The preliminary preparations for the assault on Gal, under the command of Ding Zhennan, proceeded with precision.
In reality, this was the first time Ding Zhennan had commanded combat operations at the tactical level after arriving in the Southern Subcontinent. Previously, he was only involved at the campaign level, as battlefield-level commanders cannot possibly manage all details comprehensively.
This action was emphasized not only because the operation to assault Gal was significant but also because there were no other issues requiring Ding Zhennan's attention.
To put it straightforwardly, the battlefield situation was extremely favorable.
On the Northwest battlefield, the 17th Armored Division not only captured Jodhpur on January 18 but also, with the assistance of the 24B Infantry Brigade, annihilated the Central Army's main forces coming from Jaipur north of Jodhpur, forcing the Fan Army to abandon their intent to defend Jaipur stubbornly.
