Chapter 44: Continuing the Offensive (Revision)
Yes, Tang Yunyang likes heavy artillery.
He just liked something so powerful that it could easily blow a city to pieces. For example, according to the information obtained by the reconnaissance, the heavy artillery transferred by the Verdun side this time included at least two Belta heavy guns that could shoot 1-ton shells at a distance of 15.4 kilometers.
In addition, there were 20 105-mm howitzers, 10 135-mm guns, and 5 heavy 155-mm guns.
Seriously, if you take a picture of him who hears the information, you must be able to see the saliva on the corner of his mouth. Of course, he didn't plan to give these things to the warlords in the country, which he planned to leave for Thunder International to use for himself.
The two German infantry divisions at the breach were completely annihilated by the armoured spearhead of the French 1st Assault Cavalry Division and the Thunder International. Three other divisions of the German army, including two broken cavalry divisions, were encircled in a fast front formed by the French infantry divisions transported in master carriages behind the armored spearheads.
During the attack, due to the full cooperation of air power and mobile artillery, the casualties of Thunder International were not large, only more than 400 casualties. But for the small troops of Thunder International, this made Tang Yunyang feel sad for the people who still hadn't arrived in the country.
Therefore, his head turned rapidly, after all, these soldiers who had been baptized by fire were all the most valuable resources of the Baath Party. If he continues to consume like this tomorrow, he Tang Yunyang will not be able to stand it.
The casualties of the 1st French Cavalry Division, due to the absence of tanks, were somewhat greater. The casualties amounted to about 1,000 people, but these losses were not worth mentioning at all for the relatively well-resourced French army. Moreover, since they were the sons of the city of Nancy, the supplementary soldiers naturally came from the city of Nancy, so that they did not lack soldiers.
As for the Germans, there was no need for others to worry about them now. There are no supply routes in the encirclement, and the best way to do it is to surrender other than starvation.
The rest of the German infantry outside the encirclement, whose logistical routes were only able to reach the front line after air raids, were only enough to survive. They didn't even think about attacking them, and how to quickly retreat and regroup a line of defense that could defend against the chariots was something they and their headquarters needed to think about.
So far, according to the prior agreement, all the German light weapons, including pistols, rifles, machine guns, guns and ammunition, as well as all heavy weapons, have been put into the warehouse of Thunder International. The French did not pay much attention to these things, after all, these weapons could not be used in common with the French army's own standard equipment.
The French 1st Assault Cavalry Division from the citizens of Nancy, as well as the soldiers of Thunder International, naturally all thought that since these things were sent to the company, they could exchange a large sum of money for the company's development, which would make the company's development more smooth and rapid, and as shareholders they would only be happier.
On the first day, both armoured spearheads completely broke through the enemy lines, and at nightfall, the first breakthrough reached a distance of 60 kilometers. Because after breaking through the German lines, there was no artillery fire to stop it, and there was no German front. The German soldiers encountered along the way were all logistics units that surrendered when they saw the tank.
But the second day's offensive was far less smooth than the first, as the French 1st Cavalry Division, which was closest to the German airfield, received special care from German aircraft.
The German logistics units, which were severely urged by the headquarters, transported ammunition and fuel to the airfield where they were transferred to Punta Musong overnight, and loaded the planes with fuel and bombs, thus completing combat preparations. The operational staff officers, even during the day, had already completed their battle plans for the next day, and they intended to give some color to the French troops who dared to surprise them.
However, the West Road Cluster under the leadership of Tang Yunyang had no intention of resting at all, because the specific location of his target was already very determined, and it was not far away from them.
"These guns are enough for us to organize a heavy artillery regiment, and I think we need a heavy artillery regiment! Marianne, where are these big guys now? ”
Marianne read the information she had just received to Tang Yunyang again.
"According to the intelligence of the special forces, the German heavy artillery units stopped at a distance of 20 kilometers from us and are now ready to retreat. In addition, the special forces reported that the bridges and passes along the entire passage were already under their surveillance. Sir, it looks like we'll be able to easily get these big guys back tomorrow! ”
For a whole day, the cigar smoke and coffee in Tang Yunyang's mouth had barely left his mouth, so when it came to this time, he didn't feel sleepy at all.
"Tomorrow?"
The German heavy artillery units stopped advancing and did not move quickly to the front. It shows that today's attack has alerted the Germans, and their heavy artillery intends to withdraw, probably because they have seen through their "bandit intentions".
If the offensive continues tomorrow......
"No, I don't think we can go on the offensive tomorrow...... We're going to get our hands on those heavy guns tonight. Marianne, ask the commanders of the divisions to assemble with me, we have something to do tonight. ”
"Tonight?"
Marianne asked Tang Yunyang in surprise, she didn't believe that Tang Yunyang was different at all, although he was not on the front line that day, how could he not be tired when he started a battle?
"Yes, Miss Marianne, just tonight, I want those cannons tonight!"
Li Erpole and Barton sat in their jeeps and appeared in front of Tang Yunyang like a whirlwind.
"Both, I think we missed a very important situation when the French staff officers were making plans, and I am afraid that tomorrow the Germans will launch a large-scale counteroffensive against us."
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"Tomorrow, tomorrow the German counterattack?"
Tang Yunyang's words took Li Erzi and Barton by surprise, and they both guessed in their hearts that in addition to today's speed of march, which can only be described as crazy, this commander would probably give them a bigger surprise.
"Yes, the Germans will most likely organize a counterattack tomorrow, but not from the ground, and their fastest means of counterattack will most likely come from the sky. Just think about it, we don't have as many planes as they do, and tomorrow if they cut off our supplies with planes, then we're all done. ”
"Airplanes?"
For a long time, only the planes of Thunder International were controlling the sky in Nancy, and both Patton and Li Erpole had almost forgotten the German planes, and now that Tang Yunyang said it, they couldn't help but show a worried look.
In just one day, they knew that the consumption of such a formidable force was astonishing. Especially Barton, he almost immediately understood that Tang Yunyang was worried.
"Sir, you mean that tomorrow we may be in danger of being cut off? Because tomorrow's offensive will no longer have a fast front of French garrisons to protect our rear. But we only have a long way to go! I believe the Germans also thought of this......"