As the least populous province during the Republic of China, Hung Yen Province did not exist for a long time, and more people called it the Hung Yen League. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info and its jurisdiction, including the Hulunbuir area in later generations, its population is not much, but there are not many resources.

Coupled with its special geographical location, the Soviet Union has been deploying a large number of troops here after overthrowing the rule of Tsarist Russia. And the ones who acted as the vanguard and outpost for him were also the neighboring Outer Mongolian government and the Outer Mongolian army.

At this moment, what the Soviet Far Eastern Army and the Kwantung Army are fighting for is actually around this area. Of course, as far as the current situation is concerned, the vast majority of Hung Yen Province is under the jurisdiction of the puppet Manchukuo supported by the Kwantung Army.

It is just that the Outer Mongolian government, which is backed by the Soviet Union, has never recognized the jurisdiction of the puppet Manchukuo. In addition, the grassland in this area is luxuriant, and it has always been a good place for nomads to graze, so how can the two puppet states give up easily?

The place where the Eighth Route Army attacked and attacked this time was actually only the grassland area adjacent to Chifeng and Xilin Gol by the Xing'an League. However, the Hulunbuir grassland area, which is the hinterland, is the area where Zhu Fei and his party activities and hide to watch the battle.

After learning that the Kwantung Army troops stationed in the area of the Hung Yen League, a certain number of defenders were transferred to support the Tongliao battlefield. As the commander-in-chief of the Soviet army in Mongolia, Zhukov felt that this was a very rare opportunity.

Compared with the Kwantung Army frontal tearing and killing on the front line, if you want to distinguish between high and low, I am afraid that you will need to pay a heavy price. If a relatively small number of losses can be adopted, and then it can be victorious, it will undoubtedly be very beneficial to the Far Eastern Army.

According to what he learned from Yan'an, in addition to the infantry troops of 20,000 or 30,000 people, the Eighth Route Army also had 50,000 or 60,000 cavalry troops. Such a scale is undoubtedly a huge number.

It's just that in Zhukov's view, the Eighth Route Army is currently more numerous than the Kwantung Army. And the attack on the Tongliao area by nearly 100,000 troops is believed to be a big trouble for the Kwantung Army.

An armored brigade was transferred from the First Army, with a cavalry brigade and a Outer Mongolian cavalry division. After Zhukov gave an urgent order, this force rushed to the place where the Khinggan League was located.

What this unit that attacked the flank of the Kwantung Army needed to do was actually very simple, which was to destroy the fortifications set up by the Kwantung Army in the area. As long as there is a breakthrough here, it will be possible to attack the Kwantung Army in front from the flank.

If the Kwantung Army deployed on the front line does not retreat, then the Soviet Far Eastern Army will have the opportunity to encircle and annihilate the main forces of the Kwantung Army that are still fighting with the Soviet army on the frontal front. If it retreats, it means that the area where the Japanese army retreats will be occupied by the Soviet army.

In this way, for the Soviet Far Eastern Army, their operational goals were accomplished. As long as he can successfully occupy these areas where the Kwantung Army retreated, then the price paid so far will be worth it in the eyes of Zhukov and the Soviet government.

In order to ensure the suddenness and concealment of the action, Zhukov did put a lot of thought into it. In the way of frontal battlefield onslaught, it attracted the attention of the Kwantung Army, but the troops along the way quietly and quickly completed the assembly.

The Japanese puppet army deployed in the Hung Yen League area, although the Outer Mongolian Army and the Soviet Army were wary. It's just that the war on the Tongliao side is a matter of more concern to the Kwantung Army whether the Eighth Route Army will take advantage of the fire to loot at this time.

In addition, some troops were transferred to reinforce the Tongliao battlefield, so that the number of defenders they deployed on the Outer Mongolian side of the Xing'an League was naturally not as large as before. Faced with the sudden appearance of the armored cluster, the defenders of the position were a little dumbfounded.

'Yaga! How did so many tanks and armored vehicles of the Soviet army appear here? Not good, they're going to sneak attack! ’

The Japanese troops in the defensive position, after realizing the strategic intentions of the Soviet army, naturally did not sit idly by. The Kwantung Army and the puppet Manchu Army, which were guarding these positions, also carried out a resolute counterattack.

It's just that this time Zhukov's actions were not discovered by the intelligence department of the Kwantung Army for the first time. Even in the face of the surprise attack of an armored brigade, the defenders of the front line were also scattered.

Seeing that the armored brigade successfully rushed to the Japanese blocking position, the Soviet cavalry stationed in Mongolia, who were waiting for the attack in the rear, immediately cheered: "Ula! Come on! ”

Although cavalry played a smaller and smaller role on the battlefield after the advent of machine guns. But for the Soviet army stationed in Mongolia, cavalry is also a very important component of their group army.

Moreover, these cavalry are all Cossack cavalry who were very brave and good at fighting during the period of Tsarist Russia. These cavalrymen, who also deal with war horses all year round, are undoubtedly the most elite cavalry representatives of the Soviet Union.

This time, in order to ensure the suddenness of the troops, Zhukov sent this cavalry brigade out. In Zhukov's view, the tank and armored forces carried out a breakthrough in the position, and after opening the gap, the cavalry carried out a surprise attack and pursuit.

Seeing that the armored forces had succeeded in opening the gap in the Japanese defensive positions, these warlike Cossack cavalry could no longer bear it anymore and immediately charged, shouting the roar of 'Ulaula', waving their sabers and rushing to the Japanese position.

