"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Fierce artillery fire was bombarding the Turkish Army's defense line. Although the Russian 44th Army Corps only had two mountain Infantry Division and one cavalry division, the performance of these tens of thousands of people on the battlefield was very powerful. Turkish 1st Army already had two Infantry Division disabled by them. The remaining Infantry Division also retreated to the third line of defense in panic.
Turkish 2nd Army, the situation is even more difficult. They were met by Russian troops 45th Army Corps and 46th Army Corps's Encirclement Offensive. These two group armies are more powerful than 44th Army Corps. Although the total military strength was still not as good as Turkish 2nd Army, their powerful combat effectiveness beat Turkish 2nd Army to pieces.
The Turkish 2nd Army headquarters located at Van, Lieutenant General Commander Muhammad, has repeatedly sent Telegram requests for help from 1st Army Corps and Ankara. He expressed despair that if he could not get any more reinforcements, 2nd Army Corps would probably be wiped out within a week.
The sudden change in the situation on the front line caught the Turkish government unprepared. President Kemal convened senior officials from the government and the military to discuss countermeasures. President Kemal in this time and space is in good health and did not die in his fifties like in another time and space. It's still alive and kicking to this day. In government affairs, because President Kemal is in office, Türkiye's policy is firmly following German Empire.
Ankara, Presidential Palace President Kemal looked ugly. Previously, at the founding meeting of Allied Powers, he assured German Emperor Wilhelm III that if the Russian army wanted to move south from Caucasus to Middle East, Turkish Army would be responsible for blocking it. Originally, he thought that sending two armies would be able to hold the line of defense. But now it seems that the development of the situation is far worse than he expected!
"Gentlemen! We have deployed two of the Army's most elite armies in the east! However, they are now being beaten back by the Russian army with less than half of their strength! What is going on?" President Kemal was very angry.
You know, he has racked his brains in order to realize Türkiye's revival. A large amount of money was spent on purchasing German equipment, and German military's officer corps was invited to train the army. Originally, he thought that the combat effectiveness of the Turkish Army could not be compared with a world-class powerful army like German military. But if Buru Army comes, it shouldn't be bad. But now, the fight has actually reached such a result.
All Türkiye's senior military and political officials said nothing. This is true even for War Minister and Army Chief of Staff General Enver. The Army's performance is so bad. As the leader of the Army, what else can he say?
"Gentlemen, Germany has already taken a huge advantage in this war. They have just severely damaged the Russian army on the Bu-Russian battlefield and wiped out more than two million Russian troops. Next year, they will launch a larger-scale attack to further attack the Russian army. I believe that Germany will definitely be able to win this war. If the Republic of Turkey wants to gain more benefits and a higher international status in the future world, it must closely follow Germany's footsteps. Otherwise. If it does, we will be completely reduced to a third-rate small country. This war is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for us. Before, I promised the Kaiser that the Republic of Turkey would not allow them to move south from the Caucasus. That's why Germany did not send troops to the Persian Gulf. But now, if Turkey cannot complete this task, what will our German allies think of us? Will they continue to support us?" President Kemal continued.
Republic of Turkey's senior officials all know that the situation this time is very difficult. If the Russian army really goes south and captures Persian Gulf, or destroys Persian Gulf's oil fields. So, how should they explain to Germany? Even if Germany wins the war in the future, Republic of Turkey may not even think of getting any benefits from it.
"Your Excellency, I will immediately send Telegram to the front line to help them stabilize the war situation as much as possible. In addition, I will personally lead 3rd Army Corps to the battlefield. I guarantee that our army will be able to withstand Russians!" General Enver said.
As the helmsman of the Turkish Republican Army, and also the outstanding Commander, if he can appear on the battlefield, it will be a great improvement for the morale of the Turkish Army. Of course, General Enver also believes that Türkiye has assembled three armies with more than 600,000 people. If it cannot withstand 200,000 Russian troops, it will be a joke. With such strength, what qualifications do they have to participate in this World War? Not to mention reviving Turkey.
President Kemal nodded. "We must do our best in this battle. We must do what we promised to Germany's allies! Tell the generals on the front line to hold on to their positions and not to retreat! Anyone who retreats without authorization will be punished with treason!"
Everyone can feel the murderous intent in President Kemal's words. If someone disobeys the order, President Kemal may really raise his butcher's knife.
"Yes, Your Excellency," everyone replied.
"In addition, according to the German General Staff plan at the previous Allied Powers meeting, we should arm 1.2 million people during the war. Before, we only formed three armies. Now I have ordered further mobilization to form three more armies. This time, we must not only resist the Russians attack, but also launch a counterattack. Fight through the Caucasus mountains and let Russians know that we in Turkey will not let them bully us!" President Kemal said.
Germany had promised before that the world's interests after the war would be distributed based on the performance of Allied Powers's member states during the war. President Kemal hopes that Republic of Turkey can be at the forefront of the distribution of benefits after the war. In this case, not only can Republic of Turkey get more benefits, but also German Empire can see the use of Germany.
The world is too big, and it would be very difficult for the German Empire to rule it by his own strength. Republic of Turkey can completely become a powerful assistant to the German Empire and help German Empire rule the world. Of course, this will also bring Republic of Turkey a lot of benefits.
Although, further mobilizing the army will require a large amount of financial and material resources. But no one dares to oppose President Kemal's decision at this juncture.