Stalin stood up, walked slowly to the window, looked at the silver-covered world outside the window, and fell into deep thought. He knew that the situation of the war this time had undergone tremendous changes, and the German new weapons brought unprecedented challenges to the Soviet Red Army. But he also firmly believed that the Soviet Red Army had a tenacious will and strong combat effectiveness, and as long as it could find a way to deal with it, it would definitely be able to defeat the German army. After a long time, Stalin turned around and said with a firm look on his face: "First of all, we must strengthen intelligence collection. The intelligence department must do everything possible to find out the details of the new German weapons. At the same time, we must speed up domestic weapons and equipment The research and development and production of our own weapons and equipment will be improved.” "Secondly, in front-line operations, we must temporarily adjust our strategies and adopt a more cautious approach to combat. Avoid large-scale head-on conflicts with the German army, use our terrain advantages and guerrilla tactics to consume the German army's vitality." "Finally, we must strengthen our cooperation with the allies. Share the intelligence we have with them and discuss ways to deal with new German weapons. Only by uniting can we defeat our common enemies." Zhukov listened carefully to every sentence from Stalin and nodded from time to time to agree. He knew that Stalin's strategic deployments were carefully considered and were the most effective way to deal with the German army at present. "I understand, comrade leader. I will go back to the front line immediately and deploy according to your instructions," Zhukov said. "Okay, go. Remember, our soldiers are brave and fearless. As long as we unite, we will definitely be able to defeat the German army." Stalin patted Zhukov on the shoulder and encouraged.

Zhukov saluted Stalin and turned away from the conference room. Looking at Zhukov's departure, Stalin's heart was filled with hope and expectation. … In the European battlefield in 1944, the situation was increasingly stalemate. In order to open up the second battlefield in Europe, the Allied forces are preparing for the Western Front landing. In this key strategic layout, the competition for air supremacy has become the top priority. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the Western Front landing operation, the US military carefully planned a large-scale air operation. They dispatched more than a thousand fighter jets to form a powerful air formation. In this formation, there are more than 500 B-17 bombers. These "air fortresses" are huge in size and are the core force in carrying out strategic bombing missions. The rest are advanced fighter jets such as the P-51 "Mustang", which are agile and mobile, and are responsible for escorting the bomber group. In the cockpit of the P-51 fighter, the young US pilot Jack Thompson skillfully checked the data on the dashboard while communicating with his comrades around him via radio. "This time, I must give those **** German guys a little color." Jack's voice was full of fighting spirit. He held the joystick tightly, and a fierce look appeared in his eyes. "The German army has no advanced fighter jets, they are all cowards, they run away after fighting, and they don't have the courage to fight at all." Another pilot, Tom Wilson, said disdainfully. Many P-51 Mustang fighter pilots despise the German BF-109 fighter jets. In previous confrontations, the BF-109 ran away after the fight and rarely confronted them head-on, which made the P-51 pilots feel helpless. Of course, some pilots and BF-109 have had a head-on battle, with both sides winning and losing half the winner. However, the quality of German pilots at this time was severely reduced and their strength was no longer as good as before. In comparison, the P-51 fighter still had a slight advantage. "Sir, we should be coming soon, right? Should we bomb Sicily or Pantelleria?" Jack asked the chief in an uncertain tone. His heart was full of expectations and a little nervous. After all, this was an important task, and the strategic significance of the destination was great, and what they were about to face was an unknown battle. "Unsure." Soon, the chief's voice came from the radio, "Level 1 alert, all pilots should pay attention, switch channels immediately, discover the enemy, and prepare for battle."

