Chapter 660: Changing Formations in Battle
On December 10, 1990, Schwarzkopf finally obtained the authorization of the United Nations to use force, which was the second time in history that the United Nations force was led by the United States. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ο½iqugeγ ο½ο½fo
However, it is very regrettable that behind North Korea were the two major military powers of the socialist camp. A heavy weapon alone in the world, a light infantry unparalleled in the world, the United Nations army was beaten down.
Saddam's Iraq, on the other hand, was really not the right time to pick one, and the Soviet Union had already taken care of itself long ago. And desperately Saburo only has a small amount of money in his eyes, and there is no revolutionary friendship with Iraq, everyone is just a simple customer relationship.
Iraq claims to be the third military power in the world, but on the blue star, the title of "third" always seems to be accompanied by tragedy.
Will there be any hope of victory for Iraq alone against the United Nations forces united by the entire developed Western world?
The world is watching at this point.
Hyfji's battle came as a surprise, but the outcome depends on how the battle really goes.
The coalition forces did not launch an offensive as soon as they received the authorization, but frequently dispatched various types of aircraft to patrol outside the range of Iraq's air defenses.
Airplanes come and go in the sky, tanks on the ground smoke and dust, satellites in space pass by frequently, and silent electromagnetic waves are the protagonists of this stage.
And Iraq is not at all calm in the country, all kinds of radars are constantly turned on and off, the movement of troops on the road does not stop all night, the roar of fighter planes flying in the sky is incessant, and the atmosphere of war has become so thick that it can drip out in the desert.
"Colonel, the test results are out. The radio operator handed a document to Jamal and said quickly: "Since the day before yesterday, a satellite signal from the low orbit of the earth has been detected throughout our country. Although the content of the signal cannot be deciphered, it is certain that it can be used to provide location services. β
"I'm going to see Mr. President. β
Jamal didn't look at it, just took the report in his hand and ran out. At this point, every Iraqi knows very well that time is running out for them.
It's not about days, it's not about hours, it's not even about minutes, it's about seconds.
"We expect it will take at least two days for the coalition forces to collect electromagnetic information. The first wave of the offensive should then focus on destroying our network of meter-wave early warning radars, followed by stealth fighter jets to destroy key combat nodes across the country. The urban area of Baghdad, in particular, will certainly become the focus of coalition air strikes. β
At this time, Jamal had received the highest authority from Saddam's side and could see him unhindered at any time.
At this time, Jamal shook the document in his hand, ignoring Saddam's iron face at all, and stated "his own" views endlessly.
"The coalition forces have more than 1,700 combat aircraft, but we only have more than 300 aircraft, and only a very small number of them can confront the third-generation fighters of the US military. Mr. President, you should remember how helpless our air force is against Iran's Tomcat fighters? Why bother with the US military not only having planes but also cruise missiles! The US military's navigation signals are already all over our territory, and missiles launched from warships can accurately hit any building in Baghdad from a distance of 1,000 miles. β
Jamal shook the documents in his hand and said anxiously: "Mr. President, do you still think that the coalition forces have no way to solve the war through air strikes? The U.S. military during the Vietnam War is completely different from the U.S. military now, and precision-guided bombs will change the shape of war. This point was proved very obvious by the Chinese at the end of the war against Annam through a campaign. The Chinese almost easily reached Hanoi at a very small cost, but they only showed mercy in the hope of peace, not the enemy's capital. β
Saddam Hussein remained silent, as if unconsciously observing the layout of the surrounding hall. It is impossible for the Americans to destroy the Iraqi army with air strikes, this is a judgment that he was convinced of before. However, this judgment was shaken after learning the actual strength data of the coalition forces.
More than one thousand seven hundred combat aircraft, and a considerable number of third-generation fighters in cash, and even legendary stealth fighters, which are absolutely unrivaled by the Iraqi Air Force.
If we lose air superiority, how can we resist air strikes? Is the air attack capability of the coalition forces really that strong?
Saddam Hussein was somewhat reluctant to believe that the Americans had such a powerful combat capability. But time was running out for him, and he had to make up his mind immediately.
Saddam Hussein finally gave Jamal a deep look, could this person be an American spy? After all, ......
No, this possibility is small. Jamal was always under his watch, and Saddam Hussein had seen too many of the documents analyzing this key figure.
