Mackensen is eager for Lyubachev

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The enemy launched an offensive (see From offensive to defense. The battle of Lyubachev enters a new phase, and to stabilize the situation on the front of the 24 and 3 Caucasian corps of the 3 army, on the night of May 31 the 52 and 48 infantry divisions launched a counterattack. Initially, it developed successfully. But the enemy struck a blow from Senyava - and the 3-Caucasian, having suffered significant losses, retreated to the rear position at Piskorovice-Rudka-Dobra. Nevertheless, the corps managed to capture the 31 prisoners before the 600 on May.


Camping cuisine of the 3 Caucasian Army Corps. 1915, State Archive of the Saratov Region. Negative number 928. From the collection of the author.




The 24-th army corps kept its positions, (only its right flank moved away), but also suffered heavy losses - in some units they reached 70% of the personnel.

After powerful artillery preparation on the evening of the 31 of May, the Germans attacked the 29 Army Corps. In this battle, the enemy suffered heavy losses, but forced the corps to withdraw to the 2 line of defense at Surmachevka-Onishka-Kozaki.

Butt to butt


30 - On 31 on May, the Germans again applied their favorite trick - they struck a joint between the armies, squeezing the left-flank corps of the 3 Army.

Along with the left flank of the 3 Army, the right flank corps of the 8 Army were also attacked. The 2-th Caucasian Army Corps, having suffered significant losses, was discarded, but was still able to restore its front. K. Popov recalled how, on the night of May 31, the 2 battalion of the Erivanians was at work on position equipment. Rota Popova totaled 123 bayonet. The battalion was ordered to move forward and restrain the Germans, who broke through the front of the 2 brigade near the village. Tukhly and almost destroyed her. Met with the Germans at the edge of the forest, passing kilometers 3. Right-flank units of the regiment got involved in a fierce battle. Grenadier machine guns raged, spewing lead rain - and the Germans stopped. German artillery began to grope Russian machine guns. The 1th battalion brought prisoners with it, including a German wounded in the legs. Rota Popov was given an 2 machine gun and, for the rest of the day on the 31 of May and half the day of the 1 of June, the position was strengthened.

During the battle near the village of Tukhla on the 31 of May, the 13-th Grenadier’s Erivan Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich regiment lost 200 people.


Forest near the village Tukhly near Lyubachev, 1915. The regimental banner has the commander of the 13th Life-Grenadier of the Erivan Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich, Colonel E. E. Vyshinsky. Life Erivans in the Great War. Materials for stories regiment in the processing of the regimental historical commission. Edited by K. Popov. Paris, 1959.


The Description of the hostilities of the 36 Don Cossack Regiment contains the following lines: “After stubborn fierce battles of the 2 Caucasian corps with the Germans, which lasted from 19 to 31 on May in Galicia on the line of positions of the village of Zapalov - Kom ... - Kobylitsa - Godkovina, the German masses, supported by excellent artillery, on the 31 of May succeeded in bringing down parts of the corps, which were weary of battles, bombarded with live artillery of the enemy in the destroyed trenches, and the immortal grenadiers under pressure from German warriors had to give way to the battlefield I begin to retreat after 51-Infantry Division had already moved away from their destroyed and comparison with the land position to p. Lyubachevka ... ".

Other formations of the 8 Army by the morning of the 1 Army went to the front of Lubene - Khorosnitsa - Standing - Mokrzany - Kupnovice - Konyushi - Susulov.

The commander of the 3 Army moved his mobile reserve, the 4 Horse Corps, into battle. The corps was supposed to support the right flank of the 8 Army.

Mackensen is eager for Lyubachev
Commander of the 4 Horse Corps Major General J. F. von Gillenchmidt


The Supreme Commander informed Nicholas II that the enemy, once again on the offensive, hit the 3 Caucasian Corps in lower Lyubachevka, capturing Senyav. Then the enemy began to actively develop the offensive eastward on the front of the 2-th Caucasian Corps - breaking through the villages. Tuhla (between Lyubachevka and Sklo) is the front of the Caucasian Grenadier Division. In other areas of the battle between the villages. Piskorovitsa and Mosciska, respectively, had to leave part of their positions, going to the trenches prepared in the rear. Re-discovered parts of the German Guards Corps and 119-th Infantry Division.

