The Third Reich: I Became Emperor

In the City Palace, a secretary hurried in with a telegram in his hand. He said anxiously,"Your Majesty, urgent message. The Russians have launched a general offensive on the Eastern Front with more than three million or even four million troops. General Weichs is asking for help."

Hearing this, August took a breath of cold air. Three or four million troops, is the Russians crazy?

"Is the Russian bear crazy? Three or four million troops? Are you sure it's true?"Usually, the Russian bear launched a campaign with only one or two million troops, but now it has doubled. August was dumbfounded.

"It is definitely true, Your Majesty." The secretary said affirmatively

"Let's go to the meeting room and have everyone come here immediately."August turned around without saying anything.

The generals and commanders at the Supreme Command had received the news. They were still immersed in the joy of victory on the Western Front, but now the slap on the Eastern Front had completely awakened them.

It turned out that they had not yet achieved the final victory, and the enemy was still attacking frantically. If they were not careful, they would still lose, and by then, no one present would be able to escape.

"Field Marshal Keitel,���What is the overall situation?" August asked with a frown.

Marshal Keitel, who was named, said worriedly:"It's not good. The Russians' counterattack is too fierce. The defense line of hundreds of kilometers is under attack. Our army has suffered heavy losses. This is the telegram just sent by General Weichs."

After that, a telegram was handed to August. Looking at the content of the telegram, August frowned and asked:"The current battle situation is very unfavorable to us. What do you think? Marshal Keitel"

"Retreat, must retreat immediately, in addition, send a large number of air forces to cover the evacuation, otherwise if the fight continues like this, the Weichs Group will be severely damaged even if it is not completely wiped out."Marshal Keitel answered without hesitation and decisively.

The total strength of the bear side reached three to four million, in addition to more than 50,000 artillery pieces of various types, more than 30,000 tanks and armored vehicles, and more than 10,000 fighters.

Such a terrifying number is definitely not something that the Weichs Group can reach, especially now that the logistics supply cannot keep up, and various types of ammunition are very scarce. It is absolutely impossible to hold the defense line.

The most important thing is that Guderian's newly formed armored division is still on the way. It will take at least half a month to rush to the front line, and there is not much fuel left. The country has already tightened its belt and cut down on various civilian fuels. Even many places travel by bicycle. The purpose is to save the only fuel and send it to the front line.

Hearing this, August nodded, then looked at Catherine on the side and asked:"How many fighters can the Air Force still spare now? Don't tell me about difficulties. The front line is more difficult than here."

Hearing this, Marshal Catherine calculated for a while, gritted her teeth and said:"A maximum of 1,500 fighter planes. The fuel consumption has been too fast recently. If we have enough fuel, we can take off at least 4,000 planes, or even more."

In fact, the German army is not short of pilots, but only lacks fuel. As long as there is enough fuel, their fighter planes will soon dominate the entire European sky.

Now that they can dispatch 1,500 fighter planes, it is already the limit of the Air Force, and no more troops can be withdrawn.

August pretended not to hear Catherine's complaints, and he was calculating in his heart.

At this time, the Empire's oil reserves were indeed not much. The J-5 jet fighters consumed aviation kerosene, and they were all big oil consumers. It was already the limit to be able to launch so many fighter planes.

Most of them were propeller fighters. August's idea was to try not to let propeller planes take off because their death rate was too high. In operations like this, it is better to let the J-5 jet fighters take off. With their super fast speed, they can run after the fight, and the loss rate will be greatly reduced.

"We must withdraw. Don't worry about the gains and losses of a city or a pond. The Russian bear's territory is too large. It is impossible to occupy it completely. If you can't win, just evacuate. Don't fight the enemy to the death. Find a way to lure the enemy deep into your territory, split the enemy's forces, and destroy the enemy in motion."August thought for a while, sorted out his thoughts, and said slowly.

Hearing about destroying the enemy in motion, many people were stunned. This tactic was the first time they heard of it. It was very novel.

