USSR 1991

Take the last city and end the war.

At the order of the political commissar, the huge body of the T80 tank rushed out from behind the bunker, directly crushing the brick wall.The soldiers who fought together with Butan followed closely. They vowed to let the flag of Prussia's German Steel Eagle be planted on the decaying and declining German Federal Government Building, which symbolized oppression.

At the same time, the Su-34 bomber formation that had already been dispatched began to bomb the entire Berlin after the Bundeswehr announced its offensive. They dropped bombs over Berlin one after another.

The fire caused by the dropped bombs enveloped most of Berlin in a burning fireball. The tragic hiss of the air defense siren pierced the sky, and the sharp red alert imprinted a panic expression on everyone's face.

The air force of the Bundeswehr has long been a decoration, so they know very well whose air force the fighter jets active over Berlin are now.That was the Red Empire that had terrified Europe for nearly half a century, and the war machine that maintained their empire's existence and aggression.

This time it is no longer the East German People's Army known as the "Little Soviet Union", but the real Soviet red bear.Although their ground armor had never participated in the battle, the overwhelming missile attacks alone already made people feel scared.

First, the garrison in Berlin was baptized by the rockets of the German Democratic Republic, almost destroying the armored units that they had not yet evacuated. If it were not for the support of the M1A1 tanks of the US military, it is estimated that the enemy would have wiped out all the defenders in the first round of charge. Exhausted.

Next, the Su-34 bomber formation almost seized the time. Within 10 minutes after the DRA launched its offensive, it unexpectedly bombed the supply transfer stations and fuel warehouses of the Bundeswehr at all levels. After clearing the logistics supply movement of the Bundeswehr, the artillery coverage of the Su-34 bomber formation was almost guided by coordinates.All of a sudden, the German Bundeswehr suffered heavy logistical losses, heavy losses of armored forces, and heavy casualties. Henry's Berlin defenders almost completely fell within an hour.If it weren't for the US troops behind to immediately add in, perhaps most of Berlin has completely fallen now.

Although the air defense forces of the Bundeswehr launched a counterattack immediately after the rocket attack and shot down a Su-34 bomber, the outcome is irrelevant.Because the German Democratic Republic had already gained the initiative.

Victory was already within reach, and everyone thought that the battle would end at this moment.

As long as the [-]th Armored Division continued to advance, they would be able to see the victory banner flying in front of them.

The singing all the way came to an abrupt end, and the thunderous offensive of the [-]th Armored Division was suddenly cut off.It's as uncomfortable as a movement that suddenly breaks a note.

出现在街道尽头的M1A1坦克带领联邦国防军开始了反击战，虽然现在攻入柏林的坦克可不是伊拉克的T72猴版，但是面对装甲厚实的M1A1，在单打独斗方面还是处于下风。往往需要一辆T80和T72配合进攻才能与对方旗鼓相当。

The [-]st Armored Division of the German Army stationed in Berlin finally arrived in Berlin again, and merged with the remaining armored battalion of the [-]nd Armored Cavalry Regiment of the United States to form a new mixed armored force to launch a counterattack against the Soviet tank force.At the same time, the American Hellfire Battalion also began to cover the front-line troops to bomb the German Democratic Republic.The pace of the [-]th Armored Division's attack slowed down.

The situation on the battlefield has fallen into a stalemate, which is not a good thing for the German Democratic Republic.A steady stream of intelligence is fed back from the battlefield to the rear, and Colonel Jonishkis needs to be informed of the current situation as soon as possible.

When he heard that the German [-]st Armored Division had formed a mixed force with the American Armored Battalion, Jonishkis realized that the onslaught strategy had failed.Although this encirclement battle almost traced the footsteps of the Soviet Army's Battle of Berlin, generally speaking, the Democratic Republic Army and the opposing coalition forces did not have much advantage.

The initial attack completely took advantage of surprise.But once it becomes a stalemate tug of war, Jonishkis needs to consider other ways, otherwise continuing will only increase the casualties.

He stared at the line of attack of the 72th Armored Division, which was the line to meet the American Armored Battalion.According to the front-line report, the T[-]'s combat situation is indeed not good, and it is almost suppressed and beaten in narrow city street operations.

"Back up."

Jonishkis issued an unexpected order.So much so that everyone thought that Colonel Jonishkis had gone crazy, and he finally broke into Berlin, and now he is thinking of retreating?