The Headquarters report informed that in Galicia on 30 - 31 on May a stubborn battle broke out again on the entire front of Sana'a - from Piskorovice to Mosciski. The enemy conducted attacks in thick masses on the front of the river. Lyubachevka (through the lower reaches he managed to cross) and between Lyubachevka and Vishnya (where he managed to capture the village of Tukhla).

On June 1, the enemy continued the offensive against the left flank of the 3 Army. Initially, the left flank of the 24 Army Corps became an object of influence (the 62 I Infantry Division, attached to the Army, leaned back), and then the entire Army. By noon on the 1 of June, the unit, having suffered heavy losses, withdrew under the pressure of the enemy on the front of Ivana - Khrapi - Buchina.



The 29-th Army Corps retreated to the front of Buchin-Sukha-Volya.

Attacks on the position of the 3 Caucasian Army Corps were unsuccessful for the enemy.



The Supreme Commander wrote to the Emperor that parts of the German 22 Reserve Corps, considered in Belgium, were discovered. Russian troops suffered heavy losses - from artillery fire and in hand-to-hand combat. In many regiments, less than a thousand bayonets remained, and the 48-th Infantry Regiment of Odessa Emperor Alexander the First regiment of the 12-Infantry Division of the 12-th Army Corps of the 8-th Army was consolidated. Mosciska left. On the morning of the 1 of June, there were no major front disruptions. The enemy also suffered significant losses.

New Army Group


Given the special importance of the junction of the 3 and 8 armies (it was also located on the important operational line to Vladimir-Volynsky), an army group of the infantry general V. A. Olokhov was created from the formations of the two armies to cover it on 1 on June . The group included the 29 and 23 army, 2 and 5 Caucasian army and 4 Horse (7 and 16 cavalry, 3 Don and 2 Consolidated Cossack divisions) corps. The group was included in the 3 Army and was supposed to provide a direction to Vladimir-Volynsky, acting in contact with the right flank of the 8 Army (it was located in the direction of Rava Russkaya, Ruda and Lvov). This operational association was of particular importance in light of the aforementioned disintegration of the 3 Army — the latter split into northern and southern groups. The Russian official description of the 1915 campaign noted that the enemy’s perseverance only towards 1 in June brought tangible results - the latter again advanced somewhat in the Yaroslavl region, in the direction of Lyubachev (the right flank of the positions that covered the approaches to Lviv), which entailed in early June withdrawal of Russian armies in 2's diverging directions: troops on Sana'a retreated to the river. Tanev, and the troops stationed in the Lviv direction - to Gorodok positions near Lviv. In addition, the group of V.A. Olokhov was instructed to defend the right flank of the 8 Army if it was circumvented by the enemy.


General from infantry V. A. Olokhov


The remaining corps of the 3 Army (15, 9, 10, 14, 24 and 3 Caucasian Army) covered the Lublin direction.

Fierce battles were fought and 2 - 3 June.

If on the front of the 9, 14 and 15 army corps battles of local significance took place, then a different situation developed in the defense zone of the 10 army corps. On the 2 of June, his 9 I Infantry Division was thrown back to the right bank of Sana'a. Due to the withdrawal of the 3-th Caucasian and 24-th army corps, the 10-th corps was forced to bend the left flank to Dombrovitsy. Subsequent Austrian attacks on the 9 infantry division were repelled.

Attached to the 3 Caucasian Corps, the 81 I Infantry Division of the 2 June retreated to the common front with the 9 Infantry Division. Significant enemy forces went on the offensive on both flanks of the corps. By the morning of 3 on June, the corps moved to the front of Dombrowice - Adamovka - Tsevkow.

On the 2 of June, the 48 and 49 I Infantry Divisions of the 24 Army Corps repulsed the Austrian attacks. But, having entered reserves into battle, the enemy again attacked the corps on the whole front — the Russian troops began to retreat to the Dobcha-Molodych front. By the morning of the 3 of June, the corps moved to the Dombrovitsa – Adamovka – Tsevkuv – Dzikuv Stary line, aligning with the 3 Caucasian corps.

