Major, Nice to see you again.  Zhukov has asked for you personally.

The Japanese have been massing troops along our border here at the Khalkin Gol River.  I heard that one of their diplomats has said "Japan will meet Europe on the plains of Asia and wrest from them mastery of the world."  I want you to surprise them and show them who owns this part of the world, and who will wrest control from whom.  Leave their forces in shambles.

Border skirmishes have gotten more and more severe.  The Japanese have been augmenting their forces by bringing up their 23rd Division.  Use your artillery to soften up the Japanese.  After that, I expect you to use your background in the cavalry to move our vanguard rapidly to seize your objectives and then cause chaos in their rear.

Use your reconnaisance wisely to avoid nasty surprises.  I don't think that we have to worry too much about Japanese tanks, but their infantry is just as good as ours, and probably better organized as well.

We also have some BT-7s that will make your life easier.  They are equiped with less explosive diesel engines as well as more powerful 76 mm guns and will be able to wreak havoc on the Japanese armor.

We are 800 kilometers from the nearest railhead, so reinforcements will be few.  The battlefield will be as remote and desolate as any you can imagine.

Remember, this is the chance to make your mark.
