The capture of Bersota allowed the German army to complete the last and most important piece of the puzzle in Ukraine.

And when the Grand Duke of Belstoka learned of the news, he was completely shocked and unable to react. In his plan, Bertaso is about to be unable to hold out for 20 days, but 10 days is still possible. However, it had only been a few days before Beltaso had fallen into the hands of the enemy.

Now, the German army is rapidly advancing in the direction of the main battlefield and will soon complete the convergence with the Ukrainian army.

Although the Grand Duke of Belstoka still had a large number of three armies in his hands at this time, he did not have the slightest confidence that he would be able to defeat the German army.

After all, it was the troops of the incomparably powerful Germans!

Once a manager loses his confidence, the outcome of the war can be imagined.

However, at this time, the Grand Duke of Belstoka still had a trace of illusion, after all, he had a strong strength of 450,000 troops in three group armies, and maybe he could create a miracle on the battlefield.

The so-called miracle is to be able to defeat the skeleton baron Ernst. Braeme!!

The Skull Baron personally appeared on the front line, and the news had long spread within the Russian army, and no Russian knew the legendary story of this legendary baron.

Especially Mr. Grigory, Grand Duke of Belstoka...... He had an innate fear of the Skeleton Baron. Only he knew exactly what was between himself and the baron......

There was no way back for him, and he was about to stand in front of him. is a terrible messenger of revenge. Gregory also knew better that if he fell into the hands of the baron, he had no chance of surviving.

No. Maybe it's more painful to be alive than dead.

The only way he could do that was to defeat the Skeleton Baron here to avoid those nightmares. However, this goal was too difficult for Gregory.

It was also an almost impossible task for the Russians......

But it was great news for Marshal Kolkorok and the Ukrainian insurgent army he led......

On April 22, 1966, the day after the end of the Battle of Belsota, Marshal Kolkorok ordered all Ukrainian troops to switch from defense to offensive. Launch a full-scale offensive against the Russian army.

Although the strength of the Ukrainian army is still not strong compared to the Russians, the successive victories of the German army have stimulated them to the greatest extent.

Victory. It seems to be not far from them.

A large number of Ukrainian soldiers appeared on the battlefield......

The small number of Ukrainian air forces, taking off with all their might, protected their companions on the ground. The old tank, struggling to roar. Across the vast battlefield.

And those Ukrainian infantrymen. There was a tsunami, and wave after wave launched a wave of attacks on the Russian positions.

If Gregory can use the superior forces to launch a counter-charge at this time, with the huge strength of the Russian army and the equipment that is ahead of the Ukrainians in any case, it will inevitably be able to make the Ukrainians suffer heavy losses.

But Gregory didn't!

This is a shinge commander. Or to be more precise, he was never a qualified commander, but the more such a person is, the more he likes to personally command the army beyond his authority. to show that he is an all-powerful "genius".

Having such a commander is probably the greatest tragedy of the Russians......

In the face of the offensive of the Ukrainians. Gregory gave the order not to go out into battle and to hold his position. He completely turned his strengths into weaknesses.

No one dared to disobey the orders of the Grand Duke. As a result, those tanks that should have appeared on the battlefield are now forced to become mobile fortresses one by one.

This is simply a random command there, but not all Russian officers are as incompetent as Gregory.

The commander of the 12th Army, Volyn Catsky, boldly asked to see the Grand Duke and offered his opinion: "Your Excellency, Dear Grand Duke, no one can doubt your superior commanding skills, but I have a small opinion. Our army is far ahead of the insurrectionists in every way, and all we have to do is to launch the most stubborn counterattack, use our superiority in armor to inflict heavy losses on the enemy, and then determine our superiority on the battlefield. ”

"Commander Volyn Katsky, I do not deny your proposal." Grigory said disapprehantly: "However, in the first few attacks we had the upper hand, we were never able to achieve a decisive victory. Now, I think our chance has come, and defense will always prevail over offense, so let those traitors lose their troops in front of us. ”

"However, it gave them plenty of time...... Volyn Catsky decided to argue for his troops a little more: "The most urgent thing for the rebels now is to be able to complete the convergence with the Germans, and it is what they want to continue to use offensive methods to oppress...... I insist that we should be tenacious! ”

If Warren Katsky could have spoken in a more humble and respectful way, then Gregory might have listened. However, the way he said the law immediately aroused dissatisfaction in Gregory's eyes.

In the eyes of the Grand Duke, Volyn Katsky was a provocation of his authority in the eyes.

