Chapter 458： The collapse of the Soviet army

Schedelce's fall put the Soviet army in Poland in a precarious position.

The soldiers of the 3rd, 12th, and 16th Army groups who were evacuating from Warsaw immediately burst into an uproar when they heard that Sedelce was occupied. Many of them have secretly left the troops and retreated to Soviet Russia on their own. No matter what the political commissars say, it won't work.

The 4th and 15th Army was even more miserable. They were still fighting the Polish army on the Vistula River. Hearing that Sedelce was occupied by Poland behind him, he almost caused a mutiny. If it weren't for the commander's impulse, he would collapse on its own.

But although he was barely bounced down, someone pushed him. The Polish Fifth Army, under the leadership of the commander General Sikorski, immediately launched a counterattack against the Polish Fifth Army, which caused a debacle for the frightened Fourth Army. Within a day, the 4th Army retreated 40 kilometers and was almost close to the border of East Prussia.

The 15th Army in the lower reaches of the Vistula River became a panic, and immediately moved the troops to the border of East Prussia. After converging with the 4th Army, it retreats to the Bug River along the Mwawa and Ostrovenka lines.

The Soviet troops who were in Poland for a while retreated to the Bug River. They plan to delay the attack of the Luobo coalition forces first, and wait for reinforcements to fight against them. However, their wishes will not be accepted by the two armies, especially the Polish side.

As far as Poland is concerned, the huge strategic advantage that he has spent a lot of money to gain hard cannot let the victory that is about to be obtained slip away. So after the capture of Sedelce, Piłsudski immediately took the Assault Corps and the 2nd Corps on the road.

Their next target is Ostrow. As long as they seize this small town on the Bug River, the Bug River will become their natural line of defense to intercept the Soviet army. For the Soviet army, which is currently panic and low morale, isn't this a natural danger?

When Poland was preparing to turn the plan into reality, Admiral Fereit also commanded the Romanian army that defeated the Soviet interception and rushed to Brest.

On the road from Warsaw to Minsk, the long dragon of Romanian soldiers could not be seen. Soldiers, horses, vehicle artillery, etc. on the road looked like a mess from a distance. But when you walk up to the front, you will find that everything is in order, and each has its own rules of progress. And beside the road, there are military policemen wearing white helmets from time to time, directing the traffic on the road.

General Fereit, who commanded them, marched in the middle of the team with his command. And the logo of his headquarters is very obvious. A few dozen vehicles produced by Volkswagen that look like buses are his mobile headquarters.

However, these cars are different from public transportation vehicles in cities. In order to facilitate the movement of ambitious, their bodies have been increased a lot. And compared with six-wheeled public transportation vehicles, this type of vehicle has eight wheels, not only that, the tire width is also wider than that of civilian vehicles. In addition, in the configuration of the engine, its 120 horsepower engine is also sufficient to ensure that it has good maneuverability in the wild. From all aspects of performance, this is currently the best field command vehicle.

The only drawback is that it is too expensive. The cost of up to 51,000 lei is about to catch up with the tank. But who made the current military prestige enough, so he ordered more than forty vehicles in one go, and this time Admiral Fereit brought more than ten vehicles.

The use effect is not bad, can control the battlefield situation at any time while on the move. Moreover, its large field radio station can keep in touch with Warsaw and the country at any time, which makes your admiral peace of mind a lot.

"How is the situation now?"

Fereit looked at the map in the car and asked the communications staff around him.

"At present, the 11th and 14th enemy armies have been driven to Mallorita by our army. The 7th, 11th, and 17th divisions are watching them and will not let them approach Brest. In addition, the Polish Third Army has already rushed. On the defense of Sedelce, a small group of Soviet Russian troops appeared outside the city, but these troops did not engage the defensive Polish 3rd and 4th Army. In addition, the Polish troops commanded by Marshal Piłsudski had arrived at the Burg River. By the way, they are currently preparing to cross the river."

Your Excellency was in the slightly swaying carriage, while listening to the report of the staff officer, he marked the place he said on the map.

After reading the map, Feleit concluded: "It seems that this war will cause a big loss to the opponents. At present, the half-surrounded Soviet army, if they are not moving quickly, they can't run away from anyone. Lost. Speaking of which, His Excellency Piłsudski has won a great victory this time."

After Fereit summed up others, he began to care about himself.

"How far is it from Brest?"

"At present, our forward has arrived in Biała, only 28 kilometers away from Brest."

Hearing the staff's answer, Fereit calculated that it was only one day away.

"What about the strength of the city?"

"There are still only two Soviet divisions defending, but they have gathered residents in the city to join the army. According to the latest information, they are currently conscripting 6,000 people. A lot of sandbag fortifications have been arranged in the city, and they forced the residents to build outside the city. Trenches. In addition, we received the latest information. Yesterday Minsk had sent three trains to Brest, most of which were artillery, machine guns and other support weapons."

Hearing the report from the staff, Feleit said with a smile: "It's too late to support. If the strength of the two divisions can stop my army, that would be a joke."

In General Fereit's view, Brest is now in his pocket, and the only 11th and 14th Army groups that the enemy can support were deliberately driven to other places by him. I also specially sent three divisions to watch the opponents, where there might be reinforcements.

In fact, judging from the map, the mobile unit consisting of cavalry divisions and armored brigades that defeated the Soviet Cavalry Group Army is the closest here. However, considering that the casualties of the two troops are not small, and the loss of weapons and equipment is too great (in other words, the armored brigade), the general only let them be responsible for the investigation of the surrounding area.

The next day, the Romanian army came to the city.

Fereit looked at the panic-stricken frontline Soviet soldiers, and he couldn't help laughing. Obviously, the Soviet generals recruited local residents to the front line, but it made Romania cheaper. These basically untrained recruits will completely help Romania break through the city.

Since the Soviet commander was dizzy, of course he would accept this gift.

With a big wave of his hand, and after a short shelling, the Romanian army of the second division immediately rushed to the position. For the next battle, he has no interest at all.

And the result was completely within his expectation. With just one charge, the local recruits on the front line were forcibly recruited and they were defeated. Many people raised their hands and shouted to them: "I am a Polish, and I am willing to take the Romanian army and drive away the Russian army."

So the next battle was much simpler. With the help of these locals, the Romanian army occupied the city in less than two days.

There is not much time left for the Soviets.