Back at the camp, the leader of the puppet army shouted loudly: "Brothers, get ready, we are going to continue the attack."
The soldiers who were resting on the spot suddenly became panicked. Those who had withdrawn from the front line all explained to their comrades the tragedy on the front line. Since they had just escaped from the death line, their words were somewhat bizarre. In particular, they said that the enemy's marksmanship was too accurate and would always be exposed.
If you lose your body, being hit is almost inevitable. Survival is no luck. It's because the enemy showed mercy.
The regiment leader did not want to die, but fortunately this time a group of Germans who were not afraid of death served as the vanguard.
He continued shouting: "Brothers, I know you are all very scared, but if we don't go to fight, the Germans will punish us afterwards! This time, the German army will send out tanks, and we will follow the German army. No matter what, we will die."
We are also Germans, we just need to follow, if anything happens, we will retreat immediately!"
These words finally calmed down the worried puppet soldiers. They began to organize their equipment, eat some dry food, and wait for new attack orders.
On the German side, regimental commander Quetzal was also mobilizing before the war.
He summoned the platoon commanders of the entire regiment to his side and gave them impassioned instructions to the junior officers. He was deliberately imitating Hitler and trying to inspire him with his spirit.
Stimulate these warriors to move forward.
Of course, the main force of the attack was a total of fifteen tanks led by Panzer IV.
It is quite rare for the German army to dispatch tanks to assist the infantry in an attack. They are not equipped with the No. 3 assault gun, but genuine tanks, especially a No. 4 tank equipped with a 75mm long-barreled tank gun, which became the key element of this assault.
The mainstay.
This was the first time that Quetzal's troops fought together with tanks. He also had some misunderstandings about the blitzkrieg that the Germans were proud of. He believed that hitting a tank and charging forward was a blitzkrieg.
He estimated that in this battle, tanks alone seemed to be able to open a gap. However, the enemy's strength was unknown, so it would be better to attack with the whole army and use infantry to cooperate with tanks to rush into the city of Loev in one fell swoop.
When the commanders of those tanks also participated in the pre-war military meeting, Quetzal began to deploy detailed tactics.
As for how to make infantry and tanks fight together, Quetzal knew nothing about it.
"I'm worried that the enemy has hidden a certain amount of firepower. When the tanks rush in, a platoon of infantry must be hidden behind each tank. You tank crews advance while firing, and the speed cannot be too fast. The infantry must follow the tanks closely to avoid bullets. When you
When they arrived within 100 meters of the enemy's position, the entire infantry force rushed forward..."
Quetzal talked a lot.
"Gentlemen, do you understand?"
"Understood."
"Then hurry up and get ready, we'll set off at one o'clock!"
Just like the No. 4 and No. 3 tanks on the front line, these tanks repaired at the rear are also welded with a fence net. It can effectively prevent the bombardment of Soviet RPGs. As for the large-caliber anti-tank guns, there is no solution.
Among them, only five tanks had fences welded on them, and the remaining ten were all captured T26s.
The T26's poor armor and armament capabilities have lagged far behind the times. If it appeared on the battlefield of World War I, it would definitely have unparalleled combat power. Now, the prototypes of Tiger tanks have come out! At least these T26s are immune to ordinary bullets.
His body was also big enough for a platoon of German soldiers to form a long snake formation behind him.
The attack time was set at one o'clock in the afternoon. In the last hours before the battle, the Soviet and German armies were not only preparing nervously for the battle, but also eating in a hurry.
In terms of preparation, the Soviet army did the best. Out of concern that anything might happen on the battlefield, Balzen prepared a big gift for the German army.
Ten rocket launch positions are set up in the frontline trenches. Catfish rockets, which are as powerful as two 152mm heavy artillery shells, have been stuffed into the launch tubes. The launch tubes are mounted on tripods, and soldiers control the triggers to perform collision ignition. In order to shoot
The accuracy of the launch tube is also luxuriously equipped with a sight removed from the sniper rifle!
This kind of launch position simply travels through time and space. If the launched projectile is actively guided, it really looks like the Dow anti-tank missile launch system.
However, Quetzal was full of confidence in the enemy he was about to face. It was these tanks that made him so confident that the panic he had just been attacked by enemy rockets disappeared. All he could think about was meritorious service, and he was completely
The danger is ignored.
It's almost one o'clock in the afternoon and the battle is about to begin.
Except for a small number of heavy baggage troops who were watching trucks, mules, horses, and various supplies in the rear, all combat troops went to the front.
Quetzal had nothing more to say, and he had reason to personally participate in this battle. He took off the military cap on his head, put on the steel helmet of an ordinary soldier, and issued the marching order.
Fifteen tanks were launched at the same time, and the huge roar was absorbed by the forest. The Soviet army five kilometers away did not feel it. On the contrary, several paratrooper brigade scouts lying in the reeds and mud could see it clearly.
Tepunov was well aware of his responsibilities. He was really eager to fight, but due to military orders, he and the entire brigade officers and soldiers were currently acting as observers.
After receiving the scout's report, Tepunov was shocked. He immediately contacted Balzen on the other side of the river, and nervously shouted into the walkie-talkie: "My old friend, the enemy has begun to attack! The enemy has dispatched tanks, please
Get ready for anti-tank!"
Balzen was not surprised. He said confidently: "Our anti-tank weapons are ready to fire, as long as the enemy dares to come."
"I think this matter should be reported to the assault headquarters! If you can't resist the tank offensive, we will take the initiative to join the war."
"No need, we can repel any enemy attack."
Balzen was stubborn and this was a great opportunity for him to make a contribution. If he led his troops to repel the enemy's tank offensive alone, the commander would definitely reward him. He had great confidence. After finishing the communication, he ordered the messenger to send his troops
The latest orders were passed down every trench and every foxhole.
The Soviet soldiers at the grassroots level all received the news of the appearance of enemy tanks. Everyone was excited and nervous. The veterans in the army still remembered the battle half a year ago. The enemy also dispatched many tanks. In the end, the enemy's entire army was wiped out. The battle scene was thrilling.
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Everyone consciously quieted down and stared at the front attentively, especially the recoilless gun team. They will become the backbone of medium and long-range anti-tank. They are waiting for the tanks to appear to refresh their record!
Everyone's nervous anticipation did not waste much time. Some veterans wisely put their ears to the soil and felt the vibration of the earth.
"The enemy is getting closer and closer, brothers, prepare to fight!" A veteran platoon leader called to his men. Based on his experience, he judged that the enemy was close at hand.
Just as the veteran had guessed, the officer holding the binoculars finally arrived and Tigada emerged from behind a group of woods.
Not only those huge moving masses, but also some swaying figures around them.
Some telescopes with ranging scales showed that the enemy's precise distance was about 1,900 meters, and the enemy was already within the range of recoilless rifle fire.
Of course Balzen could have ordered the firing now.
He did not do this, but while nervously watching the majestic formation of the large group of invading enemies, he ordered the frontline soldiers to stay calm. After the signal flare was fired, the recoilless cannon would start the blocking battle!