While the Russian army was gathering three armies and launching a fierce attack on the Austrian defensive line, the attack of the German 8th Army Corps also continued. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

The German 20th Army and a part of the 8th Panzer Division, led by Lieutenant General Mackensen, launched a fierce attack on Zamošić, where the Russian 4th Army was stationed. Everything is like a copy of the German 17th Army and the 8th Panzer Division outside the city of Cheum yesterday, and the troops of the Russian 4th Army simply could not withstand the attack of the German armored forces.

The Russian defense line outside Zamošić was quickly broken by the Germans. The Russian army, which suffered heavy losses, had to retreat to the city of Zamošić in an attempt to put up a stubborn resistance. It's just that what awaits them is still the heavy artillery bombardment of the German army and the bombing of the air force. The German artillery bombardment and bombardment of Cheum yesterday afternoon achieved good results, and of course such excellent combat experience will be extended to other units. In this way, the German army could be victorious at the least cost.

While the German 20th Army and a part of the 8th Panzer Division were fighting in Zamošić, the attack on the German 17th Army and a part of the 8th Panzer Division in Cheum was still going on.

Soon after dawn, the artillery of the German 17th Army began to shell Cheum. Last night, a large number of shells were delivered, which allowed the cannons to continue firing.

Heavy artillery fire once again hit the city of Kheum, which had largely fallen into ruins. Once again, a violent explosion rang out in the city. The Russian army, which had just woken up, had to accept the baptism of heavy artillery fire from the German army again.

The Russian soldiers in the city were already very tired. Last night they had been asked by their commanders to repair the broken fortifications, which lasted until late in the evening, when they were able to rest. Even so, it was only a slight repair of the broken fortifications. It is difficult to say how much of a role these fortifications, rebuilt on the ruins, could have been used under the onslaught of the Germans.

It's just that what the Russian army didn't expect was that after dawn the next day, the Germans would launch another large-scale artillery bombardment. The fortifications they had painstakingly built were once again destroyed by heavy German shelling. At the same time, the German artillery bombardment also caused more casualties to those Russian troops in the city who had lost cover. As a result, the number of Russian troops in the city further declined. Of course, not to mention the morale of the Russian army, which is almost at the bottom.

Not only did the artillery of the German 17th Army attack, but the German 8th Air Force also joined the attack on Cheum. A large number of bombers dropped bombs over the city of Cheum to carpet bomb the Russian troops in the city. This intensive bombing method, although somewhat wasteful of ammunition. However, I have to admit that the effect is very good. An area that was bombed, everything would have been blown up. The losses inflicted on the Russian army are also very staggering.

"Oh God! Did the Germans intend to destroy us directly with shelling and bombing? How long will their endless shelling and bombing last! Lieutenant General Fyodor roared in exasperation. Now he is like a bear trapped in a trap, although he is angrily slapping around, but there is no hope of escape.

Lieutenant General Golovin did not say a word, but his face was as black as if it were the bottom of a pot. Originally, they all thought that with their huge forces, they could hold out in Cheum for a long time. There is even a chance to turn defeat into victory. However, the Germans slapped them hard with facts, letting them know that all their previous assumptions were just delusions. The Germans had already paid them huge casualties before they could actually attack. In such a situation, let alone defeat the German army, even if it was to hold Cheum, it would be almost impossible.

"The current situation is very unfavorable for us! The Germans actually used such tactics against us. It's almost impossible for us to hold off their attacks at Kheim. Lieutenant General Golovin said.

Lieutenant General Fyodor nodded: "However, we have no other way. Unless we abandon Cheum and flee to Lviv. But if we do that, neither General Dimitriev nor General Ivanov will let us go. ”

Lieutenant General Golovin smiled bitterly: "It seems that we can only defend here!" ”

Indeed, the large-scale offensive of the Russian army on the Austrian army has begun, which means that their plan has been fully implemented and cannot be stopped at all. Before the Russians routed the Austrians, the task of the 4th Army was to resist the attack of the German 8th Army Corps. Anyone who dares to disobey this order will inevitably be severely punished. Therefore, Lieutenant General Fyodor and Lieutenant General Golovin, even if they know that it is not a good way to defend Heum. However, they have no other way.

"General, the German offensive began. They dispatched a large number of infantry, as well as tanks, and launched an attack on the city. A staff officer reported.

"Order all departments, give me the line of defense, no one is allowed to retreat without the order to retreat!" Lieutenant General Fyodor ordered viciously.

"Yes, General." The staff officer immediately went to deliver the order.

"How long you can hold out in Cheum depends on the attack of the Germans. Hopefully, we can hold on a little longer! Lieutenant General Golovin said.

"Urban street battles are not field battles. The advantage of the Germans is not so great. Lieutenant General Fyodor said.

Outside Cheum, the German assault had already begun. The 17th Infantry Division, the 49th Infantry Division under the 50th German Army, divided into two lines and launched an attack on Cheum. The 8th Panzer Division, led by Colonel Rommel, was also divided into two parts to assist the two infantry divisions in their attack.

In this round of the offensive alone, the Germans invested nearly 40,000 troops. It can be seen that Lieutenant General Zekter is full of confidence in this attack. You must know that the troops deployed by the Russian army in Cheum originally numbered 100,000 people. However, the losses of yesterday and this morning add up to the fact that the Russian army has already lost more than half. The number of Russian troops in the city is not even 50,000. In the face of the German attack, they wanted to hold on to Cheum, which was undoubtedly very difficult.

The German 8th Army Corps specialized in training in urban street fighting, although this was the first time that it was in actual combat. However, they did a good job.