While the German army continued to attack the barricade factory, the silicate factory and the Dzerzhinsky Tractor Factory, it mobilized the "Edelsheim" battle group of the 24th Armored Division to attack the workers' family area of the Red October Factory.
New Village attacks.
From his observation post, Sokov saw seven or eight German tanks, slowly moving forward along the ruined streets. Behind the tanks were groups of German infantrymen with their knees bent.
"Comrade Division Commander," Samoilov, standing next to Sokov, couldn't help but worry when he saw the scale of the German attack: "The enemy has dispatched so many tanks, can we stop them?"
"Don't worry, Lieutenant Samoilov." Upon hearing Samoilov's question, Sokov continued to observe the enemy's movements with his telescope, and replied: "We will stop them."
Watching the enemy tanks carefully bypassing the rubble on the street and advancing in depth towards the Soviet defenses, Sokov couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. He thought to himself, if the anti-tank guns captured on Liumian Street could still be used
If used, these slow-moving German tanks would be living targets for artillery.
However, all the captured anti-tank guns had run out of ammunition. When Sokov and the others handed over the defense, not a single one was left and all were blown up. So now they can only watch the enemy tanks leaving the newly established defense line.
Getting closer.
At this moment, the sound of machine gun shooting rang out from a building on the roadside. Although it was a bit far away, Sokov could still tell that what was shooting was a Deggarev light machine gun with such an ammunition capacity.
The 47-round machine gun was the most effective fire support weapon of the Soviet army.
The machine gunner knew that the bullets from the machine gun could not penetrate the armor of the tank, so his target was to attack the infantry behind the tank. In a series of gunshots, five or six German soldiers who were not hidden in the blind spot were shot and fell
On the ground.
Seeing this situation, Sokov couldn't help but be overjoyed. He quickly grabbed the phone nearby and said into the receiver: "Lieutenant Colonel Papuchenko, order the soldiers to fire on the German soldiers behind the tanks. As long as the infantry is killed, their
Tanks are nothing to worry about."
As Sokov's order was issued, the soldiers who stood in the buildings relatively close to the enemy began shooting. They strictly followed the order and did not shoot in vain at the tanks, but aimed at the infantry following behind.
, beating them to death in pieces on the street.
The sudden sound of gunfire startled the commander of the first German tank. When he discovered that the bullets flying from the building on the roadside were shooting at the infantry behind the tank, he immediately understood.
, the Russians who were shooting only had light weapons and no anti-tank weapons, so they could only shoot at the infantry behind them.
The commander quickly ordered to stop, then turned the muzzle and aimed at the building with the most intense firepower. The hastily fired shell did not hit the target, but hit a wall. Amidst the explosions in the distance, the wall had already
The crumbling wall collapsed, and the two soldiers hiding behind were unable to dodge and were buried beneath the fallen masonry.
The German tank commander was not satisfied with the result. He only saw that the machine gun in the building was still firing, constantly causing casualties to the infantry following the tank. After the gunner finished reloading, he directed the muzzle to aim the machine gun again.
location, decisively issued the order to fire.
There was a loud "boom", and the machine gun that had been firing just now was suddenly blown into parts and scattered everywhere. The machine gunner and deputy machine gunner were also blown to pieces and fell to the ground, twitching in pain. The surviving ammunition hand quickly fired
The two dragged them to a relatively safe place, and then shouted to the back: "Hygiene, health worker, there are wounded here, come here quickly!"
Seeing that the Soviet machine gun firepower point had been destroyed, the German tank, which was still smoking from the muzzle, started up again, bypassed the pile of rubble in front of it, and continued to drive forward along the street. A brave soldier held a bundle of bundles.
The grenade rushed out of the nearby building. Before he could light the fuse, he was shot randomly by the German soldiers following the tank and fell straight into the ruins.
Seeing his comrades fall, a soldier leaned out of the frameless window, raised his rifle, and fired at the infantrymen following the tank. Just after two shots were fired, the Germans downstairs
Then he threw a grenade into the window. There was an explosion, and the soldier who was shooting flew out of the window with a plume of smoke and fell heavily on the street. The German soldiers standing not far away rushed forward.
