Steel Soviet Union

"What kind of Krauts are we going to deal with?"

"It's very simple. An infantry division of the National Defense Forces, which is only about 80% full, is responsible for position defense. There are also two armored divisions of the National Defense Forces deployed below the high ground, but they are disabled. Intelligence shows that one of the divisions has less than 50 vehicles. Tanks, the other one is slightly better, there are about eighty of them. All in all, these two disabled divisions are no match for us."

In the No. 177 IS4 heavy tank driving on the road ahead, Malashenko was explaining the final mission to Iushkin, who was curious. He was holding a copy of the war zone that had been marked by the political commissar himself. map.

"The 20th Guards Tank Brigade has now joined us and is under the same combat organization and is under the command. Of course, the main offensive task is still our division. The 20th Guards Tank Brigade is responsible for covering one flank and keeping an eye on the weaker Germany. The armored division will not go crazy suddenly."

"We cannot devote all our forces to the attack. We must allocate some of our forces to keep an eye on the other flank. The entire strength of Kurbalov's first regiment, the main force of the second regiment, and the tank company directly under the division headquarters Enter the frontal battlefield, and then the third tank regiment and part of Varosha's infantry go to the flanks, which is enough to deal with the Germans' half-broken armored division."

"The front army headquarters is coordinating several other friendly forces to press over from the flanks and jointly form a semi-arc assault offensive against the Germans in this area, compressing the actual control range and territory controlled by the Germans. Wait until they arrive , all the Germans in the surrounding area will be unable to escape, and we can knock these bastards one by one like eggs."

After regrouping, the Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division was stronger than ever. Although the unit was still organized in the same one-division-three-regiment system as most Red Army tank units of the same level. However, Malashenko's tank regiment is completely comparable to a tank brigade of the ordinary Guards, and is even more powerful in terms of technical equipment.

Therefore, Malashenko dared to send a regiment and part of the infantry to block a German's half-broken armored division. This was definitely not an exaggeration or bragging. Whether it is in terms of technical equipment, comprehensive combat strength of the troops, or morale, Malashenko is confident that he can stop those German soldiers who are rushing to save the situation.

A group of remnant soldiers who were defeated not long ago and were tortured by the cold weather in a foreign country. There were no planes in the sky to cover them, and there was not enough artillery on the ground to suppress the formation. Malashenko asked himself, if he is still timid and hesitant, what is the use of this egg? Cut it off and throw away the ball! This battle of wealth, which I have never fought in eight lifetimes, can be won by any woman.

Sitting in his gunner's position, Iushkin lit a cigarette, listened to Malashenko's story one by one, and soon spoke again while puffing away the smoke.

"That sounds great, but what kind of support do we have? I mean, heaven and earth, you know what I mean."

Obviously, Iushkin was not asking whether he could get support from other friendly ground forces. With the strong strength of the Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division, there was no need for this.

It is enough to have friendly ground troops on the flanks to fight. The Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division, which has more than 200 medium and heavy tanks of various types and self-propelled artillery, is fully capable of carrying out the main assault mission on its own. Iush understands What was Jin asking? Malashenko quickly answered.

"I have considered everything you have thought of and arranged for the political commissar comrades to do it. We can get the support of an assault aviation division. Of course, it is not the entire division to support us, but only part of the force, but it is enough. Still. A front-line bomber group will also come to support us, but there will only be one chance, and they will leave after the bombing. "

"We have to rely on ourselves for artillery support. The independent artillery force and the heavy artillery of the army and front arm are still on the way, so the division's ISU152 and Katyusha are the only high-mobility artillery we can rely on. It may not last long, but the first The wave of artillery fire coverage will definitely blow up more than half of the German positions. "

"This is enough for us. Knocking out most of the Germans' anti-tank guns and first line of defense is what we need. Rush the tanks into position before the Germans react, and then, you You will know who will win next.”

Malashenko is very good at inspiring people before starting, and a few words, intentionally or unintentionally, can easily arouse a relaxed mood.

Maybe the battle will be too smooth with no setbacks or setbacks, but at least Malashenko has given some brothers enough to soothe their emotions.

It would be a lie to say that I am not nervous before the battle, but the degree of performance is different. This can be seen just by looking at Iushkin's smiling face that is a little relieved at this moment.

"Why do we have the advantage? In the past, comrade the commander would always tell us how powerful the Germans are, asking us to be careful and not to be careless. It sounds like this is the first time that a battle is so easy to win."

Iushkin spoke with a smile, and his smiling words quickly infected the other crew members in the car. Within a short time, everyone was laughing.

Maybe he was laughing at the ease of fighting, or he was laughing at the Germans' declining fortunes. The answer is not important, maybe everyone has different ideas.

What is important is that comrades work together in one direction and the situation is good. In Malashenko's view, this is enough.

"Enjoy this joy, comrades, no matter how familiar it becomes! For we will meet it often in the future."

With the support of high-speed mechanization, the 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division quickly entered the predetermined combat position. Malashenko, who had already arranged everything, did not even get out of his car. He opened the turret cover and added his shoulders to his head. Lie down on the top of the tank, raise your telescope and prepare to enjoy the spectacular scenery that is about to come.

"Hammer One is calling, are the arrangements for the grand ceremony? Why hasn't it started yet?"

Hammer No. 1, this is the radio call code of Malashenko's command vehicle. As for the so-called "grand ceremony", it is not as simple as inviting the Germans to the table.

"Received, it's ready, start now, immediately!"

Before the other end of the radio, which had a lot of electric current, replied, Malashenko, who was holding the transmitter in his hand, heard a loud noise coming from behind, and orange-red flames were like rolling magma coming straight from the side. It rises from the earth and reaches the sky.