Age of Rebirth

The words of Hitler, the head of state of Germany, obviously exceeded the expectations of Marshal von Kleidman. The Third Army Group, since the outbreak of the European War, has always been an elite assault group of Germany. , the armies of almost all countries were the first German troops to enter Paris, the capital of France.

If it is said that the Third Army Group cannot be used as the vanguard of the attack on Russia, Marshal Clayderman can't imagine that there is another army that can undertake such a glorious task. Could it be that the head of state thought that the Third Army Group was fighting against the British mainland? During the combat process of the British and American coalition forces, the consumption was too high, and the soldiers were already exhausted and could not be reused?

Then I will use my actions to tell the head of state that the Third Army Group is in full swing. Under my command, it can be the first to enter France and Britain, and of course it can also be the first to attack Russia. The group will become the first German army in the history of the army to capture the capitals of three European powers, and it will be recorded in history. This is the glory and opportunity of being a professional soldier, and you must strive for it!

Hitler did not give him another chance to make a statement, and said in an unquestionable tone: "Clayderman, I know what you are going to say, but an excellent commander must not only be brave and good at fighting on the battlefield, With the courage to sweep thousands of troops, but also a long-term strategy and overall vision, the third army group's attack on the British and American coalition forces suddenly came to an end, what would the Russians think?"

Marshal von Kleidman replied without hesitation: "My head of state, the Russians will definitely think that our third army group, as the main force fighting against the British and American coalition forces, has lost the ability to continue to attack, or in other words. Already exhausted and in need of rest, the war on the British mainland will not end soon, it must be postponed!"

Hitler laughed more and more proudly, "Clayderman, this is the meaning of the Third Army Group stopping its offensive and staying in the British Isles!"

In the heart of Marshal Clayderman, a skylight suddenly opened, and endless sunlight shone in.Immediately comprehending the intention of the head of state, he said excitedly: "My head of state, I understand that the third army group stopped the final attack on the British and American coalition forces. It was a smoke screen. It was to confuse the Russians and make them think that the German ** The team cannot withdraw from the British battlefield in a short period of time, but His Excellency's plan is proceeding at a normal speed. In March, an attack on Russia will be launched!"

Hitler saw a brave and good at fighting, a marshal who won the three armies.Playing like a primary school student, he became more and more proud, and smiled at the chief of the general staff, Field Marshal Strong, Himmler, the head of the Gestapo.And Lieutenant General Korver, director of the German Inter-Services Intelligence Agency, said: "It is really not an easy task to convince our Marshal Clayderman. Thank God, my efforts have finally received the expected results."

And these three bosses who were in charge of the wind and rain in Germany, with heavy fists in their hands, were also shaken by Hitler's endless thinking, and they could only laugh dryly.

Marshal Clayderman said with some shame: "Your Excellency, please forgive me for your stupidity and the offensive words just now." After finishing speaking, he stood at attention with a "snap".

Hitler said sternly: "No, Clayderman, your worries are not superfluous. The British and Americans will definitely take advantage of this rare respite to replenish their troops and weapons as much as possible for the final defense of the British mainland." A line of defense, the arrogant Churchill and the wily and crippled Roosevelt will never be willing to give up Britain, and will definitely fight with our German army in the UK to the end!"

Marshal Clayderman didn't understand again. Since the head of state knew that stopping the final blow to the British and American coalition forces would bring so many sequelae when the situation was favorable, how could he pay back. . . . . . ?

Next, Hitler's words completely resolved the doubts in his heart, "Regarding this, Clayderman, don't worry, I have ordered the naval commander, Admiral Dönitz, to send all the warships and submarines of the navy to blockade the United States. The Atlantic route from the mainland to the United Kingdom, all ships heading to the United Kingdom, whether they are warships, merchant ships or civilian ships, will be sunk. You don’t have to worry about the increase of American troops. The British Isles will become a dead island, not to mention , On the Australian battlefield in the Southwest Pacific, our allies, the Japanese, will also involve most of Roosevelt's energy."

Marshal Clayderman was completely relieved. Since the head of state had already made careful arrangements, what else did he worry about?

Hitler said to Himmler and Lieutenant General Korver again: "The rest is a matter for your intelligence agencies. I ask you, no matter what method you use, to convince Stalin that before the end of August this year, the German * The *team cannot withdraw from the British battlefield!"

Himmler and Korver hurriedly got up, stood at attention together, and accepted Hitler's task, "Okay, you all go back to your work, and Strong stays!" Hitler said.

