205 – Clawless Tiger (2)
I couldn’t immediately answer Orlando I’s words. Because it was the same for those who were not organized.
The Republic of Polania forces have just crossed the border, and it is not yet known what kind of record they are actually making.
So that means I have to judge purely based on the game elements of Hearts of General that I have known so far…….
‘Pollania’s military prowess is so low that it will be difficult to stop it with the Empire’s border troops alone.’
The military pacts concluded with Polania were not merely cosmetic. In the meantime, we’ve exchanged quite a bit of information on the military side.
They cooperated closely in areas such as tactics, doctrine, and weapons.
How was Uk ran able to grow to this extent?
This is because people with great discernment, including Orlando I and Sonny Zeppelin, actively supported me, and my subordinates, such as Lumiana Claude, Bell, and Roxanna, faithfully played their roles.
However, to take a more principled approach than that, it was because of the superiority of information power that I had in the end.
Not only knowledge limited to Hearts of General, but also strategies proven by history and tactical experience accumulated while serving as an intelligence officer.
As much as it transformed the Uk ranian army into a completely different organization, the Republic of Polania, which was influenced by it, must have been stronger than the original in that respect.
“I don’t know how far the Polania army’s final goal is, but it is highly likely that the first offensive will result in a victory for the Polania army.”
“Are you serious…… !”
Soviet Empire’s national characteristics were in the latter half of the year. Simply put, it means that you can’t use that much power in the beginning.
In this game, the reason why the Uk ranians, not the Polanias, were pushed out of the way was because the Empire was the only country that could be sure of victory at the beginning of the war.
“But surprisingly, the end of the offensive will be reached quickly.”
It was already March.
Relatively south of Sobie, Uk ran was able to receive help from Rasputica as the frozen soil melted quickly.
Now, one month after that, it was the turn of the Soviet Empire.
“If the Soviet Empire’s specialty is overwhelming quantity warfare, the Polania Empire’s specialty is mobile warfare, starting with cavalry.”
In this age of guns, magic, chariots and aircraft, cavalry was still effective.
In the first place, cavalry was also used during World War II and the Korean War.
It is more compact than the tank units of the early days and much faster than anything else, which catches and eats up the number of supplies with each maneuver.
The reason tanks are a fraud in this era comes from their defense, not their mobility.
A class that can be seen as a kind of mobile strike force.
For this reason, even in the Uk ranian army, which had been quite advanced, some cavalry units, including the 1st cavalry, were still showing off their capabilities.
In the match to recapture Lunetsk, they showed off their skills without reserve.
Let’s not forget that it was the cavalry of the Republic of Polania that destroyed the two divisions of the Soviet Empire deployed in the Haraneu area.
But even that proud cavalryman must be helpless in front of Rasputica.
“In offensive tactics, before the troops reach the end of the offensive, immediately switch to a defensive stance, reorganize, and prepare for additional counterattacks.”
“Yes. Didn’t we do that too?”
Orlando I nodded and agreed.
As the saying goes, the supply and mission-type command system of the Soviet Empire was poor.
The corps deployed in the Lunetsk region quickly reached the end of the offensive at a time when they could not penetrate the defense line, and were destroyed by the 5th Corps, which had entered the gap without time to reorganize.
“But I don’t think Polania-kun can do that. From then on, the real problems will arise.”
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The horse looks really nice, but it’s nice.
That mobile warfare was a tactic with great difficulty. No wonder. The rapid deployment of troops means that the length of the supply line will also increase without an answer.
“Polania will be driven by surprise.”
I expected that.
The Soviet Empire is by no means an easy country.
From the first time I was commissioned as a second lieutenant in an abandoned platoon, I had planned from the beginning to give up the occupation of the empire and dismantle the country itself by causing internal strife.
A strategy that is far more complicated than simply removing the capital, and requires a lot of behind-the-scenes work.
However, despite the complexity, the odds of success were overwhelmingly higher than the Uk ranian winning Soviet.
“So what is the conclusion, division commander? What should Uk ran do?”
“Only focus on reorganization. It worked out anyway. The Soviet Empire will be focusing on Polania for a while.”
There was a lot of work to do.
First of all, supply demand has exploded in various places. During the Battle of Lunetsk, many Uk ranian divisions could not escape the sweet taste of shotguns and submachine guns.
Not just the frontline divisions, but almost all divisions were requesting immediate spraying of shotguns and submachine guns.
The next step was to reorganize tactical strategy doctrine.
No matter how dramatically I improved my understanding of the strategy and tactics of the Uk ranian army, there were definitely deficiencies.