"Sir, have you discovered the German fighter plane?" Jack shouted excitedly when he heard the enemy planes. For these young pilots, fighting is like a thrilling adventure, eager to compete with the enemy in the sky and show their heroism. "Listen to my order, increase the accelerator, and target the northeast direction, twenty kilometers away." The voice of the US fighter jet commander was firm and powerful, and he was orderly commanding the entire formation through the radio. The commander knew very well that the success or failure of this mission was related to the overall situation of the entire Western Front landing operation, and any mistake could lead to serious consequences. "The height is six thousand meters. They found us, climbing and attacking us." The pilot responsible for observing the enemy situation quickly reported. In the thin air at high altitude, the metal shell of the fighter jet flashed with cold light under the sunlight, and a fierce air battle was about to break out. The . military commander was not as excited and excited as the young pilots. He knew very well that according to intelligence, the German army had a new jet aircraft - ME262. This aircraft was extremely fast. Once encountered, its own fighter jets could not even escape. Therefore, he must respond carefully and be cautious in every decision. "Damn it, another German fighter jet was found in the southwest, about a wing, **** it, be careful." Another pilot exclaimed. The situation became even more tense in an instant, and the US military formation was in a dilemma of being attacked from both sides. "All fighters increase the accelerator and prepare to fire, and the bomber raises the height." The commander decisively issued an order. With the order issued, the entire US military formation took action quickly. The P-51 fighter jets are like a group of agile falcons, increasing their accelerator and rushing towards the German fighter jets. Their wings are loaded with deadly weapons, ready to give the enemy a fatal blow at any time. Under the cover of fighter jets, the B-17 bomber slowly raised its altitude, trying to find a relatively safe position in high altitude to perform bombing missions. At this time, the German fighter jets also approached quickly. This time, the German fighters who came to intercept were mainly BF-109 and FW-190, as well as the smaller number of TA-152 fighters. Although the BF-109 fighter does not have much advantage in performance compared to the P-51, it has caused a lot of trouble to the US military in previous air combat with its flexible maneuverability. The FW-190 is a multi-purpose fighter with strong firepower and excellent performance in both air combat and ground attacks. As a new German fighter, the TA-152 fighter has higher ceilings and better high-altitude performance, and is an opponent that the US military cannot underestimate. At the German airport, a young German pilot Hans Miller was looking at the ME262 jet fighter that was changing the engine with a depressed face. "Bastard, I didn't catch up with the battle this time." He muttered quietly, his eyes full of loss. For a fighter pilot, being unable to participate in the battle is like a soldier who cannot go to the battlefield, his heart is full of helplessness and unwillingness. "Stop talking, you can take off just by changing the engine. I'm going to overhaul this time." Another pilot, Carl Schmidt, said angrily. His plane was damaged more severely and required a thorough overhaul, which meant he would miss more battles. "Excellent means excellence, it means it is particularly easy to break." Otto Webber, the engineer in charge of maintenance, also looked helpless. Although the ME262 jet fighter has advanced performance, fast speed and strong firepower, it is the German ace fighter, but its reliability has always been a big problem. Basically, every takeoff requires maintenance, and sometimes it even requires overhaul, and many parts need to be replaced frequently. This not only increases the difficulty of logistics support, but also makes the German army often unable to enter the battle due to the failure of fighter jets at critical moments.

