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We are talking about the latest tactical theory of the Soviet Union - the large-depth strategy. It includes two tactics. The first is the large-depth attack and the large-depth elastic defense. Concentrate as many people and artillery as possible on the weak link, and then tear one or several openings with an overwhelming attack, and then the rapid armored group cuts in. The infantry division completes the occupation and expands to both sides to tear a larger opening. Advance all the way to the depth and completely destroy the enemy's logistics and defense depth.

The large-depth defense strategy is actually a variant of the national elastic defense. It does not pursue the first-line defense of the border outside the country's gate. It establishes a multi-level and multi-line defense depth, and uses cannon fodder troops to absorb and consume the enemy's offensive power, and then concentrate As many reserve teams as possible, as many fast armored groups as possible, to carry out defensive counterattacks.The battles of Stalingrad and Kursk are masterpieces of this tactic.

Whether it is offensive or defensive, the Soviets' deep tactics emphasize the reservation of sufficient reserves and the use of these troops at the most critical moment, whether they are used to block the opening after the front line is broken through, and counterattack, or not? It is used for counterattack and annihilation after the enemy's offensive is exhausted.In addition, the Soviets put extreme emphasis on firepower and always concentrated as much firepower as possible on the front of the attack. At that time, a Soviet infantry division was generally responsible for only one kilometer of frontal attack or defense, and often concentrated an artillery brigade or even an artillery division in the attack and defense. fire support.This density of artillery fire is extremely terrifying.

From the above battle examples, it seems that this tactic is a very effective and practical tactic.But I think this tactic is not so much a creative invention of the Soviets as it is a compromise of the Soviets to reality-although the Soviets have many tanks.But it is far from the point where it can be squandered casually.So the infantry became victims.Whether it is resisting the enemy's attack in a defensive battle or tearing apart the enemy's line of defense during the attack, the infantry undertakes the task of cannon fodder with great casualties (of course, generally speaking, the infantry division will be strengthened by a regiment or a brigade of tanks). Compared with the Germans and Western countries, both rely on powerful tanks to complete this task.

After tearing apart the position, the rapid group of tanks and mechanized troops penetrated in depth, and the infantry division completed the task of occupying and expanding to the two wings. This approach is actually a compromise, because the Soviet infantry division and artillery units lack motor vehicles. It is impossible to follow up the attack of the mechanized fast group, so the two forces with mismatched mobility must be separated to take on different tasks.In this way, if you run into an opponent who also likes to stay in the reserve team.The possibility of being dumped by the armored group that breaks away from the main force and breaks in alone is also quite high. "

This problem in history is actually similar to the fact that the German mechanized group was repeatedly deflated during the blitzkrieg in the middle of World War II. As the warring countries matured in anti-tank tactics, the practice of simply concentrating as many tank troops as possible to be invincible will soon be eliminated. to the iron plate.It's just that in 44, there was a huge disparity in the strength of the Soviet Union and Germany. The Germans basically had no reserve team, and the Soviet Union's large-scale offensives succeeded repeatedly. Otherwise, the situation may not be so ideal?Neither Germany's blitzkrieg nor the Soviet Union's in-depth strategy is perfect, and it will only be the final showdown of the comprehensive strength of the two countries.

"Commander-in-Chief, I understand that the Soviets are now using a large-depth elastic defense. Once we attack, the Soviets will use a large number of infantry as cannon fodder. The resistance will consume our offensive and slow down our progress. When they're exhausted, that's when they fight back, don't you, Commander-in-Chief."

"Yes, that's roughly what it means."

Rommel became silent, and Zhang Jun and Rommel began to look for a solution to the current predicament in front of the huge map.

"Report."

"read."

"The new Ukrainian government has called, and the railway from Germany to Rostov has been repaired."

"Okay, okay, order all the trains stockpiled at the border to immediately start transporting various materials to Rostov."

"Yes."

The communication officer turned and left. Zhang Jun’s face was still full of frost just now, but now it’s getting better. If all the materials are to be transported by trucks, the fuel consumed by 900 trucks is almost 40 kilometers from Germany to Rostov. It's a huge amount. Although Germany has some oil reserves temporarily at this time, it can't stand such squandering.As for the North Sea Oilfield, which has not yet begun to produce oil, it is estimated that it will not be until June. Even if oil is produced, there is no guarantee that Britain and France will not destroy it.

In order to save oil, Zhang Jun only brought 5 trucks to follow the troops, and only 4 trucks actually transported ammunition supplies, while Paul took away 65 trucks of ammunition supplies at one time, Zhang Jun's [-] troops could not Don't stop because of the supply problem, and wait for the follow-up materials to arrive.

