"Attack him, he will be rescued?" said Colonel Slain, "Are you talking about the central ferry?"

Everyone knows that the middle ferry at this time is the focus of Stalingrad, because almost all the Soviet army's equipment, supplies and even forces were transported into Stalingrad through this ferry.

(Note: Equipment and supply need to be unloaded in large quantities using ferry facilities. The troops are more flexible in crossing the river and can be transported by temporary ports)

After pausing, Colonel Slein said, "But that was the focus of the Soviets' defense. The remaining more than fifty tanks were arranged there. If we can reach the central ferry, we will almost wipe out the Soviets!"

This is one of the reasons why the German army has never attacked the ferry... The Soviet army can almost be said to defend around the central ferry. As Colonel Slein said, occupying the central ferry is no lower than directly occupying Stalingrad.

"No, it's not the central ferry!" Qin Chuan replied.

"Then..." Colonel Slain spread his hands and said, "I can't think of any other place they have to rescue!"

Qin Chuan pointed to a point on the map and said, "Mamayevgang!"

"Mamayev's Hill?" Colonel Slein was a little puzzled: "Why is it?"

"Although it is only 102 meters above sea level!" Qin Chuan said: "But it is the only commanding height in Stalingrad. What's more important is... It is only six kilometers away from the central ferry, and artillery observers can directly observe the central ferry here!"

Colonel Lein couldn't help but say: "That is to say, you can use artillery fire to block the central ferry!"

"Yes!" Qin Chuan nodded.

"But the Mamayev hill is located on the banks of the Volga River!" Colonel Slein said: "It is not easy to fight!"

"Look at this!" Qin Chuan pointed to the map and said, "This is the train station, then the sixth school, then the airport. You will reach Mamayev Hill about two hundred meters ahead!"

Colonel Slain couldn't help but nodded repeatedly when he heard this.

This was what he thought of. The railway stations, schools, and airports were all single buildings, with large open spaces and wide views. It can be imagined that there would not be too many ruins suitable for German armored troops to fight. On the contrary, the Soviet army could not carry out "in-person combat" on such a terrain with wide views.

Thus, unconventional combat will transform into conventional combat.

Also, since this Mamayevgang is a must-rescue by the Soviet army... If it is not rescued, the German army can guide the artillery to bomb and blockade the central ferry here, so the Soviet army must take the initiative to attack Mamayevgang.

Colonel Slain had no problem with Qin Chuan's plan. He immediately reported the plan to Major General Strek, and Major General Strek reported to Major General Wittersheim.

"But our artillery offensive is almost ready!" said Major General Witsheim.

Due to the increase in manpower, the "Dora" giant cannon can be assembled and put into use in another week, and "Carl" is also ready to be in place.

"General!" said Major General Strek: "This does not conflict with our artillery offensive and can even make it more powerful. I mean, if they occupy Mamayev Hill, guide the artillery..."

Needless to say, Major General Wittsheim quickly nodded in agreement.

Of course, none of these are actually something Major General Wittsheim can make the decision, and they also have to report to Paulus.

As everyone imagined, Paulus had no reason to object.

So in the evening of that day, the 21st Armored Division retreated from Stalingrad, and the 60th Marine Division went up to defend was the 60th Marine Division.

Then when Qin Chuan changed defense, he said something similar to Major Stager last time, and finally wished Major Stager good luck.

For a long time, Qin Chuan wanted to laugh when he thought of the bitter face on Major Starger's face.

However, there is nothing to complain about when he implemented Major Tag. If he knew that the 1st Infantry Regiment was transferred back to the second line, it was not a rest but a more important and dangerous task, he should have balanced himself.

The 21st Armored Division was arranged to rest in a camp in the western outskirts of Stalingrad.

Almost everyone fell to the ground and burped their heads when they arrived at the camp and burped their heads... They had been unable to sleep at peace for too long. Although the western suburbs were not safe, and occasionally a few shells hit the camp near the camp, this was much better than the situation in Stalingrad where even the enemy snoring could be heard.

Qin Chuan was not as lucky as them. He also had to formulate an offensive plan for the next day with General Strek and others.

"This area is not the key defense direction for the Soviets!" This plan was under the responsibility of General Streck, so he had sent someone to reconnaissance the area:

"Based on the information we detected, they were very sorry that there was only one regiment to defend this area!"

This is not surprising, the reason is that this area belongs to the middle area.

The so-called middle zone refers to the area between the industrial zone in the northern part of Stalingrad and the main urban area in the southern part.

Compared with other places, this area has a relatively complex terrain. It is a Mamayev hill with an altitude of 102 meters. It is the deep Banne Canyon to the north and the Krutoi and Dorgi Groves to the south.

(Note: Grooves refer to the fact that when heavy rains, the water in the high ground and low places has a large amount of water and high energy. Over time, gullies of several meters, dozens of meters, or even hundreds of meters deep will form.)

As mentioned before, the Soviet Union had a planned economy, and its industry and architecture were always better and more regular, so Stalingrad's buildings were deliberately avoiding this middle area.

The result of this is that there are fewer buildings in this area, most of which are bungalows or barns.

The Soviet army fought with the German army based on architecture, so there was only one regiment of troops stationed here.

It is obvious that the Soviets at this time had not yet realized the importance of this area.

"After taking down the railway station, school and airport, we must guard them!" Qin Chuan pointed to the map and said, "Because they are our logistics supply lines, otherwise we who attacked Mamayev's hill will be surrounded by the Soviets!"

"Of course!" General Strek nodded and said: "The 2nd Infantry Regiment is responsible for stationing the railway station, school and protecting logistics, and the 3rd Armored Regiment is responsible for the airport!"

General Strek's distribution makes sense, because there are more buildings at the railway station and schools, which require infantry garrison, and the airport is wider and suitable for armored troops to fight. At the same time, the 3rd Armored Regiment also needs to provide firepower for the 1st Infantry Regiment to attack Mamayev Hill!
Chapter completed!