In the western part of Burussia, fierce fighting continues. Several German army groups were still launching fierce attacks on the Russian lines. It's just that the Russian army, which has suffered heavy losses, can almost only rely on a few cities to defend. Moreover, it was still surrounded by German troops.

Smolensk, an important city in western Russia, is also the western gateway to Moscow. The command of the Western Front of the Russian Army. But now Smolensk was surrounded by the German Army Group B. The German 8th Panzer Army, which had advanced fifty kilometers east of Smolensk, looked like it was about to launch an attack on Moscow.

Although the Russian army knew that the German army was still two or three hundred kilometers away from Moscow, it was impossible to attack Moscow before solving the remnants of the Western Front. But even so, the Russian military top brass still sent additional troops around Moscow to ensure Moscow's security. It is, after all, the capital of Russia, their heart. If Moscow is broken by the Germans, the whole of Burussia will probably perish. Therefore, Moscow's security is very important and must not be compromised.

The headquarters of the German Army Group B, located less than twenty kilometers from Smolensk. Admiral Guderian did not stay in the 8th Panzer Army all the time. Because, according to the Barbarossa plan, the German army only needed to take Smolensk at this stage of the operation. Next, the whole army has to go on the defensive. The winter in Burussia is very cold. Even though the Germans had made a lot of preparations before the attack. But whether it will be able to persist in such a cold winter, no one knows. Therefore, the German army's attack on Burussia this time still adopted cautious tactics on the whole, and it was not like the head of state in another time and space, who rashly launched an attack when he was not fully prepared. In the end, the seemingly powerful German army inevitably failed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, now we are left with only Smolensk on our combat mission. Take Smolensk, and the first stage of the combat mission can be over. So, when the troops will go on the defensive, it depends on when you take Smolensk! Admiral Guderian said.

"Your Excellency, there are not many Russian troops in the city of Smolensk, there are less than 300,000 people left. The surrounding Russian forces have also been defeated or eliminated by us, and the Russians do not seem to have any further intention of sending reinforcements to Smolensk. So, taking Smolensk, there should not be much of a problem. "Commander of the 3rd Army, Fedor? Feng? Admiral Bock said.

"The 8th Panzer Army is east of Smolensk, and if the Russians want to reinforce Smolensk, they have to defeat them first. Otherwise, don't even think about approaching Smolensk. "Commander of the 13th Army, Georg? Feng? Lieutenant General Qu Hiller said.

The other generals also laughed.

In addition to the generals of the German Army Group B, the commanders of the five armies of the Polish Army and the 1st Belorussian Army were present.

However, in the meeting, the generals of these client states almost had no right to speak, and they only had the share of listening to the orders of the German Empire. This time the offensive on Smolensk, in which the Polish and Belarusian armies, will also be involved. After all, casualties in street battles are often very large, and even the Germans will pay considerable casualties. In such a battle, it is just right to fill in the armies of the client states.

"Now, the Russian army in Smolensk has become a turtle in an urn. Next, just get rid of them all! Your Excellency, Commander, we are ready to attack at any time! "Fedor? Feng? Admiral Bock said.

Admiral Guderian nodded: "Guys, the attack on Smolensk will begin tomorrow. The 3rd Army, the 1st and 2nd Polish Army and the 1st Belorussian Army, were engaged in the offensive on Smolensk. Within half a month, Smolensk must be taken and the Russian army inside must be eliminated. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander!" Several of the generals replied,

"The rest of the troops can be transferred to the defensive line. Winter in Russia is coming. A large amount of supplies for the winter is being transported to the rear. We have to build a strong line of defense before winter arrives. Waiting for the Russians to fight back in the cold of winter. By the time of next winter, it will be time for us to take Moscow! Admiral Guderian said.

The tasks of Army Group B of the German Army, the tasks of Army Group were the same as with them. In the same way, these two armies, which gathered the main forces of the German Army, still needed to deal with the main forces of the Russian army before they could capture Moscow. In this way, they will be able to take Moscow smoothly.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." A flash of frenzy flashed in everyone's eyes. If Moscow can be taken, it will undoubtedly be an exciting thing for everyone. After all, Moscow is the capital of Burussia. Taking this place may mean that the war can be over.

While the German Army Group B was preparing to launch an offensive on Smolensk, the German Army Group C was also attacking Kursk and Voronezh. It was only a matter of time before the remnants of the Russian Southwestern Front, cowering in these two cities, struggling to support themselves, were solved by the German Army Group C.

In the north-west of Burussia, in Ulyanovgrad, formerly known as St. Petersburg, the German Army Group A, the armies of the three Baltic states and the Finnish army, likewise surrounded the city. The remnants of the North-Western Front, led by the Russian general General Kuznetsov, are holding the city named after the great leader of the Russian army.

Although, the Russian army is ready to hold Ulyanovgrad. However, they are at an absolute disadvantage not only in terms of soldiers. At the same time, after being surrounded, the supply lines were also cut off. The Russian troops stationed in the city of Ulyanov, as well as the millions of Russians in Burussia, have no food sources. The food in the city simply didn't last long. At that time, I am afraid that there will be no need for the German army to attack, and only the siege will be continued, which will be enough to starve all the Russian troops and those Russians in the city to death.

Of course, Army Group A did not pin its hopes on the siege. Admiral Bromberg wants to take the city before the winter generals. Although, the Ulyanov category is larger and more difficult to conquer than Smolensk. But Admiral Bromberg is confident that they will succeed.