Faced with such a rough analysis of the situation, Malashenko did not just feel that he was lucky or lucky, but came to a bold judgment that "it seems that the Germans are still caught off guard."
In other words, if the Germans want to really go all out to deal with themselves, it will probably take some time to mobilize their troops, assuming that the Germans really have the spare troops to draw from them.
"This situation is very important. It seems that the Germans can't take care of it at all now. It's best to take the initiative before they take action and try to smash another big bone of these Germans."
As the troops at the final encirclement point, Malashenko and the 20th Guards Tank Brigade, who were cooperating with each other, were a lone force with only a very small number of friendly troops around them or none at all, and they were on their way.
But the negative factors are not all. In the final analysis, there is still good news for Malashenko.
The main forces in all directions on the frontal battlefield are advancing rapidly. The large swaths of defeated German troops that have withdrawn from the Kursk battlefield are now overwhelmed. The Mud Buddha cannot save himself when crossing the river.
Under such circumstances, Malashenko could imagine that even if those Germans knew that he was making trouble in their stomachs and penetrated deep into the hinterland, under such huge external pressure, how much could you get?
Come with troops to fight against me?
Sending fewer troops is equivalent to giving meat to Malashenko. After all, Stalin's 1st Guards Tank Division is a veritable pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger. It bears the designation of a division but actually has as much strength as a tank corps. Oh,
It also received support from another encircling main tank unit: the 20th Guards Tank Brigade.
This is an out-and-out elite force, but they are not as perverted as Comrade Ma's division.
If the Germans send one or two divisions over, it will be useless. Let alone an infantry division that simply gives away lives. Even if it is two fully equipped German armored divisions, Malashenko would dare to fight like this now.
Opponents face each other head-on in a snowy armored encounter.
If you think you can win, then you can give it a try. Who else would find it difficult to refuse the good thing of improving your record?
Sending fewer troops is equivalent to sending meat, so what does it mean to send more troops?
Sorry, doing this will only make you die faster.
The total strength of the Red Army pressing on the frontal battlefield was more than ten times that of Stalin's 1st Guards Tank Division, excluding technical equipment. This was true in terms of personnel and comprehensive combat power alone.
To transfer a large number of main forces to encircle and annihilate Stalin's 1st Guards Tank Division was to put the cart before the horse. To put it bluntly, it was putting the cart before the horse and ignoring the back.
The main force of the frontal force of the Red Army, which is pressing hard, will quickly break through the weak point and attack. There are wolves in front and tigers in the back, and the Germans whose combat range is directly and strongly compressed will die quickly. Malashenko does not need to worry about being surrounded.
It's such a stupid thing to be alone and helpless.
So no matter which choice the Germans make, Malashenko's current idea is to let you choose as you please.
But you Germans may hesitate when making your choice, but I won't.
One of the purposes of laying down this high ground is to seize control of the war zone and take the initiative. After looking around in all directions, Malashenko can choose by himself which direction Malashenko wants to deal with the Germans next.
Standing in front of the map of the war zone that had just been hung up, Malashenko, who had understood the current situation, was extremely confident and in a happy mood. It was a bumper harvest with such smooth sailing. Comrade Ma asked himself that this was something he had never seen in eight lifetimes.
Encounter.
"Where's our aviation force? Is there any news? We've only seen these flying troops appear once in the fight so far. Don't all go to support the frontal battlefield. We also need help here."
Malashenko has never been afraid of having too much available power, which is the same reason why no one dislikes having too much money.
The power on the ground is indeed strong enough, but it would be even better and the icing on the cake if there were planes in the sky to come to help.
Upon hearing Malashenko's inquiry, the political commissar who was directing the debugging of the telegraph machine and communicating with the communications director immediately came forward.
"I've already called to inquire. It shouldn't take long for a reply."
"We can probably get some limited aviation support, but it's not expected to be too much. The telegram just sent from the front army headquarters said that the frontal battlefield is extremely fierce now, and all the main assault forces are going all out. The intensity of the battle is estimated to be no less intense than that in Kuaishou.
Even though Ersk is no better, the enemy's resistance is very tenacious."
Political Commissar Petrov did not continue, but he hinted that Malashenko's meaning "now that the frontal battlefield is so fierce, the aviation force will definitely be deployed at full capacity" has been clearly expressed.
Our side is now in the enemy's rear and belly, so don't expect those busy aviation forces flying all over the sky to cross the battlefield and come to support you.
It's a good thing if you can come a little bit, and it's normal if you don't come.
After all, plans cannot keep up with changes. If wars are fought according to the drafted regulations and step by step, then there is no commanding art, so it is best not to have too high expectations.
Malashenko could foresee that it might not be realistic to expect the aviation force to cross the battlefield to support him, but the truth that a crying child can be fed cannot be forgotten. Even if support cannot be sent, it is time for you to file a request.
You still have to, it’s that simple.
"Just tell them that we also need aviation support here, preferably as soon as possible, and don't worry about the rest."
"Also, look here, there is a relatively strong German force in the northwest of the highlands. The intelligence we have shows that before the war started, there was a relatively complete armored division, an infantry division, and some scattered Germans stationed here.
Troops and a group of Ukrainian traitor troops.”
"This armored division should be the most complete of all the German armored divisions around the highlands. The others either suffered more than half of their casualties or suffered serious losses in technical equipment and need to be supplemented. In other words, this is the biggest threat."
"Instead of just leaving it like this, I plan to knock out these bastards before the Germans make a large-scale reaction. In this way, even if the Germans move from the surrounding directions, the threat will not be too great and I can deal with it easily.
, the premise is that we must work together to eliminate this relatively hard bone as quickly as possible."
Malashenko did not choose the old trick of picking on the weak ones first, but directly chose to destroy the strongest German guy in the area first. This was also based on the fact that he was in a situation where he was likely to be surrounded.
It's a suitable choice under the circumstances. After all, no one wants to wait until they are surrounded and still have such a group of henchmen who are still in serious trouble.
Since the time for movement and attack is limited, it is better to kill the one that poses the greatest threat first.