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? Don't underestimate the country of Germany, because among all the countries, it may really be the only country that originated from Prussia. It is a country with a longer history of military establishment than national founding. Please search () to see the most complete! The original emperor of this country, which was updated the fastest, led the army all the way to capture the French emperor, and after reaching the French capital Paris, he proclaimed himself emperor in the Palace of Versailles in France.

Now everyone knows why the content of the "Versailles Peace Treaty" will weaken Germany so much. There are more or less factors of revenge from the whole of Europe against the rapid rise and expansion of the German Empire. Of course, now Akado has torn up the Treaty of Versailles, and Paris, France has become a city in Germany. It took the Germans twenty years to wash away their shame and complete the steps of revenge.

Since the days of the Teutonic Knights, the German swords have been competing for the land for the German plows, and now the German swords have been submerged in the long river of history with time, and the Teutonic knights have also replaced their war horses with Porsche companies The new King Tiger tank produced. These warriors, armed to the teeth with modern technology, have conquered vast territories that were unimaginable before with a speed that their ancestors never had.

Starting from the icy North Atlantic Ocean and the British Isle in the west, it extends all the way to the capital of the neighboring country, Moscow. The territory that this empire now owns is so huge that everyone who looks at the map feels an inexplicable admiration from the bottom of their hearts. .

Now, Manstein stands on the top floor of a church on the Baku plain, watching through binoculars puffs of black smoke rising in the distance. His artillery unit was bombarding the defense line of the Soviet Red Army. Even though negotiators from the other party had arrived to discuss the peaceful handover of the Baku oil field, he still did not suspend his offensive, and even made the offensive even worse for some reason. Get violent.

The general's place was still very well furnished, the table was covered with a clean tablecloth and served with lukewarm coffee. Generals with such a delicate life are rare on the front line, but on the other hand, Manstein's requirements in military planning are equally meticulous. He asked his troops to fulfill their combat objectives meticulously, as precise and punctual as a clock. So his battles are so regular, and his victory is taken for granted by others.

He didn't want his marshal conferring ceremony to be held after a peaceful surrender ceremony. After all, he was a German general and couldn't stand his promotion relying on a negotiation. In his heart, what he desires more is to rely on fighting to make contributions, which is the reserve that professional soldiers should have.

Moreover, Manstein couldn't tell whether the other party came to negotiate, whether he really wanted to win a way out for himself, or whether he was planning to delay for some time. He even wondered if the Soviets lacked the explosives to blow up all the facilities in Baku in a short period of time, so they had to delay time to plan a more perfect destruction plan.

Therefore, he did not leave much time for the opponent, but opened the prelude to attacking the defense line around the Baku oil field while the negotiation was still going on. For Manstein himself, this is just an extremely ordinary order from him as the commander-in-chief of Army Group M, that's all.

But for the soldiers of the m group army, this was a bloody battle.

Crowds of soldiers jumped out of their foxholes after a round of shelling and charged towards the enemy's positions. The bullets from the machine guns flew across the open space between the two armies densely, splashing everywhere. There are dust and blood, any such battlefield can be described as a hell on earth, and it will not be too much, because this is a real hell.

Before the barrage formed by the shells had completely dissipated and the gunpowder smoke was still pervasive, the German troops had already rushed into the trenches of the Soviet soldiers under the cover of a dozen assault guns, and the two sides fought a fierce battle for the trenches. war. There's nothing tricky about this, it's just a corner-by-corner fight and a life-sacrifice sacrifice.

In ten minutes, the German army killed almost 100 people here, but they broke through a hole about two kilometers wide in the large frontal defensive position. The grenadiers are working hard to expand this breakthrough. Once this breakthrough is expanded, the armored troops that the German army will invest in the next step can rush to the small town behind the Soviet army along this gap, and use it as a node to attack the Soviet army. Attack from the rear.

"Order the artillery directly under it to fire at the main defensive positions of the Soviet army on both wings. Make a base of ammunition to cover our infantry and expand the results of the battle." Manstein put down the binoculars in his hand, turned sideways, and looked at the entourage around him He opened his mouth and ordered: "Let the 8th SS Armored Division advance towards the breakthrough, don't waste time."

