However, Zhukov was not a reckless general, and he was still very vigilant in fighting until he really found out the details of the enemy army. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

At least before he launched a large-scale counterattack, he continued to increase the strength of his troops, and the firepower, as well as the intensity of the attack, to test the strength of the German army, and the situation of weapons and equipment.

After rounds of battle and testing, Zhukov also clearly saw that the current Manstein's troops were fundamentally missing the 5th SS "Viking" Panzer Division and the 6th SS Northern Mountain Division; SS 1st "Adolf. Hitler's Guards Banner "Panzer Division", SS 7th Prince Eugen Volunteer Mountain Division and other strong SS elite units supported the operation.

Although there are still great German divisions supporting the scene, they have no effect at all, and they do not hinder the battle situation much.

In this regard, Zhukov was ready to let go and do a big job.

He decided to deal a ruthless blow to the Germans, avenging the last defeat of Bukarov and the Soviet 13th Group.

Although Bukarov and the 13th Soviet Group were subordinates and troops of General Rokossovsky, if their strength was weakened, it would do more harm than good to the troops led by him.

Inside the operational headquarters, Zhukov looked at the area of the German defensive positions marked on the huge sand table; and the deployment of troops, while having a solemn expression on his face, frowning and falling into deep thought.

Although Manstein now did not have the elite units of the SS to assist in the operation, according to the information he had gathered at hand, Manstein still had more than 300,000 reserves to assist Army Group South in the operation.

Although these reserves were not as effective as the elite units of the SS, they were not very bad.

"Do you think we're going to launch a general attack right now? Sharif! ”

Zhukov asked a more trusted operational staff officer beside him.

"It would be better to wait a little longer! Because I personally feel that now is not the best time to attack! ”

Operations staff officer Sharif put forward his own proposal.

"Why?"

Zhukov stared at the other party with blazing eyes.

"Because now the German army's defensive positions are like ours to build several lines of defense, the depth of defense is more than 100 miles, and the whole defense system consists of a large number of trenches closely coordinated with each other, iron and blood net; and anti-tank fire points, as well as anti-tank trenches, as well as a large number of densely packed minefields. ”

"At the same time, in the most likely direction of attack of our army, a large number of elite troops and firepower were unexpectedly gathered."

"If it weren't for the inadequacy of their reserves, and the destruction of their transport and supply lines by our guerrillas and massive air raids; And in the absence of much movement of their aviation units, I am afraid that we are not in such a smooth and smooth battle situation, and the German army is retreating one after another. ”

Operations Staff Officer Sharif confessed all his opinions.

"Hmmm! I think so too! However, it is precisely because the German army is now showing flaws and defeats that I want to prepare to launch a large-scale counterattack and a general offensive battle! Crush Manstein's Army Group South in one fell swoop and inflict heavy losses on his troops! Of course, if you're lucky, you might be able to wipe them all out! ”

Zhukov smiled confidently.

"It's possible to hit them hard, but if you wipe them out, I'm afraid it's not easy! Because the methods of warfare of the German army recently are very strange! ”

Operations Staff Officer Sharif shook his head and disagreed.

"Weird? What's the weird way? ”

Hearing this, Zhukov hurriedly asked.

"It's just that they are constantly attacking and expanding the occupied areas in the same way as before! And the practice of sticking to one place is also very different! ”

"The Germans are no longer going to do the stupidity they did before, and they are very clever enough to fight defensive battles, guerrilla warfare, and local battles with us! This is how Bukarov and his 13th Group were hit hard by Moder's troops! ”

"And the Germans also have a very strange method of warfare, that is, when they can't defeat us, they immediately and decisively retreat without thinking about it, and then rearm and change their methods to fight us!"

"We have been killed and injured by their new style of play!"

Operations Staff Officer Sharif replied without thinking.

"That's right! I already know all these things you said! Moreover, according to General Rokossovsky's review report to Comrade Stalin after the 13th Army Group was heavily damaged, he also seriously said that the German army has recently possessed a lot of new weapons, especially two kinds of bombs with very terrifying power! ”

"Commander Bukarov was killed by these new German-style bombs! And his 13th Army Group was also hit hard by these new powerful and domineering bombs of the German army! ”

Zhukov also recalled.

"That's why I just said that now is not the time for us to launch a general attack on the German army, at least let the German aviation units use those terrifying new bombs before we launch a large-scale general attack on the German army, so as to ensure the safety of our troops!"

"If we don't always succeed in attacking, and let the Germans give us a chance to counterattack us, then it's bad!"

Operations staff officer Sharif voiced his concerns.

"I understand your worries, but now such a good fighter, we must not miss out on being afraid! And even if we are afraid of the air attack of the new bombs of the German army, we cannot sit still and waste time waiting for their attack! ”

"Since the Germans still have their hole cards and haven't made any moves, let's find a way to let them use all their hole cards! And then it's time for us to attack them in general! ”

Zhukov retorted disapprovingly.

"Hmmm! I agree with the marshal's decision! ”

Operations Staff Officer Sharif nodded in agreement.

"Then let's continue to tighten our artillery coverage and massive air strikes now! Anyway, the U.S. military has sent us a lot of ammunition and military supplies in the past few days; Even tanks and airplanes were given away quite a bit! ”

"So this time against the German counterattack, we absolutely do not need to save to use, you immediately give me the latest combat order, let our artillery team, and the air force use the greatest energy to bomb the German defensive positions! So that our tank army and infantry army can suffer fewer casualties, and be able to charge the Germans quickly! ”

Zhukov suddenly and boldly gave an order.

"Yes! Your Excellency, Marshal! I'll deal with it right away! ”

Operations Staff Officer Sharif smiled pleasantly.

After that, he left in a hurry, while Zhukov continued to look at the battle sand table, thinking about the next battle plan and how to deploy troops......