Istanbul is burning in the midst of war

Marshal Goris seemed to see the demon of defeat giving a terrible grin above his head!

Bad news came one after another, his regiment commanders and brigade commanders were killed, captured, and missing.

His Turkish soldiers were already having a hard time holding back the German advance.

At the same time that the Germans launched a ferocious military offensive, their political offensive was also intensified.

The loudspeakers of the propaganda vans that appeared in Istanbul with the army were repeatedly playing in Turkish a call for the enemy to lay down their arms immediately.

This time the Germans behaved differently than in any previous battle

They seem to see war only as a means to an end for themselves.

The fighting spirit of the Turks is gradually crumbling

In fact, it is easy to understand that the battle was carried out exactly according to the rhythm envisioned by the Germans, and the stubborn resistance of the Turks at the beginning did not stop the Germans from delaying their advance for even a minute.

And the losses of the Turkish army were so heavy that they were shocking.

The vast majority of Turkish officers and soldiers have realized that Istanbul will be difficult to hold on.

In such a situation, political offensives can often achieve unexpected results

The first high-ranking officer to surrender in Istanbul was Major General Yasova, commander of the 7th Infantry Brigade of the Turkish armed forces.

His 7th Infantry Brigade was almost lost in the German bombardment and offensive, when the German tanks attacked less than a hundred meters in front of him. Major General Yasova decisively waved the white flag

Major General Yasova was also very surprised by the kindness he received from the Germans

With the beginning, the following things are easy to do

More Turkish officers began to follow in the footsteps of Major General Yasova.

While the Turkish soldiers were still heroically resisting. Their officers decided to abandon the war.

That's the saddest thing on the battlefield.

At the same time that the Germans began to gradually control the situation in Istanbul, Ernst. Marshal Bram carried out this historic city.

There is still a lot of fighting and bullets flying here, but in Ernst. Marshal Braim, there may be nothing in the world for him to fear.

Riding on a Tiger tank, the marshal met George. When General Kepler was in charge, he only asked, "Where is Istanbul I want?" ”

"It will be taken very quickly. Marshal! General Kepler, who personally commanded the battle, looked a little nervous: "Marshal, I don't advise you to appear at this time, the enemy is still stubbornly resisting. ”

"General. Three hours have passed since the offensive began, but I still see no sign that the war will end. Wang Weiyi's words were slow, but unquestionable: "Where is the victory you promised me?" ”

General Kepler knew that he would not have a second choice, and he respectfully saluted the marshal: "Your Excellency, Marshal." You'll be able to see victory soon! ”

Wang Weiyi jumped out of the tank. Holding the marshal's scepter, he glanced at Major General Yasova who was a little at a loss beside him: "General Yasova, do you think I'm dangerous?" ”

Major General Yasova was stunned for a moment, and then said cautiously: "I think maybe it's really dangerous here."

"No, no, it's not dangerous here." Wang Weiyi smiled and shook his head: "You see, there are German tanks and soldiers everywhere around me, and above my head are German planes. I have such a strong force to protect, what else is at stake? ”

Major General Yasova smiled awkwardly.

"Okay. Let's discuss some of the other issues. Wang Weiyi smiled and said, "It is said that Marshal Goris is personally commanding in Istanbul, and I would like to know where his command is now." ”

Major General Yasova hesitated for a moment: "In the arena of Istanbul. ”

"Ah, that's where the Janissaries were slaughtered, poor Sultan Guards." Wang Weiyi smiled faintly: "Guo Yunfeng! ”

"Yes, Marshal."

"Can I trouble you with something?" Wang Weiyi's tone was very polite: "I'll give you an armored infantry regiment, and then some more hunters to form Guo Yunfeng's battle group, can you help me take down the arena?" ”

"Yes, Your Excellency."

The current Guo Yunfeng is a general of the German Wehrmacht, but he doesn't care what kind of officer he is in, his only interest is to command the troops to appear on the battlefield.

Even if you command only one company

In fact, Wang Weiyi also likes to do such things, but he has to control himself

The information provided by Major General Yasova was so accurate that Marshal Gores set up his command in what looked like a very fortified arena.