Uk ranian special forces were hit by a counterattack from the 52nd Mixed Division, and the entire headquarters was almost destroyed.
I thought Soviet’s tank skills were not enough, but I didn’t know that he had already mass-produced the Bertrand T tank.
If the 1st Armored Brigade and our 7th Mobile’s 3rd Tank Battalion hadn’t worked flexibly, we would have suffered serious damage.
And finally…….
“We need to further improve our tanks and fighters, and increase their output. In the future, at least 4 armored divisions and 10 armored brigades, and to form an Army Air Corps with division-level troops.”
Love calls are already pouring in from all over the world.
It seems that the Soviet Empire wasn’t very much a troll, so not to mention the opposing force, the Free Alliance, and even the Adaliya Kingdom, which was the same force, was trying to make contact behind the scenes.
The Reinhalt Empire. Originally, the hotline was connected through the friendship between Sonny Zeppelin and Lieutenant General Petrinand, so it was excluded.
“Well, the problem starts with our sales.”
“On the contrary, it gave Polania a chance to breathe.”
However, there was one thing that not only King Orlando I but everyone gathered here agreed on one thing in common.
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“Instead, when Polania really went all the way…… , We might end up going east instead of north.”
“I agree.”
I already owe Polania.
Because the cavalry army led by Bienne Sigorsky defeated the imperial army on the Haraneu front.
In other words, if the moment comes when Polania’s territory is directly threatened, then it’s time for us to step in.
“Maybe we need to reexamine the doctrine that was only focused on defense. I’ll have to talk to the Army Headquarters as well.”
I straightened my back as I said that.
In the end, it became irreversible.
I couldn’t even imagine how many people the world war triggered by this would lead to ruin.
***
Just as the Soviet Empire’s invasion of Uk ran spread across the world in an instant, it took only a few days for the preemptive strike of the Republic of Polania to spread throughout the world.
Just as the Uk ranian royal family and cabinet, including King Orlando I, were dumbfounded when they first heard the news, countries around the world were also shocked.
“It’s a real world war…… Has there ever been a time in the continent’s history when two or more nations fought with all their might?”
“No… ….”
Citizens are in shock. Realizing that the era of peace had come to an end, they began to tremble in fear of war.
At the same time, some people rather jumped on the momentum and began to shout that now is the perfect opportunity to punish the enemy.
Society fell into chaos.
It was not just the citizens who were shaken.
The opponent was the Soviet Empire, the leader of the current Imperial Alliance, and a powerful country that never fell behind even when compared to other countries.
Yes, that is until now.
However, the offensive in Uk ran was thwarted, the cold winds of purge were blowing in the military, and a large force of Polania crossed the border.
The news that I hear is that the border guards deployed in the southern part of the empire have been largely defeated, and the front line is being pushed upwards.
The honor of the empire, which was like a tower that would never collapse, was shattered into pieces.
For some reason, the invaded Uk ran did not think of crossing the border.
If the Uk ranians ever again drew their swords back, it seemed obvious that the Soviet Empire would cross a river of no return.
And this situation was the perfect environment for politicians from each country to play the abacus.
And among them.
There was also a country that was as good a match as Polania.
“The Soviet Empire can never regain its honor again. As long as you don’t destroy Polania and Uk ran at the same time.”
“Then, wouldn’t it be better to use this opportunity as a stepping stone to remind us that Adaliya is the newly rising sun of the Imperial Alliance?”
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Adalia, Benito Anciano, continued to push his hard line against his immature monarch.
In fact, even Uk ran and Polania, which are actually at war, except for a very small number of forces including Enoch Levandel.
It was because it seemed that the victory or defeat of the Soviet campaign had already been decided.
For them, the fall of the empire was certain, and they had more than enough justification to take the empty seat of the king who fearlessly invaded a neutral country and was expelled.
“…… If you really do that, the Kingdom of Adalia will enjoy unprecedented prosperity.”
“Leave it to me, Your Majesty.”
At the same time as the Kingdom of Adalia signed a non-aggression pact with Uk ran, which faces the strait.
“A strike on the military port of the Free Democratic State of Prü, which is built in the Azov Islands. Be careful not to bomb civilians.”
I boldly jumped into the gamble of a power struggle with the Free Democratic Republic of Prüh.
[The Kingdom of Adalia declares war on the Free Democratic Republic of Prü!]
[Arpis Mountains or War!]
[Prime Minister of the Free Democratic State, Henri Joseph “There are no concessions. Adalya will soon regret it”]
A snowball from the Uk ranian Civil War.
It was the moment that eventually spread to a world war in the true sense.
