The decisive battle against the Third Reich

Colonel Slaine's guess was correct. After Hannah recovered from her injuries, she heard that Qin Chuan's unit was besieged in Holm.

In fact, there is no need to hear about this at all. The major newspapers in Berlin rushed to use the most eye-catching position to publish the hardships of the 1st Infantry Regiment in Holm and the struggle with a Soviet assault group, thus ensuring the safe retreat of the German Army North. information.

It's just that Hannah doesn't have the habit of reading newspapers. She is more concerned about airplanes and test flights rather than the war itself.

Therefore, she only knew that a German unit was trapped in Holm for more than a month, but she never realized that this unit was Qin Chuan's unit... She subconsciously thought that Qin Chuan's unit should be in Africa instead of the Soviet Union.

It wasn't until people talked about the "legendary sergeant" who commanded the troops to launch a sneak attack in Holm and achieved a brilliant victory that Hannah realized that Qin Chuan was trapped in Holm.

Needless to say what happened next, Hannah immediately flew to the Eastern Front and used her own influence to discuss a rescue plan with Kruger and others.

Originally, Krueger was unwilling to do this.

"We can't do this, Hannah!" Kruger said: "The army is a collective, doing this will affect Holm's morale, and I believe that Captain Frick will not agree to do this!"

"You say that because you don't know who he is!" Hannah said: "I'm not referring to how many merits he has established, nor how many honors he has received. I am referring to his role in Germany. The role of... Think about it, Marshal, he even invented the rocket launcher used by your troops. Do you think it is appropriate for a person like this to be trapped in Holm without rescuing him? "

Hannah didn't dare to talk about V1, it was still confidential.

Listening to Hannah's words, Kruger and Telesco couldn't help but look at each other. Strictly speaking, Hannah's words made sense. A captain who could invent a rocket launcher asked for special treatment. It was not just a matter of "going through the back door", but It is based on national interests.

At this moment, Colonel Slaine sent Yakov's confession, which mentioned that the Soviets might target the "legendary sergeant."

So there was no doubt, Kruger immediately agreed to Hannah's plan.

But these are actually all nonsense, because Qin Chuan disagrees.

For this reason, Colonel Slain contacted Hannah.

"Are you okay?" Hannah asked on the phone.

"Of course!" Qin Chuan replied: "I'm fine!"

"Listen, Captain!" Hannah said, "I can get you out of there, don't say no!"

"I agree!" Qin Chuan replied: "But I remember that the one I promised you was FA330!"

"What's the meaning?"

"That is to say..." Qin Chuan replied: "You can only use FA330 to take me out of here!"

"You bastard!" Hannah yelled angrily at the other end: "You know this is impossible, the FA330 is an aircraft driven by a submarine!"

"Forget it, Hannah!" Qin Chuan said: "I have every reason to believe that if I leave here, Holm will be lost. And the loss of Holm will have a negative impact on the entire battle and even the Northern Army Group and the Central Army Group. All have serious consequences..."

Qinchuan was not exaggerating. The existence of Holm made it impossible for several Soviet armies to penetrate the Soviet defense line with confidence. This was one of the reasons why Qinchuan chose to refuse... Holm was defended in history. , What if I leave and Holm is lost?

"You're just a captain!" Hannah was still unwilling: "Don't think of yourself as so important!"

"Oh, you saw through it!" Qin Chuan replied: "Actually, I was worried...if I leave, the Soviets will miss me!"

Hannah on the other end of the phone couldn't help laughing.

After a moment of silence, Hannah said: "Actually, I know that you won't want to leave alone, but I still can't stop myself...

"I understand, Hannah!" Qin Chuan replied: "One day, maybe I need you to take me out of danger, but not now!"

"Well, take care of yourself!"

"I will!"

Then Marshal Kruger took the phone and said: "Salute to you, Captain. I don't know how to praise you for this heroic behavior, because in front of you, any praise seems pale..."

"Marshal Your Excellency!" Qin Chuan said: "Please forgive me, I think it is time to consider longer-term issues!"

"What?" Kruger asked unexpectedly: "What do you mean specifically, Captain?"

"Suppose we can hold Holm!" Qinchuan replied: "That is an opportunity for us, because then there will inevitably be several Soviet troops trapped by us west of Holm."

"Oh, yes!" Kruger nodded: "Of course, we will gather our troops to surround them by then!"

"I don't know what your plan is!" Qin Chuan said: "But I think you must at least consider one thing: after the snow melts, there will be streams, swamps and muddy roads everywhere, which will have a great impact on our transportation and operations. Big impact, but the Soviets are used to all this!”

Kruger couldn't help but open his mouth for a long time and didn't respond. He really didn't consider this.

After a while, Kruger nodded and said: "Yes, Captain, your suggestion is very good. This means that we must prepare more supplies in advance and obtain more supplies from Soviet civilians or prisoners." Topographic and hydrological information.”

"Yes!" Qin Chuan replied: "There are also airports. Some airports may not be usable due to mud!"

"Of course!" Krueger agreed.

After putting down the phone, Kruger said to Hannah: "You are right, Hannah, I now understand why you wanted to rescue him. In fact... it was really stupid to let him be trapped in the siege. thing!"

Colonel Slain and others were right in their analysis. The Soviet Union did have a plan against Qinchuan.

On the second day after the Soviet army was attacked, General Pukayev personally rushed to Holm to take command.

Matevich welcomed this, because this way the responsibility on his shoulders would be much smaller. On the other hand, he would be under the command of the group army commander... which would undoubtedly mobilize more troops and resources.

However, more troops and resources seem to be of no avail, because Holm is only so big, and the number of troops that can be invested at the same time is very limited.

"Comrade Matevich!" General Pukayev dropped a stack of documents on his desk and said: "The British have always asked us to pay attention to the German captain 'Legendary Sergeant'. This is the information they provided about 'Legendary Sergeant'. Shi’s detailed information, I need you to study him carefully!”