Bai City, the capital of the Third Reich.
Just as the German generals on the front line were feeling uneasy about the latest order from the Chancellor and the situation on the southern front line, within the Empire, within the Army Command of the Supreme Command of the National Defense Force, General Zeitzler, the Chief of Staff, and several generals, generals, and even marshals of the Army were also restless!
"According to the latest intelligence provided by the intelligence department, the Soviets seem to be preparing to launch an attack on the left wing of our army. To this end, they have deployed an entire army group in Voronezh, the Voronezh Front Army. Fifteen kilometers south of it, there is also the 40th Army of the Soviets. In the upper reaches of the Don River, the Third Guards Armored Army of the Soviets has been deployed.”
As the three symbols representing the Soviets were drawn on the map, everyone in the war room felt a huge pressure.
"Do you have any information on the east bank of the Volga River?”
Admiral Zeitzler asked.
"Yes, Vadudin's Southwestern Front Army and Rokossovsky's Don Front Army are attacking our southern front. They seem to be planning to attack our right flank from the south!”
The map quickly marked two more groups of the Soviets. The entire situation was very clear. The Soviets used Stalingeld as bait and used the Chancellor's intention to capture the city to firmly attract the main force of the German army. Then, they gathered two powerful field groups on the two wings, like two iron pincers, ready to cut the German army in half and devour the main force of the German army of nearly a million soldiers in one bite!
Seeing this situation, Marshal Kettle couldn't sit still anymore. He took the lead and asked,""Can our troops stop the Soviets from attacking from the flanks?”
General Zeitzler shook his head." It's very difficult. It's easier in the south. Kleist's 1st Armored Army is currently retreating from the Caucasus region, and Rauf's 17th Army in the Sea of Azov is receiving them. With the protection of these two armies, our right wing is temporarily safe!”
Although they had lost the battle of Moxico, and the situation had fallen into an unfavorable state, the German army in 1942 was still very proud. They had full confidence in their combat strength, and the only hidden danger was the army of the servant countries.
For example, the 8th Italian Army, the 3rd Romani Army, and the 2nd Xiongnu Army on the left flank!
When the armies of these vassal countries fought with the wind, it was still fine. However, once the situation fell into a disadvantage or when they had to fight a hard battle, their performance would be very bad!
However, in the Battle of Stalingrador, due to various reasons, almost all of the German troops on the left wing were transferred to the front battlefield to attack. The left wing of the German army now had almost no core troops of its own, and all that was left were the troops of these vassal countries.
And this was their greatest crisis!
It was almost impossible to count on the troops of these vassal countries to block the onslaught of the Soviets on the frontal battlefield, so the situation on the left wing of the German army was very bad!
This situation made everyone in the war room very worried. They really could not trust the armies of these servant countries. If they handed the safety of their left flank to them, they would be playing with fire!
"No, we have to transfer an army to fill the vacancy on the left wing, and it has to be fast. Otherwise, once the Soviets attack, it will be too late!”
"But, do we still have backup troops?”
His words silenced everyone. That's right, in order to take down Stalingrader as soon as possible and turn the tide of the battle, Princeps had already sent all the troops he could send in!
At present, the German army really could not even squeeze out a division of troops!
"Right now, we can only transfer a troop from the Central Army Group or the Northern Army Group!”
Admiral Zeitsler said helplessly. Even though these two army groups weren't having an easy time either, and were facing the problem of insufficient manpower, the situation in the south was already at the critical moment. They couldn't care less!
"Then, who should we transfer?”
Marshal Kettle asked with a frown.
"The most suitable candidate is undoubtedly that person!”
"But will the head of state agree?"
If this was before today, perhaps it would be hard to say.
But now, with the latest news from the Northern Army Group, the head of state's mentality had completely changed. He was very likely to agree to Chief of Staff Zeitzler's proposal.
"General, the Northern Army Group sent a report of victory!”
" Under the leadership of Marshal Manstein, our army achieved a great victory in Leningrador. We wiped out 250,000 enemies, wiped out the 67th Army of the Soviets, and recaptured Schrüsel Fort. The last passage of the enemy into Leningrador was completely blocked. Our army is about to complete the encirclement of Leningrador. Victory on the northern front is just around the corner!”
The good news from the north made the head of state, who had been worried about the situation on the front line, heave a sigh of relief.
"As expected of the number one general of the empire!”
"There has been no progress on the northern battlefield for such a long time, but Marshal Manstein immediately won a great victory as soon as he left. It can be said that changing the commander is like changing a knife.”
Princeps was in a good mood, and his admiration for Manstein grew!
The battle at the northern front had dragged on for so long, and the dynasty had spent countless manpower and resources in the north. They had not been able to resolve the battle in the north for a year and a half, which had caused the dynasty to be unable to concentrate its forces to attack the capital of the hairy bear and other important targets. This had led to the current situation where they were trapped everywhere!
And Manstein, this person who only brought an incomplete and not yet full army north, actually gave him such a huge surprise. How could the head of state not be overjoyed?
If there were a few more capable people like Manstein in the empire, the situation would not be like this.
The head of state was extremely emotional, and at the same time, he cherished Manstein, the general who could bring him victories continuously.
"Chancellor, Chief of Staff General Zeitzler requests an audience!”
"Well, let him in. We can share this good news with him!”
Soon, Secretary Bowman brought General Zeitzler in.
After reading the news, the latter's expression was very incredulous.
"Ah, this, this, Princeps, is this true? Am I dreaming?"
Zeitzler never expected the German army to achieve such a great victory on the northern front. He was keenly aware that the victory of this battle was enough to change the entire situation on the northern front.
With the victory in Manstein, the German army had a great opportunity to deal with Lelingrador!
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