The large-scale counterattack launched by the Afghans lasted less than a week and declared a complete failure. After tens of thousands of guerrillas suffered heavy casualties, they failed to complete any of the planned goals.
Whether it was destroying a large Soviet military base, annihilating government troops in an organized manner, or conquering a city, in short, after paying nearly 10,000 casualties, everything for the guerrillas was back to where it started.
"This disastrous defeat can be considered a slap in the face to those guys!"
"Why do you sound so happy?"
"Can I be unhappy? We worked so hard to compete with the Soviets. If these guys can beat the Soviets, then who are we?"
In a luxurious resort in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, Shepard enjoyed a massage from a technician. By the way, he and Adler beside him teased the big dog owners next door.
This major counterattack was purely a farce of the financial backers. The leading party was the Arab religious forces that controlled the wealth. And for some reasons, the professional consultants not only did not oppose it, but also strongly supported it. As a result, their self-confidence was bursting. The Arabs were beaten violently, and now they were wilting like eggplants beaten by frost.
"Then why don't you give some advice? I see those guys are very convinced by your words!"
"I have always been very considerate to the generous Party A, so they will definitely be willing to listen to what I have to say. But now that the situation has become like this, what does it have to do with us? We have provided all the help we can!"
Shepard shrugged innocently.
Although this is indeed the case, Shadow Company just went into battle to help the Afghans. Therefore, the post-war liquidation had nothing to do with Shadow Company. Shepard could even use it. After the final exam, the teacher was heartbroken. tone to ask the former.
"I gave you weapons, formulated an action plan, and trained a large number of soldiers. How did you destroy a good hand?"
Such an opportunity quickly found Shepard. The tragic defeat of the Afghans even reached the Saudi royal family. Although the Saudi royal family has no connection with the Afghans on the surface, the flow of those large funds, you say the royal family does not Knowing that was impossible, not to mention that the man's family was closely related to the royal family.
Therefore, Shepard was soon invited to a private residence as a consultant. Here, several old men with white cloths on their heads wanted to hear some practical opinions of Shepard, a professional consultant.
"So, there is no way the Afghans can defeat the Soviets in a short period of time?"
"Don't think about it. Unless the whole of Europe comes to the end personally, plus a few countries in the east, there is no way to rely on war to achieve final victory!"
"Then everything we have done will be in vain?"
"Actually, that's not the case. After all, the Soviets are not heavenly soldiers and generals. They were raised by mothers and fathers. The headaches you have are also headaches for them!"
Shepard's words are not an exaggeration. Although the 40th Army suppressed the guerrillas' all-out attack, its own consumption was not small. In order to repel the guerrillas' attack, artillery, tanks, helicopters, the 40th Army almost used all means. , defeated the guerrillas with a thunderous force, and the amount of ammunition, fuel, weapon accessories lost was astronomical.
In addition, there were hundreds of reports of casualties and injuries of nearly a thousand people. It can be said that the 40th Group Army was also tortured this time. Although it was not injured, it was enough to make the opponent feel huge pressure. .
If it were the Soviet Union during the Brezhnev period, their determination for Afghanistan would be extremely firm and they would not let go no matter what problems arise. However, the good old leader is no longer there, replaced by another who is trying to Change the new Soviet Union in your own way.
Gorbachev did not have the same obsession with Afghanistan as Brezhnev. For him, reforming all aspects of the Soviet Union was the most important, and Afghanistan was like a heavy burden to the Soviet Union.
Therefore, if this baggage affects Gorbachev, he will resolutely throw it away.
But now, Moscow has not yet felt that it is time to let go of this burden.
"Today's Afghanistan, for the Soviets, is a quagmire that they can only get out of. The Soviet army consumes countless funds every moment here, and these funds can be used in other areas. Therefore, The actions of the Afghan guerrillas are not meaningless. On the contrary, they are wearing down the patience and passion of the Soviet people every moment. When the patience is exhausted and the passion cools down, they will leave Afghanistan automatically!"
"How long will this take?"
"How long will it take? You shouldn't ask me, but ask those who are still fighting in Afghanistan. If they continue to fight, then that day will come sooner!"
Shepard smiled and then said.
"Of course, your support is indispensable for this. There is a saying that goes well, failure breeds success, so failure can also be said to be the mother of success. One failure is nothing. Here, Afghans can fail countless times. , but as long as they succeed once, they can solve all problems. In the same way, the Soviets can succeed countless times, but as long as they fail once, it will cause a chain reaction!"
This is not Shepard’s boast. Whether it was the Soviets or later the United States, their military presence in Afghanistan lasted for a long time, and the costs were astronomical. But in the end, the high cost of occupation made it impossible to maintain the military presence. , so, just like when it left in Vietnam, the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, and Atta, which they had suppressed for decades, became the winner.
Gorbachev has already considered the Afghan issue after he came to power. This large-scale attack will also give him some new plans for the future of Afghanistan. Therefore, what Shepard means is to suffer a little longer. The lives of the Afghans and if we squeeze the wallets of the Saudis, as long as we do not care about the cost, the Soviets will leave sooner or later!
At this time, Shadow Company will stand unswervingly with the Afghans at any cost!
"The God of Victory will always protect the people who believe in her, so please take courage. If you don't even have this courage, how can Riyadh lead the Arabs around the world towards a bright future!"
