The map in Malashenko's hand is an analytical map that was handed over not long ago by the hand of political commissar Petrov who made the map himself.
Based on the prior aerial reconnaissance and the enemy situation feedback from the frontline units, Political Commissar Petrov personally drew this highly accurate theater map based on the reference information he received from the front army headquarters.
The offensive of the German Army Group South was fierce and swift. The arrow on the map penetrated into the heart of the Soviet Army like a sharp knife. There was not much remaining land under control that could be used for strategic maneuvers. This was very difficult for Stalin, who was at the forefront of the war zone.
For the 1st Guards Heavy Tank Brigade, this is already quite bad news.
"Here, here, and here, the three German vanguards with the most ferocious offensive are not far away from us, especially the three elite divisions of the German Reich, the Guardsmen, and the Skeletons, all of which are attacking the most fiercely.
The most brutal force."
"I just asked a friendly company commander on the battlefield. The gang of SS bastards we trampled to death were the troops of the Skeleton Division. They have been attacking the second line of defense since yesterday. Progress.
The speed is very fast, ranking first among the three elite SS divisions."
"Although this is not a compliment, I must admit and emphasize that we must use all our abilities to deal with these elite SS bastards. The combat effectiveness of the Wehrmacht troops we have encountered in the past is inferior to this group of inhumane thugs.
Everything in front of them is bullshit, and these bastards believe so fervently in their leader that they are not even afraid of death as a form of loyalty."
Malashenko's tone when poking at the map was very serious, and the serious expression on his face did not look like he was joking at all. The same was true for Lavrinenko and Kulbalov who also took this seriously.
"We just caught the Germans by surprise. The Skeleton Division was able to deal with a light fire and suffered heavy losses in the infantry position. Almost all of them were killed by our sudden sap. Don't think that this will make them give up.
I dare to use my military honor to assure you that what these lunatics are planning now is not retreat, but how to take revenge next."
After hearing Malashenko's words, Kulbalov and Lavrinenko looked at each other, and then blurted out the question.
"So we didn't counterattack just now. The risk factor was too high, especially for this group of SS bastards. Is that right?"
"The analysis is correct, it is indeed the case! Of course, I also have other considerations, such as the order that Commander Vatutin personally conveyed to me."
There was no need to hide in front of his two right-hand men. Malashenko, who deliberately lied and was open and honest, then drew a circle on the map with his finger and marked the center of gravity.
"I plan to disperse the four tank battalions in battalion units. The frontal position we have to defend now is very wide. We cannot expect the enemy to be like a fool and only attack the strongest defensive areas."
"The Germans will definitely try to find the weak points of the new solid defense line after being reinforced by us. If our support is too slow, the Germans will find the breakthrough point and rush in. At that time, we may be attacked from both sides and face the most severe situation.
Terrible situation.”
"Kurbalov's first and second battalions and Varosha's infantry remain with me, and I will be responsible for personal command. Lavri, you take the remaining two tank battalions and support them to the west. I
I guess if the Germans hit a wall on our side, they will definitely try to break through on the westward position. If we cannot let them achieve their goal, you know what to do."
Lavrinenko, who was holding the lighter in his hand and lighting up a cigarette for himself, nodded, then faced Malashenko and spoke immediately.
"What about the self-propelled howitzer battalion? Are you going to let me take them all away, or are you going to keep them under your command?"
After the real battle began, the artillery positions that the Soviet army had prepared earlier became the key targets of the Luftwaffe. More than half of the more than a thousand sorties dispatched in a day went directly to the artillery positions.
After all, if the artillery positions of the world's most powerful field artillery group are not knocked out, it is no exaggeration to say that the Germans' offensive will be bathed in artillery fire from various large-caliber projectiles, suppressing and destroying them.
A necessary subject for every German attack of the Soviet artillery division.
The mind-blowing battle continues until now. The first-echelon field artillery positions on the Red Army defense lines on the front have basically been wiped out.
The Red Army's fighter aviation units tried to block enemy air attacks, but with little success.
The Germans frantically deployed an overwhelming number of fighter jets to carry out air combat, including the latest fw190a5 and a6 fighter jets, as well as the equally brand-new bf109g6 fighter jet. These are the most cutting-edge weapons and equipment of the Luftwaffe.
With the support of cutting-edge weapons, the German Air Force firmly controlled the air superiority of the theater over Kursk in its own hands. Although the price paid along the way was a bit unbearable, the artillery positions and tanks that were able to be killed were the results of the victory.
It is quite abundant and plays an important supporting role in ground battles that cannot be ignored.
In the absence of effective artillery support, the importance of the Su152 battalion of the Stalin Guards 1st Heavy Tank Brigade is self-evident.
Malashenko initially planned to let Lavrinenko take away the entire battalion, but when he thought of the tired and miserable scenes of the friendly soldiers he had just seen on the battlefield, Malashenko was very
I am worried about how much combat effectiveness these infantrymen who have suffered heavy losses can exert.
To be on the safe side, it is better to prepare a few extra cards in your hand to play with, so that you will have peace of mind if you encounter a German guy going crazy.
"Let's do this, Lavry. You take half of the battalion and leave the remaining half to me. If your situation is critical, I will send troops to rescue you as soon as possible, and vice versa."
"That's basically what I want to say. Let's hurry up. The Germans may soon..."
"Plane! German plane, air attack is coming! Get out of here!"
Just as Malashenko was about to speak, someone outside the room shouted at the top of his lungs and interrupted his words, followed closely by the piercing roar of an aircraft engine from far to near.
Voice.
"Quick! I heard you all, don't be stunned, get out and enter the bunker quickly!!!"
He pushed and pushed his two comrades to run out of the half-collapsed wooden house. As soon as Malashenko came outside, he saw the dark clouds on the horizon that were not far away.