"The 24th Division of the Romanian Army arrived at the border town of Khmelnik on September 9, occupied the disputed Helmek Mountain on September 12, and built fortifications on it in an attempt to create the fact of occupation. The officers and soldiers of our border defense corps
When we tried to prevent its illegal occupation, we were driven away. In order to maintain peace in the region, our border guards had no choice but to withdraw. According to our intelligence, the number of Romanian troops currently occupying the area is one brigade."
In the Kremlin, Mainsky, the director of the State Political Security Service, was telling the intelligence about Romania's occupation of the Helmek Mountains. In addition to Stalin, many senior officials from the Soviet military and government were present at the meeting.
After listening to Mainsky's report, Stalin took his world-famous pipe and said, "Comrades, please tell me."
When he finished speaking, many people turned their attention to Voroshilov. Because this was a military matter, it was best to answer it from the military chief.
"I think Romania's current actions are a test of the great Soviet Union. It is a test of our country's reaction when capital society suffers an economic crisis. This is the same as that of Warlord Zhang in the East. They are all targeting the great Soviet Union. So we cannot have any
Hesitation must be countered with the strongest attitude."
Before the two military chiefs could speak, Molotov, currently the chairman of the People's Committee, stood up and took the lead in expressing his attitude.
What made him do this was not only because the Soviet Union could not give in, but also because he figured out Stalin's thoughts.
After Molotov spoke, Voroshilov, who served as the People's Commissar of the Navy and Army, also said. "Yes, we must severely counterattack the provocations of Eastern warlords, and the provocations of Western Romanians are no exception. Otherwise, the Soviet Union
The external environment will become even worse because of this forbearance."
Others also spoke after seeing two consecutive Stalin cronies expressing their attitudes.
"The Soviet Union cannot make any move to retreat, otherwise these countries that are hostile to the Soviet Union will swarm in and target the Soviet Union."
"Yes, these Romanians must be allowed to taste the power of the Soviet iron fist."
"The Soviet Union's concession to Romania for the sake of peace last time made them feel that they could infringe on the interests of the Soviet Union. They were wrong to think so. This time they must be given a taste of the power of the Soviet Union."
After everyone had spoken, Stalin spoke. "As for the Romanian provocation, leave it to the Kiev Military District. I believe they will give the central government a satisfactory answer. In addition, the five-year plan cannot be affected because of this matter, and must go all out."
Ensure that the plan is effectively implemented.”
As Stalin made his final decision, the Soviet Union also responded to Romania's provocation.
As the direct executor, the Kiev Military Region naturally does not dare to slack off.
Therefore, when the order was issued to the Kiev Military District, Commander Timoshenko naturally did not dare to neglect it.
Timoshenko has had a prosperous official career in recent years. As a former officer of the 1st Cavalry Corps with a special status, Timoshenko certainly knew that he could be promoted so quickly. Therefore, he did not dare to respond to orders from Moscow.
No slack at all.
Moreover, when the Border Guard Corps discovered Romania's actions, how could the Kiev Military District, which controls Ukraine's military intelligence, not know about it. It just had not received orders from its superiors and could not act rashly.
So after the order from Moscow was issued, Timoshenko looked at the telegram sent and turned around to give instructions. "Immediately follow the predetermined plan and order all the ministries to rush to Helmek Mountain before the 15th. The combat command will be provided by the 15th Army's commando.
Comrade Ernov took charge. At the same time, he ordered other ministries to start patrolling the border areas to guard against possible provocations from the Romanians."
After Timoshenko said this, he thought for a while and added: "If you encounter provocative behavior by the Romanians, you can give a severe counterattack."
Following Timoshenko's order, the pre-prepared troops immediately loaded up their prepared equipment, lined up and sang revolutionary songs and marched to the predetermined location with great momentum. Behind them were
The figure of the God of War artillery one after another seems to declare the greatness of the Soviet Union.
Major General Sornov, the commander of this battle who was accepted by Timoshenko, is also preparing to set off. However, as a major general, he has many colleagues, so he is making his final farewell.
"Comrade Sornov, I wish you a successful victory and a speedy return."
Most of the people who saw him off were comrades from the 15th Army, and the commander and political commissar of the 15th Army was also among them.
Facing the comrades who saw him off, Solnov, who served as deputy army commander, could only say:
"Thank you for your concern for me. I will definitely live up to Comrade Commander and everyone's expectations of me this time. Everything is for the Soviet Union."
"For the Soviets."
After finishing speaking, Solnov got on his horse and led the guards towards the direction of Helmek Mountain. He joined the officers and soldiers of the 24th Division and the Independent Artillery Brigade on the road to complete the tasks assigned by his superiors.
The actions of the Soviet army were quickly discovered by the Romanian side, which was paying close attention to its movements.
After learning about the Soviet troop dispatch, Chief of General Staff General Freit immediately ordered: "Send a message to the troops on the border of Western Ukraine, asking them to be more vigilant. Except for the Soviet troops appearing around the Hermyk Mountains,
We need to make preventive records and ask them to show our attitude towards possible provocative actions. We also send a report to Major General Sarda, telling him that this battle is very important to Romania and him, and we hope he can fight it.
Romania is majestic.”
After General Freit issued the order, he paid attention to the military map hanging behind him. This map was marked with dense military marks. These marks were for the troops of the Russian and Soviet countries, and around Helmek
The markings here are more dense.
"I hope this battle can achieve its goal."
Admiral Freit looked at the map and muttered to himself.
He has also seen the growth of the Soviet military power in recent years. Many technical arms have been established during this period. Moreover, the Soviet Union is not only chasing the technical arms established by other countries, but also exploring new types of arms that have never appeared before, such as paratroopers.
First established by the Soviet Union.
Although the Soviet Union's military strength has been continuously renovated over the years, Romania is not bad, and can even be said to be stronger. After military cooperation with Germany and Italy (don't take me for granted), Romania's strength is not what it used to be.
And this time the Soviet Union once again knew Romania's strength.
When the Soviet army began to prepare for the attack, the Soviet Union was not idle in diplomacy. A tough statement was handed to Romania. It required Romania to withdraw the troops crossing the border within 24 hours, otherwise it would take necessary measures.
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This declaration was rejected by Romania without exception, and it was stated that Romania had not crossed the border, the Helmek Mountains belonged to Romania, and the Soviet Union's request was unreasonable.
Since neither side is convinced by the other, it is necessary to convince people with (physical) reasoning, so Helmek became the venue for the contest between the two sides.
