General Samsonov's figure couldn't help but shake. If the adjutant hadn't quickly helped him with his quick eyesight, he would have fallen to the ground.
The other Russian generals all looked like dead mothers.
They all know that it is a desperate situation for them at this moment. If things go wrong, everyone will die here.
"Damn it, from beginning to end, this was all a trap for the Germany people. They lured us deeper and deeper from the beginning, until they reached Tannenberg, and then attacked us head-on. What's hateful is that we didn't notice it at all." General Samsonov gritted his teeth, with a look of regret on his face.
Some generals couldn't help but lower their heads. Some of them had raised questions, but in the end, everyone was dazzled by the victory. This has led to the current situation.
But unfortunately, it is too late to say this now. They are facing destruction.
"General, we still have a chance. The troops intercepted by the Germany people have just arrived. We can launch an attack while they are on an unstable footing. We will definitely be able to break through the interception of the Germany people." A general suggested.
"Yes, that's right, we still have so many troops. If we launch a fierce attack, it may not be impossible to break through the Germany people's blockade." Other Russian generals agreed, as if they had grasped the last straw.
Everyone has a desire to survive. The more powerful and high-ranking people are, the more they cherish their own lives. If they could survive, these Russian generals would naturally not want to die.
General Samsonov also nodded, although he thought this was very difficult. Germany people have painstakingly prepared this trap, how can they be allowed to escape easily. However, you can't do nothing and just wait here to die. It would be good to even try it. That way, you can at least escape.
General Samsonov knows that with his identity and rank, even if the Russian army is defeated, his life will not be in danger. At most, he will be imprisoned in a prisoner of war camp. However, if you can escape, that would be the best. If you can be a high-ranking general, why should you be a lowly prisoner of war?
"Okay, organize the troops and launch an attack on the Germany people's defense line. No matter what, we must break through their blockade. All our soldiers, this is our only chance to survive." General Samsonov said.
"Yes, General," everyone replied.
They all know that this is their only chance to survive, and they must seize it. Otherwise, it is really a dead end.
When lives were threatened, the efficiency of the Russian army became very rapid. In less than half an hour, they organized an army of more than 20,000 people and launched an attack on the German military 20th Corps defense line.
"Hmph! These Russianss, do they really think that our combat effectiveness is very bad and they will beat us to the ground? Let all departments be prepared and use all their combat effectiveness. Let these Russianss know how powerful our true combat effectiveness is!" 20th Corps Commander Lieutenant General Mackensen ordered.
In order to lure the enemy, he was deliberately defeated by the Russian army. It has always been a thorn in his heart! Now is a good opportunity for them to clear their names.
"Yes, general." 20th Corps's other generals also held their breath. They also wanted to avenge their shame.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As soon as the Russian army launched its attack, German military's shelling began. 20th Corps has three Infantry Divisions under its command, with nearly 50,000 people, and is well-equipped. There are more than 300 cannons alone, including 162 75mm Field Guns, 108 105mm Light Howitzers and 54 155mm Heavy Howitzers. When these cannons began to fire at the same time, shells rained down on the Russian army.
The dense artillery shells exploded like raindrops in the Russian ranks, tearing countless Russian soldiers into pieces.
However, even so, the Russian soldiers were still gritting their teeth and charging. Their superiors told them that this was their only chance to survive. If you don't catch it, you're dead. Therefore, these Russian soldiers could not help but muster up their courage.
Courage is courage, but on the battlefield, victory or defeat is often not determined by courage. After finally summoning up the courage, the Russian army faced German military, who was armed to the teeth. The outcome was naturally obvious.
"Fire!"
When the Russian army was not far from German defensive line, Commander on the front line gave the order to fire.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Mortars and Grenade Launcher all joined in the shooting. Shells and grenades of various calibers flew towards the Russian army's formation. After the explosion, they left craters of different sizes on the ground. A large number of Russian soldiers were killed under fierce firepower.
"Ta-ta-ta!" General Purpose Machine Gun and Squad Automatic Weapon all started shooting, forming a denser firepower network.
The attacking Russian troops fell to the ground in rows under such intensive firepower, as if they were cutting wheat.
"God!"
Seeing a large number of attacking Russian troops being shot and killed by German military's powerful firepower, the Russian generals who were hiding in the rear and watching the battle couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
At the same time, their hearts continued to sink. They couldn't help but ask themselves, could they really break out under such a strong defense from German military?
Although, German defensive line is indeed a simple position that has just been constructed. However, sophisticated weapons and powerful firepower make up for this shortcoming, making the defense line impregnable.
"Use Cossack cavalry to attack the Germany people's defense line. Without Germans' secret weapon on this defense line, the cavalry's attack should be effective." General Samsonov gritted his teeth and said.
Three Cossack Cavalry Division were mobilized and once again launched an attack on German military's position. However, these Cossack cavalry launched a heroic charge. However, in the end, it still failed to succeed. Although the three Infantry Divisions of 20th Corps are not equipped with tanks, the large number of light Heavy Machine Guns are still a nightmare for Russian Cossack cavalrys. The cavalry with the ability of rapid assault crashed into the defense line composed of a large number of machine guns, still hitting the rocks with their eggs.
Cossack cavalry's attack still failed to succeed. Their bravery left corpses on the ground in front of German defensive line. However, German defensive line is still impregnable. Their attack, apart from consuming a lot of German military ammunition, seemed to be of no use at all.
Seeing this scene, the Russian generals were desperate. German military's siege has been successful, and the next step is that they will all be annihilated.