"General, we have routed the Anglo-Indian Army! Large numbers of their fleeing troops are running toward Mumbai!" a major general division commander reported to General Ludendorff.
"Very good. Begin the pursuit at once. We must seize Mumbai in one burst of momentum!" General Ludendorff ordered.
This was undoubtedly the perfect opportunity to take Mumbai. As long as the German military captured Mumbai in this battle, their heavy weapons and equipment could be unloaded from the ships. In particular, the combat strength of the 8th Armored Division would be fully brought into play. This would give the German military formidable offensive power even after leaving the coastline.
"Yes, General!"
"Send a telegram to the Indian Ocean Fleet and have them provide us with greater fire support. But tell them to be careful when shelling—do not blow up the port!" General Ludendorff ordered.
Although General Ludendorff knew the Anglo-Indian Army would not let them obtain Mumbai's port so easily, he still wanted to fight for it as best he could. If they could seize Mumbai's port, the German military's logistical supplies could be unloaded much faster. Mumbai would also become an important supply base for the German military.
"Yes, General." A staff officer immediately went to contact the Indian Ocean Fleet.
The several Infantry Divisions of the German 8th Army Corps that had already landed did not even have time to clear the battlefield before launching a direct attack on Mumbai. The prisoners were handed over to the 3rd Marine Division for guard duty. The task of counting the prisoners of war was also left to the Marine Corps. They simply had no time to deal with such matters.
The Indian Ocean Fleet also worked closely with the German 8th Army Corps' offensive. They moved northward along the coastline, bombarding the Anglo-Indian