allonlinenovel Chapter 1183: River Bank Defense
Chapter 1183: River Bank Defense
Blagoveshchensk, the front line of the Tsarist Russian defense line.
With the arrival of the 27th Motorized Infantry Division, the entire Blagoveshchensk defense began to be rebuilt rapidly. Under the command of the commander, the Russian soldiers deployed their defenses in a tense and orderly manner.
On the river bank, engineers were stepping up the construction of fortifications. Bulldozers and excavators roared, and soldiers sweated profusely as they dug trenches and bunkers. Sandbags were piled up one by one to form a solid line of defense. Engineers used wood and steel plates to reinforce bunkers to resist possible artillery attacks.
"Quick! Pile these sandbags on the bunkers!" an engineer commander shouted, "We must complete the fortifications before the enemy arrives!"
On the commanding heights of the river bank, anti-tank guns and mobile anti-aircraft firepower were being deployed. Soldiers carefully pushed the anti-tank guns to the designated positions and adjusted the firing range to ensure that they could cover the entire crossing area. The mobile anti-aircraft firepower was deployed in the hidden woods, disguised as ordinary bushes to avoid being discovered by enemy reconnaissance aircraft.
"Anti-tank guns are in place!" an artilleryman reported, "The firing range has been adjusted and it's ready to fire!"
"The anti-aircraft firepower is ready," another soldier added, "We will hit the enemy planes head-on when they come into range!"
At the same time, Major General Smirnov personally commanded the troops to set up camouflage positions on the river bank. Soldiers used camouflage nets and branches to cover tanks and armored vehicles, trying to blend in with the surrounding environment. Camouflage positions can not only confuse enemy reconnaissance, but also give the enemy a fatal blow at a critical moment.
"The disguise must be realistic," Major General Smirnov warned, "so that the enemy can't easily discover our true position."
In the rear, the supply lines were also operating intensively. Trucks drove into the defense zone one after another, delivering ammunition, fuel and food. Logisticians were busy distributing supplies to various positions to ensure that the needs of the soldiers on the front line were met.
"Ammunition supplies are in place!" A logistics officer reported, "Each position is equipped with sufficient ammunition."
"The fuel has been replenished," another officer added, "and all vehicles are fully fueled and ready to go into battle."
In the command post, Colonel Konovalov and Major General Smirnov were busy working on a battle plan. The enemy's possible attack routes and our defensive focus were marked on the map, and the commanders carefully studied every detail.
"We must use artillery and anti-tank fire to weaken the enemy's offensive power before they cross the river," said Colonel Konovalov, "while anti-aircraft firepower must ensure that the enemy's air support is ineffective."
"That's right," Major General Smirnov nodded, "our troops must remain highly alert and be ready to respond to enemy raids at any time."
As time went by, the defense line of Blagoveshchensk gradually took shape. Soldiers stood at their respective posts, keeping a close eye on the movements on the other side of the river. Although they had felt desperate for a time due to the air raid last night, the arrival of the 27th Motorized Infantry Division rekindled their fighting spirit.
Blagoveshchensk Command Post, 1 p.m.
Colonel Konovalov and Major General Smirnov stood in front of a huge topographic map, carefully studying the terrain along the Risu River.
"The Lisu River is fast-flowing and wide at this time of year," Konovalov said, pointing to the map with his baton. "This is our biggest natural barrier. If the enemy wants to cross the river, they must first build a pontoon bridge."
"That's right," Smirnov nodded, "As long as we can prevent them from building pontoon bridges, their armored forces will not be able to cross the river. I suggest deploying heavy firepower at these commanding heights." He marked several key locations on the map.
"The 34th Division's anti-tank guns and heavy machine guns can completely cover these possible crossing points," Smirnov continued, "Once we find the enemy's engineering units, we will immediately open fire and never give them a chance to build a pontoon bridge."
Konovalov thought: "But the enemy's air superiority is too obvious. We must find a way to protect these firing points."
