Chapter 473 Chabahar Port

Facing Molenko, Choibalsan saluted again.

"Now that our 149th Infantry Division has arrived, let us defend these borders." Choibalsan said, "We will completely crush the American conspiracy!"

It can be said that our own infantry division has been specially trained for mountainous terrain. The BTR infantry fighting vehicle is very adaptable to mountainous terrain. Coupled with the cooperation of armed helicopters, it is simply the enemy's nightmare.

During the initial training, Choibalsan already knew how effective Comrade Andrei's adjustments were. Although they lost more main battle tanks, their power in mountain warfare was even stronger. To be fair, main battle tanks have almost no advantages in mountainous combat.

This was also the plan when the original plan was formulated. According to convention, the two sides should have handed over the work at this time. Molenko would need to say that our unit was ordered to withdraw its defense, and Choibalsan would say that our unit was ordered to take over the defense.

However, there was a strange light in Molenko's eyes: "Commander Choibalsan, how long will it take for the follow-up troops to arrive?"

The 149th Infantry Division in Choibalsan is only the vanguard, and there will be several mechanized infantry divisions behind it. In the end, the number of troops stationed here will be at least five divisions in size.

"We are walking the fastest. The 5th Guards Division behind us should take another five hours to arrive," said Choibalsan.

The 5th Division behind was a heavily motorized infantry division. Its main battle tanks were T-80s, which were very fuel-intensive. They had to refuel at least three or four times along the way, so they moved slowly.

"That's enough." Molenko said, "During these five hours, you will change guard first, and our airborne troops will rest. After five hours, I hope you can lend us some BTR infantry fighting vehicles and Hind helicopters."

Molenko's words made Choibalsan stunned: "What do you want these for?"

"With the arrival of our heavy troops, there will be no problem in defending the border and preventing the American counterattack. However, our strategic goal has not been achieved. For example, the southern port of Chabahar is still in the hands of the Iranians. We must act as soon as possible to prevent the Americans from getting there first!"

Southward passage! In order for the Soviet Union to open up the southward passage, of course, it had to have an entrance to the sea in the southernmost part! And from the map, we can see that the southern port of Chabahar is the most suitable choice!

If it weren't for the limited strength of his own airborne division and the fact that the American troops stationed in Pakistan were too powerful, Molenko would have wanted to rush to the port of Chabahar and seize the port city over there! And now, with the arrival of reinforcements, this plan can finally be launched!

"Comrade Molenko, if we want to conduct military operations, we should report to the military district headquarters and to Comrade Andrei, right?"

After all, the Soviet army does not advocate individual heroism like the United States. It emphasizes obedience to orders and commands. If it acts on its own without orders from superiors, it will affect the development of the entire strategic situation.

"I will report to Comrade Andrei," said Molenko. "Now."

He had just ordered his communications soldiers to turn on the satellite communications equipment. Before Molenko sent out a request, he had already received the latest order from the Turkestan Military Region.

"Report, General Andrei's order orders the regiments of the 105th Airborne Division to make a brief rest after withdrawing from the defense zone. After the follow-up troops arrive, they will launch an attack on the Chabahar port with the support of the equipment of the 149th Division!" The communications soldier reported to Molenko.

Chahbahar Port! General Andrei had noticed this place a long time ago! Choibalsan couldn't help but feel ashamed. He should have noticed this place too! As a division commander, he should have enough strategic insight!

The order was not only issued to the airborne troops and the 149th Division. At this time, the aircraft carrier formation cruising in the Arabian Sea also received the same order.

The aircraft carrier formation is still unclear about the landing accident that occurred after the two US carrier-based aircraft returned. After Christoph's MiG-23K formation returned, another two MiG-23Ks took off and continued to perform air surveillance missions.

"Report." Christophe walked into the bridge and met Lieutenant Colonel Ropkill, the chief of carrier-based aircraft of the aviation wing, in the flight mission room.

"What's going on, Christophe? On the radar screen, your plane overlapped with the American plane. What's going on?" asked Lieutenant Colonel Ropkill. When the light spots on the radar were discovered, everyone thought that a collision had occurred in the air, and their own ship-borne helicopter was about to take off for rescue.

"I just flew over the Americans' heads and flew with them for a while," said Christophe.

"Flying with the Americans?" Lieutenant Colonel Ropkill couldn't help wondering, "How do you know how the Americans fly?"

"Because I was upside down on top," Christophe said, "I could clearly see the American's movements. I flew just like him."

"Bang!" Lieutenant Colonel Ropkill hit Christophe's back with the flight clip in his hand. "Christophe! All the crew members, including General Durt, are worried about you, and you actually did something fancy in the air! You should reflect on yourself now. If you continue to do this, you will not be allowed to attack next time!"

Lieutenant Colonel Ropkill was very dissatisfied. Everyone was worried. This guy was playing in the air! Is that possible?

"Yes!" Christophe stood at attention quickly. He knew that although his direct superior spoke harshly, he was actually a kind-hearted person. A hit from him would make the matter over. Moreover, he was not wrong to do so at that time. The American pilot must have been scared to death.

"Lieutenant Colonel Ropkill, please go to the command room." Just then, a soldier came over and shouted.

Lieutenant Colonel Ropkill walked towards the command room. Could something have happened again?

"The new combat order has come down." Admiral Duarte said, "The superiors have ordered us to continue preparing for the land support mission."

Land support? Hearing this, Ropkill was a little puzzled: "Hasn't our 149th Infantry Division already arrived at the front? Moreover, our strategic bombers have already carried out a carpet bombing. It seems that the front line no longer needs our support, right?"

The Soviet Army has always been a continental army tradition. If it weren't for the fact that the airborne troops' ground combat capabilities were too weak, any other infantry division would not need air support at all. The various artillery and rocket launchers of the division would be able to cut off all obstacles on the road ahead!