Romanian Eagle

In the current situation that Germany and Bulgaria are unable to send reinforcements for a short period of time, Austria-Hungary can only face the Romanian offensive alone. However, the good news for Austria-Hungary is that Romania's general mobilization has only begun, and they still have time to mobilize reinforcements to remedy the situation. For the Austro-Hungarian army in Transylvania, the most important thing now is to block the offensive of the Romanian army, especially Deva, which has railway traffic with Romania.

Of course, the Austro-Hungarian defenders currently stationed in Deva will not sit idly by in the face of the Romanian offensive. The 17th (Hungarian) division of the Austro-Hungarian Army, stationed in Deva, was mobilized at the time of the raid on Petrosani, and the first reinforcements were dispatched an hour later.

The 10th Army Headquarters located in the capital Cluj, which administers the area (in order to prepare for the establishment of Romania in July 2017, commanded by Lieutenant General Sam Haza), also immediately dispatched reinforcements of two divisions to Deva.

The reaction of the Austro-Hungarian army was not unpleasant, but for the 35th Division of the Austro-Hungarian Army, which was raided, it still failed to wait for reinforcements. The 35th Division was driven out of Petrosani when the leading force of the 17th Division was 10 kilometers away from Petrosani.

The 35th was defeated in less than a day. This result made the 17th division commander, Major General Stepan, terrified. Therefore, after receiving the retreating 35th Division, the 17th Division, for the sake of prudence, chose to set up defenses in Hacege, 20 kilometers away from Petroshany, and wait for reinforcements.

The decision of Division Commander Stepan brought a sigh of relief to Lieutenant General Ankodar, the commander of the Romanian Guard 1st Division who had just captured Petrosani. Because it was a raid, the 1st Imperial Guard Division did not carry too much ammunition, and during the raid, in order to ensure the success rate of the capture, the 1st Imperial Guard Division increased the use of firepower density. So after the Austro-Hungarian army was driven out of Petrosani, there was not much ammunition left. Fortunately, the previous performance of the 1st Guard Division scared the opponent.

Fortunately, the 1st Division of the Guard was replenished with ammunition that night, and the next day reinforcements from the 19th Division No. 6 also arrived in Petrosani, and its division commander, Major General Dotrid, arrived with the first army. After passing through the streets where the smell of gunpowder has not yet been extinguished, Major General Dotrid came to the headquarters of the First Guard Division in a small manor in Petrosani.

"Your 19th Division has arrived, and we don't have to worry about the counterattack of the Austro-Hungarian army."

At the entrance of the manor, Lieutenant General An Kedar, the commander of the First Division of the Guard, warmly greeted Major General Dotrid.

"It's still the first division of your guards that is very powerful. It only took half a day to defeat a division. This kind of combat power is an example that we should learn from."

The two division commanders caught each other and bragged, but Major General Dotrid was just because of Lieutenant General Ankerdar's enthusiasm. Although he couldn't see why Lieutenant General would be so enthusiastic about him, who wouldn't say nice things. Woolen cloth. And Lieutenant General Ankodar did have other reasons.

Soon the two division commanders walked into the headquarters with their respective officers.

After disbursing their respective officers, Lieutenant General Ankodar really stated his purpose

"Major General Dotrid, do you want to do something big?"

Lieutenant General Ankerdar's straight-to-the-point words moved Major General Dotreid's heart. "what's the plan?"

Lieutenant General Ankodar walked to the combat map and pointed to the location of Hartseg. "The enemy in front of us is the 17th and 35th divisions of Austria-Hungary, of which the 35th division suffered very few casualties. Austria-Hungary still has an infantry regiment in Deva. According to the information, the enemy transferred two divisions from Cluj, but they still It will take three days to reach Deva."

Taking advantage of Lieutenant General Ankerdar's sigh of relief, Major General Dotrid interjected. "You want to take advantage of these three days to defeat the Austro-Hungarian army in Hartseg and capture Deva before the enemy reinforcements arrive?"

Major General Dotrid said what was in his heart, and Lieutenant General Ankodar said in surprise. "Yes, the purpose of the first stage of our southern army is to take Deva. If we wait until the army gathers, we can win the target, but we can't show the advantage. So this is a fighter specially prepared for us. We will regret it if we give up."

Major General Dotrid couldn't help but speak from Lieutenant General Ankerdar's words. "But there are only three days, which is too demanding for us, so this battle is not easy to fight at all."

Hearing that Major General Dotrid had scruples about the three-day period, Lieutenant General Ankerdar continued to explain. "This plan is a bit risky, but high risk brings high reward. As long as we can win Deva alone, we will be the best in this battle."

The words of Lieutenant General Ankerdahl made Major General Dotrid couldn't help but think. "I want to think about it."

Major General Dotrid hesitated, which made Lieutenant General Ankedal say anxiously. "The opportunity is fleeting, you have to hurry."

Major General Dotrid knew that if the information was correct, this was indeed an opportunity for the two of them. He and the two divisions of Lieutenant General Ankodar faced the two divisions of Austria-Hungary, and he was still very confident. And this is a temporary fighter, it is impossible to wait for the above approval, so they need to make up their own minds.

Speaking of which, Major General Dotrid can be regarded as a good general in the Romanian army, but unfortunately he failed to perform well in the Second Balkan War, so the first expansion after the war failed. Become a division commander (The Romanian army has different evaluations for divisions that were trained before World War I and those who were trained on the side after World War I, and the status of division commanders is also different.). Therefore, Major General Dotrid wanted to make an achievement for his colleagues to see, and Lieutenant General Ankodar's plan made his heart move.

Major General Dotrid asked what he was most worried about. "What if we launch an attack on Hartseg and the enemy in the direction of Sibiu attacks Petrosani?"

Sibiu was at a distance of 55 km northeast of Petrosani, while Deva and Hartseg were both to the northwest, and in Sibiu were stationed the 51st and 63rd divisions of the Austro-Hungarian army. If he and Lieutenant General Ankodar attack Hatseg with all their strength, the enemy in Sibiu will definitely send troops to flank them, so they have to be on guard.

Lieutenant General Ankodar pointed to a military map, a location 10 kilometers away from Petrosani. "As for the enemy of Sibiu, this is what I think about, leaving a brigade of troops here to defend the enemy army from Sibiu."

Major General Dotrid saw through the map that the location that Lieutenant General Ankodar was referring to was an unnamed highland with river valleys on both sides. A small village called Petrilla is also marked on a flat next to the highlands.

Lieutenant General Ankodar said the intention of defending here. "I not only checked this place from the military map, but also asked the local people specifically. They told me where to go if I want to go to Sibiu. Considering the terrain advantages, I chose this place."

Lieutenant General Ankerdar's words persuaded him, and Major General Dotrid played Xiao Jiujiu. "And which brigade to send?"

As if seeing through the meaning of Major General Dotreid's words, Lieutenant General Ankodar said it in a grand manner. "Considering the importance of this position, I decided to keep my 2nd Brigade defending here."