After being stared at this, the official in charge of military industry immediately sweated coldly and his body trembled involuntarily. "Hisser Leader, sorry, our military strength is still a little different." His voice trembled with interest, and he could hardly hear what he was saying. Under Stalin's majestic gaze, he felt as if he was in an ice cellar, and his whole body was chilling. "Bastard, I don't hear this. You have to find a way to solve the problem of jet drawings, no matter what the price is paid." Stalin waved his hand and said coldly. His voice was full of determination, and in his opinion, there was nothing that could not be paid in order to win the war. The drawings of jet aircraft will become the key to the Soviet military industry's breakthrough in technical bottlenecks. Hearing this, two military and intelligence officials complained secretly. How can jet drawings be so easy to obtain? That is the core secret of the United States and Germany, and it is not easy to obtain it. They knew in their hearts that the only way might be to ask the United States for help, but it would definitely cost a huge price. However, thinking of Stalin who was furious, the two looked at each other and said loudly, "Yes, please rest assured, we will solve it." There was a hint of helplessness and bitterness in their voices, but more of a firm determination.
In this cruel war, they knew that the responsibility they shouldered was heavy, and no matter how difficult the road ahead was, they had to move forward bravely. After the meeting, the generals walked out of the conference room one after another. Their faces were filled with solemn expressions, but their hearts were filled with expectations for the future. Stalin's face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out, and the atmosphere in the conference room was so solemn that it was breathless. The situation on the front line was like a mess, and every news hit everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer. After a long and fierce debate, Stalin's face looked a little better. He straightened his body slightly, slowly swept over every general present, and spoke calmly: "Comrades, we cannot be passively beaten like this. The next counterattack plan must be put on the agenda immediately." Counterattack is by no means a simple slogan, nor is it a battle that can be launched immediately with a command. Behind this, countless meticulous and complicated preparations are required. Every link and every step is related to the success or failure of this counterattack, the lives of countless warriors, and the destiny of the country. While everyone was discussing the counterattack plan in full swing, the war was already ignited above the battlefield. The air forces on both sides fought fiercely in the vast sky around the Dnieper River, like two ferocious goshawks. Fighter planes roared past, and the roar of the engine was deafening, cutting through the originally peaceful sky. The sunlight shines on the metal body, reflecting a cold and dazzling light. The Soviet pilots were flying fighter jets, like sharp blades, penetrated straight into the German defense line. Their eyes were firm and full of desire for victory. With their superb flight skills and fearless courage, they fought desperately with the German army. The German air force was not to be outdone. With their advanced equipment and rich combat experience, they built a solid line of defense in the air. The fighter planes of both sides shuttled and circled in the air, constantly diving, pulling and shooting. The shells exploded in the air, blooming with gorgeous and deadly sparks, filled with smoke, covering the sky and the sun. On the ground, the Manstein cluster is also quietly changing. After a period of supplementation, the strength of the Manstein cluster has been significantly strengthened. Almost all troops have completed the replacement of new equipment, and the entire cluster seems to be completely reborn. Nowadays, each team is equipped with an iron fist rocket launcher, a powerful weapon that has become a powerful magic weapon in the hands of infantry against armored forces. A large number of anti-tank guns also appeared in ordinary infantry divisions. These guns were neatly arranged, with their muzzles pointing to the distance, as if they were declaring their majesty to the enemy. The reorganized mechanized infantry division has increased significantly and has a large number of No. 3 assault guns. These assault guns are highly mobile and have fierce firepower. They are like moving fortresses on the battlefield, posing a huge threat to the enemy. For a time, the anti-tank power of the entire Manstein cluster increased sharply, like a beast armed to its teeth, ready to pounce on its prey at any time. Manstein, this famous general who has been a long battle, is standing in front of the command center's map, staring at the situation in the Dnieper River area with his eyes tightly. A hint of cunning appeared in his deep eyes, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly, showing an undetectable smile. He used the trick and had a bold and risky plan in his mind - he was ready to eat all the Soviet troops gathered in the Dnieper River at one time. Once this plan is successful, it will have a profound impact on the entire battle situation and may even reverse the current adverse situation.
