The two messengers hurriedly ran north, and they soon met the soldiers of Tokov Company who had withdrawn.
An oolong almost happened, but fortunately both sides greeted each other in Russian.
Tokov was ecstatic to learn that he was the battalion commander's messenger. He grabbed the messenger's collar and asked anxiously: "Where is the battalion commander now? How much damage did the large army suffer in the shelling?"
"This... large force has survived the shelling and is moving towards the camp at full speed. We are ordered to convey to you the battalion commander's order, which requires you to abandon all excess weight and withdraw to the camp at full speed."
"Okay! The German army is driving a full-scale attack with tanks and crashing into the forest crazily. I must inform the battalion commander of this information."
The messenger was also shocked, "Germans?! Are they really launching a full-scale attack?"
"Of course, so I will leave some people to hold back or delay the advancing German offensive. You run back immediately and inform the battalion commander that at least a regiment-sized German force is moving south. They have used more than ten tanks. It is very likely that
This is the Waffen-SS!"
Originally, the purpose of the reconnaissance camp was to attract these enemies away. The several provocations we used in the past few days could not make the enemies mobilize in full force. It seemed that the sneak attack at night finally made the enemies angry and angry.
To annihilate this German army, relying solely on the reconnaissance battalion is a fool's errand. They must be lured to the predetermined location and beaten hard according to the original plan!
Tokov temporarily stopped a platoon of troops and gave them all the machine guns in the company, asking these forty people to exert as much firepower as possible. He did not ask for how many enemies could be shot, but only for the sound of the gunfire.
It can attract the enemy deeply.
Because he knew too well that behind him was a large group of German troops pursuing him. This fighter plane that lured the enemy into a trap had to be achieved even at the cost of his life!
The messenger, accompanied by more than a dozen retreating soldiers, ran through the forest as fast as possible. They passed through the scene of the previous shelling and finally met up with Balzen at the camp.
The soldiers of the reconnaissance battalion who had just arrived at the camp took the time to resupply. The can opener quickly opened the sealed bullets and stuffed the bullets into their pockets. The machine gunner stuffed a few more bullets, and the deputy gunner carried a few extra boxes.
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After replenishing ammunition, the soldiers gnawed on some dry and hard pieces of toast and ate salted fish with clean drinking water for breakfast.
Balzen estimated that the troops had traveled six kilometers and it should be very safe here.
After the army stabilized, he borrowed the backup radio station here and began emergency contact with the headquarters.
"Catfish! Catfish! I am the owl, got the answer!"
At the same time, Yang Mingzhi moved a chair and sat in the communication room of the command headquarters. His presence made the personnel on duty quite nervous, and Yang Mingzhi felt the same in his heart. What is the frontline combat like? The reconnaissance battalion should be separated.
Is there a battle? The German army has also moved to Homnich. Is the transport team transporting ammunition there safe and sound?
Balzen's sudden plain language communication made him furious.
Yang Mingzhi quickly put on his headphones and said, "Owl, how are you doing? Are you out of the war zone?"
"Reporting to Catfish, our unit was brutally bombarded and 60% of our troops were lost. All living members of our unit were pushed to the rear camp."
"What? Shelling? Now tell me the exact number of combatants."
"Follow your orders! There are less than three hundred people!"
The reconnaissance battalion can be said to be the most elite unit. After the first battle, more than half of the entire battalion was lost. Although the RUHE operation launched by the German army was massive, the Soviet army should have suffered such a large loss of personnel in a short period of time. The previous charge of the Jewish regiment resulted in death
Five hundred people were killed, and it can be attributed to the Jewish warriors charging to the death for revenge and loss of consciousness.
The reconnaissance battalion shouldn't be like this. They have no reason to charge foolishly. It seems that they were indeed shelled by the Germans.
Yang Mingzhi suddenly remembered that the position of the German 634th Division marked on the map was very close to Loev, and the reconnaissance battalion should have been bombarded by this infantry division. Currently, they were the only ones who could carry out the bombardment.
Yang Mingzhi issued an urgent order: "You have a good rest in the camp for now. I will send troops to reinforce you soon. Your combat mission is temporarily completed. I will deploy your troops to another area. Please rest urgently and be ready to move."
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"As you command!"
After the communication ended, Yang Mingzhi frowned with a sullen face. He returned to the headquarters office with a worried look on his face and immediately rushed all staff members to a meeting.
Just as Yang Mingzhi was discussing adjustments to the troop deployment, the correspondent ran out of the communications room again.
"Report to comrade commander! Urgent call from the reconnaissance battalion!"
"Urgent call? Read!"
"It's not a telegram, it's plain language communication."
"Damn it, what kind of trouble did Balzen get into again?" Yang Mingzhi hurried back to the communication room. He put on his headphones and heard Balzen's panicked wailing, which he couldn't even understand because of too much vibrato.
"Idiot! Speak slowly, what is it that makes you so nervous?!"
"Report to Comrade Commander, it's the German army!" Because he was too nervous, Balzen no longer bothered to say the code name: "The suspected armed SS went south. They dispatched about a regiment of troops and many tanks and armored vehicles! They forced their way into the forest.
, it’s really crazy! Crazy!”
"Wait, you mean the German tanks are running wild in the forest?"
"Yes, what should we do? Should we fight?"
Yang Mingzhi originally planned to agree to fight, but then he thought, he really didn't understand what the Germans wanted. Could it be that these Germans also planned to fight on two fronts? Are they brave or stupid?
From the beginning, the Soviet army's tactical idea was to focus on attacking the Waffen SS, luring them into a trap and annihilating them. However, the enemy never took the bait, and the command headquarters had identified the area around Homnich as the place for the real decisive battle.
"Really, the battle situation always changes suddenly."
After a few slanders, Yang Mingzhi finally issued an order: "I give you permission to fight the enemy! Remember, you are a group of magnets. You must find a way to attract the Germans and guide them to the preset trap village. How to attract the enemy?
It's up to you to decide the right place. As long as you complete this seduction mission, I will apply for the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for you!"
"As ordered! Comrade Commander!"
Perhaps Balzen would be proud of having the opportunity to win the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, but no one in the headquarters would be too optimistic about the current war situation.
Yevlov pounded the table and asked: "What do the Germans want to do? Are they crazy for racing tanks in the forest?"
"I think they are just crazy!" Fomin smiled contemptuously and pointed out: "Balzen's reconnaissance battalion has achieved quite a lot of results during these days. They are equipped with a large number of rockets, making their combat effectiveness as strong as a regiment.
I even suspect that the German commanders were crushed by the rocket bombs, and their anger misled their judgment, leading them to believe that they were attacked by a main force of our army. Only then did they move south unbearably."
This explanation made Yang Mingzhi's eyes light up: "However, according to previous intelligence, the German army was crossing the river on a large scale to reinforce Loev. I always thought they were going to reinforce Homnich."
"Who knows? You are the commander and chief of staff, and your analysis is always correct."
"No! No!" Yang Mingzhi waved his hand humbly, "Everyone makes mistakes. Maybe my decision is wrong. The German army does intend to go south. This is actually fine. The role of Balzen's unit is originally a bait.
We must seize this opportunity."
"Haha, isn't this kind of battle situation what you most hope for?" Fomin smiled slightly again, and even said with approval: "The German army finally followed your idea and killed Balzen. I think we should immediately report to 284
The second regiment of the division sent a message to prepare all shark rockets!"