On the Eastern Front battlefield, the fighting was the most intense on the first day of Operation Uranus, that is, June 5, 1943.

The Allies and the Third Reich's Army Group South faced off head-on. Both sides tried their best. After the day's battle, the Allies temporarily took the initiative in the war.

The battlefield was relatively calm for the next two days.

Army Group South fully shifted to defense and fully realized the strength of the enemy. Instead of blindly colliding with it, it changed its strategy and tactics.

Mao Xiong's Don River Front Army and Southern Front Army were still charging towards the enemy. The Red Army soldiers hit the enemy's defense line like a stormy sea, causing the defense lines of the 17th Group Army and the 11th Group Army to collapse.

Both front armies advanced more than 100 kilometers and achieved the expected combat objectives.

On the evening of June 7, Zhang Shengqing, Li Zhaoying and others from the Sixth and Eighth Corps returned to the Western Expedition Army Headquarters.

Chief of Staff Wu Zhan took the lead in telling everyone about the news that China has two more super aircraft carriers entering the navy and two fleets are sailing away.

In the first three days of Operation Uranus, the main commanders of each corps stayed at the front line. They devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the battle in front of them and were unaware of what was happening behind the scenes.

When they heard these two news, everyone was shocked and cheered.

The Eastern battlefield will soon end, and China will gain a new victory.

The navy entered Europe, and China's military power spread and penetrated around the world.

These two pieces of news dispelled their fatigue from days of directing operations, and everyone started talking about it.

Jiang Dong waited until their emotions calmed down before speaking:

"All walks of life in the country are developing rapidly, and the Eastern battlefield is advancing by leaps and bounds. Everything is developing in a good direction, so you have nothing to worry about!"

"Of course, the people across the country also know the sacrifices and victories achieved by the soldiers of the Western Expedition. Everyone is waiting for our triumphant return!"

Perhaps thinking of their families back home, the officers felt sad for a moment.

Jiangdong Road:

"Operation Uranus has just begun, but we have already achieved remarkable results, which is great!"

"But..." His demeanor changed, and his tone became solemn at the same time.

"The battle is still going on. After a short rest, you must focus on combat command again."

Zhang Shengqing was a little excited. He clenched his fist and said:

"No victory, no return!"

Jia Dalin and others echoed:

"No victory, no return!"

"We must defeat German fascism!"

The headquarters was filled with high-spirited fighting spirit again, and Jiang Dong nodded with satisfaction.

Chief of Staff Wu Zhan smiled and called everyone to the combat sandbox and began to analyze the war situation in the south.

"The Sixth Army captured Turtsovka in the north of Stalingrad, and the Eighth Army reached the east bank of the Volga River. We have completed the first phase of the campaign and officially entered the core area of ​​Stalingrad!"

"The Armored Group cooperated with the Mao Xiong Don Front to attack Manstein. After Kleist was dismissed and escorted to the military court in Berlin, the remaining strength of the enemy's First Armored Group came under the command of the Army Group South headquarters."

"The enemy's tanks have completely shrunk, and the armored group army cannot find a chance for a decisive battle with the enemy's large corps for the time being."

"In the south, the southern area commanded by Malinovsky, Korzhenevich and others has recovered some oil fields. The enemy's 17th Army is shrinking its forces and shows no signs of retreat for the time being."

“One point requires special attention:”

"Guderian led the Second Armored Group around to the rear of the Mao Xiong Don River Front. The Mao Xiong Front also sent a tank group to engage in the battle. The outcome of the two sides was still undecided!"

Fu Yisheng answered:

"Guderian is one of the core founders of the blitzkrieg theory. Mao Xiong's tank army is probably in danger. Why didn't he ask for our support?"

Li Zhaoying sneered,

"Why else? We are afraid that we will steal all the results and the Red Army will not be able to explain to the Soviet people!"

Wu Zhan nodded,

"This is indeed a reason, but it is not the main reason!"

"Before the start of Operation Uranus, Mao Xiong and we both thought of Guderian's Armored Division Army. Mao Xiong's 3rd Tank Army has been hiding and waiting for Guderian to attack."

"Now that the opportunity has come, it's hard to say who will win and who will lose!"