While saying these orders, he threw the binoculars in his hand to an adjutant behind him, and then walked down the spiral stone steps in the highest spire of the church with some disappointment, knocking on the heels of his leather boots step by step. It hit the stone steps, making a kicking sound.

The battlefield in front of him made him unable to arouse any interest. He had seen the German army fighting in France, seen the classic encirclement battle fought by the German army on the vast Ukrainian plain, and personally commanded the bloody and stalemate Crimean offensive and defensive battle. The battlefield is like a child playing a game, with a childish feeling.

If this battle was used as the decisive battle for his promotion to Marshal, he himself felt that it seemed a bit too childish. He knew the importance of the Baku oil field to the German army, and he also knew how much his army's opening in the Caucasus meant to the entire empire. But he still has some regrets, regretting that those worthy opponents left the stage of this world war one by one lonely.

Walking down the spiral staircase, Manstein even felt a little lonely and helpless. The war went on step by step. Although the German victory made him feel happy and fulfilled as a general, there will still be a day when it will come to an end . He was worried about that day, and he was a little afraid of his life in a peaceful age.

Manstein stopped when he reached the door of the church. The door was full of guards protecting the commander of the army group. At least 1,000 German officers and soldiers were stationed around the town, some of whom were members of the army headquarters. Workers, some are security forces responsible for security work.

Dozens of German guards standing around the church with guns on their backs saw the commander come out and immediately stood at attention. Several leading officers raised their right hands and saluted the German. Manstein waved his hand to signal everyone to finish the ceremony, and then asked the people around him again: "Have the representatives from Baku been arranged? Have the people in charge of negotiations been selected?"

"General, according to your order, the entire venue has been put under martial law. It is impossible for the people inside to release the results of the negotiations. Whether it is war or peace, Berlin will only get the news in a few days, except for the head of state." A lieutenant whispered back to Manstein.

This matter was arranged by the head of state himself. Of course, the m group army is the top priority. Many nobles and people who are not very loyal are arranged in the army. Manstein made excuses and arranged for them to go to the front line. . Even the younger generation that General Brauchitsch put beside him was sent to the logistics side to supervise the transportation.

In the end, Manstein is still a member of the head of state Akado. He knows the fear of the head of state better than anyone else, and he also knows better than anyone that everything about himself comes from the promotion and trust of the head of state Akado. Compared with Rommel and Guderian, the two recognized confidantes of the head of state, he understands how terrifying the man in Berlin is. If he had a choice, he would rather face Zhukov and all the generals under Stalin at the same time than against the head of state, Akado.

Only he himself knows that Operation Sickle is actually a strategic arrangement conceived by the head of state; only he himself knows how long the head of state has been preparing for the counterattack against Ukraine; What kind of seeds were planted by the German army.

"This matter must be kept completely secret. All telegrams sent back to Berlin must be strictly checked. All letters sent back to Germany must not mention the negotiations on the Baku oil field. Do you understand me?" Thinking of this, I already started to feel cold sweat coming out of my back. He is the person who knows Akado best in the entire German army, so he is also the person who is most loyal to Akado-of course, there are also some people who are also very loyal, such as Kluge of the F Group Army.

After finishing speaking, he continued to add: "If you don't understand, let me tell you that you have to personally deploy these tasks and supervise the strict completion of these tasks. If these things are not done well, then it is your responsibility to deal with it." I, the one who deals with me is the head of state..."

He looked at his subordinates, then touched the Iron Cross hanging on his chest with his hand, and slowly stated his thoughts: "I am afraid of being hated by the head of state, so I will deal with you first. As for How to deal with..."

"General! I understand!" The deputy hurriedly stood at attention and replied in a slightly trembling voice: "I'm going to strengthen the security around the negotiation site, three times... no! Five times! Then I will supervise All stations, check every telegram for yourself!"

Manstein finally nodded in satisfaction, and then walked towards his car: "Go, don't let me down, if you succeed, I will let you get a good military management position in Baku..."

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