Anti-Japanese War: My equipment is infinitely refreshed

Stalin stood up, walked slowly to the window, looked at the snow-covered world outside, and fell into deep thought.

He knew that the war situation had changed dramatically this time, and the German army's new weapons brought unprecedented challenges to the Soviet Red Army.

But he also firmly believed that the Soviet Red Army had an indomitable will and strong combat effectiveness, and as long as they could find a way to deal with it, they would be able to defeat the German army.

After a long time, Stalin turned around and said with a firm look in his eyes: "First, we must strengthen intelligence gathering. The intelligence department must do everything possible to find out the details of the German army's new weapons. At the same time, we must speed up the research and development and production of domestic weapons and equipment and improve the level of our own weapons and equipment."

"Secondly, in terms of frontline operations, we must temporarily adjust our strategy and adopt a more cautious approach. We must avoid large-scale direct clashes with the Germans and use our terrain advantages and guerrilla tactics to deplete the Germans' manpower."

"Finally, we must strengthen our cooperation with the Allies. Share our intelligence with them and discuss ways to deal with the German army's new weapons. Only by uniting can we defeat our common enemy."

Zhukov listened carefully to every word of Stalin and nodded in agreement from time to time.

He knew that Stalin's strategic deployments were well thought out and were currently the most effective way to deal with the German army.

"I understand, Comrade Leader. I will return to the front line immediately and deploy according to your instructions," said Zhukov.

"Okay, go ahead. Remember, our soldiers are brave and fearless. As long as we unite as one, we will be able to defeat the German army." Stalin patted Zhukov on the shoulder and encouraged him.

Zhukov saluted Stalin, then turned and left the meeting room.

Looking at Zhukov's departing back, Stalin's heart was filled with hope and expectation.

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The situation on the European battlefield in 1944 became increasingly stalemate.

In order to open up a second front in Europe, the Allies were making intensive preparations for landing operations on the Western Front.

In this crucial strategic layout, the fight for air supremacy has become the top priority.

In order to ensure the smooth progress of the landing operations on the Western Front, the US military carefully planned a large-scale air operation.

They mobilized more than a thousand fighter planes to form a powerful air formation.

There are more than 17 B- bombers in this formation. These "sky fortresses" are huge in size and are the core force for carrying out strategic bombing missions.

The rest are advanced fighters such as the P-51 "Mustang". They are agile and highly maneuverable and are responsible for escorting the bomber groups.

In the cockpit of a P-51 fighter, young American pilot Jack Thompson skillfully checked the data on the dashboard while communicating with his comrades around him via radio.

"This time, we must teach those damn Germans a lesson." Jack's voice was full of fighting spirit. He gripped the joystick tightly, and his eyes revealed a fierce look.

"The Germans don't have any advanced fighter planes. They are all cowards. They fight and run away. They don't have the courage to fight at all." Another pilot, Tom Wilson, said disdainfully. Many P-109 Mustang fighter pilots had contempt for the German BF-51 fighter.

In previous encounters, the BF-109 would just run away after striking, rarely engaging them head-on, which made the P-51 pilots feel helpless.

Of course, some pilots have had head-on battles with the BF-109, with both sides winning and losing half of the time.

However, the quality of German pilots at this time had seriously declined and their strength was no longer as strong as before. In comparison, the P-51 fighter still had a slight advantage.

"Sir, we should be there soon, right? Should we bomb Sicily or Pantelleria?" Jack asked his commander in an uncertain tone.

His heart was filled with anticipation, yet also a little nervousness. After all, this was an important mission, the destination was of great strategic significance, and what they were about to face was an unknown battle.

"Not sure." Soon, the commander's voice came over the radio, "Level 1 alert, all pilots, pay attention, switch channels immediately, enemy forces spotted, prepare for battle."

"Sir, have you spotted any German fighter planes?" Jack shouted excitedly when he heard that enemy planes had been spotted.

For these young pilots, combat was an exciting adventure, and they were eager to demonstrate their bravery by taking on the enemy in the sky.

