Chapter 1046 The Plane Is Coming

The map in Malashenko's hand was a map with analysis that was handed over by Political Commissar Petrov himself not long ago.

According to the prior aerial reconnaissance and the enemy situation reported by the frontline troops, Political Commissar Petrov personally drew this highly accurate war zone map according to the reference information he received from the front headquarters.

The offensive of the German Southern Army Group was fierce and swift, and the arrows on the map were like a sharp knife piercing the Soviet hinterland. There was not much land left to be used for strategic maneuvers. This was already quite bad news for the Stalin Guards 1st Heavy Tank Brigade at the forefront of the war zone.

"Here, here, and here, the three most aggressive German vanguards are not far from us, especially the three elite divisions of the German Empire, the Guards Flag, and the Skull Division, all of which are the most aggressive and fiercest troops."

"Just now I asked a company commander of a friendly army on the battlefield, and the group of SS bastards who were trampled to death by us were the troops of the Skull Division. They have been attacking the second line of defense since yesterday, and the progress is very fast, ranking first among the three SS elite divisions."

"Although this is not a compliment, I must admit and emphasize that we must use all our strength to deal with this group of elite SS bastards. . The combat effectiveness of the Wehrmacht troops we encountered in the past is nothing compared to these inhumane thugs. These bastards are fanatically devoted to their leader and even fear death as a form of loyalty.

Malashenko poked at the map with a serious tone, and his serious expression did not seem to be a joke. The same was true for Lavrinenko and Kurbalov, who also took this seriously.

"We just caught the Germans off guard. The Totenko Division, which was able to take down an infantry position with light firepower and heavy losses, was almost wiped out by our sudden blow. Don't think this will make them give up. I dare to assure you with my military honor that these bastard lunatics are not planning to retreat now, but how to take revenge next. "

After hearing what Malashenko said, Kurbarov and Lavrinenko looked at each other and asked questions.

"So we didn't counterattack just now. The risk factor is too high, especially for this group of SS bastards, is that right?"

"The analysis is correct, it is indeed the case! Of course, I have other considerations, such as the order conveyed to me by Commander Vatutin himself."

There is no need to hide or lie deliberately in front of his two right-hand men. Malashenko, who was frank, drew a circle on the map with his finger and marked the center of gravity.

"I plan to deploy the four tank battalions in units of battalions. The front position we have to defend now is very wide. We can't expect the enemy to be like a fool and only attack the most solid defense. "

"The Germans will definitely try to find the weaknesses of the new solid defense line after our reinforcement. 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 worst situation."

"Kulbarov's first and second battalions and Varosha's infantry stay with me, and I will be responsible for the command myself. Lavri, you take the remaining two tank battalions and go to the west for support. I guess if the Germans hit a wall here, they will definitely try to break through the positions in the west. We can't let them achieve their goal. You know what to do."

Lavrinenko, who was holding a lighter and lighting a cigarette for himself, nodded, and then turned to Malashenko and spoke.

"What about the self-propelled howitzer battalion? Do you plan to let me take them all away, or leave them under your command? ”

After the real battle began, the various artillery positions prepared by the Soviet Army earlier became the focus of the German Air Force. More than half of the more than 1,000 sorties of fighters in a day went straight to the artillery positions.

After all, if the artillery positions of the world's strongest field artillery group were not knocked out, it would be no exaggeration to say that the Germans' offensive path would be bathed in the baptism of artillery fire of various large-caliber projectiles throughout the entire process, suppressing and destroying the Soviet artillery divisions, which was a must for the Germans' every attack.

The battle that had beaten the dog's brain continued to this day, and the first-tier field artillery positions on the various Red Army defense lines on the front line had basically been wiped out.

The Red Army's fighter aviation units tried to block the enemy's air raids, but with little effect. Micro.

The Germans went crazy and sent in a huge number of fighters to engage in air combat, including the latest FW190A5 and A6 fighters, as well as the newly launched BF109G6 fighters, which are the most advanced weapons and equipment of the German Air Force.

With the support of cutting-edge weapons, the German Air Force firmly controlled the air supremacy over the Kursk theater. Although the price paid on the way was a bit unbearable, the artillery positions and tanks that were destroyed were fruitful, and played an important supporting role in the ground battle that could not be ignored.

In the absence of effective artillery support, the importance of the SU152 cult of the Stalin Guards 1st Heavy Tank Brigade is naturally self-evident.

Malachenko originally planned to let Lavrinenko take the entire battalion away, but when he thought of the miserable scene of the friendly soldiers he had just seen on the battlefield, who looked tired and black, Malachenko was very worried about how much combat power these infantrymen who had suffered heavy losses could exert.

To be on the safe side, it is better to have a few more cards in hand to play, just in case the Germans go crazy.

"Let's do this, Lavri. You take half of the battalion, and leave the remaining half to me. If your situation is critical, I will send troops to help you as soon as possible, and vice versa for you."

"That's basically what I want to say. Let's hurry up, the Germans may soon..."

"Plane! German plane, air raid is coming! Get out of the way!"

Malachenko had just said half of his words when someone outside the room yelled and interrupted his words instantly, followed by a sharp roar of aircraft engines from far to near.

"Hurry! I heard you all, don't just stand there, hurry out and get into the bunker!!!"

Malashenko pushed and shoved his two comrades out of the half-collapsed wooden house. As soon as he got outside, he saw the dark clouds not far away in the sky.

"Fuck you! So many!?"