The North African Front of the Imperial Tsarist Army had long coordinated with the Black Sea Fleet of the Imperial Russian Navy, and a large number of transport ships had been assembled in the coastal waters of Tunisi City.
Even the 17th Army of the Russian Imperial Army, plus the 4th Regiment Army and the 5th Army of the Ottoman Army, amounted to more than 600,000 people. However, a large number of transport ships were also able to load these soldiers and their weapons and equipment.
On the evening of January 22, 1841, the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Imperial Navy, escorting the 17th Army of the Russian Imperial Army, plus the 4th and 5th Armies of the Ottoman Army, left the city of Tumudis and sailed west along the coastline.
This time, in order to provide sufficient support and protection to the army, the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy also used great strength.
Two “550” Don-class aircraft carriers, which provide air defense protection for a huge transport fleet. At the same time, there were several capital ships, which provided fire support for the fleet during landing. Together with a vote of cruisers and destroyers, at least in the entire Mediterranean Sea, there is no threat at the moment.
The resisting anti-Russian allied Army Group North Africa continued its fierce offensive on the North African Front of the Tsarist Empire on the line of Busalim. Even if you pay heavy losses, you will not hesitate.
The top brass of Army Group North Africa of the anti-Russian alliance believed that as long as they could break through this line of defense, they would be able to sweep the entire northern part of Tumud and defeat the North African Front of the Russian Empire in one fell swoop.
They don’t seem to realize that the threat is coming.
From Tumud City to Annaba, the flight distance is only more than two hundred kilometers.
At noon on January 23, the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Imperial Navy had escorted a huge transport fleet to the coastal waters of Annaba.
On board the two Don-class aircraft carriers, one carrier-based aircraft after another took off to attack the coastal defense positions of Annaba. And the lead ships of the Black Sea Fleet, also approaching the coastline, began to fire at targets on the coast with large-caliber naval guns.
“Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”
Explosions kept coming, and the entire coast was caught in flames because of the fierce attack.
The garrison of Annaba was only an infantry division from Grapeia.
The entire North African Army Group of the Anti-Russian Alliance did not expect at all that in the face of their fierce attack, the side of the Tsarist Empire would be able to draw a large number of troops to attack in this direction. So much so that they are not guarded at all.
When bombs and shells fell on their heads, the grape subordinates understood.
But by this time, it was already night.
The heavy shelling and bombing of the Russian Imperial Navy easily destroyed their fortifications. A large number of Grape subhumans were also killed. This made the Grape sub-people, who were already not very good at fighting, even more frightened. The remaining soldiers also fled. They simply do not have the slightest fighting spirit, let alone withstand the attack of the Russian army.
Subsequently, the 17th Army of the Imperial Russian Army began to land.
The whole landing process was also very smooth, and there was almost no decent resistance.
By dusk, the Russian 17th Army had captured Annaba and the surrounding area.
A large amount of heavy equipment is also being loaded and unloaded at ports.
The 4th and 5th Armies of the Ottoman Army also disembarked overnight to prepare for the next battle.
At the same time, the chief of staff of Army Group North Africa of the anti-Russian alliance, General Fernando, also received a report that a large number of Russian troops had landed in Annaba.
“Your Excellency Chief of Staff, the Russians have taken Anaba and a large number of their troops have landed there. I’m afraid it will soon be offensive to the south! A general of Army Group North Africa reported with a look of horror.
“What? How could it be like this? How could the Russians still have extra troops landing in Annaba? Admiral Fernando was flabbergasted.
He knew very well what it meant for the Russians to send a large army to land in Annaba.
I’m afraid that the Russians came completely against their main army!
Now the main forces of Army Group North Africa of the entire anti-Russian alliance are fighting against the Russian army on the front line. In the rear, there are only more than 200,000 grape sub-troops.
Even though Admiral Fernando is a high-ranking member of the Grape Army, he knows his own family affairs0…
What is the combat effectiveness of the Grape Army, he knows very well. In the face of a large number of the main forces of the Russian army, the Grape Army is not an opponent at all and cannot be resisted.
Once the Russian army launches a large-scale attack, the back road of Army Group North Africa will be completely cut off. The more than one million main forces on the front line will lose logistical supplies and will become turtles in the urn.
This is bound to be an extremely heavy blow to the entire anti-Russian alliance.
“Immediately mobilize our troops, hold the defensive line, and prepare to resist the attack of the Russians. In any case, it is necessary to buy more time for the retreat of the main forces at the front! In addition, immediately report to the front-line troops that the rear road may be cut off. Therefore, the main forces must withdraw as soon as possible. Or send a strong army to help us defend against the Russians! Admiral Fernando ordered.
“Yes, Your Excellency, General. However, the Russians are very strong, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for us to resist. If that doesn’t work, let’s retreat west! The general suggested.
This is undoubtedly to preserve their own strength. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）
The Anti-Russian League is an alliance of several countries. The North African Army Group of the Anti-Russian Alliance is composed of the armies of several countries. Naturally, they prioritize their own interests.
Admiral Fernando glared at the general viciously: “If the main 3.7 force of Army Group North Africa is surrounded by the Russians, or even eaten by the Russians, even if we can escape.” But will other countries let us go? I’m afraid that the grapes will be destroyed. ”
The proposed general’s heart suddenly tightened.
Grape Asia is nothing more than a small country. If such a thing is done, it will inevitably make other allies angry. When the time comes, it is also entirely possible to attack Grape and destroy them.
“Your Excellency General, I see!” The general said.
Subsequently, General Fernando’s side informed the front-line troops of the news that the Russian troops had landed in Annaba in a big way, which was very likely to cut off the rear of the main forces of Army Group North Africa.
Not surprisingly, this caused an uproar among the front-line troops.
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