This is an Arab nationalist, an idealist, a soldier, a technician and a good son and a good husband and father. If Jamal is not to be trusted, Saddam Hussein feels that no one is trustworthy.
"Then do as you say. β
Saddam Hussein finally nodded: "Adjust the strategic deployment and implement the root-pulling plan." β
Jamal was overjoyed, and hurriedly stood up and saluted, and said excitedly: "Yes, Mr. President, implement the root plan!"
When the order was issued, the Iraqi army suddenly and comprehensively adjusted its strategic deployment before the coalition forces were about to launch an offensive.
Judging by the knowledge of normal warfare, such an approach is tantamount to exposing the belly to the enemy. As long as the offensive is launched during the strategic deployment adjustment phase, the Iraqi army will inevitably face great chaos.
This information, of course, was also sent to Schwarzkopf's desk.
"Are the Iraqis changing their positions in front of the battle? Are they crazy? Saddam Hussein has fought so many years of war, does he have no common sense at all?"
Lieutenant General Josok, commander-in-chief of the army, said excitedly: "Commander-in-chief, I think we can take the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the Iraqi army, disrupt their strategic deployment, seize this rare opportunity, and attack quickly!"
In order to seize this opportunity for Iraq to change its formation, it is undoubtedly necessary to dispatch the army, and the main role in the war is inevitably the army, which is a rare and excellent opportunity to change the operational plan of the Gulf War.
If the predetermined battle plan is followed, Josok knows very well that the largest army in the coalition will be completely reduced to a supporting role.
Schwarzkopf silently watched the intention of the Iraqi army to move on the map, and his brows were furrowed.
Iraq's change of formation in the face of war is undoubtedly dangerous, but he absolutely does not believe that Saddam Hussein's action is without purpose. So, what is his purpose in preferring to take such a big risk to adjust the deployment?
Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Horner said disapprerovingly: "Our military strength against Iraq is crushing in nature, so why should we care what they do? The key is that we must continue the war in our form and not fall into the rhythm of Saddam." Bombing with airplanes, we have no chance of turning the tables against the strength of the Iraqi air force. When the Iraqi army is blown up on the ground, there is no use in any clever strategy. β
"Your Excellency, Commander, if the battle plan is temporarily changed, all our previous preparations will be nullified. And the electronic warfare reconnaissance of Iraq is not over, and we will not be able to completely destroy Iraq's electromagnetic capabilities. "Vice Admiral Arthur of the Navy is on the side of the Air Force, and if the Army fights with Iraq, the Navy's warships are of little use. What's more, the fighters on the aircraft carrier are under the command of the Navy.
Schwarzkopf looked at it for a long time, and finally nodded: "Regardless of Iraq's deployment adjustments, according to our rhythm, it is impossible for the Iraqi army to achieve victory." β
"I order, after the end of the electronic reconnaissance, to carry out an air raid on Baghdad at 2 a.m. on December 12, 1990, and launch a full-scale operation Desert Storm!"
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Riyadh Air Base, a heavily protected airbase, is home to one of the U.S. Air Force's most important assets, $117 million worth of F117 fighter-bombers each.
As night fell, the F117 pilots of the Nighthawk Squadron gathered in the battle room, listening intently to the squadron officers' briefings.
"The F117 is a stealth fighter, and our current intelligence shows that Iraq does not have the capability to detect and attack our aircraft. At 2 a.m., Operation Desert Storm will begin on time. Our Nighthawk squadron is tasked with raiding important strategic nodes in Baghdad and disrupting the communications and command systems of the Iraqi army. First of all, the first target was the communications building in Baghdad. This is the information center of Iraq, and destroying it can effectively weaken Saddam's ability to control Iraq......"
The officers above were talking, but the pilots below were a few of them absent-minded. With the battlefield just around the corner, the lives of these proud pilots could be turned upside down in the coming hours.
"Spike, hey, would you like some gum? By the way, where's your girlfriend's picture? Didn't you bring it today?"
"Okay Michael, what do you want to hear?" Spike looked up from his notebook, looked at his wingman, and shook his head, "I have already told my girlfriend that I will not marry her when I go back, all the photos on my body have been thrown away in the dormitory, and I have no dreams waiting for me to realize, let alone any inexplicable tragic background waiting to be discovered." β
Spike pointed to his face and said very seriously, "Look at me, I'm just a passerby, and there is absolutely no character with a third line in the novel." β