Chapter 399 Containing the West
If someone suspected Andre half a month ago, now no one doubted Andre anymore.
Iran, without any external assistance, resisted the offensive of the US military in Tehran. The Americans used tanks, planes and cannons to try to occupy Tehran. However, in this case, the Iranians resisted the attack of the Americans with simple light weapons!
From the photos taken by the satellite, we can see that the places where the Americans attacked were all in ruins, which was even more tragic than the original Leningrad and Stalingrad defense battle. Many Iranians used their lives to resist the American attack!
In half a month, more than 10,000 Americans were injured or killed, while Iranians died 50,000 to 100,000!
In the Kremlin, the senior officials who decided the fate of the Red Empire were all happy at this time. Although Andre did not come, he could not run to Moscow every few days. After all, Uzbik was the place he should stay.
"Andre's strategic insight is quite good!" Gromiko, who was skeptical of Andre's statement half a month ago, had already praised him endlessly. The facts proved that Andre's correctness!
You know, until now, the Americans have not yet attacked the main urban area! If they really want to conquer the entire Tehran, they will have to pay 20,000 or 30,000 casualties? The entire Vietnam War only lost more than 50,000 people. Now, if they fight Tehran, the United States will lose so much. Will those Congresses still support Carter's war?
"We also noticed that the Iraqis' offensive was smooth, and the southern army had occupied most of the territory of Khuzestan Province in western Iran. The Iraqis were a hundred times more energetic and were ready to continue to attack the east. Will the Iranians be at risk of destruction?" said the KGB President.
"It shouldn't be. Iraq is now progressing smoothly because in plains, once it enters the mountainous areas, the Iranian counterattack will become fierce." Ustinov said: "Now, what we need to consider is the US's plan to increase troops. Obviously, the battle in Tehran has exceeded the prior estimates of the United States. The Americans' existing troops are insufficient, so they will definitely increase troops."
Increase troops! Where will Americans increase troops? Apart from the local area, it is naturally Europe. Half a month ago, Andre proposed the idea of holding a military exercise. After comprehensive deduction by the Ministry of National Defense, it has now been confirmed! The time is just right!
With such an exercise, let’s see how Americans can increase their troops! Let’s see what Europeans look like!
"I decided to hold our Western-79 military exercise on August 21!" Andropov said: "This is the most important military exercise since the establishment of our Soviet Union. In addition to the participating troops identified by the exercise, the other senior commanders of the major military regions must observe on the spot! We also invite Western observers to observe our exercise!"
Exercise! Exercise!
The news that the Soviet Union was about to hold a military exercise was reported. After the broadcast of Moscow TV, the entire West exploded instantly. Damn, what are the Soviets doing?
Western-79, the code name of this exercise shows that it is aimed at the West! The senior officials of all countries were immediately alert. At this time, the US Secretary of State was wandering around in Western European countries, fooling all countries into dispatching some troops to participate in the US battle against Tehran. Originally, Britain had agreed to dispatch several troops. Now, after getting news that the Soviets were going to conduct military exercises, the British Prime Minister instantly changed his mind and survived the Soviets' exercises first!
Britain, France, Spain, and even Turkey have sent observers! The United States also wanted to send several observers, but was sternly rejected by the Soviet Union. Unless the United States withdraws troops from Iran, the peace-loving Soviet Union will not allow the invaders to come to observe their own exercises!
In fact, the United States did not need to have a scene to observe. Countless reconnaissance satellites adjusted their orbits, passed through the vast land of the Soviet Union, and aimed at the Soviet railway.
As the artery of the national economy and an important means of military mobilization, in recent days, Soviet troops have been rapidly mobilizing toward the exercise area through the army.
This is what is shown to the West! The Soviet war potential is no longer the period of World War II, and the Soviet army gathered extremely quickly!
Moreover, as a bare-fruit showcase of the achievements of the Soviet armed forces, their chariots were transported on the railway without covering the tarpaulin at all!
"Bang, bang." The army was advancing on the railway, and the sound made countless people sleepy.
Sitting in a carriage and riding with other soldiers, Jihonov was in a rushing mood.
Since he came to the Moscow Military Region from the Far East Military Region and became the commander of the Fourth Armored Division, Jihonov felt that he had a great responsibility.
After coming to the army, the biggest test for Jihonov was to rectify this army and remove all the prince soldiers in the army! In this regard, Jihonov carried out thoroughly. Anyone who did not meet the standards would automatically leave! No matter what the other party was backing! With the support of General Andrei and General Secretary Andropov, the reform was still relatively smooth.
Afterwards, relying on the 300 people brought back from the Far East and the newly recruited tank soldiers, Jihonov began to train his army to fight for his life. The T-80 is his latest equipment, so he can't let these equipment be blind! Especially when the van is equipped with a digital system, it has inspired the entire tank division to learn new equipment and new technologies. Now, even ordinary tankers are already proficient in operating computers and can use these complex information equipment!
And this exercise is a test for one's own side, and you must do it well!
"Teacher, we are about to arrive in Poland." Jihonov raised his head and looked at the chief of staff beside him. Yakrekov, who was also from the old army, was talking to him.
"Okay, let our soldiers know that as soon as the train stops, our battle will begin! Everyone cheers me up. Whoever loses the chain during the exercise will automatically get out of the Fourth Armored Division!"
"Yes!" said Jakrekov.
"Didi, Didi." The tank soldiers scattered in various cars, the captain, held the portable terminal and saw the commands appearing on the monochrome LCD monitor above.
"The division headquarters issued an order that as long as you get off the car, you must show the courage to fight!"
"Yes!" The sound of the tankers echoed throughout the carriage.
The advantage of information equipment is that the command system has been flattened. When necessary, the division commander can directly command tank vehicles on the front line! (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!