Chapter 1112: It's All Bad News (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
In this war between Germany and Russia, although the countries currently involved in it, apart from Germany and Russia, there are only German protectorates and allies. However, everyone can guess that the scope of this war will soon spread to other countries. It can be said that a world war will also break out as a result.
In the last world war, Germany relied on its strong military strength to defeat those old powers one after another, replacing the British Empire and becoming the world hegemon. And now, after 20 years of recuperation, Germany's military power has not weakened in the slightest, but has become even stronger. On the day of the war, they showed great military power and shocked other countries.
As soon as the war began, the German army used its powerful air force to carry out a large-scale bombing of the airfields in western Russia, destroying almost all the airfields in western Russia. A large number of warplanes were blown up at the airfield before they could take off. Of course, even if the planes of the Russian Air Force took off, they might not be able to inflict much damage on the Luftwaffe. But at least it could cost the Luftwaffe even more.
After this battle, the Russian Air Force can be said to have suffered heavy losses. Although the Russian Air Force still has a large number of aircraft deployed in other areas, the strong combat effectiveness of the Luftwaffe has already frightened them. Until they find a way to deal with the Luftwaffe, the generals of the Russian Air Force do not want their pilots to die in vain.
Next, the onslaught of the German Army tore through the Russian defense line in a very short time. Although the Russian defense line was not strong in the first place, the strong assault ability of the German army still shocked everyone. In particular, the armored forces of the German army performed very well in the war. This is undoubtedly something to learn from other countries.
Of course, for Burussia, this is undoubtedly bad news.
The General Staff of the Russian Army, General Shaposhnikov can be described as overwhelmed. After the start of the war, the German attacks were much more fierce than they expected. The positions of the Russian army on the front line are constantly being broken through, and almost every hour, troops will be routed and suffer heavy losses. General Shaposhnikov was keenly aware that the current situation was probably very unfavorable for them. If you don't get it right, the whole line of defense will collapse.
"Someone, go and bring Marshal Voroshilov." General Shaposhnikov commanded.
Marshal Voroshilov, as the People's Commissar of Defense and Joseph's confidant, had to let him know about these critical situations at the front. At the same time, we have to work together to find a way to solve the current problems.
Marshal Voroshilov, who quickly rushed to the General Staff.
"Comrade Shaposhnikov, has something happened at the front?" Marshal Voroshilov asked.
"Comrade Voroshilov, the war has been going on for three days. However, the armies of the four fronts of our front are now not only suffering heavy losses, but are also facing great crises. If you don't do it well, the four front armies will be lost! General Shaposhnikov said.
Marshal Voroshilov's face suddenly became very ugly. You must know that the four fronts deployed by the Russian army on the front line can be said to have gathered all the elite units of the Russian army. Once they lose, this will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to the Russian army. Although, with the mobilization unfolding, the strength of the Russian army is rising rapidly. However, this does not mean that those troops will be able to go into battle. They still need to train, they have to wait for equipment and so on.
"The attack power of the Germans is far beyond our expectations!" Marshal Voroshilov sighed.
"Yes, Comrade Marshal." General Shaposhnikov nodded, convinced.
"How long will the armies of all fronts be able to hold out?" Marshal Voroshilov asked.
"The North-Western Front, trying to abandon the outer line of defense and hold Ulyanovgrad to the death. If well prepared, it should have been able to hold out for a long time under the attack of the Germans. ”
"Well, this strategy of Comrade Kuznetsov is correct. The Germans were outnumbered, and if they sent their troops outside of Ulyanovgrad to fight the Germans, they were looking for death. Only by relying on the city for defense could it be possible to withstand the German attack. In addition, it was possible to inflict greater casualties on the Germans. Marshal Voroshilov said.
The combat effectiveness of the German soldiers is obviously above that of the Russian army. If it were a field battle, the Germans would have won easily. However, in street fighting, even if the German army is stronger, the Russian army has many advantages, such as being more familiar with the terrain and so on. This would allow them to further narrow the gap between the two sides and inflict greater casualties on the Germans.
"The situation of the Western Front and the Southwestern Front was very bad, and the Germans threw troops in these two directions, up to two million! And, almost all of them are elite troops. Comrade Timoshenko and Comrade Kirpolos, I am afraid, it will be difficult to resist. Shaposhnikov looked worried.
"The two most powerful armies of the Germans were invested in these two directions of attack. The gap between our tanks, and the tanks of the Germans, is too great. Marshal Voroshilov sighed.
The results of the battle between the Russian tank 3rd Army and the German 8th Panzer Army are already known to the upper echelons of the Russian army. They also had a clear understanding of the German army's powerful Haw Par tanks. That is, relying on the existing Russian tanks, it is absolutely impossible to be an opponent of the German tanks. For this reason, the Russian military top brass has issued a death order, and the T-34 tank must be put into service as soon as possible.
Of course, even if the T-34 tank is in service, it is very difficult to say whether it can withstand the German Haw Par tank. But Russia has no other way to deal with it.
"The most dangerous was the Southern Front led by Marshal Budyonny. They have already penetrated deep into the territory of Ukraine. And now it seems that all this is simply a trap. The Germans, having already assembled three army groups, plus three more of the Ukrainians, were going to lay siege to Marshal Budyonny. I very much doubt that the Southern Front would be able to withstand the siege of the Germans. At least, judging by the current situation, it will be very difficult. Shaposhnikov continued.
"No, the Southern Front must retreat. Otherwise, as long as the Germans cut off their back route, they would be finished! Marshal Voroshilov said.