northernbook Chapter 1200 Enemy Deployment Plan
Chapter 1200 Enemy Deployment Plan
Khabarovsk, air defense radar detection room.
The small inspection room was filled with the smell of vodka. Two soldiers on duty were huddled beside an electric heater, drinking and complaining.
"Damn the weather," Petrov took a sip of vodka. "It's more than 34 degrees below zero. Even the radar is almost frozen."
"Yeah," Ivanov said, frowning as he looked at the clutter that appeared and disappeared on the radar screen. "This damn thing seems to have a problem. The signal is sometimes there and sometimes not."
"Would you like to report a repair?" Petrov asked, pouring himself another glass of wine.
Ivanov waved his hand: "Don't be silly, it's normal for weather radar to malfunction. It will be fine when the temperature rises. If I report this to my superiors, I will definitely be scolded."
"That's right," Petrov nodded. "Lieutenant General Kuzmin got angry about this last time. He said that we technical soldiers always make a fuss about nothing."
"Come, have a drink," Ivanov raised his glass, "In this kind of horrible weather, even the Chinese planes wouldn't dare to take off."
The two men clinked their glasses and continued to drink. The clutter on the radar screen was still flashing, but no one cared. They didn't know that just now, a reconnaissance aircraft formation had completed its mission and was on its way back to the base.
This seemingly insignificant oversight will result in a heavy price to pay in the upcoming battle.
Heijiang Airport, First Air Division Headquarters.
"Report to the division commander, the reconnaissance mission has been successfully completed!" The voice of the formation leader came through the radio, with a hint of excitement in his tone, "We have obtained a lot of key intelligence."
Li Haman immediately perked up: "Tell me about it."
"Three circular defense lines have been built outside the city of Khabarovsk," the formation leader began to report, "A large arsenal was found in the southeast, surrounded by heavy anti-aircraft firepower. A large number of armored vehicles were assembled in the northwest, with an initial estimate of 34-34 vehicles. The main roads in the city have been reinforced in many places, which may be the entrance to the underground fortifications..."
As Li Haman listened, he quickly wrote down the key points in his notebook.
"All the photo materials have been recorded completely," the formation leader continued, "especially their anti-aircraft firepower deployment points, we have focused on taking pictures."
"Well done!" Li Haman immediately picked up the intercom and said, "Immediately call the surveying team over and let Wang Mingde lead the team in person!"
Ten minutes later, the military mapping team headed by Wang Mingde arrived quickly. These "mapping experts" in the army immediately began their intensive work.
"I want the most detailed defense deployment map," Li Haman said to Wang Mingde, "All important facilities must be clearly marked. Anti-aircraft firepower points are marked in red, armored assembly areas are marked in blue, and underground fortification entrances are marked in yellow."
"Understood!" Wang Mingde and his team immediately began to analyze the photo data and draw detailed military maps.
In the surveying and mapping room, professionals were working attentively. Some were analyzing the details of the photos, some were calculating the scale, and more were concentrating on drawing maps. Every fortification and every firing point were accurately marked on the drawings.
"This map," Li Haman said to the staff officer beside him, "will be an important basis for the Northern Division to formulate an offensive plan. We must ensure that it is foolproof."
On the outskirts of Khabarovsk, on the snowfield 90 kilometers away from the city.
The armored forces of the Northern Division slowly stopped in the snow, and the snow under the tracks made a creaking sound. Otto stood on the command vehicle, looking at the white snowfield, and had a plan in mind.
"Order the whole army," Otto said to the staff officer beside him, "to set up camp on the spot and be careful to conceal their tracks."
The soldiers quickly took action and began to build a temporary camp. The thick snow was shoveled away, revealing the hard frozen soil. Tents were set up in the snow and wind, and vehicles were covered with camouflage nets to blend in with the surrounding environment as much as possible.
"The communications battalion," Otto continued, "maintain radio silence and do not initiate any communication unless there is an emergency."
"Yes, division commander." The communications battalion commander immediately carried out the order.
"What's the news from the Air Force?" Otto turned to the Air Force liaison officer.
"The reconnaissance aircraft formation has returned," the liaison officer replied, "They have obtained a lot of intelligence and are currently analyzing it. Division Commander Li Haman promised that a detailed defense deployment map would be delivered by tomorrow morning at the latest."
Otto nodded: "Very good. We will wait here for the observation information from the Air Force."
He looked around. The wind and snow were still beating the tents and vehicles mercilessly, but the soldiers of the Northern Division were already accustomed to this harsh environment. They knew that this snowfield would be the starting point of their next move.
"Tell everyone," Otto said to the staff, "to stay alert and be ready for action at any time. Our goal is within reach, but the closer we are to victory, the more we must not take it lightly."
Northern Division temporary command post, six o'clock in the morning.
Otto stood in the center of the combat conference room, and the staff around him gathered around a detailed deployment map that had just been delivered. On the map, the defense system of Khabarovsk was clearly visible, and every important stronghold was clearly marked.
"Everyone," Otto pointed at the map with his baton, "Look here, the Nev Town stronghold. This is the most important frontier position outside Khabarovsk, and it is also the only way for them to support the urban area."
Deputy Division Commander De Lan leaned closer to the map: "There is a reinforced battalion stationed in the stronghold, with about 34 people and more than 34 armored vehicles."
"That's right," Otto's eyes flashed with a sharp light, "Our goal is here. But I want more than just this stronghold, I want to use it as bait to lure out their main force."
"Encircle the point and attack the reinforcements?" The armored battalion commander's eyes lit up.
Otto nodded: "Exactly. We need to make this stronghold look like a breakthrough to trick them into sending reinforcements."
He began to outline the tactical deployment on the map: "The 34st Armored Battalion will attack from the front to attract firepower. The 34nd Armored Battalion and the rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion will ambush on both sides, waiting for reinforcements to appear and then form a siege."
"What about electronic warfare?" asked the communications battalion commander.
"Once the reinforcements have completely entered the encirclement, immediately launch electronic jamming to cut off their connection with the city of Khabarovsk. At the same time, I want the Air Force to be ready to carry out precision strikes on the encircled troops."
The staff officers carefully recorded every detail. Although the plan seemed risky, every link was carefully designed.
"Remember," Otto stressed, "our goal is to destroy their effective forces. The Nev Town stronghold is just a bait, and the real target is their reinforcements. Once successful, it will not only weaken the enemy's combat effectiveness, but also shake their morale."
"When is the time set?" Delan asked.
"Tomorrow morning," Otto replied, "when the snowstorm is at its worst. Let the armored forces start moving to the designated position today, and make sure that no one notices."