Dissatisfaction quickly appeared on his face: "Enough, General Volyn Katsky, as a soldier, all you have to do is obey, I don't want to hear any objections." Ah, your 12th Army is placed at the forefront, are you afraid? ”

Volyn Katsky felt deeply insulted: "No, I was never afraid, and if necessary, I am ready to give everything I have for you and Russia." All the advice I make is just so that we can achieve the ultimate victory. Now that you've made up your mind, I don't think there's much more I can say. May God bless Russia. ”

"God bless Russia." Gregory smiled coldly and watched Warren Katsky walk out of the city. Then to his cronies, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Army, Marshal Donasky, said: "A coward, huh? They always think that their talents are far superior to others. But they can't bring me victory! ”

"You are the only true genius, Your Excellency the Grand Duke. Donaski flattered, "I don't think they understand, they just do what you tell them to do." ”

A satisfied smile appeared on Gregory's face......

And under the stupid orders of Gregory, the Russian army was forced into the defense of the whole line.

The Ukrainian offensive was not actually very violent, and as Volynkatsky judged, Marshal Kolkorok did not aim to destroy many enemies. What kind of brilliant victory, all his purpose is to delay as much time as possible. Wait until the Germans arrive.

This is also well known to Colonel-General Demirasf, who personally commanded the front-line combat units.

Because of this, the offensive of the Ukrainian army seems to be higher and higher, but there are not many troops who are really used to fight completely wholeheartedly on the front-line battlefield. The Russian army has not been under any real pressure either.

A day of fighting. Neither side even paid too much damage.

But when the news reached Gregory's ears, the Russian Grand Duke was unusually proud, and in his opinion his tactics had been completely effective......

Volynkatsky, however, was worried, and new information indicated that the German advance would arrive by tomorrow afternoon at the latest......

By that time, it's really all over......

But what could he do to change that?

All day at a time today. He made numerous proposals to Gregory, but was rejected by the Grand Duke without exception. On the contrary, he was severely reprimanded.

There was no way, by this time, Volyn Katzky was completely desperate. Perhaps, soon his troops will meet the fate of the 21st Panzer Army, and he will also have the same fate as General Nestasrov.

What a war without any hope!

The most terrible scene was shrouded in black, cold guns kept ringing, and from time to time someone was shot and fell. However, no one is sad about this, and all this seems to them to be a normal thing.

Sadness and disappointment gripped them, and everyone waited for the verdict of fate......

Warren Katsky is also waiting, and his sorrow may be greater than anyone's. All the soldiers had to do was complete their mission, either die in battle or be captured. And the responsibility on him is far greater than that of the soldiers.

He wished that the night would never pass, but it was an impossible dream.

When a new day came, the Ukrainian army launched an offensive as usual, and everything was exactly the same as yesterday.

"Attack!" Suddenly, Volyn Catsky, who could no longer endure all this, gave such an order. He had already decided that he would no longer follow the orders of the Grand Duke.

He couldn't stand a defeat that could have been avoided, and he couldn't stand the death of his soldiers for no reason. He has to be accountable to everyone.

Even if he was punished most severely by the Grand Duke, he did not hesitate......

The Russian troops, who had been waiting for such an order for a long time, all rushed out of the trenches and rushed towards the enemy desperately.

With the charge of the Russian army, the tide of the battle was immediately changed. In any aspect, the strength of the Russian army is far stronger than that of the Ukrainian army.

Especially in such an advantageous situation, they were judged to have chosen passive defense, and were aimlessly supported by the enemy's attack, which increased their anger even more.

Once such anger is vented, it will be a very terrible thing.

The Ukrainian army, which was charging, suddenly suffered such a fierce counterattack was something they did not expect...... The entire charging formation suddenly became chaotic......

"Marshal, the ranks of the front have been disrupted." Admiral Demirasf hurriedly reported to Marshal Kolkorok, who had just arrived at the front.

However, the corners of Marshal Kolkorok's mouth showed a faint smile: "Have you finally come to your senses?" Unfortunately, it was too late. General Demirasf, the German forward forces are less than 20 kilometers away from us. ”

"What. So fast? Admiral Demilaf was a little incredulous.

Marshal Kolkorok was still smiling there: "This is an order from Baron Alexon himself, the German army is advancing overnight, and the disaster for the Russians is coming!" ”

The catastrophe for the Russians is coming!

Volyn Katsky worked hard to reverse the extremely passive situation of the Russian army on the battlefield. Under the strong onslaught of the Russian army, the Ukrainian army has already experienced serious chaos.

