Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 106



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#106. If there is a group, there must also be a heresy, right?

“How much basis is there?”

Lieutenant General Nam Byeong-woo, commander of the 1st Corps, opened his mouth heavily and asked a question.

Nam Byeong-woo was the most senior member of the expeditionary force except for Lee Kang-cheol and Ko Seok-man, so he implicitly served as the representative of the corps commanders.

“There is so much evidence. First, Stavka, the Supreme Command of the Soviet Army, established a new Far East Command with Marshal Aleksandr Vasilevsky as commander, and it was confirmed that troops and materials were gradually being moved to the Far East.”

“How did you confirm that?”

“This is a top secret, but Albatross has been deployed over Novosibirsk along the Trans-Siberian Railway route since a year ago. Therefore, all movements of the Soviet military in Siberia are monitored in real time by our intelligence department.”

“wow!”

“The person who made the real albatross should be given a prize?”

“It’s a scam, it’s a scam!”

Everyone praised and worshiped the albatross.

It is no exaggeration to say that it is truly a treasure that represents half of the Republic of Korea’s military strength.

Maybe that’s why someone was worried about the albatross.

“Wouldn’t it be a bit dangerous to place an albatross that far away? “It may be Southeast Asia or China, but it is the Soviet Union in name and appearance.”

“You don’t have to worry too much. “I have gained a lot of know-how after operating Albatross for several years.”

“yes?”

“Early Albatrosses were usually operated at an altitude of 20 to 25 km, but these days they are operated at an altitude of at least 30 km. So they say you won’t have to worry about it for the next 10 years or so.”

“Oh oh! But is it safe at that altitude?”

“In 1960, a U-2 reconnaissance plane was shot down by an SA-2 missile, and it is said that the SA-2 missile’s lift limit is 25km. “It was calculated accordingly.”

“ah… … .”

“Of course, you still have to be careful. Once the Soviets’ radar starts rolling in earnest, they will at least figure out that something is there. So, from a few years on, we do not plan to fly it outside the border during peacetime. Because it is a strategic asset that cannot be replaced within at least a dozen years. Anyway, I missed the story, but there are countless reasons that the Soviet Union is preparing to invade us. “The US and UK are continuing to warn us.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

1.5 million elite troops skilled in World War II are preparing for the invasion.

Even the commanders of the field army, who had been trained through many battles after coming from modern times, could not help but be nervous.

Breaking the silence, Lieutenant General Lee Jae-ha, commander of the 5th Corps, opened his mouth.

“Why on earth does the Soviet Union want to invade us? Oh, of course, I know that we also encouraged it to some extent… … .”

“There are many reasons. Even in its original history, the Soviet Union was very interested in the Far East. In fact, the Soviet Union was trying to eat all of Manchuria, all of Sakhalin, and even the Kuril Islands and Hokkaido, and it is said that North Korea was also interested. “It was aborted due to the United States’ stubborn refusal.”

“… … .”

“The Soviet Union has always been thirsty for territory bordering the southern seas. Vladivostok alone is not enough. Even if it is an immovable port, it is not perfect. So in 1897, during the Russian Empire, they targeted Dalian through the Three Kingdoms Intervention. But all of that was in vain, and the territory they so desperately wanted was all owned by the Republic of Korea. “Given the nature of the Soviet Union, this alone could give them at least a hundred reasons to invade.”

“okay.”

Vladivostok is not a completely floating port.

This is because it freezes due to the harsh cold in winter.

Of course, it was possible to operate it by pushing it with an icebreaker, but it was inevitable that there would be restrictions.

That is why, ever since the days of the Russian Empire, they have longed for a southern territory that could reach the Pacific Ocean.

“Furthermore, the Soviet Union counts our Republic of Korea as the primary culprit behind its expulsion from the Allied Powers.”

“hmm? No, why us? “Isn’t it known externally that a spy was caught trying to steal atomic bomb technology and was expelled?”

“They aren’t stupid either. Although the size of the atomic bomb spy was large, it is said that they do not think that Roosevelt was able to make such a sudden move. As a result, I paid attention to the fact that the timing coincided with when we appeared in the world and when Roosevelt began to be wary of the Soviet Union. They seem to think there is something they don’t know. “It seems like we made some kind of secret pact with President Roosevelt.”

“You’re definitely not stupid.”

“Lastly, there is also the fact that we frankly incited discord. “After the war, there was never a time when I didn’t feel bad while dealing with the Soviet Union.”

“ha ha ha!”

“Fuhaha!”

Laughter burst out.

In a way, the corps commanders here are also the ones who ruined the Soviet Union.

Most of the ROK Army Corps faces the border with the Soviet Union.

Because of this, he had many encounters with Soviet officials and soldiers, and he always behaved crookedly and got under their skin.

Of course, under orders from superiors.

This is why it would have been laughable for the Soviet Union to view the Republic of Korea favorably.

“Then, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, when do you think the Soviet Union will invade?”

“The National Intelligence Service and our Defense Intelligence Agency are expecting it to happen around next year.”

“Next year?”

“Yes, definitely not this year. “Because they are not prepared that way.”

“When will it be next year?”

“We are looking at it around March or April next year. “If you analyze the timing and their current preparation status, it is the right time.”

“Why do you think 1.5 million people will be mobilized?”

“The commander-in-chief of the Far East Army is Marshal Alexander Vasilevsky.”

“yes?”

“Marshal Vasilevsky was originally the one who planned and commanded the operation that defeated the Kwantung Army in history. “The Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation, commonly known as ‘Operation August Storm.’”

