1018 Red Square Military Parade

readx(); "However, if we retreat in this way, it is estimated that more than half of the hundreds of thousands of troops will be lost." Vasilev was still a little reluctant on the phone. After all, these Soviet elites who have experienced the baptism of war are too precious, and it is heartbreaking to give up half of them like this.

"It's nothing to regret, General Vasilev." Zhukov smiled wryly, then calmed down, and then continued: "If the German army launches an attack first, at that time, even if it is a third, I am not sure that I will be able to Take them back to Moscow. At this time, if you can save one more, let’s save one more..."

Vasilev was silent on the phone, and then he agreed to Zhukov's order: "Since you have made up your mind, I will carry out your order! I will mobilize the troops to go north, please help me contact the air force, Apply for as much cover as possible..."

This is also what it should mean. Modern warfare can no longer bypass the threshold of aerial reconnaissance. If the German army knows the intention of the Soviet army to go north, it is very likely that the opponent will take advantage of the situation to cover up and kill the Zhukov group that has lost its fortification support. Vasilev can only hope that the sacrifice of the Soviet Air Force will delay the time for the German army to discover the truth. reads();.

While Zhukov, Vasilev, and Konev were seeking a way out for the hundreds of thousands of Kursk defenders, Stalin was also trying his best to strengthen the defenses in the north and front of Moscow. The nearest German army is less than 25 kilometers away from Moscow, which is not good news for Stalin.

More than 100 temporarily modified su-76 assault guns and 35 su-122 assault guns that were supposed to support Zhukov were all detained by Stalin and left for the Moscow defenders who were constantly shrinking their defenses. He hopes that these improvised heavy weapons and equipment can form his Moscow defense system and buy enough time.

Of course, these equipments did startle the German army. Some German troops even claimed to have discovered that the Soviet army was imitating the Leopard assault gun. They mistook the Su-76 of the Soviet defenders for the assault leopard of the friendly army. And these tank destroyers in temporary service did cause some trouble to the German army.

General Kluge received reports from many troops in his headquarters. They claimed that the number of Soviet tanks was increasing, and they relied on camouflage to fire at extremely close range. These temporarily modified tank destroyers were indeed given to the German army The armored forces brought some losses.

In a few days, 17 German tanks were destroyed by unsophisticated Soviet tank destroyers. Although at least 40 Soviet tanks were killed, such a close exchange ratio really made the German seniors who took the elite route The generals had a headache.

In another time and space, the most depressing weapon of the German army to the Allies is not the Tiger tank that dominates the battlefield, nor is it the advanced Leopard or King Tiger; the weapon that the German army produced from the beginning of the war to the end is not the Those terrible monsters of war—on the contrary,

The humble No. 3 tank destroyer is the armor pillar that the German army has been using until the end.

These expedient measures with a low profile and sharp artillery hide their shortcomings of not having a turret when defending. In the preset defensive position, they can often exert unimaginable strength. Someone once made statistics that Germany produced 10,000 No. 3 assault guns, while only more than 1,300 Tiger tanks were produced.

It is not difficult to see from the data that the famous Tiger tank seems to be valued by the German side and the industrial sector, but it may not be as good as the little-known gadgets such as the No. 3 assault gun. The cheap and seemingly outdated No. 3 assault gun also repaid the trust of the German army with its amazing record of destroying 20,000 Allied tanks.

It is a pity that, unlike another time and space, the current situation seems to be reversed. The German army has been attacking non-stop, while the Soviet army has now become the defensive side. It turned out to be cheap and easy to produce, and even the assault gun that served as the real life-saving straw of Nazi Germany in another time and space has now been transformed into a big killer for the Soviet Union's self-salvation.

What I have to admit is that, judging from the current situation, there is really no good way to deal with the Soviet tank destroyer that pretends to be in any possible deployment location and uses one life for another to snipe German tanks. At least the German army lacks experience in dealing with this rogue style of play, because after all, the Soviet Union is not far behind the German army in terms of the power of tank artillery.

In mid-June, while the German army destroyed 170 Soviet armored vehicles including tank destroyers and tanks, Stalin received 165 tank destroyers of various types delivered from the rear. This close to flat consumption made Stalin seem to have found the key to victory, so he ordered the production of tanks to be discontinued, and instead produced this "victory weapon" without a turret.

