In Yang Mingzhi's estimation, it would be impossible for the cavalry to break through the enemy's formation.
However, the battlefield situation was changing rapidly, and Warmansky could not believe that his battle was so smooth. The cavalry immediately transformed into infantry after dismounting. They mostly used rifles and rarely used light machine guns.
The environment here is far from comparable to the prairie of Ukraine, and horse-drawn machine guns like Tatchanka do not exist. But Womansky also has a heavy weapon-RPG.
When the cavalry launches an RPG during a charge, it will most likely startle the horses. Even if it is launched, it will most likely hit a tree. But after the cavalry dismounts and carries the RPG launch tube on their shoulders, the explosive warhead will immediately cause huge damage to the German army.
The inside of this warhead inherited the vicious methods of the Guerrilla Republic's arsenal as always, and a large number of small fragments were used to smash holes into the enemy.
However, even with such superior weapons, Warmansky Jr. could not go further. After all, his troops were in a minority, and the German army stabilized its position after fleeing into the woods. The Soviet army's attempt to attack was in vain.
Lawrence made a difficult choice. He realized that the front line must be defended. The rear was stolen by the Soviet army. If the logistics supplies were occupied by the Soviet army or blown up with explosives, no matter how well he directed the battle at the front, the troops would still be weak.
lose.
Lawrence even felt that the Soviet frontal attack was a sharp sword, and the sudden Soviet cavalry was an even sharper sword.
He removed a battalion of officers and soldiers and returned to the defense urgently. This naturally led to a reduction in the strength of the German frontline and a weakening of the firepower.
Lavrenti, who was on the offensive, still didn't know the reason for the weakening of the German army's vitality. He certainly estimated that his own recoilless rifles weakened the German army's strength.
The troops continued to advance despite the German mortar bombardment. The distance was already very close, and the mortar positions were inevitably exposed.
Chekov stared at the periscope of the tank and ordered decisively: "These evil people actually hide the artillery position here. Driver, move forward to the two o'clock direction!"
"Platoon leader, we only have one vehicle. Is it too risky to do this?"
"Bah! The risk is great, but the reward is great. Who destroyed the enemy's artillery position? It was us! Don't think about medals, that will happen in the future. If we complete this, the commander will reward each of us with a bottle of vodka!"
Is there anything that can boost the morale of soldiers more than vodka? Chekhov estimated that it was only a dozen rubles in peacetime.
The driver no longer had any worries: "Platoon commander, gunner, and assistant machine gunner, hold on tight, I'm going to move forward at full speed!"
When the clutch was pressed to the end, the 400-horsepower engine of this BT fast tank suddenly emitted a puff of black smoke. To the Soviet soldiers, it looked like a wild horse running wild, charging sideways. Who could stop it?
The German artillery, which had consumed a large amount of shells, was gradually running out of stamina. Their reserve of shells was almost exhausted, and the battalion commander pessimistically discovered that the German army was already fighting over the logistics supplies with the Soviet army, which had succeeded in the sneak attack. At this time, he went back to get the shells.
, the resistance is not generally large.
To make matters worse, a crazy "iron box" rushed over with unstoppable momentum, and the artillerymen suddenly panicked.
Chekov in the car was extremely excited: "For Stalin! Charge! Who occupied the German artillery position? It was our tank crew!"
The BT tank actually raced at a speed of 60 kilometers on this somewhat bumpy grassland. The excessive speed naturally made Chekov extremely excited. The tank actually reached the German mortar position in just fifty seconds.
The sudden appearance of tanks forced a large number of artillery troops to abandon their positions. Even to deal with a light tank at such a close distance, appropriate anti-tank weapons must be used. The only short-range attack weapons in hand of German soldiers were hand grenades.
.The long-handled M24 grenade has fewer fragments and more fragments, and is ineffective against tanks.
Besides, this BT tank has been magically modified. It has an extra layer of welding on its armor and a layer of anti-RPG fence. Its appearance is actually a bit bad. To Maozi, who values ​​practicality, this "iron box"
"This time I became a hero.
After the tank occupied the German artillery position, the two built-in machine guns immediately started shooting at the fleeing German soldiers. Chekov did not order the tracks to crush these mortars. He still needed these captures to claim credit for himself and his men in front of the commander.
!
"Well done, tank crew!"
Lavrenti put down his telescope excitedly. Without the obstruction of mortars, he no longer worried about the armored truck being blocked.
This is the fact. With the collapse of the mortar positions, the German army's strongest blocking weapon is gone, and the armored trucks that are struggling to move forward suddenly have no obstacles.
The Soviet army currently has only twelve armored trucks advancing, and the "Special Assault Group" has also suffered heavy casualties. They are really only one step away from breaking the formation.
The time has come!
Lavrenti issued an order for a full-scale battle, and a green flare flew into the sky. All Soviet troops watching the battle immediately launched a full-scale attack. For a moment, a deafening sound of urrahs came from the surrounding forest!
Lawrence finally understood that he could not win this battle. The main force of the Soviet army appeared, and they actually launched a human sea tactic!
That was indeed a human sea tactic in a realistic sense. How many Soviet troops there were, they were probably ten times their own. From the east, south, and west of the position, terrifying Ula roars were heard, followed by a large number of charging troops.
people.
The Soviet army was not a simple charge at all, their offensive firepower was also very fierce.
A large number of recoilless cannon shells were fired, which were average in power but extremely vicious. Most of the shells hit the big trees where the Germans were leaning, accidentally causing the shells to explode in the air. Is there anything more terrifying than such a volley explosion? These special shells
The artillery shells actually had the effect of shrapnel shells designed to hit infantry in World War I, but the shrapnel fragments were denser. Where could the German troops on the ground have a hiding place?
Hundreds of German soldiers who had been holding off for a long time were seriously injured and bleeding profusely.
The Soviet BT tank seized the opportunity of the German chaos. Chekov was very worried that the tank would keep colliding with the big trees after it penetrated into the forest. He was not worried that hitting the tree would damage the tank. Just now
The tanks were racing, causing his butt to be jolted so hard that his bones almost broke.
The tank did not have to go deep into the woods, so Chekov ordered the gunner to rotate the turret ninety degrees, and the tank moved along the periphery of the German position, firing horizontally at the enemy position with one cannon and one machine gun. He did not seek to hit many enemies, but only wanted to attract the Germans.
Firepower is the main charge for the main force.
Facts have proved that Chekov's decision was completely correct.
The armor of the armored truck was full of deep bullet scratches, and the infantry behind it also spread out and made the final successful charge towards the enemy position.
After paying the price of more than 300 casualties, the Soviet army finally broke through the enemy's formation. Behind the "special assault group" was a large force of nearly 20,000 troops. On this battlefield, which was neither too big nor too small,
There was a spectacular scene of a group of 20,000 people charging. The Soviet soldiers were intimidating and broke the courage of countless German soldiers.
There is no chance of success in continuing to block!
Lawrence's survival instinct drove him to issue a difficult decision: "Gentlemen! We have no chance! Follow me and withdraw the defense line!"