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Volume 2: My Country Chapter 405. The defeated generals in the past (fourth update, please vote for me)

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    "He's back, isn't he?"

    The Soviet five-star general Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov asked with a stern expression.

    "Yes, he is back." Alexander Mikhailovich Vasilevsky, Chief of the Soviet General Staff, nodded.

    The two people looked at each other with unusually solemn expressions.

    He is back - Ernst Brahm!

    This skeleton baron has penetrated deep into Russia countless times, treating the Russian defense line as if it were nothing. He came and left whenever he wanted. Even more than a dozen Russian divisions could not stop him back then.

    Zhukov, deputy commander-in-chief of the Supreme Headquarters of the Soviet Ministry of Defense and commander of the Western Front; Vasilevsky, chief of the Soviet General Staff.  These two people who hold the fate of Russia in their hands were once defeated by the same person:

    Ernst Alexson von Brahm!

    They can come up with countless excuses for themselves.  At that time, they were still young and their status was still very low, but a thousand and ten thousand reasons could not change the fact that Skeleton Baron had easily defeated them!

    This is a huge stone weighing on the hearts of Zhukov and Vasilevsky, a shadow that will never go away no matter how many years have passed!

    Now, he is back again!

    He not only came back alone, but also brought back a sense of German pride and honor!  It brought back the sacred mission and confidence of victory of the German soldiers!

    Zhukov and Vasilevsky had to face this most terrifying enemy again.

    "Comrade Commander, come and see." Vasilevsky cheered up and brought Zhukov to the map: "From the moment Ernst appeared, he used a series of tricks to order the German Second  The Panzer Army launched a fierce attack on Minsosk and deliberately let us intercept the telegram. He even deceived his own people. The Second Panzer Army, with the full cooperation of the Luftwaffe, launched a comprehensive and final attack on Minsosk.  A fierce assault. Chuikov, the commander of the Northern Front, was completely fooled. The main force was concentrated in Minsosk. However, on the 15th, the Skull Division suddenly made a forced breakthrough in the Radev area and quickly attacked Radev.  It tore a hole.¡±

    "But he did not retreat." Zhukov looked at the map blankly.

    "Yes, the Skeleton Division did not retreat, and successfully rescued a large number of German soldiers and wounded." Vasilevskiy looked very helpless: "We quickly closed the breach in the Radev area, but the Skeleton Division followed closely.  The German SS on the outside seemed to be completely crazy when they opened the gap for the third time. They continued to attack again and again, and continued to send supplies to them tenaciously. I even heard that a large number of party members were sent in.  Once the Guards troops entered the encirclement, they immediately actively joined the Ernst Battle Group."

    Zhukov sighed: "This man's personal charm is too great. I heard more than once that all Germans are willing to die for him, and all German soldiers are willing to fight for him. Comrade Chief of Staff, how many people does he have?"  There were several opportunities to break out, but they were all given up. Do you know why?¡±

    "I know," Vasilevsky said in a daze: "A slogan has begun to spread among the German troops in Demyansk, the Skeleton Baron will never give up the last German soldier."

    "Never give up the last German soldier," Zhukov murmured: "He is willing to die for his soldiers, and his soldiers are also willing to die for him. This is the most terrifying thing. Although we have received a large number of legion reinforcements,  None of them have combat experience, but the German soldiers in the Demyansk encirclement are all veterans who have experienced hundreds of battles. We can only exchange for a large number of casualties and a cold climate for the Germans' defeat, but now the situation has changed.  The appearance of the Skeleton Baron has rekindled the fighting spirit of the Germans. Death and cold are no longer fearful in their eyes. But what I am most worried about is not their breakout."

    Zhukov was silent there for a while: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I have something to say in my heart. Please don't tell Comrade Stalin. When the Skull Baron appeared, I always had a premonition that we could no longer annihilate the German army. What I am most worried about is that in the spring  Coming, the Germans will launch a new large-scale offensive under the leadership of the Skeleton Baron."

    It is unbelievable to hear these words coming from the mouth of the Soviet deputy commander.

    It is not an exaggeration to say that he has shaken the morale of the military.

    However, Vasilevsky also said slowly: "Comrade Commander, I also have a premonition of this. We can't stop the German army from breaking through."

