Romanian Eagle

"What did you say?"

The news the staff told was so shocking that it made both generals stand up.

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

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

This was a telegram personally sent by the chief of the general staff, Admiral Pleishan, in which a message was described in detail. That is the Austro-Hungarian Tenth Army defending Transylvania, provoked by you, and intending to take advantage of the interior line operations to first recapture Deva and then repel the offensive of the Southern Army.

And as a certificate to retake Deva and repel Army Group South, as commander of the Austro-Hungarian Tenth Army, Lieutenant General Sam assembled eight divisions for this purpose. Adding the affiliated troops, this is 140,000 troops, and adding the troops that have already fought against them, this is 250,000 troops.

According to the plan previously formulated, 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 mobilization troops. In other words, it will be available at least a month later, but now the Southern Group Army has only 5 standing staff, and there are 3 reserve divisions that have just been formed by the militia, plus other troops attached to the group army, the total strength is only 120,000. people.

And the most important thing is that half of the troops of the Southern Army are still in the country. The intelligence indicated that Lieutenant General Sam would not give them much time, and his Tenth Army mobile force was gathering. According to the analysis of the General Staff, they have only one week to prepare, and then they will face the situation of overwhelming troops.

The two Dewa city defense commanders and deputy commanders were in a terrible mood when they saw this telegram.

Major General Dotrid couldn't bear to complain. "Damn it, why is the situation so bad."

Listening to the complaints of Major General Dotreid and his partner for the time being, Lieutenant General Ankodar advised instead. "Look at it, maybe this is also our opportunity."

Hearing Ankodar's words, Dotreid asked rhetorically. "Opportunity? So please tell me what is this opportunity? We are about to be besieged by at least ten divisions within a week, and Admiral (Commander) Salamik can only be sent to defend at most five divisions. We The task is very arduous. And there are still three divisions that are constantly draining our energy, which gives us no chance to even complete the fortifications. You know what the outcome of a defensive battle without complete fortifications will be."

In the face of Major General Dotrid's question, Ankodar could only say it with a wry smile. "It is indeed difficult, but we are not without opportunities, but the price is higher."

The words of the lieutenant general made Dotrid very curious,

So he asked. "How much does it cost?"

"It is estimated that everyone in Dewa will not like us."

Ankodar's hint was obvious, and Dotrid immediately guessed what he was thinking.

"Are you going to fight scorched earth?"

In the face of Major General Dotrid's question, Ankodar immediately admitted. "Yes, this is the only way I can think of at the moment. We have too much pressure on the defense and can only use the houses in the city as a defensive fulcrum."

"So you're going to kick all the Deva residents out?"

"Yes, this is for their consideration."

Ankodar's straightforward words made Dotred feel a little emotional. "It looks like the two of us are going to be the most hated people in Deva."

"So you should be honored."

"Hahaha, it's a real honor."

While the two commanders of Deva were having fun, General Salamik, the commander of Army Group South, who had just arrived in Targuriu, was equally unhappy. However, the reason for the general's bad mood, in addition to the upcoming counterattack of the Austro-Hungarian Tenth Army, was the two city defense commanders in Deva.

The general's mood is also understandable. If it is replaced by his subordinates who act alone without reporting, they will feel the same as him. It's just that Your Excellency Admiral's heart is more bad because their buckets are bigger and their battle plan has been completely changed.

As a commander who has been serving in the army since the establishment of Romania, because he did not obey the order and changed the target without permission, the whole plan was completely disrupted, and there should not be too many examples of failure. Therefore, the general was dissatisfied with these two thorn-headed generals for a long time, but because the importance of Dewa was too high, the two escaped punishment.

However, the bad result of the two men's changes in the battle plan came, which accelerated the progress of the southern army, and did not cooperate with the other two armies at all. This allows the defending Austro-Hungarian army to find an opportunity. Now the southern army will face the Austro-Hungarian tenth army alone.

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

His Excellency the Admiral, who had just arrived in Targuriwu, ignored his exhaustion and immediately asked his chief of staff.

"We just got the news that the 35th Division has just boarded the train in Giuliju, and it is expected that all members will arrive here the day after tomorrow. The 38th Division is currently on the march, so they will arrive at Targuriu in three days. As for the 39th The division has just been assembled, and is still waiting for the transportation department to arrange a train to transport it."

As the chief of staff of the Southern Army, in the face of the admiral's inquiry, he immediately informed him of the current situation.

The answer from his chief of staff made Admiral Salamick frown, and it seemed that Admiral was a little dissatisfied with it. "Why hasn't the 39th Division confirmed train transportation yet? Isn't it our priority to protect us?"

In the face of the admiral's question, the chief of staff explained. "The reply from the Department of Communications is that the 39th Division currently does not have enough capacity because our ammunition and artillery take up too much transport to the wagon."

As the commander-in-chief of the army, General Salamik has always paid attention to the superiority of firepower, which he complained to his chief of staff. "These are all excuses for the traffic department. We are at an absolute disadvantage in numbers, and we can't fight this battle if we are equipped with a disadvantage. This is not acceptable."

After complaining, the admiral spoke his way. "Let the 39th Division carry only light weapons and march towards Targuriu in a marching posture. As for the heavy equipment of their division, let the traffic department find a way to arrange wagon transportation. So they can't make excuses."

Admiral Salamick's method, but the traffic station is set in mid-air. You said that the capacity is not enough, so I don't need you to transport people, just transport equipment.

In the face of the admiral's rogue approach, the chief of staff said. "Okay, I'll do it right now."

Watching his chief of staff leave, Admiral Salamick also rushed to the army headquarters temporarily set up at the railway station. There is not much time left for him, he still needs to watch over the coordination of the various divisions of the army, and the competition around Deva also needs his attention. It seems that tonight will be another sleepless night.