Looking at the surprised eyes of many people, August explained:"The current situation is very unfavorable to us. In addition to retreating, we can't think of a better way. At worst, we will retreat to the starting point of the war. As long as we hold on to the basics and solve the British Isles, there is still great hope of turning the tables."

It is obvious that the gap in strength between the two sides is huge. If you fight the enemy to the end at this time, you will only be defeated. Do you really think the enemy is a piglet? Waiting for you to kill it?

The Russian bear has nearly 30 million troops, and he only has more than 10 million in total. He has to face three fronts of enemies, and he also needs to garrison a large territory. The troops that can be mobilized are really limited.

If the Wexners Group suffers heavy losses again, it may really be pushed back.

"It is very simple to destroy the enemy in motion. We can use our army's advantage in mobility to divide and surround the enemy's advancing troops, concentrate our superior forces, and take the opportunity to destroy the enemy. Repeatedly, the enemy's forces will be reduced, and our losses will not be great. Over time, we will have a greater advantage."

"Although the Russians have nearly 30 million troops, this is their limit. Whether it is troops or weapons and ammunition, as long as we hold on, they will be the first to fall."August once again boosted morale

"Yes!"Many people nodded after listening to August's theory. At least this analysis made a lot of sense.

"How is the training of the vassal army going?"In order to make up for the shortage of troops, August decided to recruit vassal troops from various countries.

"We are still in training, and it will take at least two months to take shape."The general in charge of training said hurriedly.

"It's too long, we can't wait that long." August shook his head and said,"Dispatch 500,000 vassal troops and Guderian's armored forces to form a new second armored group and immediately support the Weichs Group."

Five armored divisions composed of 54-type tanks, 10 T34 tank armored divisions, plus 500,000 vassal troops, he believed that this fist force with high hopes would definitely achieve a proud record.

"yes!"

"The Air Force immediately went out to cover the retreat of the Weichs Group."

At this time, the Russian Air Force on the front line dispatched 6,000 sorties in one day to frantically bomb the retreating troops of the Weichs Group.

Heavy bombs fell on the positions, and the battle lines were full of corpses, destroyed cars, and even tanks.

After the air raid, millions of troops, under the cover of tanks, crossed the bombed positions and advanced deep into the enemy.

Not long after, a large-scale offensive and defensive battle broke out, led by Collinge.

Weichs wanted to retreat, but he had to have troops to cover his retreat, otherwise it would easily lead to a rout. By then... The losses were even more severe.

In such a tragic and strife-torn battle, both sides suffered heavy losses. The Russians, who were originally in high spirits and well-equipped, should have easily broken through the defense line in this area, but ended up running into trouble. Weichs deployed a large number of fortifications and minefields here, and even mobilized the Sixth Mountain Infantry Division, which had just completed its equipment replacement.

It was with these that the fierce attacks of the Russians were blocked time and time again.

Even so, the situation at this time is still not optimistic. If there are no reinforcements or if they do not retreat immediately, there is a great possibility that they will be surrounded.

"Bastard, is Zhukov crazy? He actually deployed so many troops."General Weichs was also shocked when he learned about the attacking force, and he shouted immediately.

There are millions of troops in the front alone, not to mention more than two million reserves behind. It's like waves, one after another.

"What are the losses on the front line?"

"It is very large, and it is impossible to count it for the time being, but it is estimated to be not low. However, the casualty rate on the Russian side is definitely very high."The combat staff officer next to him said worriedly.

"They have more people, it doesn't matter, we are different." General Wex said with great annoyance

"Has the High Command sent a telegram? Has it agreed to let us retreat?"

"Not yet, but I don't think there's much hope of retreating. You know, the leader's personality doesn't want to retreat."The operations staff said in a low voice.

"well……"Weichs sighed and said,"Wait five more minutes. If there is no order, retreat."

At this moment, the communications staff rushed over and said,"The command has ordered us to retreat, but Guderian is leading the newly formed Second Armored Group to rush to our aid. We hope to launch a counterattack and try to eliminate more enemies and reduce their manpower."