January 28, 1942.

And once again, a miracle happened:

After the gap in Radev was opened, 189,000 German troops successfully completed the breakthrough with the response of the German troops on the outer front, that is to say, the German army besieged by Demyansk basically broke through to this point.

The numerous efforts of the Soviet army were completely in vain.

In order to destroy these German troops, the Soviet High Command mobilized all the forces that could be mobilized, and a large amount of manpower and material resources were concentrated in Dmyansk, and Stalin himself had high hopes here.

But now it's all over

The German army completely highlighted the encirclement, and the successful breakthrough of nearly 200,000 German troops made the commander of the Soviet Northern Front, Chuikov, look up to the sky and sigh.

Miracle, this is the greatest miracle that happened on the Soviet-German battlefield!

And the miracle of all this comes from one person:

Ernst. Alexon. Feng. Brahm!

- Baron Skeleton!

When he returned to this era, everything was destined to change!

However, after the siege of Dmyansk, the Germans suffered heavy losses, 65,000 killed, and more than 3,000 captured and missing.

However, no one could have known that if it weren't for the timely appearance of the Skull Baron, the German losses would have been much greater than that.

And the losses of the Russians were even more severe.

Two Guards Infantry Divisions were completely wiped out, and 170,000 Soviet troops, including Lieutenant General Magfedruff, commander of the 13th Panzer Corps, were killed.

Stalin was furious when he learned that the German troops had broken through the Dmyansk pocket and severely reprimanded the commander of the Northern Front, Chuikov.

The Soviet High Command reformulated its operational plan. The Third Belorussian Front, with the Northern Front as the main force, immediately cooperated in encircling the German support forces 50 kilometers west of Dmyansk, and strictly ordered the Soviet troops outside the encirclement not to retreat to resist the Germans and narrow the encirclement, preparing to implement the operational plan codenamed "Red Punishment."

And in this case. Still in the encirclement, Wang Weiyi immediately sent a telegram to the German High Command, demanding that all German support units west of Demiyansk retreat in great stride to smash the Russians' "red punishment" plan.

Adolph. Without the slightest hesitation, Hitler accepted General Ernst's orders.

But at this time, a situation that the German High Command was most unwilling to see happened:

When covering the breakthrough of the last group of German troops, the 11th Panzer Division of the German Wehrmacht, a large number of new Soviet reinforcements arrived, and finally completed the encirclement of the Radev area again!

This means that:

The Skeleton Division, as well as the 11th Wehrmacht Panzer Division - surrounded!

Wang Weiyi, who learned of this sudden situation. Without much panic, after ordering Xiaoling to search the battlefield, a new telegram was sent to the German High Command:

Start the "Dawn Lightning" breakout plan!

The plan decided that the 2nd SS Panzer Corps would be responsible for the support mission. , the Skeleton Division and the 11th Panzer Division of the Wehrmacht broke through on their own. The Skeleton Division served as the main attacker and launched an offensive in the early hours of February 1, penetrating the Soviet lines. Then break through from the Navviye area, where the Soviet defenses were the weakest. Rendezvous with the rescue force that came to support.

The German High Command was equally unfazed.

Judging by the glorious return of the Skull Baron, but he personally commanded in Dmiyansk and personally served as a series of operations in the forward troops, Ernst. Braim, the skeletal baron who continues to create battlefield miracles!

No force can stop him!

Before the Soviet encirclement could be re-encircled, the Skeleton Division was fully restocked, new tank engines were delivered, and 35 Tiger tanks were delivered. 80 Type IV tanks!

And the commander of the Luftwaffe, Field Marshal Richthofen, also assured that sufficient air support would be provided for the skeleton division!

Thirty-five newly arrived Tiger tanks were equipped with the Ernst battle group. The most elite anti-tank battalion was assigned to the Ludwig battle group.

The 11th Panzer Division of the Wehrmacht was unified by Ernst. General Brem commands!

"I didn't expect to see you while I was alive, Your Excellency!" The commander of the 11th Panzer Division, rude and even somewhat neurotic, Major General Balk's eyes beat with the same fanaticism as all Germans: "The 11th Panzer Division will be completely obedient to your orders!" ”

"Balk, the Skeleton Division will be the main attacker, and you, cover my left flank! Altino battle group, responsible for covering my right flank! Wang Weiyi gave this order with an expressionless face.

"Yes, General, it is our greatest honor to be able to provide you with cover!"

"Gather all the troops, and in the early hours of tomorrow morning, the whole army will break through!"

The SS Skeleton Division, the 11th Wehrmacht Panzer Division were all concentrated.

The 11th Panzer Division has a very strange nickname - "Ghost Division"!

