In the temporary command center, the atmosphere was as solemn as the dead silence before the storm came. The dim light swayed in the dim lampshade, as if it would be extinguished by this depressing atmosphere at any time. On the surrounding walls, there are maps stained with dust. The maps are densely marked with the deployment of troops and the direction of the enemy and us, like a complex web of death. Theodore . frowned, and the frown brow seemed to be able to kill a fly. His eyes slowly wandered on the map, his eyes full of fatigue and anxiety, trying to find the chance to win the next battle from the dense marks. His fingers unconsciously rubbed the map gently, as if he could touch the dawn of victory. "Teacher Commander, the enemy will not give us time to train, we can only train in the fire of war." The chief of staff next to him said coldly, as if he was covered with the cold air on the battlefield. His eyes were firm and sharp, like a sharp blade unsheathed, stabbing straight to an unknown enemy in the distance. The Chief of Staff's face was clearly outlined, under the bridge of his high nose, his lips were tightly pursed, exuding a sense of ruthlessness that he would not give up until he achieved his goal. Commander Theodore sighed slightly, and there seemed to be a thousand helplessness and worries in that sigh. He raised his head slightly and looked to the ceiling of the command center, as if there was the answer he wanted. Alas, it’s not that I’m merciful and ruthless. The situation before was too difficult and we had no choice but to rely on the fire of war to temper them. But now it’s different. We have gradually gained the initiative in war, and there is no need to train our soldiers in such a cruel way. We should adopt scientific training methods to carefully cultivate more excellent tank soldiers for the empire. "His tone was a little tired, but it was also full of expectations for the future. The teacher's hair was a little messy, and a few strands of white hair were particularly dazzling under the dim light. They were traces left by long-term battles and worry and hard work. However, the Chief of Staff did not care at all. In his concept, only those who struggled in the rain of bullets and had experienced the test of life and death were worthy of the title of "qualified tank player".

He raised his chin slightly, with a hint of stubbornness and disdain in his eyes, and retorted: "Teacher, although scientific training is good, how useful can those books' knowledge and simulation training be in real battlefield? Only by personally experiencing the baptism of war, feeling the shock of shells explosion around him, and seeing the ferocity and cruelty of the enemy, can we truly become a fearless warrior." The chief of staff said, clenching his fists, as if demonstrating to the invisible enemy in front of him. Commander Theodore Ake looked at the Chief of Staff, his eyes full of complex emotions. He understood the Chief of Staff’s idea, after all, practical experience is indeed extremely important in this cruel war. But he also knows that the times are developing and the model of war is quietly changing. Relying solely on the traditional "war tempering" method may no longer meet the needs of future wars. "We cannot ignore the power of science, the Chief of Staff. Today's war is no longer just a competition of courage and passion, but also a competition of technology, tactics and wisdom. We need to provide soldiers with more comprehensive and systematic training so that while mastering practical skills, they can also understand advanced tactical concepts and equipment application." The division commander said, walking to the map, his fingers pointed at some key areas on the map, trying to make the Chief of Staff understand his ideas more intuitively. The Chief of Staff just shook his head slightly, obviously not convinced by the division commander's words. "Teacher, we have so many advanced tanks. With these steel giant beasts, we will definitely win any tank battle. The Skeleton Division is not afraid of death. This is our belief and the source of our invincible power." His voice was loud and excited, as if he wanted to convey this fearless spirit to every corner of the battlefield. The Chief of Staff's voice echoed in the command center, making people's ears hurt. "Skeletons are not afraid of death." Commander Theodore Ke repeated this sentence softly, with a trace of memories flashing in his eyes. This is the slogan of the Skeleton Division, which has been deeply imprinted in the hearts of every soldier from the moment the war broke out. In their perception, dying on the battlefield is a kind of glory and the best destination. It is precisely with this spirit of not fearing sacrifice that the Skeleton Division charged forward in countless tragic battles, fighting **** battles, and achieving one