“ah… … .”

“Maybe that’s why the current situation is very similar to the Manchurian offensive at the time. “I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but the resources currently available to the Soviet military in the Far East are similar.”

“What if there are available resources?”

“I will explain this while looking at the screen.”

When Go Seok-man clicked the remote control, a table appeared showing the composition of the Soviet Far East Army Headquarters.

“As you can see, these are the troops and weapons mobilized by the Soviet Union according to records at the time. It consisted of three armies, the 1st Far Eastern Front, the 2nd Far Eastern Front, and the Zabaikal Front, with 3,700 tanks, 1,850 self-propelled guns, 3,700 aircraft, 1,170 multiple rocket launchers, and a total of 27,000 artillery pieces and mortars. , and the total number of troops was 1.57 million. We estimate that this time it will be similar in size or even larger. No, their military power will definitely be strengthened even more than during the Manchurian offensive. “We, the Republic of Korea, were known to be much stronger than the Kwantung Army at the time.”

“Hey, 27,000 artillery pieces? “Are they crazy about poetry?”

“3,700 aircraft? “Is this true?”

“… … .”

“… … .”

Everyone seemed to have forgotten what to say at the ridiculously unrealistic number of weapons and troops.

There are many, too many.

But there could be more than me?

It seemed natural to get sick of it.

Lee Kang-cheol, who was watching quietly at that time, smiled and said.

“why? “Are you scared?”

“It’s not that I’m scared, but the numbers are a bit… … .”

“ha ha ha! Isn’t this what everyone expected? “Didn’t I tell you that we will definitely end up with the Soviet Union and China someday?”

“I guess so.”

“now! What if it’s already like this? There is nothing special about being a Soviet Army. Just do what you always do. “We are also working hard to strengthen our forces.”

“That’s right, Mr. President.”

“Lieutenant General Nam Byeong-woo!”

“Yes, Mr. President.”

“What is your opinion? “As the most senior person, let me give you my opinion.”

“Hmm, honestly, I’m also appalled by that scary number. However, I don’t think that will change the results.”

“What do you think the result will be?”

“Of course we win. The same would apply if 2 or 3 million people invaded instead of 1.5 million. “As long as there are albatrosses and drones.”

“Yes, that’s right. In modern warfare, if you can see the enemy’s movements as if reading your palm, the game is already over. Isn’t it? President Kim Jong-woo?”

“you’re right. From my own experience, there are no variables in this. You win for sure. “To be honest, it’s no different from fraud.”

The person who directly commanded the largest naval battle in human history was Navy Chief of Staff Kim Jong-woo.

“No matter how many artillery pieces they have there, we have K9 self-propelled guns, K55s, and KH-179s. Oh, you haven’t even taken out the Cheonmu from Ganggye Cave yet, have you? Anyway, they all have one thing in common: they far exceed the range of the Soviet artillery. Just look from afar and shoot from afar. Just like before. “You don’t have to worry about ammunition anymore, do you?”

“you’re right.”

“Of course, we cannot solve all battles with artillery like the Kwantung Army, but do we only have artillery? And 1.5 million? By this year, our armed forces will increase to 700,000 troops. Although it is small compared to the opponent, I think it is enough to deal with them. “Am I wrong?”

“you’re right!”

“Okay, let’s not be intimidated by our numbers. I mean, honestly, I’m just interested in how overwhelmingly we win. “Because we’re not going to just fight this war.”

“Don’t worry, Mr. President. “Everyone was just taken aback by the absurd numbers that suddenly popped out.”

“That’s right, Mr. President.”

When Lee Kang-cheol stepped forward, the atmosphere that had been frozen by the name Soviet Army was quietly lifted.

“By the way, Mr. President.”

“Ah, Lee Jae-ha. Well, do you have any questions?”

“What are our goals in this war? As for the invading bastards, you can just melt them down with artillery like you said, but offensive and advance are two different problems.”

“That’s right, so this time we’re mobilizing all the K1 tanks that have been hidden so far. And the goal? “For now, we will simply secure the entire Sakhalin and erase any traces of the Soviet military in the Maritime Province.”

“You mean the entire Maritime Province? Then Vladivostok… … .”

“of course. “Do you think we’ve been giving the Soviets a hard time for no reason?”

“The Soviet Union is so obsessed with floating ports that I don’t think they will give it up easily… … .”

“Of course it is, but you have to push for it. If we touch them clumsily, they will definitely invade again, and it will be difficult for us at that time. “As time goes by, the gap in weapons and technology we bring from the future will narrow.”

“… … .”

“Furthermore, they say that no matter how well the Albatross are maintained, they won’t last more than 15 years. After that, the enemy will also gradually gain means of reconnaissance, and what will happen then?”

“… … .”

“The bottom line is, now is the opportunity. We must somehow use this opportunity to eliminate all potential threats. That’s why I deliberately encouraged conflict in order to get along with the Soviet Union, and that’s why I plan to join in with China within a few years. “You know what I mean, right?”

“all right.”

“Well, then, isn’t it a bit disappointing to only push it to the Maritime Province? Wouldn’t it be better to push a little further and ensure the northern threat is eliminated?”

“ha ha ha! So what did I say?”

“First of all, keep it simple… … .”

“Yes, that’s right. “If there are groups, there will also be heretics, right?”

“… … .”

“… … .”

All the corps commanders realized this.

In this war, Lee Kang-cheol will never stop in the Maritime Province.