction teams, carrying tools and large amounts of wood, and marched towards the middle area between Black Earth Village and Homnitch. They were given the fatal order to build a new building in the mud before the sun rose on July 4th.
The village does not require much detail in the construction, as long as wooden sheds are set up, so that at first glance, it looks like a village.
All parties have received the latest orders, and preparations for battle have been adjusted. Among them, the smallest adjustment has been made at Homnich Depot. When the sun sets on July 1, the number of troops here has reached an astonishing 6,000 people!