Arc of Gunfire

Obviously the senior generals present at the meeting had already anticipated the goals of the summer campaign, so after Marshal Celtic finished speaking, everyone acted quite calmly.

Marshal Maximilian von Goron, the commander of the Southern Army Group who rushed back from the front line to attend the meeting, looked at the others, cleared his throat and said: "Our Army Group does not have enough troops to carry out the attack on Rokossov." surrounded by millions of troops.”

(Marshal Gron was the former commander of Army Group B. After the destruction of Army Group A, his Army Group was reorganized into the new Army Group South.)

Emperor: "Of course, you will get reinforcements. It has been more than a month since the general mobilization started. It is expected that by June of this year, we will add 50 brand new divisions, and you will get most of these divisions!"

Marshal Gron frowned: "How is that possible? Recruit training takes at least six months to complete."

"They are not new recruits. The recruits will not graduate until September this year," Marshal Celtic took over. "These 50 divisions will be composed of retired soldiers aged 24 to 30. Some of them even participated in the Melania Battle. One month of recovery training is enough for them to return to their pre-retirement level.”

Marshal Gron nodded slightly, seemingly accepting this statement, but he immediately said: "However, current intelligence shows that the troops in Rokossov's hands have at least 1.2 million combatants. After three months of preparation, There will definitely be more after replenishment, I’m afraid if you only give me 50 divisions..."

The emperor stood up: "What are you afraid of? We have always had an advantage in the quality of our individual soldiers. In the first two years of the war, we have always had a great advantage in exchange ratio! Even though Rokossov wiped out so many troops last year , our exchange ratio is still dominant!

"Based on our experience in the past two years, when our military strength is equal to that of the Ant people, we can achieve very impressive results!"

Marshal Gron: "Your Majesty, the enemy is also learning war. As those leading troops on the front line, we do feel that the enemy's combat effectiveness is increasing.

"I have read the combat experience summaries submitted by many front-line troops. The front-line troops generally regard the Ant soldiers as brave and tenacious enemies. If you compare the report from the previous year, the front-line officers only admired the courage of the Ant soldiers."

The emperor hesitated to speak, but finally sighed: "You will get more troops. We will ensure that you have three times the strength of Rokosov."

Marshal Gron still frowned: "Can the logistics keep up?"

Celtic Marshal: "Of course. We have been building roads and supporting road guard strongholds in Khazalia since September 914. New highway systems have been built one after another, and the dotted guard strongholds have also greatly reduced the number of guerrillas. frequency of activity.

"This is also the reason why we chose the southern route as the direction of strategic decisive battle. Although roads have been built on the northern route, the advantages brought to the guerrillas by swamps and dense forests cannot be eradicated."

Marshal Gron's brows relaxed a little, but he still asked very worriedly: "With so many troops assembled, Rokossov will definitely find out. What should he do if he uses his tricks?"

The emperor took over again: "In the past two years, Rokossov's victory took advantage of the weakness of our supply line that was too long, and then relied on the mud and harsh winter. This time we will not fight him decisively in winter, nor will we be far away from the supply center, nor will we disperse. Troops - I just told you all this."

"I did say it, and I said it once before saying that the target of the summer campaign was Rokossov's front." said the new army commander, Marshal Rundsteyer.

After the defeat of the Winter Campaign, Marshal Bryan "took the blame and resigned."

Emperor: "We have summed up our experience and made targeted adjustments. This time Rokossov will not win easily again! In addition, we have more improvements, such as not attacking strongly fortified cities. This This time we will adopt a strategy of surrounding but not attacking, completely avoiding Rokosov's carefully constructed fortifications!

"This time, we will fight Rokosov in the wilderness! Defeat him completely!"

The emperor said as he clenched his fists with both hands and pounded them on the table.

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March 18, 916, northwest of Arvik.

The red Pei-3 reconnaissance plane was flying at an altitude of 3,000 meters, passing over the fields of Khazalia.

Wang Zhong carefully observed the Proson units highlighted on the ground.

Because he was so focused, he almost missed hearing what Emilia said in the earphones.

Emilia: "Your wife, please invite me to tea."

Wang Zhong didn't pay attention at first, but he immediately had an idea and caught the unusual part of this sentence: "What?"

"Your wife, please invite me to tea." Amelia repeated.

Wang Zhong: "Oh, probably to thank you for always protecting me. She said she wanted to thank you for saving my life in Baras."

"Hey, I just remembered this."

"Uh, didn't she mention it?"

"No, not at all."

Wang Zhong started to sweat from behind. Sure enough, did Lyudmila feel jealous about being alone with Emilia in a small space every few days?

Emilia: "I told her that I am your only companion."

What did you say? Don't say things that can easily be misunderstood! No, it’s easy for people to misunderstand!

Emilia: "She actually understood."

What did she understand?

Emilia: "She was so calm. I thought a fierce argument was going to break out."

Wang Zhong: "Oh, okay, as long as there is no dispute."

Emilia changed the subject: "So have you found any signs of the enemy's future actions?"

"No, it seems to be a normal rest and recuperation at the moment. Has the number of the troops been increased? I mean, it doesn't seem to have been increased."

Emilia: "Can you even feel the serial number? Isn't this amazing?"

Fortunately, Emilia is a witch, so she didn't feel particularly surprised.

