February 5, 1943, Wolf's Den.

It's snowing heavily outside and the wind is freezing, but thanks to Wolfsburg's powerful heating system, it's as warm as spring in the bunker.

Mustache looked at it with an ugly expression as he flipped through the report on the Eastern Front's operations in Japan. He was quite patient at the beginning, but he couldn't stand it after reading about half of it.

He slammed the report on the table and said in a hoarse voice to the Nazi core in the room:

"In addition to asking for retreat, we are asking for supplies. How many times do I have to say this? Are my generals too incompetent?"

The No. 2 Nazi figure, Air Marshal Göring, put out his cigarette butt, picked up the report and said:

"The Russians' avalanche operation caused us considerable losses. In addition to casualties, the consumption of logistical supplies was also a major problem."

"The roads and railways leading to the front line have been covered with heavy snow. Although preparations have been made in advance, the front line troops still have a serious shortage of supplies."

"What the generals said is basically the truth. Although in such weather, it is unlikely that the enemy will initiate an attack, we must take precautions early."

"We must find a way to solve the logistics supply problem of the frontline troops. Although it cannot be completely solved, at least we should give each troops the ability to resist enemy attacks."

Chief of the General Staff Field Marshal Keitel nodded in agreement, while SS leader Himmler did not express his own opinion.

After sighing for a while, Mustache agreed with Goering.

In order not to affect the Führer's mood, Himmler put the combat report aside.

After a moment of silence, Mustache took the initiative and said:

"In two months, this hateful winter will be completely over. I believe that the great imperial army will be able to end the war on the Eastern Front by the end of this year!"

He habitually waved his fists and shook his head, encouraging those around him and himself at the same time.

Marshal Kate, Chief of General Staff, had worries in his eyes. After struggling for a long time, he finally spoke:

"Führer, after the spring begins, there may be certain changes in the situation on both the eastern and western fronts. These changes are not necessarily in an optimistic direction."

Mustache stared at the table and said nothing for a while. Himmler asked rather unhappily:

"Why is it not an optimistic change? Let's be clearer!"

Keitel glanced at Goering and Mustache, considered his words and said:

"It is obvious that Japan is heading towards final failure, and they will no longer have the opportunity to rise and develop again."

"After Japan's defeat, China and the United States will direct their main military forces towards the empire."

"According to the agreement signed between the Chinese and the Russians, they will definitely continue to increase their troops on the Eastern Front, and the scale will be at least 1 million."

"The United States will also increase its military investment in Great Britain and North Africa."

"The 1 million Chinese Expeditionary Force is not something to be afraid of, but what I am worried about is the various new weapons and equipment that will arrive with the expeditionary force."

"Red Russia did not completely lose its war capabilities within two years as we had previously expected. On the contrary, they gradually found a way to fight the imperial army and mastered the relevant rhythm."

"After receiving support from Chinese and American aircraft and tanks, the arrogant enemy will definitely launch an attack."

"With the cooperation of advanced weapons and equipment, it may be very difficult for the troops on the eastern front to cope with it."

Mustache gradually calmed down, and he asked with half-lidded eyes:

"Rommel has returned to Berlin. How is his physical condition?"

Under the constant attacks of the Allies, especially after the United States invested a large amount of military resources in the North African battlefield, the armies of the Third Reich and the Italian army were inevitably heading towards failure.

Physical reasons were not actually the most critical factor in forcing Rommel to leave the North African battlefield.

The real reason is that the general trend is unstoppable and North Africa is destined to fail.

Himmler respectfully replied:

"The condition has stabilized."

Mustache nodded thoughtfully, and then changed the topic:

"I have seen photos of armed helicopters. In addition, does the Chinese army have other advanced equipment?"

A humble yet self-respecting, yellow-skinned boy appeared in his mind involuntarily.

Keitel neatly took out a stack of photos from his briefcase and said:

"This is China's jet fighter, semi-automatic rifle, new tank, super aircraft carrier..."

Mustache's attention was suddenly attracted by the photo.

Keitel continued:

"We only obtained this information, but the advanced weapons and equipment equipped by the Chinese army are by no means limited to this."

"In war, the role of military technology cannot be ignored."

"The Japanese are the best example. They do not pay attention to the development of weapons and equipment, and use the so-called Bushido spirit as their most powerful weapon."

"Battlefield practice has proven that the Bushido spirit is vulnerable to military equipment that transcends the times!"

After carefully looking at the photos, Mustache nodded in agreement.

"Can't our army be equipped with these weapons? The Third Reich will never be weaker than the Chinese, right?"

Marshal Göring's huge body leaned forward.

"We already have our own jet fighters and assault rifles, but we are not yet able to deploy them on a large scale."

Mustache put down the photo and began to think seriously about the battlefield situation after the spring.

The oil fields and grain and resource producing areas on the eastern front must be preserved.

North Africa has become irreversible, and we must be careful of the enemy landing on the Western Front.

Developing military technology, especially powerful weapons that can reverse the situation on the battlefield, must be done as quickly as possible.

…

Several people in the room stopped talking for fear of disturbing the head of state's thinking.

They are also thinking about their own concerns.

So far, the defeats encountered by the Third Reich were only minor setbacks, not to the point of breaking bones.

Goering, Himmler, Keitel and others did not believe that the great Third Reich would fail. They were full of confidence in the future of the Third Reich, and all they had encountered so far were minor troubles.

After five or six minutes of silence, Mustache proposed:

"Abandon North Africa and the Island of Great Britain, and move the Western Front to a full defensive state."

"Continue to maintain a strong offensive on the Eastern Front and strive to bring the enemy to the negotiating table. As long as we can keep the current oil and resource-producing areas, I don't mind destroying Russia a few years later!"

Keitel expressed his opinion.

"Führer, the island of Great Britain cannot be given up easily. If we give it up, this island will become a springboard and bridgehead for the Allied forces to attack the European continent."

The Führer raised his hand to interrupt Keitel.

"The two-front operation is unfavorable to the overall situation. After abandoning the Great Litan Island, it will not be easy for the Allied forces to use it to attack the mainland. Our missile force has the ability to strike across the strait, and the people on the entire island will always be in danger.

In fear and shadow."

After seeing that no one had any objections, Mustache continued:
Chapter completed!