Uzhhorod, Austrian Command. The three armies of the Southwestern Front of the Russian Army www.biquge.info still launching a fierce offensive against the Austrian defensive line. Although, the Austrian army used fortifications and strong firepower to successfully resist the attack of the Russian army, and caused great casualties to the Russian army. But at the same time, the casualties of the Austrian army were constantly increasing.

As casualties grew, the morale of the Austrians inevitably began to fall. The consequence of this is that the Austrian defense line has been in danger several times, and there are several defense lines, all of which were almost broken through by the Russian army. This made Marshal Hezendorf so nervous that he even had to start splitting the 4th Army, which was a reserve, to supplement the front line and stabilize the defensive line.

Regarding the performance of the Austrian army, Qin Tian couldn't help but shake his head. Initially, the Austrians did quite well. But as casualties appeared, the performance of the troops began to deteriorate. The reason for this is undoubtedly that the Austrian army's will to fight is too weak. In the case of the German army, such a situation would never have happened.

However, the Austrian army has been weak for a long time, and Qin Tian has no way to do this, he can only hope that the Austrian army can hold on until the German army's strategic plan is realized. In that case, they will win this big battle. Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Your Excellency Marshal, is the Russian offensive still fierce?" Qin Tian asked.

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The Russians, as if they were crazy, continued to launch fierce attacks on our lines. Our troops are under great pressure. Marshal Hezendorf said with red eyes. He didn't sleep all night last night. Because, at night, the Russian army organized several night attacks and almost broke through the Austrian defense line.

As Chief of the General Staff of the Austrian Army, Field Marshal Hezendorf knew very well how serious the consequences would be if the Austrian Army failed to hold the defensive line. Therefore, he has been guarding the command headquarters, constantly in contact with the front line, and knows that he personally sent a telegram to the division commander of every infantry division, asking them to hold the line no matter what.

"The losses of the Russians, even more than ours, and much greater. I don't think their high-intensity attacks will last long. Hold on for a few more days and there will be a turnaround. Qin Tian said.

Marshal Hezendorf nodded, he thought the same thing. After all, the casualties of the Russian army were much greater than those of the Austrians on the defensive. Even if it is like this, it is the Austrian army that has more advantages. It is precisely because of this that Marshal Hetzendorf took a very rare and stern attitude towards those generals, demanding that they must hold the line of defense no matter what, and that they must not retreat without an order, and that they will be punished for violating military law.

It was precisely because of Marshal Hezendorf's strong suppression that the generals of the Austrian army desperately held the defensive line. If it had been based on the previous performance of the Austrian army on the battlefield, their defense line would have been broken through by the Russian army long ago.

"Your Highness, how is the progress on the German side?" Marshal Baron Hezendorf asked.

"The progress of the 8th Army Corps is quite victorious. Our battle in Cheum is about to be won. The Russian army attempted to send an infantry corps to reinforce Kheum, but we were routed. The battle for Zamošić has also begun. There, too, we have an absolute advantage. The complete defeat of the 4th Army of the Russian Army is already an irreversible fact. Soon, they will be killed. Qin Tian said quite confidently.

Marshal Baron Hezendorf couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he heard Qin Tian say this. He knew that Qin Tian would not deceive him on these issues. As long as the progress of the German 8th Army was smooth, it meant that victory was in doubt.

"Your Royal Highness, don't worry. This time, we will definitely not be holding back. Until the Germans complete the predetermined battle plan, we will hold the line firmly, and we will never let the Russians break through our line! Marshal Baron Herzendorf said.

"Your Excellency, I believe that your army will be able to do it. The Russians, this time will definitely not be your opponent. Qin Tian said.

Marshal Baron Herzendorf nodded, he seemed very satisfied to be able to get Qin Tian's approval.

Back in his office, Qin Tian received an operational report from the front line.

"The Russians actually surrendered? How is this possible? After learning the news that the Russian troops stationed in Cheum had surrendered to the German 17th Army, Qin Tian was also very shocked. After all, although the combat effectiveness of the Russian army is not very good, the will to fight they have shown in this war is still very admirable.

"Maybe it's because there is no hope of victory. Now that the Russian army has surrendered, the combat mission of the 17th Army has undoubtedly been completed ahead of schedule. Your Highness, what should we do next? Brigadier General Manstein asked.

Qin Tian's gaze fell on the map hanging on the wall.

"General Manstein, what is your opinion?" Qin Tian asked.

"Your Highness, I think we can get the 11th Army to be dispatched. Jean Colonel Rommel, with the remnants of the tanks, supporting the 11th Army, launched a direct attack on Lviv. Take it there, and we'll win the battle! Brigadier General Manstein said.

Lviv is the most important strategic node of the defense of the 4th Army of the Russian Army, where it is an important material distribution point of the Southwestern Front of the Russian Army. It can be said that 60 percent of the supplies of the entire Russian Southwestern Front arrived here first, and then distributed to the troops. If the Germans can capture Lviv, it means that the Russian Southwestern Front will face a shortage of supplies. Maybe in less than half a month, the German army and the Austrian army will be able to defeat the Russian Southwestern Front.

"Is the 11th Army ready?" Qin Tian asked.

"Your Highness, these days, the 11th Army has been secretly moving to the front. For the 11th Army, we have assembled more than 2,000 trucks. Together with the trucks they had turned into, it was enough for the 11th Army to rush to Lviv as fast as possible. If they are not intercepted by the Russian army, it only takes 1 day for them to reach Lviv and launch an attack. Brigadier General Manstein said.

Qin Tian nodded, although the 11th Army was now more than a hundred kilometers away from Lviv. But if all the people are in a truck, it is not a problem to march more than 100 kilometers a day. And after arriving, the soldiers were able to devote themselves to the battle with full energy.

"Well, let General François act! Launch a direct attack on Lviv. In three days, Lviv must be taken! Qin Tian ordered.

"Yes, Your Highness."