In 1941, the world situation was like a chaotic thread, and each country was looking for its own destiny in this great war. Against the backdrop of this great war, a secret plan quietly took shape, and its leader was an ambitious figure - Adolf Hitler.
His gaze was not limited to the Soviet-German battlefield that was raging, but far beyond it. In the shadow of this war, an even larger conspiracy is quietly unfolding.
Hitler was in his war room, planning his next goal around a huge map. This goal will not only change the course of the war, but may also change the pattern of the entire world.
In this strategic plan, Hitler looked beyond the vast expanse of the Soviet Union to the key area that he believed would determine the outcome of the war. But what is this area? Why is it important? What impact would Hitler's plan have on the world?
In June 1941, in the torrent of World War II, the German fascists led by Hitler officially declared war on the Soviet Union. This event marked the outbreak of the Soviet-German war and a major turning point in the European theater.
At this time, Germany proudly stood at the peak of its military power, and its self-confidence was overflowing. Hitler and his top generals, based on their previous swift victory over Poland, confidently believed that the Soviet Union would be the next domino to fall easily. Their plan was simple and straightforward: a quick offensive and a decisive victory in three months.
In this sudden declaration of war, the German army quickly mobilized. Large numbers of tanks, aircraft, and infantry units crossed the border at lightning speed, rapidly advancing toward the heart of the Soviet Union.
The Germans were known for their swiftness and precision in their strategy, and they astounded Europe with their effectiveness in the Polish campaign. Now, the force is advancing eastward at full speed, intent on repeating its former glory.
At the beginning of the war, the strong offensive of the German ** team put the Soviet defense line in jeopardy. The Panzer Divisions and Mechanized Units of the German Army, under the command of Hitler, rapidly invaded the territory of the Soviet Union with astonishing speed and precise tactical advances.
In the skies, Luftwaffe planes gathered and carried out a merciless bombardment of Soviet towns and military bases, further exacerbating the confusion and panic of the Soviet troops.
The vanguard of the German army showed an astounding ability to assault. Tanks and infantry worked in tandem to break through the defensive line of the Soviet border and destroy the front-line strongholds of the Soviet army.
The Soviet troops, under this powerful onslaught, were losing ground and constantly retreating to the rear. These retreats were often hasty and chaotic, accompanied by significant losses of equipment and personnel**.
Under the high-speed advance of the German army, one Soviet city after another fell into the hands of the German army. The positions of the Soviet troops were forced to constantly retreat, while the Germans continued to expand the area of occupation. Germany's blitzkrieg tactics once again demonstrated their destructive power, and Soviet military command centers began to feel unprecedented pressure.
As the Germans approached Moscow, the defense of the Soviet capital became increasingly important. German armored and infantry units engaged in a fierce exchange of fire on the outskirts of the city in an attempt to break through the Moscow defenses. The Soviets quickly organized the defense of the city, establishing a series of defensive lines and positions in an attempt to stop the German advance.
Inside the city of Moscow, Soviet troops and militia urgently assembled to prepare for the German attack. The streets, buildings, and underground facilities of the city were all used for military defense.
The commanders of the USSR were busy deploying troops, strengthening the defenses of the city. They realized that once Moscow fell, the entire Soviet Union would face a great crisis.
In this tense situation, the Germans were not able to easily break through the defenses of Moscow. Soviet troops and militia engaged in fierce street battles with the Germans in the streets and buildings of the city.
Every street, every building, has become the focus of contention between the two sides. The Germans made slow progress under the stubborn resistance of the Soviet Union and suffered considerable losses.
At the same time, Soviet long-range artillery and air forces were involved in the battle, creating a further impediment to the German advance. While the ** line of the German army was constantly lengthening, it also became more vulnerable, which had an impact on its combat capability.
Under the continuous offensive of the German army, the situation in Moscow became extremely fierce. The villages and towns surrounding the city have suffered severe damage, and countless civilians have been displaced by the war.
The defenders of Moscow held on to every inch of ground in extremely difficult conditions, and their resistance significantly slowed down the German offensive.
In the late autumn of 1941, fate seemed to have begun to play a cruel joke on Hitler and his German army. While the Germans were preparing for a final assault on Moscow, the city was experiencing its earliest harsh winter in history. The temperature plummeted by nearly 20 degrees, and this extreme cold was completely unexpected by the German army.
In the icy blizzard, the German soldiers struggled forward, their thin uniforms completely unable to withstand the biting cold wind. A German soldier trembled and said to his companion: "Winter here is colder than hell!" His words were almost swallowed up in the cold wind.
German tanks and armored vehicles struggled to march on the frozen ground, and many high-precision mechanical equipment began to malfunction. When a German tanker examines his tank, he finds that the fuel has begun to solidify, and sighs at his frozen red fingers: "Our iron beasts are helpless here." ”
This sudden harsh winter is not only a test of the German army's materials, but also a test of their will. In the extremely cold environment, the morale of the German soldiers began to decline. In the vast snow of the Soviet Union, they were no longer the invincible elite troops, but a group of ordinary people shivering in the cold wind.
And at this critical moment, the Soviet Union began to plan a counterattack. In Moscow, the Soviet army was organizing a large-scale ** against the German army. Soviet soldiers wore heavy uniforms and were ready to fight in the bitter cold conditions they were familiar with.
