775 is not in Moscow
"The intelligence services don't know anything about whether Stalin is still in Moscow or not." Adrian spoke depressedly.
The Führer's shadow intelligence forces could not tell whether Stalin was still in Moscow or not, which made Li Le, the Führer, also very distressed.
His "intelligence" is only based on historical events and the analysis of those events that have happened.
He didn't know much about Stalin, and he didn't know what kind of character this powerful ruler was.
Stubborn as a mule? Perhaps, but such a character is important for the analysis of whether Stalin will leave the city of Moscow?
"He should still be there...... Otherwise, where could he go? Li Le frowned and said to the officers around him.
"If someone invades my country, then I will definitely choose to die in my own capital and never take a step back!" Li Le paused, and then continued to speak: "So I believe that Stalin will also choose this way. ”
"However, if Stalin leaves Moscow and continues to organize counterattacks against us elsewhere, our situation will be very passive......" said the general in charge of logistics with some helplessness.
His helplessness is justified, the current German logistics and transportation are close to saturation, and even if they are strengthened, they are still a weak link.
The frontal forces of the German army were strong in combat, which was recognized all over the world. But their logistical supply is a bit shabby compared to the US military.
"We are working hard to repair the railway, and there are a lot of captured trains that can be used, but the situation is still very chaotic, and we will not be able to get enough supplies until winter comes." The general gave his estimate.
The Germans now barely maintained 70 percent of Army Group Center's total operational supplies, and Army Group North supplied only a pitiful 65 percent.
Army Group South had even less of a total supply, only a pitiful forty percent. It is precisely because of such a miserable total supply that Army Group South's attack speed is like that of a snail.
The reason for this is that on the one hand, the speed of production and manufacturing of these materials cannot keep up, and on the other hand, the problem of detention caused by poor road conditions.
"My Führer! There are already 300 heavy trucks under repair, and parts are being transported from 1,000 kilometres to the front lines...... This war is even more difficult than we imagined. The general bowed his head and began to complain.
"Army Group Center alone has more than 1,400 trucks paralyzed, another 2,000 in poor condition, and among the remaining cars, there are more barrel trucks and other cars used at the grassroots level...... "The generals who returned from Army Group Center also confirmed the problem.
"If Stalin was not in Moscow, the war would not have ended immediately, and we would have to wait until the summer of 1942 to resume the offensive...... "Field Marshal Rundstedt, who had returned from the front of Army Group Center, also said.
He was already very conservative, and it was doubtful that his troops would have enough supplies to hold Moscow if the Soviets went on a counteroffensive in the winter.
Of course, it was clear to everyone that the Soviets needed respite as well, and they could not fight back in winter, which was no different from suicide.
"The question now is, even if Stalin is in Moscow and we kill him, but his successor is not willing to surrender, what can we do?" Brauchitsch has been irritable lately, and he is almost becoming the head of the German Ministry of Transport.
Several of the main transport routes were so busy that there was no respite, and German sappers were laying roads and bridges, but their efforts were a drop in the bucket compared to the needs of the front.
"Now we have no choice but to prepare the next plan according to the situation of Stalin in Moscow." Li Le interrupted the generals' complaints and spoke.
He pointed to the plan in front of him and commanded in an unquestionable tone: "Use all the forces at your disposal to solve Moscow as quickly as possible!" ”
"We can't fight a war of attrition there, we can't fight a street battle with repeated attacks, we have to use the fastest speed to drive the Soviets out of here!" Li Le pointed to the map on the table, and said about the city of Moscow.
"The advice of the technical department is to use a tougher approach...... For example...... "Reinhardt, who took over some of Himmler's power in the SS?" Heydrich lowered his voice and suggested tentatively.
After all, everyone here knows what the Führer went through during the First World War, so he usually doesn't mention words like chemical weapons in front of the Führer.
Li Le glanced at Reinhardt? Heydrich, the sharp eye made the latter swallow a mouthful of saliva.
I only heard the Führer say coldly: "We are fighting a war for the liberation of Russia, a just war, and chemical weapons will disgrace us, and then become the evil side in international morality!" ”
"While I admit that the use of chemical weapons can clear the city faster, once we lose the hearts and minds of the people, what can we do to continue fighting the enemy?" Li Le looked at Heydrich and asked a pointed question.
"Let the SS take charge of transporting the chemical weapons to the vicinity of the front line and find a safe place to keep them safe...... but then the Führer gave his own order.
"We have to be prepared for both, just in case...... If we win, then these ammunition will be buried there forever...... If we're at a disadvantage, then why not? He explained, making all the generals a little uneasy.
"Don't think about using these crooked ways, we must defeat the Soviets with dignity! Let the troops attack near the city, and then let the street fighting troops take over, and the Soviets will see our determination! Li Le clenched his fists and waved it and said.
"In addition, the seal on the tactical units of the Air Force has been lifted, and they can bomb Moscow at the tactical level at any time if they wish." Li Le glanced at Goering, who had been very low, and gave an order that made him look up in surprise.
"Approve the use of JU-87 and JU-88 bombers, and F-190s can also carry bombs to carry out attacks!" Li Le drew the range and said: "If the opponent's anti-aircraft artillery counterattack is very fierce, don't force it!" ”
"Yes! Monarch! Goering hastened to reassure him that he had waited too long for such an order, until he had no hope for himself, and only then did he wait for the lifting of the ban today.
"Ladies and gentlemen...... I hope you will be able to achieve the greatest victory of the Empire under the city of Moscow! Li Le stood up and encouraged everyone present.
"Hey! Hitler! All the generals stood up, raised their arms, and shouted slogans.