With a deep roar, a large-caliber 203 howitzer shell fell on the position outside the small town of Selenginsk. Amidst the explosion that shook the ground, a seemingly solid bunker suddenly looked like a
It split apart like a bursting watermelon.
In a strong semi-underground headquarters, the commander of the 45th Army, Lieutenant General Vusievich, accompanied by several staff officers, was observing the battlefield situation.
"Order the 34th Division to hold firm and never lose its position, and then order Major General Rubievich to prepare for a counterattack. Tell the soldiers that this is great Russian territory and must never be surrendered to these abominable invasions.
"Lieutenant General Vusijevich is a well-known warrior in the Soviet army and is known for his strong will, so Zhukov gave him the task of defending Selenginsk.
The offensive and defensive battle in Selenginsk has lasted for nearly a week. With the continuous arrival of Soviet reinforcements, the Thirty-seventh Army's offensive has slowed down, and the two sides have reached a stalemate.
The two sides reached a stalemate along the line between Selenginsk and Kamiansk. On the nearly 100-kilometer-long position from Selenginsk to Kamiansk, both sides gathered a total of nearly 300,000 troops. Among them, 200,000 were Russian troops.
One hundred thousand from Chahar.
The Soviet army relied on its large number of people, but Chahar had the advantage in firepower. It was now roaring with vigor, and Selenginsk was the focus of the battle between the two sides.
On the forward position, Zheng Xiaoyou was arranging for the brothers in the battalion to take time to rest. This morning's attack did not make much progress. The Soviet army's resistance was very tenacious. The two sides fought repeatedly for a position. The third battalion under Zheng Xiaoyou's direct command alone
More than thirty brothers were injured or killed.
"Regimental deputy, let's have a cigarette." Niu Gensheng, the third company commander, smiled and stretched out his dirty hand.
Zheng Xiaoyou took out the cigarette powder and gave it to Niu Gensheng. Niu Gensheng quickly lit a fire, and the two sat on the ammunition box and puffed away.
"Regiment deputy, the old man on the other side is really stubborn. We have been fighting all morning but can't get in. It's really evil." Niu Gensheng exhaled a long breath and said depressedly.
Zheng Xiaoyou said calmly: "That's natural. The one commanding on the opposite side is Vusjevich, who is known as a tough guy among the old men. How could he be beaten in so easily by us?"
"That's true." Niu Gensheng nodded and said with a smile: "But regimental deputy, I'm confused. If you, the regimental deputy, don't enjoy the blessings at the regiment headquarters, why do you come to our first battalion to risk your life with us big-headed soldiers?
"
Niu Gensheng still admires Zheng Xiaoyou Niu for being a deputy regimental commander, but also holding the position of battalion commander and fighting with the officers and soldiers on the front line. After all, comparing their feelings to each other, they would not be able to do the same thing if they asked themselves.
to this point.
Regarding this question, Zheng Xiaoyou just shook his head gently and said: "I'm used to it."
Yes, he is used to it. He has spent most of his time fighting on the battlefield with his brothers for two years. Although he has become a regimental deputy, he still likes to be with his brothers. He likes to drive unscrupulously with his brothers.
Just kidding, let’s occupy the enemy’s positions together and taste the taste of victory together.
A sharp sound of "Woo" pierced the air and quickly reached the ears of the soldiers. The soldiers, who had long been trained to be agile on the battlefield, quickly fell to the ground.
With a "boom", two artillery shells exploded in front of the position. As soon as the explosion ended, Zheng Xiaoyou and Niu Gensheng immediately jumped into the nearest artillery hole at lightning speed. They had been sharpening their skills on the battlefield for a long time.
When they came out, they knew that the two shots just now were just test fires. In less than thirty seconds, the Soviet artillery fire would come overwhelmingly. At this time, those who were still on the position would only die.
As soon as the soldiers entered the artillery-proof cave, the enemy's artillery fire rang out outside the artillery-proof cave. Zheng Xiaoyou glanced at Niu Gensheng, who had even lost his helmet, and knew that he was no better than the other person. The two looked at each other.
After taking a look, they all laughed.
The artillery fire outside became more and more fierce. At first, you could still hear the impact of the shells. After a few minutes, the explosions became louder and louder, and the entire anti-aircraft hole was shaking.
After five or six minutes, the artillerymen of the Thirty-seventh Group Army also joined the feast. The artillery fire from both sides was firing at each other, and projectiles were flying everywhere in the sky. From time to time, several artillery shells collided in the air, causing violent explosions.
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The fierce bombardment lasted for half an hour. After the artillerymen on both sides became tired, they gradually stopped.
"Quick, get on the battlefield, Lao Maozi is about to launch an attack." Zheng Xiaoyou shouted loudly, calling the soldiers in the artillery hole one by one.
Less than one kilometer away from Zheng Xiaoyou's position, Major General Rubievich, commander of the 13th Tank Brigade, stood in the turret of a tank, half of his body exposed. T26 figures were constantly appearing beside him.
Flash forward. This Soviet general who vomited blood during the last bombing of Selenginsk, with infinite resentment towards the Thirty-seventh Army, led more than a hundred tanks to kill the 102nd Division's position in front.
past.
"Quick, Lao Maozi's tanks are coming, prepare the anti-tank guns." Following Zheng Xiaoyou's order, the six Pak 38 50mm caliber anti-tank guns temporarily allocated to their battalion were pushed out of the anti-gun holes.
Soon, six anti-tank guns were placed at the originally scheduled gun positions.
"Bah!" Zheng Xiaoyou spat. If the First Armored Division hadn't been behind to replenish the equipment and personnel lost in the past few days, it would have been Lao Maozi's junk tank's turn to show off in front of my position today.
However, this also exposed the weaknesses of Chahar's army. The troops are too weak, especially the armored units. Among the three armored divisions in Chahar, the newly formed 2nd Armored Division remains in Chahar, while
Sun Liren's 101st Armored Division, the most elite, is currently advancing toward Vladivostok in the east. The only armored force currently available on the western front is Bai Yingliao's 1st Armored Division.
With the continuous expansion of the occupied area, in addition to staying behind to guard the city, the initially seemingly large army of 300,000 troops also sent a force to follow Sun Liren in the direction of Vladivostok a few days ago.
So now Su Tong can only use about 200,000 troops to fight against the Soviet Union's nearly 700,000 troops. The use of troops is really stretched. This also makes Su Tong even dream.
We look forward to the date when the railway will be opened to traffic as soon as possible.
"Fire" Following the command of the artillery company commander, the six prepared anti-tank guns immediately poured out metal projectiles and flew towards the Soviet tanks a thousand meters away.
A shell landed near the tank where Major General Rubievich was riding. Without blinking, Major General Rubievich ordered the troops to move forward at full speed.
Major General Rubievich knew that the Chahar army on the opposite side currently only had one armored unit, and that this unit was still resting in the rear. This was a good time to defeat the opponent.
As the T26 tank group approached, the artillery fire on Chahar's army position became more and more fierce. At this time, tanks were constantly being hit, catching fire, smoking or exploding. Seeing this situation, Rubievich
The corner of the major general's mouth trembled slightly, and he ordered the tank group to continue the attack.
Lieutenant General Vusejevich, who was in the headquarters, saw this through the telescope and ordered happily: "Okay, we are about to approach the enemy's position. Order the infantry to speed up and keep up with the tanks."
As the T26 tank group approached, the artillery fire from Zheng Xiaoyou's position became more and more fierce. Zheng Xiaoyou looked at the sky, and there were more than a dozen Stukas in the sky in front of him.