After this period of supplementation, Manstein's group has already owned one,260,000 troops. Among them, 600,000 German troops are the core forces. They are well-equipped, well-trained, and extremely powerful in combat. The strength of the 660,000 minion army should not be underestimated. The German army equipped all the eliminated weapons to the Servant Army. Although these weapons are not the most advanced, for the minion army, they greatly improve their combat effectiveness. After a series of training and running-in, the combat effectiveness of the minion army has been several times higher than before. They were very motivated, ready to try, and the task of blocking the Soviet army seemed to be no longer an out of reach for them. In the German camp, the soldiers were nervously carrying out pre-war preparations. They wiped the weapons in their hands and checked every detail of the equipment, their eyes full of determination and expectation. The officers shuttled between the camps, conveying the orders of superiors and encouraging the morale of the soldiers. The entire camp was in a busy and orderly scene, as if a sophisticated war machine was slowly starting. And in the Soviet camp, they are also preparing for the upcoming battle. The generals sat around the map, analyzing the German army's movements and formulating strategies for response. The soldiers were conducting arduous training and constantly improving their combat skills. "Our purpose this time is to repel or defeat the Soviet army, so that they dare not launch a large-scale counterattack easily." Under the gloomy sky, cold wind whistled across the German temporary command center. Manstein announced the combat mission to his generals. His words echoed in the command center, and every word seemed to be a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's hearts, making the officers present clearly realize the severity and importance of the battle. At that time, the Dnieper River defense line was like a tight string, and the battle was about to begin. Within just two days, the Soviet army showed amazing mobilization and assembly capabilities. On the vast land, dust was flying, and the Soviet army's torrent of steel rushed towards the German positions in front. In the rolling smoke, tanks were vaguely visible, including the terrifying heavy weapon - KV-1 tank. Its heavy armor and powerful firepower were like a mobile fortress on the battlefield; KV-2 tanks, with its super-caliber can give the enemy a devastating blow at a long distance; although the T-26 tank is relatively light, it is numerous, and it is as strong as a pack of wolves; and the T-34 tank, with its excellent mobility and powerful firepower, has become one of the most feared opponents of the German armored forces. In addition, there are 152 self-propelled artillery, which follow the tank cluster, providing powerful fire support for the attack, and the huge muzzles seem to declare the upcoming destruction to the German positions. Faced with such a large-scale offensive situation by the Soviet army, Manstein knew the situation was critical, and the Imperial Armored Division and Skeleton Armored Division in his hands, these two elite troops, became the key force for him to turn the situation around. However, these two armored troops had already been severely injured due to consecutive battles. The brutal battle caused their strength to be severely damaged, their troops were sharply reduced, and their equipment was also damaged in large quantities. Before it was replenished in time, the entire army had less than three thousand people left, and many tanks and artillery were turned into scrap iron on the battlefield. The newest ⊥Xiao⊥Speak⊥Send⊥Six⊥9⊥Book⊥⊥⊥⊥Back⊥⊥⊥⊥! Fortunately, after this period of hard rest, the situation gradually took a turn for the better. The German logistics department overcame many difficulties and replaced brand new equipment for the two armored divisions. Brand new tanks were neatly arranged in the camp, with engines roaring, as if they were accumulating strength; the soldiers also regained their combat state after a brief training. At this moment, they once again devoted themselves to this counterattack that was about life and death with full spirit and high fighting spirit. The battle began, and the Imperial Armored Division and the Skeleton Armored Division rushed towards the Soviet army's armored troops like two beasts out of the cage. On the battlefield, gunpowder was filled with smoke and fires soared into the sky. The roar of tanks, the explosion of artillery and the shouts of soldiers were intertwined, and a cruel symphony of war was played. The German tank gunners were focused on targeting the target and shooting accurately. Each fire was accompanied by the explosion and fire of Soviet tanks. The commanders of the Imperial Armored Division and the Skeleton Armored Division flexibly deployed their troops with rich combat experience and excellent command capabilities, constantly changing tactics on the battlefield, and dealing heavy blows to the Soviet army. Although the Soviet tank troops were coming in full force, they gradually fell into a tough battle under the tenacious resistance of these two elite German troops. Soviet tanks were hit under German artillery fire, and a raging fire broke out, and the crew members in the car struggled in despair. However, the Soviet army did not retreat. With their tenacious fighting will and huge military strength advantages, they continued to launch wave after wave of charge towards the German positions. As the battle continued, the losses of both sides continued to increase.
On the battlefield, there were wreckage of tanks and corpses of soldiers everywhere, and blood dyed the earth dark red. When the Soviet army lost more than 300 tanks, the Soviet army commander finally felt a pain. Looking at the messy scene on the battlefield and watching his torrent of steel suffered severe damage under the counterattack of the German army, he knew that if he continued like this, he would suffer even more heavy losses. After weighing the pros and cons, he had to give the order to retreat. As the Soviet tank troops gradually faded away, the smoke from the battlefield slowly dissipated. For a moment, the Dnieper River defense line fell into peace again, as if the fierce battle had never happened. However, behind this calmness is the huge price paid by both sides. Although the two major armored divisions of the German army successfully repelled the Soviet attack, they also suffered considerable losses. On the battlefield, more than sixty tanks were destroyed, and they lay there quietly and became witnesses to this cruel battle. "It would be great if there was a little more training time." Lieutenant General Theodore Ike, commander of the Skeleton Division, said bitterly, holding the battle damage report in his hand with a tired face. His eyes revealed deep helplessness and worry. In several consecutive battles, the Skeleton Division suffered an unprecedented heavy blow. From the original more than 10,000 people, only 3,000 people were beaten in the fierce battle. Most of the comrades who once fought side by side now have been buried under this land. After this period of supplementation, the number of Skeleton Division finally recovered to over 10,000, the number of tanks exceeded 300, and various self-propelled artillery and anti-tank guns were also supplemented to a certain extent. However, although the troops and equipment have recovered, the combat effectiveness of the troops has declined severely. The large number of new recruits has made the cooperation and tacit understanding of the entire army far less than before. The soldiers were not familiar with the new equipment enough, and many problems were exposed in the battle. Although the troops were barely able to enter the battle after a period of training, this tank battle still exposed many problems of the Skeleton Division. On the battlefield, some new recruits made mistakes in operation due to tension, resulting in the inability to effectively exert the firepower of the tanks; there was also some chaos in the coordinated combat between the various units, which affected the overall combat effectiveness. Lieutenant General Theodore Ike knew very well that if he was given a while of training, these problems would be easily solved. However, in this cruel war, the most lacking is time. In a short period of time, although a large-scale tank war cannot break out again immediately, everyone knows that the next round of tank war has actually been quietly brewing in the near future. Both sides are taking advantage of this short period of calm and seize the time to replenish troops, repair equipment, and adjust tactics. The calm of the Dnieper River defense line is just a brief tranquility before the storm. The next more intense and cruel battle may break this fragile calm again at any time. With the adjustment of tank personnel from both sides and the addition of tanks, an unprecedented tank war will surely break out, and the casualties will be higher than now. Especially the problems exposed by the Skeleton Division will definitely be targeted in the next battle. (End of this chapter)