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The venue is a small conference hall inside a large conference room.This was originally the venue for Hitler's small conferences, with a long conference room - as is most common when military conferences are held in the country.The more than 20 people who attended the meeting had corresponding seats according to their military rank and position.The two Chinese generals were arranged in two chairs very close to the head of state, which made Sheng Shicai feel a bit smart.

But Hitler's arrival interrupted his contemplation, he came in from behind.On both sides of him are Goering and Raeder, and Keitel is sitting next to Raeder. Obviously, the navy is the protagonist of today's meeting.After a sound of chairs being moved, everyone stood up solemnly, and only after Hitler sat down did they sit down.Hitler's expression was very serious, and without any opening remarks, he directly talked about the military situation.

He said: "At present, the situation of the war is in our favor. In Latvia and Lithuania, we have contained the offensive of the Soviet army and will soon counterattack and drive them out of German territory. This makes me very relieved "Hitler said quickly in German with a Bavarian accent: "In Poland, the progress of Army Group South is also satisfactory. The Soviet invaders have been driven across the Bwag River. We have successfully defended this brave ally. Next, we will help them regain their lost ground. However, this is still a long way from our ultimate goal of destroying the Soviet Union, a red terrorist country, so I think it is necessary to accept the suggestion of the Chinese Expeditionary Force and further revise the "Barbarossa Plan" ", will allow our navy and the Chinese expeditionary fleet to play a greater role. I decided that it is necessary to conduct a landing battle in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, to cut off the connection between the Soviet Army's First Baltic Front and Leningrad. The encirclement and annihilation of this front created the possibility. At the same time, the operations of the Central Army Group and the Southern Army Group to encircle and annihilate the Soviet Army's Second Baltic Front and Western Front will continue as originally planned."

As soon as Hitler's words came out, the scene suddenly became much more lively.Although, at the end of the Latvian campaign, a counteroffensive was expected by everyone.But they didn't expect Hitler's appetite to be so big!Not only the Soviet First Baltic Front, which has about 150 million people, must be eaten, but even the Soviet Second Baltic Front and the Soviet Western Front also want to deal a devastating blow!If these two plans are implemented at the same time, the coalition forces of Germany, China, Russia, Poland and other countries will use less than 400 million people to encircle the Soviet Union's more than 500 million troops!And it is still divided into two aspects, which is really a bit difficult.But Hitler ignored the discussions of everyone present, and continued to say without changing his face: "Now, we have the opportunity to encircle and wipe out two Soviet military clusters at the same time! Although there are certain risks, the corresponding benefits will also be huge. Yes." He went on to say: "Now Britain, France and the United States all support us against the Soviet Union. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But it will be difficult to say in the future. Maybe they will no longer support us in a short time. Therefore, we must seize the time to carry out a complete blow to the Soviet Union's military power! Only in this way can our cause be successful!"

After Hitler glanced at the people present with sharp eyes, he suddenly waved his hand heavily, and then sternly shouted: "Now is the best chance for a decisive battle. We can't wait until next year or the year after. The reason is that in the current situation In other words, the whole world supports the eradication of the Bolsheviks, a terrorist regime, from the face of the earth because of the invasion of Poland!" After a pause, he continued: "Only I can call on everyone to rise up and wipe out the Bolsheviks and the Soviet Red Army. .So we will have a quick victory, a brilliant victory, and the only question will be what to do with the Bolsheviks! What to do with the captured Soviet Red Army, that's a big headache."

At this time, when Hitler was drooling on the stage.Both Sheng Shicai and Long Tenghui sat stiffly on the chairs, they did not understand Hitler's last words.I was just stunned by Hitler's courage to wipe out the main force of 500 million Soviet troops at one time, and at the same time, I was also calculating whether this plan was possible to realize?

Chapter 0750 Great Encirclement ([-]) Copying Maps of the Army God's Back Road

Hitler began to chatter again about how Marxism was created by the Jews to destroy Western and Eastern civilizations, how the Bolsheviks destroyed the mighty Russian Empire, and how the German National Socialist Workers Party Germany was saved from the brink of being destroyed by communism and other historical events.He explained the situation in great detail, seemed to enjoy it, waved his hands slowly, and spoke in a more gentle tone.The set of reasons he gave were all the same old ones that everyone present had listened to tirelessly for a long time.Only when it comes to German guarantees to Poland and the Russian Empire does it raise its voice.He said that Germany has never betrayed their allies at any time, never in the past, and never will!Now that Germany has basically completed the rescue of Poland, the next step is the great and arduous mission of liberating the Russian Empire.As long as this mission is completed, the vast continent from the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea will be under the control of Germany and her allies, and no power in the world can threaten the safety of Germany and her allies!

