The command of the 2nd Army of the Russian Army, the commander of the commander, General Samsonov, received Ivan? After the telegram sent by Admiral Gilinsky, his face suddenly became a little ugly. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Damn! Actually let the 2nd Army act as a decoy to create opportunities for the 1st Army. Doesn't that make the 2nd Army go and take advantage of the 1st Army? Admiral Samsonov roared angrily.

Still, of course, he knew that it was the best thing to do. With the 2nd Army already blocked at Fort Tannan, there was no way to let the 1st Army attack and pin all the hopes of defeating the Germans on the 1st Army.

The generals of the 2nd Army of the Russian Army were also a little indignant in their hearts. It's just that they don't dare to refuse to execute Ivan? The order of Colonel-General Gilinsky. Otherwise, if the war is unfavorable, they will probably take responsibility for the defeat. The current tsar has little tolerance for generals who have lost battles.

"General, what should we do now? Do you want to execute the order? A general asked.

"Nonsense, is there any other way than to carry out orders? However, that guy from Lenenkamp, don't be too happy this time too soon. It's just that they're lucky. Even if they took Königsberg and captured the German crown prince first, our credit is indelible. When the time comes, they will have to divide half of the spoils they have obtained. Otherwise, I wouldn't have rested. Admiral Samsonov said hatefully. In this battle, he really felt a little aggrieved, but what could he do? Who let him be unlucky and be regarded as a priority target for the Germans to eliminate!

At this moment, the 1st Army of the Russian Army is heading towards Königsberg. However, as soon as they entered the Masurian Lake area, their march slowed down. There are a lot of swamps here, and the roads are difficult to navigate. The large forces of the Russian army march very slowly, often stop-and-go. At the same time, they were still not blocked by the Germans. Although they were all small troops, the firepower was very ferocious, causing a lot of losses to the Russian 1st Army. If it weren't for the strong strength of the 1st Army of the Russian Army, I am afraid that it would be impossible to hold on.

When Admiral Leningkamp received the telegram from Warsa, he immediately burst out laughing.

"Haha, God forbid. Damn the Germans all went to trouble Samsonov's guy. Let's hope he can hold on. However, this also shows that we are only a small army of Germans in front of us. The main forces of the Germans have been assembled at Fort Tennan. Order the whole army, speed up, encounter the resistance of the Germans, immediately dispatch cavalry to disperse, and use the fastest time to get out of Lake Masurian and attack Königsberg! Leningkamp excitedly gave the order to attack. In his opinion, with the main forces of the German army being held back by the 2nd Army, the final victory of the 1st Army was already beyond doubt.

The Russian 1st Army increased the pace of its march, but even so, it was still as slow as a snail. The German 17th Army, taking advantage of its familiarity with the terrain and firepower, launched layers of blocking and harassment tactics against the Russian 1st Army, seriously delaying their marching speed. This also created an opportunity for the main force of the German 8th Army to encircle and annihilate the Russian 2nd Army, and bought enough time.

Tennanberg, the headquarters of the German 11th Army. Lieutenant General François and others are studying the battle situation.

"General, the Russian army continues to attack." A staff officer reported.

"What? The Russians did not stop the offensive, and even less retreated, but continued to attack? Is their brains watered? Lieutenant General Mackensen looked surprised. It's really the Russians who behaved too abnormally.

"Could it be that the Russians really came to die?" Lieutenant General François also frowned.

"Two generals, do the Russians want to hold back our main forces with a fierce attack and create opportunities for their other troops! Don't forget, the 1st Army of the Russian army is attacking from the east. Said Colonel Guderian, acting commander of the 8th Panzer Division, who participated in this meeting.

Lieutenant General François and Lieutenant General Mackensen, their eyes suddenly lit up.

"Someone, send a telegram to the 17th Army and ask if there is anything unusual about the 1st Army of the Russian Army." Lieutenant General François ordered.

"Yes, General." The communications officer immediately went to contact the 11th Army.

"There will be news soon. If the Russians really played this wishful thinking, then they were mistaken. The 17th Army was not so easily defeated by them. However, we cannot afford to delay any longer, and we must launch a counterattack as soon as possible. If it drags on too long, the losses of the 17th Army will not be small. Later, when I met General Zekter, it was not easy to speak. Lieutenant General François said.

Lieutenant General Mackensen nodded, his 20th Army, which had previously played the role of luring the enemy, had already made him hold back the fire in his belly, and he wished that he could launch a counterattack earlier.

As for Colonel Guderian, he was even more excited. This counterattack will be the first battle after the establishment of the 8th Armored Division. As a young colonel's acting division commander, I don't know how many people questioned him. He needs to use a hearty victory to hit back at these people's doubts.

The news from the 17th Army came quickly. The 1st Army of the Russian Army has indeed accelerated the pace of the march. However, it was still firmly held back by the 17th Army.

"Gentlemen, it seems that the Russians, as Colonel Guderian said, want to drag us at Fort Tannan, to create an opportunity for their 1st Army. In that case, we can't let them get what they want. Command the troops and prepare for a counterattack. As for the time of the counterattack, it is set for the day after tomorrow, that is, on the morning of the 21st. I think that by then, the living forces of the 2nd Army of the Russian Army should be almost consumed. When the time comes, we will be able to defeat them in one fell swoop. Of course, the only question is how much we can achieve in the counterattack. Lieutenant General François said with a smile.

"Haha, we will definitely be able to completely annihilate the 2nd Army of the Russian Army this time. Then go to cooperate with the 17th Army and kill the 1st Army of the Russian Army. Lieutenant General Mackensen laughed.

The rest of the generals are all smiling, everyone is gearing up, waiting for the time to counterattack, to solve the 2nd Army of the Russian army in one fell swoop, no matter how bad it is, it will be severely damaged and make it lose its combat effectiveness.