Facing these Cossack cavalrymen on war horses, wielding sharp swords. The defenders of the positions with whom they had fought also looked very frightened. Even the strong-willed Japanese army was also very afraid of this elite but crazy cavalry.

Especially every time I saw those defenders, after their heads were cut off by these cavalrymen, the little devils who were most afraid of being beheaded quickly fell into a state of collapse. The cavalry of the Outer Mongolian Army, who finally mended the sword, immediately felt that there was an opportunity to take advantage of it.

With the addition of the Outer Mongolian Cavalry Division, the Kwantung Army deployed a number of defensive positions on the front line, and soon fell into the battlefield of cavalry pursuit. Even a lot of cavalry, having left the armored units behind.

With only two legs, it was almost impossible to outrun these vicious Cossack cavalry. Gradually, the commander of the Kwantung Army, who had the rear, thought of a way to reorganize the defense.

With the defeated Japanese army, new defensive positions were soon redeployed. Some of the Cossack cavalry, who were in a hurry to kill, did not notice that they were out of touch with the armored brigade. So that it didn't take long for him to be attacked head-on by the Kwantung Army.

On the temporarily organized defensive positions, many little devil soldiers looked at the charging Cossack cavalry, and shouted with the same hideous expression: "Machine gun fire, kill a few!" ”

In the face of jets of machine-gun flames, the Cossack cavalry who rushed to the front were also knocked off their horses one by one. The Cossack cavalry, who were originally in high spirits, soon realized that their charge was completely an act of seeking death.

The commander of the cavalry brigade, who was in charge of commanding the cavalry, immediately said: "Order the troops to suspend the pursuit and wait for the follow-up armored troops to come." Damn, the reaction speed of these Kwantung Army is really not slow! ”

Some cavalry brigade commanders, who unfortunately missed the continued expansion of the victory, also knew that when the cavalry faced the machine guns, there was no chance of victory at all. To continue slashing the Japanese army, they would have to wait until the arrival of the follow-up armored forces.

As for the Outer Mongolian cavalry, which came to pick up the bargain, seeing that the Cossack cavalry had stopped attacking, they naturally did not dare to continue advancing. Some clever Outer Mongolian cavalry began to hunt down those lone or lost Japanese puppet troops.

Knowing that the troops attacking on the flanks had successfully broken through the defensive blocking network set up by the Kwantung Army in the area of the Hung Yen League, Zhukov was also very satisfied: "It seems that my guess is right, the number of troops deployed by the Japanese army in this area is really not much!" ”

'General, then do we continue to advance towards the hinterland of the Hung Yen League?' ’

'Nope! Our battle was not for the sake of occupation, but for a campaign to warn the Kwantung Army and establish our dominance in the region. Ordered the armored brigade to begin moving to the rear of the main forces of the Kwantung Army.

As for the place of the breakthrough at the moment, from our allies, a group of troops will be drawn to defend it. Their task was also very simple, which was to prevent the counterattack of the Kwantung Army and cut off the rear supply lines of our front-line troops.

In addition, let the allied cavalry divisions that cooperate with our offensive continue to oppress the Kwantung Army stationed there. The cavalry brigade that fought with the armored brigade withdrew from the battle and continued to fight with the armored brigade. ’

Zhukov, who understands the principle of 'take it when you see it', is not greedy for the so-called extra territory. More of a man, he still hoped to force the Kwantung Army to retreat. As long as the Kwantung Army withdrew, he would be considered victorious in this battle.

It's just that on the Kwantung Army's side, after receiving a telegram from the defenders of the Xing'an League, the Kwantung Army troops deployed on the flanks also quickly entered the sequence of defense and blockade, and continued to draw defensive forces to the area.

In view of this situation, Zhukov also once again dispatched the air force from the army group stationed in Mongolia to assist the armored brigade in air-ground coordination. The Cossack cavalry brigade, on the other hand, constantly repeated the combat mission of being a head chopper.

But for Mei Xianjimilang, in the face of the sudden arrival of the Soviet Far East Army, he was somewhat caught off guard. Thinking of the current war in Tongliao and Chaoyang areas, he also seemed extremely anxious in his heart.

Scolded: "Baga! These shameless guys also said that they didn't cooperate with the Eight Roads. If there is no cooperation, how can their commanders send troops to sneak attack the flank of our main force at this time. ”

Mei Xianji Miro, who couldn't help but scold, only heard the chief of staff say in the end: "Your Excellency Commander, if we let the Far Eastern Army attack our flank, then our troops on the front line are afraid that it will be really dangerous!" ”

'No matter how dangerous it is, resist it!' At this time, it is necessary to ensure the safety of the flanks in any case. Transferring an armored brigade and a cavalry wing must block the Soviet attack and buy more time for the main force to attack. ’

Even if he knows that the situation is a little bad, but Mei Jimiro also doesn't want to admit defeat easily. At least in his own opinion, it was not yet to the point of retreating on all fronts, and he would not easily admit defeat to the Soviet commander.

On the other hand, He Zhengdao, who learned the news at this moment, seemed somewhat happy. After all, the surprise attack launched by Zhukov was for the Kwantung Army, and if they wanted to deploy corresponding countermeasures, they would not have time to take care of them in the short term.

Then this is the perfect opportunity for the Eighth Route Army!