Chapter 302： Defending the Deva (3)

"what did you say?"

The news from the staff was so shocking that both generals stood up.

"This is a telegram, sent from the General Staff."

After receiving the telegram from the staff, Ankodar immediately checked it.

This is a telegram personally sent by the chief of the general staff, Admiral Preeshan, in which a message is described in detail. That is the Austro-Hungarian Tenth Army defending Transylvania. You are angered. They intend to take advantage of the internal combat to recapture Deva and then repel the offensive of the Southern Army.

As a certificate of retaking Deva and repelling the Army of the South, as the commander of the Austro-Hungarian Tenth Army, Lieutenant General Sam assembled eight divisions for this purpose. In addition to the affiliated forces, this is up to 140,000 troops, plus the forces that have already fought with them, this is 250,000 troops.

According to the previous plan, the Southern Army will be equipped with a total of 15 divisions, with a strength of up to 240,000. However, it should be noted that this is the configuration after the formation of the second batch of mobilized troops. That is to say, it will be at least a month later, but now the Southern Army has only 5 standing tasks, and there are 3 reserve divisions just formed by the militia, plus other troops assigned to the Army, the total force now is only 120,000. people.

And the most important thing is that half of the Southern Army’s forces are still at home. The intelligence shows that Lieutenant General Sam will not give them much time, and the mobile force of the Tenth Army is gathering. According to the analysis of the General Staff, they only have one week of preparation time, and then they will face the situation of pressure from the soldiers.

The two Dewa city defense commanders and deputy commanders looked at this telegram in a terrible mood.

Major General Dotrid could not bear to complain. "Damn it, why is it so bad."

Listening to the complaints from Major General Dotrid, who was temporarily with his partner, Lieutenant General Ankodar advised him instead. "Look a little bit, this may also be our opportunity."

Hearing Ankodar's words, Dotrid asked rhetorically. "Opportunity? Then please tell me what is this opportunity? We are about to be besieged by at least ten divisions within a week, and (the commander of the army) General Salamik can only send up to 5 divisions to defend, we The task is very arduous. And now there are three divisions that are constantly consuming our energy, which leaves us with no opportunity to improve the fortifications. Without a defensive battle for complete fortifications, you know exactly what the result will be."

Facing Major General Dortrid’s question, Ankodar could only speak with a wry smile. "It is a bit difficult, but we are not without the opportunity, but the price is higher."

What the lieutenant said made Dortrid very curious, so he asked. "What's the price?"

"It is estimated that Deva will not like us."

Ankodar's hint was obvious, and Dortrid immediately guessed what he thought.

"Are you planning to fight on the scorched earth?"

Facing Major General Dortrid’s inquiry, Ankodar immediately admitted. "Yes, this is the only way I can think of at the moment. We are under too much defensive pressure and can only use the houses in the city as a defensive fulcrum."

"So you will drive out all the residents of Deva?"

"Yes, this is for their consideration."

Ankerdal's blunt words made Dortrid a little emotional. "It seems that the two of us will become the people most hated by the residents of Deva."

"So you should feel honored."

"Hahaha, it's an honor to be true."

When the two commanders of Deva were having fun in their hardships, General Salamik, the commander of the Army Group South, who had just arrived in Targuzhiu, was also upset. However, the admiral's bad mood was not only about to face the counterattack of the Tenth Austro-Hungarian Army, but also because of the two city defense commanders in Deva.

The general's mood can also be understood. Anyone who has worked alone without reporting will be in the same mood as him. It’s just that your admiral’s inner heart is worse because of their larger barrels and their completely changed combat plan.

As a commander who has been serving in the military since the establishment of Romania, because he did not obey orders to change the target privately, the whole plan was completely disrupted, and there should not be too many examples of failure. Therefore, the admiral had long been dissatisfied with these two thorny generals in his heart, but it was because the importance of Deva was so high that the two of them escaped punishment.

But the consequences of the two changing their combat plans came, which accelerated the progress of the Army Group South and did not cooperate with the other two army groups at all. This allowed the defensive Austro-Hungarian army to find a chance, and now the Southern Army will face the Austro-Hungarian Tenth Army alone, and Admiral Salamik will be very aware of the pressure.

"Where are the 35th, 38th, and 39th Divisions now?"

Your Excellency, who had just arrived in Targuzhiu, did not care about the exhaustion of the boats and cars, and immediately asked his chief of staff.

"The news we just got is that the 35th Division has just boarded the train at Guriju, and it is expected that all members will arrive here the day after tomorrow. And the 38th Division is currently marching, so they will arrive in Targuzhu in three days. As for the 39th. The division has just assembled and is still waiting for the transportation department to arrange train transportation."

As the chief of staff of the Army of the South, faced with the general's inquiry, he immediately informed him of what he knew.

The answer of his chief of staff made Admiral Salamik frowned, and it seemed that the admiral was somewhat dissatisfied with them. "Why the 39th Division has not confirmed the train transportation, isn't it the priority to protect us?"

Facing the admiral's question the chief of staff explained. "The response of the Department of Transportation is that because our ammunition and artillery occupy too much to transport to the wagon, the 39th Division currently does not have enough capacity."

As the commander-in-chief of the group army, Admiral Salamik has always paid attention to firepower superiority, which he complained to his chief of staff. "These are all excuses from the Transportation Department. We are at an absolute disadvantage in terms of numbers, and there is no way to fight this battle if we are at a disadvantage in equipment.

After complaining, the admiral said his way. "Let the 39th Division only carry light weapons and march towards Targuzhwu. As for the heavy equipment of their division, the Transportation Department will find a way to arrange wagon transportation. So they shouldn't be able to make excuses."

Admiral Salamik used this method, but the traffic department was in midair. You said that the capacity is not enough, so I don't need you to transport people, and I will transport equipment directly.

Faced with the admiral's tricks, the chief of staff said. "Okay, I will do it now."

Watching his chief of staff leave, General Salamik also rushed to the group army headquarters temporarily set up at the railway station. There is not much time left for him. He needs to look at it to coordinate the various ministries of the group army, and the fight around Deva also requires him to work hard. It seems that tonight is another sleepless night.