A short night's rest in a small town was not only a good night's sleep, it also allowed the elite commanders and soldiers of the Leader Division, who had not had a good rest since the war in East Prussia, to have a rest.
Of course, Malashenko did not forget the main purpose of his stay in the town: to replenish supplies that have been consumed and are not easy to store and carry in large quantities, mainly drinking water for cooking and drinking. After all, even the rivers are dry in this winter.
If it's freezing, there's nowhere to find outdoor water sources to replenish it.
There are also some other bits and pieces of consumables, but they are just basic things with no scarcity at all. In short, they are all available in small towns. I just replenished them and set off again.
It didn't waste too much time or cost too much. In short, everything went smoothly. It was the best situation Malashenko expected.
According to Malashenko's idea, after the replenishment this time, the next time he would go straight to Nordenburg, kill the local German troops to complete the task, and then replenish the supplies on the spot. It was indeed a bit of a desperate attempt to bring enough supplies for a one-time assault.
I'll just fuck you until you're done, and I won't give up if you lie down or not.
"So what enemies are waiting for us there? How is the local defense force?"
It has to be said that under Malashenko's intentional cultivation and guidance, Iushkin, who has been with Malashenko all day long, has undergone considerable changes.
For example, the first thing I ask when I look at the map now is how the local defense strength is. I need to understand the information from a macro perspective to know myself and the enemy, instead of shouting "Fuck the Germans" and just rush over and kill the enemy.
And this subtle change is exactly what Malashenko expected to see.
"The report did not indicate that there is a strong standing garrison in the local area, but there is one situation worth noting."
"Nordenburg is the supply center for the front-line German field troops in the entire eastern theater of East Prussia. This place is responsible for blood transfusions for all front-line German field units in the eastern theater."
"Not only for the supply of ammunition, oil, food, medical supplies and weapons and equipment, if the Germans have any reinforcements or reserves sent to the Eastern Front, rail transportation must be the fastest way. Nordenburg is connected by a railway
The supply center of the main artery is a must-pass point, and only through this can one go to any direction in the eastern theater, and this is the distribution center."
"The aviation force has repeatedly bombed Nordenburg many times. The main goal is to destroy the transportation hub and blow up the train station, thereby paralyzing the Germans' logistics."
"But first, the anti-aircraft firepower here is very tight. The aviation unit reported that it encountered intensive anti-aircraft fire interception, and the bombing effect was not very good. Furthermore, the information sent back by the intelligence personnel in the city also showed that the Germans
We are organizing manpower to repair the damaged transportation hub at all costs."
"In short, it is difficult to prevent this place from continuing to function through air strikes alone. Ground troops must be dispatched to complete the substantive occupation and completely disable this place in terms of military value, which is the mission goal of our trip."
Malashenko briefly explained the background of the mission and the ultimate purpose of the trip to Iushkin.
To be honest, this is not a difficult task to complete. At least in Malashenko's view, the challenge of this task is limited and the difficulty is not too high.
The key lies in the Germans' own strategic mistakes. They gathered all the heavy troops on the front line of the battlefield to fight a decisive battle with the main force of the Red Army. They tried to resolve the crisis in East Prussia by killing a large number of the main force of the Red Army and force the Red Army, which had lost its offensive capabilities, to retreat.
Then, we can regain the overall strategic situation and completely resolve the crisis that East Prussia is currently facing.
It sounds pretty good. After winning a strategic decisive battle, the enemy on the other side fell apart in an instant. I reversed the situation on the battlefield and found it as easily as I could grab something.
But I am afraid that no one in Berlin knows that this kind of gambler's mentality is based on one's own strategic disadvantage and attempts to fight a strategic decisive battle with the enemy to come back and counterattack. There was a bald and unbelieving man in the far East a few years ago.
Practiced.
Of course, the result is definitely not good. In addition to losing troops and generals, losing all the main force, and losing the city and land, nothing is gained.
But well, I have the strategic depth in the rear area, a sufficient reserve team, and ample opportunities for trial and error. Even if I lose the bet or make a big mistake, I will not lose everything. I can still fight again when I regain my strength.
So what do you have in East Prussia?
The front line has collapsed, all the main forces have been lost, and a bunch of unguarded important towns and empty cities in the rear are left behind. What else do you have to do? Where does the fucking strategic depth come from? Where do you go deep? Jump into the Baltic Sea
Going deep?
So this is essentially a battle that cannot be lost at all. For the Germans, this is the case. You can only succeed but not fail. If you fail, it will be completely ruined. Malashenko wants to see the Germans be defeated.
What does it look like to rush into the Baltic Sea and shout "I have the advantage"?
The only uncertainty at present is that besides the few local garrison troops at Fort Nordenburg, there are no other mobile German troops who happened to be staying there when he led his team to fight there.
Make trouble for yourself.
This is not unfounded by Malashenko. It is normal for transporting mobile troops to be transported at a transportation hub like Nordenburg. Who knows, when you rush there, German reinforcements will happen to meet you.
If this is the case at that time, as the saying goes, there is no turning back. There is no other choice but to destroy this group of mobile German sticks and the local garrison. Malashenko is unwilling and impossible to penetrate them all.
If you get this, you will be able to withdraw your troops. Therefore, we can only hope that if there are really German sticks to cause trouble for us, it would be best if the number can be smaller.
"I hope the Germans don't bring Kalininger...no, don't bring in Königsberg's garrison for reinforcements."
"If the Germans are really desperate and plan to fight us head-on, and send the garrison of Königsberg passing through Nordenburg to the front line for reinforcements, then we will have a tough battle to fight next. Otherwise, it will be very easy.
But we must be prepared with both hands and go all out to face the enemy we are about to face.”
"Subconsciously, treat him as his strongest state and the most difficult situation to fight. Be prepared for the worst at any time. Don't pin your hopes of victory on the enemy's incompetence and stupidity. It's stupid to do this.