■The surrender of more than 100,000 Argentine Army was greatly beyond everyone's expectations! Even the Chinese officers who commanded the Chilean army were surprised. However, this was undoubtedly excellent news for Chile. The Argentine Army
After surrender, the Chilean army could reduce many unnecessary losses. Since the war started, although Chile has wiped out more than 300,000 Argentine troops, it has also suffered more than 50,000 casualties.
Nearly 200,000 Argentine prisoners of war were sent to the temporary prisoner-of-war camp to take care of it, and the Chilean army also began to rest. The war had begun nearly a month ago. Although the officers and soldiers of the Chilean army had won many battles one after another, they maintained high fighting spirit.
, but the physical consumption is also very large, and it is difficult to persist in high-intensity war. For this reason, Lieutenant General Yang Ming ordered the entire army to stop attacking and conduct a short rest for five days. After the rest, he would go to Mercedes
Sir advances. Anyway, the regular army of Argentina has been basically eliminated, and the remaining tens of thousands of people are scattered across Argentina. In addition, the hundreds of thousands of newly recruited recruits have not even completed the training, so they come to Chile.
It would not pose too much threat. Overall, Argentina has completely failed in this battle.
It is only a matter of time before Chile destroys Argentina!
Next, the enemy that Chile mainly faces is Brazil. However, these Brazilians are not fools. Seeing that the war is not right, they are actually staying east of the La Platre River and are unwilling to cross the river and enter the battlefield.
This is why the Argentine army was defeated quickly, but it also caused great difficulties to the subsequent war in Chile!
After receiving the good news, the Chilean government finally put its heart back in its stomach. President Erasuris announced to the people of the whole country that Chile had achieved a critical victory and won the final victory, but it was no longer possible.
There will be any problems. The victory on the front line also made President Erasuris and the Chilean government more determined to continue the war. Although Chile also suffered a lot of casualties and losses of 50,000 people were only
For a country with more than three million people, there are already heavy casualties. But no one has noticed these now. Everyone is concerned about how much benefits Chile will gain after defeating the enemy. Some people have even made it public.
The claim that after defeating Argentina, the most essential Pampas grassland in Argentina will be included in Chile's rule. Chile, with a narrow territory, has always lacked food and meat supply. If northern Argentina is included
If the region annexes, the problems faced by Chile can be well solved, which will also provide Chile with the basis for becoming a South American power!
The Argentine government was even more shocked by the surrender of Army Minister Martin. When the news came, almost everyone was in panic. Some wealthy and political leaders were already planning whether to take advantage of the Chilean army's failure to fight.
Come and flee abroad first to avoid being affected by the war!
"Traitor! That guy Martin, he actually surrendered to the Chileans shamelessly, he betrayed Argentina!" Argentine President Jose = Figueroa = Alqueta roared in the office. The whole office has become a piece of cake.
The ground was full of scattered documents and some vases and fragments of coffee cups. Army Minister Martin led his army to surrender, which brought a huge blow to Argentina.
"His Excellency President, the Cabinet members are all here!" The secretary stepped back and said carefully!
"Huh!" Jose = Figueroa = President Alqueta let out a long breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and walked towards the conference room.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the conference room was also very silent. The original high-ranking cabinet members all looked very bad. Army Minister Martin had surrendered, and Argentina's defeat was inevitable. At that time,
These cabinet members will also lose their current status and may even be in danger of their lives. Who knows how those Chileans will deal with them?
When Jose = Figueroa = President Alqueta walked into the conference room, everyone's eyes were focused on him.
Looking at everyone, President Jose = Figueroa = Alqueta said, "Everyone, everyone is very clear about the situation now. Martin's damn guy surrendered to the Chileans. The Chileans will soon
Armed at Mercedes, what should we do to resist the Chilean attack? General James, what can you do?"
"His Excellency President, we have 50,000 regular troops left, but they are all in the country, and it is difficult to hold on in a short period of time. As for the newly recruited troops, the training has only been over a month, and most people have only learned how to shoot.
Just, other combat qualities are completely blank. If they are asked to go to the battlefield, they are basically going to die!" Admiral James said in frustration!
