Theory and reality often run counter to each other. Perhaps it was owing to Major General Obodo's effective countermeasures, or perhaps the officers had no way out. The Fourth Russian Army, under siege, erupted with a combat force that exceeded Prussian expectations.
Seven days flashed by, and the Fourth Army, like a nail, was firmly embedded there, presenting a dilemma for the advancing Prussian troops.
Looking at the continuously rising number of casualties in his hand, and thinking of his own mission, General Hansgeya's beard was almost turning white with worry.
The enemy had lost more than half its troops, yet showed no sign of surrendering, making it clear they preferred to fight to the end.
If the Russian Army was this tenacious, there was no point in continuing the war. The Prusso-Polish Federation had a limited population and could not sustain such a war of attrition.
