Chapter 400: Containing the West

If there were still people who doubted Andre's words half a month ago, now no one doubts Andre anymore.

Iran, without any external assistance, resisted the offensive of the US military in Tehran. The Americans used tanks, planes and artillery in an attempt to occupy Tehran, but even in this situation, the Iranians relied on simple light weapons to resist the American attack!

From the photos taken by satellites, we can see that the places attacked by the Americans have all become ruins. It is even more tragic than the defense of Leningrad and Stalingrad. Many Iranians used their lives to resist the American attack!

In half a month, the American casualties exceeded 10,000, while the Iranians died between 50,000 and 100,000!

In the Kremlin, the senior officials who decided the fate of the Red Empire were all in high spirits at this time. Although Andrei did not come, it was impossible for him to run to Moscow every few days. After all, Uzbekistan was where he should stay.

"Andrei's strategic insight is quite good!" Gromyko, who was skeptical about Andrei's statement half a month ago, now praised him highly. Facts proved that Andrei was right!

You know, up to now, the Americans have not entered the main city! If they really want to conquer the whole of Tehran, they will probably have to pay 20,000 to 30,000 casualties, right? In the entire Vietnam War, the United States lost only more than 50,000 people. Now, in the battle of Tehran, the United States has lost so many people. Will the Congress still support Carter's war?

"We have also noticed that the Iraqi offensive is going smoothly. The southern army has occupied most of the territory of Khuzestan Province in western Iran. The Iraqis are in high spirits and are ready to continue their offensive to the east. Are the Iranians at risk of losing their country?" said the KGB chairman.

"Probably not. The reason why Iraq is progressing smoothly now is because it is in the plains. Once we enter the mountains, the Iranians' counterattack will be fierce." Ustinov said: "Now, what we need to consider is the US plan to increase troops. Obviously, the battle in Tehran has exceeded the US's previous estimates. The current American troops are insufficient, so they will definitely need to increase their troops."

Increase troops! Where will the Americans increase troops from? In addition to the mainland, it is naturally Europe. Half a month ago, Andre proposed the idea of ​​holding a military exercise. After a comprehensive simulation by the Ministry of National Defense, it has now been confirmed! The time is just right!

With such an exercise, let's see how the Americans can increase their troops! Let's see what the Europeans will do!

"I have decided to hold our West-79 military exercise on August 21!" Andropov said, "This is the most important military exercise since the founding of the Soviet Union. In addition to the participating troops confirmed in the exercise, the senior commanders of other major military regions must observe on site! We also invite Western observers to observe our exercise!"

Drill! Drill!

After the news that the Soviet Union was about to hold military exercises was broadcast by Moscow TV, the entire West was instantly shocked. Damn, what are the Soviets going to do?

West-79, the code name of this exercise, indicates that it is aimed at the West! The top leaders of various countries immediately raised their vigilance. At this time, the US Secretary of State was traveling around Western European countries, trying to persuade them to send some troops to join the US battle against Tehran. Originally, Britain had already agreed to send several troops. Now, after receiving the news that the Soviets were going to conduct military exercises, the British Prime Minister changed his mind in an instant and decided to survive the Soviet exercises first!

Britain, France, Spain, and even Turkey sent observers! The United States also wanted to send a few observers, but was sternly rejected by the Soviet Union. Unless the United States withdrew its troops from Iran, the peace-loving Soviet Union would not allow the aggressor United States to observe its own exercises!

In fact, the United States did not need to observe on site at all. Countless reconnaissance satellites adjusted their orbits, flew over the vast land of the Soviet Union, and aimed at the Soviet railways.

As the main artery of the national economy and an important means of military mobilization, in the past few days, Soviet troops have been rapidly mobilized to the exercise area through a series of military trains.

This is what we are showing to the West! The Soviet Union's war potential is no longer what it was during World War II. The Soviet army is assembled very quickly!

Moreover, as a blatant display of the Soviet Union’s armed forces, their tanks were transported on the railway without any tarpaulin covering them!

"Bang, bang." The military train moved forward on the railway, and the sound made countless people sleepy.

Sitting in a carriage with other soldiers, Tikhonov was filled with excitement.

Since coming to the Moscow Military District from the Far Eastern Military District and becoming the commander of the 4th Armored Division, Tikhonov has felt that he has a heavy responsibility.

After arriving at the army, the biggest test for Tikhonov was to rectify the army and remove all the princelings in the army! In this regard, Tikhonov carried out it very thoroughly. Anyone who failed to meet the assessment standards would automatically leave! No matter what the other party's backing was! With the support of General Andrei and General Secretary Andropov, the reform was relatively smooth.

Afterwards, relying on the 300 men brought back from the Far East and the newly recruited tank soldiers, Tikhonov began to train his army desperately. The T-80 is the latest equipment of his side, and they can't let these equipment go blind! In particular, when the digital system was installed in the tank, it inspired the entire tank division to learn new equipment and new technologies. Now, even ordinary tankers can operate computers skillfully and use these complex information equipment!

This exercise is a test for us, and we must do it well!

"Commander, we are about to arrive in Poland." Tikhonov raised his head and looked at the chief of staff beside him. Yaklekov, who also came from the old unit, was talking to him.

"Okay, inform our soldiers that as soon as the train stops, our battle will begin! Everyone, get your spirits up. Anyone who fails in the exercise will be kicked out of the 4th Armored Division!"

"Yes!" said Yaklekov.

"Ding, ding." The tank soldiers scattered in various carriages, the commander held a portable terminal and saw the commands appearing on the monochrome LCD display on it.

"The division headquarters has issued an order that once you get off the vehicle, you must show your courage to fight!"

"Yes!" The tankmen's voices echoed throughout the carriage.

With the advantage of information-based equipment, the command system has been flattened. When necessary, the division commander can directly command the tanks on the front line!