It was already that night when the body of General Ivan? Gylinski was discovered. The adjutant went to tell General Ivan? Gylinski that dinner was ready. However, they found that the office door had been locked.
After knocking on the door but no one answered, the adjutant found a spare key and opened the office door. Only then did he realize that General Ivan? Gylinski was already lying on the desk, and the blood flowing from his mouth had turned black.
General Ivan? Gylinski committed suicide, causing an uproar among the Russian army of Warsaw. It turned out that the successive destruction of Russian Guard 2nd Army Corps and 9th Army Corps had already made them extremely Panic. Now, even the highest Commander, General Ivan? Gylinski, has committed suicide. This undoubtedly shows that it is simply impossible to resist German offensive at Warsaw. Therefore, the entire Warsaw city became panicked. Some troops have even deserted.
"What should I do? What should I do now? Gylinski That guy actually committed suicide. Now all the pressure is on my head." General Samsonov was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.
When General Ivan? Gylinski was still here, he was the one who took the lead in everything. Now, General Ivan? Gylinski is no longer here, so naturally he has to take over. This is undoubtedly a great pressure for General Samsonov.
"The Germany people are coming soon. Fighting with the Germany people is obviously not possible. How can we resist the Germany people? But if we don't fight, what can we do? There is no way to escape." General Samsonov was running around anxiously.
"How about surrendering to the Germany people like that guy Leiningen-Kempf? If not, at least you can save your own life." General Samsonov suddenly had such an idea in his mind.
"No, I am a soldier of the Russian Empire and a loyal general of His Majesty the Tsar. How can I surrender to the Germany people like that German from Leiningen-Kempf?" Samsonov then automatically rejected that idea.
However, the desire for survival continued to grow in his heart like weeds.
Two days later, German Army 8th Armored Division and 24th Infantry Division arrived at Warsaw and set up their posture to launch an attack on Warsaw. The dark tanks and artillery pieces all reminded the Russia defenders inside the city that the German military outside the city were difficult to deal with. If things go wrong, they will all die here.
General Samsonov, was also shocked. He knew very well that if the fight continued, there would really be only a dead end. This also made the idea in his heart become more and more determined.
Then, a funny scene appeared. When German 8th Armored Division and 24th Infantry Division were preparing to launch an attack on Warsaw. Russian 2nd Army Corps Commander General Samsonov, however, took the initiative to lead the remnants of 2nd Army Corps to surrender to German military. This made Major General Bessen and Colonel Guderian stunned. But at the same time, I was also very happy. Russians surrenders voluntarily, so they don't have to launch an attack. Of course, this also avoids casualties.
Although, there are not many Russian troops in Warsaw city, their equipment is very crude, and their combat effectiveness is also very poor. But if they focus on defense, among City Urban Warfare, German military will inevitably pay a lot of casualties. Russians voluntarily surrendering is undoubtedly a good thing.
Therefore, Major General Bessen and Colonel Guderian accepted the surrender of General Samsonov after consulting the headquarters.
They assured General Samsonov that the lives and property safety of the Russian army would be guaranteed. Of course, this mainly refers to military officers. Ordinary soldiers probably don't have this kind of treatment. You know, German military captured so many prisoners of war, but Oscar wanted to use them as coolies. Otherwise, how can we carry out large-scale construction in Kingdom of Poland and ensure Germany's effective occupation of this land?
The Russia defenders in Warsaw city voluntarily surrendered, bringing Polish campaign to a successful conclusion. After a fierce battle, German 8th Army Corps wiped out Russian Guard 2nd Army Corps and 9th Army Corps at a small cost, achieving complete control over Kingdom of Poland. Next, it is time to implement the third step of the Eastern Front battle plan, which is to cooperate with the Austro-Hungarian Imperial Army to defeat Russian Southwestern Front Army and defeat the Russian army in one fell swoop.
If we can take this opportunity to trigger civil strife in Russia, that would be great. Even if it fails to succeed, the Russian army, which has suffered heavy losses, may no longer pose a threat to Germany for a long time to come. Eastern Front is at least temporarily stable, which can buy Germany a lot of time. Especially when German military failed to win among Battle of the Marne, the stability of the eastern front became crucial to Germany.
"After Your Highness and Warsaw are captured, the legion needs to rest for a period of time. Then, it can implement the third step of the battle plan, which is to unite with the Austro-Hungarian Empire to fight against the Russian Southwestern Front Army." Major General Ludendorff said.
Oscar nodded. In the past period of fighting, although 8th Army Corps's casualties were not large, the loss of weapons and equipment and the consumption of ammunition were considerable. Add Sergeant First Class soldiers are also very tired and really need a good rest.
In addition, joint operations with the Austro-Hungarian Imperial Army also require communication, which is not something to be taken for granted. If there is no cooperation, something will go wrong. If a mistake was made and they suffered a defeat on the Eastern Front, the consequences would be serious.
"During this period, the troops should rest for a while. After the rest is completed and contact with the Austro-Hungarian Empire is completed, we will then launch the operation against the Russian Southwestern Front Army. We will strive to defeat Russian Southwestern Front Army before the cold winter comes and establish our absolute advantage in Eastern Front in one fell swoop." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Highness." General Hindenburg and Major General Ludendorff are full of confidence in this point.
"I plan to return to Berlin tomorrow. On the one hand, I will report to Your Majesty and introduce the situation of Eastern Front. On the other hand, I will supervise General Staff Headquarters about our joint operations with the Austro-Hungarian Empire." Oscar said.
Of course, there was another reason that he didn't say. However, he believed that General Hindenburg and Major General Ludendorff also knew. That is to find a way to remove Moltke the Younger from the position of chief of general staff.
Battle of the Marne failed to achieve the expected results, which undoubtedly indicates that Moltke the Younger's modification of Schlieffen Plan was wrong. Well, this is a perfect opportunity to oust him. Since Moltke the Younger has become the enemy of Oscar, Oscar will naturally not let this opportunity pass by.