"General, the Russians have retreated back into the city of Cheum, trying to defend the city to the death. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info" Colonel Rommel reported.

"Well, Colonel Rommel, you did a good job in the morning battle. How many tanks did we lose? Lieutenant General Zecht asked.

"General, in the morning's battle, we lost more than twenty tanks. Most of them were damaged by mechanical problems, and only a few were destroyed by the Russians. After the improvement of the arsenal, the reliability of the tank has been greatly improved, and it will not be the same as before, and all the tanks will be lost after a battle. Colonel Rommel said.

Indeed, as the war progressed, Deutsche Munitions was constantly improving the tanks it produced. Although, the appearance and performance have not changed much. However, reliability has improved dramatically, as the number of tanks damaged by mechanical failures has become smaller and smaller.

Lieutenant General Zekett nodded, and the armored forces had become their trump card. It was precisely because of the presence of armored forces that they were able to easily break through the enemy's defenses. The price to pay, too, is much less than attacking with infantry.

"Colonel Rommel, the Russians must have built a lot of fortifications in the city of Cheum. Will the armored forces be able to cooperate with the infantry in the next battle? With the cooperation of armored forces, the losses of infantry will definitely be reduced a lot. Lieutenant General Zechter said.

Although, Rommel and his troops were now assigned to the 17th Army to fight, Lieutenant General Zechter had command authority. However, when it comes to many issues, Lieutenant General Zeckert will still consult Admiral Rommel first. There will be no direct and brutal orders.

"General, when our armored units were training, they specialized in street fighting. However, in street battles, our losses will certainly be greater than in field battles. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince agrees, we will be happy to participate in the assault on the city of Cheum. Lieutenant General Rommel said.

"Okay, I'll get in touch with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince right away." Lieutenant General Zekter said with a smile.

Lieutenant General Zeckert knew that the armored forces were Qin Tian's heart, and if he wanted the armored troops to be thrown into the tragic street battles, he had to seek Qin Tian's consent. Of course, Lieutenant General Zekett also believed that Qin Tian would definitely agree. Because in this way, the casualties of the troops will be greatly reduced.

Uzhhorod, the headquarters of the Austrian army. Perhaps because of the imminent war, the atmosphere here is very solemn. The staff officers were very busy coming and going.

"Your Royal Highness, your army launched an attack on the Russian army today, right? How's it going? Marshal Baron Hezendorf, chief of staff of the Austrian army, asked with a smile.

Although, having already decided to cooperate with the actions of the German army. However, Marshal Baron Hezendorf was still a little uncertain about whether he could win this battle, so he wanted to ask Qin Tian to get more accurate information.

"Your Excellency, the offensive has already begun this morning, and everything is going very well. Our 17th Army is attacking the outer line of the Russian army at Chewum. Tomorrow, the 20th Army will also attack Zamošić. Completely defeat the Russian 4th Army. "Qin Tian is very confident in his troops. Although, in terms of troops, the Russian army has an absolute advantage. But Qin Tian still believed that it would be theirs who would win.

Marshal Baron Herzendorf nodded, and Qin Tian's confidence seemed to have infected him.

"That's good! Victory will be ours. Marshal Baron Herzendorf said with a smile.

"Your Excellency, after we launch an attack on the Russians, I am afraid that their attack will begin soon. Next, it's up to you. If we can't stop the attack of the Russian army, then our plan has failed. Qin Tian said solemnly.

"Your Royal Highness, please rest assured, we will definitely resist the attack of the Russian army!" Marshal Hezendorf replied with a serious face. Of course, he knows how much pressure the Austrians will be under next. But he still believes that the Austrians can withstand the pressure. Only when the Austrians resisted the attack of the Russian army could they achieve the final victory. Otherwise, everything will be lost.

"Your Highness, General Zecht's telegram." The adjutant reported to Qin Tian.

Qin Tian quickly finished reading the telegram, and a smile flashed on his face.

"Call back General Zekt and tell him that the armored forces are fully cooperating with all their actions. In addition, let the logistics department be ready to replenish the armored forces at any time. Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Highness."

"By the way, tell General Zekt not to rush into the city of Cheum, and to strike with sufficient firepower first. If necessary, the air force can be brought in. Qin Tian specially admonished.

"Yes, Your Highness." The adjutant immediately went to send a telegram.

"Your Highness, it seems that your army has made a breakthrough." Marshal Baron Herzendorf said with a smile.

"Yes, Your Excellency. The 17th Army had already routed the Russian army outside Cheum. The Russian army, with heavy losses, has retreated into the city of Cheum. Next, it is necessary to launch a further offensive and wipe out all those Russian troops. ”

"Great, Your Highness. It seems that we have a very good start. Marshal Hezendorf smiled.

General Zeckert on the Cheum front couldn't help but laugh after receiving Qin Tian's callback.

"Order the artillery, move forward and prepare for an artillery strike on Haium. This whole afternoon, it was time for them to prepare for fire. Also, send a telegram to the 8th Air Force, we need their air support. His Highness asks us to destroy the Heum with shells and bombs before launching an attack. Lieutenant General Zekett ordered with a smile.

"Shhh

The generals gasped if the Germans attacked Cheum with heavy artillery fire and air raids and destroyed the city. Then, the Russian troops stationed in the city will inevitably suffer heavy losses. The fortifications they built would also be reduced to ruins by German attacks. In this way, there is no doubt that the Russian army's goal of blocking the German attack through street fighting and inflicting heavy losses on the German army's vital forces will be completely defeated.

This, of course, will be very advantageous for the Germans. It's just that a lot of ammunition will be consumed.

"Your Highness's order, very correct. Destroyed the Heum with artillery fire and bombardment, leaving the Russians with heavy casualties. When the time comes, we'll see how they stop our attack. The generals applauded.