Chapter 1232 Corn in winter

The meeting ended faster than Malashenko expected. The operational meeting, which lasted for more than an hour, was indeed not too long.

In addition to the public praise at the beginning, the next step is to deploy detailed combat missions.

As a unit directly under the Front Army Headquarters, the 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division once again shouldered the heavy responsibility, and was placed at the forefront by Vatutin after the battle began, preparing to implement key breakthroughs in the face of the most tenacious solid barriers of the German defense.

As a representative of the Supreme Command sent to the front line, Zhukov, who was responsible for coordinating the overall situation, had already prepared a feast for the exhausted German army, which had just suffered a major defeat.

The rapid reversal of the strategic situation between the enemy and ourselves made Zhukov realize that the time was ripe for a strategic counterattack, and the best time to expel Nazi fascism from the motherland was close at hand.

The heavy German troop group hoarded in Ukraine on the southern front must be eliminated. This Southern Army Group, which contains a large number of German armored units, is not so easy to deal with.

After sizing up the situation, Zhukov was determined to replicate the Stalingrad-style strategic encirclement again. He used an "active replica" to organize a large corps-level roundabout strategic encirclement with superior forces on the frontal battlefield, and then encircled and captured the troops stationed in Dnieper in one go. All German troops on the river bank, from the west of Cherkasy to Korsun as the center point.

That is, Manstein's main force: a heavy military group consisting of three less-than-full-level German troops. The total strength is expected to be more than 80,000, including a number of elite division and brigade-level troops. Although it happened to be defeated and the establishment was insufficient, But it is still a threat and should not be taken lightly.

The First Ukrainian Front commanded by Vatutin and the Second Ukrainian Front commanded by Konev will serve as the main forces in this battle and be responsible for serving the Germans in the iron pot encirclement.

Vatutin and his 1st Ukrainian Front were given the main combat mission of encircling and annihilating the German army. They deployed a large number of assault offensive forces and were responsible for blocking the inevitable enemy reinforcements and carrying out counterattacks. As many as possible The task of killing German troops on the ground was assigned to Konev's Second Ukrainian Front.

This is a huge double encirclement ring, with Vatutin inside and Konev outside. Encircling and annihilating the enemy, killing enemy reinforcements, and preventing the breakout troops from joining the reinforcements will be carried out at the same time. This is a great test for the supreme commander. Overall planning and macro control capabilities.

Zhukov, who formulated this plan, was confident that he could accomplish all this. He personally assured his loving father Comrade Stalin on the phone that this would be a second Stalingrad-style victory.

Malashenko's Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division will serve as the vanguard of the assault. After opening the gap, they will continue to advance forward and seize the key points of the encirclement before the arrival of the large forces. They will successfully join forces with another encirclement force and completely shut down the Germans. The door of survival only leaves the enemy with endless cold and abyss of despair.

The general strategic plan has been given, but the specific implementation details are still being worked out.

Malashenko was told to go back and wait for news. Detailed order documents would be notified at an appropriate time to receive them. It was estimated that there might be another combat meeting by then.

Malashenko, who probably knew what he had to do in the near future, basically knew that it would not be difficult to eat the German troops in the Cherkasy encirclement. This bunch of Germans had just been dealt with a bruised face and severely reduced numbers. To put it bluntly, they were almost beaten to death. Even if they were given more time to breathe, they wouldn't be able to make any big waves.

"What do you think of this order? Our division's task is as arduous as ever. Are you confident that it can be completed?"

As soon as he walked out of the venue, Commissar Petrov, who was sorting out the meeting minutes in the folder in his hand, asked as he walked.

When other people were far away, they couldn't hear what Comrade Comrade Political Commissar was whispering. Only Malashenko could hear him.

"A group of Germans who were crippled not long ago and are now howling in the ice and snow. It is perfect to use them to test the power of our new equipment. I just hope that these Germans will not collapse at the first touch and can be a little more durable."

Malashenko, who had been allowed to go back to his home, was about to leave. When he walked outside the headquarters, the cold wind was blowing. Political Commissar Petrov, who was walking closely behind him, sorted out the documents and closed them. Clip, he laughed after catching up with Malashenko.

"It seems that being a general makes a big difference. You used to always remind others to pay attention to the enemy, but it's different now."

Malashenko, who had just reached out to light a cigarette with himself, grinned.

"Yes, it's different. After all, the entire situation is completely different, not just the military ranks and the organization of the troops."

Malashenko, who was walking and chatting with a few accompanying division guards and staff, had just walked out a few steps when a small GAZ Jeep that quickly entered the field of view against the strong wind suddenly stopped and was right there. Not far away as far as the eye can see.

"Hey, what kind of stupid thing is this? Are you driving in front of the front army headquarters like this?"

Malashenko, who was complaining in his heart, frowned. The people sitting in the car gave Malashenko an uncomfortable premonition, as if he was particularly disgusted with the enemy.

"What's wrong? What are you looking at?"

"I'm very interested in seeing who will get out of that car."

Malashenko, who took the initiative to stop, replied and Commissar Petrov continued to pay attention. Soon, the door of the small jeep was suddenly opened, but the man who got out of the car made him take a puff of cigarette. Malashenko was so stunned that he didn't choke.

"Bah, oh my god, why are you such a stupid corn on the cob?"

The person who got off the small jeep was none other than the classic singing band figure who lived only for corn in this life: Khrushchev.

"Oh, that's the political commissar of our front army, Comrade Khrushchev. He must have just returned from an inspection outside. Do you want to go over and pay a visit? I heard that he seems to be quite interested in you. He came to our division when you were away. There was an inspection, and Lavrinenko and I were responsible for receiving him.”

Visit him? Are you quite interested in me?

Come on, what are you talking about?

Malashenko, who avoids this corn on the cob, does not want to have too much to do with this kind of person.

Zuo Zuo himself never planned to get involved in politics in the future, and he never thought about asking Corn Cob to hug his thigh in advance. There was no need to have any contact with such a person.

Malashenko just wanted to finish the Great Patriotic War quickly, then go back and have sex with his beautiful wife, and live a peaceful life like an ordinary person for two days.

Malashenko, who has a soul from the future world in his body, sincerely despises and hates this corn on the cob. The best thing to do is to oil the soles of his feet before he is discovered. Who knows what will happen if he is noticed by the corn cob? Something ominous happens.