The Jackal self-propelled artillery modified from the Jackal III tank has indeed solved the artillery problem of the armored division. After removing the turret, these self-propelled artillery are equipped with a 105/24 artillery, which can provide support to the armored division at any time. It can be said to be solved.
This was a problem that had troubled Hoffman for a long time, which was why he had the confidence not to launch an artillery attack first.
Of course, in addition to the armored division's own weapons and equipment, he also has other support.
While the two were talking, a group of planes roared over their heads. The latest Albatross fighter jets turned the sky into a Romanian domain, followed closely by various Romanian bombers. They would take the lead in fighting for
Troops on the ground clear the obstacles.
The large-scale tanks and armored groups combined with the roaring aircraft made Guderian shout in his heart. This is exactly the result I want, and I must bring this combat model back to Germany.
The arrival of a large group of Romanian troops also put pressure on Dobarev, the commander of the 35th Division stationed in Ukraine.
"Yes, Commander. We will definitely intercept the enemy in Ukraine and will not let any enemy go. But this time the Romanians are coming in force, and we need support."
Division Commander Dobarev put down the phone in his hand, and the political commissar beside him immediately asked, "What did the commander say?"
"The commander asked us to stand firm and wait for reinforcements. We will have reinforcements tomorrow. But before that, we need to block the enemy's offensive."
While the two were talking, a shout came from outside. "Be careful, the enemy plane is coming."
The two people hurriedly stepped out of the headquarters and found a large number of Romanian fighter planes rushing towards them in a dark and heavy manner.
"Hurry up and take cover. Where is the anti-aircraft gun?"
While Dobarev was talking, the anti-aircraft guns of the division's anti-aircraft company opened fire. However, the small number of anti-aircraft guns was of little use. More than a dozen bombers were seen separated from the enemy planes and rushed towards the air defense positions. They planned to teach them a lesson.
This was a small rebellion of overestimating one's own abilities.
"Let's go to the bomb shelter first."
Dobarev dragged the political commissar and ran directly to the air-raid shelter. Now was not the time to show off as a hero. If something happened to the two of them, it would have a huge impact on the next battle of the 35th Division.
And the political commissar comrades who know this will naturally not show off.
When the two men ran to the air-raid shelter, they heard several explosions, and the continuously buzzing air-raid position went silent.
"Oops."
Before Dobarev could express his thoughts, more Romanian bombers roared down. At this time, explosions were heard everywhere in Ukraine, and everything was bombed. Even the headquarters was hit by several aviation bombs.
The bomb hit, and now there are almost no people on the streets. The Soviet officers and soldiers in Ukraine are running around and looking for cover.
This kind of aerial bombing is the most demoralizing, because you have no way to counterattack your opponent and can only watch your opponent plunder your head.
The person who led the bombing mission this time was Colonel Irascu, the veteran of the Romanian Army Air Force and now the commander-in-chief of the 1st Air Force. This bombing operation was commanded by him.
I saw him calmly giving the order in the air. "Third Bomber Group, you go bomb the enemy's position on the right. Second Bomber Group, you go bomb the enemy's position on the left. First Bomber Group, bomb Ukrainian Ka. Actions
Be quick, I estimate the enemy planes will arrive in twenty minutes at most."
"Third Bomber Group, received."
"Second Bomber Group, received."
"First Bomb Group, received."
Three flares appeared in the sky, and the pilots of the three bomber groups each led their own aircraft towards their respective targets.
Seeing that the bomber missions were assigned, Colonel Irascu issued another order to the fighter jets. "The fighter wing is on standby, ready to attack any enemy aircraft that may appear."
"Fighter Wing, received."
Colonel Irascu, who had completed his command mission, now began to check the results of the bombing.
Don't look at Colonel Irascu calmly shouting and commanding the bombing mission. Being able to command the air battle through talking this time is a great innovation for the Romanian aviation force. You must know that this is Romania's first call command in actual combat. Before this,
Commanding air operations is basically conveyed by signal guns, lights, hand flags, etc. This kind of command can only convey simple orders. If it is a little more complicated, it can only rely on the pilot's own understanding.
Although the Romanian Air Force is not yet able to install a communication radio on every aircraft. But isn't this a good start? I believe that in the future, the General Staff, seeing the capabilities of the aviation force, will definitely install a communication radio on every aircraft.
The rampaging air raid lasted for half an hour, and the Romanian bombers reluctantly left after dropping their bombs.
At this time, Soviet planes had just arrived around Ukraine.
"A large number of enemy fighter jets were found on the right side, numbering close to a hundred."
The news of the discovery of enemy planes came over the radio, which cheered up Colonel Irascu. He finally understood why the Soviet fighter jets arrived so late. It turned out to be to avoid a refueling tactic.
"The fighter wing immediately engaged and the bombers accelerated away from the battlefield."
"receive."
As the enemy fighter jets were discovered, the grazing bombers immediately accelerated away. The fighter jets hovering at high altitude also pounced on the enemy.
So under the nose of the Soviet army, the largest air battle since World War I began.
From the very beginning, the Romanian Air Force gave the Soviet fighter jets a showdown. Relying on their height and speed advantages, the Romanian aerial heroes flying the Albatross fighter jets launched a dive attack on the Soviet Air Force.
The Soviet airmen who were unable to dodge were somewhat panicked when faced with this attack. It was not that they had not seen this attack pattern before, but that the Albatross fighter jet was too fast and suddenly appeared in front of them.
So after a short and thrilling exchange of fire, many Soviet fighter jets fell from the sky, mixed with one or two Romanian fighter jets.
3 to 19
This is the result of the current exchange of fire. In addition to the excellent performance of the Albatross, the Soviet Union's large number of old-fashioned fighter jets from the late World War I are also the main reason. These veterans are no match for the new fighter jets, and the tactics used by Romania this time also made the Soviet Union's sky-high
The pride is not used to it at all.
The tactics of dive and pull up, dive and pull up, are incompatible with the dog fighting tactics they usually practice. Doesn't this make it clear that the speed of the bullying aircraft is not as fast as that of the Romanians, and the altitude is not as high as that of the Romanians?
Seeing such a scene, the Soviet aviation officer who led the team gritted his teeth angrily. He had no choice at all. As for ignoring these fighter jets, he went directly to chase those evil bombers. I'm afraid he didn't want his men to be beaten like turkeys by the enemy from behind.
Shoot it down.
Seeing that the situation was not right, the leading officer of the Soviet aviation force could only order a retreat. If he did not leave, he would simply risk the lives of his own members and consume the enemy's fuel.
Therefore, in the eyes of the officers and soldiers of the 35th Division, their own plane was defeated by the Romanian fighter planes and fled.
Seeing such a scene, Commander Dobarev was even more angry and yelled, "What the hell is this?"
11 to 49, this is the final result of this air battle.
