On the central front, the Israeli army's combat effectiveness is stronger.

It can be said that they are a force on par with the Ming Army.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire’s army is very weak!

Their main force had just been wiped out by the Ming army in last winter's battle.

Hundreds of thousands of people were captured by the Ming army and brought back to work as coolies in the mines of the Ming Dynasty.

This Austro-Hungarian army was a makeshift army.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it was a mob, because a large number of soldiers and outstanding officers were lost in one fell swoop.

In the current Austro-Hungarian Empire army, almost everyone uses it after being upgraded to two or three levels.

Ordinary soldiers serve as platoon leaders, and squad leaders serve as company commanders.

Many of the original company commanders became battalion commanders, and some even became regimental commanders.

The forced elevation certainly expanded the army, but it also brought many hidden dangers.

The lack of capabilities of grassroots officers is also an important reason for the disadvantages in combat operations.

Fortunately, there are still 200,000 British troops on the central front.

I don’t know why, but the British army is always willing to fight side by side with Israeli soldiers.

400,000 Israeli troops, plus 200,000 British troops, these 600,000 are the main force on the central front.

Although the Austro-Hungarian army was a weak force, it was not a scarecrow holding a gun.

There are more than one million people. Will the Ming army attack them?

Leclerc didn't quite believe it, but His Majesty the Emperor's judgment was not something he could question.

"Notify the Israelis and the British immediately. In addition, Leclerc, you will lead the First Army north to support the central front.

We must capture Kursk and... thwart any attempt by the Ming Dynasty.

As long as Kursk is captured, a huge hole will be opened in the central front.

The Ming Dynasty will have to choose whether to protect Moscow on the northern line or Tsaritsingrad on the southern line."

"yes!"

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At the same time, Li Xiao was also in the palace in Moscow, issuing combat plans to his old partners Man Ye and Ao Ye.

“The French captured Kharkov, and now the Israelis are still attacking Kursk.

The southern and central fronts are now very difficult.

A major change occurred to the Prussians, and the original spring offensive was basically abandoned.

Since the Prussians won't move, let's make a fuss on the southern front.

Get rid of the arrogance of the French!"

Li Xiao gestured at the map while Man Ye and Ao Ye stood on both sides without speaking.

This is their usual practice. They usually talk and laugh, but when it comes to fighting, they rarely tease Li Xiao.

“The center point of this battle is Kharkov.

I have ordered Stewie's troops to go north to help defend Kursk.

In this way, the French can be mobilized to move north.

They will fight fiercely with our army in Kursk.

In Kharkov on the southern front, there will not be many troops left.

Mr. Ao, you lead the first army of the expeditionary force to attack Kharkov.

Mr. Man, you are responsible for calling for reinforcements and ambushing them in Belgorod.

Once the French army transfers troops north to assist Kharkov.

You must be halfway, then I will kill them."

"How many times have we surrounded the site to call for reinforcements?

Could it be that Napoleon would still be fooled?"

"He will!

Unless he wants to abandon Kharkov and let the troops there be eaten by us.

If the defenders in Kharkov resist tenaciously, we will beat up the reinforcements and retreat.

If the defenders are not strong enough to resist, then we will deal with the defenders in the city after beating up the reinforcements.

After taking out the Kharkov defenders, you retreat to Tsaritsyn to rest and recuperate.

There are a lot of supplies left over from last winter, just for you."

"You're going to give up after the fight?" Mr. Ao was a little surprised. It was good to let the Russians guard for a while.

"I don't want to give up, but there's no way, our troops are not even half of others.

The combat effectiveness of the Russian army is like that again. Letting them defend Kharkov is simply sending equipment and lives to the coalition forces.

At least if they stay with us, they can still play some role.

Instead of surrendering with a white flag when you see the flag of the coalition."

"Our First Army of the Expeditionary Force is fine."

"It's no problem for us to ride one division."

"Then you go back and prepare now. Master Ao must launch an attack within ten days.

Man Ye, you can wait a day later, but be careful and try not to expose your main position.

I'm afraid the French won't dare to come here after seeing so many tanks and armored vehicles."

"They are all broken tactics, don't worry!"

Man Ye said nonchalantly.

Encircling a point to call for reinforcements is indeed a tactic that the Ming army failed to use.

I have used it many times before and achieved good results every time.

"No problem, I will launch an attack on Kharkov within ten days." Ao Ye nodded.

After the last battle of Vyazma, his troops withdrew to Lipetsk for rest and recuperation.

The First Army of the Expeditionary Force has a very high degree of mechanization.

It can be said that, apart from the First Cavalry Division, it is the most mechanized army in the world.

Not only does it have a large number of tanks and armored vehicles, but it also has a large number of tractors.

There is also a luxury air transport fleet composed of hundreds of large airships!

In one day, hundreds of tons of materials can be transported to places 300 kilometers away.

Their current location is almost three hundred kilometers away from Kharkov.

At this distance, ten days to launch an attack should be considered quite sufficient.

Man Ye's situation is not so good. His troops are more than 500 kilometers away from Belgorod.

Fortunately, he has at least two more days.

Master Ao and Master Man left Moscow in an airship.

This is also the advantage of Ming Dynasty!

Because Ming Dynasty has absolute air supremacy, as long as the ground is under Ming Dynasty's control, Ming Dynasty's airships can fly unscrupulously.

This allowed the mobilization of the Ming Dynasty's army, as well as logistical supplies, to be completed using airships.

This greatly increased the convenience of the Ming army's logistical supplies!

After all, airships have very low requirements for landing sites.

There is really no landing site, so just make a flat piece of land.

The airship can fly from Moscow to the military base in just two hours.

Ao Ye and Man Ye had enough time to mobilize their troops and go to the battlefield.

Relatively!

The coalition's airships only dare to operate at night. As long as the sun comes out, the sky is dominated by Ming fighter jets.

An airship that flies slowly and is huge has no chance of running away from a fighter jet.

Li Xiao looked at the gloomy sky outside the Moscow window, hoping that it wouldn't snow or rain, which would make the battle much more difficult.

But think about it, rain and snow can naturally hinder the Ming army, but they can also hinder the coalition forces.
To be continued...