“What's going on? Did you observe the defensive forces of the Via Nation?”
The intelligence officer replied helplessly in the communication: “We did detect that they abandoned their defensive lines!”
“Numerous scouts found traces of troop withdrawal in the surrounding areas.”
“Based on the traces they left behind, it seems everyone has retreated westward.”
The Corps Commander considered himself experienced in hundreds of battles.
However, he had rarely encountered such a situation where a nation directly fled without fighting.
Corps Commander Vladimoro frowned slightly.
He originally expected that after the collapse of the Aisa Nation’s defensive lines, the Via Nation would strengthen its border defenses, even concentrating the majority of its combat forces on the front lines.
But judging by the current situation, the Via Nation's forces have not only not increased but have actually decreased!
They clearly knew they couldn’t win, so they just ran away.
Ridiculous!
Unbelievable!
But considering it’s the Baltic Sea Two Idiots, it makes sense.
Thinking about this possibility, the Corps Commander continued to ask: “Are those retreat trails concentrated towards the south?”
The scout looked at the gathered intelligence reports in his hand and quickly nodded: “Yes, 12 out of 15 reports indicate movement towards the south, the remaining three are heading west.”
Corps Commander Vladimoro's furrowed brows slowly eased.
After some mental deduction, he understood the intentions of these Baltic Three Fools.
“Alright, I understand. But increase the reconnaissance force and conduct in-depth investigation, report any findings immediately!”
The Corps Commander hung up the phone and immediately reported to Konev at the front-line military airfield.
“Respected President, an abnormal situation has arisen on the front line.”
“After the collapse of the Aisa Nation’s defensive lines, the Aisa Nation’s forces have completely retreated. Even the capital city has no defense whatsoever!”
“Meanwhile, the Via Nation’s defensive lines have also fled before the battle even began.”
“The majority of their troops are moving southward. I suspect that the Aisa and Via Nations are planning to establish a combined defensive line in the Libang Nation.”
Konev had just disembarked from the bomber and hadn’t even rested for five minutes after taking off his flight suit.
But upon hearing this news, he instantly became energized.
Such a major shift on the battlefield is typically extremely dangerous, but it can also be an opportunity!
Immediately, the Corps Commander stated: “The Aisa and Via Nation troops are abandoning their own countries and rapidly moving south!”
“They might be trying a surprise tactic.”
Upon hearing this, Konev, with full confidence in his Corps Commander’s combat command capabilities, military equipment, and troop morale, directly responded:
“Surprise tactic? Then we’ll meet their tactic with our own, let’s see who outmaneuvers whom.”
“Tell me your thoughts.”
Vladimoro’s eyes lit up, with such a bold leader, he could fully utilize his combat strengths.
“South of the Aisa Nation’s Joelske City, except for the northernmost area of the Via Nation, Viliaka City, there’s a mountain range.”
“Our armored units and air-based armed helicopter units can advance rapidly and catch up to their retreating forces.”
“We can first deploy fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft for aerial reconnaissance, confirm whether the enemy has any ambushes, and determine the speed and direction of the retreating forces.”
“Then, the armed helicopters will conduct interference to delay their march speed.”
“The armored mechanized force, composed of tanks and armored personnel carriers, will engage in a rapid pursuit.”
“While they are on the move, they lack fixed defense points, and their infantry has a significant disadvantage in terms of long-distance movement speed.”
“Before they can form a tri-national combined force, we will eliminate a large number of their effective forces.”
Konev listened to the bold plan of the Corps Commander and naturally understood the enormous risks involved.
Passing through Via Nation towns, it’s hard to say how the Via Nation residents would react.
Also, in the initial mountain range, there might be minefields, causing unnecessary casualties.
These are all dangerous factors that cannot be ignored.
However, the rougher the sea, the more valuable the fish. If we wait until the three nations establish a combined defensive line before breaking through, it would cost us much more effort.
Therefore, Konev gave the order: “Let the Red Alert Corps execute the vanguard pursuit mission.
The mission objective is to kill as many as possible.”
“Attempt to annihilate the enemy's main forces in a mobile war, and simultaneously have the reserve troops of the Libang Nation, which are the main force for the frontal breakthrough, begin their operations now. Conduct a two-pronged attack to disperse their combat forces.”
“Absolutely complete the encirclement of the remaining forces of the three nations within today!”
As Konev issued the command, he had his own concerns.
Procrastination is the thief of time. The longer we wait, the more unpredictable things become.
The Aisa and Via Nations, with no defenses throughout the entire nation, have taken a gamble unlike any other before!
But at the same time, it shows their inexplicable confidence.
Therefore, Konev had a gut feeling that something might be amiss at the meeting point of the three Baltic nations.
Perhaps the North Alliance forces are waiting in ambush there.
And that’s when the first direct confrontation between the North Alliance and the Bear Alliance will take place.
For this reason, speed is of the essence. Securing the favorable terrain of the border defense line will directly affect the outcome of the first direct clash between the Bear Alliance and the West!
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