Jiang Dong raised his hand and said:

"The Mao Xiong side has been prepared for a long time. Let's leave Guderian alone!"

"Stalingrad is the center of our next phase of operations!"

Everyone turned their attention to the location of Stalingrad on the sand table.

Li Zhaoying first said:

“The Volga River is unusually wide, all the ferries have been burned down, and it is not easy to find materials to build pontoon bridges around.”

"Paulus is well prepared, but I don't think it's appropriate to attack directly across the river!"

"The General Staff also has the same view." Wu Zhan picked up the baton and marked it on the sand table.

"The main attack on Stalingrad is the 6th Army in the north. The 8th Army will leave a small number of troops to defend the east bank of the Volga River. The large forces will go south along the river, find a suitable place to cross the river, and attack Stalingrad from the south!"

"There is the raging Volga River in the east, two large corps in the north and south directions, and our armored group in the west. In two or three days, Paulus will be surrounded by our army."

Everyone knows Jiangdong's strategic intention, which is to surround Stalingrad, force Paulus to surrender, and minimize the casualties of the troops and the consumption of materials and ammunition.

The wounded were transported back to China through air medical channels, and supplies were delivered to the frontline soldiers across thousands of miles...

Peiping spent too much on this battle, so save as much as you can.

Zhang Shengqing continued:

"The Hunter Brigade sent back news that Paulus's 6th Army and some Romanian troops have begun to re-excavate anti-tank trenches and build fortifications. The enemy made full use of the ruins of Stalingrad and built many underground hidden fortifications."

"Paulus seems to be planning to learn from the previous Stalingrad Front troops, engage in brutal street fighting with us, and hold on to the end!"

Jiangdong was not worried about this at all, he knew what Paulus was like.

As long as Paulus is put under enough pressure, his 6th Army will definitely surrender.

The napalm bombs, white phosphorus bombs and cloud explosive bombs specially prepared for Paulus have not yet been officially used.

Even a small life could not survive under such perverted firepower, and Koto thought that the soldiers of the Third Reich would not be able to survive for long.

Cleansing the ground with artillery fire is just the beginning, and the introduction of various ammunition is the highlight.

He therefore said:

"Your mission is to compress the enemy's living space and drive as many of them as possible to the ruins of Stalingrad!"

"As for how to make Paulus surrender, the headquarters has its own clever plan!"

"yes!!!"

Everyone completely trusted Jiang Dong and didn't say much after hearing the words. They all stood at attention and accepted the order.

After the meeting, Air Force Commander Zhou Yingshan came to Jiangdong and once again requested the bombing of the Third Reich homeland.

He brought many photos of Third Reich military bases taken by SkyEye high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to Jiangdong.

"They are still researching missiles and more advanced jet fighters. Judging from the photos taken, the enemy is making rapid progress!"

Zhou Yingshan said.

The photos taken by the SkyEye high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft cover the entire Eastern Front battlefield.

The reconnaissance route has been spreading from the Eastern Front battlefield to Ukraine, Poland and the Third Reich in the rear.

From the photos, Jiangdong saw the enemy's railway and road transportation lines, their missile launch bases and various types of military factories.

The capital of the Third Reich is within the combat radius of the Super Flying Fortress, and Koto has the ability to light up the entire Berlin.

After looking at all the photos, he frowned slightly and asked:

"You haven't discovered the location of the enemy's secret project yet?"

The corners of Zhou Yingshan's mouth twitched.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief. Following your instructions, we sent the SkyEye high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to focus on several places, but we haven't found anything yet!"

"This matter is of great importance. We must work harder, otherwise we will lose everything!"

"yes!!!"

Jiang Dong rubbed his chin and started thinking. After about four or five minutes, he said to Zhou Yingshan:

"Since the Air Force can't hold it any longer, let's be more direct and bomb Berlin to make the Nazis tremble in our artillery fire!"

Zhou Yingshan's face was full of surprise, and he heard Jiang Dong say:

"Order the J-5 fighter jets to escort the bomber formation!"

After the J-5 fighter jets arrived on the Eastern Front battlefield, they never had a chance to take off for combat. The ace pilots of the Air Force were almost exhausted.
Chapter completed!