One of the Soviet commanders, when assigning a combat mission, said: "We are going to bury the ambitions of the German army in this snowy field." ”
The Soviet counterattack began. In the wind and snow, Soviet tank and infantry units began to attack. Taking advantage of the harsh weather conditions of winter, they launched a fierce blow to the positions of the German troops.
The Germans, although stubbornly resisted, began to gradually lose their previous offensive under the double blow of extreme weather and equipment failure.
The German commanders held an emergency meeting in the bitter cold to discuss how to deal with this sudden dilemma. A German general told the conference: "We have to reassess the situation, and this weather has frustrated all our plans." ”
This unexpectedly harsh winter became a turning point in the Soviet-German war. The German advance on the outskirts of Moscow was halted, and they had to build fortifications in the snow in an attempt to stabilize their position. The Soviet army, on the other hand, found an opportunity to fight back in this natural catastrophe and began to regain lost ground one after another.
While the German army was struggling in the cold winter of the Soviet Union, Stalin decided to hold a grand military parade on Red Square in Moscow. This was not only a demonstration of Soviet military power to the outside world, but also to boost the morale of Soviet soldiers. At this critical moment, Moscow's Red Square turned into a symbol of morale.
In Moscow in the early morning, the sky is gray, but on Red Square it is a different story. Thousands of Soviet soldiers lined up in a neat line, silver barrels glistening in the cold air.
Tanks and armored vehicles were lined up neatly, and the roar of engines echoed in the air. The plane skimmed at low altitude, leaving a neat line of smoke. This scene on Red Square was undoubtedly an aggressive response to the German army.
At the parade, Stalin gave an impassioned speech, and his voice was heard through loudspeakers throughout Red Square. One of the officers shouted to the soldiers beside him: "Comrades, it's time to show the enemy our strength!" The soldiers straightened their backs, their eyes shining with determination.
After the parade, the soldiers quickly evacuated Red Square, they got into trucks and armored vehicles and headed for the front line. Columns of military vehicles drove through the streets of Moscow, along the ice-covered highway towards the front line. In the convoy, the soldiers inspected the **, ready for the upcoming battle.
The Soviet army unfolded a series of ** in the harsh winter. Taking advantage of the familiar terrain and weather conditions, they launched a fierce attack on the Germans.
Soviet snipers lurked in the snow-covered forests to deliver a fatal blow to the Germans. Soviet tanks and infantry worked in tandem to gradually advance and recapture a number of key areas occupied by the Germans.
The German commanders began to feel the pressure. Their troops gradually lost their advantage in the face of the Soviet counterattack. A German commander ordered on the radio: "All troops, hold your ground, we cannot retreat!" "But the positions of the German troops became more and more difficult to hold under the onslaught of Soviet troops.
During this winter offensive, the Soviet army showed remarkable resilience and combat effectiveness. In extreme weather conditions, they not only stopped the German offensive, but also gradually pushed the front to the German-occupied zone.
Soviet aircraft supported ground forces in the air, striking at German supply lines and command centers.
The Soviet army was very effective, and they regained a number of cities occupied by the Germans in succession. These victories greatly boosted the morale of the Soviet army and eased the crisis in Moscow.
The German plans for the Moscow Raiders were finally shattered by a counterattack by Soviet troops and bad weather.
If the outcome of the Battle of Moscow was favorable to the Germans, a new chapter in Hitler's strategic blueprint would begin. According to historical records, Hitler had already made a detailed plan for the post-war strategic layout. His ambitions were not limited to Europe, but extended to a wider region.
In the event of victory in the Battle of Moscow, the next step in Hitler's plan was to expand southward, and Iran would be his next target.
The Germans were to advance all the way to Iran in two directions, directly threatening the Persian Gulf region. The purpose of this move was to cut off the line of American support to the Soviet Union, and in turn weaken the Soviet Union's fighting power. German tank and infantry units would pass through mountainous terrain and advance towards the Persian Gulf region.
At the same time, Hitler also had a huge interest in Southeast Asia. He planned to forge closer military cooperation with Japan, jointly attack India, and expand the influence of the Axis powers in Asia.
The meeting between Hitler and the Japanese leaders was supposed to revolve around this strategic plan. They may hold talks at an undisclosed location to discuss how to coordinate the military operations of the two countries to jointly divide and control key areas of Asia.
In such a strategic plan, Hitler's goal was to build a vast empire that spanned Eurasia. German panzer forces would launch a rapid offensive across the vast expanses of the Middle East and Asia, while the Luftwaffe would provide support in the skies to ensure a rapid advance of land forces.
However, these ambitious plans and strategies ultimately failed to materialize. The defeat in the Soviet-German war turned this series of Hitler's plans into an unfulfilled dream. With the victory of the Soviet army in Moscow, Hitler's army had to retreat from the territory of the Soviet Union, and his expansion plans were aborted.
Hitler's defeat was not only a military setback, but also the collapse of his ambitious strategic plan. The defeat of the German army in the Soviet Union became one of the turning points of World War II, marking the end of Hitler's dream of world conquest.
And those once planned offensive roadmaps and strategic meeting minutes can only be reduced to a footnote to history, becoming the object of analysis by researchers.
Throughout history, Hitler's plans for military expansion have become a topic worthy of reflection. These plans, while unrealized, shed light on the global military landscape of the World War II era and Hitler's personal ambitions. And all this was forever changed because of the course of the Soviet-German war.