On November 11, at 6:10 am, the National Army entered the attack starting position as planned. At 6:30 am, the International Column Anti-aircraft Cannons in Malaga reported the shore lookout: "There is a sound of an aircraft engine in the southwest direction."

Following the order of the command of the International Column Commander-in-Chief Tukhachevsky, the International Column at the Port of Malaga and the Airport began to respond quickly. Five minutes later, the pilots at the Malaga Airport began to run towards their cars, and then the anti-aircraft guns began to fire violently.

The rumbling sound of cannons sounded the prelude to the German blitzkrieg, and the largest battle before World War II broke out!

The first batch of air strikes by the Vulture Legion was only 150 aircraft. This was not because the Vulture Legion could not send more aircraft, but in order to alarm the Russians before early, they selected relatively skilled pilots to fly 150 aircraft into Malaga from the sea and attack some important targets, such as the Malaga airport and oil depot.

When a few international column pilots who took off in a hurry were flooded by the escorted German fighter jets, ju87, ju52 and he111 immediately rushed up like jackals who discovered their prey. Almost all the fighters parked in the open air at the Malaga airport were destroyed, and the ground crew and pilots could only watch the enemy rage.

Before the first wave of 150 German fighter jets left, nearly 300 enemy aircraft in the second wave had already flew over Malaga and Cordoba, and once again launched fierce air strikes at the International Column and the Republican Army airport.

Although the Republican Army and the International Column have ordered the emergency evacuation of the fighter planes, the order was too fast and too fierce. In the words of the German pilot who participated in the air strike: "Soviet planes were arranged in an almost perfect parade formation and densely. Let us shoot at will!"

The International Column Air Force, which was awakened by the German air strike, then began to counterattack. Pilots successively flew fighter jets to force their flights. However, a considerable number of them were destroyed by German fighters in the air before they could fly off the runway. A few fighter jets that could take off by chance had rushed to start an air battle with the German army. Due to the huge difference in the number of fighter jets between the two sides, the result of the air battle can be imagined.

In the words of Pokreshkin, every Red Army fighter jet faces siege by the ten fascist bandit fighters. During the day's battle, this future ace trump card was shot down twice, but each time he was lucky to parachutize.

After the air strikes ended, according to statistics from the Republican Army and the International Column, a total of 300 aircraft were lost, of which 220 were actually destroyed on the ground. The Vulture Legion claimed that a total of 500 enemy aircraft were destroyed in the battle that day.

Although the German army gained an almost one-sided advantage, during the air battle that day, the pilots of the International Column showed unbelievable fighting spirit. On this day, there were 17 air impacts with reliable sightings! Germany was shot down 32 fighter jets, another 41 were injured, and Italy also lost 12 fighter jets.

However, this little destruction record is not worth mentioning for the losses of the International Column. It can be said that on the first day of the war, the air power of the International Column and the Republic in the south was destroyed. In the modern war, everyone knows that if the loss of air power, the end of the ground battle can be said to be a foregone conclusion.

Moreover, in order to achieve sudden and shocking attacks, the Germans initially used the German Volunteer Army to form motorized and mechanized infantry to form armored clusters as their vanguards, rather than the old model of infantry opening breakthroughs. At one time, the general counsel of the German Volunteer Army Guderian advocated not even use reserve teams and directly used armored clusters to carry out assaults, but this extreme idea was not approved.

The reason why the Germans were so bold was that they discovered that most of the soldiers of the Republican Army were not very war-conscious and lacked basic military literacy. The day before the attack broke out, most of them left camps and positions to rest. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Germans!

Moreover, the Germans were extremely well prepared. Before the attack was officially launched, they also sent assault troops composed of snipers, engineers and scouts to kill the Republican sentries, destroy or mark obstacle areas, and directly guide the armored troops to launch an attack.

In addition, there were even a few paratroopers and the special forces of the 800th Brandenburg Regiment infiltrated the rear of the Republican Army, destroying bridges, cutting off roads and railways, and attacking the Republican Army command at one time. The most terrifying thing was that the 800th Brandenburg Regiment also selected some soldiers who knew Spanish to wear Republican Army uniforms and misled the Republican Army with wrong documents and orders, causing great chaos.

On the outskirts of Cordoba, the Republican Army and some international columns were interrupted under fierce air strikes and artillery fire, and there was no supply, making it difficult to organize effective resistance. However, some posts, especially those stationed by the International Column, seemed particularly strong.

For example, the A105 outpost outside Cordoba, under the command of the platoon leader, faced the siege of groups of German and National Army, they fought for 11 days! There was also the B53 outpost, which lasted until the end of December. If it weren’t for the siege of ammunition and food, they could continue to persevere!

Of course, several limited flash points cannot change the reality of the international column and the Republican army being passive. Germany's assault tactics have achieved great success. Opening the Spanish map, we can see that the so-called volunteer army, mainly the elite defense force, formed the armored assault spearhead, heading northward, continuously capturing Cordoba and Puertoliano, and its troops have already pointed directly at the city of Real. If the Germans continue to advance like this, it is only a matter of time before Madrid falls.

