Chapter 522 How to get to the destination
The regiment leader is not at home. The top commander of the 32 regiment is now the regiment chief of staff Gauss. After receiving the order of the entire regiment to go to the training ground for assessment, he immediately summoned the entire regiment battalion. The commander and the company commander held a meeting.
The map has been hung on the wall of the conference room. The military map is much more detailed than the civilian map, marking contour lines, the width of roads, bridges, and water sources.
There is a main road from the regiment station to the destination, which is clearly marked on the map.
Gauss said to everyone in the conference room: "The division headquarters asked us to go to the training ground to meet with the regiment commander on our own for the military skills assessment. We only specified the arrival time, and said nothing else."
"There was no notice for this assessment. The regiment leader went directly from the division headquarters to the training ground. I speculate that this was done intentionally by the division headquarters and there was some purpose behind it."
"So everyone should behave well and say There may be unexpected surprises."
At this time, a battalion commander asked: "Chief of Staff, has the division said that Heijiapu will participate?"
We are all veterans for many years. In every exercise, the imaginary enemy troops from Heijiapu would appear, and several officers came out from there.
According to the routine, during the exercise, as soon as you leave the military camp, there will be a sword master and magic god staring at you, waiting to give you a big one.
Gauss shook his head and said: "I didn't say no."
This was also a routine, and they didn't know how much they suffered.
"Then let's consider it as it is."
This proposal was unanimously agreed by everyone.
Next, start studying the marching route.
The 32nd Regiment did not have so many carriages to sit in, only enough to pull the baggage, so the soldiers could only walk on two legs.
Winter marching is very difficult, especially since it snowed not long ago. Walking slowly and slippery is one thing. The most worrying thing is the non-combat attrition caused by the cold.
Moving more than 200 kilometers is a bit difficult for a regiment. If you are closer, you can rush to the march quickly. If you are farther, you can ask for divisional transport vehicle support according to regulations. If you are further away, you can apply for cooperation from the railway department.
According to the current regulations of the Wesson Army, under non-war conditions, the infantry can cover 20 kilometers a day during long-distance marches on foot, 30 kilometers a day during dispersed marches, and the entire troop can reach 50 kilometers in a carriage.
These distances allow for the sustainable ability of soldiers and livestock to fight, set up camp and rest.
The time given by the division headquarters is enough, but this time not only the 32nd regiment goes to the training ground, but also the 33rd regiment. The first to arrive can grab a house close to the cafeteria and bathroom.
So everyone is discussing how to speed up the march.
At this time Metzger raised his hand to speak.
Putting aside his legendary record, he and the division commander Eugene had a fight together and were punished by Frederick to shovel horse manure. He was in the delegation and at the division headquarters. Additional access.
Everyone is willing to listen to his opinion, except when eating.
After Gauss nodded, Metzger said: "Based on my understanding of the division commander, he said that we should go to the training ground on our own, as long as we arrive on time. He didn't care how we arrived. He gave us a lot of autonomy. No. Just break the law."
"Oh?" Gauss's eyes lit up, "Are you sure?"
If so, there will be more room for maneuver.
Metzger replied: "I can be sure that he is the kind of person who leaves unimportant trivial matters to his subordinates and is only responsible for key arrangements."
Gauss nodded. , let him continue.
Metzger continued: "There is a recruit in our company named Zobel who worked in the shipyard before."
"I heard from him that every night there is a special bus from Putz for wood processing. The factory transports wood to the shipyard, and winter is no exception."
"The trains that transport wood are all double-headed trucks, and there are many cars, but there is not much to transport back to the shipyard. It’s empty.”
Everyone’s eyes lit up. It was freezing cold, so taking the train was certainly more comfortable than walking on two legs.
A freight carriage can hold 40 soldiers and 8 horses, and an infantry unit can hold a platoon of 36 people and a large amount of supplies in principle. The regiment staff has already calculated that at least 50 carriages can transport a regiment with its personnel and equipment. If field supplies are included, 70 carriages will be needed.