This was to distinguish it from the German Army's 7th Division, the "Devil's Division", whose unofficial armband was an image of a banshee holding a sword and something under her feet that looked like a car.

This is also one of the most elite troops in the German army that has repeatedly created miracles!

By the time of the first breakout, the Skeleton Division had already thrown away all unnecessary equipment, including water bottles, lunch boxes, and even medical kits.

And this time, Wang Weiyi also issued such an order:

"Except for weapons and ammunition, throw away all unnecessary equipment! Including a pack of cigarettes, a box of matches! Move forward lightly and break through strongly! In China, there is a story about a very famous general, who, in order to achieve victory in the war, ordered his soldiers, after crossing the river, to sink all their boats, destroy their marching pots, and to strike at the enemy with a mortal determination, and he succeeded! And now we will repeat what this Chinese general did! I will lead you to a surprise attack, with the Skeleton Division as the leader of the whole army, and I will personally command the Ernst battle group to lead the whole division! ”

"Ernst! Ernst!! Ernst!!! ”

The frenzied cries of the German soldiers rang out!

"Report to the general, the Skeleton Division and the 11th Armored Division have a total of 313 seriously wounded and cannot break through with the whole army!"

The sudden report made Wang Weiyi silent, he looked in the direction of the seriously wounded, and was about to give the order to take them to break out together, when suddenly a colonel with a leg blown off appeared in front of Wang Weiyi with the help of several soldiers.

That's Colonel Peter of the 3rd Panzer Regiment of the Skeleton Division!

"Report to the general, we can no longer break through with the whole army, we will be a burden to you!" Colonel Peter's voice was so loud: "Please leave us weapons and ammunition, and we will die for Germany and for you!" ”

"Colonel Peter, is this what everyone means?"

"Yes, General, this is the truest thought of all our 313 German servicemen!" Colonel Peter's answer was still so resounding: "It is the honor of our lives to serve as a sniper unit for you!" ”

"It is also the honor of my life to be able to fight side by side with you!" Wang Weiyi raised his hand: "Long live, Germany!" ”

"Hooray, Germany!"

The Skeleton Division is ready, the 11th Panzer Division is ready!

This was the last German unit in the Dmmyansk encirclement, and this time, they were to be at the end of the Ernst Encirclement. Under the command of General Brem, launch the most rearly assault operation in Dmiyansk!

At the forefront of all the breakout troops, there are neatly lined up Tiger tanks, which will be their main assault force!

The Ernst battle group will personally clear the way for all the breakout troops!

Countless flying dark red flags, surrounding a blood-red banner:

That's—the Skeleton Battle Banner!

When the "609" tank under the command of General Ernst appeared, all the German soldiers in the Ernst battle group raised their right hands straight:

"St. Ernst! St. - Ernst!! St. Ernst!! ”

When General Ernst decided to personally command the battle group to act as the vanguard of the whole army, there was no longer a single person who feared death, no longer had any doubts about victory!

They - fight with the generals!

"General, Führer telegram!"

"Read!"

"General Ernst, the 2nd SS Panzer Corps is ready! The Air Force is ready! We are waiting for your return! The Ernst miracle shines on Germany! Your most faithful friend, Adolf. Hitler! ”

The Ernst miracle shines on Germany!

Your most faithful friend, Adolf. Hitler!

Wang Weiyi listened to the telegram calmly, and then said slowly: "To Adolf. Hitler and the German High Command called back. I will complete the breakout, and my tanks will complete the convergence with the 2nd Panzer Army! Glory to Germany! ”

Glory to Germany! Glory to Ernst!

February 1, 1942, Dmiyansk.

The flames of war set the land on fire, and the guns ravaged it. Here, the next German army is about to break through with the determination to break through!

Codename - Dawn Lightning!

As the darkness clears, an unstoppable bolt of lightning will pierce the sky!

The roar of the German soldiers will be in Ernst. Under the command of General Bream, it resounded on the battlefield!

Burn - Dmiyansk!

The blood of the German soldiers is burning!

"General, the Weidmann Assault Company is ready!"

"General, the Philipson Assault Company is ready!"

"General, SS Kidek SS 2nd Assault Squadron is ready!"

"General, Guo Yunfeng's combat group has completed its preparations!"

The engines of the tanks are already roaring, and the battle flags are fluttering in the wind! All tanks, artillery, soldiers have entered the assault mode!

It was the early morning of February 1, 1942 - the "Dawn Lightning" plan was about to begin!

Burn - Dmiyansk!

When this voice reached Wang Weiyi's ears, he took a deep breath. Word by word, he clearly gave the final order for Demyansk to break through to the death:

"My soldiers, let Dmiyansk, burn!" (To be continued.) )