Wendel was an experienced SS armored commander, so he naturally understood the importance of the hierarchical relationship between infantry and tanks, and understood that coordination between infantry and tanks was extremely important in any combat situation.
Following Wendel were the two infantry battalions of the Viking Division, one of which was definitely strong enough to serve as the main SS Panzer Grenadier Battalion. This was supposed to be a powerful force that could reverse the unfavorable situation after cooperating with the armored forces.
strength.
It's a pity that Wendell, who didn't go far, met the wrong opponent this time.
The two battalions of SS infantry who also came to fight during the movement encountered the same problem as the Wehrmacht that had been wiped out before: there were no effective defensive positions that had been constructed to use.
The infantry has to fight a defensive battle without a position, which is no less difficult than a tank having to fight an anti-armor battle with only high-explosive ammunition.
But just like the final choice made by Wendel, who was determined to die, these fanatical and powerful SS infantrymen did not choose to give up. Instead, they used any cover they could find to start shooting.
It rains down bullets on the oncoming enemy.
Our own tanks, twisted wreckage, large craters blown out by various unknown explosions...
Everything that could be used as a bunker was put to use. The SS infantry struggled to fight the enemy wherever they could, looking for cover.
Seeing that Kulbalov's side had already rushed into the position and began to have close contact with the Germans, Malashenko clearly saw the scene within his sight through the commander's periscope in his hand. He saw this scene.
Helping the bastard bastard Germans fight to the death, with a crazy will that has no intention of surrendering.
The radio transmitter that was already in his hand was immediately brought to his mouth, and after pressing the call button, he spoke quietly.
"Kurbalov, these Germans will not surrender to us! Fight according to the standards of an annihilation war. Don't consider the possibility of the Germans surrendering. Don't stop until you kill all the Germans! Unless you have my order!"
Malashenko would give many kinds of orders, each of which was different, but the order "Don't stop until you kill all the Germans" was extremely bloody. Kulbalov felt that he had known Malashenko for so long.
, seems to be the first time I heard it.
"I understand, comrade division commander! All these Germans will die here today as spring fertilizer!"
The battle between the elite and the elite is often so cruel, just like the final battle of Prokhorovka in Kursk.
Malashenko, who preferred death to surrender, forced his troops until he had less than one battalion left. He even took a black shot from a German and lay down directly on the spot and went to the hospital. The company commanded
They were all hit by a German mortar and almost lost their lives.
The essence is actually the same as that time, the only difference is that the superior and inferior sides on the battlefield have been reversed.
Another point is that this group of SS soldiers who are like candles in the wind are not able to wait for reinforcements like Malashenko did at the beginning. When the situation is over, all that is left in the front is destruction.
"Comrades, for the motherland! Charge! Ula!!!"
U-la——
A charge without shouting "Ula" is meaningless. Even in the face of the enemy's frantic firepower, we must shout passionate slogans and rush to the road of charge, sending off these Fashi gangs under the overwhelming momentum of the mountain roar and tsunami.
This scumbag is totally on his way.
Da da da da——
The SS Panzer Grenadier who ducked out from behind the wreckage of a Panther tank had quick eyesight and quick hands. The submachine gun held in his arms in the waist firing state fired fiercely, spitting out blazing tongues of fire, and directly hit the oncoming man in his hand.
Two Red Army soldiers carrying SVT40 semi-automatic rifles with bayonets were instantly swept to the ground.
"Sukabule! Destroy the Fascist lackey!!!"
Da da da--
Bang bang bang——
The hail of revenge bullets followed closely, but this SS Panzergrenadier wearing a snow-white winter combat uniform was obviously experienced. He had already expected such a situation and was unwilling to fight. He hurriedly took aim.
His enemy had already ducked back behind the tank wreckage before he opened fire.
"Grenade! Throw a grenade and kill that bastard!"
If you stay in Russia for a long time, you will naturally understand some key words. Even if you don't speak Russian, you can at least understand how the word "grenade", which is of great significance to infantry, is pronounced in Russian.
Knowing that he had nowhere to hide, the SS Panzergrenadier leaned against the still-smoldering remains of the Black Panther. He took the first step to shoot the M24 chicken leg grenade pinned to his chest, and pulled out one with each hand.
Put your hands to your mouth at the same time and bite the fuse directly with your closed teeth to pull the fire on the spot.
The whole process takes less than two seconds, and the movements are extremely fast and impeccable.
But just when the SS Panzergrenadier raised his hands and prepared to throw, an unexpected surprise followed.
boom--
The loud noise was not caused by the two M24 grenades, or it was not only the sound caused by the explosion of the two M24 grenades, but was also mixed with the sounds of other more powerful explosives.
A T43 medium tank with smoke still coming out of its muzzle was parked on the side not far away. Malashenko's troops, who led the team into the battlefield from the side, had already arrived. With its high-speed maneuverability, this tank was the first to join.
The combat T43 medium tank is one of them.
The 85mm high-explosive grenade that tore the unlucky SS Panzergrenadier into pieces in an instant and detonated together with two m24 grenades was precisely the T43 with smoke from the muzzle that caught it at the critical moment.
It was launched at that time.
"Damn, it's too close! Fortunately, it didn't hit us!"
"Stop talking nonsense and keep charging! Forward, Ula!!!"
As long as you are not dead on the battlefield, don't waste time rejoicing. The second you relax your vigilance because of rejoicing may be the time when you are on the road. This is what countless experienced Red Army soldiers have done in their sacrifices.
This is something that the comrades who have passed away have witnessed with their own eyes, so there is this cry from the squad leader comrade.
The remains of the Panther, which was directly hit by the 85mm high-explosive bomb, had several armor fragments blown off. The SS Panzer Grenadier who had been rampant just now had disappeared, and only some pieces of meat and blood stains remained in place.
But at least the weapon he used just now, the submachine gun, fell to the ground in a relatively intact state, with only the butt of the gun being blown apart.
Coincidentally, the Red Army squad leader who led the team also chose the wreckage of the Panther as a temporary bunker and settled down temporarily. As soon as he squatted down, he saw the remains of a submachine gun not far away that had been blown up and then fell to the ground.
"...Somi, the Finnish ghost guy, no wonder he acted like that just now. I haven't seen this gun in a while."