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  1. +14
    25 October 2019 06: 00
    The formation of a new group of Olokhov was a competent step of the Russian command.
    The special formation responsible for the joint between the armies, which became the object of influence of the Mackensen army group
    1. +11
      25 October 2019 06: 35
      in charge of the joint between the armies

      Right
      That's what military science says about it
      Since the weak side of the junction is manifested in the organization of control of units and formations located at the junction (they are subordinate to different commands, which are interconnected only by interaction, not subordination), the task of ensuring the junction is assigned to the highest authority, which can combine actions troops operating at the junction (to lay the strength of the division joints on the army, army on the front, etc.) or by creating a special group to ensure the junction.
      1. +13
        25 October 2019 07: 52
        And Olokhov is a very good commander
        1. +12
          25 October 2019 09: 05
          General of the situation, well done
  2. +12
    25 October 2019 06: 37
    36th DKP glorious regiment, military cavalry of the 2nd Caucasian AK
  3. +12
    25 October 2019 07: 54
    Mackensen is building up efforts, give him Lyubachev and Lvov
    1. +11
      25 October 2019 09: 05
      But of course they miscalculated with the echelon of success development. That's where cavalry would come in handy so it's in Galicia
    2. -8
      26 October 2019 07: 48
      leafing through the old pages-- I read this, I think- how much effort would be needed to advance to the west in the 17-18s, to Warsaw and beyond? could not. DECLINED. DO NOT WINNERS ALREADY BECAME.
      1. Old Partizan
        +8
        26 October 2019 08: 14
        leafing through the old pages-- I read this, I think- how much effort would be needed to advance to the west in the 17-18s, to Warsaw and beyond?

        Wrong think.
        Nobody needs such attacks.
        During the war of attrition, during the positional war on all fronts, this was not necessary.
        It was only necessary to hold down the enemy with periodic activity, exhaust his resources and WAIT.
        He capitulates himself, it is only a matter of time.
        And the territories are returned under the terms of victorious peace treaties.
        1. -8
          26 October 2019 11: 04
          so the French asked to sit in Baranavichy and not advance for 2 years. wait until zap fr everything is decided without us
          and many wrote here - the Bosphorus would have given no matter where they go
          1. +7
            26 October 2019 16: 43
            A friend wrote to you:
            bind the enemy with periodic activity

