Although the airborne troops and civilians did not attack the train station for the time being, the train station was actually not very different from being occupied, because just like Major Vincent said, they were actually surrounded.
Of course, the railways at both ends of the railway station have been dug out. Not only have a large number of mines been laid, but also troops have been put into defense... Most of these troops are defended along the buildings on both sides of the railway. It is very difficult to break through.
As a result, the railway station completely lost contact with the German troops outside.
Moreover, this non-attack was also temporary. When the airborne troops led the guerrillas and civilians to deal with the special operations team outside the train station and grabbed a large number of rifles from them, they launched an attack towards the train station.
This kind of attack can be said to be unorganized. After all, the main force is guerrillas who have not received formal training and civilians who have taken up arms.
But sometimes it is this kind of unstructured attack that catches people even more unprepared, because if there is a plan, there will be traces, and these people are "beating the master to death with random punches". They rush in from all directions like ants.
At the train station, there were even ordinary people who were familiar with the terrain who slipped in through cracks in the walls and cesspits, and then suddenly appeared near the German firepower point with a few grenades...
As a result, the battle at the train station ended within half an hour, ending with the surrender of Major Vincent and his men.
On the one hand, this is because Major Vincent knew that he was surrounded and had no hope of breaking out. On the other hand, it was probably influenced by the surrender of Paulus's 6th Army... On the battlefield, the choice between surrendering or persisting until the end is often the decision.
in a moment.
Of course, this thought will be influenced by others.
For example, if Paulus led the 6th Army and fought to the end, then today Major Vincent might think: Paulus was able to persevere to the end under such difficult conditions, why can't I?
But now, because of Paulus's mistakes, Vincent and his men will have another thought: nearly one million people of the 6th Army surrendered, so what does the surrender of this regiment mean?
So this mentality is contagious, which is why troops from all countries in the world promote heroic deeds and do everything possible to downplay events such as surrender.
Because Vincent was willing to surrender, the supplies in the train station were handed over to the Soviet army almost intact, including guns and ammunition.
When the news reached the 51st Group Army headquarters, everyone cheered... The successful capture of Miloway meant that the plan was half successful.
Although Miloway City is not the most difficult offensive point, it is the most important offensive point.
Because it not only controls the railway line, preventing the German army from using the railway to retreat quickly in large numbers, it can also mobilize and arm the people of the entire city. These people can not only hold Miloway... The German army wants to reoccupy Miloway in a short time
It can be said to be basically impossible.
On the other hand, Miloway City can also provide reinforcements to the other two attack points.
Shulka did not need to explain this. Veniamenko ordered as soon as he received the information: "Immediately organize reinforcements for Highland No. 3 and Butul Village, especially Butul Village!"
"Yes, Comrade Veniamenko!"
Butur Village is the most uncertain of the three attack points. The headquarters does not even know the situation in this direction because it cannot contact Butur Village.
But Butur Village is one of the three attack points. Without it, this triangular area would be easily broken through by the enemy.
On the other hand, Manstein also realized the importance of Butul village.
"Your Excellency, Marshal!" the adjutant reported: "The city of Miloway has been lost, including the train station, and the Italian battalion has surrendered. The enemy has also successfully occupied Highland No. 7 (the Soviet Army's No. 3 Highland). At the same time, the village of Butur is being attacked.
To the enemy's attack!"
Manstein looked at the map and immediately found these three points on the map that almost formed an equilateral triangle.
"Order, the village of Butur must be defended!" Manstein said: "At any cost, attack Highland No. 7 with all our strength!"
"yes!"
Manstein saw clearly that it was basically impossible to recapture Milowe, and the only hope was Highland No. 7 and Butul Village.
After thinking about it, Manstein ordered the adjutant again: "Send a telegram to the head of state, we need more support!"
Manstein did need more support because he was already struggling to deal with the situation.
At this time, Hitler was still discussing with others in Wolfsburg how to resolve the surrender of the 6th Army. Manstein's telegram once again drew him back to the battlefield.
Hitler was stunned for a while while looking at the telegram, and then he yelled angrily: "These bastards, they actually want to encircle the Don Army. After encircling the 6th Army..."
With that said, Hitler shouted to his staff: "Where is Göring, where is he? Order him to send out the air force. It's time to show them some harm!"
Obviously, Hitler's reinforcement to Manstein was the air force.
But it's not so much reinforcement as venting anger.
Because it was night at this time, the only bombing targets that the German Air Force could find were the city of Milowe... The large targets in the city of Milowe were obvious, so just drop the bombs when you saw the buildings and lights.
The problem is that dropping bombs like this will not help the war situation at all. If it does help, it will occasionally kill or injure some guerrillas and civilians with guns.
At five o'clock in the morning, the headquarters finally contacted the troops in Butur Village... This was the result of the 2nd Airborne Regiment rushing to Butul Village on a double trip.
The 2nd Airborne Regiment did not even participate in the battle of Miloway, because if it had participated in the battle and then rushed to the village of Butul, it might be too late.
They boarded a dozen three-wheelers captured from the German special operations team and hurriedly hit the road.
The entire headquarters plus the guard platoon only has about fifty people.
Therefore, they could only take small roads... After all, this area was the territory of the German army. If they took the road, an ambush by any German police force would make them miserable. This is why they chose to take a three-wheeler.
It can be said that this thing can go anywhere from heaven to earth. Sometimes even if it encounters a swamp, it won't be a problem. People can just get off the car and push it for a while.
Because we took a long detour, we arrived at Butul village only a few hours later.
When they arrived, they were surprised to find that the Soviet army was attacking the village of Butul, but they were unable to command it.
"Our people are everywhere!" Vessarion, commander of the 2nd Airborne Regiment, reported: "They are fighting the enemy, but they are not organized, so I don't know the situation!" (To be continued)