Chapter 346: Victory in hand

The jeep of Lieutenant General François, commander of the German 11th Army, drove into the city of Lviv. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 Although there were occasional gunshots in the city, the Germans had taken control of the city.

Rows of dejected Russian soldiers, lined up in neat formations, passed in front of Lieutenant General François's car.

"Colonel Rommel, I bet the formation of these Russians is definitely the most neat line since they joined the army!" Lieutenant General François said with a smile.

"Yes, General. I fully agree with your statement. Colonel Rommel smiled.

In just one day, they took Lviv and annihilated tens of thousands of Russian troops. At the same time, on the battlefield of Zamošić, the German attack also came to an end. This made the German attack on the Russian 4th Army almost over. More than 300,000 people of the 4th Army of the Russian Army, except for a very few, have been annihilated by the German army.

What's more, they also took Lviv, the most important supply base of the Russian Southwestern Front. Without this supply base, the entire Southwestern Front of the Russian Army may not be able to hold out for much time at all. Unless their soldiers, who were able to fight with the German-Austrian army hungry and with rifles without bullets. Otherwise, they will have to retreat.

But will the Germans let the Southwestern Front of the Russian army withdraw so easily? How is that possible. This is the best chance to beat the water dogs! If you can eat all the southwestern front of the Russian army, it can be regarded as eating all the main forces of the Russian army. This would give Germany and Austria-Hungary a considerable period of security on the Eastern Front. Even if Russia completes its mobilization and reorganizes a large number of armies. However, after the loss of elite troops, it was clear that the newly formed rabble could not pose much of a threat to Germany and Austria-Hungary. Even, they can easily defeat the Russian army again and win more and bigger victories.

"General, we found a large number of Russian material warehouses. Food, ammunition and other war materiel were piled up. "A major general reported to Lieutenant General François.

"When the Russians left, they didn't destroy these supplies?" Lieutenant General François was shocked. If it were the Germans, they would never have made such a mistake. After all, even if you can't use these materials anymore, you must destroy them so that they don't leave them to the enemy. In that case, you're an enemy.

"Maybe it's because the Russian army retreated in a hurry, so they didn't have time to destroy these supplies." said the major general.

"Haha, that's great. That's just the cheaper for us! Lieutenant General François was very excited.

Although, the caliber of the Russian artillery is different from that of the German army. so that the Germans could not use these shells. But those grain and rifle bullets, as well as machine-gun bullets, in addition to shells, are always universal, right? The Germans could have made use of these supplies! In this way, the logistical pressure on the German 8th Army Corps can be reduced a lot, which is more conducive to them to continue to fight in this war.

"Inform the headquarters and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the news of our victory. Then, show me what good things the Russians have left us. Lieutenant General François ordered.

"Yes, General." A staff officer immediately went to telegraph.

Uzhhorod, Austrian Command. Field Marshal Hezendorf looked very tired. He was already very old, and he didn't think much of the good maintenance before. However, after a few days of fighting. Marshal Hetzendorf looked much older. The age spots, which were not obvious before, are now all visible.

One can imagine how much pressure Marshal Hezendorf is under now.

On the front line, the attacks of the Russian army continue. Although, the intensity of the attack is not as strong as before. However, the fighting was still fierce. This also made the casualties of the Austrian army more and more large. The Austrian 4th Army, which was in reserve, had already been transferred to the front. However, the current front is still in a state of stalemate. Although, the casualties of the Russian army are much greater than those of the Austrian army. But under their continuous attacks, the Austrian army began to gradually show its decline.

"Your Excellency, although the war is tense, you also have to rest! Otherwise, the body will not be able to bear it. Qin Tian said with concern. He's a young man, and it's not a big deal to stay up for a few days. But Marshal Baron Hetzendorf was already in his sixties.

"Your Royal Highness, I'm fine. As long as we can win this battle, even if my body collapses, what's the big deal? "Marshal Baron Hezendorf looked nonchalant.

"Your Highness, is there any new information from the front?" Marshal Hezendorf asked.

"The 8th Army of the 11th Army Corps and a part of the 8th Panzer Division have already begun to attack Lviv. The Russian troops in the city are said to be defenseless at all. This battle should be very smooth! Qin Tian said with a smile.

"That's good! After taking Lviv, we are not far from winning this battle. Marshal Baron Herzendorf had a smile on his face.

"Your Highness, General François has a telegram!" Brigadier General Manstein reported to Qin Tian with a smile on his face.

"Is that good news?" Qin Tian asked.

"Yes, Your Highness, good news. General François, they have already taken Lviv. The main force of the 4th Army of the Russian army has been completely annihilated. Only a handful of troops, fled from Lviv. A large amount of war materials stored by the Russian army in Lviv have all fallen into our hands. Brigadier General Manstein said.

"Haha, that's great. I originally thought that the 11th Army would not be able to take Lviv until tomorrow, but I didn't expect that today they would have already succeeded! Qin Tian was also ecstatic.

"Congratulations, Your Highness, that you have one of the most powerful troops in all of Europe and the world." Marshal Baron Hezendorf had a smile on his face, and at the same time, there was envy in his eyes that could not be concealed.

"Your Excellency, you should congratulate us. The 8th Army Corps has already taken Lviv. Next, it's time to call the Russians. I think this time we're not far from winning. However, the only thing that is uncertain now is how large we will be able to win. Qin Tian said.

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. We have won this battle. Having lost Lviv, losing the war materiel there, the Russians will not be able to hold out much longer. Baron Herzendorf's eyebrows fluttered.