Hitler shouted loudly: "From the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea... will be dominated by Germany and its allies, and our worries will be completely eliminated! I hope everyone can remember how critical this war is to our success. Fight with unprecedented determination. Be merciless, and attack resolutely and decisively! In short, our enemies are quite powerful, but they also have great weaknesses. We must be extremely careful."

Speaking of this, he glanced at Admiral Raeder, the commander-in-chief of the German Navy, and said, "Mr. Raeder, please tell everyone about your plan with the Chinese expeditionary fleet."

Raeder immediately stood up and walked quickly to the middle and front of the conference room.The curtain close to the wall was slowly opened, and a large-scale map of Estonia and the Leningrad region appeared in front of everyone. "Everyone!" Raedel took the pointer and walked to the front of the map.He said: "This is a combat plan proposed by our naval staff and the Chinese Expeditionary Fleet against the main force of the Soviet army currently assembled in Estonia. We call it the "Winter Wind Plan". The idea is to use the advantages of the German navy and the Chinese expeditionary fleet to carry out landing operations behind the Soviet army. Capture the capital of Estonia, Tallinn, and then use the port of Tallinn to quickly transport the army to the back of the Soviet army, and attack the Soviet army with the frontal forces. The specific army combat plan will be formulated by the army general staff, and the navy is only responsible for proposing sea transportation and landing plans..."

"...According to intelligence, the Soviet Union's First Baltic Front has still not given up on the implementation of the Latvian combat plan. At present, the front faces the Latvian Northern Army Group, with the Baltic Sea on its side, Lake Chulei on the left, and the back is also tight. It is close to the Baltic Sea. Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is the headquarters of the front army and its logistics supply center. According to investigations, the defense of Tallinn Port is mainly composed of mines, forts and garrisons. Tallinn forts are equipped with 256mm shore Four to eight anti-cannons are products exported to the Russian Empire by China's Krupp Industrial Company in the 90s. This kind of artillery is very effective against the cutting-edge Bismarck and Tierpitz battleships (Zhenyuan-class made in Germany) , is not the same as the Bismarck class in history), and there is no threat to the four Zhenyuan-class battleships of the Chinese Expeditionary Fleet. The Soviet Red Army stationed in Tallinn has about three infantry divisions. Rest. The Navy and the Chinese Expeditionary Fleet are now capable of transporting at least 2 infantry armies to land in Tallinn, and can also use the main guns of battleships, armored ships, and cruisers to provide cover for the landing troops.

However, there is also a big problem in the Tallinn landing operation, and that is time.According to the weather forecast, the rainy and snowy weather that lasted for many days will basically end after November 11, and the weather will be mainly sunny.At that time, the Soviet Red Army may end its offensive, and the entire army will retreat to the Stalin Line for defense.In this way, the Tallinn landing and the encirclement of the main force of the Soviet Army's First Baltic Front will not be able to proceed.Therefore, we must seize every minute and implement the "Northern Wind Plan" immediately.Be quick! "

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On the rough Baltic Sea, six Zhenyuan-class battleships, 26 Konigsberg-class light cruisers, and 1.2 destroyers of all levels are escorting a team consisting of 1936 transport ships over [-] tons and eight [-] The transport fleet composed of [-]-type large landing ships of the [-]-ton class slowly advanced against the howling north wind.

This Type 1936 landing ship was first converted from the hulls of several Polish Legion-class armored ships whose construction was suspended under the Washington Treaty.Its no-load displacement has reached 1.2 tons, and its full-load displacement has reached 2 tons.The maximum speed is 20 knots.There are two independent decks and a huge cabin inside, which can carry at least 40 trucks or tanks and thousands of heavily armed soldiers.However, the most peculiar design of this landing ship is that there is an active water gate at the stern of the ship. When the water gate is opened, the stern of the ship will partially sink into the sea water, and the loaded landing craft or amphibious vehicles can be driven out of the dock.Rush directly to the shore, the entire landing process is greatly simplified because of the production of this large landing ship.

Eight such big ships, if they are only used to land infantry, can send up to 12000 people to the beach in at most half a day!And the whole process does not need to transfer, which was unimaginable in the past!Now all the infantry of an elite German infantry division (excluding artillery and logistical supplies) are on these eight landing ships, and they will be the first to land in Tallinn!In the other 18 large transport ships, two full-staffed German infantry divisions were loaded, as well as the main force aboard the landing ship, the artillery, heavy soldiers and other auxiliary troops of the elite German infantry division named "Great German Infantry Division". .

Vice Admiral Yu Yanshou stood in the bridge, looked away from the transport fleet, and refocused on the three thick barrels of the No. 12 gun turret on the bow, and couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional. Twelve years ago, when he was admitted to the Naval University on Changzhou Island in Guangzhou, he never imagined that one day he would command a Chinese battleship to sail off the coastline of a European power!And it's still here to kill and set fire!