remarkable victory after another. The division commander's thoughts drifted back to those days of war, and brave and fearless figures of young warriors appeared in their minds, with pride and pride in fighting for the empire. "Yes, the bravery of the Skeleton Division is unmatched. But we cannot rely solely on courage and sacrifice. We must also consider the future of the soldiers." Commander Theodoreac continued, "Now our tank performance is indeed much more advanced than that of the Soviet army, and there are countless new equipment about to be put into operation. This is our advantage, but we cannot take it lightly. The Soviet army's human sea tactics, steel torrents and large-scale offensives once made us suffer. Although the advantages of these tactics are gradually weakening, we still cannot ignore their threats." The division commander's voice was low and powerful, and every word hit everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer. The Chief of Staff frowned slightly and fell into a brief meditation. He had to admit that the teacher's words made some sense. Although the Skeleton Division has always gained the upper hand on the battlefield with its tenacious fighting will and excellent combat ability, the strength of the Soviet army cannot be underestimated. The chief of staff's brow frowned into the word "chuan", and his mind quickly analyzed the possibilities of various battle situations. "Teacher, you are right. However, we also have our advantages. As long as we give full play to these advantages, we will definitely achieve the final victory." The Chief of Staff raised his head, and his fighting spirit was rekindled in his eyes. Commander Theodoreac nodded and his eyes returned to the map. "After notifying the troops, they will immediately rest and replenish, and prepare for the upcoming war. This battle is crucial and we must do our best. In addition, send all the cans transported from the logistics to give the soldiers a good reward. After such a long battle, they have worked hard." His voice was firm and powerful, as if he was declaring their determination to the entire battlefield. The voice of the division commander rang clearly in the command center, and every word had unquestionable majesty. "Yes!" The Chief of Staff immediately stood attentively and saluted, turned around and walked out of the command center to convey the commander's order. The chief of staff's footsteps gradually drifted away in the aisle outside the command center, and soon disappeared into the noisy battlefield background sound. Outside the command center, soldiers came and went, busy and orderly. Some were checking the tank's equipment. They carefully wiped the tank's gun barrels and checked every link of the track to ensure that these steel beasts could exert the greatest power on the battlefield; some were carrying ammunition, and boxes of heavy ammunition were quickly transferred to designated positions under their powerful arms; some were sorting out supplies and sorting various supplies neatly to make sufficient preparations for the upcoming battle. Although their faces were exhausted, their eyes were filled with firmness and expectation. They are full of confidence in the upcoming war because they are warriors of the Skeleton Division and fearless warriors.

The figures of soldiers shuttled through the battlefield, and their shouts and labor intertwined to form a tense and powerful pre-war movement. Commander Theodoreke walked out of the command center and looked at the busy scene in front of him, feeling mixed feelings. He knew very well that the cruelty of war was far beyond words, and the life of every soldier was extremely precious. He hopes that through scientific training and reasonable combat arrangements, the casualties of soldiers can be minimized and the final victory for the empire. The division commander stood quietly outside the command center, and the breeze blew across his face, bringing a hint of smoke unique to the battlefield. His eyes were filled with concern and concern for the soldiers. At this moment, a roar of planes came from the sky. Commander Theodoreke looked up and saw a group of his own fighter jets whizzing past and flying towards the distance. He knew it was the air reconnaissance unit collecting intelligence for the upcoming battle. In modern warfare, the importance of intelligence is self-evident. Only by mastering accurate intelligence can a more effective combat plan be formulated. The fighter plane left a series of white trails in the sky, as if it were a mysterious war book written in the sky. "Teacher, new information is coming." A telegraph soldier hurried over and handed a telegram to Commander Theodore. The communication soldier ran out of breath, his forehead was covered with sweat, and his eyes were filled with tension and anxiety. The newest ⊥Xiao⊥Speak⊥Send⊥Six⊥9⊥Book⊥⊥⊥⊥Back⊥⊥⊥⊥! Commander