179 – Eve (3)
Spring. It is the season when the snow accumulated throughout the winter melts away and green vegetation sprouts.
That word means that the temperature will rise, and the meaning of the temperature rise is the same as the meaning that it is easy for people to be active.
Thus, most of the historically famous offensive operations took place in the spring.
The Ludendorff Offensive during World War I.
World War II Nazi Germany’s Operation Barbarossa.
Coincidentally both are German.
Of course, it is ironic that both offensives ended in defeat for Germany.
In the same way, the generals already knew that spring was the best season to wage a war from the perspective of the Soviet Empire.
It’s just that I didn’t expect it to happen in a few months.
“…… It’s a lot faster than I thought.”
Infantry Captain Geor Wasilovsky muttered in a serious voice. The reaction of the other generals was not much different.
Soviet Imperial forces are now openly conducting military operations in the Lunetsk region.
So far, no troops have been deployed in the vicinity connected to the Lunetsk region.
Most of them were only carrying out missions of ‘humanitarian security and regional stability’ as announced by the Soviet Empire.
That’s why I didn’t expect them to go to war right away.
“Where does the information come from?”
“Soviet Operational Directorate. They said they were recruited by the Red October side.”
Red October.
It was the most famous anti-government force in the Soviet Empire, and it was a force with close cooperation with Uk ran.
As a Korean, I am not very fond of communist forces, but the enemy of the enemy is today’s friend.
Even when the 8th Assault Magical Infantry Battalion raided the Lemansk Arsenal for the first time, Red October was of great help.
“But next spring, there are only a few months left!”
“That’s why I’m accelerating the reform. With a war just around the corner, we need to prevent chaos from occurring.”
I told the truth without embellishment.
It was also a quick development of the Dussaeng tank, which boasted stronger defense and breakthrough than the Dnur tank, even if it was a little overbearing.
The supply of submachine guns and shotguns to soldiers in the Eastern Military District was also greatly increased.
In the end, it was to effectively counter the offensive of the consumption empire that would happen within a few months.
No matter how good a weapon is, if the user who uses the weapon is not familiar with it, it is natural that it cannot perform at 100%.
I had to make good weapons at best, and prevent them from being captured and used by enemies.
“Damn it…… How far are the Imperials going to fall?”
“Would there be anything more prestige to lose when it was already clear that the Empire was behind the two Quernen Wars?”
“Damn the Imperials.”
The generals who read the papers on the Spring Offensive bit their lips in indignation.
“Commander Enoch, do you really have a strategy in place if they launch an offensive in the spring?”
The corps commander of the Eastern Military District, the 2nd Corps, which will be the first to form a campaign when a war breaks out, asked in a nervous voice.
Actually, the only intelligence I have secured is that the empire will launch a spring offensive.
It was still unknown exactly what strategy they would come up with.
However, before I fell here, I had made a name for myself as a high-profile user of Hearts of General.
I was convinced that the Imperial Army of Soviet would launch a large-scale war of goods called the ‘deep breakthrough theory’ in this offensive.
A large force attacking simultaneously on a wide front.
By sending troops organized for each situation into a total of three waves of attacks, breaking through the defense line and securing strategic points.
Since then, through the close connection between the echelons, they simultaneously split the allies’ frontline—.
If it is properly realized, it is a ‘destroying tactic’ that the defender has no choice but to be defeated helplessly.
However, the biggest drawback of this type of tactic was that in order to execute the tactic perfectly, the understanding of this tactic from the lowest level soldier to the highest commander had to be very high.
As a huge mechanical device works in tandem, this is also a tactic that can be effective only when the gears belonging to the huge mechanical device called the military rotate smoothly without any error.
If this is not the case, it will in fact be nothing more than a suicide attack meaninglessly consuming a large army.
In fact, it remains to be seen how high the level of tactical understanding of the Sovie Empire is.
Looking at what’s been done around Lunetsk lately, it doesn’t seem that high.
“Yes, of course I am prepared. Could you please turn the next page?”
On the next page of the prepared documents, a map of the Lunetsk region, which is currently being illegally occupied by the insurgents, was printed.
And the symbols and arrows representing each corps and divisions overlaid on the map in question.
The faces of the generals, who realized what it meant, hardened once more. Isn’t that a very easy reaction to understand?