China's development is so fast that it is almost unimaginable for the navy soldiers.Looking at the sister ships in front of him, a sense of heroism suddenly rose in his heart.Now they are only bullying the Soviet Union, which basically does not have a large navy. I heard from Chief Long that after the Soviet Union is over, the navy will have to deal with Britain and avenge the Opium War!This old empire still occupies Hong Kong and has not returned it!

On the deck, the lookouts and sailors were meticulously making preparations, even though at this time their opponents were only a few old Gangut-class battleships, a dozen or so armored cruisers launched before the First World War, and some displacement ships. Destroyers and torpedo boats of less than [-] tons did not let everyone slack off, because through these years of training and education, the seriousness and rigor of the German Navy have been engraved in the hearts of all naval soldiers.Especially those naval personnel who served on battleships. The South China Sea battle six years ago has declared that the era of battleships is coming to an end, and aircraft carriers are the future maritime overlords!As a member of the battleship, the big guy is not discouraged, but cherishes every opportunity to fight, and regards every battle as the last time for himself and his battleship to serve the strength of the motherland!

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Two urgent whistles came from the fleet flagship Bismarck, and the formation of the fleet began to change. Under the arrangement of the flagship navigator, the six Zhenyuan-class battleships quickly cut from the geese escort formation to the outside of the transport formation, forming a line of bombardment Formation, which means the battle is about to start!

"General, the flagship has sent a telegram. The entire fleet is ready for battle, and the target is the Tallinn Fortress." The voice of the communications staff came over.

Yu Yanshou held up the telescope and looked at the southern coastline, which was Estonia's coastline at the beginning of the year, and now it belongs to the Soviet Union... It won't be long before the Germans will land there, and the attack from behind is still in Estonia. In Asia, the Soviet Union's First Baltic Front is preparing to withdraw from Stalin's line of defense.As long as this front army and the main Soviet army called the Second Baltic Front Army are destroyed, the red empire will almost come to an end, and most of Central Asia to the east of the Yenisei River will belong to China!

"Raise the battle alarm! Prepare to fight! Gunner, assign tasks to each main gun..." Putting down the binoculars, Yu Yanshou took a deep breath and began to issue combat tasks loudly.

At 1937 a.m. on November 11, 24, the Sino-German joint fleet arrived off the coast of Tallinn. At 4 a.m., six Zhenyuan-class battleships with a displacement of 380 tons formed an artillery formation and violently bombarded the port of Tallinn with their 5000mm main guns. The shelling distance of [-] meters made the mines planted by the Soviet army in the waterway ineffective. The fortress in the port of Tallinn, which was built in the Tsarist Russian era, was immediately covered by overwhelming artillery fire.

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rumbling, rumbling...

A series of huge explosions woke up the port of Tallinn from sleep. The birds in the port were blackened by gunpowder smoke, and they spread their wings and flocked to further places. Stone and sawdust were lifted up by the shock wave of the explosion, and then fell down, causing smoke and dust to rise from the ground.

Occasionally, the Soviet officers and soldiers who got up early were stunned by the sudden disaster, and instinctively curled up, looking at the huge mushroom clouds on the port fort, trembling all over.

Soon, horrified screams and whistles sounded from various camps not far from the port, gates were pushed open, and red army officers and soldiers in disheveled clothes rushed out of the dormitory, some people were running around, everywhere while others were completely bewildered and just stared blankly at the fort engulfed in flames.

Suddenly, several shells accurately landed on the camp of the 116th Infantry Corps of the Soviet Red Army near the port of Tallinn. Only a huge ball of fire rose up, and countless Red Army soldiers were lifted into the air by the air waves and were torn into burning pieces. The fragments of the dead body fell to the ground as a coke-like thing, exuding an unpleasant stench.At this time, the entire camp seemed to explode. Countless soldiers rushed towards the exits around the barracks, but they were not as fast as the shells. After a while, the entire camp was bombarded by countless rounds.

All the barracks started to burn, and countless figures were howling in the fire, but there was no help or rescue, only more and more dense rain of bullets. As the shells flew by, the entire city of Tallinn seemed to be burning. Looking in the direction, you can only see the smoke and flames rising high and the ruins of rubble.

At this time, several light cruisers and destroyers ventured closer to the port and joined the ranks of shelling. Their target was the urban area of ​​Tallinn. Shells rained down on the streets and alleys, and houses collapsed amidst the roar. The sudden bombardment plunged the whole city into panic. Everyone was fleeing, scurrying around like headless chickens, and all the roads in and out of Tallinn were blocked.

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"Comrade Commander! Comrade Commander!"