At this time, the Central Army Group of the Wehrmacht was still fighting the Battle of Kiev. They were already far behind the SS. Anyway, the SS had already advanced 900 kilometers into the Soviet Union. Zhang Jun would never go there without sufficient supplies. Attack the huge army of the Soviet Union.

Well now, as soon as the train passes through, Zhang Jun's logistics will not be under any pressure at all. It will take a day and a night to transport materials from the border to Rostov, so Zhang Jun thought of a solution.

"Commander-in-Chief, have you thought of a way?"

"Of course, my Mr. Rommel, I am now entrusted with a task to gather all our pontoon troops and river crossing troops. The more the better."

"Are we going to..."

"Of course, why not!!!"

Rommel was busy mobilizing the pontoon and bridge troops, because when Zhang Jun formulated the Barbarossa plan, he thought that there would be a force that would go deep into the Soviet Union's Asia-Europe dividing line. Jun's SS pontoon bridge unit was quite large, and the equipment for crossing the river was relatively complete. Almost every division had a pontoon bridge battalion.

"Order, order the commander of the Italian SS, General Vincent, to meet me at the headquarters immediately."

"Yes"

……

It was Vincent's own choice to go to the "dead place - Orsk". When Vincent received the order from the deputy commander in chief to mobilize the pontoon troops, Vincent knew it was time to play by himself, and quickly used his hair After sorting out his palms, the commander-in-chief's summoning order came soon. Vincent was already ready, and he stepped into the car at the entrance of the military gate and left in a hurry.

"Report, Italian SS Commander Vincent is here to receive a combat mission."

"Hehe, you boy, you love selling foreign goods, are you in a hurry? When you arrive in Orsk and face besieged from all sides, you won't think so."

"No, I promise."

"Okay, I hope so, come here, Vincent, and I'll explain it to you."

"Yes Commander-in-Chief."

Vincent quickly ran to Zhang Jun's side. Zhang Jun pointed the command stick in his hand to the [-] kilometers north of Stalingrad, and began to say:

"Here is where your troops cross the river. We will use eight armored divisions to open the way for you, escort you to the Volga River crossing, and follow you with three infantry divisions and one supplementary division, as well as 3 trucks. Matter is also on the road with you. When you cross the Volga River, you must go straight to Orsk at the fastest speed. Never attack the enemy's city on the road. This area is all plains. There are roads but no roads for your convoy. All are passable.

When you arrive at Orsk, immediately attack with all your strength. There are basically no Soviet troops there. After occupying the city, immediately clear out the central square of the city. The central square of Orsk is very huge, with a length of more than 2000 meters from east to west. It is more than 1000 meters wide from north to south. After you clean it up a bit, it will be used as our air force base. I will immediately send two air regiments with 328 planes there. In addition to supporting operations, the air force also needs to bomb all the railway and road hubs of the Soviet Union.

In this case, you are going deep alone. Apart from airlifting supplies to you, it is difficult for me to have reinforcements for you. Vincent, please tell me clearly, can you complete the mission successfully and successfully? "

"Hi! Hitler, Commander-in-Chief Vincent has absolute confidence in completing the mission, but...but..."

"But what, you kid, don't think of a bad idea again, and make me the owner of the old man!!!"

"Hehe, the Commander-in-Chief still understands me!! Can the Commander-in-Chief give me another five thousand truckloads of supplies?"

"If you don't believe me, I will give you up to 1 vehicles. We are in a life-and-death battle in Baku."

"Okay, Commander-in-Chief, as long as I go out, the distance is long, so there are many problems with tanks and trucks. You can send me some repair troops and spare parts. In addition, we are surrounded by the Soviets on all sides. The wounded soldiers must be repaired." treatment, so I need more medicines and doctors."

"I can satisfy you with this. I will send you three repair camps and a field hospital, and I will give you twice as many accessories and medicines."

"Thank you Commander-in-Chief, when will we do it?"

"Depart on time at 5:30 tomorrow morning, you will prepare now."

"Hi! Hitler."

……

Why did Zhang Jun insist on letting Vincent pass through to the death of the Soviet Union when he knew that there was a major enemy situation in Baku? In fact, Vincent is like a nail in the heart of the Soviet Union, as long as Vincent stands firm , The painful days of the Soviet Union are coming. Of course, Vincent and the others are also in extreme danger. Zhang Jun's move of running thousands of miles comes from later generations-thousands of miles into the Dabie Mountains, which directly kicked off the prelude to the strategic counterattack.

Zhang Jun’s move is basically the same. Cutting off the roads and railways of the Soviet Union, so that the Soviet Union has no chance to retreat the Moscow factories to the Ural industrial zone, and at the same time can cut off the connection between the Asian part of the Soviet Union and the European part.Once this strategy is achieved, I don't know how long the Soviet Union can last.

... (To be continued..)