In just one night, the Pakistani army broke through the Indian army's defensive line east of Bertanokot and took control of the vital eastern suburbs road.

On the Indian side, 2 armored brigades were heavily damaged.

Strictly speaking, 1 armored brigade was completely wiped out, and the other 1 armored brigade was severely damaged.

Can this battle still be fought?

Although the Pakistani army stopped its offensive after dawn, the situation of the Indian army did not improve significantly, that is, the Pakistani army's long-range fire strikes followed.

In fact, when the Pakistani army stopped, it only adjusted its deployment.

Why?

In last night's fighting, the Pakistani army also suffered some losses.

Among other things, the tanks that were ambushed on the Indian line need to be repaired, and the Pakistani army needs to consolidate the eastern suburbs road that it has controlled.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Indian army began to adjust its defensive deployment.

Unfortunately, it doesn't make much sense.

Relying only on infantry, the Indian army could not hold the defensive line east of Bertanot at all.

If it is said that the Indian infantry has enough anti-tank weapons in their hands, can get long-range fire support, and has strong air cover, then it is not difficult to repel the offensive of the Pakistani army, but it is a pity that the Indian army has no long-range fire support, let alone air cover, and there are not many anti-tank weapons.

In the hands of the Indian infantry, the main anti-tank weapon turned out to be a bazooka such as an RPG!

Although these bazookas pose a great threat, especially in positional defensive warfare, as long as they seize the opportunity, they will definitely be able to penetrate the side and rear armor of the tank, but there are high requirements, that is, the anti-tank fighters must have enough courage and self-sacrifice consciousness.

Does the Indian army have it?

If the Indian army had enough morale, it would not have fought like this.

In fact, most of the Indian troops guarding Bertankot at that time were second-line troops.

Why?

The main forces were all in Lahore, and almost all of them were taken prisoner.

In fact, in the northwest region, the Indian army still has a lot of main forces, with a total strength of more than 200,000, only half of them are left in New Delhi, and the rest are also in major cities such as Jalandal, so all the troops sent to Bertankot are second-line troops, and their combat effectiveness is extremely low.

Most of these Indian officers and soldiers used AKM rifles!

In addition, many Indian officers and soldiers did not even get enough rifle ammunition.

Why?

The largest ammunition depot in the area is in Jammu, and Jammu has been captured by the Pakistani army!

As for India's arsenals, production efficiency has not improved.

Interestingly, Russia also sent a protest to India.

Protest against what?

India manufactures AKM rifles under the license granted by Russia, and India's production now exceeds the maximum production allowed by the license.

In other words, India has to pay additional authorization fees in accordance with the contract.

As for guns and ammunition, it is also necessary to pay Russia for the granting of patents.

In addition, there is a terrible logistics support system.

In fact, there is enough ammunition stored in New Delhi, especially for firearms, but a lot of ammunition cannot be delivered to the front at all.

Why?

The roads are too bad and there aren't enough transport vehicles!

Although the Northwest Territories is the core region of India and has an extremely dense road network, many of them are rural roads with very poor capacity.

In addition, the Pakistan Air Force has been bombing the transport convoys of the Indian army.

According to the war report released by the Pakistan Air Force, tens of thousands of transport vehicles, most of them heavy trucks, have been blown up since the start of the war.

What's worse is that most of these trucks are foreign!

It's not that India can't produce heavy trucks, it's just that production is very low, and the performance is extremely poor, and some key equipment needs to be imported.

For example, India relies on imports for diesel engines for heavy trucks.

If the logistics support can't keep up, what will the Indian army on the front line take to fight?

In fact, similar problems also exist in the Pakistani army.

Only, it's not serious.

Why?

Huaxia has been supporting Pakistan.

In the more than 20 days since the start of the war, Huaxia has provided nearly 100,000 vehicles to Pakistan, mainly heavy trucks, as well as many construction vehicles.

In addition, Angu has been training personnel for Pakistan, such as truck drivers.

It is precisely because of this that the logistical support problems of the Pakistani army have not been exposed.

Although the logistical supply capacity is not strong, it can at least provide enough ammunition for the front-line combat troops, and there is no problem that the ammunition cannot keep up.

For the Indian army, the question now is not to counterattack Kashmir, but how to hold Bertankot.

Of course, to put it seriously, it was actually how to fight after the fall of Bertangot.

Defend Bertangold?

That's a dream!

Why?

With the eastern defense line broken through by the Pakistani army, it was only a matter of time before Bertankot was surrounded by the Pakistani army.

Not to mention anything else, just 2 million civilians in the place are enough to give the Indian army a headache.

You must know that after being surrounded by the Pakistani army, the stock of Bertanokot will soon be depleted.

And then what to do?

I'm afraid that before the Pakistani army comes in, the Indian army will be finished.

Breakthrough?

Unless the main forces in other areas are mobilized, the Indian army of Bertankot will not be able to break through the encirclement at all, and it will be impossible to break through the encirclement of the Pakistani army.

This has already been demonstrated in Lahore.

Let the infantry attack the defense line of the Pakistani army, that is, let the officers and soldiers go to death.

In addition, the fiasco in Lahore has already dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the Indian army.

If something similar happens again, I am afraid that the Indian army guarding Potankot will immediately disarm and surrender, and even help the Pakistani army maintain order.

Why?

If there is unrest in Bertankot, the Pakistani army may not enter the city.

If the Pakistani army does not come, how can we solve the problem of eating?

2 million mouths that have to eat every day, that's a big problem.

In fact, this is also a problem that the Pakistani army must consider.

Is it really necessary to occupy Bertanpart?

Not to mention how valuable Bertanogold is, just filling the belly of 2 million people is a big trouble.

In fact, this is also the key to Yunlong's suggestion that the Pakistani army should not attack Bertangovt.

The war is far from over, so why burden yourself?

Even if the Indian army gathers heavy troops in this direction, because the logistics support cannot keep up, there is not much threat.

It's just, it's already hit to this point, what should I do?

For the Pakistani army, the only way at present may be to besiege but not attack.

If the Indian army surrenders voluntarily, that is another matter.

If the Indian army did not surrender, there would be no need to launch a strong attack, and let the Indian army defend Bertangatet.

In fact, on the second day of the offensive, the Pakistani army adjusted its deployment, allowing the troops to speed up and assault south, without investing too many troops in Bertankot.

With the situation at that time, the Pakistani army wanted to seek the main force of the Indian army in this direction for a decisive battle.

Why?

Through a decisive battle, the general situation in Bertancourt was decided, and then the troops were withdrawn, thus ending the combat operation in the direction of Bertanot.