The tank stopped about ten meters away from Sokov. The commander opened the turret hatch, leaned out and asked Sokov: "Comrade soldier, which part of the country are you in, and what are you doing here?"
Sokov didn't know the number of the unit he just joined, so he could only say vaguely: "We are a small unit that retreated from Uman. Not long ago, we blocked the German army in the bunker group in front.
Armored troops and caused certain losses to them. Two tanks were destroyed and nearly a hundred German soldiers were killed."
"Good job." After the commander praised Sokov, he asked curiously: "You stopped our convoy, what happened?"
Sokov came to the tank, climbed onto the tank body on his hands and knees, and came face to face with the commander. After seeing the commander's rank clearly, he said politely: "Comrade Major, there should be German troops not far ahead.
An armored force, if you drive past them without hesitation, you will definitely encounter them. With your current strength, you should not be able to defeat them."
In fact, on the way here, the tank troop major had already heard the sound of gunfire coming from here. When Sokov said this, he immediately realized the seriousness of the problem. He lowered his head and said to the tank: "Bring the map."
Soon, the tank soldier in the tank handed over a map.
The major spread the map on the turret and browsed it carefully.
After a while, he pointed to one of the locations and said: "About three kilometers further, there is a small town. The German armored unit you mentioned should be here." At this point, he looked up at Soko.
The husband asked, "Comrade soldier, do you know how many tanks the Germans have?"
"The specific number of tanks is unclear." Sokov shook his head and said: "They only bombarded the bunker group where we were with artillery fire from a distance. The last troops that entered the battle were only two tanks and about two platoons of troops.
"
After hearing this, the major showed a faint smile on his face: "Comrade soldier, what conclusion did you draw from this?"
Sokov looked at the major in confusion and thought, What conclusion can I draw?
After a pause, Sokov asked cautiously: "Comrade Major, I don't quite understand what you mean. Can you explain it in more detail?"
"Comrade soldier, if what you said is true, have you ever considered why the Germans only put into battle two tanks after the shelling?"
After the major's reminder, Sokov suddenly felt enlightened and replied with a stunned look on his face: "Comrade Major, I think I understand what you mean. You mean, the Germans have so many tanks to bombard the bunker group, but
In the end, only two tanks entered the battle, which can only mean one problem, that is, the German tanks were out of fuel, otherwise the other tanks would not be visible until now."
The major nodded, but there was an anxious look on his face: "Even if the German tanks have no fuel and can only be parked in the town, our way forward is blocked by them. And according to the map, the surrounding areas
There are no roads around town.”
When Sokov heard this, he understood the major's worries. Although the German tanks had no fuel and could not take the initiative to attack, those tanks could be placed in the town as fixed forts. If the Soviet army wanted to open a bloody road, it would inevitably
There will be a heavy price to pay.
"Major," Sokov looked towards the back of the convoy. Since the second half of the convoy was still in the forest, it was impossible to figure out how long the convoy was. He couldn't help but curiously asked: "Your rescue team
How many vehicles are there in the fleet?”
"There are eighty ambulances, and they are all carrying seriously injured people."
Sokov calculated in his mind that for an ambulance like this, one carrying four seriously injured people, eighty vehicles would equal 320 people. With only two tanks and two armored vehicles to protect them, the security force would be too weak.
Already?
Thinking of this, he asked the major tentatively: "Major, can you escort such a large convoy to the safe rear with just two tanks and two armored vehicles?"
"The battle in Kiev is imminent, and we really can't mobilize enough force." The major sighed and said: "After my repeated efforts, my superiors gave me five tanks, six armored vehicles and two infantry platoons to serve as the escort this time.
Task."
"What, your superiors gave you five tanks?" Sokov suddenly became excited when he learned that there were tanks behind him: "I wonder what models the three tanks behind them are?"
"They are all T-34 tanks that have just been installed in the army." The major said: "I was worried that enemies might appear in the rear, so I placed them at the back of the convoy."
"Comrade Major, I have a bold idea." Sokov said, "I wonder if you are interested."
