"This is a turning point." Stalin said: "The defense battle of Smolensk broke the myth of siege of the Germans. We can also break through the Germans' siege in an organization. In the future, we will not be afraid of the Germans' siege tactics."

Stalin was very happy.

Until now, the situation in the Soviet Union is still quite unoptimistic. After the Germans fought Smolensk, they could continue to advance eastward, threatening Moscow and the northern legions were also heading towards Moscow. In the south, in the Uman battle, the Soviet Union also lost more than 100,000 troops, and in the Caucasus region, Turkey had crossed the border and officially intervened in the war.

Although there are crises everywhere, Stalin is still optimistic. He even believes that now is a turning point and the Patriotic War has seen a glimmer of hope!

"As the Germans continue to attack, the Germans' logistics supply line will become longer and longer. The Germans' tank troops rely entirely on fuel. We are not only fighting on the front line, but also in the enemy's back." Stalin said: "Let the Germans know that our Soviets are not Britain and France, so easily occupied. We must make the Germans' backs catch fire!"

The Soviet territory was vast, and it was definitely not comparable to that of France and small countries in Britain. The Germans occupied several republics and would not affect the overall situation of the Soviets at all. On the contrary, in the occupied areas, there were a large number of loyal people to the Soviets, including some who had not had time to retreat. They would be organized together to launch guerrilla wars behind enemy lines, destroy the German railways and roads, block their transportation and supplies to the front line, and support the battle on the front battlefield indirectly.

Stalin also valued this.

The Russians had a long history of guerrilla warfare. As early as the war in 1812, the Russian guerrillas were exhausted by Napoleon's army. Although Napoleon fought to Moscow, he finally returned in shame, and the guerrillas made an indelible contribution.

Unfortunately, in the 1930s, the Soviet Union had completely abandoned guerrilla warfare, and the commanders of various troops had never learned the key points of guerrilla warfare. Therefore, although Stalin shouted loudly, Stalin did not know that their guerrilla warfare could not be played out at all.

Even in history, it was not until about 43 years before the guerrillas played their role.

On the contrary, Germany had already made preparations, established the Belarusian People's Liberation Army, etc. After Germany occupied it, it had made corresponding preparations for the stable order.

However, Stalin felt a little relaxed now. He seemed to have seen a gradual change in the battle situation. At this moment, a telegram from the front line once again made him feel bad.

"Martyr Bujonny called."

After receiving the telegram, Stalin frowned immediately and read it quickly. Stalin threw the telegram heavily on the table: "Budunny, as timid as a mouse, disregarding the overall situation, actually had such an idea. It really disappointed the Soviets for many years of training!"

Comrade Stalin was angry.

The subordinates on the side carefully received the telegram, and their faces changed.

Comrade Stalin, the Battle of Smolensk has confirmed the strength of the German armored forces. We are worried that the ending of Smolensk will appear in Kiev, and we ask to give up Kiev and retreat to the rear to avoid being surrounded by the German army again.

Budonny didn't say much, but he deeply hurt Stalin.

The Battle of Smolensk failed, but it was after the bloody battle of the Soviet soldiers, which delayed the Germans' progress and severely hit the Germans' arrogance, and then they had no choice but to retreat.

In this battle, talents like Lukin and Rokosovsky emerged.

Where is Kiev? Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. Now, Budoni wants to retreat without a fight! Coward, absolutely coward, how could he propose such a plan?

In fact, Stalin knew in his heart that when Zhukov suggested giving up Kiev, he accepted Budoni's request. Although it was a war period, Stalin's control over the army was quite strong. Belia had already reported the contact between Budoni and Zhukov.

Because Zhukov suggested that the Kiev defenders retreat, Stalin even removed Zhukov's post and asked him to organize the reserve troops. Stalin's attitude was already very obvious. At this time, Budonnie dared to give his opinions in person!

This is simply slapping Stalin in the face!

Stalin was quite satisfied with Budonnie, the old marshal. The two had a deep personal relationship and formed a deep friendship as early as the Civil War. This was also the reason why Budonnie was not affected in the vigorous Purge movement.

But now, Budonny dared to make this request. This is the reverse scale that touched Stalin. Stalin would never allow it!

"Transfer my order to relieve Budonie from his position as commander-in-chief in the southwest direction." Stalin said. As soon as this sentence came out, the temperature in the entire conference room dropped several degrees.

Budonnie, one of the few remaining marshals of Stalin's most trusted subordinates, was thus exempted by Stalin's words.

No one dares to object.

"Order Temushinge to go to Kiev immediately and take over Budoni's position." Stalin continued.

Temuxinko was originally the commander-in-chief of the Western Front. After cleaning up Pavlov's mess, he retreated to Smolensk and organized defense in Smolensk. Although he failed in the end, at least it still satisfied Stalin.

Now that Germany has occupied Smolensk, Timuxino moved backwards, and Stalin simply threw Timuxino to Kiev to let the uninspiring Budonny come back!

Stalin was angry. He didn't know. He regretted it soon after, because of his decision, completely ruined the retreat of Kiev's 660,000 defenders. Germany learned the lessons from Smolensk. Kiev surrounded the circumference and no defenders could break out.

Zhukov, the only one who dared to give advice to Stalin, has been kicked away. Now, everyone obeys Stalin's orders.

At this time, no one knew that the entire armored army group of the German Central Legion had quietly gone south after the Battle of Smolensk, preparing to go to the east side of Kiev to make dumplings directly.

This time, Germany used not a two-sided attack tactic, it was simply a surprise weapon from the sky.
Chapter completed!