Faced with this extremely unfavorable situation, the Second Republic could only seek urgent help from the Soviet Union, demanding that Tukhachevsky revise his previous combat plan and transfer the main force of the international column used to recover Ferro back to Madrid to implement the Madrid defense battle.

But Tukhachevsky firmly refused this suggestion. Tushuai believed: "The enemy's progress is indeed amazing, and its attack is so sharp that it is shocking. However, it must be seen that this kind of rushing advance is unsustainable. According to the results of the battlefield reconnaissance, after the first five-day offensive, the speed of the enemy's mechanized troops' assaults decreased significantly. The main reason is the consumption of the battlefield and the difficulty of logistics supply. Under such circumstances, it is difficult for the enemy to continue to launch continuous assaults. Even the attack on Madrid is just the end of a powerful crossbow!"

Speaking of this, Tukhachevsky changed his tone and continued to analyze: "The troops we went north to attack Ferrore are ready, and in the previous assault battles, the northern troops did not suffer much loss, and the strength of both the air and ground troops was maintained intact. In this case, we should continue the previous plan and eliminate Ferrore's enemies in one fell swoop. We will completely get rid of the situation of fighting on both sides!"

Anyway, Tukhachevsky's meaning is very clear, that is, to fight Ferro first, and after setting off Ferro's enemy, he turned back and fought against Franco. To be honest, it is difficult for the Second Republic to accept this suggestion. Obviously, these people believe that Madrid is the political core of Spain and the top priority. Once Madrid loses, it will be a heavy blow to the revolution. The Second Republic can no longer withstand such a blow, so they insist that the Northern Legion should be pulled back and the hometown should be saved first.

So there was a fierce quarrel between the Second Republic and Tukhachevsky, and neither side recognized the other's opinions, and it broke out in a strife.

In the end, the lawsuit was fought until the Communist International. The Second Republic strongly condemned the Soviet Volunteer Army headed by Tukhachevsky for not obeying the command of the Republic and being a typical big power chauvinism. However, Tukhachevsky accused the Second Republic of the Second Republic of being timid and said that they did not understand military affairs at all, and asked the Second Republic's cabinet not to interfere with the normal command of the front-line commanders.

"Tell me, what do you think about this?"

Faced with the quarrels and sharp conflicts between the Second Republic and Tukhachevsky, Trotsky had a headache.

"I think Comrade Tukhachevsky's attitude is a problem!"

Of course, what makes Trotsky headache is not the quarrel itself, but the debates that break out over their quarrels in China, such as Kamenev, who is stingy inside and outside. Logically speaking, Tukhachevsky is a Trotsky person, and Kamenev is also a Trotsky person. This guy should speak for his own people. But what is shocking is that this guy is turning his elbow out and helping the Second Republic to tear down Tukhachevsky's station. Tell me what this is called!

The reason why Kamenev wanted to undermine the situation is obvious. Trotsky has not fully met his requirements (or ambitions) in the past two years, so this guy has to threaten Trotsky as soon as he has the chance and try every means to blackmail some benefits.

And Kamenev knew very well that in the party, he was not only suppressed by Trotsky, but also Stalin and Sverdlov also rode on his head. If he didn't find a way to turn the tables, he would always be suppressed. And this time, the representative of the Spanish People's Front to the Communist International contacted him privately. As long as he stood on the side of the People's Front, the People's Front would buy his account.

In order to win over more forces, Kamenev was immediately moved and naturally wanted the mouse to carry a gun in his nest. Anyway, Tukhachevsky was not his person, so he would not feel sorry for him if he died.

"We must fully respect Spanish comrades. The Spanish civil war is first of all Spanish internal affairs. Our volunteers should obey the Spanish government's dispatch. How can we do our own things and make their own decisions? I suggest that Tukhachevsky be generated in the name of the Politburo and the Communist International, and tell him how to respect comrades from other countries!"

Trotsky was so angry that he was so angry. Damn, Kamenev, you ungrateful, are you here to destroy my stance? He became popular at that time: "The Spanish Civil War is indeed the internal affairs of Spain, but we comrades who went to aid Spain have no right to suggest? Judging from the performance of the People's Front in the previous year, their performance in politics and military was unqualified, with serious guerrilla habits, and unprecedentedly naive politically. As an excellent commander of our army, Tukhachevsky has a lot of military experience. Don't he know the importance of Madrid? Since he has made a scientific judgment, he should respect it!"

Kamenev's eyes slanted and he sneered: "If Madrid is lost, is Tukhachevsky responsible or you?"

This question is very insidious, because no one can guarantee that Madrid will be able to defend it. What if the Second Republic is crazy? With their previous performance, this possibility is not very great.

If Trotsky carried it on his shoulder and was finally disguised by these stupid people, he would really be exposed by Stalin and Sverdlov.