"Follow my orders, step on the throttle, the target is in the northeast direction, 20 kilometers away." The voice of the U.S. fighter commander was firm and powerful, and he commanded the entire formation in an orderly manner through the radio.

The commander knew very well that the success or failure of this mission was related to the overall situation of the landing operation on the Western Front, and any mistake could lead to serious consequences.

"At an altitude of six thousand meters, they have spotted us and are climbing and attacking us." The pilot in charge of observing the enemy situation quickly reported.

In the thin air at high altitudes, the metal shells of the fighter planes flashed a cold light under the sunlight, and a fierce air battle was about to break out.

The American commanders were not as excited as the young pilots.

He knew very well that according to intelligence, the German army had a new jet aircraft - the ME262. This aircraft was extremely fast and once encountered, his own aircraft would not even be able to escape.

Therefore, he must be careful in dealing with it and be cautious in every decision.

"Damn it, another group of German fighter planes were spotted in the southwest, about a wing, damn it, be careful." Another pilot exclaimed.

The situation suddenly became more tense, and the US military formation was caught in a dilemma of being attacked from both sides.

"All fighters, step on the throttle and prepare to fire; bombers, increase altitude." The commander gave the order decisively.

As the order was issued, the entire US military formation took quick action.

The P-51 fighters, like a group of agile falcons, stepped on the throttle and rushed towards the German planes. They had deadly weapons mounted under their wings, ready to deal a fatal blow to the enemy at any time.

The B-17 bombers, under the cover of fighter jets, slowly increased their altitude, trying to find a relatively safe position in the sky to carry out their bombing mission.

At this time, German fighter planes were also approaching rapidly.

The German fighters that came to intercept this time were mainly BF-109 and FW-190, as well as a smaller number of TA-152 fighters.

Although the BF-109 fighter did not have much advantage over the P-51 in performance, it had caused a lot of trouble to the US military in previous air battles with its flexible maneuverability.

The FW-190 is a multi-purpose fighter with powerful firepower and outstanding performance in both air combat and ground attack.

The TA-152 fighter, as a new type of German fighter, has a higher ceiling and better high-altitude performance, and is an opponent that the US military cannot underestimate.

At the German airfield, a young German pilot Hans Miller was looking at the ME262 jet fighter whose engine was being replaced with a depressed look on his face.

"Damn it, I missed the battle this time." He muttered softly, his eyes full of disappointment.

For a fighter pilot, not being able to take part in a battle is like a soldier not being able to go to the battlefield, and his heart is filled with helplessness and unwillingness.

"Stop talking. You can take off just by replacing the engine. I have to do a major overhaul this time." Another pilot, Carl Schmidt, said unhappily.

His plane was even more damaged and needed a complete overhaul, which meant he would miss more combat.

"It's excellent, but it's easy to break down." Otto Weber, the engineer in charge of the maintenance, was also helpless. Although the ME262 jet fighter has advanced performance, high speed and strong firepower, and is the ace fighter of the German army, its reliability has always been a big problem.

Basically, it needs to be inspected every time it takes off, and sometimes even a major overhaul is needed, and many parts need to be replaced frequently.

This not only increased the difficulty of logistical support, but also often prevented the German army from engaging in combat at critical moments due to aircraft failures.

In the sky, the air battle has broken out.

The P-51 fighters and the German BF-109, FW-190, and TA-152 fighters were instantly intertwined, forming a chaotic battlefield.

The roar of aircraft engines, the sound of gunfire, and the whistling of missiles intertwined together and were deafening.

Fighter planes shuttled and rolled in the sky, leaving white trails across the blue sky, like a fierce aerial dance.

Jack flew a P-51 fighter and nimbly avoided the attacks of German aircraft.

He kept his eye on a BF-109, looking for an opportunity to attack.

Suddenly, he discovered a flaw in the BF-109 and pressed the shooting button without hesitation.

The machine guns spewed flames and dense bullets flew towards the BF-109. The BF-109 tried to dodge, but was still hit. Thick smoke came out of the fuselage, and it began to spin out of control and finally fell to the ground.