"Retreat and continue to evacuate the troops. Withdrew all the way to the Seelow Heights between Bernau and Fürstenwald, creating a state of weak follow-up of the Democratic Republic of the Republic. Then when the opponent's foothold was not stable, the East German people The German Army and the Soviet Army concentrated all artillery, rocket launchers, attack aircraft and bombers on the uninterrupted and indiscriminate bombing of the troops assembled and exposed on the Sero Heights, causing a large number of technical weapons and equipment damage to the Federal German Army and heavy casualties. At the same time, the German Democratic Republic The 20th Tank Regiment of the [-]th Armored Division and the No.[-] [-]th Motorized Infantry Regiment detoured behind the Federal German Army, cut off the retreat route of the Federal German Army back to Berlin, and wiped out the besieged Federal German Army.”

However, Colonel Zander was deeply skeptical of Jonishkis's approach, "Can you believe this? Why did the Allied Forces rush out of Berlin directly instead of recuperating and deploying the next defense? They are not fools."

"They're going to be fools, you just do it, Colonel Zander."

After hanging up, Colonel Jonishkis dialed the secret number that was his only connection to the Kremlin's top Politburo executives.

The person who answered the phone was Vladimir, who was in charge of the Berlin operation, and he briefly reported the situation to the other party.And start another secret plan that requires the cooperation of the Soviet KGB.This is also the plan implemented by the KGB in cooperation with the German Democratic Baath Party for power.

"We need someone to spread rumors among the top levels of the German government that there is infighting among the top leaders of the current Baath Party. Encourage the Bundeswehr to send troops as far as Sero Heights."

"I see." Vladimir's answer was short and direct. "The KGB can turn this 'rumor' into intelligence within an hour, Colonel Jonishkis."

"I hope you can do it as soon as possible. Once Cole can't withstand the pressure and agree to send more troops to Germany, our plan to capture Berlin will fail."

"Berlin will be taken, I assure you."

Vladimir said affirmatively, "And the American army will never capture any state in East Germany."

Chapter 753 The Key to Victory

The sound of high heels stepping on the stairs resounded throughout the Interim Chancellery. Merkel's expression was a little anxious, but there was a faint hint of excitement.She came to Cole's office door, straightened her collar, and then knocked on the office door.After hearing the words please come in, she decisively pushed open the door of Cole's office.

Merkel raised the document in her hand, looked at the anxious German Chancellor in front of her, and said excitedly, "Good news, Chancellor Kohl. You should take a look at this."

Cole raised his head, glanced impatiently at the excited Merkel in front of him, and said in a mocking voice, "It's all at this time. What good news will there be? Could it be that East Germany surrendered on its own initiative? It's good news for us."

Now Cole's mind is full of the safety of the Berlin defenders. He has collapsed from the excitement at the beginning, and now he has gradually become a little numb.Whether Berlin can hold it is no longer left to him to decide, but to God to decide.He stood in front of the office window, looking in the direction of Berlin, and sighed slowly.

"If this news is related to whether we can hold Berlin?" Merkel said seriously, she handed the documents in her hand to Cole, her face looked very serious, "Maybe you should read this information before doing it." Make a decision, Chancellor Kohl. Really, the future of Berlin is at stake with this information."

Under Merkel's urging, Cole opened the previous file, and just glanced at the contents inside, and his face immediately changed drastically.He looked up at Cole, with horror and doubt in his eyes.Standing in front of him, Merkel replied solemnly, "I knew you would be interested in the contents, Chancellor Kohl."

"I'm really interested, very interested." Cole put down his other work and said to Merkel, "I'm curious, where did you get this information?"

"An old friend of mine in East Germany is not considered an informant. He just happened to be involved in this political change. Now he needs to find a bargaining chip in this political vortex, so he came to the door .”

Merkel said proudly, "He told me that the German Democratic Baath Party is now facing a huge risk of rupture. Colonel Jonishkis stubbornly continued to attack Berlin, but other armored division commanders believed that they did not need to attack. Going down to Berlin, as long as the current interests are guaranteed to negotiate with the Federal Republic of Germany, it is enough. And they also realized that Jonishkis used the attack on Berlin as an excuse to consume other people's troops and strengthen his own motorized infantry division. This One point aroused the dissatisfaction of Peter Primo of the [-]st Motorized Rifle Division. This information was the top-secret information sent by the top level of the [-]st Motorized Rifle Division. He claimed that now the rebels have controlled the situation and will soon Withdraw troops from Berlin. The rebels who have controlled the situation will send a separate negotiating delegation to cooperate with us. This is our opportunity, Chancellor Kohl."

