Steel Soviet Union

The road to the location of Paulus’ headquarters in Malashenko’s memory is not easy.

Earlier, the German bombing had completely destroyed the heavy industrial zone in the north of the city. Malashenko, who had fought several times before and after the Stalingrad Tractor Factory, could personally feel the impact of this violent bombing, which was like a mountain roar and a tsunami. The astonishing destructive power came, it was a destructive force that seemed to usher in the end of the world with the shaking of the mountains and the earth.

After the situation reversed, the Soviet Air Force, which relied on the latest La-5 fighter jets to gradually regain air superiority over the main city, began to retaliate by dropping bombs on the heads of the German troops entrenched in this area. It seems that he doesn't care that this city is his homeland, he just wants to send all the demons who invaded his motherland to purgatory.

Under the repeated bombardment of such courtesy exchanges, the once prosperous Heavy Industrial Zone in the north of Stalingrad City is now basically a complete ruin with no tall buildings visible.

It is a good thing for Malashenko that the walls of the house were blown down and the house collapsed. At least the places where German rats can hide and inhabit people will be reduced as much as possible, but at the same time, the road damage can make Malashenko Rashenko felt quite headache and extremely depressed.

The collapsed buildings almost completely blocked the road. The reason Malashenko did not feel this sense of road blockage now was simply because it was not close enough to the core of the northern heavy industrial zone and not close enough to the Soviet and German air forces. the most intensive bombing zone.

The relatively complete buildings even retain some high-rise buildings that can be defended. The craters on the roads are only in twos and threes, not too many, and are still within the acceptable range.

But when Malashenko came to the building that had just been captured by Captain Varosha, he raised the telescope in his hand and looked at the planned road ahead, the terrible scene was experienced. Malashenko couldn't help frowning after seeing it.

"Going further, let alone heavy tanks, it's difficult for even bicycles to climb over. There are ruins and rubble everywhere, or there are craters left by aerial bombs that are bigger than the tanks. To be honest, I don't think our car can drive through it. , This is unrealistic, Comrade Commander."

Malashenko looked unhappy, while Iushkin, who was also holding a telescope, was telling the truth at a very close distance. Even Captain Varosha, who was full of confidence and wanted to kick Paulus's ass as soon as possible and seize this supreme glory and military exploits, was a little displeased.

"Comrade, the battle has not begun yet, please don't be so pessimistic."

"The difficulties will not favor any party. Our friendly forces will also face the same difficulties, but killing this bastard Paulus is indeed a task that must be completed. In addition, these ruins may not necessarily provide cover for our enemies, they will also It will be difficult to gather troops, the defense line will be loose, and it will be impossible to assemble strong forces to drive us out. This is the key point that should be noted. "

Captain Varosha's sudden opening made the unprepared Iushkin choke and speechless for a while.

In terms of military rank and position, Captain Varosha is above Iushkin.

The dissatisfied Iushkin could certainly pull the tiger's skin and fight back on the spot by relying on his relationship with Malashenko, but it was expected that this little captain would have to give Malashenko a face and would not continue. Seize Iushkin and hold on.

But after Iushkin's head turned like this, he felt that this kind of retort, which was quite fake and intimidating, did not seem to be in line with the theory of man's dignity. Moreover, there seemed to be nothing wrong with what Captain Varosha just said, although this The seemingly simple-minded guy just misinterpreted his meaning.

"You're right, I'm wrong, so I shut up and you win."

Iushkin, who was still feeling a little unhappy, did not respond with a normal reply. Instead, he gave such a somewhat shady reply, then turned his head, raised the telescope in his hand, and stood by the window to himself. Looked up.

Malashenko, who had no time to pay attention to the two men's stumbling words, remained silent. Comrade Comrade Brigade Commander, who kept scanning left and right with a telescope in his hand, was considering what kind of attack route was the most appropriate.

Standing on the top of the building, you can basically have an unobstructed view of the heavy industrial zone in the north of the city in front of you. Such an opportunity will never come again after going down to the ground. Malashenko just wants to seize the time and not waste every minute, every second and every place. detail.

"Comrade Varosha, do you see that big chimney with one corner cut off? It's the closest and tallest one to us at 1 o'clock."

Following the direction of Malashenko's finger, Captain Varosha stared with wide eyes and looked again and again. After a few seconds, Captain Varosha confirmed that he had identified the target and nodded in reply.

"I saw it, Comrade Malashenko. There should be the remains of a certain factory. The city has changed so much that it's hard to tell where is which. If there were no map, we would definitely be lost in the city now. This is not joke."

Malashenko nodded after hearing Captain Varosha's answer.

It doesn't matter if the urban terrain changes too much. What's important is that the landmark buildings used as reference are clearly visible. For Malashenko, this is enough.

"Look back along that big chimney, Comrade Varosha, until you see where we are now."

"If you look carefully, you can see that although the road is difficult to walk, compared to other places around, at least there are no large pieces of building ruins that have collapsed and completely blocked the road."

“I just used a telescope to compare the entire road with reference objects, and found that the narrowest part of the road can accommodate at least one heavy tank to pass through, and the widest part can accommodate three tanks side by side. Although this is not a main road and will take a long detour, I think this is the best solution at present. If you attack from this road, your infantry will be covered and supported by our tanks throughout the process. This is the most important thing. , what do you think of my opinion?”

Step by step from the lowest level of the army to today, Malashenko, who has become bigger and higher in military rank, has accumulated more experience and increasingly feels that arranging tactics before the war is not arbitrary and arbitrary. when.

Only by brainstorming and listening carefully can we gather everyone's wisdom and consider things thoroughly. Malashenko does not think that his status as a time traveler can equate him with invincibility. Human beings always have limits.

Captain Varosha has encountered many miraculous things in his life, but a dignified colonel, Guards Tank Brigade Commander and winner of the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, can lower his attitude so lowly and compare himself to a small person like himself. The captain and company commander discussed tactical matters seriously.

In some cases, this even made Captain Varosha feel sincerely flattered.