However, before Jack could celebrate, he found himself being targeted by an FW-190, whose pilot was also very skilled, and he kept a close eye on Jack's P-190, firing continuously.

Jack dodged left and right, trying to escape the pursuit of the FW-190.

He piloted the plane and performed one difficult maneuver after another, and the fuselage made a sharp whistling sound while flying at high speed.

Just when Jack was feeling a bit exhausted, his comrade Tom came to support him.

Tom flew his P-51 towards the FW-190 from the side, firing heavily at it.

FW-190 had to give up chasing Jack and instead deal with Tom's attack.

Under the attack of two P-51s, the FW-190 gradually fell into trouble.

Finally, it was hit in the fuel tank and exploded violently in the air, turning into a fireball.

On the other side of the battlefield, a group of B-17 bombers were struggling to gain altitude.

German fighters constantly tried to break through the defenses of American fighters and attack the bombers.

The self-defense machine gunners on the B-17 bombers were also fighting intensely. They used intensive firepower to weave a defensive network to try to prevent the German aircraft from approaching.

A German TA-152 fighter took advantage of an opportunity, broke through the defenses of the American fighters, and rushed toward a B-17 bomber.

After approaching the B-17, it quickly fired a burst of 30mm MK108 cannon.

The cannon bullets hit the wing of the B-17 accurately, and a fire immediately ignited on the wing. The B-17 began to shake and thick smoke billowed out of the fuselage.

At this critical moment, a P-51 fighter plane arrived quickly.

The pilot flew the plane and fired heavily at the TA-152.

The TA-152 had to give up attacking the B-17 and turn to engage in air combat with the P-51.

After a fierce battle, the P-51 successfully hit the TA-152, and the TA-152 flew away into the distance, trailing thick smoke.

While commanding the entire battle, the US military commander kept a close eye on the situation on the battlefield.

He constantly adjusted the deployment of fighter planes via radio, trying to find the best combat strategy in this chaotic air battle.

He knew very well that the outcome of this battle not only depended on this air operation, but also on the success or failure of the entire landing operation on the Western Front.

As the battle continued, many fighter planes on both sides were shot down.

Fighter planes kept falling to the ground with thick smoke in the sky, and explosions were heard one after another.

The battlefield was filled with smoke and the smell of war, and the shadow of death loomed over every pilot.

Jack and Tom cooperated more and more tacitly in the battle. They kept attacking German planes and gradually took the initiative on the battlefield.

Other American pilots were also fighting tenaciously. Relying on advanced fighter planes and tenacious fighting spirit, they waged a desperate battle with the German army.

The German pilots were not to be outdone. Although they did not have much advantage in the number and performance of fighter planes, they still caused considerable trouble to the US military with their rich combat experience and tenacious spirit of resistance.

BF-109, FW-190 and TA-152 fighters shuttled through the sky and engaged in fierce battles with US military aircraft.

At the airport, Hans and Karl were still anxiously waiting for their fighter planes to be repaired.

They watched the fierce air battle in the sky, their hearts filled with anxiety and desire.

They were eager to fly their fighter planes as soon as possible, join the battle, and save the situation for the German army.

"Hurry up, Otto, we are going to miss this battle." Hans urged engineer Otto anxiously.

"I'm trying my best. This engine problem is not easy to solve." Otto said with sweat on his forehead.

While he was working intensely, he watched the battle in the sky, and his heart was filled with helplessness.

As time went on, the US military gradually gained the upper hand.

Relying on their numerical advantage and the excellent combat skills of their pilots, they gradually suppressed the German aircraft.

The German fighter planes began to fall into chaos, and some began to withdraw from the battle and fly towards the rear.

"We won!" Jack shouted excitedly. He watched the German fighter planes fleeing, his heart filled with joy and pride.

In this fierce air battle, they finally won.

The U.S. military commander also breathed a sigh of relief. He issued an order to all pilots via radio: "Continue to carry out the mission and proceed according to the original plan."

So, after winning the air battle, the US military fighter fleet continued to fly towards the target.

The B-17 bomber group, under the cover of fighter jets, prepared to bomb the target. (End of this chapter)