Steel Soviet Union

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"Establish a defense line along here, here, and here, facing the main city of Stalingrad. There is no anti-tank firepower for the time being, but we have a sufficient number of tanks. There is no problem in dealing with the Germans' garbage tanks. Weather. We will not be attacked by enemy air attacks until things get better, which is the only good news for us."

In front of the temporary command post, which was open in the open without even a tent, Malashenko was using a piece of chalk to draw a defense situation diagram on the armor on the side of his vehicle. Long assigned tasks.

"We have captured an incredible super weapon, comrades. The enemy may mobilize all available troops in the vicinity to counterattack frantically against us in an attempt to recapture this super weapon. Our reinforcements are expected to arrive soon , the entire strategic situation is still absolutely beneficial to us, and we must be prepared for a desperate battle with the enemy before reinforcements arrive. "

Holding a piece of chalk in his hand, Malashenko circled the armor of the tank. The commander of the infantry battalion who had been given the task by Malashenko raised his hand.

"Permission to speak, Comrade Limavov, please speak."

After receiving Malashenko's nod, the infantry battalion commander named Limavov quickly spoke.

"Comrade Brigade Commander, our current location is very close to Karachi. It was mentioned in the previous meeting that a large number of German reserve forces are deployed there. Do we need to focus the defense direction towards Karachi?"

In the original history, the town of Karachi was a key node where the Soviet army's northern and southern fronts joined forces and finally killed the surrounding German pocket.

This strategic town is the bridgehead of the key landmark Don River Bridge. Once the situation is too critical and unfavorable, the Germans can choose to use several tons of explosives to completely blow up the Don River Bridge. This will prevent the Soviet heavy tank troops from crossing the river. Buy yourself time.

The Germans, who knew the importance of the town of Karachi, had indeed deployed a "heavy force" here, at least judging from the paper figures and the results of aerial reconnaissance.

But as a time traveler, Malashenko knew clearly that the so-called "heavy force group" of the German army defending Karachi was actually a makeshift army composed of supplementary troops and logistics troops. .

There is basically no technical equipment and even very few artillery pieces, but there are quite a lot of transit supplies, weapon parts, and ammunition piled up in Karachi Town. Compared to a strategic town, the Germans seem to regard this place more as a material transfer station.

In the original historical trend, the Germans were relatively successful in their strategic deception in Karachi. In addition, the Soviet army itself, which had hastily prepared for Operation Uranus, did not have time to conduct sufficient pre-war reconnaissance.

Therefore, in the original official history, the Soviet army dispatched an entire tank army to attack Karachi, which was regarded as a strategic town. However, after crossing the bridge, the Soviet army discovered that such a tank army was stationed in Karachi. The third-rate German troops pulling at the crotch.

The battle lasted from early morning to two o'clock in the afternoon, and a complete victory was declared, and the important town of Karachi was liberated. Even Vatutin himself, who was commanding the front army headquarters, did not expect this unexpected surprise and was quite surprised.

In other words, the German troops stationed in Karachi are not far away from destruction. They are of the type that cannot save themselves when the clay Buddha crosses the river. It is not worth Malashenko's excessive worry.

Malashenko, who was pretending to be mysterious, took a breath, then raised his hand and tapped the "blackboard" and spoke.

"I can't say too much due to military confidentiality, but the problem in Karachi is completely worth mentioning. We have made sufficient strategic preparations for this. Friendly forces will quickly and aggressively solve this place. We only need to You need to defend the direction you are in."

Before Malashenko could finish half of his words, a figure trotting all the way came to Malashenko. The person who came was none other than Lieutenant Colonel Kurbalov, the commander of the first battalion of the main heavy tanks. .

"Comrade Brigade Commander, Comrade Political Commissar asked you to come over because there is something urgent."

"Is it an urgent matter?"

Malashenko, who rolled his eyes quickly, immediately realized what the problem was. The reply call from the Front Army Headquarters had already been sent. Malashenko, who knew clearly that he seemed to have got into a big trouble, immediately put down his hand. I'll take my leave for now.

"Deploy defenses as mentioned just now. If you have any questions, go to Deputy Brigadier Lavrinenko. He is right over there."

Once again, he hurriedly arrived at the location of Political Commissar Petrov not far away. Outside the tent that had been temporarily set up, there was a wooden pole antenna used for sending and receiving telegrams. Malashenko, who was trotting along, did not bother to pay attention to the two guards who saluted him. In return, he raised his hand to open the tent door and strode inside.

"What do you want from me? Did the front army headquarters call you back?"

As soon as Malashenko entered the door, he couldn't wait to ask questions. The only person who responded was the back of Commissar Petrov smoking a cigarette and handing over a telegraph newspaper.

"You're right, let's see for yourself."

After hearing this answer, Malashenko said nothing, and immediately snatched the telegraph newspaper from Commissar Petrov's hand. The simple lines of black and white words shocked Malashenko. Incessantly.

"We have been informed of the situation and will dispatch response troops as soon as possible. We will hold our position and wait for follow-up orders. We are strictly prohibited from taking any unauthorized actions again."

The group was "strictly prohibited from taking any unauthorized action again", which really scared our brigade commander comrade.

Malashenko seemed to be able to sense that Vatutin should have emphatically told this passage to him. The meaning of the beating was obvious, and it was somewhat too reckless to act without permission.

Especially after combining the two key points of the newly released hero status of the Soviet Union, and the well-known personal relationship between himself and Comrade Lao Zhu, it is easy to be criticized for acting without permission. The "arrogant" label is deserved. This is also what Malashenko, whose little heart is racing, is most worried about. To be honest, something big might happen.

"Did you mention in the telegram that we seized this big treasure?"

After reading the telegram, Malashenko, who became even more worried, couldn't help but ask questions. He was greeted by political commissar Petrov with a matter-of-fact expression.

"Of course, why not mention such a big contribution? I said in the telegram that we have captured a super weapon that is powerful enough to have a key impact on the overall battle situation. The Germans on the left and right must have learned that this cannon fell on us Regarding the matter at hand, I think there is nothing wrong with how I described it in the telegram, what do you think?"