Theodorek quickly opened the telegram and read it carefully. The content on the telegram made his face even more serious. It turned out that the Soviet army was gathering a large number of troops to prepare for a large-scale counterattack. They seemed to have noticed the strategic intentions of the German army and tried to turn the situation around through a decisive battle. The teacher's face suddenly became gloomy, and a hint of surprise and alertness appeared in his eyes, as if he saw a huge storm approaching them. "Immediately notify the Chief of Staff and the commanders of each unit to hold an emergency meeting." Commander Theodore Ake said to the correspondents. The teacher's voice was calm and decisive, as if challenging the upcoming crisis. After a while, the Chief of Staff and the commanders of various troops rushed to the command center. They all had serious expressions on their faces, and they had obviously learned some news from the correspondents. The commanders hurried into the command center, and their figures looked particularly tall and firm under the dim light. "Everyone, the information I just received shows that the Soviet army is gathering a large number of troops and preparing to launch a counterattack." Commander Theodore Ake said straight to the point, "This will be an arduous battle, and we must be fully prepared." The division commander's voice echoed in the command center, like a bell, making everyone feel the urgency of the battle. "Teacher, we are not afraid of them. The Skeleton Division will definitely defeat the Soviet army again and let them see how powerful we are." A military commander shouted. The commander's face was filled with a confident smile, and his eyes showed contempt for the enemy, as if the Soviet army was just a group of vulnerable mobs in his eyes. "That's right, we have advanced weapons and equipment and tenacious fighting will, and we will definitely win." Another commander also echoed. The commanders nodded, their fists clenched, as if they were ready to charge at any time. Commander Theodoreac nodded, his eyes swept across the faces of each commander. "I believe in everyone's strength and courage, but we cannot be blindly optimistic. The Soviet army's counterattack this time will definitely come in full force. We must formulate a detailed combat plan and give full play to our advantages to ensure victory." The division commander's eyes were full of trust and expectations. He hoped that every commander could play the greatest role in this battle. Subsequently, Commander Theodore Ake and the commanders began to carefully study the map and analyze the possible attack directions and deployment of the Soviet army. Their fingers kept marking the map, discussing various combat plans, weighing the pros and cons. Every decision is related to the lives of countless soldiers, and every detail may affect the outcome of the entire battle. The commanders gathered in front of the map and argued fiercely, their voices one after another, and various opinions collided in the air. During the discussion, the Chief of Staff made a bold suggestion: "Terminal Commander, we can take advantage of our tank advantages and take the initiative to launch a surprise attack on the Soviet army before the assembly was completed. This will not only disrupt their deployment, but also take the initiative on the battlefield." The Chief of Staff said, while circled the possible assembly area of ​​the Soviet army on the map with his fingers, and his eyes were filled with excitement. Commander Theodore Ke pondered for a moment and said, "This is a good idea, but we must ensure the accuracy of the intelligence. If we attack rashly and fall into the encirclement of the Soviet army, the consequences will be unimaginable." The commander's brows frowned again, and a hint of caution revealed in his eyes. After all, this is a major decision that concerns the entire battle situation. "Terminal Commander, we can send reconnaissance troops first to further verify the information. At the same time, let each unit be prepared to attack at any time. Once the information is confirmed, we will launch an attack immediately." The Chief of Staff added. The Chief of Staff had a firm tone and confident, and he seemed to be confident in his plans. After some heated discussion, Commander Theodore Ike finally decided to adopt the Chief of Staff’s advice. He ordered the reconnaissance troops to set off immediately and closely monitor the Soviet army's movements. At the same time, each unit entered a level one combat readiness and was ready to enter the battle at any time. The commander's order was quickly conveyed, and the entire army immediately entered a tense state of preparation for war. The soldiers picked up weapons, checked their equipment, and waited for the order to attack. (End of this chapter)