Kingdom of Ukraine, Donetsk, this has become the headquarters of German D Army Group. At the same time, the three most elite armies among the Ukrainian Army, namely the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd armies, will also cooperate with Army Group and be included in the sequence of Army Group. Chief of Staff of the Kingdom of Ukraine General Maxim, rushed here personally to coordinate the command of the troops.
Kingdom of Ukraine's army has been trained by the officer corps sent by Germany over the years. The weapons equipped are also German-style weapons. It can be said that they are students of the Imperial Army. Of course, in terms of heavy weapons and Armored Weapons, Ukrainian Army is far from comparable to the German Army. But even so, their combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated. At least, in the war, it will not become a burden to German military.
General D Army Group Headquarters, Commander Brauchitsch, is discussing Operations Department deployment with several Army Group Commander.
"Everyone, in the past few days, we have been using artillery and aircraft to attack the Russian army's Southern Front Army. Now, they have been besieged by us in this area southeast of Donetsk. Our various ministries have been mobilized in place and can launch attacks against the Russian army's Encirclement Offensive at any time." General Brauchitsch said.
Army Group's mission is to capture Yuzefgrad. However, their first goal is to deal with the Russian army Southern Front Army that has invaded Kingdom of Ukraine territory. After these hundreds of thousands of Russian troops are eliminated, the strength of the entire Lower Volga River Basin and Don River basin Russian army will be greatly reduced. By then, their chances of winning Yuzefgrad will undoubtedly be greater.
"Your Excellency Commander, the three armies of Kingdom of Ukraine are already in place. Our second round of mobilization has also begun. If the troops are insufficient, we can invest more troops." General Maxim stated. Kingdom of Ukraine almost unconditionally stands on the side of Germany and obeys their orders.
"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, we have assembled a total of six armies, and our strength is almost twice that of Russians. In addition, they have been shelled and bombed by us for several days, and their strength has been greatly damaged. It is no longer a problem to deal with them." General Brauchitsch said.
General Maxim nodded. He was just worried that the Russian army would break out of the encirclement and cause greater damage to Ukraine other places. After all, the war is being fought on their soil, and they must do their best to control the scope of the war.
"Tomorrow morning, the 2nd Army will launch an attack to cut off the Russians' retreat. Several other armies will begin to besiege the Russians. This time, we must eliminate all the Russian Southern Front!" General Brauchich ordered.
If their combat operation this time is successful, then Army Group will become the first unit to eliminate a Russian front army. This will make them stand out in front of His Majesty the Emperor.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander!" the other generals replied one after another.
At the same time, Kremlin, Voroshilov and Shaposhnikov were still trying to persuade Joseph.
Although, Joseph has made it clear that the frontline troops will not be allowed to retreat without permission, nor will they be allowed to lose an inch of their territory. However, Voroshilov and Shaposhnikov did not give up. Especially when the situation Southern Front Army is facing now is becoming increasingly dangerous. If you are not careful, this front army may be eaten by Germany people in one bite. In that case, it will be an unprecedented heavy blow to the Russian army.
"Comrade Joseph, Northwestern Front Army, Western Front, and Southwestern Front are all keeping fighting. Germany's offensive is very fierce, but they are still trying their best to defend. However, Southern Front Army's current situation is very dangerous. Germany and Ukraine have already assembled nearly twice as many troops as Southern Front Army. If Southern Front Army cannot withdraw in time, they may be eaten by Germany!" said Voroshilov.
Joseph frowned tightly. Of course he could see that Southern Front Army was in danger now. German military used too many troops in this round of attack. Together with the army of the slave country, Buru did not have any advantage in terms of military strength, and was even at a disadvantage. In addition, the Germany people were well prepared and the combat effectiveness of their troops was much stronger than that of the Russian army. This made them completely at a disadvantage in this battle.
"What is Comrade Marshal Budyonny's attitude?" Joseph asked.
"Joseph is organizing together. Comrade Marshal Budyonny hopes to withdraw Ukraine and return to our land for defense! Moreover, he hopes to get more reinforcements." Shaposhnikov said.
"Withdraw Ukraine?" The expression on Joseph's face kept changing.
Invading Ukraine and punishing Ukraine was considered a victory by him. Buru's publicity agency also promoted it vigorously before. If the Russian army evacuates Ukraine at this time, what will other people think? At that time, he will be embarrassed.
"Let Comrade Marshal Budyonny continue to hold on. In addition, please mobilize reinforcements for the Southern Front Army!" Joseph said.
Joseph would rather let Southern Front Army go deep into the trap and let hundreds of thousands of people die in battle than have his face be damaged and his prestige damaged. If that happens, then his rule may be threatened.
Voroshilov and Shaposhnikov had no choice but to say nothing more. They both knew that Joseph was a very stubborn person, and once he decided something, he would not change it. If you say more, it will only make him more disgusted. The two of them could only send more reinforcements to the Southern Front Army as much as possible. However, it is very difficult to say whether Southern Front Army can persist until that time.
Ukraine, a Small Town southeast of Donetsk. The headquarters of the Russian army Southern Front Army is placed here.
"Comrade Marshal, Telegram belongs to Moscow!" A staff officer placed Telegram on Marshal Budyonny's desk.
Marshal Budyonny looked a little ugly after looking at Telegram.
"Alas! It seems that this time, we have to fight to the death here!"
Marshal Budyonny suggested withdrawing Ukraine. In that case, even if they were no match for German military, they could still continue to retreat. However, Joseph rejected their suggestion. Then, Southern Front Army will undoubtedly have only one way to fight to the death. He believed that the Germany people's attack would begin soon. By then, they will be at a critical moment of life and death.