Chapter 978: Turkey (1)
In the headquarters of the Turkish army outside the city, Kemal was discussing the shape of the battlefield with several of his generals.
Although, theoretically, as the supreme commander of the entire Turkish army, it seems that Kemal should not be present here. It's just that the battle situation this time is different from usual after all, as long as the Turkish army can capture such a city this time, then it is equivalent to a breakthrough in the area occupied by the Greeks.
The Turkish army, which was already becoming more and more courageous, only had to follow this breakthrough to completely drive the Greeks out of Turkeyββββββ if things were likely to go so smoothly.
Although now the Turks can be said to be more and more courageous, in the last few battles, almost all have gained a certain advantage. But after all, Greece still has a strong strength, and it is by no means something that can be easily defeated in one or two battles.
Coupled with the importance of this battle, this also means that Kemal must supervise the battle hereββββββ to be honest, although the Turkish army has fought well during this time, at least in the face of the Greeks, it can gain the upper hand in most cases, but this does not mean that the Turkish army is really not afraid of death.
There is no way, after all, the foundation is too poor, as a unit established on the basis of the Turkish army in the past, the combat ability of the Turkish army is only equivalent to about the second rate, and it is still a strong one.
It's just that the strength of the Greeks is not very good, and it is with the support of Soviet Russia that the Turks can fight like this...
But in any case, the current situation is still very advantageous for the Turks after all. Therefore, although the guns and cannons in the city not far away were shocking, both Kemal and some other generals looked relaxed.
Even the Russian advisers on the sidelines were the sameββββββ of course, for them, it would be better if they could carry a bottle of wine in their hands at this time, preferably Russian vodka.
It's a pity that this is impossible, after all, the religion that Turkey believes in strictly prohibits such things as alcohol. In this way, although these Soviet and Russian advisers were addicted to alcohol one by one, they could only endure it.
No way. After all, it's a matter of religion. If it's just a common question. Maybe it's nothing, but a lot of things can get troublesome when it comes to religion.
Even in many cases, for some religious madmen, even if the fate of the country is ruined, I am afraid that the problem of religion is more severe.
So despite the fact that now Turkey is very dependent on Soviet Russia. But these Soviet and Russian advisers did not dare to rely on this. Ignoring the feelings of the Turks. This is not surprising at all. After all, Turkey is very important to Soviet Russia now, and Soviet Russia does not want to have anything dirty with the Turks over the sake of drinking.
Even the upper echelons of the Soviet-Russian advisory group did not have the courage to drink in front of the Turks.
After all, the internal rules of Soviet Russia are very strict. If it is really known by the domestic authorities that they are in trouble with the Turks because of drinking, there is no doubt that they will definitely not be able to eat and walk around.
Of course, this is only on the surface, in fact, they will still drink some secretly in the mainland. After all, the Russians want them to control themselves from drinking, which is inevitably too difficult.
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In fact, the Turks also know that these Russians often drink secretly, but because they still need Soviet Russia now, the Turks only turn a blind eye.
It's just that despite this, these Turks are still relatively dissatisfied.
Of course, under Kemal's handling, these were still relatively properly resolved. At least for the time being, the Turks, at the behest of Kemal, have exercised sufficient restraint, and this is enough.
"General..."Walking to Kemal's side, looking at the sand table below, Karyev, the deputy head of the Soviet Russian delegation, said happily. Congratulations, I believe that your country will soon win this battle, you only need to occupy the city, and then your country can tear a hole in the Greeks, and then it will no longer be a dream to drive the Greeks out of Turkey. β
Although the fact that the Russians secretly drank behind their backs made many Turks disgusted. But Kemal is different from ordinary people, he is well aware that there are still many places in Turkey that need to rely on Soviet Russia, so on the surface it is the same as usual.
"On behalf of the Turkish people, I also need to thank your country for its support to us..."Looking at Karyev in front of him, Kemal also had a warm smile on his face. If it were not for the support of your country, our country would not have been able to win such a light victory in this war, which is entirely the result of the joint efforts of the Turkish and Russian peoples..."
I have to say that as a general who used to be a relatively high-ranking general in the Turkish Empire, Kemal is indeed a politician's material, so the high-sounding words are indeed leaky. And looking at Kemal's appearance, Karyev, although he did not particularly believe it in his heart, did not say anything more.
