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Chapter 112 [Hall of Fame - Zhukov] (2.8k)

Players have limited access to information, and they have almost no contact with high-ranking officials in the Empire, the Soviet Union, or federations such as Britain and France. It is also difficult for them to obtain useful information from ordinary NPCs.

The only way to learn about it is through the Hall of Fame's introduction.

Although it's not unlocked and the introduction is short, after looking at it for a long time, I've already become familiar with many of the features.

Mo Xiaomo opened the Hall of Fame.

They quickly found the general whose name matched exactly the one on the document.

Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov (to be unlocked)

[Title: Soviet Hero, Red War God]

Military Rank: Soviet Marshal

[Biography: He was a military genius born into poverty, rising from a cavalryman in Tsarist Russia to a Soviet marshal. He shattered the myth of "imperial invincibility" on the European continent beneath the walls of Soviet cities.]

[Famous quote: Personnel, weapons, and military thought—these are the three fundamental elements of an army.]

[Exclusive plot: To be unlocked]

[Exclusive biography: To be unlocked]

[Note: Participating in the immersive storyline gives you the chance to unlock famous figures from World War II. Unlocking them will unlock separate storylines and biographical CGs (perhaps as their advisor, participating in "Operation Bagration" and experiencing the awe-inspiring spectacle of a massive deep-penetration attack involving millions of troops).]

"It's really him!"

"etc?!"

"Look at this at the very end of the introduction?!"

"Great depth?!"

Mo Xiaomo seemed to have discovered a new continent and quickly opened her tactical database:
"Is it that deep penetration tactic?"

The viewers in the live stream were stunned. Holy crap?

Soon, cards representing deep penetration tactics appeared on the screen of the live stream.

【Great Depth Tactics (World War II/Modern Warfare)】

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Introduction: Based on "continuous battles," this strategy advocates a large-scale war of attrition through a series of consecutive attacks, consuming the enemy and preventing them from reorganizing their defenses (not suitable for small nations).

at this time.

On the left side of the live stream screen was an introduction to [Zhukov], and on the right side was an introduction to [Deep Battle Tactics]. Looking at these two introductions...

The fans on Earth feel like they've discovered a new continent.

so.
Is the Empire's offensive slowing down due to supply shortages, or is it also due to this deep penetration tactic?
Mo Xiaomo opened the official website's real-time map, which was placed below the two introductions, making it very simple and clear.

"hiss--"

"Now I can understand it clearly."

"First, there's the general commanding the Soviet Federation, a big shot in the Hall of Fame!"

"Part of the reason for the Empire's blitzkrieg was the inability to keep up with the supply problem, and another part was the deep battle tactics used by the commanders of this Soviet Federation."

"The continuous battles have exhausted the Empire's advance and leveled the playing field, so now the entire front line looks almost flat."

"Of course, except for the armored army group commanded by Guderian in the northwest."

"However, since he's the only one who broke through, there's no way to encircle him, because someone from the other side would also need to break through."

As Mo Xiaomo explained, the viewers in the live stream seemed to be watching a game of chess between the military leaders of the Empire and the Soviet Union on a real-time map.

The empire, which had swept across Europe with its invincible 'blitzkrieg' tactics, had finally encountered an opponent it could not conquer.

At this time.

A comment floated across the screen in the live stream.

The Hall of Fame biography of Guderian mentions that he was defeated at the gates of the Soviet Union. Could this be the case?

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening, and the viewers in the live stream started sending out a barrage of comments.

[Holy crap? You're kidding? With our current supply situation, if we can't advance any further, this is definitely where we'll end up!]

Does this count as witnessing history?

Wake up! What kind of history is this game? The entire 'Earth' in this game is fictional!

[Hiss—Guderian vs. Zhukov? Anyone want to go to the front lines and broadcast some footage?]

[It's still a long way off. The Battle of Moscow has just begun; it's bound to take some time.]

[That's right, and during the CG footage of the Red Square Parade, it was snowing heavily in Moscow. In the game, it's only late October, so it'll be a while before it snows again.]

[It's over. Little Mozi, the self-proclaimed "father of blitzkrieg," is about to be defeated by his master in no time.]

The comments section is filled with all sorts of things.

Mo Xiaomo started studying the introduction to deep battle tactics, and then checked the data from the time the Empire Blitzkrieg against the Soviet Federation began.

As she researched the information, Mo Xiaomo couldn't help but gasp in astonishment:

"40. 35. Kyiv has 85 people." "My God."

"From the time the Empire launched its blitzkrieg against the Soviet Federation until now, nearly two million Soviet soldiers have died or been captured."

"Why are there still so many troops?!"

Mo Xiaomo then posted this data on top of the real-time map.