, fired two shots at the warrior who was trying to struggle.
Because the Soviet army lacked effective anti-tank weapons, when the German tanks advanced into the small square, they only blew up one of them. At least twenty soldiers gave their lives in order to blow up this tank.
After the German tanks arrived at the small square, they immediately lined up in a row, with their muzzles pointed at the buildings on one side of the square, preparing to use artillery fire to cover their infantry to launch a charge.
Seeing that the German troops had successfully advanced to the small square in the middle of the Workers' New Village, Sokov felt very anxious. He picked up the phone again and asked Papuchenko loudly: "Lieutenant Colonel Papuchenko, what on earth is going on?"
What's going on? Less than half an hour after the battle started, German tanks actually rushed into the small square of the Workers' New Village. If they were allowed to advance at this speed, they would be able to rush into the factory area in less than an hour."
After being scolded, Papuchenko said aggrievedly: "Comrade division commander, we lack effective anti-tank weapons. We can only use anti-tank grenades or cluster grenades to blow up enemy tanks. But the enemy tanks are covered by infantry behind them. We
Many anti-tank fighters were shot down by the enemy as soon as they left the building..."
"The enemy is about to launch an attack on the buildings on the east side of the square." Sokov looked at the row of black gun muzzles in the distance and said with a straight face: "I hope you can find a way to block their attack."
"Comrade division commander," Papuchenko said with a sad face after hearing Sokov's order: "There is a distance of more than 150 meters from the building to the German tanks in the center of the square. Our anti-tank soldiers can't even rush.
Don’t go there.”
"Lieutenant Colonel Papuchenko, fighting a war is not just about bravery, but also about using your brain." Sokov was so angry at Papuchenko's stubbornness that he yelled into the microphone.
Said: "Immediately send people through the sewers to enter the buildings occupied by the German troops and drive them out."
"But, Comrade Division Commander, if I send people to compete with the enemy for buildings, the frontal defense will become weak." Papuchenko said cautiously: "As soon as the enemy attacks me, our frontal defense will be weakened."
It will fall apart.”
"If the enemy establishes a foothold in the residential area, even if we barely hold on to the existing position, it will be useless." Sokov said angrily: "As long as the Germans find that their rear is not stable, they will not dare to
Concentrate all our strength to attack you, do you understand?"
"Understood, Comrade Division Commander." Papuchenko waited for Sokov to finish and then replied: "I immediately sent people through the sewers to enter the buildings occupied by the Germans and drive out all the enemies inside.
.”
"That's right, Lieutenant Colonel Papuchenko." Seeing that the other party agreed to send people to recapture the lost building through the sewers, Sokov said with satisfaction: "Don't worry, you are not fighting alone. I will find a way to help you."
To help.”
Sokov said this, but he had no idea in his heart. If Bely's tank brigade was still in the factory, he only needed to make a phone call, and a group of T-34s would immediately come over and kill the few parked in the square.
A Panzer III tank was used as a target. Unfortunately, Belly's troops were all transferred away, and he could only watch helplessly as the enemy tanks showed off their power on the opposite side.
However, Sokov still took a chance and called Director Peter, hoping to get some help from him. As soon as the call came through, he couldn't wait to say: "Hello, Director Peter, this is Sokov
Colonel, I have something to ask you for help!"
"Hello, Colonel Sokov." Peter heard the call from Sokov and thought he was asking about the production of grenades. He quickly replied: "You are asking about the production of grenades, right? Don't worry, our
The workers have already started production and will definitely be able to provide you with enough grenades within the specified time."
"No, Comrade Factory Director, I'm not calling you about the grenade." Sokov said with some embarrassment: "It's about other things."
"For other things?" Peter asked puzzledly: "What other things?"
"It's like this, Comrade Factory Director." Sokov explained to Peter: "General Guryev's 39th Guards Division was transferred by his superiors. Now one of my regiments is guarding the residential area. Due to our lack of
Enough anti-tank weapons, so after a battle, the enemy tanks have rushed into the square of Workers' New Village..."
