Chapter 766 Kerosene Lamp

With supply points and supply depots, the supply problem during the Soviet offensive has been basically solved.

Zhukov used one mountain division, the 22nd Mountain Division, to attack the western Caucasus, and one mountain division, the 39th Mountain Division, to attack the middle Caucasus. The two main mountain divisions were the 39th Mountain Division who had retired from the Transcaucasus Front and most of them had experience in mountain combat. 9. The 20th Mountain Division is used to attack the eastern Caucasus, and the 242nd Mountain Division is used as a reserve.

In fact, the reserve team basically means a logistics team for transporting supplies... The reserve team is used to respond to special situations. In the battle on the Caucasus Mountains, even if there is a special emergency on the mountain, the reserve team will remain at the bottom of the mountain. Or the troops in the rear are basically unable to help.

Zhukov's idea is that the first strategic goal in the western and central sections of the Caucasus is to harass and contain, and the second strategic goal is to capture... Although the German army is named three mountain divisions, there is actually only one German 1st Mountain Division that can play a role. , the other two Romanian mountain divisions were only used as transport teams.

In other words, the Soviet army used one mountain division to fight one German regiment in the western and central sections.

The eastern section is Zhukov's must-win area... As long as he controls the eastern section of the Caucasus, he can condescendingly blockade or even surround the German troops stationed in the Baku oil fields. This is the key to seizing the Baku oil fields.

But even if the eastern section cannot win, if the middle section of the western section can win...the Soviet infantry can also pass through the Caucasus Mountains and outflank the German army from the rear.

The German army immediately became nervous. The 1st Mountain Division headquarters was filled with the sound of radios and telephones and the busy figures of staff walking around.

"The Soviets have arrived at the eastern mountain pass this afternoon!" Major General Frecco pointed at the map and said: "They have one regiment, but we only have two companies stationed there!"

This was determined by the insufficient strength of the German army. A mountain regiment was stationed in the entire eastern Caucasus. A few men in this highland and a few men in that highland were quickly used up. In some places, the Romanian Mountain Division even had to be replenished because no one was stationed.

"They're asking for reinforcements!" After saying that, Major General Freco turned his attention to Qin Chuan.

This is where the trouble lies in mountain operations, especially mountain operations in extremely cold conditions... Reinforcements are not so easy to do. Going from one mountain to another may seem very close, but when you walk, you have to climb mountains and ridges. It can't be done in a few days.

By that time, Yamaguchi might have been lost.

But there is one unit that is an exception, and that is the 1st Infantry Regiment.

"We can wait a little longer!" Qin Chuan said.

"Wait?" Major General Frecco asked doubtfully: "Major, are you just watching my soldiers being surrounded?"

"Now is not the time, general!" Qin Chuan replied: "The mountain pass is a dangerous place, not to mention that we still have fortifications and the enemy has none. Although the enemy's and our forces are very different, holding on for a few days is not a problem!"

"This regiment is probably just the vanguard of the Soviets!" Major General Frecco said: "They will have more in the future!"

"This is exactly what I hope, general!" Qin Chuan replied: "I hope more of their troops will go up the mountain!"

At this time, the sound of a helicopter came from outside the fortification, and the two of them looked out at the same time... The helicopter sent a new batch of supplies, and more than a dozen people were also roped off.

Qin Chuan didn't know who they were until they entered the fortification and discovered that it was Colonel Sline and his headquarters.

Colonel Slaine first saluted Major General Freco: "General, Slaine, the commander of the 1st Infantry Regiment, is reporting to you!"

Then Colonel Slain turned to Qinchuan and said: "Major, since it is certain that the Soviet army will attack the Caucasus Mountains, Marshal Manstein ordered us to temporarily be assigned to the command of the 1st Mountain Division!"

Major General Frecco turned his attention to Qin Chuan, and Qin Chuan raised his eyebrows helplessly, stood up and asked, "What is your order, General?"

"What happened?" Colonel Slaine looked at the atmosphere and asked in confusion.

"Nothing, Colonel!" Qin Chuan replied: "The general and I have some different opinions!"

"General!" Colonel Slaine said, "I suggest you consider the Major's opinion more!"

"You haven't even heard about the quarrel between us!" Major General Frecco was a little angry.

"Sorry, General!" Colonel Slaine said: "Although I should indeed do this, but... judging from past experience, it seems that it is not necessary. Because in the end you will always find that you are wrong. I just... Skip the middle process.”

Major General Frecco smiled bitterly: "Well, now I know why Major General Strike is willing to leave you to me!"

Colonel Slaine and Qin Chuan were stunned for a moment, and then several people laughed in unison.

Most people who fight on the front line know one thing. Although the two coordinated forces have a competitive relationship, the more important thing is that they are people on the same ship...one will be prosperous and the other will be damaged.

Therefore, as long as they are a smart person, they will put aside their military rank, face or other things and use the most practical, best or most trustworthy solution as much as possible.

Because they all understand that this is related to the entire army and even their own lives, and nothing is more important than this.

Major General Frecco was a smart man, as was Colonel Sline, so they were able to command the two forces and work closely together.

After a pause, Colonel Slaine told Qin Chuan a good news: "A new batch of helicopters arrived at Kinov Castle two hours ago. The maintenance department conducted a preliminary inspection on them. They are in good condition and can be put into battle at any time!"

"How many helicopters do we have available now?" Major General Freko was obviously more interested in this question.

"I was just about to report to you, General!" Colonel Slaine tried to open the briefcase, but found that the leather waterproof briefcase had been frozen and could not be opened.

Colonel Slaine tried several times but failed, and couldn't help cursing: "This damn weather..."

"You should do this!" Major General Freko took the kerosene lamp, used the flame to burn the joint at a distance for a while, and then returned the briefcase to Colonel Slaine.

This time it worked. Colonel Slain shook his head and said, "It seems I have to prepare a kerosene lamp!"

"Of course!" Major General Freko took the document and flipped through it while saying, "But you have to be careful. If you don't do it right, the document package will be set on fire!"

"Oh, God!" Colonel Slain said as he was taking off his hat, "My hair is frozen to my hat!"

Qin Chuan immediately handed over the kerosene lamp: "Colonel, your kerosene lamp!"