"Let me know what you think."
"Comrade Major, can you bring over the three tanks at the back?" Sokov looked at the major and said sincerely: "Maybe we can use these four tanks to break through the German blockade."
But when the major heard what Sokov said, he showed a vigilant expression on his face. Although Sokov was wearing a Soviet military uniform and there were a group of Soviet bunkers stationed not far away, the major who was responsible for escorting did not dare to
He was worried that Sokov might be a spy sent by the Germans. Everything he just said was just a way to confuse him and defraud him of his trust. The purpose was to steal the escort of his convoy
force and introduce the ambush circle they set up in advance.
If the escort force is really wiped out by the German army, then the convoy transporting the wounded will become a lamb to be slaughtered. He waved his hands and said: "We don't know the strength of the Germans, so we rashly broke into the town. That would be too much."
It’s an adventure.”
Seeing that the major did not believe in him, Sokov felt very dissatisfied. But then he thought about it, if he were in the position of the major and met a strange soldier and told himself that there was a way to eliminate the German armored forces in the town,
You may also suspect that the other party has some bad intentions.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After thinking about this, Sokov settled for the next best thing: "Major, since you think it is a bit too risky to put all the troops into battle, then
Can you give me two tanks? Preferably both are T-34 tanks. I am sure to open a channel for your convoy."
After the major heard Sokov's request, he stared at him for a long time, and then said: "Okay, I will immediately transfer a tank from behind, and together with my tank, we will go to the small town in front to attack the enemy.
Deploy troops for reconnaissance."
Seeing that the major agreed to his request, Sokov showed a satisfied smile on his face. But before leaving the tank, Sokov asked again: "Comrade Major, I would like to ask, do you have anti-tank grenades?"
?”
"Of course there are anti-tank grenades." The major said with some embarrassment, "But the soldiers don't like to use them."
"Why?" Sokov asked puzzled.
"This kind of grenade is a bit too heavy and can only be thrown within a range of ten meters." The major explained to Sokov: "But the killing radius of the grenade is fifteen meters. That is to say, the person who throws the grenade, throws the grenade
After that, there was almost no chance of survival."
After saying this, the major stared at Sokov and asked: "Comrade soldier, do you really want an anti-tank grenade?"
"Of course, Comrade Major." Sokov thought to himself that the rocket launcher has not yet come out. If you want to destroy the enemy's tanks at close range, you can only risk using anti-tank grenades: "I need this kind of anti-tank grenade to help me complete it."
Task."
A few minutes later, a T-34 tank rumbled over from behind the convoy. It stopped steadily next to the tank that opened the road. The hatch on the top of the turret opened, revealing half of a tank lieutenant. He raised his hand.
After saluting the major, he asked: "Major, what are your instructions?"
The major pointed at Sokov and said: "This comrade soldier told me that there are German armored units in the small town ahead. Your tank will go with me to conduct reconnaissance to see if we can guide the convoy through the town smoothly.
.”
Although the lieutenant felt that this mission was risky, since it was the order given by the major, he still chose to obey unconditionally: "Yes, comrade major, I obey your order."
"Comrade soldier," the major turned to Sokov and said, "We are ready to go. Can you open the way for us in front?"
"No problem." Sokov agreed readily. Holding an anti-tank grenade he had just obtained, he jumped off the tank and ran towards the bunker group.
After returning to the bunker, Sokov pointed at Alexei with his hand and said: "Alexei, I remember that you can drive a motorcycle, now come with me."
Alexey was stunned after hearing this and asked: "Comrade Sokov, where are we going?"
"Based on what we know so far, the armored forces shelling us may have no fuel at this moment and can only stay in the town waiting for subsequent supplies." Sokov said to Alexei: "We will go to the town now.
Conduct reconnaissance to find out the enemy's troop deployment and see if a channel can be opened for the ambulance team."
Knowing that he was going to a nearby town, Alexey was trembling with fear. He said tremblingly: "Sokov, you are crazy. You know that the town is full of Germans, and you want to break in to conduct reconnaissance. That's not true."
