In fact, it was just as Malashenko had planned earlier.
When they hit the defense zone of the 267th Infantry Division, the attacking German troops were almost marching through the minefield, and had even sent part of the infantry into the enemy's position. They found that a high-speed charging Soviet armored force appeared on both sides of them almost at the same time.
, when maneuvering furiously, it is too late to run away even at this time.
"Pocket it to death and share it with me! Don't let the Germans get away! Each vehicle crew turns around, keep the distance between the vehicles in the offensive formation, and charge!"
When the attacking German troops were focused on rushing into the 267th Infantry Division defense position, Malashenko personally went into battle and commanded the Kulbalov brigade, just as planned, divided into two columns and passed through the left and right flanks of the friendly defense position at high speed.
, and quickly formed a larger peripheral arc, heading straight towards the rear of the attacking German troops to encircle them.
The German army is certainly not blind. The scenes of large groups of tanks and armored vehicles, especially heavy tanks, maneuvering wildly on the vast snowy fields can definitely be seen as long as their strength is good.
But being able to see doesn't mean you can react, especially if something happens suddenly and you are unprepared, it will be even more difficult to reach the sky.
The battle on the frontal front was a critical period. The German infantry who rushed into the position and the Red Army soldiers who had already fought to the death were fighting in close quarters. The winner was still undecided.
The security is not complete, or it can be expected that there will definitely be Russian reserves coming in again. Fools all know that the main position must not be lost unless it is absolutely necessary. If the German army wants to secure the position, it must stabilize its position and continue
It is simply impossible to devote all your strength to fighting and immediately withdraw completely to deal with the left and right wings.
If the main force can't get out, then part of the armor's direct firepower should be allocated to intercept the two Russian armored forces on the left and right that are rapidly passing through and exposing their flanks, right?
Sorry, that doesn't work either.
The extremely cunning Russians accurately controlled the distance between the enemy and ourselves. The Germans who wanted to stop the enemy immediately discovered that the two rapidly advancing Russian armored units on the left and right were at least three kilometers away in a straight line from their own side.
This is equivalent to directly erasing the possibility of German tanks and tank destroyers firing and intercepting on the spot.
If you want to intercept an attack, you have to move and maneuver.
But is there still a chance to maneuver now?
There is only one answer, almost none, or the Russians completed their tactical maneuvers definitely earlier than the Germans.
To put it clearly, the speed at which the encirclement is stretched into shape is definitely higher than the speed at which the German armored forces are dispatched to intercept and enter the effective range to start firing.
"Damn it! How could this happen?! Where did these Russian guys suddenly appear from? The reconnaissance intelligence did not mention that there would be such a large heavy armored force in this area. Those idiots who engage in reconnaissance intelligence should really
Shoot them all!!!"
You are manic, angry, complaining, and anxious, but it is true that your incompetent rage will not have any effect at all. This is a fact.
The unwilling Major General of the National Defense Forces did not think that he had lost just like that. He put down the telescope with a poor view in his hand at the forward observation post, and blurted out the order that followed immediately.
"Tell Sternheim to set off immediately! The second batch of troops will be put in now! We can't let those Russians get what they want, cut off their encirclement and push them back, and then immediately support the frontal battlefield, and we must capture the enemy's position!
The attack must not fail!"
Of course, the German army has prepared more than one wave of attacks. The second wave of attack troops to consolidate the results and provide tactical support is ready and ready to go.
This is the basic quality that any qualified commander should have when commanding an attack on enemy positions. You cannot put all your treasures on a wave of attacks. People who dare to do this will often die if they fail.
place.
"Comrade division commander, another wave of enemies has begun to take action! They are directly behind us, with groups of tanks and large groups of infantry coming towards us!"
The Germans are not blind, and neither are the elite leaders.
He heard such news when he had just completed the turn and was about to shrink and close the encirclement. It cannot be said that Malashenko was not surprised at all, but apart from the slight surprise, the majority of the reactions were
It’s still that smile with the corners of his mouth raised on his face.
"I am Malashenko, fire according to the predetermined coordinates, the first starting position of the Germans, block the shooting! All artillery fire is used, let the people of the 3rd Close Artillery Division help! The support given by Comrade Commander is not in vain!
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Yes, it is in vain if I don’t use it. Malashenko, who has experienced the pleasure of being given fire support by the Guards Artillery Division, thinks this way. If I don’t use it, I will be really at a disadvantage! But I have never thought of applying for friendly fire.
How shameful support is.
Whoever answered the message on the other end of the radio could be guessed without saying it. Malashenko believed that after his words came out, the expected overwhelming rain of fire would come soon.
"We are approaching for artillery fire, we are very close to you! Be aware of the danger!"
"receive!"
That is to say, just when Malashenko finished his reply and before he had time to put down the radio transmitter in his hand, the overwhelming rain of rockets with a shrill roar had already risen from the ground. Indeed, just as Malashenko
As expected, it rushed towards the battlefield from the far horizon.
During the second round of artillery counter-fire preparations, he was in a reloading state and therefore failed to catch up. When Malashenko called for artillery support, the ferocious Katyusha and Andlyusa rocket launcher clusters of the Third Guards Artillery Division
, everything was ready, the launcher pointed toward the sky, and densely packed 130mm and 310mm rockets fell on the enemy's head in an instant like a heavy rain.
"Keep bombing! Don't stop! Extend the artillery fire from the first starting position to the second position. There are Fascists in motion! Send them all to the sky! Give us half an hour, my side
It will be over soon!”
Counting from the early hours of the morning, this group of German troops, who were facing the enemy face to face, had been bombed for the third time in less than half a day. They were bombarded by at least the first-level artillery fire of the Guards Artillery Division.
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Rather than being blown crazy, the description being blown numb may be more appropriate.
The overwhelming rain of rockets was in front of me, and the heavy artillery barrage that shook the ground beneath my feet was behind me.
The second wave of German offensive troops that had not had time to actually enter the battlefield were completely covered in it. This time they were suddenly bombed in broad daylight without any chance to escape. It was not a midnight bombardment that was unclear about the specific effects of the bombardment and the location of the enemy.
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There is no need to say more about how it felt to be hit hard on the head by Malashenko's less than half artillery firepower, coupled with the combined force of a three-pronged close-range artillery division specialized in artillery fire.
Malashenko didn't care or care how badly the Germans behind him who were trying to disrupt the battlefield were being bombed.
With the rapid penetration of the troops, the troops were divided into two groups, one on the left and one on the right, and surrounded the left and right rear of the first wave of German offensive troops. Malashenko, who had completely formed the encirclement, wanted to do one thing now:
Shrink the encirclement as quickly as possible and at the same time use the most powerful firepower to pin down these fascist scum who dare to make trouble in front of the 267th Infantry Division's position.