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Chapter 740: Defense of Moscow, German blitzkrieg! Yu Qian: What is the difference between this and a bull pushing against a wall?

[In September 1941, after the German army won the Battle of Kiev, Hitler issued an attack plan code-named "Typhoon" to attack Moscow.]

[Field Marshal von Bock, commander-in-chief of the German Army Group Center, received an attack order from the Supreme Command in Berlin.]

[To implement this plan, the German Army mobilized the Fourth Army, the Ninth Army and the Second Panzer Army. ]

[The German Army Group Center deployed nearly 180 million troops, 2000 tanks and 14000 artillery pieces.]

[On the Soviet side, General Zhukov was responsible for the deployment of Moscow's fortifications.]

[The Soviet army mobilized reserves from Siberia and the Far East and assembled more than 120 million troops on the Moscow defense line.]

[On the western front of Moscow, German troops began to gather secretly to make final preparations for the upcoming large-scale offensive.]

[The battle that is about to unfold in the heart of the Soviet Union will be one of the largest military operations on the Eastern Front.]

[On September 1941, 9, the German army officially began its attack on Moscow. ]

The ancients looked at the scenes of powerful fighting armies on the sky with amazement in their eyes!

Although their equipment is very advanced, the Germans are really reckless in fighting.

Dare to launch such a large-scale attack before winter comes!
I don’t know if he is really brave or has never experienced the cold winter in Moscow.

I think Hitler has never read "The Art of War" and does not know the true meaning of "speed is the essence of war."

There were many experienced people in ancient times who were good at business.

Seeing such a large-scale troop mobilization, they subconsciously began to calculate the consumption of food and supplies.

For such a large army, just providing food and drink is enough to give people a headache.

It can only be said that this battle was not fought effectively. Autumn is about to come, and it is so cold. What will it matter even if we win?
"Tsk tsk, an army of 1.8 million, this is quite a grand display."

"Look at this scene, it's even more exciting than the Battle of Changping!"

"I think the Germans are just taking advantage of the Russians because they haven't reacted yet. If they are given time to recover, they will be in trouble!"

"Would you like to make a bet on whether Moscow can be defended?"

"I'll pay a penny!"

……

On a golden autumn afternoon, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was watching the practice of a new type of catapult at the martial arts field of Taiji Palace.

The sky suddenly slid onto the scene of the great war that was about to break out in the far north.

Li Shimin was so fascinated by the scene that he couldn't help but put down the iron bow in his hand.

"Empress Changsun said that you spent most of the day at the parade grounds. I came to take a look and happened to see such a lively scene."

Li Shimin stared at the sky intently, with a serious look on his face.

Li Jing quickly cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty has come at the right time. This battle will probably go down in history."

"how do you feel?"

Li Shimin turned to look at the old general: "One million and eight hundred thousand troops, the momentum is huge, but judging from their situation, I am afraid they are already at the end of their strength. This Moscow is not like other places."

Li Jing stroked his beard and pondered for a moment: "Your Majesty has a keen eye.

I believe that although the German army has elite divisions, its supply lines are already too long.

Moreover, it is unwise to go north at this time of year."

"Exactly!"

Li Shimin stood with his hands behind his back and said: "When I fought against the Turks, I also encountered a similar dilemma.

As the army advanced, the further it went, the more difficult it became.

The German army is still forcing its way forward, it is simply courting death! "

The new catapult in the field has been idled aside, and several generals have been attracted by the sky curtain and are standing quietly not far away watching.

Li Jing changed the subject: "But I think the German army will not stop here."

"Oh? Why?"

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows.

"Your Majesty, do you still remember the attack on Liaodong?" Li Jing pointed to the army deployment map on the sky curtain and said, "Sometimes, when the army is eager to fight, even the king cannot stop it.

The German army came from afar, and they must be determined to win.

Even when the road ahead is difficult, they are unlikely to give up. "

Li Shimin thought for a moment, "You mean, they will force their way forward regardless of the cost?"

"Exactly."

Li Jing said seriously: "This ruthlessness is somewhat similar to that of the Turks back then."

"Interesting. So in your opinion, how should this battle be fought?"

Li Jing was about to speak when he suddenly remembered something and smiled softly: "Your Majesty, let's not discuss the following matters..."

[However, the German army did encounter many difficulties in the process of advancing. ]

[The first problem we encountered was the muddy roads in autumn. ]

[The continuous autumn rain made the already simple Soviet roads muddy, and the German armored vehicles and supply convoys were stuck in the mud. ]

[The engineering corps had to cut down a large number of trees to lay on the road so that the army could pass, which seriously slowed down the attack.]

[The extension of the supply line also caused headaches for the German army. The distance from the front line to the rear supply station was more than 700 kilometers.]

[Due to the poor road conditions, the transport convoy was forced to slow down, and supplies such as fuel, ammunition and food could not be delivered to the front line in time.]

[The German tank forces were severely affected, and many Panther tanks were forced to stop on the roadside due to lack of spare parts and fuel.]

[The Soviet guerrillas constantly harassed the German supply lines, making the already tense logistics even worse.]

[To make matters worse, the German army's winter equipment had not yet arrived. Soldiers were still wearing summer uniforms and fighting in the increasingly cold weather.]

[The temperature in the Moscow area began to drop rapidly, and the night temperature dropped below zero, which made many German soldiers very uncomfortable.]

[The rate of mechanical failures in the armored units has risen sharply. The oil becomes viscous at low temperatures, and there are problems with lubrication between parts.]

[The German army's communications equipment often malfunctioned in cold weather, making coordination between units difficult.]

[What worries the German commander the most is that the soldiers' fighting spirit is beginning to be affected. The continuous marching and fighting have already exhausted them! ]

【At the same time, the Soviet resistance became increasingly tenacious. 】

Everyone looked at the plight of the German army on the sky, and many of them felt more or less gloating.

I thought to myself that the foreigners have finally come to this day and even God doesn’t help them in the war.

This season is not suitable for farming, and we still have to march forcefully. Aren't we just asking for trouble?
This supply route is almost catching up with our trade route through the Western Regions. We will have a hard time fighting this battle relying solely on transportation.

These people must have thought that fighting was like going on a picnic, so they dared to go north without even bringing cotton-padded clothes!

"Wow, this is not a war, it's just riding a horse for fun!"

"Look, isn't this just burying yourself?"

"Seven hundred miles of supply lines, I'm afraid the logistics officer will be worried bald!"

"These foreigners don't know anything. Even our ancestors knew to calculate defeat before victory."

"The German army has none of the advantages of time, place and people!"

……

Ming Dynasty plane.

Yu Qian stood in the crowd, staring at the contents on the sky curtain with sharp eyes.

As a capable minister with a wealth of strategies in war, he could not help but shake his head when he saw the plight of the German army at the moment.

Letting an elite army fall into such a situation was a serious mistake made by the commander!

How can we accomplish anything if the supply lines are too long and there is no coordination between the front and the back?
As the weather turned cold, they didn't adjust their tactics and just kept charging forward.

What is the difference between this style of play and the Bull Fighting Against the Wall?
Even the most elite troops cannot withstand such consumption!

Judging from the situation, the German army has forced itself into a desperate situation.

You don't know how to wait for the opponent to tire out, but you insist on fighting head-on. Isn't that giving the opponent a chance?

With this style of play, even if we win in the end, it will probably be a pyrrhic victory!
(End of this chapter)