"The Turkish allies have begun their counterattack. Their 3rd Army Corps has already rushed to the battlefield. Given their current strength, wiping out the Russian 44th, 45th, and 46th Army Corps should not pose much of a problem. That way, we will not need to concern ourselves with those Russian army corps. As long as we deal with the Russian 47th and 51st Army Corps, the Russian Caucasian Front Army can be considered completely annihilated!" General Rundstedt wore a broad smile.
General Rundstedt was highly satisfied with the current development of the battle. The Turks had performed terribly at first, but at least they had faced up to the situation and reacted swiftly. This was undoubtedly highly advantageous for destroying the Russian Caucasian Front Army.
"Your Excellency Commander, the 22nd Army Corps troops will arrive tomorrow. To prevent the Russians from getting away, we had best put our plan into action as soon as possible!" Lieutenant General Equord, commander of the 21st Army Corps, suggested.
General Rundstedt nodded. "Have the 21st Armored Division, the 211th Mechanized Infantry Division, and the 212th Mechanized Infantry Division depart tonight. Go around behind the Russian 47th and 51st Army Corps and cut off their retreat. Once the 22nd Armored Division, the 221st Mechanized Infantry Division, and the 222nd Mechanized Infantry Division arrive, launch an attack from the front and crush the Russians in one stroke. The other motorized infantry divisions of the 21st Army Corps will advance from both flanks, ensuring that these Russians cannot escape. This time, we will swallow all these Russians in a single bite!"
When the Russian Caucasian Front Army moved south, it had committed nearly all its forces. This meant that it now had virtually no troops left in the Caucasus region. If the main forces of the Caucasian