Chapter 1661 Breakthrough, Interspersion, Detour, Surrounding

Breaking through, interspersing, detouring, and then surrounding the enemy, closing the door and beating the dog, this can be said to be one of Malashenko's favorite things to do. There is nothing better than pressing the German stick into the encirclement and beating them violently. Even more enjoyable.

Operation Bagration will be the climax of the Soviet Red Army's counterattack on its own territory. Malashenko certainly knows this. After this, the next stage of the Soviet Red Army's operations will cross the national border and set foot on the land of Eastern Europe, approaching Poland and East Prussia. The day of complete liquidation with the Germans is coming.

As long as this battle is fought, the German Army Group Center will go offline and say goodbye, and this field group with the strongest combat power of the German army will also become history. Malashenko is of course extremely happy to be able to play an extremely important role as a vanguard in such a battle.

"That's no problem, Comrade Commander. The 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division was born to crush the enemy! We will crush all enemies who dare to block the road like ants on the offensive road. You only need to urge another Cooperate with our encirclement troops in the direction, and don’t let us wait for them at the encirclement point for too long.”

Surrounding the enemy to eat dumplings is not something that can be accomplished by just one unit. It requires two units to rush toward the encirclement point in two roundabout directions at the same time, and finally successfully join forces. Only by completely closing the escape exit of the encirclement can the task be completed.

Malashenko did not know which force would be assigned to cooperate with him in the encirclement operation, but Comrade Ma was confident that it would do better than the other encircling force, make faster progress, and arrive at the encirclement meeting point first. This is based on strong self-confidence supported by past combat experience and absolute hard power.

"Haha, you don't sound too petty. I don't know which unit is cooperating with your division, but you started urging me first."

Malashenko smiled, but this time there was no modesty.

"Because I have confidence, Comrade Commander, our division will definitely be the best collective!"

Malashenko's lofty ambitions were evident in his words, and his words and deeds were full of high-spirited fighting spirit. After hearing this, Vatutin nodded in recognition.

"Well, I agree with you on this point. The people at the Supreme Command also say that the Leader's Division is the most powerful division-level tank unit of our Red Army at this stage. There is no doubt about this."

"Cooperating with your division is the 1st Baltic Front located to the north of us. Their strength is quite good, and the quantity and quality of technical equipment are not worse than our front army. Although there is no heroic unit like your division , but those Guards tank divisions are also elites with rich combat experience.

"It is a good thing to have confidence, but you must also perform well on the battlefield. Don't be beaten by the people of the 1st Baltic Front. Seize the encirclement point and hold it there. I will wait for your good news in the rear. Specific combat orders and You can ask the Chief of Staff for the deployment documents before you leave, he has already prepared them for you."

"Okay, I think it's almost time. The meeting is about to start. Do you want to come in together?"

In meetings like this, the last person present is usually the leader. This is not only true in Tianchao, but also in Maozi.

Malashenko and Vatutin chatted here for a long time. The venue was already full of stars and big bosses, and they were just waiting for Vatutin, as the host of the meeting, to arrive and announce the start of the meeting. If Malashenko and Vatutin went together at this time, it would probably arouse some thoughts among many people present.

But the time was up, and Malashenko was too embarrassed to say anything to Vatutin, such as "Brother, I'll go later." He had no choice but to agree to Vatutin. invitation, opened his mouth to reply.

"Okay, Comrade Commander, let's go."

Political Commissar Petrov, who had reserved a seat for Malashenko in advance, had already taken his seat. He watched Malashenko follow Vatutin into the venue, and then winked at Malashenko and signaled to him There was an empty seat next to him, and the understanding Comrade Lao Ma immediately turned around and walked over, pulled out his chair and sat down formally.

"This treatment is extraordinary. Comrade Commander and I entered the venue at the same time. Guess who among so many people doesn't have anything in mind now?"

The Comrade Political Commissar lowered his voice and whispered softly, but the helpless Malashenko could only smile instead. This matter was really not his own decision.

"I would like to come here earlier if possible, but you know, this kind of thing is not up to me. Whatever you need me to do, I have to do it. Do you understand this?"

Since saving Vatutin's life last time, Malashenko has really found that Vatutin's attitude towards him is different from before. In addition to the superior-subordinate relationship, he also has a higher-level personal relationship.

This is a relationship that can only be understood but cannot be expressed. To what extent it has reached, Malashenko himself cannot describe it in words. You can get a rough idea just by looking at the actual manifestations. Likewise, The political commissar who understood the situation also nodded.

"The meeting has begun. You prepare your speech, and I will take the notes. If you can't answer the question, let me explain it. This is the time for you to perform in a place like this."

The last combat meeting before the start of the operation was not too long. At the meeting, Vatutin made the final pre-war mobilization and deployed combat missions at the corps and division level.

As before, the 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division was once again placed at the forefront of the attack. As the leading force of the entire front, it was responsible for tearing apart the most important position on the enemy's defense line and opening an offensive path for subsequent troops.

Malashenko will receive front-level field artillery support and aviation cover. This is an extremely luxurious and wealthy battle. For Malashenko, who has fought countless bloody and difficult battles, it is obviously a good choice. easy.

"The attack time is scheduled for the early morning of the day after tomorrow. We still have one day to prepare the layout."

Malashenko, who had closed the car door, had just sat down when the political commissar on the side spoke first. Malashenko, who was really worried about something, immediately replied.

"The troops are almost ready. Even if we start fighting now, it won't be a problem. What I'm concerned about is whether our new batch of goods can be shipped before the attack starts. I can't wait any longer."

"Hey, even if it arrives, you can't use it immediately, right? The new equipment has not been tested and has not gone through a running-in period. No one can guarantee its performance. Do you really plan to use it in actual combat right away?"

Malashenko curled his lips, and his dissatisfaction with some of the existing equipment instantly appeared on his face.

"It may be effective if you use it, but if you don't use it, you will maintain the status quo. If you want to make changes, you have to take that step. Even if it is a small amount of actual trial use, I will definitely use it!"