Steel Soviet Union

Chapter 2256?? No way out

A short night's rest in the small town was more than just a good night's sleep. It also allowed the elite commanders and fighters of the Leader Division, who had not had a good rest since the war in East Prussia, to have some rest.

Of course, Malashenko did not forget the main purpose of his stay in the small town: to replenish supplies that had been consumed and were not easy to store and carry in large quantities, mainly drinking water for cooking and drinking. After all, even the rivers were dry in this winter. If it's freezing, there's no place to find outdoor water sources to replenish it.

There are also some other bits and pieces of consumables, but they are just basic things with no scarcity at all. In short, they are all available in small towns. I just replenished them and set off again. , it didn’t waste too much time or cost too much. In short, everything went smoothly. It was the best situation Malashenko expected.

According to Malashenko's idea, after the replenishment this time, the next time he will go straight to Nordenburg, kill the local German soldiers to complete the task and then replenish on the spot, it is indeed a bit like burning the boat, As long as I have enough supplies for a one-time assault, I will go straight to you and finish it off. I won't let you go if you want to do it or not.

"So what enemies are waiting for us there? How is the local defense force?"

It has to be said that under Malashenko's deliberate cultivation and guidance, Iushkin, who has been with Malashenko all day long, has changed a lot.

For example, the first thing I ask when I look at the map now is how the local defense strength is. I need to understand the information from a macro perspective to know myself and the enemy, instead of shouting "Fuck you German stick" and just rush over and kill the enemy. And this subtle change is exactly what Malashenko expected to see.

"The report did not indicate that there is a strong standing garrison in the local area, but there is one situation worth noting."

"Nordenburg is the supply center for the front-line German field troops in the entire eastern theater of East Prussia. This place is responsible for blood transfusions for all front-line German field units in the eastern theater."

"Not only for the supply of ammunition, oil, food, medical supplies and weapons and equipment, if the Germans have any reinforcements or reserves sent to the Eastern Front, rail transportation must be the fastest way. Nordenburg is a connected railway The supply center of the main artery is a must-pass point. Only through this can you go to any direction in the eastern theater. This is the distribution center. "

"The aviation force has repeatedly bombed Nordenburg many times. The main goal is to destroy transportation hubs and blow up train stations, thereby paralyzing the Germans' logistics.

"But first, the anti-aircraft firepower here is very tight. The aviation unit reported that it encountered intensive anti-aircraft firepower interception, and the bombing effect was not very good. Furthermore, the information sent back by the intelligence personnel in the city, It also shows that the Germans are organizing manpower to repair the damaged transportation hub at all costs.”

"In short, it is difficult to prevent this place from continuing to function by air strikes alone. Ground troops must be dispatched to complete the substantive occupation and completely disable this place in terms of military value, which is the mission goal of our trip."

Malashenko briefly explained the background of the mission and the ultimate purpose of the trip to Iushkin.

To be honest, this is not a difficult task to complete. At least in Malashenko's view, the challenge of this task is limited and the difficulty is not too high.

The key lies in the Germans' own strategic mistakes. They gathered all the heavy troops on the front line of the battlefield to fight a decisive battle with the main force of the Red Army. They tried to resolve the crisis in East Prussia by killing a large number of the main force of the Red Army and force the Red Army, which had lost its offensive capabilities, to retreat. Then, we can regain the overall strategic situation and completely resolve the crisis currently encountered by East Prussia.

It sounds pretty good. After winning a strategic decisive battle, the opponents fell apart in an instant. I reversed the situation on the battlefield and it was as if I was able to grab something at my fingertips.

But I am afraid that no one in the Berlin group knows that this kind of gambler's mentality is based on one's own strategic disadvantage and attempts to fight a strategic decisive battle with the enemy to come back and counterattack. There was a bald and unbelieving man in the far East a few years ago. Practiced.

Of course, the result is definitely not good, except for the loss of troops, the loss of the main force, and the loss of the city and the land, nothing is gained.

But well, I have the strategic depth of the rear area, sufficient reserves, and ample opportunities for trial and error. Even if I lose the bet or make a big mistake, it won’t be a total loss. I can still do it when I regroup. Fight again.

So what do you have in East Prussia?

The front line has collapsed, all the main forces have been lost, and a bunch of unguarded important towns and empty cities have been left behind. What else is there for you to do? Where does this fucking strategic depth come from? Where do you go? Jump into the Baltic Sea for depth?

So this is essentially a battle that cannot be lost. For the Germans, this is the case. You can only succeed and not fail. If you fail, it will be completely ruined. Malashenko wants to see the Germans being beaten. What is it like to rush into the Baltic Sea and shout "I have the advantage".

The only uncertainty at present is that I don’t know if there are any other mobile German troops in Nordenburg besides the few local garrison troops who happened to be staying there when I led my team to fight there. Make trouble for yourself.

This is not unfounded by Malashenko. It is normal for transporting mobile troops to be transported at a transportation hub like Nordenburg. Who knows, when you rush there, there will be German reinforcements to meet you.

If this is the case at that time, as the saying goes, there is no turning back. There is no other choice but to destroy this group of mobile German sticks and the local garrison. Malashenko is unwilling and impossible to intervene in Once this is done, I will withdraw my troops. So I can only hope that if there are really German sticks to cause trouble for me, it would be best if the number can be smaller.

"I hope the Germans don't think Kalininger is not there, and don't bring in Königsberg's garrison for reinforcements."

"If the Germans are really desperate and plan to fight us head-on and bring the garrison in Königsberg to the front line via Nordenburg, then we will have a tough battle to fight. Otherwise, it will be very easy. But you must be prepared with both hands and go all out to face the enemy you are about to face.”

"Subconsciously, treat him as the strongest and most difficult situation to fight. Be prepared for the worst at any time. Don't pin your hopes of victory on the enemy's incompetence and stupidity. It's stupid to do this. It’s not the enemy but yourself.”

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