For Buru, the outbreak of this war had come far too suddenly. They had not been prepared at all and had been caught off guard by the Germans. Although they had sent all their elite troops to the front, they still could not withstand the well-prepared German military, suffering grievous losses.
Now, Buru's mobilization was being completed step by step, with vast numbers of troops being transferred from all over the country to the western front. This gave them enough forces to resist the German offensive.
The coming winter was even more crucial for Buru. They could use these months to rest and reorganize their forces. Buru's leaders believed that, after careful preparations, their troops would certainly no longer be as vulnerable as they were now.
The panic in Joseph's heart had also vanished by this point.
"Gentlemen, the Germans are powerful now and hold the offensive. But that does not mean we must remain on the defensive forever. We can launch attacks elsewhere as well, throwing the Germans into a flurry and tying down their strength!" Joseph said.
"Comrade Joseph, do you mean launching an offensive against the Germans from another direction?" Voroshilov and Shaposhnikov both frowned.
Under the German military's fierce offensive, the Russian army was already struggling to cope. They simply did not have many troops available to launch an attack.
"Yes. I believe we can send part of our forces to strike at the Germans' vital points! If we succeed, it will open up the situation for us. It will also bring tremendous benefits to the frontal battlefield!" Joseph said.
"Comrade Joseph, if that is the case, then I believe it is feasible. But where do you intend to attack?" General Shaposhnikov asked.
"Here!" Joseph pointed at the map.
Voroshilov and Shaposhnikov immediately understood what Joseph