Buru In the west, the fierce battle continues. Several Army Group of German military are still launching fierce attacks on the Russian defense line. However, the Russian army, which suffered heavy losses, could only rely on a few cities for defense. Moreover, he is still surrounded by German military.
Smolensk, an important city in the west of Russia, is also the western gateway of Moscow. Russian Western Front Army's headquarters. But now, Smolensk is surrounded by German Army Group B. German military 8th Armored Army Corps has advanced to fifty kilometers away from Smolensk the East, and looks like it is about to launch an attack on Moscow.
Although the Russian army clearly knew that German military was still two to three hundred kilometers away from Moscow, it was impossible to attack Moscow before solving the remaining enemies of Western Front. But even so, the top Russian military officials sent additional troops to the surrounding areas of Moscow to ensure the safety of Moscow. After all, it is the capital of Russia and their heart. Once Moscow is breached by German military, the entire Buru may be destroyed. Therefore, the safety of Moscow is very important and cannot be compromised.
The headquarters of German Army Group B is located less than twenty kilometers away from Smolensk. General Guderian, did not stay at 8th Armored Army Corps. Because, according to Operation Barbarossa, German military only needs to capture Smolensk at this stage of the battle. Next, the entire army must turn to defense. Buru's winter is very cold. Even German military made a lot of preparations before attacking. But whether it can persist in such a cold winter, no one knows. Therefore, German military's attack on Buru this time was generally cautious. It was not like Führer in another time and space, who launched an attack rashly before being fully prepared. In the end, the seemingly powerful German military inevitably failed.
"Everyone, now our only combat mission is Smolensk. By capturing Smolensk, the first phase of the combat mission will be over. Therefore, when the troops will switch to defense depends on when you capture Smolensk!" General Guderian said.
"Your Excellency Commander, there are not many Russian troops in Smolensk city, with less than 300,000 people left. The surrounding Russian troops have also been defeated or eliminated by us, and Buru does not seem to have any The intention is to further send reinforcements to Smolensk. Therefore, there should be no big problem in capturing Smolensk," Commander of the 3rd Army Corps Fedor von General Bock said.
"8th Armored Army Corps is just east of Smolensk. If Russians wants to reinforce Smolensk, it must defeat them first. Otherwise, Russians must defeat them first. If so, don't even think about getting close to Smolensk," Lieutenant General 13th Army Corps Commander Georg von Kuchler said.
The other generals also laughed.
Attending this meeting, in addition to the generals of German Army Group B, there were also Commander of the Polish Army's five armies and Commander of 1st Belarusian Army Corps.
However, in the meeting, the generals of these slave countries almost had no say. They could only listen to the German Empire's orders. This time in the attack on Smolensk, the armies of Poland and Belarus will also participate. After all, casualties in street fighting are often very high, and even German military will suffer considerable casualties. In such a battle, the army of the slave country can be filled in.
"Now, the Russian troops in the Smolensk city have become turtles in the urn. Next, all we need to do is get rid of them all! Your Excellency Commander, we can launch an attack at any time!" Fedor von General Bock said.
General Guderian nodded. "Everyone, the attack on Smolensk will begin tomorrow. 3rd Army Corps, Polish 1st Army Corps, 2nd Army Corps and 1st Belarusian Army Corps are involved in the attack on Smolensk. Within half a month, Smolensk must be captured and the Russian army inside is eliminated."
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander!" several generals replied,
"Other troops can move to the defense line. Russia Winter is coming. A large amount of winter supplies are being transported from the rear. We must build a strong defense line before winter comes. Wait for Russians's counterattack in the cold winter. By next winter, it is time for us to take down Moscow!" General Guderian said.
The mission of the German Army Group B is to capture Moscow. The mission of Army Group C is the same as theirs. Similarly, these two group armies, which have assembled the main force of the German Army, still need to deal with the main force of the Russian army before they can capture Moscow. In this case, they can successfully win Moscow.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander." A trace of enthusiasm flashed in everyone's eyes. If we can win Moscow, this will undoubtedly be exciting for everyone. After all, Moscow is the capital of Buru. Taking this place may mean that the war can end.
When Army Group B of German military was preparing to attack Smolensk, Army Group C of German military was also attacking Kursk and Voronezh. The remaining troops of the Russian Southwestern Front Army were huddled in these two cities, struggling to hold on, and it was only a matter of time before they were eliminated by German Army Group C.
In the northwest of Buru, the army of Ulyanovsk, German military Army Group A, Baltic States, formerly known as St. Petersburg, and the army of Finland also surrounded the city. The remnants of the Northwestern Front Army, led by the Russian general Kuznetsov, are holding on to this city named after Buru the great Leader.
Although, the Russian army is ready to hold on to Ulyanovsk. However, they are not only at an absolute disadvantage in terms of soldiers. At the same time, after being surrounded, the supply line was also cut off. The Russian troops stationed in the Ulyanov city, as well as the millions of Buru people, had no source of food. The food in the city simply cannot last long. By that time, I'm afraid there will be no need for German military to launch an attack. Just continuing the siege will be enough to starve to death all the Russian troops and those Russians in the city.
Of course, Army Group A and others did not pin their hopes on the siege. General Blomberg hopes to capture this city before General Winter. Although, Ulyanov types are larger and more difficult to conquer than Smolensk. But General Blomberg believes that they will be able to succeed.