Chapter 1399： Germanys new approach (1/2)

The tanks are gone, and the howitzers are gone. In the past few days, the 238 Division has fought quite cruelly. As the main force of the entire Rokosovsky cluster, they are almost using their lives to write their loyalty to the Soviets. of.

Thanks to the swampy area here, it is difficult for the German tanks to rush up, and the protective power of the screw cars is not enough. In the past few days, the German screw cars have almost all charged frantically towards this side. , And they used anti-tank guns, hand grenades, and even carried explosive packages to blow up.

They blocked the Germans' charge again and again, and they themselves were bloody.

The entire 238 division has already suffered more than half of the casualties, and they are still holding on.

Division commander Koroya was in a temporary headquarters, and Rokosovsky commanded.

”Our casualties are too great, can't we be replaced by other troops?” Koroya was worried.

Troops continue to retreat from the openings they support. If these troops stay, they can let their side breathe comfortably, but now, there is no such order.

Although this is your own position, you can't just let your own light up, right?

”These withdrawn troops are rushing to lay a new line of defense behind us. You can't let the Germans rush to Moscow in one go, Koroya, you have to stand higher and have an overall view. , Otherwise, you can only be a teacher.” Rokosovsky said.

Yes, a group of troops have withdrawn, but they will not stop here. They have a more important task, which is to lay out new lines of defense.

You know, now that the journey from Smolensk to Moscow is empty, if the Germans were not to encircle and destroy their own side, but to attack Moscow in one go, they might be able to drive straight in and hit Moscow in one go!

They have to rush to deploy a new line of defense, and they will definitely not stay here. At the same time, Rokosovsky is also very surprised, why don't the Germans bypass here and drive straight in?

This has something to do with the German strategy. If he rushed to Moscow in one breath, the German could do it, but if he didn’t consolidate the rear, he would face endless troubles on the supply line. Germany’s airlift capacity would provide a division with supplies. No problem, but for the entire cluster, it is far from enough.

It would be quite risky to leave Smolensk behind and then move forward.

On the other hand, Germany’s strategic goal is to attack Moscow, but to eliminate the vital forces of the Soviet Union is also another goal. As long as the Soviet army is eaten up in an organized way, it can accumulate an advantage for the ultimate victory.

”If we continue to fight, our troops will collapse.” Koroya said.

Generally speaking, when the casualties of the troops exceed one-tenth, the morale is low. If half is gone, it will definitely collapse. Although they are still insisting, they may just be waiting for the last one to crush the camel. It's just a straw.

Koroya is worried.

”We must persevere.” Rokosovsky said: ”We have no choice.”

After speaking, Rokosovsky looked at his watch: ”No, in the past, the Germans have already started offensive. Why is there no movement today?”

The German cannons, rockets, and bombers in the air should have greeted them again and again, but now there is no movement!

Just then, the phone rang.

”Hey, what happened on the ground?” Koroya asked when he picked up the phone.