Among the supplies airdropped in April, there were actually a small number of kayaks. Because at the beginning, Yang Mingzhi did not realize that the Denipra swamp could also be used as a huge strategic ambush, so the paratrooper brigade did not carry their advanced equipment.
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Fortunately, this group of people were very good at carpentry. After receiving the exact order, they put the rafts in the water one after another. The movement of the paratrooper brigade to the northeast undoubtedly provided huge help to the Little Ivansky guerrillas.
No one knows the waterways of this swamp better than those who have lived in this swamp for more than half a year. The water network here is dense, and the vast number of paratroopers simply boarded the rafts one after another, using makeshift oars, and even a few soldiers on the shore used hemp to
Pull the rope and move in the right direction.
Tepunov was already very familiar with the friendly forces' results, and his scouts also discovered the German camp on the river.
The individual soldiers rode on the raft and actually floated past quietly under the eyes of the German army. The paratroopers were well-trained and followed orders. No one fired, and the German army did not alert them.
Everyone knows that the operation they are about to carry out is to cut off the retreat of this group of enemies and launch a large-scale annihilation battle in one go!
The officers and soldiers of the three battalions arrived at the correct ferry at the right time. Tepunov gave an order and all the soldiers began to cross the river.
Everything went very smoothly. With the help of moonlight and starlight, three battalions of paratroopers landed one after another.
The paratroopers all know their current location, and they also know that they are not the only ones deployed here.
Just a few kilometers away, there are 800 men from the cavalry battalion. The cavalry will have strong mobility to completely cut off the retreat of any enemy who wants to escape from this direction.
Although the soldiers were a little tired, Tepunov gave the order to dig out the field offensive immediately.
"I know everyone is tired, and you must cheer up. We have established three lines of defense here, with a width of three kilometers. We must complete this mission in a surprise attack, and we must not let any enemy go!"
The soldiers once again clarified their combat missions, and each one became energetic again. They are about to launch a powerful strangulation against the enemy and puppets. There must be many soldiers who will make great achievements in combat. Thinking of this, who can not be excited!
By now, the Soviet army's encirclement had actually been completed. After dawn, Balzen issued an order for rocket bombardment, and the Soviet army would shrink the encirclement. By then, the German army would be unable to escape.
Unless they jump into the broad Dnieper River without fear of death!
Like the grassroots soldiers, Tepunov also personally operated the engineering shovel. Because their current location is close to the river, the soil is very warm. It is really a struggle for the troops to spend the night in such a wet environment. What's worse, this
Mosquitoes in the area have also become a new trouble. Everyone endured a lot of discomfort and worked hard to dig holes until the sky gradually turned blue.
That night, the Soviet army was still bombarding Loev. As for whether it could kill or injure the enemies among them, Balzen didn't care.
Bombarding cities has two purposes: one is to announce the strong presence of the Soviet army, and the other is to show all enemies that the city they want to reinforce is still being ravaged.
The roar of artillery fire always happened suddenly, which made it impossible for Quetzal and his officers and soldiers to rest well. They got up in fear, listened carefully to the strange noises around them, and looked nervously in the direction of Loev.
The fire of the explosion was like thunder on the earth, and they couldn't help but sweat at their situation when they saw the flash of light.
The German and puppet troops were ordered to stick to this place, and it was said that new reinforcements had been sent by their superiors. This brought some comfort to the hearts of the officers and soldiers who were about to collapse. Many people were actually very happy to withdraw from this damn battlefield. However, without authorization,
Retreating is considered a deserter and will be shot directly.
This night, the German soldiers did not have a good rest at all. They were exhausted physically and mentally. Especially when it got daylight, they became even more worried.
Who knows if today is just a confrontation, or if my commander ordered the troops to launch another attack?
Quetzal was very unwilling to accept that his honor as a soldier was insulted by the enemy. This time he took the initiative to join the army, and the army also added a lot of equipment. As a member of the logistics and baggage regiment, it once reached the equipment level of an armored division.
.The second attack was a huge failure, and the combat effectiveness of the troops plummeted.
"No! I have to take revenge!"
The more Quetzal thought about it, the more resentful he became. By six o'clock in the morning, when the morning fog was thickest, he began to worry about the whole army, including the group of Belarusians in the police regiment.
He invited all the company commanders to the division headquarters. Ignoring the depressed mental state of everyone, he steeled himself and said loudly: "Gentlemen, I have decided to launch a third attack. You start preparing immediately, I will give you half
Hours later, at 6:30 in the morning, we started taking action immediately."
The puppet army commander was not happy at the time. He denounced the German's stupidity and openly supported it: "Your Excellency, shouldn't we adhere to the division commander's order? We have to stay here and wait for reinforcements."
"Reinforcements? Forget it, it will take at least two days for the reinforcements to arrive. Are we just passively confronting the enemy here? I would rather die in battle than accept it. We only suffered a small setback in yesterday's battle. Our army still has nearly four
Can thousands of warriors fight? For the sake of honor, we should charge again."
"But!"
"Are you going to be cowards? I have already thought about it. German warriors should move forward bravely. The enemy's firepower is indeed powerful, but we use the cover of weapons to launch an attack. Even if the enemy discovers us, our troops will have already approached the enemy's
The defense line is up. We will pay a certain amount of casualties, but their sacrifices are valuable, and we will win the final victory. So!"
Quetzal stared at the face of the puppet army commander: "You are the vanguard of the battle. I don't think you want to be a coward! It's just decided, execute my order."
"You!" The leader of the puppet army was speechless for a moment. This bastard officer really used the two thousand people under his command as cannon fodder.
But what else can be done? If he retreats, he will immediately inform the Gestapo on the battlefield, fearing that he and his whole family may not be safe.
"Okay! Okay..." The leader of the puppet army glared at Quetzal fiercely, and then went down to prepare.
Quetzal did not feel that he was despicable. The troops composed of local people should use this method to prove their loyalty to the Third Reich. The man gradually disappeared into the mist, and Quetzal also began to organize his own troops.
Beginning of his final charge.
As far away as five kilometers away, the Soviet army had been guarding against the Germans' attack. They were initially worried that the Germans would make a final attack before the sun set yesterday, and they were also slightly worried that they would withdraw at night.
Who would have thought that this group of Germans must be exhausted physically and mentally. Even so, they would launch a new round of attack after dawn!
Fortunately, Balzen, immersed in the morning fog, was very vigilant, as were the commanders of other troops.
The reason why these Soviet troops are elite is because their commanders are better at thinking.
Everyone has an extra perspective and thinks about it from their perspective. If they were an attacking force, they would definitely use the cover of thick fog to try to break through. How could we not use this natural smoke bomb?
Therefore, the sentries deployed by the Soviet army did not withdraw. After dawn, most of the officers and soldiers on the Soviet defense line finished their rest. They wiped off the dew on their firearms and checked all the bullets and artillery shells. It was best before the morning fog dissipated.
safe and sound!
When the morning fog completely dissipates at 8 o'clock in the morning, rocket launchers will launch sharp artillery preparations, kicking off the decisive battle.