Chapter 461 Attack

Valery emerged from the cover, and then ran forward with his gun in his hands... He didn't really need to do this at this time, but he had become accustomed to this movement because of training.

After a while, Valery came out of the smoke and shouted excitedly: "Comrade Shulka, it's blown through, it can blow through enemy tanks!"

The soldiers burst into cheers immediately.

The German tanks have always been a thorn in the throat of the Soviet army, especially the infantry... In the previous battles, the Soviet Air Force and the tank soldiers were not up to par, and the infantry seriously lacked anti-tank weapons. The infantry was often beaten by the German armored soldiers.

Now that there is an anti-tank grenade, to be precise, an anti-tank grenade that can blow through the "No. 3" tank, at least there is something for self-defense when facing enemy tanks.

This is not just equipment for them, but more importantly, it increases the confidence and courage to defeat the enemy.

But in fact, this anti-tank grenade can play far more than these, especially in the future battle of Stalingrad.

At this time in Moscow, Stalin was deep in thought with a pipe in his mouth, while Zhukov stood upright at his desk and did not dare to move.

After a long time, Stalin asked: "In other words, do you think we should not launch a counterattack against the enemy at this time?"

"Yes, Comrade Stalin!" replied Zhukov.

"Do you have any basis?" Stalin asked unhurriedly.

"This is my judgment based on the performance of the Germans on the frontal battlefield!" Zhukov replied: "The enemy's Central Army has stabilized its position, so it can be seen that their morale has not declined, and even the Germans are still gathering troops. Try a new round of attack..."

"It is precisely because of this that we have to counterattack, don't you think so?" Stalin interrupted Zhukov, he stood up and walked to the window, looking at the white snow scene outside, said thoughtfully: "We should Learn from the Germans, Comrade Zhukov! From the offensive tactics of the Germans, we see the terrible energy that the enemy bursts out. Time and time again, they win more with less. I think this is because they actively attack, at least in part. Yes, so we cannot let them succeed!"

Zhukov didn't know how to answer, because what Stalin said was logically correct, and this kind of understanding can even be said to be very profound and thorough.

As I said before, the German army is based on the theory of offensive superiority. They always attack, attack and attack on the battlefield, so they can concentrate their superior forces to find the weakness of the enemy's defensive circle and break them down.

Ultimately achieve the goal of winning more with less.

Stalin realized this, and at the same time knew that the Germans were gathering troops to prepare for the next round of attack... Stalin, who was cast out of the shadow in the Moscow defense battle, did not want another Moscow defense battle, so he decided to preemptively strike, that is, to grab the The Germans launched an offensive before launching a new offensive.

In this way, morale can be boosted and the homeland can be regained. On the other hand, it can disrupt the deployment of the German army so that it cannot launch an attack. It is also a process for the Soviet army to learn the strategy and tactics of the German army.

Of course, this can only be discussed at a high level, especially learning the strategies and tactics of the German army.

"But we are not ready, Comrade Stalin!" Zhukov replied: "We are not ready to attack!"

Zhukov didn’t say it too clearly. From a strategic point of view, Stalin’s idea may be correct. The problem is that the Soviet Union does not have an army that can work closely with each other like the German army... the air force, artillery, tanks, and infantry are almost all fought by themselves. Our own, especially the air force, is still at a disadvantage against the German air force, and many problems will arise without air supremacy.

Zhukov didn't speak clearly, because he didn't want to offend everyone all at once.

"But they are also not prepared!" Stalin replied: "What's more, we still have Kyiv..."

Speaking of Stalin, he turned around, pointed to a point on the map and said: "Kharkov is only 520 kilometers away from Kyiv. Attacking from here, we can use Kyiv as a nail to encircle the German army from Kyiv to Kharkov. The area of ​​Kovu can also get in touch with Kyiv to lift its siege!"

"Comrade Stalin..."

Stalin waved at Zhukov with the hand holding the pipe, signaling him to stop talking.

"Let's put it this way, Comrade Zhukov!" Stalin said: "This time I let you come, I just want to hear your opinion on the timing of the attack!"

Zhukov's heart sank involuntarily.

That is to say, whether to attack is no longer within the scope of Stalin's consideration, and now it is time to consider when to attack.

"Then, I hope to wait until May when the ice and snow melt before attacking!" Zhukov said, now he is holding the mentality that he can delay for a while.

"Why?" Stalin asked back: "The roads were muddy at that time, I'm afraid it would be even more unfavorable for the offensive!"

"Just because it's not good for the attack, Comrade Stalin!" Zhukov replied: "I'm afraid the Germans will launch a counter-offensive, so at least we can have more reaction time!"

Stalin was silent for a while, then said: "I think your worries are unnecessary!"

A few days later, Kalashnikov ran up to Shulka in a panic and said, "Comrade Shulka, they are launching an attack!"

"What? Who? The Germans or us?"

"We are in Kharkov!"

Shulka couldn't help being stunned. He thought he had two months left, because historically the Battle of Kharkov was fought in May, and it was already June when Stalingrad was fought.

But now, the situation has obviously changed.

Looking at the map, Shulka seemed to understand.

Because of Kyiv, there are hundreds of thousands of Soviet troops in Kiev and they are standing there.

This made the Soviet Supreme Command think that the time to attack was ripe, because at this time the German army in Kharkov was actually attacked from two sides.

In fact, the German Sixth Army stationed in Kharkov was attacked from three sides. The Soviet front was divided into two parts and broke through the two flanks of Kharkov from the Barvinkovo ​​salient and the Volchansk area. There is a great momentum to surround the German army with Kyiv as the base point.

This tactic is too aggressive. On the surface, it seems that the Soviet army is indeed encircling the German army. However, because the German army has also accumulated considerable strength in the south, and at the same time the air force and tanks still have the upper hand, it is actually the Soviet army that is alone going deep. Drilled into the encirclement of the German army.

Of course, this does not require Shulka to care.

"We are running out of time!" Shulka said. "We have to be ready within a month!"