"Comrade Stalin, the front line has basically been stabilized by us. The German army has stopped its frenzied advance in the north and the front. Although the enemy's closest place is only 20 kilometers away from our capital, as long as we delay In September, the weather will help us delay the German army until next spring." General Vatutin was very optimistic about the defense in the direction of Moscow, and he even felt that he might reverse the situation of the entire war in Moscow.

Hearing this news, Stalin seemed a little more relaxed. This man with a big beard has been haggard at a speed visible to the naked eye in recent weeks, and even his favorite pipe has not been smoked much reads();. He and a group of hands who had already become frightened birds tried every means to expand the armor force near Moscow, hoping to rely on these equipment to stop the German attack.

Now it seems that it seems to have a certain effect. Those crude weapons and equipment did provide certain anti-tank capabilities for the defenders near Moscow, and having anti-tank capabilities will undoubtedly strengthen these recruits to fight against the German invaders Confidence.

Like the Germans in another time and space, the Soviets converted all armored vehicles they could find into desperately needed anti-tank self-propelled artillery. For example, some manual workshops removed the turret of the outdated T-26 tank and installed a 76mm cannon that could not move at all. The self-propelled artillery with a caliber of 76 mm is counted as su-76. I don't know whether it is to embolden my soldiers or embolden themselves.

These crude artillery don't have top armor, and some don't even have side armor. They pretend to install some front armor, and then get some brackets for hanging sandbags, even if the "tanks" are distributed to the front-line troops. The troops on the front line have nothing to rely on anyway, so they simply use these weapons as "tanks".

If you count the thousands of t-26 tanks and old-fashioned kv tanks that cannot be used on the battlefield, it is not difficult to understand why the Soviet Union, facing the depletion of resources, did it to quickly replenish the frontline troops with "su-76 and su -122" up. To put it simply, it is nothing more than a self-deceiving word game.

"Anti-tank guns are placed behind the floor-to-ceiling windows of every store. Landmines are planted in every garden." Stalin told his city defense commander Vatutin expressionlessly: "Every street, every house, Defensive positions must be carefully laid out. Moscow is our last stronghold, and no one can take a step back... Do you understand?"

"Yes, Comrade Leader. I have already asked civilians to set up defensive positions in the city. Ditches and trenches have been dug in many streets. Car wrecks and collapsed ruins have been used as obstacles to block the main road. "Vatutin stood at attention and introduced the progress of the defense deployment in the city.

"I have just received an order from the Supreme Command. Zhukov's group is approaching us. As long as we join forces successfully, there will be hundreds of thousands more troops in Moscow. The strength of the troops is not a problem. I hope you can understand this." Stalin Mentioning Zhukov's troops, his face somewhat recovered some blood. Zhukov is still firmly supporting him and carrying out all his orders, which means that he has not misunderstood the person, so when he mentioned Zhukov, his mood was slightly higher.

"..." Hearing the news of Zhukov going north, Vatutin also relaxed a little. He knew how thoroughly fortified Moscow was. Including the subway project, the ground tens of meters deep was full of labyrinths. Air defense facilities, as long as there are enough troops, this place will become a slaughterhouse where soldiers from both sides will bleed.

This is also the only good news he has heard in the past ten days. Just now, Vatutin heard that the German army captured two small towns north of Moscow, only 18 kilometers away from Moscow. He didn't dare to report this information to Stalin. After all, the gap between 18 kilometers and 20 kilometers was not that big.

Stalin glanced at Vatutin who was silent, and because he was in a good mood, he suddenly said: "I know that everyone has worked very hard to prepare for this tough battle, and I understand how everyone is feeling now. But you have to believe me, believe me The Soviet Union will surely win!"

"Yes! Comrade Leader!" Vatutin quickly nodded in agreement. He had just imagined that he could turn the tide of the war in Moscow, so he had some sympathy for Stalin's words. At least he felt the weakness of the German attack, which is the best proof that the German army also began to weaken.

"Get ready!" Stalin thought for a while, and then said to Vatutin: "Find some decent tanks. In two days, I will hold a military parade on Red Square in Moscow! Victory will eventually belong to the great Soviet people!"