Chapter 1,353 Situation
Chapter 1353 Situation
"Our situation is getting worse and worse. The Germans began to expand the width of their attack. Before that, we lost too many infantry and artillery. Coupled with the Luftwaffe's attacks on rear transportation hubs, it was already very difficult for us. Carry out effective support and mobilization. Although they also show some sluggishness, and there may be some problems with the ammunition and oil reserves, but even if the opponent cannot completely penetrate our defense line, our campaign in the entire Poland has failed, because the opponent It left an unhealable wound in our defense!"
When the battle lasted until the fourth day, the German army had advanced about 50 to 75 kilometers on a front that was more than 100 kilometers wide! Even Kuropatkin admitted that no matter what the outcome of this battle, his Fourth Army would be finished anyway! The best result is to withdraw after the battle, reorganize, move to the rear to rest for a few months, and then push to a new front.
"Since the beginning of the war, 12 of the divisions belonging to the Fourth Army and supporting troops have been completely destroyed, and the total number of troops lost is about 150,000. (Many Russian divisions cannot be at full strength before the war. ) In addition, 9 divisions were severely damaged, which is about 80,000 people. If the losses of other divisions are included, we have lost about 260,000 people, of which the irrecoverable losses are about 200,000!" And Bo Rusinov thought further. He was no longer worried about the Fourth Army, because the Fifth Army's wealth was about to be wiped out!
The total number of the two armies was about 600,000, and nearly half of them were killed. There were still nearly 200,000 troops who were pinned to the front and continued to be consumed by the Bavarian Army! If it continues to fight for a few more days, it will definitely collapse!
This is not only the loss of frontline troops, but also equipment and logistics. Not only has the air force originally assigned to the Fourth Army been reduced to two or three kittens, they have even been transferred from other places. The aircraft also suffered heavy losses. Of the 500 aircraft in the Polish theater, more than 280 have been suspended, and more than 80 have been seriously damaged. The number of aircraft that can be directly used has just reached three digits!
And what about the other party? According to the Russians' inference, judging from the current situation, the Bavarian Army's bomber inventory on the southern front should be more than 500! And although the front line advanced nearly 100 kilometers (counting the beginning), it had no impact on the German bombers. They only flew 40 minutes longer. If you should throw 1500KG bombs at one time, you should still throw 1500KG bombs...
Then, this is a pain for the Russian army's logistics. The Germans did not drop many bombs, but you have to know that Russia's logistics supply system is even more fragile in this era! What? You mean the prevention and control system? what? Borusinov said he didn't know. The Eastern Front was defeated three days ago.
Railways, highways, military depots, grouping stations, bridges. German bombers even entered the battlefield from an altitude of less than 100 meters, and then dropped high-explosive bombs and incendiary bombs unscrupulously. This greatly reduced the Russian transportation volume. If the transportation volume before the war is calculated as 100,
On the first day of the battle, the Russians endured German bombings, held their breath, and relied on reserve transport teams to increase their transport volume to about 130. But it soon continued to decline, and now it is only about 40%! What's even more tragic is that even if it can be shipped now, the Russians' reserve reserves are not that sufficient. At least in Warsaw, Borusinov can no longer provide Kuropatkin with more than 10 152MM-class howitzers. Got it!
For a party with a big family and a big business, spending money like this is actually pretty good. For the weaker party, the result of this fight is chronic death.
"We must ensure that the northeast passage is 80 kilometers or more at its narrowest! It cannot be any narrower. After blocking the Bavarian Army's attack, all the troops immediately began to prepare to shrink. We are ready to leave and leave this pocket!" Nicholas Grand Duke Yev broke the silence and said decisively. Now the Bavarian Legion's intention is obvious, but how can I put it, sometimes, you can't change the battlefield situation just by knowing the opponent's intention... If the Russian army retreats rashly without careful preparation at this time, what is waiting for him will be a retreat that turns into a rout...
What is the saddest thing in the world? It's not that you can't understand your opponent's plot, but even if you understand their opponent's thoughts and know what they want to do, you are still being led by the nose! And now, Prince Ruprecht, the commander of the Bavarian Army and the entire Allied Powers on the Eastern Front, will no longer give the Russians a chance to evacuate! When Prince Leopold's Southern Front Army tightly contained and consumed all the Russians' mobile power, the sharp blade on the Northern Front was also ready to take action!
"Judging from the news we have received so far, the Russians have been aware of part of our plan, but they still have not made up their mind to break through. If they run now, they may lose 600,000 troops, but they gave up this opportunity, so this time They are destined to lose more than 1 million troops!" In Königsberg, Mackensen said with a joking expression after submitting the latest combat intelligence to the prince.
"My troops are ready. I can completely break through the Russian fortification area within three days! Then I will use three days to join up with His Royal Highness Prince Leopold's army to complete the Russian attack on the entire Polish area. Surrounded by troops!" Mackensen said confidently.
"One month at most! We will annihilate millions of Russian troops, and the entire Polish region will fall under the control of the empire!" Mackensen said with a finger.
"I agree with most of your opinions, but one month is too fast. We must at least give the Russian troops in the St. Petersburg area time to mobilize and give them some illusions of success. In addition, we must give the Russian troops in the St. Petersburg area time to mobilize and give them some illusions of success." , we also want to give Britain and France some hope." The prince sitting on the main seat sneered.
What will happen if the entire Russian army in Poland is wiped out within a month, or if Britain, France and Russia realize that they cannot relieve the siege? Although the Russian army will be severely damaged, their remaining troops will form a new line of defense. So for the Eastern Front, although the Polish Pocket Battle is a perfect ending, it always gives people a feeling that it is not very satisfactory. If they stay, the Russian troops in the St. Petersburg Military District will inevitably move south. In this case, the landing operation in the Gulf of Riga will become very meaningful. If the fight is successful, I am afraid that the Russians will not be able to establish a coherent front for more than a year in the next year, or even until the entire empire collapses! Because they have been defeated!
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