"I have ordered the engineers to build underground bunkers overnight," Smirnov pointed to several marks, "These firing points will be protected by solid concrete bunkers, which can preserve their strength even if they are attacked by air. At the same time, we will set up a large number of camouflage positions around them to distract the enemy's attention."
"Good idea," Konovalov nodded approvingly, "What about the deployment of the reserve forces?"
"The reserve will be divided into three battle groups," Smirnov drew several arrows on the map, "and deployed at these three locations. Once the enemy's main crossing point is found, we can concentrate our forces to counterattack within 34 minutes."
Just as Konovalov was about to speak, Smirnov suddenly lowered his voice and said, "There is another good news, Comrade Colonel. The 34st Motorized Rifle Division has set out from Vladivostok and is expected to arrive here in two days."
&34；第31师？&34；科诺瓦洛夫眼前一亮，&34；那可是一支王牌部队。&34；
"Yes," Smirnov smiled, "They are not only well-equipped, but also brought the latest "Tornado" self-propelled anti-aircraft guns. With their support, we can rebuild a complete air defense network."
&34；两天......&34；科诺瓦洛夫思索着，&34；我们必须坚持住。只要第31师到达，形势就会完全不同。&34；
"So," Smirnov pointed to the river bank, "our first priority now is to prevent the enemy from crossing the river. The Lisu River will become their nightmare."
"Agreed," Konovalov picked up the phone, "I will order the artillery to adjust the firing range and focus on covering all possible pontoon bridge erection points. At the same time, the reconnaissance troops must monitor the movements on the other side of the river 34 hours a day."
"I will personally lead the patrol of the front-line positions," Smirnov said, "and ensure that every firing point strictly implements the camouflage regulations. We must make sure that the enemy's reconnaissance aircraft will not find anything."
The two commanders looked at each other, their eyes flashing with determination. The Lisu River is not only a natural barrier, but also the starting point of their counterattack. As long as they hold this river, they can buy precious time for the arrival of the 31st Division.
On the other side of the river, Chinese scouts took up a hidden position.
In a dense forest, several Chinese scouts were lying on the ground, carefully observing the movements on the other side of the river through binoculars. The river was flowing rapidly, and occasionally a few water birds flew by, breaking the brief tranquility.
"Look, there's movement over there," a scout whispered, pointing to a high ground on the opposite bank.
Through telescopes, the scouts could clearly see that the Russian soldiers were busy building fortifications. Bulldozers and excavators dug trenches on the high ground, and soldiers shuttled back and forth in the trenches, carrying sandbags and wood.
"They are reinforcing their defenses," the scout whispered, "it seems the enemy has realized our possible plan to cross the river."
Another scout quickly recorded his observations in his notebook: "There is heavy firepower deployed on the high ground, probably anti-tank guns and mobile anti-aircraft firepower."
"Pay attention to camouflage," the squad leader reminded, "They may set up camouflage positions around to confuse our reconnaissance."
The scouts continued to observe and found that the Tsarist Russian soldiers on the opposite bank were using camouflage nets and branches to cover their tanks and armored vehicles, trying to blend in with the surrounding environment.
"They are camouflaging their heavy equipment," the scout noted. "Pay special attention to the location of these camouflaged positions."
"Also," the captain pointed to the river bank, "they have set up multiple layers of defense on the river bank, apparently to prevent us from building a pontoon bridge."
"Yes," the scout nodded, "We need to find their firing points, especially those hidden anti-tank guns and mobile anti-aircraft firepower."
"Continue to observe," the squad leader ordered, "We must grasp the details of the enemy's deployment and provide accurate intelligence for the subsequent crossing operation."
The scouts waited patiently in their concealed positions, recording every detail, knowing that this intelligence would be crucial to the upcoming crossing of the river.
"One more thing," the squad leader added, "pay attention to their supply lines. See if there are any new reinforcements."
"Understood," the scouts continued to observe, "We will keep a close eye on the movements on the other side."
On this tranquil river surface, the scouts used their eyes and pens to record every movement on the other side of the river, providing the most reliable intelligence support for China's river crossing operation.