The three left in a hurry. Marshal Clayderman walked to the door of the office, hesitated for a moment, turned around and asked, "When will my head of state, the Third Army Group, resume the attack on the British and American coalition forces?"

Hitler said dryly: "Waiting for an order from the General Staff!"

Feeling that his tone was a little impatient, Hitler went on to say: "Clayderman, take advantage of this rare opportunity to rest and enjoy the scenery of the British Isles, but the heavy fog in London is still very annoying! "

In the huge office, only Hitler and Strong were left. Strong knew what he should do next, "My head of state, I will rush back to the General Staff and start organizing the implementation of 'Barbaro' Sa plan', strive to launch an attack on Russia in March!" He said succinctly.

Hitler smiled treacherously, shook his head again and again, and said, "No, Strangs, don't be so anxious. The 'Barbarossa Project' is going on normally, and we will definitely do it within March. However, our military attack on Russia is not yet ready." When the time comes, we have to wait until the 400 million troops transferred by Stalin to the East, and my old friend Tang Qiuli's troops, after the official war, at least until the Russian army enters Outer Mongolia, do you understand, Stalin Terrance?"

As Hitler's military assistant, how could Strongs not understand the intention of the head of state, after the Russians and the Chinese fought, when Stalin's attention was all attracted to the east, the German army took the opportunity to attack the Russians Unprepared, this is of course the best opportunity.

Even if Stalin wants to withdraw from the East and redistribute the 400 million troops in the East back to Europe, not to mention whether there is time, based on his understanding of the deputy head of the Republic of China, General Tang Qiuli, he can easily let Russia go. People leave, that young Chinese general is definitely not a good talker, and he will definitely fight. The head of state's idea is very wonderful, which is equivalent to directly tying the Chinese to a chariot, and Germany and China join forces to deal with the Russians.

However, for the troops of General Tang Qiuli, it is very unfair. Some mean that the snipe and the clam are fighting each other, and the fisherman is profiting. Four million Russian soldiers, my God, will drown the hundreds of thousands of independent divisions in Outer Mongolia Troops, this is a little bit. . . . . . , Marshal Strong has not forgotten that Tang Qiuli's help to Germany is a bit unbearable.

Field Marshal Strong's expression was all in Hitler's eyes. How could he not know his true thoughts, and also felt that what he did was a bit unreasonable, so he blushed a little, and said with a little embarrassment : "Strance, I know this is really unfair to my old friend Tang Qiuli, but for the benefit of the German people, I can only do this."

"Strance, you are in charge of writing a telegram, informing General Tang Qiuli of our plan in detail, and explaining why we will not be able to attack Russia before the end of March. As for the wording, it is up to you to decide. In addition, in the telegram, be sure to add the following content, Germany will present to my old friend five hundred newly developed new fighter jets, and will be responsible for training five hundred fighter pilots, all expenses will be borne by the German government!"

After Hitler finished speaking, he hurriedly left the office as if avoiding it, leaving only Marshal Strong, who had mixed feelings in his heart, shaking his head and smiling bitterly. . . . . . ?

Stalin’s large-scale use of troops in the East could not be hidden from the Japanese intelligence network, so he would not stay out of the matter. The Kwantung Army still occupies the front line from Vladivostok to the Outer Xing’an Mountains. From some aspects, the pressure the Japanese felt was greater than that of Tang Qiuli was even older.

In mid-February, the Japanese Emperor Hirohito issued an edict to convene the Japanese military and political leaders, and held a high-level military meeting in the palace. The participants included all the ministers and deputy ministers of the Japanese Ministry of War and Navy, and the headquarters Heads of the General Staff and other departments, as well as heads of relevant departments such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dozens of people, filled a large conference room to the brim.

In addition, General Nanjiro, the commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, was also specially called to rush back to Tokyo to participate in this highest-level military meeting. The theme of the meeting was only one. Facing the more than 400 million troops mobilized by Stalin to the East, how would Japan respond? ?

The atmosphere at the beginning of the military meeting was oppressive and dull. None of the Japanese military and political leaders present here could relax. More than 400 million Soviet troops gathered in the west of the Ural Mountains one after another, like a layer of stormy clouds. Clouds, black and heavy, hang over everyone's heart.

The meeting went on for more than three hours, but there was still no safe solution. Emperor Hirohito, who was sitting in the main seat, looked more and more ugly.

(to be continued) (to be continued..)