Chapter 1953 Exploration

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Frederick II looked at General Frank and said in a deep voice: "I plan to cross the river to fight a battle with the Russian and Austrian forces in the lower reaches of Frank, so we need these hunters to provide us with effective help."

"But now it seems that they have no way to do this."

General Frank nodded, and then said: "Your Majesty, we may have to explore that area ourselves."

Frederick II sighed and said: "Send a team out to explore the nearby terrain first."

"Only in this way can our subsequent combat plan be formulated."

"At the same time, check out the situation of the Russian army."

"This time, the Russian army is said to be led by Naresh, an old general from Tsarist Russia. We don't know much about him or the tactics he may adopt."

Prussian troops soon sent out reconnaissance parties.

Even Frederick II personally led a team to conduct reconnaissance.

He discovered that the Russian army had specially chosen a hilly land to station.

Using the three highlands of Fort Mill, Big Shpitz, and Fort Judenburg as support points, the troops were divided into three corps. In each corps, the infantry served as the front line, and the cavalry and other troops served as reserve units.

In the northwest, it is the key defense of their troops. There are multi-faceted forts built at the ferry on the Oder River, relying on various fortresses to strengthen defense.

On the other hand, Fort Mill is guarded by a trainee regiment known for its poor combat skills, and its defense is slightly weak.

On the Great Shpitz Highlands, a central artillery unit was deployed to use artillery for long-range defense.

In Yudenburg, the main force of the Tsarist Russian army was personally guarding it. With this layout, the defensive power can be said to be very terrifying, and it will be very difficult to break through.

No matter which side of the high ground the Prussian troops attack first, they may be attacked by artillery troops and other troops.

If you directly attack the Great Shpitz Highlands, you will be attacked by the highlands on both sides at the same time.

The three highlands are formed like a triangle.

The results of such exploration made Frederick II realize how difficult the upcoming battle would be.

However, Frederick II unexpectedly discovered that the opponent apparently believed that he would attack from the southwest, so he set up extremely important defensive measures in the southwest.

In the northeast, where Frederick II wanted to forcibly cross the river from Frank to attack, they set up very few defense systems.

Perhaps the Russian-Austrian coalition believed that the Austrian River was an obstacle and that if Frederick II forced his way across the river, he would suffer heavy casualties.

But it was precisely because of this idea that Frederick II was given the opportunity to take advantage of it.

After exploring the enemy's formation, Frederick II determined that he would attack by forcefully crossing the river!

The day after the terrain survey is completed!

Frederick II ordered General Finck to lead his eight battalions and forty cavalry squadrons to launch an attack at Fort Mill in the southwest to contain the trainee regiment and Tsarist Russia's artillery on the Great Shpitz Highlands and isolate Tsarist Russia. The main force of the army made them think that their prediction was correct.

Let them contain the opponent's main force and create the illusion that the opponent's judgment is correct.

Frederick II himself personally led the main force to attack from the northeast, where the enemy was weakest. He would launch a thunderous attack there and defeat the Tsarist Russian army in one fell swoop.

It's already August, the hottest time of the year.

Even on the riverside slopes, the temperature did not drop at all.

At night, in the sultry and dry air, the melancholy sound of bells from neighboring villages could be heard from time to time. There were not many people there anymore.

Because of the war, the only people left in the village are some young people waiting to die, and the young people have long gone to the army.

The soldiers who had long been exhausted seemed to feel an inexplicable sadness when they heard the ringing of such bells.

Many of them also have such bells in their hometowns.

This made them emotional, and due to the heat of the weather and the long march without any rest, they lay on the grass and hot sand and listened to such a sad sound of bells.

He couldn't fall asleep for a long time. The weapon he held tightly in his hand was shaking because he wanted to fight the enemy or because he was homesick.

Even the war horses seemed to have lost all their spirit, they were restless.

Frederick II obviously noticed the situation of his troops.

This will greatly weaken the combat capabilities of the troops. Such soldiers will have no way to defeat the Russian-Austrian coalition forces.

He comforted and encouraged them in the local dialect.

Trying to get them out of this feeling of loss.

"We will win, we will. We are Germans who never give up. Think about the future life."

"Just think about it, we're going to be treated like heroes when we get back home after we win."

"Your family and friends will be proud of you!"

The soldiers heard Frederick II tell them what they were going to get in the language they were most familiar with.

Their hearts are greatly encouraged and comforted!

"We will win, we will!" they comforted and encouraged each other.

Their enthusiastic response inspired Frederick II.

Seeing this scene, Frederick II nodded, and his fighting spirit was aroused. Only such troops can burst out with strong combat effectiveness.

In order to avoid the hot weather during the day, Frederick II ordered his troops to march at night.

In the early morning, the Prussian troops marched first.

Finally at dawn, the troops led by Frederick II arrived at Fort Mil, the weakest place in the Tsarist Russian army, and forcibly crossed the river from its northeast direction, but unexpectedly discovered that they had made a serious mistake.

The main force of the Tsarist Russian army still left many soldiers in the weakly defended Fort Mill area, which meant that their soldiers had to face the extremely powerful main force of Tsarist Russia after a tiring march.

At this time, the troops led by Finnk had already exchanged fire with the Tsarist Russian troops in Fort Mill and the Great Spits Highlands.

There is not much time left for him. If he does not attack and retreat now, the troops led by Finnk will suffer a serious blow.

But if they attack, his serious miscalculation directly makes it difficult for their troops to take down the main force of Tsarist Russia in such a state.

But now, he had to choose to attack.

In order to make up for the shortage of troops and make up for his own disadvantage, Frederick II ordered sixty artillery pieces to be used to bombard the enemy first.

Wanting to make up for his shortcomings with powerful firepower.

This is the link between Fort Mill and the Greater Shpitz Highlands.

Troops in the Great Shpitz Heights were now moving towards Fort Mill for reinforcements.

But at this time, the main army led by Frederick II also attacked Fort Mill.

The powerful artillery power quickly suppressed the forty artillery in Fort Mill. Such an attack caused heavy casualties to the soldiers of Fort Mill.