Once the interests of the internal group are entangled, all their previous efforts will be in vain.Cole realized that his opportunity had come, not to mention regaining Berlin, he might even push it back, take the three northeastern states, and then send the German Democratic Baath Party to the gallows.

"So, is this information reliable?" Cole still had some doubts about the source of the information. He even suspected that it was false information specially spread by the other party in order to lure them into being fooled.

Merkel had long expected that Kohl would ask this question, and he reminded the other party by the way, "Just wait for the news from the front line."

Merkel pointed to the document on the table, "Isn't it already emphasized in the document? They are about to withdraw their troops, and if they really withdraw from Berlin and retreat to the Sero Heights, then this information is true. What's more If it is false, the German Democratic Republic has no reason to withdraw its troops. They have fought to the last line of defense. If they advance a little further, victory will belong to them."

Merkel's well-founded analysis finally made Kohl give in, and he agreed with Merkel's approach.

However, Merkel made a pause gesture, with a mysterious smile on the corner of her mouth, "But what we have done is more than that, isn't it? In order to eliminate the other party's vital forces, perhaps we should continue the Battle of Berlin." go down."

Cole raised his head. When he looked at Merkel, he noticed that in addition to calmness and composure, there was also a burning ambition in her eyes.Kohl signaled Merkel to continue talking, and he wanted to hear what the other party had to say.

"Since they have withdrawn to the Sero Heights, why don't we take advantage of the victory to pursue them? You must know that their headquarters is in the center of the Sero Heights. If we take advantage of the victory and pursue them, we can even annihilate all the attacking troops in one go. The German Democratic Republic has already All their troops are betting on Berlin, if we can encircle and annihilate the other side's army in this battle, then there will be no need for peace talks with the German Democratic Baath Party."

Merkel made a gesture of wiping her neck, and said very indifferently, "I think these people are no longer qualified to bargain with us, so they can simply annihilate them all in one go, completely calm down East Germany, and save a mess when the time comes. "

"I see." Cole nodded, subconsciously he accepted Merkel's approach, but it may be difficult to wipe out the enemy's effective forces, because the shortage of troops has always plagued the Bundeswehr.

At this moment, the phone on Cole's desk rang suddenly. He picked up the receiver and whispered, "I'm Cole."

The call came from the office of the Ministry of National Defense Building, and Shalpin's voice on the phone seemed a little hurried, with a hint of excitement.He tried his best to control his emotions, and said to Kohl, "The troops have retreated. For some reason, the East German army that attacked Berlin has retreated. Now we are retaking Berlin bit by bit, Chancellor Kohl. We have defended Berlin!" "

Cole raised his head, with a complicated look on his face. He glanced at Merkel who was sitting across from him, and said in a low voice, "I see, what is the loss of our troops now?"

Minister Sharpin responded honestly, "The losses are all within acceptable limits, except that the armored forces were attacked by the opponent's rockets at the beginning and the bomber air strikes for logistical supplies later, the overall strength has not suffered much loss. , as long as we stick to Berlin and our logistics supplies keep up, the opponent will never have a chance to capture this city again. Moreover, the enemy's tanks are much inferior to the previous attack. I don't know if it is because of the replacement of T72 tanks. I always feel that The current offensive is not as violent as before."

"Yes, because there was a disagreement at the top of the other side. It is prepared to say that there was a coup within the German Democratic Baath Party. That's why their attack chose to withdraw in a hurry, Minister Scharpin." Cole said this amazing thing calmly. Facts, "And now there is still a task for you, which is to take the initiative to attack and annihilate all the Democratic Republic Army evacuated to Sailuo Heights."

"Leave none, wipe them all out."

Cole's decision made Scharpin very surprised. It was a blessing to keep Berlin. Now you want to reverse the fighter and eat the opponent in one go?

"But... if you take the initiative to attack, you may be ambushed by the opponent." Shalping hesitated. The troops in his hand are only enough to protect Berlin. If he really wants to gamble them all, Scharping is worried that he will lose. A clean sheet.

"Believe me, this is the most accurate information, and there will never be any mistakes."

Cole ordered, "I need the Bundeswehr to take down the soldiers who are retreating to the Selo Heights at all costs, understand? At all costs!"