"In other words, we can no longer resist the Chileans' entry," said President Jose Figueroa Alqueta with a frown. Although he had guessed the result, he was always unwilling to face it.
"That's right, Your Excellency the President, unless..." Admiral James hesitated for a moment.
"Unless what?" asked President Jose = Figueroa = Alqueta.
"Unless we can get foreign aid! Otherwise, relying solely on the power of Argentina, we no longer have the strength to defeat the Chileans!" said General James!
"Foreign aid? Humph! Those damn Brazilians are still on the east bank of the La Plat River. They have gathered thirty divisions there, nearly 400,000. But they have no intention of crossing the river at all.
.I think they are not here to help us fight against the Chileans, but to take the opportunity to seize our land!” Navy Minister Lauret said hatefully.
The senior officials of the Argentine government are not fools. Brazil's movements these days have also made them suspicious. Argentina has three provinces east of the La Platre River, all of which are fertile in the soil and suitable for farming.
The region has always been the main grain-producing area in Argentina. Brazil is also very coveting about this area. However, Brazil has never had an excuse to take action due to its relationship with Argentina. Now, Argentina has been subject to Chile's
Invasion, Brazil took the opportunity to take the lead.
"His Excellency Kim, let the ambassador to Brazil meet again with President Alfonso Pena and ask them to send troops to support us. If Argentina fails, the next target of the Chileans will definitely be theirs!" Jose = Philippines
President Groa = President Alqueta said. Although the Brazilians are not kind, Brazil is already the only target that Argentina can ask for help.
"Yes, Your Excellency the President!" said Foreign Minister Kim. Although he knew that this possibility would not be too great. The Brazilians clearly stated that they wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and then take the opportunity to swallow up the fertile land of Argentina.
On December 5, after receiving the order from the country, the Argentine ambassador to Brazil once again visited Brazil's Foreign Minister Mallen Mullen enthusiastically met him. However, the Argentine ambassador to Brazil made a request to visit him.
When Fontso was President Pena, Mullen rejected the request of the Argentine ambassador to Brazil on the grounds that His Excellency the President has been busy recently.
When the news came back from Brazil, Argentine President Jose Figueroa Alqueta and the members of the cabinet knew that Brazil was determined to refuse to save him, and also tried to take the opportunity to be cruel to Argentina.
The senior officials in Argentina were very angry, but they had no choice. The Chileans were about to call, and they were not even able to protect themselves. There was a way to deal with more powerful people.
Brazil!
On December 10, after five days of rest, more than 300,000 Chilean army launched another attack. More than 300,000 troops crossed the Pampas grassland along the highway and launched an attack on Mercedes. And this
At that time, the Argentine government simply did not have enough troops to resist Chile's attack! It was inevitable that Argentina was defeated by Chile!
On December 5, the Chilean army once again captured St. Louis. To be more precise, there were no Argentine defenders here. The vanguard of the Chilean army easily controlled the city!
On December 25, Chilean troops arrived in Cicabuco, where they finally encountered resistance. During this period, the Argentine government had gathered the remaining 50,000 regular troops, and at the same time, all 400,000 new soldiers were dispatched.
here.
The Argentine government obviously intends to take a gamble. They hope that miracles can happen and defeat the Chilean army so that they can save Argentina.
The battle began on December 26, and the four divisions that the Chilean army arrived first launched a fierce attack on the Argentine army. Although the patriotic belief made these Argentine troops fight hard, their resistance seemed to be in front of the Chilean army.
So fragile. The 50,000 regular troops were a little better. Those recruits were completely the targets of massacre in front of Chilean soldiers. Often, a charge could crush their resistance, and then the recruits ran away, unable to escape.
They all raised their hands obediently and surrendered to the Chilean army. For these Argentines, their own lives are the most important!
With the arrival of the Chilean army, it brought greater pressure to the Argentine army. Although the Chief of Staff, General James, who commanded the Argentine army to fight, was outstanding, he was unable to make up the situation under such circumstances!
On December 30, five days after the battle, the Argentine army completely collapsed!