Revolution 1938

( ) "Victory, we're victorious."

Although the Battle of Lake Hassan was just an exchange of offense and defense, for the staff members of the Kwantung Army headquarters at this time, it was a complete strategic victory.

Due to the clear and unified strategic planning of the entire Japanese Army Ministry for the next few years, the entire Kwantung Army's combat preparations for the Soviet Far East are sufficient and in place.

Of course, in the Lake Hassan area, the offensive capabilities of the Soviet army are still fully reflected, large-scale group charges, violent and high-coverage artillery coverage, tanks accompanied by fire suppression, not to mention the air support that appears almost anytime and anywhere .

All of this made the 19th Division, which was defending face to face, feel tremendous pressure. For 5 days, the infantry regiments stationed on the two high grounds in the front basically lost more than 50% of the battle. Fortunately, the 19th Division was the North Korean garrison division itself. It is good at defense, and the so-called Western conclusion that the battle damage exceeds 40% means collapse is not applicable to the main divisions of the Japanese army.In the end, he held his position tenaciously.

But in just five days, the 19th Division basically lost all its technical equipment, and the blow to morale was also quite strong. The entire division suffered non-combat losses of more than 200 people. These people were basically killed by the Soviets. The overwhelming bombardment drove me crazy.

But in the end, just when Otaka Kamezo was scratching his head and was worrying about how to resist another Soviet attack, the 2nd Division finally broke through the Soviet defense line and directly blocked the Soviets' back completely. The 20th Division finally moved to the corresponding position and completed the complete encirclement of the Soviets.At this time, the 39th Division and 40nd Division of the Soviet 32th Army, who were besieged in the encirclement, suddenly found that they had no way out, and all they could count on was the vast temporary headquarters, but they didn't feel so relaxed.Because facing the 25 combat troops of the entire Far East Military Region of the Soviet Union, the besieged 2 divisions and 1 brigade are only a small part of them including the auxiliary logistics personnel, and the total number is only more than 3. The three divisions dispatched by the Chinese side have a strength of nearly 3 troops, and it is only natural that they will win the battle.

Therefore, for Rensuke Isoya, the chief of staff of the Outer Manchurian Campaign at this time, it is gratifying to win the battle, but how to mobilize the remaining Soviet troops to be exhausted, create an opportunity to encircle and annihilate the Soviet army again, and seize a wider territory. It is now his top priority.For this reason, when everyone ran to the yard to cheer loudly, he locked himself in the staff room and began to study the map.

"Isotani-kun, you are indeed here!"

Awakened by the sudden voice, Isotani Rensuke, who had reacted from his own contemplation, looked up and saw the door of the staff room was pushed open, and Deputy Chief of Staff Ishihara Kanji came in from outside.

"Isotani-kun, why don't you go out and have a drink with your subordinates to celebrate, instead of locking yourself here."

"In the Battle of Hassan Lake, although two divisions of the Soviet Army were besieged, the reality does not make us optimistic!

Although the Soviet Union didn't pay much attention to us, they always thought that we only sent the 19th Division to fight against them, so they only sent two divisions and one brigade over. Now that the 2nd Division is on the field, there will be no battles in the future. So easy to fight. "

"Why, that fat Slavic pig named Atosnovsky reacted?"

"Hehe, according to the informant, it is no longer that clown who is commanding the battle of Lake Hassan, but our old friend, Marshal Blyuchel of the Red Banner Far East Front Army. The battle behind us will not be so easy."

"Blyuchel? I heard that in the Battle of Lake Hassan, the Soviet army specially du lied a front army, and specially appointed their chief of staff Stern as the army commander. In fact, Atosnovsky was in command. ! Why did this old guy, Bryuchel, run out by himself, and didn’t he care about the troubles in Outer Mongolia?”

"No matter what happens, the 32nd Division originally moved to the border of Outer Mongolia. I always felt that too many troops were invested in Hassan Lake. Now that the 32nd Division can be eaten up, then the frontal pressure of the Third Army in charge of fighting in Outer Mongolia will be huge. It will be much lighter!"

"What, Isotani-kun still thinks that we should also go to war in Outer Mongolia at the same time? Then our logistics support will be under great pressure."

"Facing the old opponent of Blyuchel, if we just make trouble in Lake Hassan, he will easily find a chance to turn the tide of the battle. Don't forget, although the two divisions of the Soviets were defended by us, the north There is also an almost complete Red Banner First Army, with a combat force of 8. As long as these troops are mobilized, I don't think the 2nd Division can easily block them, and I don't think there will be enough time for the 19th and 20th Division The 32th Division eats up the Soviet 40nd and [-]th Divisions that are now surrounded."

"Looking at the reaction of the Soviet army in the entire Lake Hassan battle, their athletic ability and troop mobilization are not that good. Maybe your worries are unnecessary."

"No, we can't underestimate Blyuchel's ability, so I think we should launch an offensive on the eastern border of Outer Mongolia, facing the Soviet Union's Red Banner Second Army and the so-called National Defense Forces in Outer Mongolia, our Kwantung Army Third Army Has an absolute offensive advantage. So I can see their offensive pace."