This ancient building, where there used to be naked massacres, but now the blood here has dried up.

Of course, maybe new blood will flow again here

When Guo Yunfeng's battle group set out, Germany, which received the order, began to give him the most powerful support.

The Myristel battle group, which served as the leading force of the whole army, also joined in the cooperative operation with Guo Yunfeng's battle group.

The excellence of the German army lies in the fact that while completing their own combat missions, they can also provide strong support to their brother troops in a timely manner.

And that's exactly what is happening now

With the support of the German troops, Guo Yunfeng's battle group quickly advanced in the direction of the arena.

On the way, they encountered countless interceptions from the Turkish army, but the Meristel battle group, which was responsible for flanking any attack, always took the initiative to take on the most difficult attack tasks for them.

The Myristel battle group has only one purpose:

Let Guo Yunfeng's battle group appear in front of the attack target in the most complete way!

The firepower composed of tanks and pursuers has become the main force of assault.

The shells easily removed the enemy's firepower points, and the tracks crushed the enemy's weak defenses.

Assault!

Goal – Istanbul Arena!

Marshal Goris finally realized that an enemy armored force was rapidly advancing towards him, and he also knew that the enemy had only one purpose:

Myself!

However, now Goris did not have time to retreat.

The retreat road was blocked by the enemy, and the port was heavily bombarded by the Luftwaffe.

It is unbelievable that the Turkish army of two corps had no resistance under the attack of the Germans

Even, they came to assemble and arm Istanbul without time.

The Germans, by no means will give them such time!

Lightning pierces the sky and stabs Istanbul!

Now, Marshal Goris was left with the last thing to do:

Ordered the troops that could be called to move closer to themselves as soon as possible, and at the same time ordered the guard brigade in the arena to immediately plunge into the coming war.

This was one of the most elite troops in the hands of Marshal Goris that could be relied upon, but could it withstand the Germans? No one has a bottom in his heart.

The commander of the Guards Brigade, Major General Tavas, advised Marshal Goris to leave the terrible place immediately under the protection of soldiers carefully selected by him, but Marshal Goris refused.

It's not that Marshal Goris wants to fight to the death, but where can he run to?

There were Germans everywhere, bombing everywhere. If he had the misfortune of being caught by the Germans on his way away, he would have become a laughing stock.

Rather than that, it would be more straightforward to die here

The expected miracle did not come, and the German tanks still appeared.

What is frightening is that these German tanks, which rushed all the way to the outside of the arena, did not make the slightest adjustment, and immediately launched a ferocious attack on the Turkish guard brigade in the arena.

Shells whistled, machine guns "burst" sounded, and dense and terrible fire was organized.

Those pursuers are simply a group of demons on the battlefield, constantly throwing cannonballs into enemy positions, and then punctually rising the flames of the explosion

Unstoppable!

When he saw the German attack in the most real way, Field Marshal Goris immediately had such a thought in his heart.

If he was full of confidence in the defense of Istanbul before, but with the beginning of the war, this confidence in Marshal Goris's heart was shaking, and then, when he appeared in the most real battlefield, his psychological defense line completely collapsed.

The Turkish army, which he was once proud of, turned out to be so vulnerable in front of the Germans!

"Marshal Goris, we can't hold back the enemy's attack." When Major General Tarvas said this, his tone was full of frustration: "The enemy has not really begun to storm yet, but their shells have already destroyed several of my lines. Soon, those German soldiers with submachine guns will appear in front of us"

Marshal Goris nodded heavily

He knew that his men were not afraid, but that anyone would react in a situation of utter despair.

He couldn't blame his men.

"General Tavas, what do you think we should do?"

Facing the marshal's questioning, listening to the constant sound of explosions and machine guns in his ears, Major General Tavas finally spoke: "We have only two choices, either all die here or surrender." ”

Marshal Goris's eyelids twitched. Surrender? This is something I had never thought about before.

However, it's time to make a decision.

With a "boom-" sound, another bomb fell into the arena, and a large cloud of smoke rose in the flames, which seemed to be urging Marshal Goris to make his decision as soon as possible.

Surrender – or die! (To be continued......)