To the southeast of the Urals, a huge marching column is in sight. This is the main force of the troops of the southern front of the Ural Front of the Soviet Russian Red Army on the march. These soldiers of the Red Army of Soviet Russia, although they have dishes on their faces, they are highly motivated. Carrying old Mosin Nagant rifles on their backs and wearing thin patched uniforms, they converged in a rolling torrent and headed northeast.

This team was poorly equipped, with only a small number of trucks and cars, and the people who transported war materials were basically mules and horses. As for the march of the troops, they could only rely on the legs of the soldiers. So, as a result, the march of the troops was not fast.

On a small hill not far from the marching army stood several commanders of the Russian Red Army. The leader is a middle-aged man with a resolute face. He was none other than the commander of the troops of the Southern Front of the Ural Front, Voroshilov.

"Does Comrade Frunze have the latest instructions?" Voroshilov asked.

Although, the total strength of the army under his command has reached 800,000. It can be called the largest unit of the Soviet Russian Red Army since its creation. However, he still did not dare to take it lightly. Because, this time, the opponent is also the most powerful opponent since the establishment of the Red Army of Soviet Russia.

"Comrade Commander, Comrade Frunze asked us to be ready for a surprise attack by the Chinese at any time. He has already ordered the Air Force to increase reconnaissance of the Chinese* army. An officer of the Russian Red Army replied.

"Order our vanguard to increase the search and report to us immediately if they encounter Chinese." Voroshilov said.

They have been bypassing the southern part of the Ural Mountains for some time, and it is impossible for the Chinese not to know about it. This means, then, that the Chinese must be preparing for a large-scale military operation. This makes Voroshilov have to be more cautious.

"Yes, Comrade Commander." The officer nodded.

Kostanay. Imperial Army General Jiang Baili had already felt this and formed a former enemy command. In the midst of his orders, hundreds of thousands of Imperial* troops have already taken action. The 6th Army of the Imperial Army was moving south from Kurgan, preparing to support them. And the 3rd Army of the Imperial Army, the 12th Army, was ready to meet the main forces of the Soviet Russian Red Army. Let them know who is the most powerful army in the world. Even if the Imperial Army did not have an advantage in strength, it was definitely not something that these Soviet Russian Red Army could deal with.

The sound of "tick-tock" resounded in the telegraph room of the former enemy command. The ministries of the front were using telegrams to report their whereabouts to the command. The tension of an imminent big war permeated the entire command.

"Has the 3rd Army arrived at the intended position?" Admiral Jiang Baili asked.

"According to the telegram sent this morning, the 3rd Army is not expected to reach Bled until the morning after tomorrow." A staff officer reported to General Jiang Baili.

"The day after tomorrow? No, it's too slow. Send a telegram to the 3rd Army, asking that it be too slow to arrive at Bled by tomorrow afternoon, and then build a defensive offensive to meet the Russian Red Army. Admiral Jiang Baili ordered.

"Yes, General." The staff officer nodded. Immediately went to deliver the order.

"What about the 12th Army? When will they be able to reach the attack area? Admiral Jiang Baili asked again. The 12th Army will serve as the main force of the Imperial Army's counterattack against the Russian Red Army. The 6th Army, moving south from Kurgan, was to serve as the last reserve force.

"The 12th Army will be able to reach the predetermined area tomorrow. As long as the Russian Red Army broke its head in Bled, the 12th Army would be able to launch a counterattack and cut the Russian Red Army in half in one fell swoop! Another staff officer said.

Admiral Jiang Baili nodded, this time his strategy was actually very simple. It was to let the main force of the 3rd Army hold on to Bride and block the road to the north of the Soviet Russian Red Army. And turned Bled into a flesh mill for the Russian Red Army. Let the Russian Red Army suffer heavy losses here. After the living forces of the Russian Red Army suffered heavy losses, the 12th Army fought its way out from the flank. In one fell swoop, it tore through the defense line of the Soviet Russian Red Army and cut hundreds of thousands of Soviet Russian Red Army into two sections. The 6th Army would also fight its way out from behind the flank of the 3rd Army and begin to encircle and annihilate the Russian Red Army.

In order to strengthen the assault capability of the Imperial Army, Jiang Baili reinforced the two armored divisions transferred from the Praetorian Guard to the 3rd Army and the 12th Army respectively. This time, the Russian Red Army sent a tank corps into the battle, trying to withstand their attack. It is very necessary to strengthen the armored combat power of the defensive forces. As for the counterattack, the armored forces will become a sharp blade in the hands of the counterattacking forces, easily tearing through the enemy's defenses, making them unable to resist the attack of the Imperial Army.

