artillery arc

Chapter 392: Determination to Attack the 190th Division
At 17 a.m. on the 7th, Western Front Headquarters.

General Gorky and Chief of Staff Ivan Stepanovich were eating black bread and looking at a map.

At this time, the communications staff officer opened the door and saluted: "Report, a telegram from the headquarters."

General Gorky held a compass, drew on the map, and said without looking up, "Read."

The communications staff opened the telegram: "General Gorky is appointed commander of the Sukhaveli Front, and Colonel-General Ivan Stepanovich is appointed acting commander of the Western Front."

General Gorky threw down the compass in his hand and said, "It's just as I expected. The High Command will not simply interfere with General Andrei's command, but will replace him. This way, we don't have to worry about bypassing the command level and making it a normal practice. When the general is replaced, it will be natural for the High Command to issue a new order to the army groups below."

Ivan Stepanovich held out his hand to General Gorky: "Everything goes well in your new position."

"You too." General Gorky shook the chief of staff's hand. "I think the offensive plan we came up with is promising. Don't give up. We can't rely on Rokossov to win all the battles."

Ivan Stepanovich: "It's a pity that the plan you proposed cannot be carried out by you personally."

"Don't say that. Rokossov needs me to replace the person who is holding him back. Of course I can't refuse his request. Of course not." General Gorky repeated the last sentence.

At this time, the door opened again, and General Gorky's adjutant led a pilot in. The latter saluted: "General Gorky, the High Command ordered me to take you to Yarvik, where the Sukhaveli Front Headquarters is."

"Got it." General Gorky saluted the pilot and then continued to instruct Ivan Stepanovich, "We must launch the attack. It doesn't matter if there are some casualties. The key is to verify whether this method can work."

"Do not worry."

General Gorky then let go of Ivan Stepanovich's hand and turned to walk towards the pilot.

Pilot: “You can pack your things…”

"No need. As a soldier, I am ready to take up my post at any time. My luggage only includes two sets of spare clothes. Just ask my adjutant to get them," said General Gorky.

The pilot looked in awe.

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1st Mobile Army Headquarters.

"Report, urgent message from the headquarters."

Wang Zhong raised his head: "Oh?"

Popov had just finished his night shift and was already at the door, so he took the telegram and said, "Oh, good news. General Gorky has replaced General Andrei as the commander of the Sukhaveli Front. We don't have to worry about being betrayed by friendly forces and being isolated."

Wang Zhong raised his eyebrows: "Send him here? That's good, we can fight our own battles without worrying about it, he will back us up."

Vasily: "By sending General Gorky here, are you trying to restrict the Rokosov faction?"

Wang Zhong looked at the adjutant with a puzzled look: "What do you mean?"

"You see, when you won a battle under a general, the general took advantage of the victory and became a Rokosovite. It's the same for Kashukh and Kirinenko. In the future, you will all be promoted to commanders of fronts. Now there are three fronts.

"If you win again this time, General Andrei will be convinced and become a Rokossovite!"

Wang Zhong knocked on Vasily's head and said, "You've read too many political novels! General Gorky was transferred here because we had good cooperation in the winter campaign of 914. We hope that we can achieve greater success in the summer campaign of 915."

Vasily: "Okay, mine."

Popov came over and handed the telegram to Wang Zhong, then walked out while yawning: "In this case, there is no need to worry, just do your job well. General Gorky will definitely give you the 40th Tank Army to command."

Wang Zhong: "It's not certain yet. Let's prepare for both situations. Anyway, we should eat up the 190th Division first."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone at the door shouted in a heavily accented Ante language: "Report!" Wang Zhong turned his head and saw that it was indeed Tadeusz, the commander of the 1st Division of the Melania People's Army, and his chief of staff.

"You are here, come here quickly!" Wang Zhong waved hurriedly.

Popov was almost at the door, so he made way for the two men and gestured "please".

The two Melania officers seemed quite reserved in the face of Popov's actions, and only passed by Popov after saluting.

Popov yawned and left the warehouse where the headquarters was located.

Two Melania officers walked up to the map table and saluted Wang Zhong again: "Report, Tadeusz, the commander of the First Division of the First Army of the Melania People's Army, reports to you."

Wang Zhong: "You're just in time. I believe you've heard the news. This time we're facing the enemy's 190th Division, so you'll have to take the lead. We'll launch a pincer attack today to cut off the connection between the 190th Division and the other enemy divisions."

Pavlov: "Then it's your turn to perform. You didn't participate in the previous battles, your organization is intact, and your United States armored vehicles have fewer failures. Our Ante equipment has been greatly affected by the expansion of production, and the failure rate is extremely high."

Tadeusz saluted and shouted, "I guarantee that the mission will be completed!"

Wang Zhong: "Don't be so loud. The headquarters is all in a warehouse. Your shouting will affect other people's work."

"I'm sorry," Tadeusz said hastily.

Wang Zhong pushed a map full of symbols in front of the two people and said, "This is a topographic map of the planned attack area. Although it looks like a grassland, it is actually very complicated under the grass. You must be careful. We asked the old herdsmen about the terrain in detail. I hope you can make good use of it."

Tadeusz took the map, opened it and glanced at it, then immediately put it away: "I understand. I will send a copy to all the battalion and company commanders of our army."

Wang Zhong: "When you attack tomorrow morning, I will ask the researchers at the Institute of Folklore if they can create a thick fog for you. The last time we attacked Yeisk in the fog, we achieved unexpected success. You should be able to do it too - I just don't know if you have any concerns."

Tadeusz looked embarrassed. "Our soldiers are saying that those researchers are witches. They will bring thick fog, and those who are trapped in the fog will fall into eternal damnation. I'm afraid... it's better not to bring thick fog. Let's attack in clear weather."

Wang Zhong nodded: "Respect your beliefs."

Tadeusz seemed a little worried and quickly emphasized: "A considerable number of us believe in secularism, otherwise we would not have come to Ant when Prosen annexed Melania."

Pavlov: "We know, you don't have to worry. Besides, our military bishop who is in charge of these things has gone to bed, so you have nothing to worry about."

Vasily: "It would be fine if you didn't say that, but now that you say it, it feels like there's definitely something wrong."

Pavlov shrugged his shoulders and said, "What are you afraid of? Our commander is deeply trusted by His Majesty the Patriarch."

Wang Zhong teased, "Trust? They are now saying that I am an angel under Saint Andrew. So you don't have to worry. Since we don't want to attack in the fog, then we will fire all the smoke bombs tomorrow, and you can also be evil ghosts in the smoke."

"Okay! We will definitely live up to your expectations."

Pavlov placed a document in front of the two men and said, "Take a look at this. This is the logistics supply plan I drew up for you. You can arrange your own waves of attack according to this plan. If you have any requests, feel free to ask."

Tadeusz: "After research, we came up with a specific combat plan and reported it to the Army Group Headquarters."

Wang Zhong: "Remember when attacking, if you encounter a difficult point, don't force it, surround it. There are not so many places on the grassland that must be captured. Take advantage of the thick smoke to divide and surround the enemy and then bombard them one by one. Make good use of the radio in your hands.

"Information, plus firepower! We must not only win, but also win beautifully, and win with a trade ratio! Otherwise, the Prosen people will always look down on us and have a psychological advantage when facing us. This won't work!"

"Yes!" Tadeusz responded loudly.

Wang Zhong: "Information, plus firepower! Information and fire are one, understand? Information and fire are one!"

Wang Zhong has completely become a member of the US military, just like the Serbian army after the battle on the peninsula.

(End of this chapter)