But if Trotsky does not respond to this question, then Kamenev can naturally use this to fully support Tukhachevsky's opinion - you are not sure. Why don't you come back to defend Madrid?

It seems that no matter how Trotsky answers, he will fall into the pit. Anyway, Kamenev is secretly proud and applauding his wisdom. However, Shi Tou really underestimates Trotsky too much. The reason why Trotsky can become a second mentor is definitely two tricks.

Because Trotsky's answer was: "If the Second Republic trusts Comrade Tukhachevsky and our advisory group in all aspects, the military command should be transferred to them in full so that Comrade Tukhachevsky and the advisory group can truly play a role. If this is achieved, Comrade Tukhachevsky and I are both determined to defend Madrid while also recovering Ferro! "

As soon as this was said, Kamenev was stunned, because he could not agree to Trotsky's request. How could the Second Republic be willing to hand over military command? If it does not hand over military command, Trotsky naturally did not have to resist. No matter how he looked at it, it was Trotsky who opposed his army.

After a while of silence, Kamenev murmured: "Now is not the time to argue about military command, but discuss how to defend Madrid..."

Before he finished speaking, Trotsky mercilessly interrupted: "Defending Madrid is a military issue. Don't let Tukhachevsky and the advisory team command the troops. Why should Tukhachevsky and the advisory team be responsible for defending Madrid? Comrade Kamenev. You must have been kicked by a donkey!"

At that moment, Kamenev's face was blue and white. Trotsky's last words were really not leaving any face for him, and he just said directly: "You are such a fool!"

So why did Trotsky suddenly become so mean? The reason is obvious that after the past two years, Trotsky's patience with Kamenev finally reached the critical point. He was tired of being frequently threatened. When Kamenev chose to fire at Tukhachevsky today, Trotsky made a decision - he could no longer bear it, and could no longer be led away!

Isn't it just that the alliance has broken down? Didn't you, Kamenev, rely on the pressure from Stalin and Sverdlov to do whatever you want? Well, even if I get cheaper, Stalin and Sverdlov can't afford you! Then I'll see what kind of bird you can get!

Yes, Trotsky had made up his mind to drive Kamenev out of the Trotsky League. Not long after the meeting, he found Ulitsky and Zinoviev and asked for their opinions.

"In this way, we will be completely passive!" Zinoviev said hesitantly.

"That's better than being threatened at all times!" Ulitzky interrupted.

"Not proper!" Zinoviev shook his head repeatedly, "This is how I will do the work of Comrade Kamenev. I believe he should take the overall situation into consideration."

Zinoviev left in a hurry, but Trotsky showed a sneer on his lips: "Pretty, pretend to be!"

Why did Trotsky say that about Zinoviev? The reason is very simple, because in the past two years, not only Kamenev has been threatening and quarreling, but Zinoviev is not much better than that person. These two guys are just birds of a feather!

Trotsky even speculated that these two guys might have been colluding with each other, and they were blackmailing him after they had been discussing. Now that he is going to drive Kamenev away, who will cooperate with Zinoviev to sing a double act in the future?

It was almost the same as Trotsky's guess. Zinoviev did have a gentleman agreement with Kamenev. The two of them collaborated to cheat Lao Tuo. This time Lao Tuo turned over the table, so naturally he couldn't play the trick anymore.

"You said Trotsky was playing the real thing this time?" Kamenev was also surprised when he heard the news.

He has been very happy to quarrel over the past two years, but to be honest, he and Zinoviev have never returned to their status before the October Revolution. Even though they were the elders of the Politburo, they always felt a little lower than the other people. Anyway, these two people always felt that they were a little weak.

According to their original plan, they were planning to keep being a parasite sucking Trotsky's blood until they squeezed out Lao Tuo's last bit of political value. I believe that by that time, their waists could stand up.

But who would have thought that Trotsky would stop playing and just overturn the table. How could he do this?

"Or why do you admit your mistake to Lao Tuan first?" Zinoviev came up with an idea.

However, Kamenev sneered at this suggestion, and let him admit his mistake, wouldn't he admit that he lowered Trotsky's head? This pair of people squeezing their backs is not good. And Kamenev guessed that this might be Trotsky's plan? This guy was putting pressure on him by lifting the table and putting pressure on him, so he didn't believe that Trotsky would be so cheap. Stalin and Sverdlov.

"Don't worry about him for now! Keep your breath!"

Kamenev was about to wait and take a look, and he was about to let Rotsky go, but he wanted to see who wouldn't calm down in the end.

But to be honest, Kamenev's political choice, tsk, let's put it this way, since the victory of the February Revolution, every political choice of Kamenev was wrong, and it was far more wrong every time.

For example, this time he was very wrong! Trotsky was not putting any pressure on him. I am really a hero who cuts his arm, and a rabbit bites people if he is anxious! (To be continued, please search for astronomy, novels are better and faster!
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