He was not at all worried that Kemal and the Turks would betray Soviet Russia, after all, the only thing the Turks could rely on at the moment was Soviet Russia. And because of this war, the Turks also fell out with the West, in this case, is there any other way out for the Turks except to defect to Soviet Russia?
At least in Karyev's view, which is why Russian aid has been sent to Turkey.
In fact, Karyev did not look down on these Turks, because Karev was also a former officer in the Russian army and had fought against the Turks in the Caucasus campaign.
It has to be said that although the Russians are indeed more bearish in the face of the Germans, they are still more effective in dealing with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Turks. At least in the Caucasus theater, although Russia also suffered the losses of the Turks, it has always had the advantage in most cases.
To be honest, when I first arrived in Turkey. Karyev was really worried that these Turks would not be able to hold them up. Fortunately, the Greeks on the opposite side did not have much strength, so with the assistance of the Soviet Russian advisory group and, most importantly, the weapons and equipment provided by the Soviet and Russian sides, the Turks soon seized the initiative on the battlefield.
And for Karyev, there is nothing more worthy of joy than victory.
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While Kemal and Karyev were still talking with smiles in the headquarters, the battle in the city was getting hotter and hotter.
"Give me all the rush! Rush! β
Drawing his command knife and glancing at the Greeks who had been suppressed on the other side, a Turkish officer shouted loudly.
As his command knife fell, a large number of Turkish soldiers rushed to the other side of the street under the cover of machine gunners, armed with rifles aided by Soviet and Russian aid.
Seeing that these Turkish soldiers were getting closer and closer to the positions of Soviet Russia. But I saw that a lot of bullets suddenly fell on the Soviet and Russian sides. Almost in the blink of an eye, the Turks have turned their backs on their backs. Dozens of casualties were paid on the spot, and even the offensive of the Turks suffered a certain setback.
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Seeing that a bullet landed not far away and was ejected, the Turkish officer who had just drawn his command knife glanced at the other side without changing his face.
"Can't the Heavy hold them down!"
"Yes, yes, yesβ" Standing next to the officer, his deputy didn't dare to show his head like him. It's just that the suppression effect is not particularly good. Battalion commander. Why don't we ask our superiors to support it with artillery? β
Of course, he could not have said field artillery. Not to mention field artillery, even mountain artillery may be difficult to get in. After all, the fighting these days has left the entire city in tatters, let alone getting field artillery into the city. This is an exaggeration.
As for directly letting the artillery shell outside the city? Come on, they're still in the city, and if it's really shelled like this, who knows if they will be injured by mistake?
You know, the accuracy of the artillery in these years is not very high, the most important thing is that the artillery of the Turkish army can almost be said to be some two knives, and when the actual battle is carried out, it is just to throw the shells on the opposite position, and even if it is so, there is always an inaccurate time, and now let the artillery people support outside, then they are definitely tired.
So in fact, the artillery he proposed meant mortars.
Although field artillery certainly can't be used in the city, mortars are no problem. After all, the mortars themselves can also provide some support in the city, and it has to be said that the ability of the mortars in the Turkish army is obviously much stronger than that of the field artillery regimentββββββ at least they will not throw shells on their own heads, which alone is already very admirable.
Perhaps he also knew that if he continued to send people to charge, he would only increase the casualties, so the officer did not insist, but nodded. "Okay, let's get some mortars from above..."
"Yesβ" said this, and the deputy just now glanced at his commander with some hesitation. But, sir, should you be careful, there are too many stray bullets right now, in case..."
To be honest, watching the stray bullets flying around the officer kept flying, he was also worried. After all, bullets don't have eyes, and who knows when one will land on his body.
However, after the officer heard the words of his subordinates, he said a little unconcerned. "Don't worry, the bullet that can kill me hasn't been made yet, don't worry, you can quickly go and ask your superiors for artillery support..."
Looking at the calm face, there were really some officers who did not change their faces when Taishan collapsed in front of them, and the deputy's face also showed a look of admiration.
But just as he was about to turn around, he suddenly heard the sound of a bullet coming very close, and it seemed to pass through something. Immediately afterwards, he saw that a hole had been opened in his chief's left cheek, and the commander, who had just been majestic, stood in place for a while, and then couldn't help but fall to the ground, and he couldn't live on the spot...
