Steel Soviet Union

The ISU-152 self-propelled artillery does not need to be too precise to aim when shooting directly. Its powerful AOE damage can basically kill a large area with one shot just by taking a rough aim. This is why only a simple optical sight is provided for this kind of assault self-propelled artillery that can shoot directly. There is no need for overly accurate high-magnification aiming.

The German troops in the position who were busy resisting the Soviet steel monster were completely stunned by this wave of ferocious and sudden shelling.

The roaring 152mm high-explosive bombs fell from all angles of the German position and exploded into pieces. The seemingly aimless bombing was actually extremely targeted. Almost every 152mm shell must be surrounded by There were German anti-tank guns that had been fired and exposed.

Although the German army worked hard and carefully repaired the bunkers of each anti-tank gun, some even not only dug earth, but also added wooden structure fortification bunkers for reinforcement. It can be seen that Army Group Center was actually prepared for the large-scale Soviet troops attacking from the Belarusian border, and was carefully managing its defense line with a preparedness mentality.

But even so, it is still far from enough. These civil-structure gun emplacement bunkers can barely withstand small-caliber grenades with a caliber of about 100 mm and below. But what was called this time were actual 152 Divine Religion artillery shells. Each projectile contained destructive power that could directly collapse the deep-dug anti-artillery bunker.

It would be strange to be able to withstand such a shabby earth-level civil engineering bunker.

Boom boom boom——

The huge explosions that spread out shocked the eardrums and souls of all creatures on the battlefield. This was not only the sound of the 152 shells exploding, but also the explosion of the ready-to-fire shells accumulated on the German anti-tank gun emplacements.

The tracer tracks of various armor-piercing projectiles that exploded were flying everywhere. For a while, the German position was like a cannon fired on New Year's Eve. "Fireworks" and tracers were flying continuously.

Malashenko, who was holding the commander's periscope and clearly saw this scene, just twisted his lips. This kind of armored group assault battle in the open field is so efficient and ruthless. It is impossible for the Germans to block their own attack with unobstructed and non-permanent defensive positions. The German minefields on the way to the attack have long been uprooted by the Katyusha rocket barrage.

Nothing can save these German bastards. Today, even if the Kaiser is resurrected or Moltke is reincarnated, he will not be able to make a comeback. Even if he breaks his tracks and breaks his front teeth, he still has to do it within the first day of the war. A large piece of flesh was ripped off from Army Group Center.

The crazy bombardment of ISU-152 continued, with no intention of stopping.

The German army, which was already too busy to think about its head and tail, really wanted to draw out its anti-tank guns to attack the Soviet self-propelled artillery that was a huge threat. But such thoughts only passed by for a moment before they were crushed to pieces by the Soviet heavy tanks in front of them that were about to ride on their faces.

Self-propelled artillery may kill you, but these Russian heavy tanks in front of you will grind your corpse into meat paste, grind it like a shredder until there is no residue left, and use it to stuff sausages The kind that can be used as a filling.

No German anti-tank gun dared to attack the Soviet self-propelled artillery. Concentrating all remaining forces to blast the incoming heavy tank group was its only option.

In the field headquarters of the German second line of defense, a clever semi-underground bunker formed by excavation of civil fortifications, the German colonel responsible for commanding the defense of this position held a phone in his hand and shouted at the person who answered the phone. Roar loudly.

"Hello!? We need artillery support, air support, ground reinforcements, we want everything! The Russians mobilized an unimaginable group of heavy tanks to rush into our position! All minefields have been eliminated, and anti-tank guns are being attacked by the Russians Heavy artillery bombardment, we can hardly hold our position! Send reinforcements immediately!"

The situation had reached a critical moment, and the German colonel truly felt that if this call did not summon support, it would probably be the last call he would make in his military career.

It was lucky that the phone line hadn't been blown out at this time, but the most unfortunate thing was the voice that came from the other end of the phone.

"There are no reinforcements. All reserves have been sent out! All fronts are in emergency. The second defensive position in the north has been penetrated and the defenders are retreating! The second defensive position in the south has also been in urgent need of help. You The situation on the side is already the best! ”

The news coming from the other end of the phone was so desperate and almost suffocating, but the German colonel, who was unwilling to give up and even be destroyed, still mustered up the courage to continue questioning.

"What about the artillery? There should always be artillery support, right? Even if a wave of artillery support hits the position to push the Russians down and buy us some time to breathe, it will be great!"

"No more. The artillery position was destroyed by the Russians' retaliatory artillery fire five minutes ago! The Russians have at least reserved the firepower of an artillery division waiting for our artillery position to fire. Our artillery was within their range from the beginning. If you open fire, you will be destroyed! You can only rely on yourself now!"

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There are no reinforcements, no air support, and even the most basic artillery support has become an unattainable luxury.

The German colonel, who felt a little unsteady in a daze, couldn't understand why it was that the field army group with the strongest strength in the entire German armed forces, an elite collection with the largest number of technical equipment and the best quality, could not actually start a war. It’s been like this since I was a kid! ?

Why! ? Why on earth! ? Why did those Russians gather a desperate assault force to crush them in such a short period of time? Why can't our seemingly strong and well-prepared reserves and support forces be relied upon at such a critical moment? What is the reason for this! ?

There was no extra time for the German colonel to think about the answer. The floating soil on the ceiling of the semi-underground headquarters bunker had begun to tremble continuously and fell like raindrops. The air was filled with dust, and clothes and hats were covered with debris. earth.

The German colonel who had experienced this situation but escaped death knew that this was a sound that could only be caused when the Russians concentrated a large number of tanks in a very narrow area and were close enough.

With a dry mouth and eyes full of grief, anger and despair, the German colonel gripped the microphone in his hand and spoke the last report of his military career before the phone line could be cut off at any time.

"Please do not contact us by phone again. The Russian tanks have already moved into position and we are destroying the documents."

"Please tell the head of state that we have tried our best and have not betrayed our oath as a soldier. Please also tell my family that I still love them in the last moments of my life."