Arc of Gunfire

At the same time, the heart of the Prosen Empire, the Eagle's Nest.

Emperor Prosin looked at the marshal and generals with joy: "What do you say? Huh? You may know a lot about military affairs, but you don't know Rokossov! If you follow your idea and slowly replenish troops and set up defense lines, Thib The river collapsed at the first touch!"

The senior officers looked at each other.

Grand Duke Meyer praised: "His Majesty has a clever plan and is about to play Rokosov in the palm of his hand!"

The emperor was in a good mood and accepted the air marshal's flattery with a smile.

The Grand Duke continued: "The addition of the Air Force Field Division along the Tiber River will definitely give Rokosov a taste of his power!"

The emperor's smile froze.

Generally speaking, the air force will be favored and get better equipment. But this Air Force Field Division is different. It is made of leftover scraps from the Army and scrap metal scraped from occupied countries.

Grand Duke Meyer should also know what the Air Force Field Division under his command is, and now he actually uses it to claim credit. No wonder the emperor's expression froze.

Noticing the emperor's expression, the air marshal decisively shut up.

Fortunately, Giles said at this time: "Although we made preparations in advance according to His Majesty's expectations, the time was too hasty, and the fortifications and troop replenishment were not completed—"

"The same goes for Rokosov! Do you think he can complete the replenishment? We have also transferred four fully equipped armored divisions from the Western Front! This time Rokosov will get a bloody headshot!"

Giles: "Although time is very tight for both sides, Rokossov's troops suffered less losses than us, and their troops already have the advantage..."

The emperor waved his hand: "Don't be so pessimistic! After all, we are the defending side. The defensive side has always had an advantage throughout the ages, not to mention the Tiber River! This river is called the mother river of Khazalia, so wide The river serves as a natural barrier, which is equivalent to increasing our military strength by fifty percent!"

Marshal Rundsteyer: "Even if our military strength increases by fifty percent, we still won't have as much as Antedo."

Emperor: "We are defending! We can still have an advantageous exchange ratio when attacking, but the exchange ratio will definitely be better when defending! The Anters will drain their last drop of blood in the Tiber River!"

At this moment, the director of the Confidential Secretariat of the Eagle's Nest took the telegram and opened the door and entered the room.

All eyes were on him.

With a straight face, the director handed the telegram to the Celtic marshal.

When the marshal looked down at the telegram, the emperor said: "Just read it out."

Marshal Celtic: "We received a call from the headquarters of Army Group South. It has been confirmed that the Ant troops have broken through the Tiber River defense line in (read the name of the place)... and other areas. According to the experience of Army Group Center, Ant troops will soon start from These breakthroughs penetrate into the hinterland of our army.”

The emperor waved his hand: "As long as the armored division launches an attack, everything will be fine! In the summer, this is how important army groups blocked the tactics of the Ants, and caused them huge amounts of damage!

"The victory of Army Group Center almost offset Rokossov's victory! Almost!"

Marshal Celt: "Army Group Center did not report encountering Ant's new tanks at all, and the reported number of vortex tank destroyers was not large. But Rokossov does have new tanks in his hands!"

Emperor: "Rokosov's new tanks should have been damaged during the summer offensive. Even if some were repaired, it wouldn't be too many. With the new tanks added, he would have about a hundred new tanks. !

"We have a new force of 800 tanks! We can even wear out Rokosov's new tank!"

This time no senior general raised objections.

The emperor stood up and put his hands on the table: "If my estimate is correct, Rokosov will be exposed in a few days! Then let the propaganda minister portray Marshal Shiplin as the guardian of the east of the empire!

"Together with Erwin Romell, we can become the twin walls of the empire, and the morale we lost before can be fully restored!

"And the Ant front has fallen into a stalemate again. The United Kingdom and the United States are bound to slow down their landing plans! We will get a chance to breathe again!

"We will take advantage of this period of time to create the 'Messiah' (referring to the atomic bomb. At present, no one in Prosen knows that Heisenberg filled in the wrong data)! The Prosen nation will get the living space they dream of! "

Along with the words, the emperor gathered his hands into fists in front of him and looked up at the ceiling, as if staring at his destiny.

Giles: "It would be great if this is really possible. But we also need to prevent accidents. I think we can continue to mobilize the infantry divisions on the Western Front as the reserve of Army Group South."

Emperor: "No! We have already transferred two infantry corps from the Western Front to Shipling, and we can no longer transfer troops from the Western Front. However, we can hand over the reorganized 505th Heavy Tank Battalion to Shipling as soon as possible, so that He has the troops to give Rokosov a fair fight!”

