USSR 1941

Manstein had no choice but to order this, because he had an order, and the Don Army at this time was also an arrow that had left the string and could only continue to move forward.

However, Manstein never thought that the Russians could launch a counterattack at this time and even launch train artillery, otherwise he would increase his troops to strengthen the defense of the flank anyway.

As time went on, the main force of the Don Army was also approaching Karachi.

At this time, Paulus was indeed a little distracted. He looked at the map in surprise, and said to Bergman: "They can break through to Karachi in such a short period of time? Did I underestimate the Don Army, or Do I think highly of the Russians?"

"No, not at all, Your Excellency the Marshal!" Colonel Bergman replied.

"What do you mean?" Paulus asked.

"Because..." said Colonel Bergman, handing over a telegram, "we received this a few minutes ago!"

Paulus took it and saw that it was a message from the Russians, saying that they were planning to lure the enemy deep.

It was only then that Paulus came to his senses and understood why the Russians had proposed three days before surrendering. At first he thought it was a preparation for the 6th Army. They were all transferred to the west of the Don River.

Paulus thought for a while, then picked up the phone...

"What are you going to do, Marshal?" asked Colonel Bergmann.

"Of course it is to notify the Don Army!"

"No, you can't do that!"

"Why not?" Paulus asked: "We haven't surrendered yet, we can't watch the Don Army walk into a trap step by step..."

"You just can't, Your Excellency the Marshal!" Colonel Bergman held down the phone with one hand and the butt of the gun with one hand.

At that moment, Paulus suddenly understood that the subordinate he valued in front of him was not actually in contact with the Russians as he said, he was simply a Russian spy.

However, it was too late for Paulus to realize that it was too late. All the guards around him had been replaced by Bergmans. He could be said to have become a puppet.

"When did it happen?" Paulus asked.

"You don't need to care about this, Marshal!" Colonel Bergman looked at his watch and said, "Now there are only three hours until the 'amnesty order'. I think it's time for you to fulfill the agreement and declare your surrender!"

Paulus could only nod helplessly. It was only then that he realized that he had lost completely. The ridiculous thing is that he thought he was fighting for the initiative and interests of the 6th Army. Who knew that it was all a Russian trap... ...He had to admit that the Russians' series of actions were very clever, and the interlocking ones made him hard to guard against.

The German army at this time is precisely the German soldiers of the 6th Army. It would be a lie to say that their hearts are unwavering.

Because of the truce, the so-called "people are idle and talk a lot", the soldiers squatted in the trenches and discussed the current situation in a low voice... The reason for the low voice is because the eyes and ears of the Gestapo are everywhere. It will be the basis for them to be charged with treason.

The German soldiers were divided into two camps.

Needless to say which two camps it is.

One is to believe that the Don Army can reach Karachi and rescue them.

Another is more inclined to surrender before the amnesty deadline expires.

However, because Paulus hadn't announced his decision to surrender at this time, they didn't even know that Paulus had already discussed with the Soviet Union. In addition, the Don Army was indeed advancing towards Karachi, and they even located in Stalingrad. You can hear the artillery of the Don Army bombing Karachi and the planes in the sky swooping down and dropping bombs.

Therefore, of the two voices, the former definitely has the upper hand.

But the latter is not to be outdone. This is mainly because the amnesty will pass in a few hours, and there will be no such opportunity at that time, and what if it is discovered at that time that it is impossible to break through? !

Just as the German soldiers were whispering to each other, there was a sudden harsh noise from the horn of the Propaganda Department, and then Paulus' voice broke into their ears.

"All the soldiers of the 6th Army, and all the brave men who fought in Stalingrad!" Paulus said: "I regret to tell you that we are engaged in a war with no hope of victory. It is all over, I decided to surrender..."

This sentence was like dropping a bomb, and it immediately caused a commotion among the soldiers.

Some German officers and soldiers who were more inclined to break out were a little confused, and some of them even shouted unwillingly: "What happened? Isn't the Don Army attacking Karachi?"

"Aren't we winning?"

"We still have hope of breaking through, don't we?"

...

Then Paulus gave the answer.

"Don't think there's any hope for us!" said Paulus. "Army on the Don was able to reach Karachi because the Russians let them reach Karachi. Do you understand? They will soon be in trouble because the Russians The main force of the people has circled to their rear..."

Paulus's intentions are actually very obvious. He tried to convey the news in this way at the last moment... The German army's communication equipment is relatively complete. .

So, if they were smart, they should radio and warn Army Group Don.

This can be said to be the last thing Paulus did for Germany, because he always believed that he was still an imperial soldier before he surrendered, so he should consider the interests of Germany.

Colonel Bergman realized this too late, so he acquiesced in Paulus's approach.

"Trust me!" Paulus finally said. "I would not have done it if there was still a chance. But now, I think this is the best option! Put down your arms and surrender!"

Almost at that moment the gunshots rang out.

This is not surprising at all, since the Gestapo and the Special Operations Forces and the SS would not allow it.

But they didn't expect that Paulus and Colonel Bergman had already arranged it. When they were about to move, several troops suddenly surrounded them and launched an attack.

Among them, the headquarters of the SS was controlled immediately... As the commander of the 6th Army, Paulus had no difficulty in arranging a few people in the SS.

Then, everyone understood that surrender was indeed the only way out.

It was frustrating, because it was a surrender after all, so the German soldiers all had sullen faces.

Only the Italian soldiers let out a cacophony of cheers, as if they had just won a victory.