With Major Ivan, I turned over the board that had been standing beside me. A map appears that matches exactly what is drawn on the document.
“There are only three points where the Soviet Imperial Army can launch an offensive.”
I raised my baton and picked up the spot with the shield-shaped symbol.
“Chernaos territory bordering southwest Lunetsk, Edessa city south of Lunetsk, and finally Harineu.”
“Aside from Chernaos, these are the points where roads are built.”
“Spring is great for getting on the offensive, but at the same time the frozen ground melts away, transforming unpaved areas into vicious muddy terrain that makes it impossible to advance an inch.”
It was a terrain called Rasputichara. It is a time when the ground that has been frozen all winter melts and excessive moisture permeates into the ground, turning it into muddy mud.
Of course, it’s not that you can’t launch an offensive in a terrain where Rasputica exists.
Basically, it was clear that the Sovie Empire, which needed to quickly deploy a large amount of troops, would definitely try to use the road.
“In addition, I know that swamp terrain is not common in Chernaos. The mountain ranges across the mainland of Sobie are also relatively low, so there is no better terrain to deploy a large number of troops.”
“Yes.”
“Then what is the countermeasure?”
“I strengthen the defenses of these three points. While building strong defensive positions, we need to connect trenches for efficient combat and open tactical roads to maximize the logistical capabilities of our allies.”
First of all, it was defense.
When the enemy’s offensive began, we had to actively stop the advance and consume our combat power.
“The defense of each defense point is handled by the 8th, 32nd, and 25th divisions, respectively.”
All of them were infantry divisions that were considered among the best in the Uk ranian Army.
The 8th Division is the parent unit where Major Ivan once served, and the unit that sent troops during the recapture of Fort Belgordo.
The 32nd and 25th Divisions were active units during the Quarnen War.
As all three divisions are currently being put into border defense operations, they will be of no use as a defensive force to put an end to the first offensive.
“If the three divisions succeed in holding the main force of the enemy, the 1st Armored Brigade, 3rd Division, and 16th Division, which were waiting in the nearby rear, will be here.”
I pointed to the ‘Varden Forest’ in the Lunetsk region, protruding inward from the map.
“Advancing through Barden Forest.”
“Reverse offensive!?”
“The Lunetsk region is a significant strategic point for Uk ran. Most of the defensive fortifications also remain intact.”
It was not that Orlando I did not pay any attention to the eastern front. The defensive fortifications and fortifications built in anticipation of an attack by the Soviet Empire were very effective in crushing the Soviet troops.
Each fortress line was closely connected to build a strong defense line.
If the Imperial Army were properly stationed in such a defensive line.
No matter how much the Uk ranian military continued to modernize and gain combat experience, enormous sacrifices were inevitable.
However, as long as the Imperial Army is currently planning an active offensive, there will be no troops defending this defensive line in the rear of the Lunetsk area.
“In the first place, our war planning department did not only assume a ‘defensive war’ against the offensive.”
I continued to speak in a calm voice.
“The ultimate goal is the complete restoration of lost territories. If we do not quickly secure the Lunetsk region, we, the Uk ranians, will have to shed a lot of blood to deal with the endlessly swarming Imperial Army.”
An unofficial military alliance with the Republic of Polania has also been concluded.
If we can recapture the Lunetsk region that is blocking the way, we will be able to secure military cooperation with the Republic.
“The Soviet Empire must have thought that we, the Uk ranians, were only in a defensive situation. You wouldn’t even think of breaking through the woods with a reserve force just for the offensive.”
Intoxicated with his own weight class, he coolly slaps the back of the head in a careless state.
Just thinking about it made me feel like my old jams were going down.
“The troops that broke through so quickly recaptured the defenses on the borders of the Lunetsk and Sobie empires. At the same time as cutting off the enemy’s additional reinforcements and supply, we will launch a massive counterattack using all available troops to crush the Imperial Army and local rebels.”
I finished by looking at the generals who were amazed.
“That will be the final goal of this operation.”
“It’s like… ….”
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Captain Geor Wasilovski, who was quietly listening to my story, blurted out his words, followed by Brigadier General Josef Lewandowski.
“It sounds like a storm.”
Spring offensive counterattack plan against consumption.
It was the moment when Operation ‘Spring Storm’ was established.
