The Romanian army opened a gap in the defense line in less than two days, which the Austro-Hungarian army never expected. The headquarters is located in the Austro-Hungarian Tenth Army in Adela, and Lieutenant General Sam is angry about this situation.
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"Damn it, how did they fight? The enemy broke through in less than two days. Will they still fight? They are all a bunch of pigs!"
Faced with the commander's anger, the staff and other headquarters personnel did not dare to get too close for fear of becoming the target of his venting.
It was broken through and released in less than two days. No wonder Lieutenant General Sam was angry. In the defense plan designed by the Lieutenant General, the front-line confrontation troops, with the support of fortifications, needed to hold on at least until the reinforcements arrived, and the reinforcements
It took three days for the troops to arrive.
In fact, Lieutenant General Sam knew that there were some rumors in the army, and he also knew that the soldiers were more or less war-weary. However, it is the duty of a soldier to serve the country, and it is also his duty to command the soldiers to fight. Therefore, he was faced with difficulties in the front-line troops.
During the attack, he immediately understood the situation. After discovering the main attack location in Romania, he immediately dispatched the two divisions that had been prepared. He also immediately sent a telegram to the 16th Army Group behind him, asking them to reinforce him. But it was less than two days ago.
The position was penetrated without even waiting for reinforcements. This was something he never expected.
This not only disrupted his deployment, but also left a huge gap for the enemy. He had just received the latest news that the enemy sent heavy troops to rush towards him through this gap. If he did not repel the enemy's move, then his first move would be
It is very likely that the Tenth Army will not be able to retreat. If this is the case, the result will be disastrous, and the consequences are unimaginable. How can this not make him angry and vent his emotions? But he also knows that simply venting his emotions can be as simple as
It didn't help, so he recovered quickly. How to make up for it now is the key.
After Lieutenant General Sam calmed down, he immediately came to the battle map. He looked at the gap in the battle line that had just been marked in red and began to think deeply.
At this time, Major General Hans, the chief of staff of the group army who arrived for questioning, saw that Lieutenant General Sam had calmed down and walked to the side without disturbing the Lieutenant General's thinking.
"This is the only thing we can do now."
Lieutenant General Sam, who stood in front of the map and thought for a long time, said something.
"any solution?"
At this time, the voice of Major General Han Hans came from the side.
"You came."
Sam turned around and saw his chief of staff standing next to him, with a smile on his face but the worry in the corners of his eyes had been covered up by him.
"Of course, why can't I come over?"
Sam knew that the chief of staff was talking about what he had just been angry about, but he had calmed down now. However, as his partner for many years, Major General Hans had already seen the lieutenant general's hidden expression, but he did not say anything and continued to ask:
"I thought of a way."
"yes."
Sam pointed to a location fifteen kilometers away from Adela and said: "I plan to intercept the enemy's front here and buy the frontline troops time to retreat."
Hans looked at the location Sam mentioned. It was a town called Sol, and he had an impression of it. It was a crossroads that not only led to Adela, but also led to Oradea.
The location of the road is very important. There are also undulating hills here, especially there is a river to the east of the town, which also brings some convenience to defense. It can be regarded as one of the few good positions near Adela that is conducive to defense.
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"So how many people are you going to put in this town?"
"I plan to let go..."
Thinking of the recent fluctuation in military morale, Sam stopped what he was about to say and changed his words: "I put the only three divisions I have on hand and only ask them to resist for four days. The Sixteenth Army should be able to
Arrived here.”
Hans was very surprised when he heard Sam's words. As his partner for many years, he knew too well that he didn't have any reserves on hand, which was very rare.
He still couldn't help but remind him: "Don't think about it again?"
"I won't consider it anymore. If this can't stop the enemy's offensive, I have nothing to say."
Seeing Sam's bitter words, Hans sighed inwardly. How could he not know about the recent turmoil in the military's morale? Now it's up to him to see how much fighting spirit these soldiers have left. Both of them fell silent for a while.
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At the center of the conversation between Sam and Hans, an assault group composed of the 1st, 3rd, and 7th Cavalry Divisions was already on its way to Adela.
