Chapter 222: Surrender
"Boom!"
The German 8th Panzer Division, having defeated the Cossack cavalry of the Russian army, did not stop the pursuit, but continued to advance, closing in on the positions of the Russians. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
"Oh God! Those black devils are coming, let's run away. ”
Countless Russian soldiers, already frightened by the tanks of the German 8th Panzer Division, simply did not have the courage to continue the fight and retreated.
Even the generals of the Russian army are all mournful. They knew that this time it was really over. Despite their last efforts, and also with heavy losses. But it still can't change the outcome.
Fortunately, the German 8th Panzer Division did not continue the pursuit, and retreated after driving the Russian army for almost five kilometers. It's not that they don't want to continue to catch up, but the fierce battle just now has caused problems with many parts of the tank, which need to be replaced to avoid greater trouble.
The performance of the current tank is still very poor, especially reliability, which has become an extremely important factor restricting the performance of the tank. If the Germans wanted to fight a blitzkrieg, they had to further improve the performance of the tanks. At least ensure that the tank can penetrate hundreds of kilometers without problems. Otherwise, the blitzkrieg is nothing more than delusion.
The Germans stopped the pursuit, which finally relieved the retreating Russian troops. Many people actually have a feeling of the aftermath of the catastrophe.
"General, what should we do now? In today's battle, the troops suffered heavy losses. The cavalry, in particular, was left with just over a thousand people. The artillery has already been lost. We already don't have the strength to organize a similar offensive again. "A Russian general, with a look of despair.
The faces of the other Russian generals were also extremely ugly, almost all of them had an expression of no confidence. Today's battle has made all their confidence completely lost.
The Germans' powerful firepower, especially the last armored units that appeared, gave them a fatal blow. When they first learned of the crushing defeat of the 2nd Army, they were somewhat disdainful that the 2nd Army was too weak. But now, they know that it is not that the 2nd Army is too weak, but that the Germans are too strong! If it were them, they would not be the opponents of the Germans either!
"General, since we have not been able to ensure the breakthrough of large forces. So, let's just disperse and break through! Just like the 2nd Army did at the end, how much was able to escape. A general suggested.
"Yes, General. We have no other choice. The other generals also said.
"Everyone, don't forget the terrain here. This is the marshy area of Lake Masuri. The main roads that could be passed were under the control of the German army. The rest are impassable swamps. If you break out, you'll have to go through those swamps. When the time comes, I'm afraid not many people will be able to get out alive. "A Russian army general has broken cold water for everyone.
Those Russian generals suggested that they disperse and break out, which is nothing more than to gather elite troops to protect them from the siege and ensure that they can escape. As for ordinary Russian soldiers, they can only give up. However, if you want to cross a swamp, it's a different story. Those bottomless swamps don't stop devouring them just because they're generals.
Suddenly, the faces of those Russian generals became very ugly. If they were likely to lose their lives, they wouldn't have made that choice.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Admiral Leningkamp.
After feeling the desire of his subordinates to survive, Admiral Leningkamp also felt great pressure. These generals, as well as the more than 200,000 Russian soldiers, don't want to die!
"Let's go back first, I'll think about it." Admiral Leninkamp said.
"Yes, General."
Although some Russian generals wanted to speak, they never spoke. Everyone gave the power of choice to Admiral Leinenkamp.
After everyone left, Admiral Lenenkamp fell into deep thought. Now they can be said to have fallen into a desperate situation of nine deaths and one life. If no miracle happens, then they are dead. Admiral Leinenkamp, of course, never believed in miracles.
Admiral Leningkamp was sixty-one years old, neat, straight, with two curled beards. During the Russo-Japanese War and the suppression of the revolution in 1905, he was known in the military for his courage and determination. But there was a thin shadow over the general, that is, he was a descendant of the Germans, and there was some suspicion of his loyalty.
"Well, since you don't trust me in the first place, then there is no need for me to continue to work for the Tsar." After thinking about it for a long time, Admiral Leningkamp finally made up his mind.
Because he is of German descent, he has been treated unequally in Russia. This time, his life was threatened. That is why Admiral Leinkamp made up his mind to turn his back on the Russian Empire.
"Someone, pass on my letter to the Russians in secret." Admiral Leenenkamp found his confidant adjutant and solemnly handed him the letter written by himself.
The adjutant obviously knew what this meant, and nodded solemnly. This adjutant was an orphan raised by Admiral Leningkamp himself, and he was loyal to Admiral Leningkamp. Admiral Leinenkamp has long been very dissatisfied with the unfair treatment suffered in Russia.
Adjutant of General Leinenkamp, with a secret message, went to the German lines.
After some twists and turns, he met with Lieutenant General François.
"Your Excellency, this is a letter from General Leningkamp." The adjutant gave the superstition to Lieutenant General François.
Because Admiral Leinenkamp is of German origin and also knows German. So, MeSign is written in German.
Lieutenant General François, though a little surprised, opened the letter and read it. When he read the letter, he was stunned. He never imagined that a high-ranking general of the Russian army like General Leninkamp would take the initiative to surrender to Germany, which was really beyond his expectations.
"General Leinkenamp, do you really want to surrender?" Lieutenant General François asked in surprise.
"Yes, General. Now the 1st Army of the Russian Army is cornered. There is no other way to survive than surrender. What's more, the general has always been discriminated against in Russia, and the tsar and others are doubting his loyalty. That's why he decided to surrender to Germany. The adjutant explained.