The viewers in the live stream were also a bit confused. Looking at the battle line stretching over two thousand kilometers between the Soviet Federation and the Empire, they finally realized something was wrong.

At this point, the empire's advance was becoming increasingly difficult due to its overly long battle lines and supply lines.

Meanwhile, the Soviet Union was resisting the Imperial forces along a front of more than 2,000 kilometers, and it seemed to be doing well.

but!

Is this the case now, with the Soviet Union having already lost nearly two million troops?!
I can't even imagine how many troops the entire Soviet Union would have had if it hadn't lost those nearly two million soldiers—millions upon millions.

Mo Xiaomo looked at the description on the [Deep Tactics] card:
"Now I finally understand what it means when it says (small countries cannot use this)."

"The troops lost by the Soviet Federation alone are enough to arm the million-strong armies of two Polish federations. The front lines between the Empire and the Soviet Union are now long enough to stretch across several Polands."

"It seems that big countries are better, unlike small countries, which are all gone now."

After saying that, Mo Xiaomo suddenly didn't know what to say next.

The viewers in the live stream gradually came to their senses and fell silent. This was now purely a battle of attrition, and those in Europe who couldn't compete were no longer viable.

It's not just about weapons, equipment, ammunition, and supplies; it's also about manpower.
hiss--

Humans have become expendable resources too?!

The viewers in the live stream were shocked.

The discoveries in Mo Xiaomo's live stream, along with the upload of the live video, have added a lot to the worldview of 'Earth', especially regarding the Soviet Federation.

What's even more unexpected is the 'consumption' of war.

It wasn't just about supplies; it eventually turned into a loss of personnel. The Empire could cause the Soviet Union to lose nearly two million troops, but the Soviet Union still had a steady stream of troops to replenish its ranks.

The discussion on player forums regarding the Empire and the Soviet Union has shifted from the Empire being invincible to a 30/70 split.

The main reason is that, as the analysis progresses, more and more players are bringing their data together.

The more you understand, the more you can comprehend the overwhelming dominance that 'large countries' have over 'small countries' in this game.

Since there are only six federations on Earth, and their territories are not much different and are basically the same, many Earth netizens don't feel anything.

But what if we put ourselves in the context of 'Earth' in this game and become one of the small countries?

You are a federal prime minister, and you command an army of one million!

However.
Your neighbor on the left has an army of three million, and your neighbor on the right has an army of six million.
Losing your million-strong army would be a catastrophic disaster.

They lost a million troops, but then pulled out two million more.
Players on Blue Star, having all experienced being the 'Prime Minister of Poland,' felt a chill run down their spines when recalling the scene and the current situation.

The countries on this 'Earth' are truly outrageous.

Blue Star is better; the six major federations are all about the same.
The Battle of Moscow in the game is still in full swing.

Skyshark Live.

In Fang Ming's live broadcast room.

One day has passed in reality, but two days and one night have passed in the game.

[Achievement conditions: 2/15 (days)]

The requirements for obtaining the medal gradually increase, meaning that you can get the medal as long as you persist for 13 days.

But
Fang Ming doubted whether anyone could really survive 15 days.

Or should I prepare my own food and survive for 15 days?
In just two days and one night, Fang Ming was already questioning his existence from the pursuit. Who would use more than twenty tanks to chase after such a small, defeated army?!

There were even military dogs, what a joke.

If they hadn't jumped into the mud pit that afternoon and gotten covered in mud, they might have already been caught by the military dogs.

It was late October in the Soviet Union, and November was just around the corner.

It had just rained heavily, and I had been lying in the mud for half a day. You can imagine how uncomfortable it was.

As darkness fell and a chill set in, the sky gradually darkened.

The group, who were freezing in the mud, slowly climbed out. Fang Ming, who was almost numb from the cold, turned around and looked at his team members.

There were originally twelve people.

But after two days and one night of pursuit, only eight remain, with 13 days left until the end.
Fang Ming took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly from the cold:

"Everyone, take your gear and quickly find a grove of trees."

"Get out of the wind."

"Luckily it's the end of October and it hasn't snowed yet, otherwise we might have frozen to death if it had."

"Hurry up and go."

What Fang Ming didn't know was that in a few days, the calendar on 'Earth' would be in November, and November of 1941 was exceptionally cold.

(P.S.: Thanks to everyone's support, the reading background is now available. Details on how to claim it can be found in the book club community.)
(Just replying. I really don't have any drafts saved up because I need to adjust them based on the daily content and ensure there's new content every day, so I don't dare to save any. However, the outlines for the extra chapters are almost finished, and I'll definitely finish them before the 15th.)
(End of this chapter)