Tsarist Russia: Please Call Me Your Majesty The Tsar

Chapter 154 Interspersed With Detours (Fourth More, Please Subscribe!)

The attack of the Second Army of the Eastern Army on the Shahe line of defense garrisoned by the Russian army ended in failure.

Not only failed to break through the Russian army's defense line, but also suffered heavy losses and paid a huge price.

After several days of attacks, the 3rd Division of the Toyo Army Infantry lost more than half of the battle. Especially the four infantry regiments as the main force suffered heavy losses. The entire infantry division was almost on the verge of losing combat effectiveness.

If it weren't for the current shortage of troops in the Eastern Army, General Obaogong might have asked the 3rd Infantry Division to withdraw to the country for rest. But now there are insufficient troops, even if they suffer heavy losses, the 3rd Infantry Division can only continue to stand on the front line.

The remaining three infantry divisions also suffered considerable losses. The entire Second Army lost more than 30,000 people.

This has caused the strength of the two sides to change.

The Eastern Army not only no longer has the advantage, but is still at a disadvantage.

This made the Dongyang Army's situation even more unfavorable in this battle.

"Your Excellency, the Russians' firepower is too strong. We can no longer attack with their powerful firepower. Although, the soldiers of the Empire are very brave

Fearless. However, if we continue to fight like this, we will suffer too much. "Major General Kubo Haruno, Chief of Staff of the Second Army~ suggested.

General Obaogong nodded, but his face was very ugly.

The battle is unfavorable, and he, the commander of the army, also has to bear a very large responsibility.

"Okubo-kun, do you have any suggestions?" General Okubo asked.

"Your Excellency, from the current point of view, it is almost impossible for us to break through the Russian defense line from the front. Therefore, I suggest that we might as well go around from the flank

If it can be successful, it can directly attack the Russians' flanks. Maybe "we will be able to break through the Russian defense line in one fell swoop." Major General Oku Yono said, pointing to the battle map.

As the saying goes, if you are rich, you will be covered by firepower, and if you are poor, you will be interspersed with detours. This is a very classic tactic.

In another time and space, don't rabbits often use this trick when facing the enemy's powerful firepower?

"Flanking around? This is a good way. However, we simply don't have any extra troops to penetrate. Our frontal defense line must be maintained. Otherwise, once the army is deployed for penetration, even if it succeeds, we will have no chance." Enough power to break through the Russian defenses!" General Obögon was a little annoyed.

"Your Excellency, Commander, we do not have enough troops. But don't forget that there are still troops in the country." Major General Okubo Kanno reminded.

General Obao Gong frowned: "You mean the Fourth Army?"

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander. The Third Army has already started to land. However, their combat mission is to take down Lushun Fortress. Therefore, we can't count on it. The Fourth Army has already mobilized three infantry divisions. The first army has been reinforced, and there are still three infantry divisions left. It is just right for the fourth army to undertake the task of interspersed and roundabout. Let the navy directly escort them, land at Yingkou, and then go straight to the Russians' flanks.

We launched an attack from the front. Under such a two-sided fight, the Russians will definitely collapse. At that time, we can easily defeat the Russians and annihilate them

Major General Haruno Okubo revealed his plan in full.

"Yoshi! Okubo-kun, this is a very good tactic, I'll send a telegram to the country right now." General Oba Gong nodded repeatedly.

Under the circumstances of being unable to attack for a long time and the battle was unfavorable, General Ao Baogong had no other choice but to ask for help from the country. Otherwise, once the battle fails, the consequences will be very serious. At that time, I am afraid that he will only have to apologize.

"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" Major General Haruno Okubo replied.

Oriental Empire, Winter Beijing, Ministry of War.

Lieutenant General Terauchi Masaki, Minister of the Army of the Eastern Empire, General Oyama Iwa, Chief of Army Staff and Commander of the Manchurian Army, General Nozu Michitsuki, Director of Education and Commander of the Fourth Army, and others are discussing the current battle situation.

There is no doubt that the current war is undoubtedly very unfavorable to the Eastern Empire.

Whether it was on the Koryo Peninsula or the Liaodong Peninsula, the Dongyang Army's offensive failed to succeed, but was resisted by the Tsarist Russian Army. Moreover, it was also caused great damage by the powerful firepower of the Tsarist Russian Army.

This is undoubtedly difficult for the Eastern Army to accept.

At first, they hoped to mobilize heavy troops at the beginning of the war, defeat the Tsarist Russian army in one fell swoop, injure them severely, and strive for a favorable situation.

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But now, they have been unable to gain an advantage on the battlefield.

The reinforcements of the Tsarist Russian Army have been continuously reinforcing the Far East from other regions.

If this continues, the military superiority of the Eastern Army will no longer exist.

At that time, it will undoubtedly be even more difficult for them to defeat the Tsarist Russian Empire.

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, Your Excellency Director of Education, the current battle situation is very unfavorable to us. The First Army, after receiving reinforcements from three infantry divisions, has already begun to attack. However, the Russians are also gathering strength. On the Hanjiang River and the Rang line. Even if we have a great advantage in military strength, the First Army will not be able to make a breakthrough in a short time.

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On the other side of the Second Army, the attack on the Russian Shahe line of defense has ended in failure. After a few days of fighting, the entire Second Army lost more than 30,000 people. If the offensive continues, the losses of the Second Army may be even greater. "

Lieutenant General Zhengyi in the temple was very distressed.

"It seems that we have to invest more power. Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to defeat the Russians!" General Da Shanyan said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Chief of Staff. The Second Army suggested that the Fourth Army attack Yingkou, and then attack the flanks of the Russian Shahe line of defense, and cooperate with them in combat. Under the attack from both sides, they can break through the Russian line of defense in one fell swoop." Terauchi Masaki The lieutenant general continued.

"This is one way. In other words, there is undoubtedly no other better choice at the moment." General Dashanyan nodded repeatedly.

"Then, let me lead the remaining three infantry divisions of the Fourth Army to attack. For the sake of the empire, we must defeat the Russians. Otherwise, the empire's plans for many years will completely fail!" General Notsu Michitsuki There is no hesitation.

"Then I will leave it to the Director of Education!" Lieutenant General Terauchi Masaki bowed to General Notsu Douki.

"It's all for the Empire!" General Nozu Michiru replied.

Subsequently, the remaining 5th, 10th, and 14th Infantry Divisions of the Fourth Army of the Eastern Army boarded a ship from the mainland of the Eastern Empire, and under the cover of the navy, they went straight to Yingkou and left for righteousness. .