Kirov, the political commissar of the First Baltic Front, pressed his head like a frightened animal, and knocked into Tukhachevsky's room. The legendary red Napoleon was wearing a nightgown, croaking with a telephone in his arms. Screaming!

Tukhachevsky, who was awakened by the sound of the cannon, was also buzzing in his head now. As soon as he heard the huge sound of the cannon, he knew that the assurances of those damn Red Navy generals had completely failed!These damn bastards, it's fine if you can't beat the German navy, but you should be able to keep a good watch and remind yourself, right?And those forts at the harbor, why didn't they fire back?

"Has the turret been in contact? Has the navy been in contact?" Kirov asked hastily.

"Not yet! These idiots really deserve to be court-martialed! Yesterday they swore that the weather was bad and the German and Chinese navies couldn't come..."

"So you've identified them as Germany and China?"

"Who else but them? England and France? If that's the case, at least they won't send troops to land!"

"What! And landing? Where is it?" Kirov also began to feel that things were serious. Tallinn is located on the communication line between the Latvian front and Leningrad. Once the entire First Baltic Front is lost, it may be surrounded by the enemy!

"Comrade Kirov, please rest assured that they will land, but the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army will not let them go back alive! But it is still not suitable to stay here for long, because it is under the threat of enemy battleship artillery. We will first transfer to Kehera Go to the reserve headquarters." At this time, Tukhachevsky had already contacted several commanders of the Red Army troops who were resting near Tallinn. .At first, he put on his military uniform in a calm manner, and then dragged Kirov to go downstairs.

As soon as they stepped out of the front headquarters building, Tukhachevsky was stunned by the sight in front of him. On the forts on both sides of the guarding harbor, mushroom clouds rose one after another, huge fire The regiment has completely covered the two turrets. Even people who are completely ignorant of military affairs can tell that the turrets must be finished. Whether it is the soldiers stationed there or the cannons installed there, under this level of firepower sneak attack It's impossible to survive!And looking at this kind of firepower, you can know that the opponent has used at least four or five battleships. It seems that the German Navy and the Chinese Expeditionary Fleet have already been dispatched!They must want to land in Tallinn and cut off the retreat of their front army!

This is a green car with a marshal mark parked in front of Tukhachevsky and Kirov.

"Comrade Commissar, get in the car." Tukhachevsky gave Kirov a hand who was still in a daze. "Let's go to Kehera, and then mobilize troops to counterattack Tallinn! In short, they will definitely pay the price."

"Counterattack? You mean they have rushed in!" Kirov gasped, and hurried into the car.Tukhachevsky also got into the car immediately, and then the group drove away.

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"Notify the army, prepare to land!"

However, at a distance of more than 1 meters, the 54 380mm main guns of six battleships were bombarded indiscriminately for half an hour. If the main battery cannot be destroyed in this way, will these six Zhenyuan-class ships become waste?

Due to the advance deployment of aircraft carriers, shooting fixed targets on the shore is currently the most important job of battleships. The Chinese and German navies have conducted special training in this regard for an unknown number of times.And they also have a very detailed defense map of Tallinn Port in their hands-this was brought by the former Minister of the Estonian Navy when he defected to Germany.

Therefore, the commander of the Sino-German Joint Fleet, Gunther Lustyan, now confidently sent a signal that he could land on the transport ship "Hamburg" to Lieutenant General Manstein, commander of the German Tenth Infantry Corps on the transport ship "Hamburg".At the same time, the ships were ordered to put down the minesweepers and start clearing the channel.

Under the cover of the rumbling gunfire of the Sino-German joint fleet, at twelve o'clock sharp, the Grossdeutschland infantry division landed in the bay on the west side of Tallinn Port. This sudden landing was beyond the imagination of the Soviet Red Army. The defenders, who were staggered by the bombardment of the ship, fled the battlefield without even stopping a decent resistance.

The fighting lasted only a few hours.That night, when the convoy of Tukhachevski and Kirov arrived at Kehera, a small town more than ten kilometers away from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, Tallinn, was captured by the German army!Less than 48 hours later, two more divisions of German troops were transported to the beach and port of Tallinn and quickly established fortifications around the city. So far, the retreat of the Soviet First Baltic Front was inevitably cut off by the German army. !

Chapter 0751 Encirclement ([-]) Red Navy

Gulf of Finland, Corinth Island, Langkastadt Naval Fortress.

July 11, early morning.

The snow-white searchlight pierced the night, countless trucks were rushing between the warehouse and the dock, the sailors of the Red Navy shouted from time to time, and the frequency of the crane arm on the dock swinging back and forth was much higher than usual.

Standing on the top of the bridge of the "October Revolution" battleship, looking at the battleships being prepared all around, Orlov, the commander of the Baltic Fleet, has never untied his brows, and he has not put down the pipe he has been smoking since last night. .