Chapter 268: Santa fe

Chapter 268 Santa Fe (Page 1/1)

Ps: More than ten days off, sorry.

十五 On March 15, 1879, Santa Fe, a major town in northern Argentina.

"General, base camp calls."

"Read."

"The situation presented by your ministry is known. The base camp has already rescued the Cordoba Provincial Forces nearby. We hope that your officers and soldiers will bravely resist and persist until the reinforcements arrive.

President Mitre, March 15th, by wire. "

The communications officer opened a message and read.

"I see, go on."

Santa Fe's defensive commander Delgado waved and signaled the communications officer to leave.

"General Delgar, the enemy's offensive was fierce. My defensive forces fought for five days, with more than 3,000 casualties. If the president does not send a powerful force to reinforce it, Santa Fe City will not be able to sustain it for more than a week.

His subordinates implore the army to ask the president for help again, otherwise not only the city of Santa Fe will not be guaranteed, but the area along the Parana River may fall into the hands of the enemy. The battle of Santa Fe was very important. "

After the communications officer retired, Delgado's deputy Guzman said earnestly.

"Since the Grand President has ordered the Cordoba Provincial Army to assist our army, there is no need to ask for reinforcements from the base camp."

Delgarh waved his hand and rejected the other's suggestion.

"Ulquisar has always disobeyed the federal government's jurisdiction. Now that the main federal troops are fighting the Han Chinese, Urquisa can't wait to watch the liveliness. How can we honestly accept the order of the President to support us?

The troops in Urquiza and Cordoba are unreliable. If you want to solve the crisis in Santa Fe, you still have to rely on the reinforcements of the president. General, please ask you, and send a telegram to the president. "

"The president has his difficulties. As subordinates, we must also consider it for the president."

Delgall shook his head helplessly, silent for a while, and then said, "Also, for the sake of Santa Fe's security, I will send a telegram to the President, hoping that the President will deploy some troops to support us." ...

The heavy rain stopped, and the misty drizzle shrouded the positions after the fierce battle. Dozens of drenched soldiers laboredly pushed an artillery trapped in a mud pit.

"Everyone works hard, I shout to three and push hard together!"

A junior officer was shirtless and commanded more than twenty soldiers to push the artillery.

"One, two, three, get up!"

The puppet officer counted from one to three, then shouted, his feet crossed back to support his body, and his arms pushed the wheel on one side of the gun.

"One, two, one, two ..."

Twenty soldiers shouted the horns, bracing their strength, pushing the artillery step by step, and finally took more than 20 minutes to move the artillery to the predetermined position.

The busy soldiers rested under the humble wooden shed for a while, then they were still wearing wet rain, holding a hard distributed, and five or six people were sitting together, with a few canned foods. Make up for a rude lunch.

The heavy rain for several days caused the Parana River water level to rise, and the logistic teams departing from the country encountered obstacles in the process of marching towards the river port. Therefore, the supply of troops in the Santa Fe front line experienced a certain degree of shortage. The rations were not as plentiful as before the war.

The heavy rain weather increased the difficulty for the Han forces to attack the Santa Fe defense position. The delay of five days of high-intensity offensives did not achieve the set results and made Li Mingyuan anxious. Therefore, after yesterday ’s offensive defeat, Li Mingyuan suspended the continued attack. Operations, instead of using the noon break, personally came to the front positions to check the situation.

The long military boots stepped on the loose soil, raised his feet and splashed a low sound of water. Li Mingyuan walked on the rainy position without covering the rain with other people. He walked steadily toward the high ground on the left wing of the position. .

"His Highness, there is the Corinthian position outside Santa Fe."

He walked to the top of the high ground, and Mount Lin, commander of the offensive, pointed at the position on the other side of the high ground.

"Surrounded by mountains on both sides, backed by the tributaries of the Parana River, the Argentines set up their positions there, and it really is a good place to choose."

Li Ming overlooked the defensive deployment above the Collianster position and said.

"The Corinth position is connected to Santa Fe city across the river. When our army launched an attack, the heavy artillery in the city of Santa Fe could assist the Collinster position in the artillery fire against our army, so the first five days of the attack Because the impact of heavy artillery in Santa Fe has not been successful. "

"Why didn't our heavy artillery suppress the enemy? I remember that the 155mm heavy artillery regiment was shipped to the frontline troops two days ago. Didn't you fight back with 155mm heavy artillery?"

"Her Royal Highness, the distance of Santa Fe city is beyond the effective range of 155 mm. In yesterday's attack, his staff tried to counterattack with 155 mm artillery, but the effect was average. The fired shells did not effectively affect the Argentine artillery force, and the 155 mm The heavy artillery is huge and weighs a lot more than ordinary artillery. It is difficult to move in heavy rain. Not only can it not cause damage to the heavy artillery in Santa Fe, but it also has a limited impact on the Argentine troops above the Corinthian position. The millimeter artillery is reinforced, but in terms of offense, the help of the 155mm artillery is very limited ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Rollin explained.

"Rainstorm weather is a headache, but our military's strategic purpose is to use the superior strength and a large number of artillery to quickly win Santa Fe. Before the Argentine troops are not ready, destroy the Argentine central government and then other The local forces are divided and surrounded. If our army stays outside the Santa Fe city for too long, the Argentine central government will have more time to gather young people to participate in the war. At that time, if we want to win the entire Argentina, we will pay more. "

客观 There are objective reasons for the unsuccessful battle of Santa Fe. The sudden deterioration of the weather and the continuous rainstorm are one reason for the blockage of the battle, while the slow progress of the intelligence work is another.

Santa Fe City is a white-dominated city. It is difficult for the IDF's intelligence personnel to break into the Argentine garrison to obtain the required intelligence.

Puppet intelligence is the eye of military operations. Without the support of internal intelligence, the battle between Han and Argentina is left with a hard collision of strength.

"It is urgent to wait for the weather to improve before continuing to attack the city."

After thinking for a moment, Li Mingyuan had a decision in his mind, and continued, "The second and third divisions' machine guns and mortars are temporarily assigned to the first division. The artillery unit will also fully support your siege. I need the first division in the day after tomorrow. Take the Collins position before the night, remember that you must take the enemy position before the night after tomorrow. "

"Understand, within two days, won the Collinster position at all costs!") Book friends quickly pay attention!