A group of soldiers shouted and followed the commander, launching a charge towards the enemy's position. On both sides of them were the same Soviet soldiers who also charged together. The attack of the Soviet soldiers quickly led to a counterattack by the Romanian soldiers.
The fierce artillery fire from Romania caused many Soviet soldiers to fall in a pool of blood. Faced with this situation, Yegorov, who was watching the battle from behind, had no choice.
Although Soviet Russia also has artillery, most of them are small artillery with a caliber of less than 100 mm. Although it can fight back and forth with the White Army, it was completely defeated after a confrontation with the well-trained Romanian artillery.
They couldn't find the north. Moreover, in terms of numbers, the Soviet artillery was at an absolute disadvantage, so it was reasonable to be suppressed by Romania.
However, the Soviet army was not helpless in this regard. They took advantage of the fast movement of small artillery, firing one shot at a time and changing places. They tried their best to ensure that they could provide fire support. However, this kind of support was better than nothing, and could only
Give the soldiers moral support and let them know that the Soviet artillery is still supporting them.
The Soviet Russian soldiers continued to rush towards the enemy position despite the artillery bombardment. When they were close to a distance of 500 to 600 meters, the sound of machine guns on the Romanian position rang out, killing scores of Soviet Russian soldiers.
Seeing such a scene that was close to massacre, Yegorov took off his military hat and threw it on the ground. However, in order to reduce the casualties of the soldiers in the subsequent battle, the charge will continue this time.
When the Soviet soldiers rushed to a distance of 300 meters despite huge casualties, the continuous sound of rifles rang out from the position. These gunshots did not sound as dazzling as the sound of machine guns, but the casualties caused were still higher. The wave of Soviet soldiers charging
, falling down layer by layer as if someone was peeling an onion. At this time, Yegorov raised his telescope and stared at the situation on the battlefield.
Being keenly observant, he discovered that many of those who fell during this section of the army's charge were veterans with keen technical and tactical skills and officers holding pistols.
These Romanians are consciously dismantling the morale of the charging officers and soldiers. This shows that Romania's shooting level is very high, which is not comparable to the vast majority of Soviet Russian soldiers who were just recruited. It seems that the soldiers cannot use anti-aircraft weapons with Romania.
Shoot, this will be a big loss.
"This is the army of the great powers. I didn't expect that we are so far behind them."
Yegorov, who had summed up the experience and lessons in his heart, felt that he had seen almost everything, and said to Smilga, who was commanding the battle beside him: "Let the soldiers retreat and come back. I have seen almost everything."
As the Soviet Union's order to retreat was issued, the Soviet soldiers, who were about to collapse on their own, fled back like rabbits.
A tentative attack performed specifically for Yegorov left thousands of Soviet soldiers lying in a pool of blood.
However, he believed that this attack was worthwhile, as it would at least save tens of thousands of Soviet soldiers. Without this attack, how could he see clearly the true strength of the Romanians.
Moreover, the Allied forces, dominated by Britain and France, had nearly one million troops in Soviet Russia. Without this test, we would have suffered big losses when facing them in the future.
"I didn't expect the Romanians to be so strong now. I wouldn't believe it unless I saw it myself."
Yegorov smiled bitterly and expressed his feelings to Smilga beside him.
"Yeah, I couldn't believe it before I fought against them."
Smilga smiled and responded to Yegorov more bitterly. After all, this attack was all about risking death, and it was his own men who were sent to die. It was already good that he could make a smiling expression. Did he really want him to do so?
Smile happily.
After learning about Romania's strength on the front line, Yegorov rushed back to the Western Front headquarters overnight.
As soon as he entered the door, Stalin, who was staying behind, asked: "How is the situation?"
Faced with Stalin's inquiry, Yegorov answered truthfully: "Too bad, this is not Smilga's problem."
“Is the Romanian army really that strong?”
Yegorov's words surprised Stalin.
"Yes, I feel like I'm facing the Germans on the front line. No, I should be facing the Germans from 16 years ago."
Feeling that what he said was a bit boosting the opponent's ambition, Yegorov added: "The main reason is that the gap in weapons and equipment is too big. The group charge we are good at is completely like sending someone to death."
Hearing Yegorov's words, Stalin became a little silent. If it was really like facing the Germans in 2016, then the 500,000 people on their Western Front would definitely not be considered an advantage. After all, there were more than 400,000 on the opposite side.
People, it is difficult to fight this battle if the equipment gap is too large.
Seeing the silent Comrade Steel, Yegorov tried to ask: "Can we ask Moscow to reinforce some troops?"
Stalin had not considered what Yegorov said. But just because reinforcements were needed after two days of fighting, it would make the central government think of the Western Front and Stalin. As a qualified Communist, it is not right to go to your superiors when you have difficulties.
His style.
Therefore, when faced with Yegorov's request for help, Stalin retorted: "Comrade Yegorov, we cannot stop fighting just because the enemy has a greater advantage. The central government has mobilized the greatest support it can give, and we need to be tested at this time.
It’s time to improve our military capabilities. So we need to solve the problem ourselves rather than letting our superiors find solutions for us. Otherwise, what is the role of the central government in sending us to lead the Western Front."
Stalin's words made Yegorov a little ashamed.
Since I became the commander of the front army, I have always fought against the White Army, and I have forgotten how to fight against powerful enemies. I have become a little timid when facing them.
After thinking about it and readjusting his mentality, Yegorov said: "Comrade Stalin is right, I did worry about gains and losses before. Communists should not be knocked down by the difficulties in front of them. Romanians are not invulnerable, they must have
Shortcomings and loopholes.”
Yegorov put down his psychological burden and began to carefully observe the combat map in an attempt to find a feasible method.
The search lasted two days. During this period, Stalin ordered that no one else should disturb the commander except for delivering food and water.
"I found it. Hahaha, I found it."
Yegorov, who looked a little haggard, shouted in the war room.
Stalin, who had just received the news, pushed open the door and asked: "Have you found their weakness?"
Seeing that it was Stalin, the political commissar, Yegorov restrained himself and said: "This is not Romania's weakness, but a little reverie of their defense."
