Russian Northwestern Front Army Headquarters, commanders General Kurochkin, Political Commissar Lieutenant General Bogatkin, chief of staff Lieutenant General Vatutin frowned. Although after the fall of Ulyanovsk, Northwestern Front Army was rebuilt and its military strength was strengthened. The current Northwestern Front Army has eight infantry armies and one tank army, with a total strength of nearly 1.5 million people.
But unfortunately, the German military Army Group A they encountered included, in addition to three German military group armies, one Finland group army and three Baltic States group armies, with a total strength of 1.4 million people. The military strength of both sides can be said to be almost the same. The combat effectiveness of the Finland army and Baltic States army is no worse than that of the Russian army. Even the newly formed troops of the Russian army may not be as effective as the troops of Finland and Baltic States. This also made them unable to withstand the fierce attack of German military Army Group A, and they were beaten back steadily.
As the positions continued to be lost, the Russian army 1st Tank Army Corps was also severely damaged by the two Armored Divisions of German military, and Russian Northwestern Front Army became even more unable to resist German offensive.
"Comrades, the frontline defenses are constantly being broken through by Germany people, and our losses are very heavy. However, Comrade Joseph has issued a death order again, prohibiting us from retreating! Now, what should we do?" General Kurochkin said with a dark face.
Lieutenant General Bogatkin and Lieutenant General Vatutin also have no good solution. After all, facing the current situation, they have no choice but to make a comeback. If they retreat, they may be able to retain some of their troops. However, that would disobey Joseph's order. Joseph, who was in a rage, would definitely not let them go easily. But if you stick to it, then the entire Northwestern Front Army may be eaten by German military. In that case, the situation will be even more unfavorable to them.
Like the leaders of the Northwestern Front Army, the commanders of the Russian Southwestern Front Army General Kilponos, Political Commissar Lieutenant General Zheltov and the chief of staff Lieutenant General Purkaev are also worried. In last year's battle, several armies under Southwestern Front were crippled and suffered heavy losses. However, after a winter, several armies were replenished and regained their strength. In addition, three armies were strengthened, bringing the total strength of Southwestern Front to 8 infantry armies and one air force army. However, their opponent is German military's powerful Army Group C. In addition to the five German military group armies, this Army Group also includes Ukraine, Hungary, and Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia and Puppet Troops in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The number of these Puppet Troops is as high as two million.
What's more, the powerful German military 9th Armored Army Corps is also here. German military In this Army Group, three thousand tanks were also gathered. The number of tanks owned by several infantry groups of the Russian Southwestern Front Army is less than one-third of the number of tanks owned by German Army Group C. With such a huge gap in strength between the two sides, you can imagine how difficult it would be for the Russian army to resist German offensive.
Facing German Army Group C's fierce attack, Russian Southwestern Front Army simply couldn't resist it. Over the past week, several army groups have been disabled. The remaining group armies are also in danger. The entire Russian Southwestern Front Army defense line is undoubtedly in danger. Once Russian Southwestern Front Army is eliminated, then German Army Group C can march straight in and directly attack Moscow's city.
"Comrades, we need reinforcements. Our enemies are stronger than us. Their troops are almost three times ours. Their tanks are also three times ours. Under the Germany people's attack, our troops suffered heavy losses. If there are no reinforcements, we will not be able to withstand the Germany people's attack. Once we are defeated by the Germany people, the Germany people will be able to advance directly to the Moscow people. At that time, we will have no power to stop the Germany people." Russian Southwestern Front Army Commander General Kilponos said.
"Yes, Comrade Commander is right. The disparity in strength between us and the enemy is too great. Under such circumstances, there is no way for us to compete with the Germany people. We must get more reinforcements!" Political Commissar Lieutenant General Zheltov also said.
"Comrade Purkaev, in the name of Area Army Headquarters, sends Telegram to Moscow, requesting reinforcements. Otherwise, we will not be able to withstand the Germany people's attack." General Kilponos said.
"Yes, Comrade Commander. But if this happens, will it cause Comrade Joseph's dissatisfaction?" Lieutenant General Purkayev was a little worried. They all know very well that Joseph is very intolerable to the news of the defeat on the front line.
General Kilponos couldn't help but hesitate. If Joseph knew that Southwestern Front would be defeated, their generals might not end well either.
"Send Telegram! If we don't send Telegram and we are defeated by the Germany people, Comrade Joseph will not let us go either!" General Kilponos said.
"Yes, Comrade Commander." Lieutenant General Purkaev replied.
At the same time, less than a hundred kilometers away from the Russian Southwestern Front Army headquarters, in the German Army Group C headquarters, the 9 Army Group Commander Marshal Rommel was talking to General Commander Franz? Feng Leeb of the 7th Group.
"General Leeb, Russian Southwestern Front Army, are about to be cornered by us. We have eliminated their 37th and 40th Army Corps. In addition, there are two more armies that have been disabled by us. The remaining four armies are constantly retreating. If We can assemble all the Armored Forces to launch a large-scale rapid assault, and we can completely defeat them. As long as we kill the remaining troops of the Russian army in the southwest, the road to Moscow will be smooth and smooth!" Marshal Rommel said.
General Franz? Feng? Leeb nodded. "Your Excellency, compared to Army Group B, our light in this war is really not much. If we can defeat Russian Southwestern Front Army and be the first to launch an attack on Moscow, that will be very good."
Marshal Rommel shook his head. "There is no point in fighting for the first unit to attack Moscow. After defeating Russian Southwestern Front Army, we turned to attack Russian Western Front Army's flanks, equipped with Army Group B, and ate them up. This is the most important thing! The threat to Russians is also the greatest!"