"Comrade Shaposhnikov, Middle East is the war situation really irreversible?" Joseph asked.
A few drops of cold sweat suddenly appeared on Shaposhnikov's forehead. He understood what Joseph meant, that is, he was still unwilling to accept Middle East's battle situation. From this, he can conclude that the hundreds of thousands of people in the Caucasian Front Army will probably not end well.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Shaposhnikov then replied, "Comrade Joseph, Caucasian Front Army have suffered considerable losses in the previous battles. Moreover, the long-term high-intensity combat has made the soldiers very tired. If they are attacked by the two elite armies of German military, they will not be able to withstand it."
"As far as I know, the two armies of Germany are just newly formed armies. Are their combat effectiveness that strong?" Joseph looked suspicious.
Shaposhnikov I suddenly didn't know what to say. German military The newly formed troops are basically soldiers who retired within five years, and then underwent a long period of adaptive training. The weapons and equipment equipped are also the most advanced first-class equipment in the world. Although the combat effectiveness is not as good as Frontline Troops of German military, it is definitely much more powerful than the elite troops of German military. What's more, most of the several units under the Russian army Caucasian Front Army are expanded based on the old units. There are many new soldiers and their combat effectiveness is not strong. In front of German military, it is almost impossible to take advantage.
Joseph glanced at Shaposhnikov and was not prepared to dwell on this issue.
"Comrade Kozlov, and other leading comrades Caucasian Front Army, what happened? Didn't they fight smoothly before? Why is it like this now? Tell them that our plan will not change, we must find a way to win! No retreat without orders!" Joseph said.
"Yes, Comrade Joseph." Shaposhnikov nodded without saying anything more. He knew that the fate of those officers and soldiers of the Caucasian Front Army had been decided. They would devote their lives to the great cause of Buru on the Middle East battlefield.
Although, Shaposhnikov has some sympathy for the Caucasian Front Army's tragic ending. However, in front of Joseph, he showed no performance at all. There is no need to offend Joseph for the sake of the Caucasian Front Army. What's more, this is not the first time such a thing has happened. Shaposhnikov has long been used to it.
When Caucasus Area Army Headquarters received the Telegram message from General Staff Headquarters, Lieutenant General Kozlov and others had earth-colored faces. Although, they had predicted before that this would most likely be the result. But in everyone's heart, there is more or less a sense of luck. But Joseph's coldness and ruthlessness still made them give up completely.
"Comrades, Comrade Joseph has issued an order. Then, we have no other choice. Starting early tomorrow morning, let's continue marching towards Baghdad!" Lieutenant General Kozlov ordered.
Although, Lieutenant General Kozlov knows that if you execute this command, you will definitely die in the end. However, he did not have the courage or courage to disobey Joseph's order. That would only make him die faster.
Major General Shamanin and Major General Torbushin, as well as the generals of the subordinate group armies, all looked ugly. Anyone who knows that he or she is about to die would probably feel this way.
After Western Front surrendered, Joseph's treatment of the surrenderers became even more cruel. This also makes other Russian generals less courageous to betray.
Time passed little by little. On November 11, 21st Armored Division, 211th Mechanized Infantry Division and 212th Mechanized Infantry Division of German 21st Army Corps took the lead in leaving Kuwait and headed towards Baghdad along the highway.
Because the roads along the way were in good condition, they advanced quickly. It is expected that we will arrive at Baghdad by the afternoon of the 12th.
At the same time, 47th Army Corps and 51st Army Corps under the Russian army Caucasian Front Army once again set off from Tikrit and launched an attack in the direction of Baghdad. However, under the bombing of German Air Force, although they broke through the defense line of the Iraqi Army, their advancement speed was very slow. It is simply impossible to capture Baghdad before German military arrives at Baghdad.
On the evening of November 12, German military 21st Armored Division, 211 Infantry Division, and 212 Infantry Division rushed to Baghdad. At this moment, the Russian army Caucasian Front Army is still a full 80 kilometers away from Baghdad.
At the same time, other troops of German 21st Army Corps also began to march towards Baghdad.
22nd Army Corps's transport ship also began to dock. According to the request of General Rundstedt, 22nd Armored Division, 221st Mechanized Infantry Division and 222nd Mechanized Infantry Division will be the first to disembark. They will rush to Baghdad as soon as possible to cooperate with German military's actions.
"It's hard to believe that Russians is still marching towards Baghdad at this time instead of retreating immediately. Could it be that their heads were really caught in the door?" General Rundstedt looked surprised.
"Yes! If it were me, I would have abandoned the previous combat goals and retreat to the north of the Zagros Mountains immediately. That would be the best choice." Lieutenant General Equord also said.
"Your Excellency Commander, wouldn't Russians do this so that we can get rid of them all?" Another middle-aged general spoke, he was German military 22nd Army Corps Commander Ludwig? Lieutenant General Beck said.
22nd Army Corps was starting to disembark, but he arrived at Baghdad first. Next is the counterattack against the Russian army, and Ludwig Lieutenant General Beck doesn't want his troops to miss it. This is a good opportunity to gain military exploits.
"Yes, 47th Army Corps and 51st Army Corps of Russians, since they did not choose to retreat, but continued to move forward. Then, their behavior is to die. We have no reason to let them go. So, I decided, this time we will launch a counterattack and eat them all!" General Rundstedt said.
The Russian army Caucasian Front Army has five group armies under its jurisdiction, but the 44th, 45th and 46th Army Corps are all just fake. They have the name of a group army, but they don't have many troops. Only 47th Army Corps and 51st Army Corps are the main forces of the Caucasian Front Army, and their strength is relatively strong. If you eat them, you will undoubtedly be able to severely damage the Russian army Caucasian Front Army. The remaining troops will be easily dealt with.