In the sky, air combat has broken out in full swing. The P-51 fighter jets and the German BF-109, FW-190, and TA-152 fighter jets were instantly intertwined, forming a chaotic battlefield. The roar of the aircraft engine, the sound of gunfire, and the howling of missiles were intertwined, deafening. Fighters shuttled and rolled in the sky, and white trails crossed the blue sky, as if it was a fierce air dance. Jack was flying the P-51 fighter jet, flexibly avoiding the attacks of German fighter jets. He stared at a BF-109, looking for an opportunity to attack. Suddenly, he discovered a flaw in the BF-109 and pressed the shooting button without hesitation. The machine gun sprayed out flames and dense bullets flew towards the BF-109. The BF-109 tried to dodge, but was still hit. Smoke came out of the fuselage and began to spin out of control, eventually falling toward the ground. No mistakes, one song, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one reading! However, before Jack could celebrate, he found himself targeted by an FW-190. The pilot of the FW-190 is also very skillful. He bit Jack's P-51 tightly and kept firing. Jack dodged left and right, trying to get rid of the FW-190's pursuit. He flew the plane and made difficult moves one after another, and the fuselage made a sharp whistling sound during high-speed flight. Just when Jack felt a little troubled, his comrade Tom rushed to support him. Tom drove the P-51 from the side towards the FW-190 and opened fire violently at it. The FW-190 had to give up chasing Jack and instead respond to Tom's attack. Under the pinch of two P-51s, the FW-190 gradually fell into trouble. Eventually, it was hit by the fuel tank and exploded violently in the air, turning into a ball of fire. On the other side of the battlefield, the B-17 bomber fleet is working to increase its height. German fighter jets continued to try to break through the defense line of US fighter jets and attack bombers. The self-defense machine gunners on the B-17 bomber were also fighting nervously, and they used dense firepower to weave a defense net to try to prevent the German fighter jets from approaching. A German TA-152 fighter seized an opportunity, broke through the defense line of the US fighter jets, and rushed towards a B-17 bomber. After approaching the B-17, it quickly fired a shuttle of 30mmMK108 guns. The cannon bullet accurately hit the wings of the B-17, and a fire suddenly ignited on the wings. The B-17 began to shake, and thick smoke came out of the fuselage. At this critical moment, a P-51 fighter jet arrived quickly. The pilot flew the plane and opened fire violently at TA-152. TA-152 had to give up attacking B-17 and turned around to engage in an air battle with P-51. After a fierce battle, P-51 successfully hit TA-152, who dragged the smoke and flew towards the distance. While commanding the entire battle, the US military commander always pays attention to the situation on the battlefield.

He constantly adjusts the deployment of the fighter planes through radio, trying to find the best combat strategy in this chaotic air battle. He knew very well that the outcome of this battle not only concerns the success or failure of the entire Western Front landing operation. As the battle continued, many fighter planes on both sides were shot down. Fighters kept falling to the ground with thick smoke in the sky, and explosions came one after another. The battlefield was filled with smoke and the aura of war, and the shadow of death enveloped every pilot. Jack and Tom cooperated more and more tacitly in the battle. They kept attacking the German fighter jets and gradually gained the initiative on the battlefield. Other American pilots were also fighting tenaciously. With their advanced fighter jets and tenacious fighting spirit, they fought desperately with the German army. The German pilots were not to be outdone. Although they did not have much advantage in the number and performance of fighter jets, they still caused considerable trouble to the US military with their rich combat experience and tenacious resistance. The BF-109, FW-190 and TA-152 fighters shuttled through the sky and fought fiercely with the US fighter jets. At the airport, Hans and Carl were still anxiously waiting for their fighter planes to be repaired. They looked at the fierce air battle in the sky, their hearts filled with anxiety and desire. They were eager to fly the fighter jets as soon as possible and join the battle to save the situation for the German army. "Hurry up, Otto, we are going to miss this battle." Hans urged the engineer Otto anxiously. "I'm already trying my best, and the engine problem is not easy to solve." Otto said sweating profusely. While working nervously, he watched the battle in the sky, and his heart was filled with helplessness. Over time, the US military gradually gained the upper hand. With their number advantage and the pilot's excellent combat skills, they gradually suppressed the German fighter jets. The German fighter jets began to appear in chaos, and some fighter jets began to leave the battle and flew towards the rear. "We won!" Jack shouted excitedly. He watched the German fighter jets flee, his heart full of joy and pride. They finally won this fierce air battle. The US commander also breathed a sigh of relief. He issued an order to all the pilots via radio: "Continue to carry out the mission and move forward as planned." Therefore, after winning the air battle, the US fighter jet formation continued to fly towards the target. The B-17 bomber group is ready to bomb the target under the cover of fighter jets. (End of this chapter)