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"General, General Samsonov called, they have arrived at Fort Tennan. However, the Germans deployed heavy forces at Fort Tannan. But General Samsonov claimed that within two days he would be able to take Tennanberg and open the way to Königsberg. "An officer to Ivan? General Gilinsky reports.

"Well, it has advanced dozens of kilometers in two days, and the combat effectiveness of the 2nd Army is still relatively strong." Ivan? Admiral Gilinsky nodded, his face full of approval.

"Tell Samsonov that Fort Tannan is an important strategic point and that it must be taken there and open the way to Königsberg. As long as Tanenberg is taken, Königsberg can fight in one fight. "Ivan? General Gilinsky seems to be very confident in this.

"Yes, General." The officer immediately went to send a telegram.

"With the capture of Tennanberg, the East Prussian campaign will be over, and there will be no problem in taking Königsberg next. If the whole of East Prussia could be occupied, then the German threat to the Reich could be completely eliminated. The next step is to launch an attack on Berlin and defeat Germany once and for all! "Ivan? General Gilinsky stood in front of the map and was silent for a long time, he thought a lot, thought about the victory that Russia won this station. It's just that all this is like a pipe dream for him.

On August 19, after the Russian 2nd Army advanced to Fort Tannan, General Samsonov gave the order to stop the offensive.

"Let the divisions begin to rest and attack Fort Tannan early tomorrow morning. Before sunset, I'm going to see the double-headed eagle flag planted at Fort Tannan! Admiral Samsonov ordered.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, Commander. The Germans have lost the courage to fight, and we have been beaten by us along the way. We only need one attack to break through their line and take Fort Tannan. A major general division commander said.

"Haha, that's right. I didn't expect the Germans to be so weak. I really don't know why the French were so worried about the Germans attacking them. A lieutenant general was a little incredulous.

The other Russian generals also burst out laughing. They had no doubts about victory in the ensuing battle. Even General Samsonov faintly felt that something seemed to be wrong, after all, the German Army was known as the best in the world, and it was impossible for it to be so weak. However, he was relieved to think that the main forces of the German Army were massed on the Western Front and the French were united. In his opinion, the Germans must have used the worst troops to intercept them, which is why this result was caused.

Early the next morning, the Russian 2nd Army launched an attack on Fort Tannan.

In order to take Fort Tannan in one go, Admiral Samsonov dispatched four infantry divisions with more than 60,000 men at one time. In addition, more than 400 artillery pieces were assembled to provide fire cover for them. Such a firepower configuration is already a very luxurious thing for the Russian army.

"Fire, blow up all those Germans for me!" Admiral Samsonov gave the order.

More than 400 Russian artillery pieces began shelling. However, the Russian army has always lacked artillery, and most of the more than 400 cannons are field guns with a caliber of 76.2 mm, and cannons with a caliber of more than 100 mm are pitiful.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

One by one, the Russian artillery fired, orange flames flashed in the muzzle, and one shell after another whistled and flew towards the German position at Tennanberg.

Shells exploded on the positions, and clusters of fire rose. Sand and gravel were splashed on the battlefield, and gunsmoke filled the air. When the smoke cleared, the position was left with craters of various sizes.

However, because the Russian artillery is less powerful, in the face of the strong defensive positions of the German army, it cannot cause much damage at all, and the losses caused to the German army are naturally pitiful.

"General, are our artillery going to return fire?" A division commander consulted Lieutenant General François.

"The shelling of the Russians is too weak to pose any threat to us at all, so ignore them." Lieutenant General François said.

"Yes, General." The division commander nodded.

Because of the limited number of shells carried, the Russian shelling lasted only ten minutes before it ended.

Admiral Samsonov was quite satisfied with the shelling. In his opinion, the Germans on the positions must have already suffered heavy losses.

"Attack! Fight to take Fort Tannan before sunset. Admiral Samsonov ordered.

"Yes, General." Several division commanders in charge of the attack replied confidently.

Perhaps it was because the German army's luring of the enemy was too realistic, so that these Russian generals thought that the German army's combat effectiveness was really bad. They were also full of confidence in the next attack, thinking that they could break through the German defense line in one fell swoop.

However, it soon became clear to them that they had been very wrong. The Germans were not as weak as they expected, everything was a trap.

"Attack!"

The order to attack reached the Russian troops, and countless Russian soldiers, armed with rifles loaded with bayonets, or with their bare hands, rushed out of their positions and launched a fierce attack on the German positions.

"Ulla! Ulla! ”

Tens of thousands of Russian troops shouted loudly, forming an indomitable momentum. I have to admit that the Russians fought very bravely. Their 'Ula charge' is even more imposing. Ordinary people are directly frightened and stupid when they encounter such an attack, let alone pick up arms and continue to fight.

It is a pity that they faced the Germans. The soldiers of the 8th Army Corps were perhaps not the most elite in the German Army. But after years of training, it's been reborn. The attack of the Russians, of course, made them a little nervous. However, it didn't have much of an impact.

"It's hard to imagine that the Russians' equipment could be so bad. A lot of people, they don't even have guns. How are they ready to fight us, with their fists? Lieutenant General Mackenson, commander of the 20th Army, put down the telescope in his hand, shook his head and sighed.

"The Russian Army is poorly equipped, and it has long been known all over the world, and you don't know that. But don't forget, your 20th Army has been defeated by such an army. Lieutenant General François said with a smile.

Suddenly, Lieutenant General Mackensen became very depressed. Previously, his troops had to carry out the strategy of luring the enemy into depth, and deliberately fought many defeats. And this, naturally, was regarded as a shame by him. However, as long as the final victory can be achieved, even if these sacrifices are made, it is completely worth it.