But at this time, more than a dozen planes appeared in the sky.

That's - it's the German Air Force!

The bomb whizzed to the ground, and the warhawk swooped down. In the explosion and gunsmoke, the beaten people of the Russian army turned on their backs.

This is the German offensive!

Countless dusty clouds flew and the roar of huge motors came. In the dust, one German tank after another appeared!

"It's over!" Volyn Katsky cried out in desperation: "Why do you have no information at all? The Germans arrived ahead of schedule for what did they not have any intelligence? What are our intelligence agencies doing? ”

He was a commander with a keen sense of the battlefield, and he quickly realized that there was no way to avoid his defeat.

No. And not its own failure, but the defeat of Russia as a whole......

Now, there is no room for salvation......

"General Dmirasf, let's start a counterattack......" Marshal Kolkorok gave such an order.

The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. At first it was the Ukrainian army that was attacking. Then it was changed to the counterattack of the Russian army. Now, with the arrival of the Germans, it was finally the turn of the Russians again.

The mighty German tanks rushed into the battlefield domineeringly, raining shells and machine-gun bullets on their enemies, and then domineeringly dashing the Russians' formation.

In this way, they are telling everyone who is the real master of the battlefield!

Faced with such a scenario, Warren Katsky quickly adjusted. He ordered the 102nd Infantry Division to be responsible for blocking the combined attack of the German and Ukrainian troops, and at the same time ordered the charging Russian troops to quickly return to the positions they had entered.

It was the only thing he could do......

The Germans came. The mighty German army has arrived! The psychological impact on the previous warring parties was enormous.

The Ukrainians rejoiced, while the morale of the Russian army was low. Previously, they had learned that under the onslaught of the German army, the Russian army lost a large number of troops. The psychological impact on them is extremely severe.

Even their commander-in-chief, Gregory, felt a great deal of panic.

Although he knew that the Germans would arrive sooner or later, he never expected that they would come so early.

Is the Skeleton Baron coming? This was another thought that popped into Gregory's mind.

This is the person he fears most in his life......

"Order, the 12th Army is to hold back the German offensive no matter what!" Grigory said in a frightened tone: "Order, the 11th and 15th armies will defend in place, and the Germans must not be allowed to complete the breakthrough!" ”

"Your Excellency the Grand Duke, there has been a breakthrough in the Ronkovo region!"

"What? So fast! The Grand Duke's order had just been given, but the bad news stunned him.

God, it's too fast, it's too fast.

"Your Excellency the Grand Duke, more than half of the 102nd Infantry Division of the 12th Army was killed or wounded, and the German offensive was too fierce!"

It's a new piece of intelligence......

Gregory noticed that his lips began to tremble...... If he didn't have his subordinates around, his body would have trembled as well......

"Retreat?" As the supreme commander of the battlefield, Gregory asked such a question that he should not have asked.

Although the Chief of the General Staff, Marshal Donasky, is a sycophant, but he is still a soldier, and he is much wiser than the Grand Duke: "Your Excellency, Grand Duke, you must not retreat now, otherwise the whole battlefield will fall into chaos." Although the Germans came, and with great momentum, their main forces had not yet arrived, and we were quite capable of reorganizing the defense. And if you retreat, it will probably have some impact on your reputation......"

Gregory knew what he meant, and a grand duke went on a personal expedition, but not only did he get no credit, but the Germans had fled from the desert, which would make him a laughing stock, and it would have been detrimental to his bargaining with the Allies.

"Then let's fight to the end." Gregory gritted his teeth: "Order Volyn Catsky to hold out against the enemy's attack, and not to take a step back without my orders." Tell them that this is the moment of life and death for Russia, and those traitors and our enemies must not be allowed to succeed! ”

When his order was given, he quietly called Marshal Donasky aside: "The security of the airport must be ensured, and my special plane must be ordered to be on standby 24 hours a day!" ”

"Yes, Your Excellency the Grand Duke." Marshal Donasky was well aware that the Grand Duke was ready to flee.

It really shouldn't be, the more unfavorable the situation, the more the person who is the commander should keep his calm, instead of being at a loss, which will only cause chaos among his subordinates. However, he did not dare to say such words under any circumstances.

You must know that although the Grand Duke is incompetent, he is definitely not a benevolent fellow, and when those dirty thoughts in his heart are exposed, he will not hesitate to kill people.

Of course, now I have to find a way out for myself, and there is no need to die here with so many people.

Not long after the war began, these commanders of the Russian army were all ready to escape! (To be continued......)