Glancing at the chief lying on the ground, the deputy hurriedly rushed forward, but at this time, even the blind person could see that this person was no longer saved. Having said that. The deputy still called the medics, as for himself?
Now that the commander is dead, this force can only be entrusted to him first.
However, he did not intend to overturn the previous battle plan at all, after all, he knew very well how difficult it would be to capture the opposite position without sufficient artillery support.
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In such a large battlefield, tens of thousands of people fought each other, and the death of a small officer was indeed nothing, let alone the death of a stray bullet.
Therefore, the death of that person just now attracted almost no attention from anyone.
With the support of artillery fire. The deputy's troops quickly broke through the opponent's defenses. Although those Greeks also made a very good performance in the position. But the Turks had a considerable advantage in both strength and equipment, and the momentum of the Greeks could be said to have become weaker and weaker during this time, and the Greeks, who were getting weaker and weaker, no longer felt that they could win.
However, although the Turks are not afraid of death. But it has to be said. The Greeks were not very strong. Plus there is the aid of Soviet Russia. So almost by the afternoon of the same day, the Turks had the upper hand in the battle.
So after more than three days of fierce fighting, the Turks finally drove the Greeks out of the city. Successfully captured the city, which had been occupied by the Greeks for more than half a year, and tore a hole in the Greeks' defensive circle.
After tearing a hole, the next thing for the Turks to sit on seemed to be much simpler, and all they had to do was to drive the Greeks off the peninsula.
And with one victory after another, the confidence of the Turks has clearly swelled a lot.
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In the newly recovered city, the Turks and its inhabitants are celebrating.
Although the losses of the Turks in this battle were not small, especially many residents of the city were accidentally injured in the battle, and I don't know how many were buried along with the entire house because of the shelling, so that the Turkish army had to find a way to carry out rescue work not long after entering the city.
But in any case, the victory encouraged the Turks.
Naturally, while celebrating, the Turks did not drink, which somewhat disappointed the equally happy Russians. After all, for these Russians, it is really impossible to live without wine.
Fortunately, they usually hide some, and the Turks do not drink, but the Greeks do, and every time there is a trophy, the Russians always try to get some in their hands, so when the Turks celebrate, these Russians are also secretly celebrating.
The Turks were not unaware of this, but on this festive day, in the end, the Turks chose to turn a blind eye instead of destroying the current festive atmosphere.
But...
While Kemal was still there celebrating, a man suddenly walked over and whispered softly in Kemal's ear for a while.
Kemal, who was celebrating with his subordinates, first showed a look of surprise on his face after hearing this whisper, and then nodded after frowning.
"Everyone, you celebrate first, and I have something to do here to get out of the way..."
After saying that, Kemal left the room and went to another place, which is now the headquarters of the Turkish army.
There he saw a person usually only seen in the southern regions of Turkey, the Chinese ...
At least he could see that the person in front of him was indeed a yellow person.
"General Kemal..."Looking at Kemal, who had just walked into the room, the man who was looking at the map on the wall turned around with a smile on his face.
"You are?" After staring coldly for a moment, Kemal found a place to sit down.
"Contemptible Leng Shan, this time on behalf of the Chinese government, I came to see the general..."
Saying this, Leng Shan didn't care that Kemal didn't let him sit down, so he found a place to sit down. Kemal's face naturally showed a trace of dissatisfaction with this, but Leng Shan didn't care.
Although he was very dissatisfied with Leng Shan's appearance, Kemal was also aware of the strength of China at the moment. After all, although the current Turkish army can be said to be constantly victorious in the battle against the Greeks, it has always suffered great losses in the battle with the Chinese, and on several occasions it was even annihilated by the Wehrmacht located in Turkey by one or two hundred thousandββββββ this number is of course no problem in Europe, but in Turkey, it is already a very staggering number for the Turks, and the only thing that makes the Turks fortunate is that every time Chinese after annihilating a large number of Turkish troops, They quickly retreated from their original positions and did not continue to occupy Turkish territory, otherwise Kemal would not know what the price would have to be paid even if he was confident of victory. "You're here on behalf of the Chinese government?"
Glancing at Leng Shan coldly, Kemal said a little coldly. "What is the purpose for which your government has sent you? How don't I think we have anything to talk to you China..." (To be continued......