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From "lockdown" to "unblocking": 872 days of fantasy drifting in Leningrad
When you think of "lockdown", the first thing that comes to mind is a scene from a movie, or a plot from some science fiction novel. But you know what?
This is no joke, more than 70 years ago, there really was such a city, which was locked down for 872 days! This is not a joke, but a real historical event.
It is said that during World War II, the two giants of Germany and the Soviet Union fought inextricably. As for Germany, it was bent on invading the Soviet Union, and the Soviet Union was naturally not a vegetarian.
In this war, the beautiful city of Leningrad became the focus of contention between the two sides.
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Blitzkrieg and siege: The Germans are coming, and Leningrad is in a "siege" crisis!
The German army really fought this time, not the ordinary kind, but the super strengthened version with unlimited endurance!
Their full body equipment is shining, and at first glance they look like warriors who have traveled from the future. The word "victory" was written on everyone's face, as if just one look could make the Soviet army raise their hands and surrender.
And the Soviet army, on its part, is in the midst of "adolescent troubles". Why? Because the inside is being reorganized, just like a teenager growing into a body, sometimes it's a little scrambling, and I don't know which foot to step on first.
In addition, the new weapon is still in its "infancy" and has not been put into use, which is like a laser gun with a wooden stick against the German army!
The eyes of the Germans lit up as soon as they saw this opportunity! They pounced on Leningrad like hungry wolves and occupied the Neva River. This is really a "embattled" for Leningrad.
People in the city wanted to go out to breathe, but they were "killed" by the eyes of the Germans, and people from outside the city wanted to come in and visit the door, but they were "turned away" by the equipment of the German army.
With supply lines cut off and supplies scarce, the city's inhabitants are about to become protagonists of the "survival game".
At this time, Leningrad was like being imprisoned in a "besieged city", not the kind of siege with cultural connotations written by Qian Zhong, but a real siege with life-threatening conditions!
The people in the city looked outside the city, and the people outside the city looked at the city, and everyone couldn't get in or out if they wanted to. This feeling is like when you stand in front of the toilet and suddenly find that you forgot to bring tissue paper - it is called not every day, and it is called that the earth is not spiritual!
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Perseverance and Hope: "Joy in Suffering" and "High Morale" of City People
When it comes to the military and civilians of Leningrad, it is really not a bunch of "fuel-efficient" lamps. Faced with the situation of the German army besieged and lacking food and clothing, they did not choose to "lie flat", but chose to "struggle".
Under Zhukov's command, they played a game of "Lego", piecing together various materials to build a strong fortification.
You might be thinking, "Who is in the mood to play a game in this situation?"
Leningrad's military and civilians treated the war as a big "survival challenge" game, and they were advanced players who were able to face difficulties with ease.
Not only do they have strong "hands-on" ability, but they also have first-class "brain" ability. In a difficult environment, they used their ingenuity and optimism to find the joy of life.
You see, there can be concerts in bomb shelters, and this is no joke. The townspeople used beautiful music to boost morale, as if to say: "Listen to the Germans, we are not frightened!"
What's even more exaggerated is that a football match can be held in the snow and ice! But this is where the fighting spirit and optimism of the Leningrad military and civilians lies.
They used sportsmanship to fight the cruelty of war, as if to tell the German army: "Come on, we have football as our company, and we are not afraid of any attack from you!"
This spirit of "making fun in the midst of suffering" and the high fighting spirit made the German army very surprised and admired. They may be thinking, "What's going on with this group of people, how can they be so hungry for food and clothing?"
True, the military and civilians of Leningrad are such a group of people, they not only have a strong will, but also a heart that loves life.
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Turning Point and Victory: The Soviet Counterattack and the "Rebirth" of Leningrad
Time, this "cunning" guy, always inadvertently changes the tide of battle. For the military and civilians of Leningrad, time is not only a good medicine for healing wounds, but also an "hourglass" for them to wait for the opportunity to counterattack.
Under Zhukov's skillful command, the Soviet army seemed to have found a "time rift" and began to fight back again and again.
Zhukov, the "time traveler", seemed to be able to foresee the future, always giving them a "surprise attack" when the Germans were most unprepared.
The Germans were in a mess at this time, and they were probably still thinking about how to survive the winter, but the Soviet counterattack had already arrived at their doorstep.
Speaking of winter, this is really a "divine assist" for the military and civilians of Leningrad. As winter approached, the weather became colder and colder, and the German offensive operations became more and more difficult, as if frozen.
And what about the soldiers and civilians in Leningrad? They were "ice and snow smart" and used this opportunity to constantly launch counterattacks against the German army. You may be thinking, "Can you still fight on such a cold day?"
Hey, you don't know. The soldiers and civilians of Leningrad regarded the war as a "Frozen" adventure, and they became more and more courageous, and finally succeeded in lifting the German encirclement.
The 872-day siege has finally come to an end. In this battle, more than 1 million Soviet citizens died, most of them died of starvation and shelling, and nearly 500,000 victims were buried in a single cemetery.
The soldiers and civilians of Leningrad were like a "long night of ice and snow", but they won the battle with their tenacity and wisdom.
Their sacrifices and struggles not only defended the city, but also laid the foundation for victory throughout World War II.
The soldiers and civilians of Leningrad were like experiencing a "speed of life and death," they raced against time and the cold, and finally won the victory of this "thaw."
Their story is like a "hymn to ice and snow", inspiring future generations to keep moving forward.
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Ending: From lockdown to unblockage - a legend in human history!
The lockdown and unblockage of Leningrad is not only a piece of history, but also a legend of the human spirit.
It tells us that even in the most difficult moments, as long as we have firm faith and incomparable courage, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and win the final victory.
At the same time, this history also reminds us of the importance of cherishing peace and avoiding war, because only in a peaceful environment can human beings truly achieve freedom and development.
The 872 days in Leningrad were a history of hardship, struggle and hope, which not only changed the fate of the Soviet Union, but also influenced the course of the history of the entire world.
From this period of history, we can not only see the courage and wisdom of human beings, but also draw the strength and faith to move forward. Let us remember this history, cherish peace, and create a better future together!