Although I don’t know how many carriages the shipyard’s lumber train has, it is certain that it will not be too few. It is expected that the troops will be pulled to Putz Oblast in 3 to 5 days. After getting off the train near the training ground It’s only a half-day’s walk away.
Gauss immediately asked Metzger to take Zobel and a communications staff officer from the regiment to the shipyard with a communicator to ask about the situation. If he could catch the train, he would report it immediately.
Although you have to pay to ride the train, it is much less than walking all the way and eating horse chews on the road.
Metzger had a driver's license and immediately drove the regiment's van to take people to the shipyard more than ten kilometers away.
The negotiations went smoothly. Representatives from the shipyard and the local railway were worried that this year's army support work target had not been completed in December. They were just using empty trucks to pull the troops, so they agreed immediately.
“Enough carriages?!” Gauss talked to Metzger next to the communicator.
Metzger's voice came from the communicator: "Yes, there are 40 trains transporting lumber, and there is a bus going there early in the morning in the city. It's cold now and there's basically no one there. It’s empty.”
“I’ve calculated it. The trucks carry supplies and people, and some people can be transported in passenger cars.”
Gaos immediately asked: “ Do they have any conditions? ”
Metzger replied: "The shipyard said that we can help move the wood from the train tonight."
Gauss immediately replied happily: "No problem, I agree!"
It’s just physical work, a piece of cake for the army.
Gauss asked about the arrival and driving time of the truck, and asked Metzger to make arrangements there. At least there will be hot water for the large group to drink when they arrive tonight.
The 32nd Regiment immediately assembled urgently. The battalion commanders of each battalion asked people to pack luggage and carry supplies. Lunch was postponed for an hour and a snack was added. After the meal, they collected weapons and ammunition and headed to the shipyard.
The staff began to plan the march route to the shipyard and after getting off the train, and arranged for the troops to stay behind.
A staff officer found Gauss: "Chief of Staff, this is a report sent to the division headquarters, please read it."
Gaoss took the draft of the report and thought about it after reading it, and said: "Can't Write it like this, I will write it.”
The original report stated that the 32nd group would set off by train. With a stroke of his pen, Gauss only wrote that the entire group would set off before five o’clock in the afternoon.
Then he contacted Metzger and told him to do this.
During lunch, the reports of the 32nd Regiment and the 33rd Regiment arrived at the division headquarters one after another. Eugene read them at the dining table and showed them to the regimental commanders.
Erich, the chief of staff of the division, commented: "The 32nd Regiment said that the entire regiment would be able to set off before five o'clock this afternoon. This response is very fast. The 33rd Regiment will only set off tomorrow morning."
He nodded while holding the report of the 33rd Regiment and said: "The 33rd Regiment has a detailed march plan. The three battalions, regiment headquarters and directly affiliated troops are divided into four separate marches to avoid being crowded into a bunch. It is expected to arrive at the training ground in about 8 days. "
"They sent an advance team this afternoon to scout the road conditions and prepare cold-proof supplies in advance. They are very well prepared."
It can be seen that he is fully prepared for the 33rd Regiment. Very satisfied with the preparation.
Walter, the leader of the 33rd Regiment, said: "We have plans to deal with various situations, including plans to go to the training ground."
Erich nodded with satisfaction, but was a little dissatisfied with the 32nd Regiment. After taking another look at the one-line report, he said to Erwin angrily: "Is the 32nd Regiment planning to make a plan on the road?"
Erwin was also confused and couldn't figure out what Gauss was doing. What, but he still has to say good things for his partner at this time: "Gauss fought there in the late period of the Trade Route War and is familiar with the road terrain. The map is in his mind and he can make adjustments at any time."
Erich obviously disagreed with this statement, shook his head, and said to the staff officer who came to deliver the document: "Notify the 32nd Regiment and ask them to send the detailed plan before sunset tomorrow."
Eugene said to Erich: "Forward these two reports to Heijiapu. They can take action tomorrow."
The two commanders of the 32nd Regiment and the 33rd Regiment looked a little unhappy, hoping that their chiefs of staff and battalion commanders would be prepared for this.
(End of this chapter)