Chapter 1133 Northern Theater
"Just today, we defeated the American conspiracy and repelled the American attack. The heroic airmen protected our skies. It is absolutely impossible for the Americans to defeat us in Iraq!"
Saddam delivered an impassioned televised speech announcing the good news to the entire Iraq and the entire Arab world.
In the picture, there are also the wreckage of American fighter jets, as well as American pilots who were arrested after parachuting. More than a dozen American pilots who were arrested had bruises and swollen faces. It was obvious that many of them were beaten by angry Iraqis.
Iraqis are extremely angry in the face of the aggression by the US-led coalition.
You know, most Iraqis today still remember the indiscriminate bombing of Iraq by the US military and its allies during the Gulf War. Now many Iraqis' relatives and friends have died in the American bombings. , which is full of resentment and unforgettable hatred for the United States and its thugs.
It is precisely because of this hatred that Bin Laden has such amazing appeal in Iraq. At least one-third of the militants in the base are from Iraq.
In fact, more than one-third of the funds bin Laden raised each year came from Iraq.
After American pilots are arrested, they are often beaten severely.
Just when Saddam announced the good news, the Kurdish mountains were filled with the smoke of war.
Just today, the coalition air force launched a bombing on the Iraqi defense lines in the Kurdish mountains. Many vegetation was burning due to the bombing.
The Americans dropped incendiary bombs and cloud bombs today!
Although the Americans dropped many bombs, the Iraqi army suffered very few casualties.
In addition, the coalition ground forces did not launch a ground attack, so the intensity of the war was not high.
Rashid looked serious in the headquarters.
Since it was confirmed that the Americans were going to launch a war against Iraq, Rashid was appointed by Saddam to personally serve as the commander-in-chief of the northern theater. He urgently strengthened the defense lines and built fortifications.
The Kurds who originally wanted to cause trouble were all suppressed and either died or were driven into Turkey.
Rashid built a large number of fortifications, bunkers, bunkers, trenches, and tunnels in the Kurdish mountains!
Elite troops were deployed to defend the commanding heights in the Kurdish mountains. Weapons, ammunition, food, and water at the commanding heights were all prepared to a high degree.
In fact, the Iraqi army is already prepared to face American chemical weapons and cloud bombs, and has prepared sufficient gas masks and oxygen bottles. The oxygen bottles are all portable, just to deal with the cloud bombs that the Americans may launch. .
As the commander-in-chief of Iraq's northern theater, Rashid can command 400,000 regular troops, all of whom are Iraq's elite.
In the Kurdish mountain defense line, Rashid deployed a total of 50,000 troops and built a total of five mountain defense lines. The remaining 350,000 troops were deployed in the north as mobile forces to prevent paratroopers from the coalition forces.
It’s not that Rashid won’t deploy more troops in the Kurdish mountains, but it’s not necessary.
Firstly, there is no need for so many troops, and secondly, it is inconvenient to deploy too many troops and supply supplies.
The headquarters, the mercenary instructor group, is conducting combat operations, and someone is using a computer to display a three-dimensional map of the entire Kurdish mountainous area. The deployment of ground troops of the joint forces is clearly marked, as well as the deployment of one's own troops.
In order to fight better, Iraq hired mercenaries to form an instructor group to enhance its command and combat capabilities.
These mercenaries of the instructor corps act as staff members.
The cost is not high, with an average of US$50,000 per person per month. In the northern Iraq war zone, there are a total of 200 such instructors.
Before the outbreak of the Iraq War, Iraq was divided into the northern theater, the southern theater, the eastern theater, and the western theater!
The Western Theater has deployed 50,000 troops, mainly tanks and armored units, to prepare for joint forces to land from Israel or Israel to join the war.
In the eastern theater, 20,000 troops are deployed. Although the possibility of Persia taking advantage of the situation is very small, some troops must be reserved. If necessary, they can hold back until reinforcements arrive.
In the northern theater, there are 400,000 troops. In addition to motorized infantry brigades, tank armored brigades, mountain brigades, etc., there are also a large number of artillery brigades, anti-aircraft missile brigades, missile brigades, etc.
The southern theater, which covers the main Shatt al-Arab and coastal areas, including Basra, Dhi Qar, Maysan and Muthanna provinces, also has 400,000 troops.
The situation in the northern theater is the most severe. The defense area includes Dehuk Province, Nineveh Province, Erbil Province, Lesumaniya Province, Diyala Province, Salahuddin Province and Tamim Province.
Rashid is under tremendous pressure. Iraq cannot afford to lose this battle. Once it loses, the Americans will inevitably occupy Iraq, not like the Gulf War.
According to accurate information from friends, the Americans launched the Iraq War with the purpose of occupying Iraq, occupying Iraq's oil and natural gas resources, increasing their voice in the energy field, and using Iraq as a springboard to control the entire Middle East's oil and natural gas!
If the Americans want to occupy Iraq, Iraq's original ruling group will inevitably be destroyed.
Rashid’s family ranks among the top five families in Iraq.
Whether it is for national interests or personal interests, there is no room for failure in this war.
Looking at the new communication equipment, Rashid couldn't help but feel lucky to have these new communication equipment. Otherwise, under the American electronic warfare, Iraq would definitely not be able to communicate normally.
Communication is related to troop command!
Looking at the big screen, which constantly refreshes the movement of the joint forces, Rashid has some confidence in fighting this war.
Iraq is not fighting alone, and Iraq is not alone.
With the help of friends and Arab brother countries, Iraq will not necessarily lose this war.
Although the Arab coalition did not declare war on the joint forces, it prevented the joint forces navy from sailing in the Suez Canal, and could not approach the 12 nautical miles of the coastline of Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, and did not pass through the airspace of these countries. At the same time, the Arab coalition stationed 100,000 troops on the Syrian-Iraqi border and the Syrian-Turkish border, and 100,000 troops on the Palestinian-Israeli border. The meaning is self-evident.
And there are also volunteers sent by Arab countries. Although there are not many individually, they are many when added up, and they have supplemented Iraq with precious air force and air defense forces and air defense missiles.
Rashid slept with his clothes on. Since the war, he has been under great pressure, and his sleep time and quality are not as good as usual.
The mercenary coaching team is continuing to play its role. These are professional staff officers with rich combat experience.
It is a rare opportunity to accumulate practical experience, and it is against the US military.
Exploring modern warfare models is a big question, and all countries are exploring it. (End of this chapter)