Marshal Celtic: "We are already making arrangements, but the new tanks equipped by the 505th Battalion are too heavy, and the tracks are too wide, making railway transportation inconvenient. However, the newly improved Panzer IV tank destroyer is very suitable for supplementing emergency supplies to the front line. "

Emperor: "Move everyone to the front line! Gil-Ais is right, we need more cards, just in case."

At this time, another staff member came in with a telegram.

Because the director of the Confidential Division was in the room, the staff officer first handed the telegram to the director, who then handed it to Marshal Celtic.

The emperor looked at his men playing drums and passing flowers here, looking like he wanted to complain.

Marshal Celt: "Your Majesty, the 29th Division that launched a counterattack encountered Rokossov's heavy tanks. After losing sixty tanks, it released smoke and retreated."

"What?" The emperor stood up, "Where are the enemy's losses?"

"I don't know." Marshal Celtic replied.

Giles said before the emperor could get angry: "We were defeated and retreated, so it makes sense that we don't have time to calculate the results."

The emperor took a few deep breaths before letting out a long breath: "It's just a small setback. Let the 29th Division bypass the enemy's heavy tank troops and counterattack in other directions!"

Marshal Celt: "Isn't it appropriate for us to directly skip the Army Group South headquarters and command the troops? Marshal Shipling will take care of it."

The emperor hesitated.

Giles: "Shiprin is also a veteran who has played against Rokosov many times. He has never let Rokosov take advantage before."

The emperor nodded: "That's the case. It depends on his performance."

Giles continued: "Moreover, the 29th Division lost more than a quarter of its tanks at once, and then retreated like this. It will take time to reorganize a counterattack in other directions. Considering the issue of sunlight time-"

Giles calculated the time difference in his mind and continued: "It may be too late to fight back today."

The emperor waved his hand: "Pay close attention to the situation! Give me a summary of the results of the whole day's counterattack tonight! It must be done before I go to bed!"

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Ante First Mobile Army Headquarters.

Yegorov put down the latest report, his face beaming with joy.

"Chief of Staff, call the front army headquarters!"

After a while, the call was connected, and the chief of staff handed the receiver to Yegorov.

Yegorov: "I am Yegorov! We have just repelled the counterattack of the Prosen Armored Division, and we are encircling Loktov! Repeat, we are encircling Loktov!"

Pavlov's voice came from the receiver: "Very good, the marshal has been looking forward to this news for a long time. You - eh? You tell me? Here you go."

A few seconds later, Marshal Rokossov's voice came from the receiver, causing Yegorov to stand upright involuntarily, even though the Marshal was many years younger than him.

Rokossov: "According to the information from the underground parish, there is a third wave of Proson infantry division defending in Loktov City. They were just mobilized from the Western Front. Their equipment and morale are very reliable. We can attack by force." There may be relatively large casualties!

"I suggest that after a tentative attack, surround the city and continue heading west!"

Yegorov: "What's wrong with you, Commander! This is Loktov! Two years ago -"

"I know, I want to walk the streets of Loktov again just like you! But this is no reason to let our soldiers die! Surround it and continue heading west!"

Yegorov: "Commander, let me try to attack it. If I can't take it in 30 hours, I will continue to attack westward."

After a few seconds of silence on the other side of the phone, Rokossov's voice came: "24 hours, I only allow you to waste 24 hours! This is because most of your troops are mechanized infantry.

"If the armored forces in front suffer a loss because of your disengagement, you are the only one to ask!"

Yegorov: "Don't worry, division commander! I'll let Melania's first and second armies keep up with the armored forces, leaving only the old troops who fought fiercely in Loktov to attack the city!"

Rokossov: "That's nonsense. The old army, the 1st Guards Mechanized Infantry Division, came out of Melania. Can you defeat it with one division?"

Yegorov: "There is also the Eighth Division!"

The Red Flag Division originally evolved from the 151st Provisional Infantry Division, but part of it was transferred to form the 225th Infantry Division. Later, the 225th Division became the 8th Guards Mechanized Infantry Division.

Rokossov: "Okay! It's up to you. I told you, Eugene's side is also going very smoothly. Don't you feel bad that he took away the credit for entering Bogdanovka?"

Yegorov: "I don't feel bad! I will take down Loktov in 24 hours! Division commander, just wait, I will greet you at the headquarters back then!"

Rokossov obviously took a deep breath: "Okay, no jokes in the army, I will take the car the day after tomorrow to see your results!"

"Yes! I promise to complete the mission! Just wait and see, Commander!"