Ding! System Notification: Main Mission: Operation Borealis has been released. Please take note!
The system's sudden voice surprised Manstein. He did not expect the system to issue a mission at this time.
However, there would naturally be rewards if there was a mission. He would first go and see what kind of mission the system had issued!
[Mission Title: Operation Borealis]
[Mission Introduction: Since September 1941, the Battle of Leningrador has been ongoing for more than a year. The Empire has suffered heavy casualties and consumed a large amount of resources on this battlefield, but it has been difficult to win.]
Facing the increasingly powerful Mao Xiong, the dynasty leader was deeply uneasy, so he ordered your 11th army to move north in an attempt to end the prolonged battle in the north in one go.
However, the Soviets had already gained a firm foothold in the north and south. The traffic arteries that were closely protected by the Soviets ran through the east and west banks of Lake Ladoja. If they could not cut off the Soviets 'traffic supply lines, then the battle would not end!
This would be an extremely difficult battle!
On your left flank are the 23rd, 42nd, 55th and 67th armies of the Soviets, as well as the Leningradsk Front Army, totaling 1.33 million troops.
On your right flank, there are the 2nd, 8th and 54th armies of the Soviets and the Wolhov Front, totaling 970,000 troops.
You have to take down Schrüsel Castle under their fierce attacks and defend it, creating the conditions for the allied forces to attack!
[Quest Difficulty: ]
[Mission Reward: After completing the mission, you will be rewarded with a high-level lucky draw ticket and 10,000 System Funds!]
A four-and-a-half-star mission, this difficulty was really incredible!
The total strength of the Soviets on the east and west sides added up to more than 2.3 million troops. Such a huge pressure would make anyone feel like Alexander!
Although the quality of the German army might be higher, the difference in numbers was too big!
Manstein's 11th Army only consisted of the 11th, 30th, and 54th Armies. These three Armies had 11 divisions under their command, including three Romani divisions. The total number of troops was only a little over 230,000.
The strength of both sides had reached a terrifying ratio of ten to one. On paper, the German army seemed to have no chance of winning!
In history, Manstein had also planned this operation during World War II, and the code name was Operation Borealis.
However, just as his operation began, he was urgently stopped by Princeps.
It was not that Manstein was not doing well at the front line, but the situation in the south was terrible.
At that time, Paulus's Sixth Army was trapped in the center of Staringlass, and the head of state had no choice but to drag Manstein to put out the fire.
However, Manstein's 11th Army was still a step too late and failed to rescue Paulus '6th Army. They could only watch helplessly as this powerful field army was completely destroyed!
Paulus 'Sixth Army was half as strong as Manstein's Eleventh Army, and most of them were German soldiers. There were very few troops from vassal countries mixed in, so this army was one of the main field armies of the Southern Army Group.
It was also because of this that the defeat of the Battle of Staringlass had caused such a huge loss to the empire, causing it to suffer a heavy blow and never recover!
As Man Shuai failed to complete the Northern Lights Plan, whether his plan could succeed or not was actually still a big question mark!
However, Lin Yu had no other choice now. He could only believe in Man Shuai's strength and walk down the dark path!
After all, he was the God of War!
……
"Are you sure it's the 67th Army?”
Coming out of the system, he looked to his left. The dust that the Soviets had raised was visible to the naked eye. From the huge commotion that the other party had caused, the other party must have mobilized a lot of troops!
"Yes, it has been confirmed that it is the 67th Army!”
Hearing this news, Manstein's tense nerves finally relaxed a little!
Duhanov's army?
After hearing the serial number of the 67th Army, a person's information immediately appeared in his mind.
This was the memory stored in Manstein's mind, which contained a large amount of information on the various levels of the Soviet army and commanders.
Man Shuai was a very hardworking soldier. He had the experience of working in the General Staff Department, so he had developed the habit of reading materials and looking up information.
After being transferred to the north, he had already learned about the details of the various armies of the Soviets opposite him.
This information introduced the strength, equipment, morale, discipline, and combat effectiveness of each Soviet army.
Through this information, he easily learned the personality and ability of the enemy's main commander.
Duhanov, 45 years old, commander of the 67th army of Mao Xiong, lieutenant general.
The Military Intelligence Department's evaluation of this person was that his ability was average, his personality was more radical, and his combat style was more adventurous.
Manstein agreed with this evaluation because in this situation, before they could figure out the situation, they hurriedly brought their army to support. This kind of action sounded like they were eager to save the enemy, but it sounded like they were underestimating the enemy and advancing recklessly.
Perhaps Duhanov thought that he could repel the enemy and protect the convoy with his own strength!
If he thought so, then he was gravely mistaken!
"Give Zalmut electricity. After we engage the enemy's 67th Army, let his troops quickly pass through the forest and attack Schrüsel Castle!”
This army was supposed to protect the safety of Schrüsel Castle, but Duhanov had easily brought them out.
This hasty action gave the German army a way to outflank them and a great opportunity to capture Schruessel Castle!
If you don't take what God gives you, you'll suffer!
Of course, Manstein would not waste such an opportunity!
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