Are you seeking death? If you want to die, go and do it yourself, I won't go."
Sokov didn't expect Alexei to be so cowardly, and wanted to slap him directly. But then he thought about it, this mission was a narrow escape, the opponent was just a new recruit, and it was natural to feel scared.
Excusable.
So he put on his submachine gun, shook his head at Alexey and said, "Forget it, Alexey, since you don't dare to go, then I won't force you."
After coming out of the bunker, he went directly to find Andrei. When he told Andrei what he thought, the other party was also shocked: "Sokov, you are really crazy. Just one or two people dare to break into the town.
Don’t you know that doing this will lead to death?”
"Andre, I know this operation is a narrow escape." Sokov had already made up his mind at this moment. If Andre didn't want to, he wouldn't force him. At worst, he would ride a motorcycle to the town alone.
As for whether there will be any danger to his life, he doesn't care at all. Maybe after death, he can return to his own era. "I won't force you. If you want to go, just go; if you don't want to, then forget it.
Already."
Andre thought for a long time and then made his decision: "Sokov, I'll go with you."
"That's great." Sokov raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder and said, "Andre, you are responsible for driving the motorcycle and taking me into the town. After I get off the car, you can
We left." In order to reassure the other party, he also specifically added, "Don't worry, we are not alone. There are two state-of-the-art tanks behind us. With their assistance, our chances of returning smoothly are still very high.
High."
The two men pushed the three-wheeled motorcycle they had seized last time out of its hiding place.
After the motorcycle started, Sokov, who was sitting in the sidecar, gestured to the major on the tank behind, indicating that they could set off.
The closer he got to the town, the more nervous Sokov felt. He was worried that behind the window of a certain building, a German soldier armed to the teeth was hiding. After seeing his motorcycle, he would drive decisively.
Gun shooting.
But what he didn't expect was that after the motorcycle entered the town, he didn't see any enemies.
Andrei, who was driving a motorcycle, slowed down and turned to ask Sokov: "Sokov, did we make a mistake? There are no Germans in this town at all."
"Probably not." Sokov said hesitantly: "An hour ago, there were many German tanks firing at the bunker group we were holding. How come in the blink of an eye, all the enemies disappeared? This is simply incredible.
"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Could it be that the Germans suffered a loss in front of our position and felt that our position was unconquerable, so they withdrew?"
"This is impossible." Sokov shook his head and said: "For the Germans, the group of bunkers we hold poses a limited threat to them. Especially their armored forces. Just rely on the gun you are using.
The 45mm anti-tank gun is simply unable to stop their advance."
When the motorcycle arrived near the church in the middle of the town, Sokov asked Andre to stop the motorcycle, got out of the sidecar, and said to Andre: "You find a place to hide, and I'll go look around.
what is going on."
"Okay." Andrei nodded in agreement and reminded Sokov with malicious intent: "Sokov, please pay more attention to safety."
"Don't worry, I will pay attention." Sokov held the MP40 submachine gun, his finger on the trigger, and carefully searched along the street. If an enemy appeared, he would shoot without hesitation.
There was not a single enemy on the entire street.
The further Sokov walked forward, the more uncertain he became. He wondered whether he had made a mistake in his judgment. The German armored units that had bombarded the bunker group had all evacuated the area after seeing that their leading troops failed to attack.
?
Just as he was thinking this, he came to an intersection, turned a corner, and was stunned by the scene in front of him.
What appeared in front of him were several German Panzer III tanks and assault guns. The tank crews were standing next to the tanks or assault guns, smoking and chatting.
When Sokov was in a daze, a German tank soldier also saw him and immediately shouted loudly: "Russians, Russians!" Shouting, he reached his hand to his waist and tried to pull out his pistol and shoot at Sokov.
gun.
Soon after, Sokov immediately pulled the trigger and shot at the tank soldier. After beating him twice and throwing him to the ground, Sokov turned around and ran back.