Tsarist Empire: Please call me His Majesty the Tsar chapter 585

After arriving in the area of Libanoen, the two infantry divisions of the Jewish Legion did not launch an attack immediately, but continued to prepare for battle.

After all, the two infantry divisions were only more than 40,000 people. It seems that there are already quite a few. But in the face of the Kingdom of Syria, which has been mobilized to the extreme, this is undoubtedly not enough.

The Kingdom of Syria already had combat-ready troops, as many as twenty infantry brigades and two armored brigades. Ten additional infantry brigades and one armoured brigade have also been recruited and formed and are in training.

In terms of strength, the army of the Kingdom of Syria undoubtedly has an overwhelming advantage.

In terms of weapons and equipment, the Syrian army is relatively inferior in firepower. However, the Russian Empire also continued to provide support to the Kingdom of Syria.

The main gap comes from the artillery side.

The artillery of the “240” Syrian Kingdom Army was mainly 75 mm field guns. Each infantry brigade had an artillery battalion armed with 24 75-mm field guns.

However, the army of the Jews with deep pockets was armed with 105mm light howitzers and 155mm heavy howitzers. Each infantry division was armed with 48 105 mm light howitzers and 24,155 mm heavy howitzers.

So much so that the Jewish legions may not be comparable to the Syrians in the number of artillery. However, in terms of artillery caliber, especially heavy artillery caliber, there is an overwhelming advantage.

Under such circumstances, the Russian Empire had urgently supplied ten artillery battalions of artillery to the Kingdom of Syria. Of these ten artillery battalions, eight of them were armed with 105-mm light howitzers. The other two battalions were armed with 155mm heavy howitzers.

It’s just that the artillery of the Tsarist Empire is not good to directly enter the war. Therefore, after the artillery arrived in the Kingdom of Syria, it was only possible to recruit personnel from the artillery of the Kingdom of Syria for training.

For the Syrian kingdom, it might have been more advantageous for them if the outbreak of war had been delayed a little. That way, they have more time to train the army.

But the Jews apparently knew this, and they could not have given the Kingdom of Syria such a long time.

After the arrival of the Jewish Legion’s 1st Infantry Division and the 2nd Infantry Division in Libanen, the remaining three infantry divisions and one panzer division also set off from Beacon Country.

The Jews with deep pockets chartered large quantities of merchant ships and freighters to transport the men and equipment of these infantry and armored divisions. Ensure that these forces are able to reach the Middle East in the shortest possible time.

At the same time, the safety of these transport fleets is also the responsibility of the Lighthouse Navy, so naturally there is no need to worry about danger.

In early October 1822, General Vidal, commander of the Jewish Legion, and the rest of his troops arrived in the area of Libanaun.

For a time, the main forces of the Jewish legion were already gathered here.

At the same time, in order to deal with more enemies. The Jewish Legion also began the formation of new units. Five other infantry divisions and one armored division were also rapidly being formed.

There are tens of millions of Jews around the world. Therefore, they do not lack soldiers, and even less funds. Under such circumstances, the mobilization of more troops again is nothing.

On 9 October, General Vidal, commander of the Jewish Legion, held an operational meeting with the commanders of five infantry divisions and one armored division.

“Generals, we are the only armed force of the entire Jewish nation, and the only guarantee for the establishment of our country. Therefore, we must win this military operation. Even if our enemies are strong. But if we want to achieve the goal of establishing the Jewish state, we must win and crush them! In this process, we may pay a lot of sacrifices, and many people will die on the battlefield. However, these are inevitable. Their death will also be valuable! General Vidal said.

“Yes, Your Excellency Commander!” The generals replied one after another.

“Very well, based on the information we have so far. The Syrians deployed ten infantry brigades and one armored brigade in the Balestan area, which were their main forces. In addition, there are ten infantry brigades and one armoured brigade, deployed along the border and ready for reinforcements. Ten infantry brigades and one armored brigade, as well as ten artillery battalions, are also being trained.

The longer we drag, the stronger the enemies we will face. So, we can’t wait any longer.”

General Vidal had a serious expression. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）

Although they thought they were equipped with extremely advanced weapons and equipment, they did not take the Syrians seriously at all.

However, they also had to admit that if those troops of the Syrians were capable of fighting. This will also be a great threat to them.

“Yes, Your Excellency Commander!” The generals replied one after another.

“Three days later, attack. The 1st Panzer Division, the 1st Infantry Division, and the 2nd Infantry Division advanced along the coastline towards Haifa. After success, the assault continued south. The 3rd Infantry Division and the 4th Corps advanced towards the Sea of Galilee, creating a defensive line between Mount Moran and the Sea of Galilee to prevent Syrian reinforcements from entering the Balestan area. 5th Infantry Division, as a reserve. General Vidal ordered.

“Your Excellency, Commander, the most important forces of the Syrians are deployed in Balestan. Why don’t we attack Damascus directly from Libanoun? Fight to crush the Syrians in one fell swoop? That way, it’s a little easier! Major General Kuhn, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, asked.

The other generals obviously had such doubts.

“This war can only break out in the Balestan region, not expand. Otherwise, the Russians would not have allowed it. And the people who support us behind our back, the Gauls and the lighthouse countrymen, will not allow it either. General Vidal replied.

Suddenly, the faces of the generals were a little unpleasant. 0.1

Although they were aggrieved, they knew that they would only be able to fight within the range of engagement defined by a few powerful powers. If several powerful countries are offended. Then they will never want to rebuild the Jewish state.

“Generals, for the sake of our nation and country, work hard. God is with us! General Vidal said.

“God is with us!” The other generals were also fanatical.

Early in the morning of October 12, 1822, the Jewish legions took the initiative to attack.

They gathered two hundred heavy guns of more than 100 millimeters and launched a heavy shelling of the defensive line of the 7th Infantry Brigade of the Syrian Army.

The war officially began. And this war is also known as the first Middle East war.

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