The most important point of this plan. That is, the 3rd Army was to resist the attack of the Russian Red Army in Bled, and to consume as much as possible the vital forces of the Russian Red Army. This meant that the 3rd Army would face an attack by three to four times the number of enemy forces. Therefore, the 3rd Army will be under extreme pressure. This is also the reason why General Jiang Baili sent the main force of the 3rd Army to Bled. The combat effectiveness of the 3rd Group Army was one of the best among the several group armies under the command of General Jiang Baili. Good steel should be used on the cutting edge. Letting the 3rd Army go to Bled, it was undoubtedly the best option. Of course, in order for the 3rd Army to be able to hold its position, General Jiang Baili will also provide more support to the 3rd Army. For example, the Imperial Air Force has assembled hundreds of combat aircraft on the front line and will provide the best air support to the 3rd Army.

"Then, the first problem now is to buy enough time for the 3rd Army." Admiral Jiang Baili said.

The staff officers all nodded, it would take time for the 3rd Army to reach Bled, and it would take time to build fortifications. It was indispensable for the 3rd Army to resist the attack of several times the enemy and build a balanced field fortification. Otherwise, the troops will probably pay heavy casualties. In this case, it will not be conducive to the next counterattack of the Imperial Army.

Admiral Jiang Baili paced back and forth, and after a while, he gave the order: "Let the air force be dispatched to bomb the Soviet Russian Red Army and delay their movements, hoping to buy enough time for the 3rd Army." ”

"Yes, General." Immediately, a staff officer went to give the order.

The strength of the Imperial Air Force is definitely one of the best in the world. Although, in the last world war, the Imperial Air Force did not have any outstanding records. However, this does not mean that the Reich does not attach importance to the Air Force. After becoming the deputy chief of the general staff and the chief of operations, General Jiang Baili was able to learn more and also know how much the Emperor Wu Haoxuan attached importance to the Air Force.

In a discussion on the future battlefield by the War Department, Emperor Wu Haoxuan even pointed out that in future wars, seizing air supremacy will be the primary task. Only by seizing air supremacy can the other troops attack in turn, and can they suppress the enemy to the death.

Such a view is undoubtedly very trendy, and many people doubt that the Air Force really has such a strong strength? However, one exercise after another seems to prove that the combat effectiveness of the air force is getting stronger and stronger. In particular, as the Air Force's aircraft are becoming more and more advanced, the Air Force's formidable combat effectiveness is being brought into full play.

For this operation, the Air Force has deployed a large number of troops on the front line. Up to 6 fighter groups, two bomber groups and two attack aircraft groups. The establishment of the Imperial Air Force, two aircraft formed a two-plane formation. Two twin aircraft formed a squad. Three squadrons are one squadron of 12 aircraft each. Three squadrons were one group, plus four spare aircraft, for a total of forty aircraft each.

The brigade is now the largest establishment of the Imperial Air Force. As for the wing air cluster above the brigade. The Imperial Air Force is still being built. After all, because of the performance of the aircraft now, the Imperial Air Force has not yet been massively expanded. With only a thousand advanced aircraft now, it is enough to ensure the safety of the Empire's airspace and support the Empire's * army in battle. The main tasks of the Imperial Air Force are still two, on the one hand, to develop more advanced aircraft, and on the other hand, to train more pilots. In a future world war, the Imperial Air Force will be massively expanded, requiring not only a large number of advanced aircraft, but also a large number of pilots. The Imperial Air Force plans to train the number of pilots to ten thousand within ten years. Within fifteen years, the number will be increased to 20,000.

After the Imperial* troops were stationed in Western Siberia, they did not advance westward to the front because of the obstruction of the Russian Empire. However, more than a dozen field airfields were built along the Kostanay line, accommodating hundreds of Imperial aircraft. Once the war began, Imperial Air Force fighters would be able to take off from these field airfields and launch attacks on the enemy to support their own forces.

After the order of General Jiang Baili was issued, the field airfield near Kostanay immediately began to get busy. Ground crews are loading up the aircraft, refueling it, and checking the performance of the aircraft. The pilots are also being briefed on the mission.

On the afternoon of April 27, 4618 (20) of the Yellow Emperor Era, one plane after another took off from the field airfield and began to fly towards takeoff. These planes include not only bombers that warn of the huge bloated bombers, but also fighter jets that escort them, as well as attack aircraft designed to strike at ground targets.

In the first wave of attacks, the Imperial Air Force took off 72 fighters, 36 bombers, and 36 ground attack aircraft, which was already equivalent to half of the combat strength of the front-line air force. (To be continued.) )

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