Chapter 619: Attacking
After dawn, before the Pakistani army withdrew, the operatives brought by Wang Dong entered the battle.
Probably because the Indian army did not expect that the Pakistani army would continue to launch an offensive after dawn, let alone kill a mercenary, the battle in the morning was relatively smooth, and without calling for much artillery support, Wang Dong and they broke through the Indian army's defense line from the north, south, and west.
By noon, Wang Dong and the others had already advanced hundreds of meters towards the city center.
It's not far, but it's pretty impressive.
You know, in the past few days, the Pakistani army has advanced a few hundred meters.
Although Jammu is the largest city in Kashmir, in terms of scale, it is still far behind the big cities such as New Delhi and Fort ***.
Due to the size of the city, the Indian army's defense line was almost one after another.
The battle went on in the afternoon, and after the Indian army adjusted its deployment, Wang Dong and the others ran into trouble.
However, Wang Dong was also prepared.
Prior to this, Wang Dong learned from Bashir that the Indian army had several main defensive areas, and subsequent reconnaissance also showed that there were significantly more Indian troops in these areas, and their combat effectiveness was stronger, and their fighting will was more tenacious, and it was very difficult to attack.
It is precisely for this reason that the Pakistani army has always avoided these areas.
Wang Dong did the opposite.
In the afternoon, after the resistance of the Indian army gradually increased, Wang Dong began to concentrate his forces to attack these areas guarded by the Indian army.
At night, the Pakistani army came up.
Unlike Wang Dong and others, the Pakistani army still avoided the key defensive areas of the Indian army, or almost evenly distributed the forces on the entire front.
This method of evenly distributing troops is actually fighting with the Indian army.
It's just that because Wang Dong launched an attack during the day, they created huge trouble for the Indian army.
What's the trouble?
A few days ago, the Indian army adjusted its defensive deployment during the day and recuperated to prepare for the battle at night, but today it is unable to do so.
When the Pakistani army launched an offensive, the Indian army was still adjusting its defensive deployment.
In addition, when launching the offensive, the Pakistani army significantly intensified its artillery strikes.
Although the Indian army fought hard all night and withstood the attack of the Pakistani army, it suffered extremely heavy casualties, and the defensive deployment in several major directions went wrong.
After daybreak, Wang Dong's troops entered the battle again.
Because a major breakthrough had already been made, the Pakistani army did not withdraw during the day, but stayed, and only handed over combat operations in several main directions to Wang Dong and them.
It can be said that this day is crucial.
Through a day and two nights of fighting, Wang Dong and they have figured it out.
The few areas that the Indian army is holding are actually reservoir areas, that is, they have stored ammunition, food and other materials, so they must be guarded with heavy troops.
After a full day of fierce fighting, the situation began to turn as several Indian warehouses were captured.
It can be said that through this daytime battle, the battle situation in Jammu has basically been locked.
Although there are still many Indian troops who are stubbornly resisting, after the main war materials have been destroyed or captured, the Indian army has no power to return to the sky.
However, the battle against Jammu will definitely continue for a few more days.
At this time, at the headquarters of the United Nations.
Although the Indian authorities have not acknowledged ceasefire talks with Pakistan, they have been unable to sit still as the fighting in Jammu progresses.
Why?
For India, Jammu is actually the only bargaining chip.
If Jammu is lost, what will India do to negotiate with Pakistan?
On the other hand, after the occupation of Jammu, does Pakistan still need to negotiate with India?
At that time, if India refuses to cease fire, Pakistan can completely switch from offensive to defensive on the spot, and the occupation of the whole of Kashmir will become a fait accompli.
Of course, even if India is willing to talk, Pakistan will not budge.
It can be seen that as long as Jammu is lost, India will either accept a fait accompli or let the situation remain deadlocked, and neither scenario is likely to bring benefits to India.
In fact, this is also the key to Pakistan's need to concentrate its forces to defeat Jammu.
After taking Jammu, Pakistan will be able to seize the initiative in the entire war, and whether it continues to fight or negotiate, Pakistan will be invincible.
So, what should India do?
On the 21st day of the war, India's special envoy to the United Nations first proposed a temporary ceasefire again, again on the grounds of preparing for ceasefire negotiations.
It's just that Pakistan did not agree.
Why?
By this time, the Pakistani army had controlled four-fifths of the city of Jammu, and the remaining 10,000 or so Indian troops had been divided and surrounded.
Cease fire?
Let the Indian army get a respite?
What's more, the laying down of Jammu is also a matter of the last day and two days.
If a ceasefire is ordered to the frontline troops at this time, it will definitely affect morale and even whether or not Jammu can be captured smoothly.
Of course, the General Staff of the Pakistani Army also issued a death order, demanding that al-Bashir must occupy Jammu before dawn on the 23rd.
In other words, the Pakistani authorities will buy two days for the front-line troops, and the Pakistani army must complete the combat mission within these two days.
At this point, the battle against Jammu entered a white-hot phase.
This is not just an order for Bashir, but an order for Wang Dong to them.
In fact, when Bashir received an order from the General Staff of the Pakistani Army, Wang Dong also received a call from Yunlong.
According to Yunlong, this is a point in time to end the conflict between India and Pakistan.
As long as the Pakistani army can occupy Jammu before dawn on the 23rd, the Pakistani authorities can declare a ceasefire on the same day, and then negotiate an armistice with India.
On the contrary, if the task is not completed on time, there is a high probability that the war will continue.
To this end, Wang Dong also invested all his troops.
In fact, a few days ago, Wang Dong and the others became the main force attacking Jammu.
Why?
The main battle equipment is more suitable for urban warfare, especially those dozens of large-caliber mortars.
When encountering hard bones that can't be gnawed, the Pakistani army will ask for artillery support at the first time, and the first thing that comes to mind is the artillery brought by Wang Dong.
Actual combat has long proven that large-caliber mortars are the number one weapon in urban warfare.
It can be said that without those dozens of mortars, it would have been impossible for the Pakistani army to attack Jammu so smoothly, let alone occupy the entire Jammu.
However, it is still very difficult to eliminate the remnants of the Indian army in less than 2 days.
The key is that the Indian army, which is still stubbornly resisting, will not surrender.
How so?
Quite simply, the Indian army, which lacked fighting spirit, or had already been defeated, surrendered a few days ago, and the rest were all diehards.
Fortunately, it is relatively easy to deal with these die-hard Indian troops, at least without too many concerns.