"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.
The tanks, the other one is slightly better, there are about 80 of them. All in all, these two crippled divisions together 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 curiously asking questions. He was holding a copy of the war zone that had been personally processed and marked by the political commissar.
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 part of our forces to keep an eye on the other flank. The entire strength of Kurbalov's first regiment and the main strength of the second regiment, the tank company directly under the division headquarters
It is committed to 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 of the Germans. Wait until they arrive
, all the Germans in the surrounding area will not be able to run away, and we can knock these bastards one by one like eggs."
The regrouped 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division is stronger than ever. Although the unit organization is still the same one division and three regiments as most Red Army tank units of the same level. However, Malashenko
This tank regiment is completely equivalent 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 is definitely not an exaggeration or bragging. Whether it is in terms of technical equipment or the overall combat strength of the troops, or
In terms of morale, Malashenko was confident that he could stop the Germans who rushed over to save the situation.
A group of remnant defeated generals who had been defeated not long ago and were tortured by the cold weather in a foreign country. There were no aircraft to cover the sky, and there was not enough artillery on the ground to suppress the formation. Malashenko asked himself if he was still timid and hesitant.
If you're afraid, then what's the use of these eggs? Cut them off and throw them away! Even a woman can win this battle of wealth that she hasn't fought in eight lifetimes.
Iushkin, who was sitting in his gunner's position, lit a cigarette, listened to Malashenko's story one by one, and soon spoke again while puffing away his smoke.
"That sounds great, but what 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 powerful strength of Stalin's 1st Guards 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. Understand Iush
What was Jin asking? Malashenko quickly answered.
"I have considered everything you think of and arranged for the political commissars to do it. We can get the support of an assault aviation division. Of course, not the entire division will support us, but only part of the force, but it is enough. Still.
A frontline bomber group will also come to support us, but there is only one chance, and they will leave after the bombing is completed."
"We have to rely on ourselves for artillery support. The independent artillery units and military-affiliated heavy artillery of the front army are still on the way, so the division-affiliated ISU152 and Katyusha are the only high-mobile artillery fire 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’ll know who will win next.”
Malashenko is very good at inspiring people before starting, and a few words, whether intentional or unintentional, can easily arouse a relaxed mood.
Maybe the battle will be too smooth sailing without any 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 war, but the degree of performance is different. This can be seen just by looking at Iushkin's smiling face that is a bit 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, they all started 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.
The important thing 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! Because we will meet it often in the future."
With the blessing of high-speed mechanization, Stalin's 1st 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 put his shoulders on his head.
Lie on the top of the tank, raise the telescope in your hand, and prepare to enjoy the spectacular scenery that is about to come.
"Hammer One is calling, have the arrangements for the grand ceremony been made? 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 like rolling magma shot straight from the side.