Chapter 230: Yugoslavia Takes Off in Combat
When the British and American air forces were driven away by Chen Yanlong's ferocious anti-aircraft fire and aviation units, and defeated them out of the skies over Berlin, he took his guard team and flew in a UH-1 "Huey" multi-purpose helicopter towards the secret base of Cologne 1 in the east of Frankfurt. Pen Γ fun Γ Pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ ο½ο½ο½ο½
The flight unit covering his helicopter advance still sent a large number of Fw190A-5/R6 fighter groups and Ta-152 fighter groups to escort them.
As soon as Chen Yanlong arrived at the airport, he saw the SS 12th Armored Division and the Skeleton Division, which he had also transferred from the city of Berlin at the same time.
Even Hauser and defense expert Gotthard? Heinrich was also sent over to prepare to lead his troops into battle.
After greeting all the officers and soldiers, he discussed it with Hausser, Heinrich, and LeBron James, the head of the Fire Eagle Air Flying Regiment.
"Have you brought all the troops that I am going to temporarily send to Yugoslavia for actual combat training?"
Chen Yanlong said to Hausser, who was beside him, as he walked towards the command of the helicopter training base.
"All of them have been transported by Fa-223 Dragon helicopters and C-130 Hercules transport planes."
Hausser immediately nodded in reply.
"Good! What do you feel about those new C-130 Hercules transport aircraft? Is it easy to use? β
Chen Yanlong asked with a satisfied smile.
"Very easy to use! If our troops can have a large number of such advanced transport aircraft, then our logistics transportation, and the front-line deployment of materials and soldiers' combat operations will be much easier and faster! β
Hausser immediately said excitedly as he thought of the advanced C-130 Hercules transport planes that could transport or airdrop military personnel and equipment to the battlefield and be used to evacuate the wounded on the return.
Chen Yanlong is still very satisfied with the medium-sized four-engine turboprop multi-purpose tactical transport plane developed and produced by the US military in the 50s of the last century, although he prefers the C-5 transport plane, the largest strategic transport plane in the US Air Force in service.
However, because the system was not upgraded to be able to exchange for C-5 transport planes, he was only able to exchange a portion of the C-130 Hercules transport planes for his air cavalry regiment to use as transport soldiers to fight all over the line.
Of course, Chen Yanlong also wants to promote such a good tactical transport aircraft to all armies, but because there have been too many wars recently, Chen Yanlong has not had time to take the design drawings to Speer and ask him if he has any way to produce and make this kind of transport aircraft.
"Late! Because these transport aircraft are now at the research stage, they are not yet capable of mass production! Otherwise, I plan to popularize all of them and spread them to all troops on the front line for combat support! β
After being silent for a while, Chen Yanlong immediately said his future plans.
"If the FΓΌhrer can really popularize the use of these transport aircraft, then the transportation efficiency of our army will be much higher!"
Hauser said even more happily when he heard this.
"That's right! The SS 12th Panzer Division, and the Skeleton Division, I asked you to arrange for me to arrange half of the recruits to go in and send them to Yugoslavia together for actual combat, have you arranged it? β
Chen Yanlong suddenly changed the subject.
"Everything was taken care of according to the FΓΌhrer's orders!"
Hausser replied respectfully.
Seeing Hausser, who was speaking respectfully to Chen Yanlong at this moment, it was hard for people to believe that the other party would be a figure who often quarreled with Hitler in the original history.
However, decisiveness, bravery and a witty sense of humor were also for the correct deployment of the German army, which led to Hitler's quarrel.
Therefore, Chen Yanlong still likes and is optimistic about this general who has strength and foresight in military and tactical deployment, and is also a good soldier.
Of course, what he didn't expect was that in fact, the current Hausser also admired the current Chen Yanlong's way of doing things.
For example, Chen Yanlong has not only dispatched a lot of new weapons and equipment to the troops under his command and other troops, but is also very concerned about the lives and safety of the soldiers of various units and what happens after they die in battle, and has made rules such as rewards and compensation.
