"Minister of War and Chief of Staff of Turkey General Enver have personally led Turkish 3rd Army Corps to the front line. Moreover, they have also issued an order requiring the two armies on the front line to defend the line and not to retreat without permission. In this case, they should be able to withstand the Russian attack!" Gustav Streseman said.
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, Turkish Army can withstand the Russian attack no matter how bad it is. The Russian army's 44th, 45th and 46th Army Corps attacking Turkey do not have many troops. The three armies plus There are only 200,000 people in total. If Turkey can gather three armies, it will definitely be able to withstand Russians's attack! It is even possible to defeat Russians." General Rundstedt said.
Oscar nodded, although Turks was no longer impressive. But in the Middle East region, it is still a powerful country. The combat effectiveness of the 600,000-strong army equipped with German weapons cannot be underestimated.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, convey my gratitude to His Excellency the President of Turkey for everything Republic of Turkey has done for Allied Powers. Tell them to let their troops hold on. Our troops are already on their way to Persian Gulf." Oscar said.
At this time, Turks is willing to try his best to resist Russians, which is undoubtedly good news.
"Your Majesty, the real trouble is 47th Army Corps and 51st Army Corps under the Russian army Caucasian Front Army. These two armies are stronger in strength. At the same time, there are two tank divisions. Iranian Army, even if we try our best, we can't resist it." Field Marshal Manstein said.
Oscar looked serious. He thought for a while and then said, "Don't Iranian Army still have three armies? Let them gather their troops immediately and rush for reinforcements! Even if they can't withstand the attack of Russians, we must hold them back and delay them as much as possible. This will buy us enough time! In addition, let the Iraq people build a defense line in the Zarogus Mountains and rely on the mountains. The terrain can withstand the Russians. The powerful tank force of the Russians will never be able to exert much combat effectiveness in the mountainous area. In this case, there is no big problem in holding on for half a month. Tell the King of Iraq and King of Iran, as well as the senior military and political officials, that if they cannot hold back the Russians this time, their good days will be over!
Oscar is obviously determined this time. Kingdom of Iran and Kingdom of Iraq's König and the people in power are almost all supported by Germany. On the one hand, Germany is to control the oil resources here. On the other hand, it is also to use them to defend the interests of Germany at critical moments. However, if they are of no use at all, then Germany naturally has no need to keep them.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Field Marshal Manstein nodded. He felt the killing intent in Oscar's words. He naturally supports Oscar's decision. If you don't put pressure on those guys, they won't do their best. In that case, it would be impossible to hold back the Russian army.
"Your Majesty, if Kingdom of Iran and Kingdom of Iraq try their best, there won't be much of a problem in holding down Russians. After all, it only takes half a month. In time, our reinforcements will be able to arrive at Persian Gulf. By then, Russians will not be our opponent at all!" Prime Minister Wachth said optimistically.
Although 21st Army Corps and 22nd Army Corps of German military are also newly formed units, the combat effectiveness of German military is not comparable to that of the Russian army. Both armies were well-equipped troops. Although not as powerful as the 12 group armies on the front line, the gap is not big. Defeating the Russian army's Caucasian Front Army will be easy.
"Your Majesty, this time Buru's goal is completely aimed at our oil fields. If their Caucasian Front Army fails this time, there is no guarantee that they will not take other actions next time. We must strengthen the protection of the oil fields." Air Force Minister Albert? Field Marshal Kesselring said.
"You mean, Russians might use Bomber to bomb our oil field in Persian Gulf?" Oscar suddenly frowned.
Compared with the army's attack, the air force's bombing is more sudden and covert, and more difficult to guard against.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Buru sent out troops to attack Persian Gulf this time. I'm afraid the greater purpose is to capture it rather than destroy it. If they find that they can't If they occupy Persian Gulf, they will definitely find a way to destroy the oil fields there. Deploying Bomber for bombing is undoubtedly the best way!" Albert Field Marshal Kesselring said.
"However, Russians's SB Bomber has insufficient range and may not be able to threaten our oil fields." Oscar said.
Buru In the aviation industry, there is no doubt that it lags behind the world's first-class standards. Their SB2 Bomber has a maximum range of only 980 kilometers. If you take off from Russia, you can reach Germany's oil fields in Iraq and Kuwait, but you may not be able to bomb Germany's oil fields in Saudi Arabia. In addition, after these Bomber launch an attack, they cannot go back. Because there is not enough fuel.
"Buru's SB2 Bomber cannot reach our oil fields. However, Americans's B-17 Bomber can. If United States joins the war, or Americans If shamelessly lets their Bomber troops be painted with the Bolshevik Air Force logo and launch an attack, our oil fields will be exposed within the strike radius of their Bomber!" Albert Field Marshal Kesselring continued.
Oscar's face suddenly became ugly. He knew that this was definitely possible. Americans will do anything to defeat Germany.
"No, the air defense in the Middle East area must be strengthened immediately. Imperial Air Force will deploy an aviation cluster to station Persian Gulf. Deploy more air defense Radar to ensure the safety there! If necessary, more air forces can be stationed!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. In the short term, one aviation cluster is enough. If we can capture Caucasus and then push further into Bu Russia, even the B-17 Bomber of Americans will not be able to reach our oil fields." Albert Field Marshal Kesselring said.
Oscar nodded, he thought for a while, then looked at General Rundstedt and said.
"I plan to organize 21st Army Corps, 22nd Army Corps, and Turkish Army in the theater to form Imperial Army Group. General Rundstedt, are you willing to serve as Commander of this Army Group?"
General Rundstedt was stunned for a moment, then his face beamed with joy. "His Majesty the Emperor, I am willing to help!"