Germany's German Army had effectively implemented blitzkrieg tactics against Poland and Belgium, a feat in which Manstein's contributions were absolutely significant.
Utilizing Manstein and his Second Armored Corps to execute this surprise attack was also a part of the efforts to capture Stalingrad by the German Army.
After all, if the Second Armored Corps were to be redeployed, there would be significantly fewer armored forces on the frontline, possibly even provoking a counter-offensive from the Russian army.
In a vast expanse of white plains, numerous camouflaged German tanks slowly progressed toward their destination.
Tank after tank compressed the soft snow into a solid snow ground, quickly covering the tracks made by the preceding tanks.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the armored troop finally halted. In the distance, the contour of a moderately sized urban city was beginning to emerge.