"Also, I want to know who our generals in Yugoslavia are now? And how many troops are there, and what are their current combat conditions and achievements? β
Chen Yanlong was silent again before continuing.
"The main force of the Yugoslav People's Army has just smashed the fourth encirclement and suppression of the Nazis, and although they have lost their base in Bosnia and the "capital" of the partisan army, Bihac, the main force of the Yugoslav People's Army has also been transferred to Montenegro! Monarch! β
Hausser said what he had learned from his investigation.
"Go on, I'll listen!"
Chen Yanlong replied simply.
"Yes! Monarch! Because the occupation of Montenegro by the main force of the People's Army will pose a huge threat to the important communication routes of our army and the Italian army, General Wright, commander of the Southeastern Front, has already issued an order for the fifth encirclement and suppression of the Yugoslav People's Army as early as May 6 this year. β
"The commander in charge of the clearance of Bosnia and Montenegro, General Lyst, led the 1st Mountain Division of the elite SS, the 7th Infantry Division of the SS "Prince Eugen", and the 118th, 369th and 104th Blocking Infantry Divisions of the German regular army, which had just experienced actual combat. β
"There were also Italian Venetian divisions, Ferrara divisions and Taurinense divisions stationed in Kosovo and Albania, two regiments of pro-Nazi Bulgaria, and more than 15,000 Nazi-supported Paveridge elements in the fighting; and the Brandenburg Regiment, a special operations force directly under the German General Staff, with a total strength of 130,000 troops. β
"In May and June, they wiped out more than 6,000 guerrillas, and among them were about 200 nurses and dozens of doctors, as well as Major Stuart, the head of the military mission of the British guerrilla command in Tito."
Hauser said in one breath.
"How many guerrillas were there at that time?"
Chen Yanlong asked with a frown.
"The main force of the KPA is about 16,000 in the encirclement, and there are thousands of wounded soldiers!"
Hauser said calmly.
"That doesn't seem like a good record! 130,000 troops, but also planes and tanks to deal with more than 10,000 guerrillas, and only annihilated so few enemy troops? β
Chen Yanlong said very dissatisfied.
"Maybe because the terrain there is more complicated, 2 is not very conducive to our mechanized combat!"
Hauser replied awkwardly.
Because he also felt that there were so many troops, but there was no way to wipe out more than 10,000 pairs, which was also a relatively shameful thing.
"Then after you and Heinrich get there, don't take it lightly like General Wright and General Rust to despise the partisans of Tyto!"
Chen Yanlong warned Haussert and Heinrich.
"Yes! Monarch! β
Hausser and Heinrich immediately said respectfully.
"Also, during this time, how is the art of war that I let you see? Can it be used in real combat? β
Seeing this, Chen Yanlong continued.
"We are learning, and we will try to apply the strategies and tactics of Sun Tzu's Art of War to the battlefield!"
Faced with Chen Yanlong's abrupt question, Hausser and Heinrich glanced at each other, and immediately replied in unison and very tacitly.
"Then don't let me down! The People's Army and the guerrillas in Tieto are not at all easy to deal with! Don't fall into it, and let me continue to send an army to rescue you!" β
Chen Yanlong said with a deep sigh.
"Yes! Monarch! We will not lose, and we will definitely complete the task you gave us! β
When Hauser and Heinrich saw the lack of confidence in them, they immediately replied confidently and competently.
"Hmmm! I will be waiting for your good news! β
Chen Yanlong nodded, looked up at the clear sky that was already the second afternoon, and said thoughtfully.
He then continued to talk with Hausser and them for a while, and after arriving in Yugoslavia, he was familiar with the terrain and warfare, and other military issues.
After arriving in the evening, the first group of troops on C-130 Hercules transport planes began to set off.
These transports can carry either 92 infantry or 64 heavily armed paratroopers.
And they can reach a range of almost 2,000 kilometers; It can also carry up to 13,000 kilograms and is also capable of carrying large cargo such as armored vehicles, artillery and trucks......