Wang Zhong: "It's just a vague feeling. If there is a new number, you will suddenly feel like, 'Oh, there are new people stationed here.'"

"I understand, I understand, just like Prossen and I have been fighting with the same ace for a long time, and suddenly a new person joins, we will feel like, 'You don't dare to interfere in our battle.'" Emilia said happily. Share your own experiences.

Wang Zhong breathed a sigh of relief.

Emilia asked again: "So we still don't know where the enemy is going to attack?"

"Yes, we really can't determine where the enemy will attack, so let us attack." Wang Zhong said, "Our troops are much more elite than in the past two years, and our weapons, equipment and organization are also much more mature. It's time to take back the enemy." Take the initiative.”

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Wang Zhong finished the reconnaissance flight, handed the photos to the Air Force, and returned to the headquarters cabin in the car with Amelia.

At the door he saw another Willys Jeep with five stars.

Isn't it the custom of the United States to hang stars on jeeps? The jeep the five-star general sits on has five stars.

Amelia also saw the jeep: "There are so many stars. Isn't this the habit of the generals of the United States?"

Wang Zhong: "Yes, I don't know which general is visiting. Let's go in and have a look."

As he spoke, he opened the heavy curtain of the door and entered the headquarters.

Then I heard the voice of General Gorky: "I was originally going to meet Rokossov in Yebao, but he didn't go back. He didn't even go home to see his son!"

Wang Zhong: "Because I have been worried about the enemy's next main attack direction."

As he spoke, he walked towards General Gorky and extended his hand to him: "Long time no see, Gorky Davalishi."

Gorky also stood up and held Wang Zhong's hand: "Long time no see. You worked hard last year. You fought well in the counterattack and wiped out one million enemies in one breath! They should give you the Marshal Medal! You caught the Marshal It’s time to send it!”

Wang Zhong: "I have just been promoted to general. Olga, His Majesty the Tsar, probably wanted to send it to me, but General Turgenev stopped him."

"Actually, this makes no sense. Who would have any objection to your promotion to marshal now?" General Gorky let go of his hand and spread his hands directly. "Who would have any objection? You destroyed more of the Prosen army in one winter than we did in two years." A lot of them were destroyed!”

Wang Zhong: "Excessive praise, General Davarisi. So you are here just to congratulate me?"

"Of course not." General Gorky turned around and picked up the document bag on the table and handed it to Wang Zhong, "This is the summer campaign plan drawn up by my chief of staff. Last year we tried my new tactics and the results were pretty good. Although It didn’t open up the situation, but it proved that my tactics are feasible!”

Wang Zhong: "Well, your attack last year greatly reduced our pressure. In the end, the Proscenians had no choice but to pull up the two armies of Moravia to replenish their numbers. As a result, the equipment of these two armies was indeed complete. Common weapons, combat will and combat experience are all far behind.

"We captured a large amount of artillery, guns and other equipment from them and armed several divisions with this equipment."

General Gorky smiled happily: "You have indeed been looking at the overall situation! This summer we plan to give the Prossen people an even tougher attack! When we attacked last year, we concentrated 20 heavy artillery pieces per kilometer on the front. This year we Get ready to double it!”

Wang Zhong: "Are you planning to borrow the heavy breakthrough artillery division from me?"

General Gorky smiled: "How is it possible? The reserve front army has formed three more artillery divisions like this. I am here to discuss with you. I am leaving these three. What about the remaining bulk artillery brigades and so on?" Get some."

Wang Zhong said in a joking tone: "Okay, you came to compete with me for food! Do the newly formed troops also want to compete with me?"

Gorky waved his hand: "Don't worry, I won't move your troops who have withdrawn to rest and recuperate. I only want the newly formed troops. If we start to attack, we will disrupt the enemy's deployment. Even if the enemy wants to attack you in the summer campaign, We can also share your stress.”

Wang Zhong: "Today's aerial reconnaissance shows that the enemy on the southern front still has no sign of increasing their troops. Proson has been mobilized for two months, but the frontline troops have not increased. This is unusual. What if the enemy is planning to try again in your direction? ?”

Gorky: "Then when we attack, we will definitely find it. When the time comes, we will stop where we are and switch to defense. Then you can show off your skills! You are eager to return to Shepetovka, right?"

Wang Zhong nodded: "Yes, I think the situation of our army at this time is ripe for launching a pincer offensive against Shepetovka."

"Hahaha," General Gorky patted Wang Zhong on the shoulder hard, "You have completely learned Prosen's tactics, the pincer offensive, and the exquisite art of war! But I use completely Ant tactics. I named this strategy: Great Depth Attack!”

Wang Zhong: "It's a good name. I have also benefited a lot from your tactics. And I think that as Proson mobilizes, the average quality of Proson's soldiers will definitely be dragged down by the mobilization and gradually decline. Your tactics will become more and more effective in the vast Ante Plain.

"But as we advance into Proson, the battle line will be shortened sharply, the infrastructure level will be improved sharply, and the density of a large number of cities will continue to increase. The effectiveness of the deep offensive will continue to decrease. "

General Gorky's smile froze. He lowered his eyes and thought for a few seconds, and cursed: "Sukabulie! Can't you let me show off for a while! You're right! Bastard!"

After that, he slapped Wang Zhong's shoulder hard.

"You're right! Sukabulie!"