Steel Soviet Union

Although this happened in a special period and under special circumstances, there is probably no better way to make the soldiers who defend their homeland bleed and cry than to survive. That’s it.

But when considered from a higher-level perspective, this approach is not completely useless.

Thinking of the Russian Liberation Army created by Vlasov, the great Soviet traitor, Malashenko, who basically understood the perspective from which the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party considered things, finally figured out the problem.

In the final analysis, Commissar Petrov's heartfelt disgust and Malashenko's initial confusion are just a typical idea of ​​"not doing what you want to do if you are not in your position."

Malashenko asked himself if he were one of those high-ranking figures above, he would have to carefully examine the small number of troops that broke out from Kiev, a city in Ukraine that is already very sensitive due to historical issues, before he could be completely reassured. .

Things like tweens and traitors happen anywhere, even if the target is the Red Army, which is known for its firm beliefs.

Malashenko, who had basically figured out all the problems, was very sympathetic to Lieutenant Vasily's plight. Although he didn't know who assigned Lieutenant Vasily the weird job of training militiamen in the rear city, since he encountered such a thing Malashenko has no reason not to step in and take charge.

Based on Lieutenant Vasily's previous experience of fighting his way out of Kiev, the largest encirclement in the history of human warfare, Malashenko quickly understood why the militiamen who followed Lieutenant Vasily seemed a little different.

One soldier is raging, and the general is raging in a nest.

Led by Lieutenant Vasily, a battle hero who had experienced many hardships, it was not difficult to understand the militiamen who looked almost the same as regular field force recruits.

With the militia led by Lieutenant Vasily assisting in defense, Malashenko, who has quite a variety of available troops, has generally added a defensive force that cannot be ignored.

In order to facilitate unified command and management, Malashenko organized all the defeated and remnant troops he had collected along the way, and merged them with the two hundred militiamen brought by Lieutenant Vasily to form a militia. The infantry unit, numbering about 500, is commanded by Lieutenant Vasily and is directly responsible to Malashenko. It is responsible for guarding the main defensive position to the west of the village.

In terms of tanks, Malashenko, who has been replenished with fuel, is full of vitality and vitality. The only regret is that in order to save as much fuel as possible and allow as many tanks to escape the ferocious German pursuit, Malashenko had to order many tanks abandoned along the way. Currently, there are only about half a regiment of usable tanks left. number.

There are more than thirty or less than forty miscellaneous tanks of various types plus 500 infantrymen of complex composition. This is almost all the defensive force that Malashenko can use at this moment.

Towed artillery has never been equipped since the First Guards Heavy Tank Breakthrough Regiment was formed. The only towed field anti-aircraft artillery battalion was basically lost during the retreat, with only a few guns left.

Malashenko, who counted on his fingers several times, felt that no matter how he calculated, the troops he had on hand were really not enough. It was almost conceivable how the war could be fought with such a small number of troops.

The current situation, at best, is for Malashenko to create a miracle, but at worst, it might as well be to die like an egg hitting a rock.

"Damn it, maybe I have to leave the more than 100 kilograms in this poor village this time. I hope Paulus, my grandson, can be merciful and let me survive twenty-four hours."

Malashenko, who was thinking hard about how to survive these twenty-four hours, had just commanded his troops to repair the defensive positions outside the village. Several cavalrymen who rode back quickly brought the worst news to Malashenko. .

"Reporting to Comrade Leader, we saw German tanks eight kilometers west of the village. There are about 20 German tanks, and they are approaching our position at full speed."

During last night's meal, Malashenko did not order all the horses to be killed at once. The number of cavalry that could play a reconnaissance role was relatively competent for the job of guarding posts. Facts have proved that Malashenko did make the right judgment. These three horses and the cavalry on horseback did bring crucial news to Malashenko.

More than twenty German tanks are not a small number, which is enough to show that the subsequent large German troops are not too far away from the forward troops. However, Malashenko, who still has a relative strength advantage, is not too troubled by the advancing German forward troops. Relying on the village's favorable defensive terrain, it should not be a big problem to repel the German forward troops.

Malashenko, who personally directed the battle deployment, hid all the tanks under his command in blind corners of the field of vision, and ambushed the rear flanks on both sides of the village, preparing to surprise the Germans who ventured in.

If this German forward force is not dealt a painful blow once and for all, it will probably come back again soon. By then, Malashenko can guess without even thinking that it will be extremely difficult to eliminate the same number of German troops. Aircraft and artillery support will be on call at any time. It is an absolute advantage that he cannot resist at all. Only a surprise move to determine the outcome is his only option at the moment.

The German tank whose position was accurately captured by the scout cavalry rumbled outside the village in less than half an hour. The German tank commanders who were holding binoculars in their hands and leaning their upper bodies out of the tank to look around were captured by Malashen. Co saw it clearly, and Malashenko, who was lying in a house on the outermost side of the village and commanding himself, immediately issued the order.

"Tell Lieutenant Vasily that the original plan remains unchanged! Wait until the German tanks get close enough before opening fire on them! As long as we can hold down these German tanks, surround them and eat them in one go, I will do my job I will personally lead the team to complete it!”

The messenger who received the order from Malashenko left quickly.

Guessing that the fierce battle would kick off in at least one cigarette, Malashenko, who had already made corresponding plans in his mind, straightened up and spoke to the political commissar Petrov beside him.

"I'll leave the defense command of the village to you, Comrade Political Commissar. After the battle begins, Lavry will be responsible for leading the team to outflank the left wing and I will be responsible for the right wing. This group of German forward troops will be wiped out within three cigarettes. Remember, we must hurry up!"