            this applies precisely to the positional period.
            The logic for maneuver warfare is different.
            And nobody did anything for us. Everyone contributed. We were active, and they are. Although for them the very fact of our front is already a gift.
            It was necessary to sit until victory.
            The Germans began to add sawdust to the bread and twist the door handles on the metal.
            But the Bosphorus, yes, they would. Agreed back in the year 15.
            1. -7
              26 October 2019 16: 48
              Yeah. read Dardanel Strategic Operations on this site. I believed owls to historians, and many spat in my direction - they would give
              and after several articles, SUDDENLY, ONE GIVES THE WORDS OF AN AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE AND TP to workers of Britons and French.
              THEM HAVE THEIR VIEWS ON BBW AND DID NOT COINCIDE WITH RI. types of free ang took shape later "give straits"
              believe further "a little more"
              I have repeated many times "strength is needed against allies .."
              WE HAD NO FORCE AT THE END OF WWII ONLY THAT IT IS DECIDED ITS WORLD CONDITIONS AFTER WWII AND THOSE TAKEN VERY QUICKLY IN ITS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
              1. +7
                26 October 2019 17: 03
                I read everything, and wrote, and I know. Therefore, the following.
                Firstly, at that time politicians were more responsible than now - liars and dupers. At that time, the policy was made by the MEN, and not by the whipped specialists. Once agreed to give - would give.
                Secondly, after the victory, Russia was the owner of the most powerful army. And she could insist on her own.
                Thirdly, in case of success of the Bosphorus operation, we are already in 1916-17. would be there. De facto.
                Finally, fourthly (in the worst case) - figs with them, with these Straits. Even the option of joint control of the 3 Entente countries is much better than the situation than the Straits in the hands of Russia's sworn "friend" - Turkey.
                1. -7
                  26 October 2019 18: 33
                  I know a little geography and other sciences — not geopolitics — and I know arithmetic — the debts were great for my Game after the WWII.
                  EBN so handed over everything for loans, and now only "Chubais" is to blame and against Nik2 there were, apparently, the princes for a possible abandonment of autocracy and from Poland, and from 10 more reasons - they surrendered their "autocrat" - their courtiers would play against RI. would split the ruling class of Ingushetia and bought everything that the West needed.
                  these are just my speculations, but seeing where the RI policy was going, many military supported the Bolsheviks
                  1. +6
                    26 October 2019 19: 12
                    the fact that you give out your speculation for revelation and the ultimate truth, I already understood.
                    Thank you!
                    Do not disguise yourself)
                    1. -7
                      26 October 2019 21: 05
                      if only you knew the truth
                      1. +6
                        26 October 2019 21: 34
                        Do you know the truth? laughing
                        Such a statement blows madness laughing
                        Although, frankly, such a statement is pure rudeness and narcissism.
                        While the truth is for you somewhere in space. So rather wassat
                      2. -7
                        26 October 2019 21: 38
                        I repeat - I believe Soviet historians and propaganda - they would not give up the Straits
                        Sazonov, MPaleolog, Milyukov and others immediately made excuses, all were furry
                        First, at that time, politicians were more responsible than now-liars and dupers. At that time, the policy was made by the MEN, and not by the whipped specialists. Once agreed to give - would give.
                        TOTALLY SUPPORT AND FULLY SUPPORT AND APPROVAL TO ANYONE WHO WAS NOT TO BE ENGAGED. RELATIVES-MONARCHES BROUGHT TEN MILLION LIVES INTO THE VICTIMS OF THEIR COMPLEXES. IT'S NOBODY'S FAULT
                      3. +6
                        26 October 2019 21: 49
                        trust signals from space even more
                        They are traditionally closer to you than the facts)
  4. -11
    25 October 2019 09: 38
    Russian troops suffered heavy losses - from artillery fire and in hand-to-hand combat. In many regiments, less than a thousand bayonets remained, and the 48th Odessa Infantry Emperor Alexander the First Regiment of the 12th Infantry Division of the 12th Army Corps of the 8th Army was reduced to a company.
    A senseless and absolutely unnecessary Russian people massacre, not war. And all thanks to the bloody ghoul Nikolashka.
    1. +10
      25 October 2019 10: 15
      Who about what, and lousy about the bath laughing
      Then Russia could not help but participate, and the war was on our borders, and the aggressor attacked.
      But what have we forgotten, for example, in Syria or Ukraine? This is a big question. If you replace Nikolashka with Putinashka, I support the content of your post, a wonderful Russian commander (or Rezun), who you like best, only the second is much more true than the first laughing
      1. -7
        25 October 2019 10: 30
        Albatroz (Manfred)
        Then Russia could not help but participate
        You are lying, you could very well not participate.
        and the aggressor attacked.
        There is still a big question who is the aggressor.
        But what have we forgotten, for example, in Syria or Ukraine?
        There is a war in Syria for the opportunity for Gazprom to pump gas to Europe without Qatari competitors, did you know about this? And in Ukraine, I personally did not see our troops, maybe you saw them there instead of with skakuasami?
        (or Rezun), who do you like better, only the second is much more true than the first laughing
        It concerns you more!
        1. +10
          25 October 2019 10: 47
          This is you Suvorov (Rezun) TRADITIONALLY lying.
          Lies are your flesh and blood, your bread and the foundation of being.
          Russia could not participate in no way, for it was not America to sit overseas.
          Germany attacked Russia both legally and in fact.
          And now...
          Without Qatari competitors) even sounds cynical.
          People shed blood just behind Putin-Medvedev pockets.
          "He did not see the troops" in Ukraine
          I haven’t seen much and don’t know even more
          Again traditionally laughing
          1. +8
            25 October 2019 20: 04
            It’s an albatross when you don’t touch it, it doesn’t seem to stink ...
            This is me about Suvorov (the real name is Rezun), this is the enemy of the people
  5. +12
    25 October 2019 12: 02
    I look forward to continuing an interesting cycle.
    1. +10
      25 October 2019 20: 05
      We are also waiting, reading
      Very interesting
  6. +6
    29 October 2019 08: 22
    I look forward to continuing. A wonderful cycle. Thanks to the author for covering such an important topic.
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