The frenzied counterattack of the Soviets changed the situation of the war between the two countries.
Originally, because of the huge victory on the northern front, the German army could breathe a sigh of relief.
However, the fierce attacks of the Soviets in the central battlefield and the southern battlefield made the situation even more serious.
The Central Army Group and the Southern Army Group, which were under immense pressure, were in a huge crisis.
When they saw that the Northern Army Group had defeated the Soviets in the north and could free up their hands to support them, they immediately submitted an application to Princeps, requesting the Northern Army Group to go south as soon as possible to reinforce them!
On November 30, 1942, the head of state took a special plane to fly to Lelingrador, where he was going to review the troops and hold a military meeting on the front line to make instructions and arrangements for the current and future situation of the Soviet-German war.
If it weren't for the interference from the Battle of Lezhev and the Battle of Stalingrador, the head of state would be in a very good mood.
A week ago, when the news of the Northern Army Group conquering Lelingrador reached the Empire, the Ruler was greatly relieved!
In this battle, the German army captured the strong city that the Soviets had held for a year and a half, annihilating and capturing 670,000 Soviets, of which 250,000 were killed and 420,000 were captured!
This victory should be the biggest victory the German army had achieved in the whole of 1942.
With this victory, the Empire's defeat in North Africa was nothing.
After all, the eastern battlefield was the main battlefield of the world war. A decisive victory on the main battlefield was naturally of great significance to the German army!
The Ruler was not the only one who was overjoyed. When the news reached the homeland of the Imperium, the 70 million people of the Imperium cheered and smiled happily!
It had been a long time since the Empire had achieved such a decisive victory. Moreover, it was a great victory that wiped out so many Soviets and captured such an important city!
How could such a victory not make people cry tears of joy?
If not for the fact that the frontline was in a battle and the troops and generals couldn't leave the frontline easily, those citizens of the Norman Empire would really want to see Manstein and his invincible iron-blooded army in front of Brandenburg Gate and on Bodhi Street!
With this victory, Manstein's name was not known to everyone in the world, but at least in the Third Reich!
The news of victory could always boost morale!
With the good news from the front line, the productivity of the workers in the empire suddenly increased by a large margin. The production speed of various products increased by a lot, and the enthusiasm of the people to enlist in the army increased by a lot.
However, what was unexpected was that many of the young people who signed up for the army wanted to serve in the 11th Army. They wanted to follow their idol, General Manstein!
Therefore, when the head of state arrived in Lelingrador and saw Manstein, the first thing he said to him was a joke,""Manstein, you are now a celebrity in the empire. In the country, your reputation is even higher than mine. Young people only know about the invincible Marshal Manstein, but they don't know about me, the head of state!”
This was obviously a joke, but the sourness in the head of state's words could not be concealed.
After hearing this, Manstein was a little puzzled. Is the head of state afraid of me?
Could it be that my outstanding performance during this period of time has overshadowed his light and stolen his limelight, so he's wary of me?
If that was the case, then it would be a little troublesome!
Since ancient times, what those in power were most afraid of was things like overstepping their master. When your subordinate's prestige surpassed your boss, you would feel very embarrassed and uncomfortable. You would instinctively feel that the other party was a threat.
Therefore, once such a situation occurred, the outcome was usually not good!
But fortunately, Princeps 'next words dispelled Manstein's concerns.
"But I don't think that's enough. It's not enough for your name to be a household name in the country. For someone as outstanding as you, who can even be said to be a once-in-a-century famous general, it's only right for everyone in the world to remember your name!“
Princeps walked over with a smile on his face and patted Manstein's shoulder to encourage him!
"That's why, Erich, what you're doing now is not enough. It's far from enough. If you want your name to be famous all over the world, you have to perform better!”
Manstein was secretly impressed. Princeps not only calmed his uneasy heart with a few words, but also mobilized his enthusiasm through affirmation and even praise. He set a lofty goal for himself, giving him a new direction to pursue and a strong motivation for this goal!
As expected, a mustached man who could become the head of a country was not simple at all!
Hearing the head of state praise Manstein like this, everyone in the Northern Army Group felt envious!
General Quhillel, who was originally unconvinced of Manstein's superiority, immediately became a deflated ball when he heard the Ruler's words. He hung his head listlessly and looked very listless.
Since Princeps had said so, why was he still arguing with Manstein?
From the performance of the two men in the recent series of operations, General Quhillel had actually discovered that he was not on the same level as Manstein. If he were to forcefully compare them, he would only be asking for humiliation!
"Hehe, Princeps, you've chosen the right person. Manstein will definitely not disappoint you!”
Before Manstein answered, Marshal Leeb answered for him. After that, he even winked at him, as if he wanted him to perform well in front of the head of state.
Manstein was a little helpless and could only say,""If winning this war is not enough to spread my name across the four seas, I don't mind leading the Empire's army across the Atlantic Ocean and going to North America. By then, the people of the world should remember who I am, right?”
These words were said lightly, as if it was not something great.
However, everyone present was secretly surprised after hearing this. They thought that they usually couldn't tell, but they didn't expect that Man Buqun was also a good talker and braggart!
"Good, you're very energetic. What I want is this indomitable aura!”
Princeps admired Manstein's words and didn't think that he was bragging at all.
On the contrary, Princeps really felt that Manstein could do what he said!
Of course, the premise was that they had to win the war!
"Right now, both the Central Army Group and the Southern Army Group are asking for help. If it were you, which battlefield would you choose?”
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