"Judging from the detailed information compiled, we should have caused a very effective heavy blow to the enemy's logistics reserves in the battle just now."
"The vast majority of German supplies on the position have been destroyed. According to preliminary statistics, there is at least enough for an enemy armored division to last for three days. Most of the ammunition is small arms ammunition, including a small amount of tank gun and mortar ammunition.
, like the oil, most of them were destroyed, so detailed statistics cannot be made and can only be roughly estimated."
"In addition, we also found many unopened boxes of small arms, as well as a huge amount, enough for an armored division to consume a week's food reserves. In addition, there are also many spare parts and engines for tanks, and some medicines were also found.
The quantity is unknown.”
"All in all, Comrade Division Commander, we have gained a lot from this battle. I guess we probably took away the enemy's largest logistics material reserve point in one fell swoop. Such a huge amount of reserve materials was destroyed, and the enemy was severely damaged and
The huge impact can be measured."
"I guess the German guy must be going crazy now. He was already a trapped beast, but now the noose around his neck has been tightened even more. This is worth celebrating, Comrade Commander."
In fact, as the Chief of Staff said, the huge results achieved in this battle can be said to have completely exceeded previous expectations.
According to the previous operational concept and tactical arrangement, Malashenko's original plan was to stab the Germans in the side with a knife. No matter how many enemies were eliminated or how many technical equipment were destroyed, priority was given to relieving and decompressing Highland 239.
That's the top priority.
At least let the Germans know the pain and realize that there are enemy troops attacking from behind and their home has been stolen.
The purpose of this is to force the Germans to immediately suspend the offensive on Hill 239 and immediately transfer the main troops back for reinforcements to avoid causing a greater crisis and disaster, thereby disrupting the Germans' entire deployment and combat plan.
This is the first step in Malashenko's plan.
But what I didn't expect was that with a sudden kick, he not only knocked over an entire German light infantry position, but also took away at least nearly a regiment of infantry. He also got an unexpected surprise and knocked out a
The Germans have a huge reserve of logistics supplies, fuel and ammunition storage points.
Whether retreating or breaking through, it is necessary to travel lightly and lightly. Every army in the world must do this.
But even if you travel lightly and abandon a lot of inconvenient equipment and supplies, there are always some things that cannot be thrown away no matter what and must be carried with you. Fuel, ammunition, food and medicine follow the principle of "the troops and horses are not moved before food and grass are used".
That's it. If the Germans really throw away all these precious things, they can forget about breaking out and just go to the Siberian farmhouse.
Eliminating these lifeblood of the Germans will greatly reduce the Germans' subsequent strategic maneuverability and available combat time.
Malashenko didn't know if the Krauts had only this one material reserve point, but no matter what, time was on his side now. He personally counted down the time for the Krauts' destruction and accelerated again toward zero.
Thinking about it, even if there were other reserves of supplies and all the eggs were not put in one basket, the unexpected gains from this raid would have an immeasurable and huge impact on the morale and morale of the Germans.
In short, Comrade Lao Ma is quite satisfied with the results of this battle. Grasshoppers can only jump around for a few days after autumn, which is the best description of the current predicament of the Germans.
"Well, this battle was well done. In my name, I would like to give a great credit to Kulbalov and his tank regiment. In addition, I will sort out all the details and situation of this battle, and make them all directly
Send it to the front army headquarters and telegraph it to the comrade commander."
"At the end of the telegram, I attach a sentence to comrade commander. It means that Malashenko has the determination and ability to complete all combat tasks assigned by the front army headquarters. The enemy has now lost even the last moment.
There is not much left, and as long as we encounter strong pressure again, complete defeat and even surrender are foreseeable."
The further the battle progressed, the more Malashenko's strong self-confidence became apparent.
This is not a result of pride and underestimation of the enemy or a disregard for the enemy's remaining combat power, but simply due to absolute self-confidence based on pure strength.
Compared with the previous Battle of Kursk, the performance of the German army in the current Battle of Cherkasy was more than a little stretched.
It's okay to say that elite SS troops like the Viking Division were fine. The small group of Viking Division we encountered before did fight well and did their duty faithfully. They were basically the same as the group of fanatical SS elements we encountered in Prokhorovka.
They can be compared and at the same level of combat power.
However, the degree of decline in the combat effectiveness of the National Defense Forces can even be said to be a bit beyond Malashenko's expectations.
There are fewer and fewer veterans who have participated in one or more large-scale battles. It is not an exaggeration to say that there is a sudden decline. There are recruits in their early twenties or even eighteen or nineteen years old everywhere. When the artillery shells explode, the tanks explode.
If you rush, you will be instantly frightened to the point of being unable to even aim, which is an annoying situation for a pure rookie in this category.
As a future time traveler, Malashenko knew clearly that this cliff-like decline in the combat power of the Germans was just the beginning. In the following time until the complete defeat, the combat power of the Germans was on a slide.
The vertical fall will continue, and the further you go back, the more your hips will be stretched. This is no joke.
On the other hand, our own troops and the entire Red Army are in a period of increasing strength as a whole.
There are more and more experienced veterans accumulated, all kinds of latest technical equipment are being put into service one after another, there is no problem in logistical support, the air superiority in the sky is getting higher and higher, and all aspects are constantly improving.
Development is becoming more and more likely to win.
The battles in the future will not be too difficult. The most difficult days have passed. Starting from 1944, the Red Army will take the stage and play the leading role.
Even now facing such a powerful enemy, Malashenko, who holds the powerful force of Stalin's 1st Guards Tank Division, is not afraid at all from the bottom of his heart.
The stage of planning tactics has passed. The next thing to do is to let the Germans taste the most painful defeat.
As for how to fight the next battle, Malashenko, who had figured out everything he needed to know, already had a basic judgment in mind.
"Inform all regiments to stand ready, build fortifications based on the Germans' existing positions, prepare for defense, and implement the previous preliminary defense plan."
"The German troops will rush towards us soon. We must pay close attention to the enemy's movements! In addition, keep in touch with the front army headquarters. Eyes on the ground are not enough. Eyes in the sky are the ones who know what the Germans are thinking next."