Breaking through, interspersing, detouring, and then encircling the enemy, closing the door and beating the dogs, this can be said to be one of Malashenko's favorite things to do. There is nothing better than pressing the German stick in the encirclement and beating them violently.
Even more enjoyable.
Operation Bagration will be the culmination of the Soviet Red Army's counterattack on its own territory. Malashenko certainly knows this. After this, the next stage of the Soviet Red Army's operations will cross the national border and step onto the border.
The lands of Upper Eastern Europe, approaching Poland and East Prussia, are about to be completely liquidated with the Germans.
As long as this battle is fought, the German Army Group Center will go offline and say goodbye. This field group with the strongest combat power of the German army will also become history. It can play an extremely important vanguard role in such a battle.
, Malashenko is of course extremely happy about this.
"That's no problem, Comrade Commander. The 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division was born to crush the enemy! We will crush all enemies who dare to block the road like ants on the offensive road. You only need to urge another
Cooperate with our encirclement troops in the direction, and don't let us wait for them at the encirclement point for too long."
Surrounding the enemy to eat dumplings cannot be accomplished by one unit. It requires two units to rush toward the encirclement point in two roundabout directions at the same time, and finally successfully join forces. Only by completely closing the escape exit of the encirclement can the task be completed.
Malashenko did not know which force would be assigned to cooperate with him in the encirclement operation, but Comrade Ma was confident that he could do better than the other encircling force, make faster progress, and be the first to reach the encirclement meeting point.
This is based on strong self-confidence supported by past combat experience and absolute hard power.
"Haha, you don't sound too petty. I don't know which unit is cooperating with your division, but you started urging me first."
Malashenko smiled, but this time there was no modesty.
"Because I have confidence, Comrade Commander, that our division will definitely be the best collective!"
Malashenko's lofty ambitions were evident in his words, and his words and deeds were full of fighting spirit. After hearing this, Vatutin nodded in recognition.
"Well, I agree with you on this point. The people at the Supreme Command also say that the Leader's Division is the most powerful division-level tank unit of our Red Army at this stage. There is no doubt about this."
"Cooperating with your division is the 1st Baltic Front Army located to the north of us. Their strength is quite good, and the quantity and quality of technical equipment are not inferior to our front army. Although they do not have heroic troops like your division
, but those Guards Tank Divisions are also elites with rich combat experience."
"It is a good thing to have confidence, but you must also perform well on the battlefield. Don't be beaten by the people of the 1st Baltic Front. Seize the encirclement point and hold it. I will wait for your good news in the rear. Specific combat orders and
You can ask the Chief of Staff for the deployment documents before you leave, he has already prepared them for you."
"Okay, I think it's almost time. The meeting is about to start. Do you want to come in together?"
In meetings like this, the last person usually present is the leader. This is not only true in Tianchao, but also in Maozi.
Malashenko and Vatutin chatted here for a long time. The venue was already shining with stars and the big bosses were all in the room. They were just waiting for Vatutin, who was the host of the meeting, to arrive and announce the start of the meeting. At this time, if Malashenko
Going there with Vatutin probably caused some thoughts among many people present.
But the time has come, and Malashenko is too embarrassed to say anything to Vatutin, such as "brother, I'll go later". He has no choice but to agree to Vatutin.
invitation, opened his mouth to reply.
"Okay, Comrade Commander, let's go."
Political Commissar Petrov, who had reserved a seat for Malashenko in advance, had already taken his seat. He watched Malashenko follow Vatutin into the venue, and then winked at Malashenko to indicate that he
There was an empty seat next to him. Comrade Lao Ma, who knew what he was doing, immediately turned around and walked over. He pulled out his chair and sat down formally.
"This treatment is not ordinary. You and Comrade Commander enter the venue at the same time. Guess who among so many people doesn't have anything in mind now?"
Comrade Political Commissar lowered his voice and whispered softly, and the helpless Malashenko could only smile instead. This matter was really not his own decision.
"I would like to come here earlier if possible, but... you know, this kind of thing is not up to me. Whatever you need me to do, I have to do it. Do you understand this?"
After saving Vatutin's life last time, Malashenko really found that Vatutin's attitude towards him was different from before. In addition to the superior-subordinate relationship, he also had a higher-level personal relationship.
This is a relationship that can only be understood but cannot be expressed. To what extent it has reached, Malashenko himself cannot describe it in words. You can get a rough idea just by looking at the actual manifestations. Likewise,
The political commissar who understood the situation also nodded accordingly.
"The meeting has begun. You prepare your speech, and I am responsible for taking notes. If you can't answer the question, let me explain it. This is the time for you to perform in a place like this."
The last combat meeting before the start of the operation was not too long. At the meeting, Vatutin made the final pre-war mobilization and deployed combat missions at the corps and division levels.
As before, the 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division was once again placed at the forefront of the attack. As the leading unit of the entire front army, it was responsible for tearing apart the most important position on the enemy's defense line and opening an offensive path for the follow-up units.
Malashenko will receive front-level field artillery support and aviation cover. This is an extremely luxurious and wealthy battle. It is obviously a good choice for Malashenko, who has fought countless bloody and difficult battles.
easy.
"The attack time is scheduled for the early morning of the day after tomorrow. We still have one day to prepare for the deployment."
Malashenko, who had closed the car door, had just sat down when the political commissar on the side spoke first. Malashenko, who was really worried about something, immediately replied.
"The troops are almost ready. It won't be a problem even if we start the attack immediately. What I'm concerned about is whether our new batch of goods can be shipped before the attack starts. I can't wait any longer."
"Hey, even if it arrives, you can't use it right away, right? The new equipment has not been tested, nor has it gone through a running-in period. No one can guarantee its performance. Do you really plan to use it in actual combat right away?"
Malashenko curled his lips, and his dissatisfaction with some of the existing equipment instantly appeared on his face.
"It may be effective if you use it, but if you don't use it, you will maintain the status quo. If you want to make changes, you have to take that step. Even if it is a small amount of actual trial use, I will definitely use it!"