"What, the enemy has already rushed into the square of Workers' New Village?" When Peter heard this, he immediately jumped up from his seat. He said emotionally: "Comrade Colonel, if you can't stop the enemy, they will rush in soon."
You know how the defense situation is in the factory area. There is no way to stop the enemy's armored forces..."
"I know, I know it all." Sokov nodded repeatedly and said, "It was with this issue in mind that I called you. I hope you can provide us with a few tanks to deal with the enemy's tanks."
"What, you still want tanks?!" In response to Sokov's request, Peter said with some laughter and laughter: "Colonel Sokov, you should know that due to the enemy's attack, our tank production has almost stopped. And the original inventory
All the tanks have been handed over to Colonel Bely, and now there is not a single tank left."
Although Sokov had guessed this possibility when he called, he still felt disappointed when he heard Peter say this. He asked reluctantly: "Then what anti-tank can you provide us with?"
Weapons?"
"There are also a few 85mm anti-aircraft guns," Peter said thoughtfully: "Although the number of shells is not large, it is not a big problem to use them to deal with enemy tanks."
Sokov has seen those 85mm anti-aircraft guns. Without vehicle towing, it is very difficult to drag them from the storage location to the Workers' New Village. And there is a war at the moment. If the enemy discovers that a group of soldiers are dragging an
If an anti-aircraft gun comes over, it will definitely be greeted with artillery fire. Not only will the anti-aircraft gun not be used for its purpose, but it will incur unnecessary casualties.
"Comrade Division Commander," said Sokov when he was directing defensive operations in the Red October Factory area. Samoilov was by his side. He saw the scene of the women's anti-aircraft artillery battalion beating enemy tanks with 37mm anti-aircraft guns, so he
Someone on the side whispered: "You can also consider the 37mm anti-aircraft gun."
The words awakened the dreamer. Samoylov's words reminded Sokov of the scene of defending the assembly workshop. Although most of the tanks that were destroyed were because of the condescending shooting of the 37mm anti-aircraft guns, which penetrated their weak tops.
It is caused by armor. But under the current circumstances, if fired from a distance of one to two hundred meters, it can also penetrate the frontal armor of the enemy's Panzer III tank. Sokov quickly said into the microphone: "Comrade director, there are 37 mm
Anti-aircraft artillery? This kind of anti-aircraft artillery is very effective against enemy tanks at close range."
"It's a pity, Colonel Sokov." Peter sighed on the phone and said: "All the 37mm anti-aircraft guns in the factory were transferred to the direction of Dzerzhinsky by the Army Headquarters. Now there is one in the factory.
None." He may have guessed what Sokov was going to ask, so he said first, "As for why there are a few 85mm anti-aircraft guns left, it is entirely because they cannot be transported without towing vehicles, so they are left in the factory."
There were no tanks, not even anti-aircraft guns that could destroy enemy tanks. Sokov went a little crazy. He knew very well that if the enemy tanks could not be stopped, the defenses established in the Workers' New Village would soon be torn apart.
If you open a gap, then you can only watch helplessly as the enemy rushes towards the factory area with great force.
Hearing Sokov's silence, Peter felt his irritation and said quickly: "Colonel Sokov, there is a new prototype car in the factory, but it has not been tested yet. If you don't object, I will put this
A tank is handed over to you..."
After learning that there was a prototype of a new tank in the factory, Sokov saw hope again. He quickly asked: "Comrade director, can you find the driver? If not, I will send someone over immediately."
When Cove said this, he even considered that if there was no driver, he would act as the driver himself.
"Yes, yes." Fortunately, Peter's answer reassured him: "I have a few tank crews here, and I can let them drive this prototype vehicle to support you."
"Director Peter, this is great." Seeing that Peter had ready-made tank soldiers, Sokov quickly urged: "You should ask those tank soldiers to drive the tanks over immediately. I estimate that the enemy will attack us soon."
