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Zhou Zhihan thought for a few seconds and then said decisively.
So firm!
Looking at World War II, among the officers of the entire Allied Powers, no one except Zhou Zhihan dared to be so determined.
Because everyone knows that saying this sentence may affect the fate of the Soviet Union.
Who is Zhukov?
Did Zhukov ask this casually?
Zhukov did not expect Zhou Zhihan to answer so simply, but he was stunned.
After a while, Zhukov picked up his pipe again: "Tell me, what makes you so firmly believe that we can stop the German attack?"
“Because the Luftwaffe was exhausted.
Because after the initial sweeping victory and now the arduous stalemate battle, the morale of the Luftwaffe has begun to decline.
After this period of observation, I found that there were problems with the supply of the Luftwaffe. The attendance rate of fighter aircraft was significantly reduced, the supply of spare parts was insufficient, the supply of ammunition was weak, experienced pilots were constantly shot down, and the actual combat capabilities of new pilots were lacking. The balance of strength between Soviet and German pilots gradually became more balanced, and the Luftwaffe no longer dominated the sky as it did at the beginning of the war.
I can confidently block the German Air Force's attack during the Red Square military parade because we have the heroic Soviet people behind us, who have unwavering faith and desire for victory! "
Zhou Zhihan stood by the window, looking at the falling snow outside the window, and spoke very passionately. In fact, there was no need to think about answering Zhukov's question, because the rumbling wheels of history have left a mark that cannot be changed or erased in the long river of time. Mark of.
As a time traveler, I naturally know that the victory of the Red Square military parade greatly inspired the Soviet people's confidence in resistance. The success of the Moscow defense battle became the most important turning point in the Soviet-German war.
Zhou Zhihan knew that from November 1, 1941 to early December, the snow in Moscow basically never stopped.
At this time, all military experts and meteorological experts in Germany and the Soviet Union believed that the snow that fell in Moscow on November 1 would be the same as the snow that fell in mid-to-late October. It would melt soon and the temperature would rise accordingly. .
Because according to historical weather records, Moscow had just entered late autumn at this time, and it was at least more than a month before it snowed.
Both warring parties believe that the snow falling today will stop soon.
Zhou Zhihan continued.
"Of course, another important point is that the Germans would never believe in their wildest dreams that at this critical moment, we would dare to hold a military parade in Red Square as scheduled."
Zhukov smoked and said nothing. As a coach, what Zhou Zhihan said was not enough to convince him.
But what Zhou Zhihan said next was exactly the same as what Stalin asked today, and he gave the answer whether to hold a military parade:
“First, if there is no military parade, people in Moscow and even the entire world will think that we are afraid of Germany, which will affect the morale of all anti-Fascist alliances;
Second, if the military parade is forced to stop due to a tight front line or an attack by the Luftwaffe, it will also affect the morale of the Soviet people.
In other words, if there was no military parade, the impact on the morale of the Soviet army would be certain;
If military parades are equally divided between failure and success, then why not choose a military parade and succeed in order to increase the cohesion and morale of the people? "
This last sentence is the key.
Simplify complex military analysis.
In this way, the choice becomes simple.
So that night, Zhukov and Zhou Zhihan stayed up all night, studying together how to stop the German attack on the day of the military parade in Red Square.
so.
When Zhukov said that the Red Square parade should go ahead as scheduled, the room fell into a brief silence.
Stalin's frown relaxed a lot, and he reached out and took out the pipe in his mouth: "Comrade Zhukov, tell me your reasons."
"According to our observation, the enemy is building defensive positions across the board, and due to the heavy losses in troops in the previous stage of the battle, the German Army is currently in the stage of adjusting and replenishing its troops. It can be said that the enemy has not been able to do so in recent days. A large-scale attack will be launched, but the danger is still there, which is the enemy's air strikes."
Zhukov's words were brief and powerful, and he explained the current deployment of German troops very thoroughly. Everyone present nodded in agreement.
"The Great October Revolution Memorial Day will be held as scheduled every year. If it is not held this year, the people will think that our senior officials are afraid of the Germans. This will have a great impact on the confidence of the military and civilians, and will also encourage the arrogance of the Germans. Therefore, I support On October 7, celebrations and military parades will be held as usual to show Hitler and others that the great Soviet Union has not surrendered and the Soviet people will achieve final victory!"
Stalin stood up suddenly: "So, what are your suggestions on this, Comrade Zhukov!"
Zhukov thought for a moment: "I suggest that we must strengthen air defense and increase the density of anti-aircraft guns. At the same time, we need to mobilize fighter units from all sides to Moscow, especially the aviation forces in the Far East. All aviation forces in the Far East must be mobilized to defend Moscow and prevent the enemy from rushing to Moscow. in the sky!"
Stalin nodded, indicating that he agreed to comply with Zhukov's request.
Stalin looked at Zhukov with trust in his eyes: "Do you have any other requests, Comrade Zhukov?"
"Yes!" Zhukov said to Stalin, then he saluted General Gromagin, and then said to Stalin, "I request that on the day of the Red Square military parade, the command of the Soviet Air Force be handed over to Colonel Zhou Zhi of the Chinese Air Force. Comrade Han takes command!"
The room fell into brief silence again.
Except for General Gromagin, everyone was thinking that Zhukov was crazy when he handed over the command of the Soviet Air Force to a Chinese at such a major military parade.
Some people even think that although Zhukov was able to return to Moscow safely from Leningrad because of the contribution of this Chinese colonel, at this critical moment, you cannot...
After a moment of silence, Stalin slowly walked to Zhukov: "Comrade Zhukov, as a gcd member, please tell me honestly, do you have the confidence to defend Moscow and ensure the victory of the Red Square military parade when you make such a decision? Held?"
Zhukov gritted his teeth: "Our ancestor Kutuzov once successfully defended Russia in the face of powerful enemies. Please believe that when it comes to the victory or defeat of our country, my request is correct."
Stalin raised his eyebrows and glanced at Zhukov.
Not just Stalin, but every comrade here knows that what Zhukov is referring to here is that in 1812, the Russian army led by Marshal Kutuzov bravely repelled Napoleon's invasion when the powerful French enemy pressed on Moscow. .
Stalin held his pipe in his mouth and paced back and forth in the room. He needed to think carefully about Zhukov's request. After a while, he asked: "What do you think, Comrade Gromagin?"
Gromagin said: "This Chinese Air Force colonel is obvious to all in terms of command talent and air combat capabilities. He played a major role during the defense of Dunkirk and London. I believe his experience can bring us to the defense of Moscow." Help. I can assist him on the day of the parade in Red Square!"
Stalin nodded, as if agreeing with Zhukov's proposal: "It seems that everyone is unanimous, the military parade must be held. Everyone knows how significant it is for us to hold a military parade under the current circumstances. We just want to make Hitler Look, the heroic Soviet Red Army cannot be defeated.
We want people all over the world to know that the red capital is still in the hands of the Soviet people! "
After Stalin finished speaking, he raised his arms boldly.