Soldiers were scattered on both sides of the road, and in the middle of the road tanks and vehicles towing artillery were marching slowly. The numerous vehicles made the road crowded, and it looked like a slow-moving earthworm from the air. In order to give these
The big guys left enough space, and the soldiers had a harder time. Their route had already gone beyond the scope of the road and stepped on the fields. However, I believe no one would dare to ask them for compensation for the loss of young crops. And on the road, it is more difficult.
In the distance, there are cavalry spreading cover. The cavalry in the brigade are watching the surroundings vigilantly on both sides, wary of possible enemy surprise attacks.
Throughout the long march, Hoffman's armored brigade was lined up behind the towed artillery. This made him a little worried, fearing that he would not get a chance to go to the battlefield, because so far they had not encountered the Austrian army.
The Hungarian army intercepted. Only the Austro-Hungarian reconnaissance cavalry and aircraft came several times, but they were all dispersed.
During this march, Hoffman met an acquaintance again. Lieutenant Colonel Antonescu, now the commander of the cavalry regiment, was in the same car with him.
"It's good that it's nice here. It's not like me who is busy here and there doing errands and escorting tasks."
Lieutenant Colonel Antonescu, who was sitting next to Hoffman, stretched his limbs and hummed something envious.
Hoffman also didn't expect that it would be the lieutenant colonel's troops who would serve as escorts for him. He couldn't drive away Antonescu, whom he had only met a few times, so he agreed.
This is the current situation.
However, he couldn't help but ask: "Antonescu, in case of emergency, don't you need to command the troops?"
In response to Hoffman's words, Lieutenant Colonel Antonescu was still lying on the leather seat. He replied without even moving his hands: "It is impossible to encounter them along the way. The combat effectiveness of these Austro-Hungarians has declined so fast.
They can't rush here to die, they must have chosen a good position to wait for us to attack. Do you think they will wait for us to attack in Adela?"
Not to mention that the lazy Antonescu had good battlefield insights. He failed to guess the location and was confused about the mentality of the Austro-Hungarian army.
Hoffman looked at Antonescu's expression and asked curiously: "Don't you want to make military exploits?"
"Why don't you want to, but the opponent won't cooperate. I also want the commander of the Austro-Hungarian army to lead the army to fight to the death with us. Just when you break through the opponent's front, I will be responsible for chasing the enemy's defeated troops. It is best to capture Lieutenant General Sam.
It would be perfect to live here, but it’s a pity that it’s impossible.”
Listening to Antonescu's nonsensical words, Hoffman was also surprised that he could actually make friends with such a person.
While the two were chatting, a messenger on horseback rushed to their side.
"A large enemy force was discovered in Sol Town, 20 kilometers ahead. Lieutenant General Mandif ordered the two of them to speed up and prepare for the battle."
Hearing the order from Lieutenant General Mandive, commander of the assault group and commander of the third division, Antonescu immediately became energetic. He immediately asked his orderly to bring his horse, and after riding it, he said goodbye to Hoffman: "
Do you want us to compete in the next battle?"
Faced with Antonescu's embarrassing suggestion, Hoffman refused: "Forget it, I don't gamble."
"What a boring guy."
After seeing Antonescu leave, Hoffman also called in messengers and ordered to increase the speed of advance. He had been waiting impatiently for this battle.
As Antonescu left on horseback, the orderly who had followed him for many years asked curiously: "Captain, I don't think the colonel treats you very warmly, so why are you still here?"
When asked by his orderly, Antonescu replied: "What do you know? When I was chatting with him in the observation group, I knew that this man was very capable. Sure enough, within three years he was a colonel and brigade commander.
Now, I am still the leader of the group. We have only chatted a few times. Who can be more enthusiastic after not seeing each other for two or three years?"
Antones answered a few sentences to the orderly and then thought about himself. During the chat with Hoffman, he felt that the other person's level had improved a lot. And he felt that one of the things Hoffman said was right. Stay in the same branch of the military.
No, you need to visit other arms more and broaden your horizons.
Now this war has proved that the cavalry is in decline. Although it still has some role in Eastern Europe, this cannot change the fact that the troop is in decline. You need to take precautions.