Saying that, Rensuke Isoya stood up and walked to the map of Outer Mongolia and the Soviet Far East hanging on the wall.Pointing to the Mongolia-Soviet border on the back of Outer Mongolia.

"According to the latest intelligence, the Soviets have two huge logistics bases in Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude, where more than half of the combat resources in the entire Far East are located. If we can quickly occupy them, not only can we directly cut off the Soviet Union The Far East Railway can directly make the Soviet Union’s First Red Banner Army and the Khabarovsk Group lose their ability to continue combat, and this can also indirectly reduce the pressure on the North Korean Front.”

"Then what is General Ueda's thinking?"

"The general's meaning is similar to mine. Now it's up to Mr. Tojo from the Ministry of War to convince those old guys."

"Well, in this case, maybe I have some old friends who can help you. Whether it's an old guy from the Soviet Union or an old guy from the War Department, I'm happy to see them a little bit troubled."

"Ishihara-kun, are you...?"

"It's nothing, just help me and buy me a drink when things are done."

After saying this with a smile on his face, Ishihara stood up, patted the invisible dust on his body, gestured, turned and walked out of the staff room.

Following Ishihara's mysterious smile, 2 days later, Hideki Tojo, the vice-officer of the Japanese Army, who was having a headache for the fine-tuning of the entire northward strategy at the Japanese Army Ministry, received an unsigned letter containing a thick stack of documents , but the above names made Hideki Tojo's back feel a little cool.

The purpose of the letter is very clear. It is hoped that he can formally put forward a proposal to start the war in Outer Mongolia immediately at the pre-jungle coordination meeting of the Army and Navy Departments. Even the new Army Minister Seishiro Itagaki would oppose it.

However, in order to solve this problem, this anonymous person provided a large pile of military corruption materials to Hideki Tojo, and these materials, in addition to the names of those illustrious officials from the Navy Department, even conservatives from the Army Department Among them is the name of Seishiro Itagaki.

"This guy Ishihara...!"

Hideki Tojo is actually very clear about who sent this anonymous material. Who in the Ministry of the Army does not know that Ishihara Wanji, an activist, once formed an experimental intelligence force in Manchuria, and this team eventually became his Chrysanthemum knife not only collects external intelligence, but also knows all kinds of things inside the Japanese army.

And the straightforward and undisguised aggression revealed by these strategic ideas in his hands is also one of the characteristics that Ishihara Waner is famous for, and the title of fanatic is not just called by people casually.

Hideki Tojo looked at the materials in his hands silently for a long time, and pondered for a long time in front of the map of Manchuria, and finally made up his mind to promote this plan. Although it seems crazy, only crazy things can have an unexpected effect, no, besides Well, although the Battle of Lake Hassan looks good, if there is no follow-up strategic and tactical support, it may end up falling into the tug-of-war that the Japanese Army Ministry is least willing to see.

Hideki Tojo lowered his head and weighed the materials in his hands, then scanned the big red circle in the direction of Shinaurakai on the map, and finally showed a determined expression on his face.Then he turned around and made a phone call, then put on his coat and went out...

Tokyo, Setagaya, in this famous bustling neighborhood in Tokyo, no one has ever noticed that there will be a corner with a small bridge and flowing water, and an idyllic scenery, and the seemingly simple two-story building next to the small river is now Japan's The residence of Seishiro Itagaki, Minister of War, No. [-] officer.

But today, this small building ushered in a strange guest, that is, the current Army Deputy Minister Hideki Tojo, and his visit this time was of course for the military coordination meeting held the next day. With that thick so-called officer information.

"Your Excellency Itagaki, please support my plan."

At this time, Tojo Hideki, who was sitting opposite Itagaki Seishiro, respectfully pushed the thin battle plan in front of Itagaki, and then sat there solemnly, waiting for the other party's reply.

After flipping through a few pages, Seishiro Itagaki, who has always been steady and generous, frowned, and threw it in front of Hideki Tojo impatiently.

"Mr. Tojo, this plan of yours is too risky. Our Great Japanese Empire cannot afford an all-round war with the Soviet Union. This is a plan to destroy our national fortune. The land occupied by China has not been digested, and we should not provoke the north. This vicious bear. Lake Hassan is already walking a tightrope, if the Soviets hadn’t made the first move, we have a reason, and I would never approve such a large-scale battle.”

"However, if the battle of Outer Mongolia is not carried out, our sacrifices in the Hassan Lake area will be largely wasted."

"No, but even if I agree, those people in the Admiralty will not agree, maybe even His Majesty will not agree."

"Your Excellency Lu, those old guys in the Navy Department don't need to worry too much, and those old stubborn people in our Army Department have nothing to worry about. Please take a look at this."

As he spoke, Hideki Tojo pushed another file bag on his lap in front of Seishiro Itagaki, and then quietly waited for the other party's reaction.

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In order to achieve their goals, the Japanese dared to do anything, and a government with such a big gamble was also rare in history.hehe!

Alright, I'm sorry again for what happened last night!

In addition, ask for a monthly pass, the monthly pass will be invalid if you don’t use it, everyone will forget it for the old man, and please collect it, ask for a red ticket, haha.