Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 46: Provisional Command Department

　　"So I said, according to the current battlefield situation, we cannot make too optimistic estimates. I think we must be fully prepared before launching an attack. After all, we have spent more than half a month here. France. The army has plenty of time to re-adjust their deployment on the Wei Gang defense line. The reconnaissance report we have just obtained also shows a new situation. Wei Gang has distributed their latest 30 reserve infantry divisions. The defensive line along the Somme. Although these troops are second-line troops, they have built very strong defensive positions. As long as relying on these positions, even second-rate troops can cause a lot of casualties to our offensive troops. "

　　 Having said these words, the former Chief of the High Command of the National Defense Forces, General Jodel Artillery General, gave the sitting generals and marshals a slight glance, and then respectfully nodded to Xu Jun who was sitting at the chairperson of the conference table. Down.

　　 Xu Jun didn't say anything about Yodel's speech. He was looking at the latest sketch of the battlefield with raised eyebrows and mouth. Seeing that Master Marshal didn't say anything, the other generals and marshals quickly began to express their opinions.

　　"General Yordel’s words make sense. Now we are not facing the unprepared enemies of two months ago. So any deep, high-speed offensive will be a risky action. We will do it. The good enemy has found the psychological preparation to deal with our offensive methods. We do not have a great advantage in the comparison of forces. The offensive speed of most of our infantry units is not satisfactory. If they encounter difficulties If the enemy is cleaned up, it will be difficult for them to complete the task of protecting the flanks of the armored forces. If the armored forces continue to rush and drive straight in like the early days of the war, they will be digging their own graves. I think General Guderian should have a great deal of this Deep understanding."

　　 Marshal Keitel, Chief of Staff of the Wehrmacht Headquarters, nodded and said that now he is unwilling to give up any opportunity to stimulate Guderian.

　　 In fact, he has never had any real hatred against this tank expert who likes leapfrog reports very much. Even if he had any dissatisfaction with the chief of staff, he opened his eyes because of Hitler’s favor. Closed and let it go.

　　 But things are different now. This general’s report almost sent Rondestedt to the gallows. If it weren’t for Marshal Reinhardt’s protection, Rondestedt might have been secretly executed by the SS. Up. And all of this was caused by the tank expert’s disobedience to the order. For Keitel, who firmly maintained the tradition of the German military regiment, this kind of undisciplined defying order and reporting the murder of his commander beyond the ranks is even the case. No matter how talented he is, he cannot continue to remain in the glorious Wehrmacht.

　　"Marshal Keitel, you..."

　　 Guderian heard the meaning of Keitel’s words. He jumped up and just wanted to refute it. As a result, he saw that the generals and marshals who were sitting had a hostile look in their eyes, and he was guilty in his heart. He sat down, and what he wanted to say was forcibly swallowed into his stomach. For a while, the hot-blooded tank genius's face was flushed.

　　 Guderian felt a deep grievance. He wanted to tell the generals that he knew that his report caused serious trouble, but he did not expect this result at the time. If he knew it, he would definitely Wouldn't do it like this. But he knew that no one would listen to him. Everything had been messed up by the arrogance and childish thoughts he had shown before them.

　　The generals and marshals threw Guderian aside, and they began a heated discussion about what tactics should be used to break the French defense.

　　 At this time, Xu Jun raised his head. The generals and marshals quickly stopped their discussions and quarrels. They looked at the true master of Germany now. Xu Jun's eyes swept across the faces of these marshals and generals one by one, and finally, he stopped his eyes on the handsome armored commander.

　　 Xu Jun knows where Guderian’s problem lies. He is spoiled by Hitler. Although he has military talent, he can only be regarded as a baby in politics. When he disobeyed the order, he did not understand the true meaning of Rondstedt's request to stop the attack, but if he knew the meaning and background of this truce, he might not stay in place to repair it. His tank.

　　This person has always been difficult to resist his hopes of honor and victory, so violating orders will definitely happen. It was because of his political naivety that he would leapfrog to Hitler and report Rondstedt's case. If he had a little political mind at the time, things would definitely not go to the present level. .

　　During the Battle of Dunkirk, the Cypress Army and his armored forces cooperated very well. So Guderian's impression of Xu Jun has always been very good. And Xu Jun's tactics and strategy have also made Guderian admire him. Guderian once told his men that this young marshal was indeed a genius who could art warfare. To be honest, he was willing to fight under the leadership of this apostle. So after learning the news of the resignation of the army commander, he immediately fell to the camp of these marshals and generals. From his reckless behavior, it can be seen that he is just a warlike and excellent soldier, a soldier who loves military career.

　　 Xu Jun now wants La Guderian to give it a hand, because he has seen that if he does not do this, Guderian will sooner or later be kicked out of the German military by those commanders who were bullied by Hitler. This will be a huge loss that cannot be made up for both Germany and himself, and Xu Jun will never allow this to happen.

　　 But what method should be used to make up for Guderian’s mistake? Xu Jun decided to give this tank expert a chance, a chance to regain respect and trust among army generals, and a chance to give all the generals An opportunity to prove his personal worth.

　　"Marshal Keitel." Xu Jun showed his signature confident smile on his face.

　　 "Yes, sir."

　　 Keitel respectfully agreed that he, like all the generals sitting here, has put everything he has on the apostle of God. But finally the performance of the apostle not only did not disappoint him but also made him very satisfied.