    At this moment, a telegram was sent in. Vasilevsky took a quick look at it and his expression turned gloomy: "Comrade Commander, I received some unfortunate news. Just two hours ago, the 13th Armored Corps  Lieutenant General Magfedlov was killed in action.¡±

      Zhukov¡¯s body trembled

    Lieutenant General Magfedlov was killed in battle?  A bad premonition suddenly arose in his heart: "Comrade Chief of Staff, please don't tell me that Baron Skeleton did it."

    "Unfortunately, he did it." Vasilevsky smiled bitterly: "Not only did he kill General Magfedlov, but he also defeated the Veshnak Armored Regiment, and he is continuing to do so.  The 13th Armored Corps launched an assault on the 13th Armored Corps. The 13th Armored Corps was struggling to support itself under the command of Chief of Staff Kirimaev, but the casualties were extremely heavy."

    "Let's go to the Kremlin to see Comrade Stalin." Zhukov no longer hesitated, picked up his hat, put it on and walked out.

    Vasilevsky hesitated for a moment and followed him closely.

    "What? Comrade Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, you said that we should give up the operation to annihilate the Germans in the Demyansk area?"

    In the Kremlin, Stalin, smoking a pipe, looked at Zhukov with cold eyes.

    "Yes, Comrade Stalin, I think so too." Vasilevsky hurriedly said: "Now the situation on the battlefield has changed. The German army is conducting a fierce breakout operation centered on Radev. In Minsosk, Comrade Chuikov  The troops were held back by the German Second Armored Corps."

    Zhukov also said: "Comrade Stalin, not only that, a large number of German troops are launching attacks outside the encirclement, but also the very tenacious German 48th Armored Corps, personally commanded by Guderian, is about to arrive in the area south of Radev.  In other words, Radev will face attacks from the German army from the inside out from all directions."

    "Then what's the problem, Comrade Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, are you afraid?" Stalin continued to ask in his cold voice.

    "No, Comrade Stalin, I am not afraid." Zhukov cheered up: "But the most favorable opportunity to annihilate the Germans has been lost. Radev, the main breakout point chosen by the German army, greatly exceeded our expectations. It is difficult for us to  New reinforcements will be carried out in a short period of time, and the German army's successive opening of the encirclement is the best proof. Under such circumstances, if we continue to adhere to the previous plan, we will only suffer greater casualties, as well as Comrade Stalin.  One thing I have to say is that although we have reorganized a large number of legions, the vast majority of the soldiers are not trained, and it is difficult for them to be opponents of the Germans who have experienced hundreds of battles."

    Stalin listened to him with the utmost patience, and then said slowly: "I'm afraid you still have something to say, Comrade Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov. The skeleton baron is back, and you are afraid.  , you are scared, so you don¡¯t want to continue the war.¡±

    "Comrade Stalin!" As if he was greatly insulted, Zhukov raised his voice: "I deeply love my motherland and am willing to die for my motherland, but it is not a blind sacrifice! In Demi  Yansk region¡±

    "That's enough, Comrade Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov!" Stalin angrily interrupted his subordinates: "I will never become a coward like you! More than 200,000 German troops are in danger  Under siege, and will soon perish under the attack of the powerful Soviet Red Army! I will not change the direction of the Great Patriotic War just because of the appearance of one person. I will not bow to the Germans. I swear to fight this war to the death!  Carry on to the end! The siege of Demyansk will never stop! I have given the order to attack, attack, and attack again! Use the most powerful attack to completely defeat our enemy!"

    Seeing that Zhukov still wanted to protest, Vasilevsky hurriedly said: "Yes, Comrade Stalin, we will resolutely carry out your order!"

    Stalin's anger subsided slightly at this time: "Comrade Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, my temper may have been a little bad just now, you have to understand. The war is indeed very difficult, but the more difficult it is  At this time, we, the senior commanders, need to be more calm, do you understand?¡±

    "Yes, I understand." Zhukov said reluctantly.

    But he knew very well that these were his words against his will. Once the siege of Demyansk continued as Comrade Stalin said, how much strength would the Soviet army lose?

    In his idea, he wanted to end the siege immediately, then regroup his forces, reorganize his troops, and then fight the Germans in a decisive battle.

    However, the supreme commander categorically rejected his suggestion.

    Zhukov has already felt that the German army, under the command of Baron Skull, broke out of the Demyansk encirclement, and then the high-spirited Germans were about to launch a new counterattack.

    The battle situation will become increasingly difficult to control!  (To be continued. Please search for Piaotian literature, novelsBetter updates faster!)
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