Chapter 2566 Determine the Target of Attack

Since there are "unbombardable targets", the corresponding ones are "determined bombardment targets".

As Malashenko envisioned, Zhukov has already planned to carry out destructive elimination of several important targets. The purpose is not only to cause casualties to the Germans and destroy their war potential to drag on as much as possible, but more importantly, to strike a blow to the morale and resistance determination of the Germans.

This invisible and intangible thing, but more important than any weapon, is the most difficult to deal with. It is difficult for traditional weapons to achieve such a goal through tactical killing, but the Red Stalingrad is different.

This strategic weapon during World War II has unparalleled deterrence and the ability to dominate the battlefield. Every shell that landed in Berlin was like a lightning thrown by Zeus, hitting the top of the heads of those fascists, instantly bursting their brains and having a plate of smoking roasted brains.

Those Western historians in the 21st century did describe the Battle of Berlin in this timeline in this way, but that's all later.

The front headquarters expected that after the successful attack on important node targets and landmark buildings, the enemy's will and determination to resist should be defeated to a considerable extent, and the Germans' already extremely low morale should be annihilated.

The important thing is that this also requires the cooperation of the main siege troops on the front battlefield, to create a feeling that there is no front line and rear for the Germans. Even those seemingly safe places behind them may be wiped out like dust at any time. The Red Stalingrad will destroy everything they rely on and cherish behind them.

Malashenko is not a battlefield saint. As long as these fascist scum can surrender as soon as possible, Malashenko never minds launching attacks on any targets in the city, even if they are civilian targets. The Germans will never want to force the leader division to do anything by kidnapping civilians in their lifetime.

Even your Imperial Propaganda Minister San Dezi said that the civilians in this city deserved to die. It was the Nazis who they elected themselves who gave the Nazis power. Now they have come to this end, which is their own fault.

Look, even you, San Dezi, don't take human life seriously. If Malashenko takes the lives of his soldiers and gambles with something that is not even as good as toilet paper in the enemy's hands, isn't it considered a bit of brains?

As long as he can make the Germans surrender as soon as possible and end this war once and for all, Malashenko doesn't mind using any means he can think of, including but not limited to firing at military targets that have been stuffed with a large number of civilians by the Germans.

Coincidentally, Zhukov also thought so. He was as "merciful" as Malashenko in dealing with the Battle of Berlin. Ending the war one day earlier can save the lives of many Red Army soldiers, and more comrades will live to see the day of victory and see the red flag flying over this city.

"What is written in that paragraph you read? It's a bit far away and I can't see it clearly. You seem to be very serious."

Kotin on the side was curious at the same time, and the only answer to him was Malashenko's quiet opening.

"Nothing, just confirmed bombardment coordinates."

"Including three large underground arsenals, two underground command posts, and the dilapidated building of the SS headquarters. These are coordinates that have been determined through preliminary intelligence and infiltration work. They can't escape, and..."

At this point, Malashenko suddenly paused and stopped talking. Seeing this, Kotin, who wanted to continue listening, asked again and again.

"And what? What else is written after that? Tell me."

"And at least one air defense tower in Berlin. Depending on the combat situation and the effect of the attack, it will be decided whether to attack more similar targets. It has not yet been determined which one to attack. The good news is that all the air defense towers in Berlin are within the range of the Red Stalingrad. It's like a game of choice. You can attack whichever one you want, as you please."

""

Malashenko's tone was not heavy, but it was not so relaxed and cheerful. Even if he made a joke, his tone was flat. Kotin could certainly hear this and could probably guess the reason.

"You should have considered the civilians here, right?"

"Yeah"

Malachenko nodded gently and closed the document he had read, and randomly blurted out some situations that Kotin might or might not know.

"Not only are the Nazi lunatics in the city arresting able-bodied men everywhere, but they have also blocked the city. Anyone who tries to leave Berlin will be considered a traitor and arrested. The suitable ones will be taken to serve as soldiers, and those who are poor and unsuitable will be hanged on lampposts with wooden signs around their necks for public display, or they will be lined up in the square and shot, and notices will be posted in advance for people to watch. What a bunch of Nazi dogs and perverts."

"This means that once we start to attack the city, a large part of the civilians who are stranded in the city and cannot leave will be forced to shrink and retreat due to the advancement of the battle line in the city, and move to the safest place in the core area of ​​the city as possible."

"It is impossible for so many people to have a safe enough non-military shelter. Imagine what kind of place can withstand the war and accommodate enough people to hide in? There is only one answer, the air defense towers in the core area of ​​Berlin. I dare not guarantee the specific number of people, but I am sure that it will be filled with homeless civilians by then."

"If these Nazis allowed civilians to leave the city, the situation would actually be much better. But the reality is that instead of doing any evacuation, these Nazis blocked the city and left countless civilians as cannon fodder. Of course, they did not use civilians in this. As a shield, there is nothing in this world that these bastards can't do."

Malashenko's analysis was clear and logical. Kotin did not think there was anything wrong with Malashenko's analysis of the situation, but he still expressed some of his own opinions and thoughts.

"This is not something you should consider, Malashenko."

"We all know that making such a decision requires a lot of determination and staying firm. Since Comrade Marshal can do this, I believe he must have permission. Maybe there is some way to reduce the number of civilians inside as much as possible If you want to unplug this thing, the front army headquarters may already have a plan."

""

For a moment, Malashenko's eyes froze as if his whole body was electrified, and then he blurted out a series of rapid words towards Kogin.