　　 Keitel clearly knew that even without his own support, this person could win the battle with his personal strength and wisdom, so he did not dare to show any credit in front of this person.

　　 And he believed that other generals were the same as he thought. This man is stronger and shrewd than Hitler. In addition to his admirable wisdom and achievements, he possesses the kind of ubiquitous power for everyone. It brings an invisible pressure, a pressure that makes anyone think about the consequences before betraying him.

　　 They once doubted whether it was the right choice to send this apostle of God to the throne of the Führer. If this person is not as noble as he showed, then the disaster this person will bring to Germany will definitely be more serious than Hitler. And no one will be able to stop him then. But now it seems that their worries are really unnecessary. Keitel believes that he looks at people. This man is indeed a great leader. You can see it from the eyes of the German navy submarines who have only been with him for four days. It can be seen from the eyes of the captured British navy.

　　"We really can’t underestimate the French. The line of defense they pieced together is not as vulnerable as it seems. I think about this, the marshals and generals we are sitting in should have already achieved it. Reached a consensus." Xu Jun paused here when he said, he looked at the officers on the left and right, everyone was nodding to him in agreement.

　　"Now, the key question is how do we tear the French defense line apart, and where should we choose to tear it apart. I listened to everyone’s discussion before, and it seems that everyone has different views on this point. And opinions. What I want to say now is my opinion on this battle."

　　 Xu Jun stood up and walked to the huge map of France hanging on the wall behind him. The marshals and generals quickly sat upright, their eyes fixed on Xu Jun, everyone was looking forward to this A recognized military genius can once again come up with a brilliant campaign plan.

　　"Our current front-line troop deployment is almost in a straight line. The 4th, 6, 18, 9, 2, 12, and 16 groups lined up to confront the French. The follow-up troops of the B group finally gathered. And the troops of Army Group A have also been supplemented. The overall form is very beneficial to us. The French troops facing us are almost all infantry troops, and their tank troops have been severely damaged in the previous battles. I don't think At this point in time, the French will be able to find a countermeasure against our offensive tactics. I can assure you of this. Please wait for me to finish, General Yordel." Xu Jun waved his hand to stop Yordel who wanted to speak.

　　"This is not my guessing, this is the conclusion I have analyzed from the deployment of the French. Wei Gang wants to fight a war he has never fought before, and the way we do it makes him a little at a loss. He has never seen such a tactic. He is now learning how to stop our attack. But now it seems that his academic performance is very bad. To be honest, his war performance has never been better."

　　 Xu Jun's words caused a burst of laughter from the officer sitting, even Feng. Marshal Brausic smiled when he heard it. As a veteran who participated in the last war, he always believed that it was impossible to defeat Germany with Wei Gang's two brushes. Germany was defeated by the domestic political turmoil.

　　"You can see that the French commander now thinks he has learned a little experience. He no longer deploys his troops evenly on his thin line of defense. He just arranges a batch on the first line. The troops, and other troops are deployed near those key villages, woods, and fortresses. He has densely deployed almost all of his main troops near those villages and towns. He wants to rely on these villages and important places to delay the attack speed of our troops. . From this we can see that this guy still does not understand the true meaning of our tactics. This defense system can only be applied to the defense of infantry units, for our powerful armored units, there is no threat at all. Especially in us With the support of the Air Force, confining our troops to these small areas is a suicide. We only need to concentrate our superior forces to encircle and divide them one by one or destroy them directly."

　　 Xu Jun left the map and walked back to his seat and sat down. He smiled and said to the officers: "The French are not as smart as we expected. Although we can't despise this enemy, we can't overestimate them. Sometimes we can find the real by simply thinking about it. Answer."

　　 "Do you mean that we only need to launch the attack according to the original plan?" Yordel also understood Xu Jun's meaning, but he was still a little worried.

　　 "In general, we can still attack according to the original plan, but now the situation has changed, so our plan will also have to be changed accordingly. Basically, according to our original framework, all troops will be Launched at the same time a powerful offensive that the French will never forget.

　　 But in detail, we have to strengthen our offensive efforts in several key areas, especially the Somme. There should be General Guderian’s offensive target, and the number and quality of the French army there is clearly beyond our expectations.~IndoMTL.com~ I was still considering whether to mobilize a few more troops to strengthen his strength. . Now I decide that I will personally direct the attack in that direction.

　　 General Guderian, I hope you won’t let me down. I have always understood your abilities, you should be able to complete the task I entrusted to you. "Xu Jun looked at Guderian.

　　 "Of course, the marshal. I will definitely be able to break through the Somme, and the French will escape in front of my tank." Guderian did not understand Xu Jun's true intentions, he was still being ruled out for himself He was depressed outside the army, and Xu Jun placed him under his personal command and Guderian regarded him as a sign of distrust.

　　"Well, since everyone has no objection to what I said, let's discuss some of the details and tactics. The original plan was very rigorous and wonderful, and I couldn't find any loopholes at all. . I am very satisfied with the abilities of the staff of the General Headquarters. Now it can be implemented with only a few minor modifications, mainly in the details of tactical use.... "

　　 Xu Jun stood up and spread out a combat map on the table, and then took a pencil to outline it on the map. The officers quickly stood up and left their respective positions and surrounded Xu Jun. Xu Jun’s tactical conception plan. ]

　　 "Report!" With a sudden report, everyone raised their heads and saw Hans walk in with a folder.

　　 "Your Excellency Marshal, that person has news." Hans reported to Xu Jun with a serious face.