Chapter 1683 Maximum Casualties
The German troops defending the position surrendered, about half an hour after the tanks of the Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division rushed to the position.
After all kinds of bombardment, the German army, which was seriously lacking in anti-tank weapons, could not effectively kill the tough Stalin heavy tanks. On the other hand, the Stalin heavy tanks that were parked on the position as fixed fire points were killing people. The main guns and coaxial machine guns were used together, and the crazy firepower strikes made the German troops in various positions miserable.
The German soldiers did not think about destroying these annoying Stalin heavy tanks. Groups of German soldiers held iron fists, anti-tank grenades, and even explosive packs. Under the cover of their comrades holding submachine guns and rifles, they formed one commando after another to launch a charge, trying to use the extensive communication trenches and craters to approach the Soviet tank soldiers and destroy them.
The Germans' every move and this little trick did not escape the eyes of the Red Army soldiers. In fact, the grassroots infantry commanders who were responsible for leading the attack had long expected that the Germans would focus on launching assaults against their tanks. This was a battlefield situation that was planned and taken into account in the tactical rehearsal simulation conducted in advance.
As for why it was expected, the reason is also very simple.
If you were beaten up and almost lost your position, what would be your first priority to destroy when launching a counterattack and trying to drive the enemy out of your position?
The enemy's machine gun team? Ordinary infantry with automatic weapons?
None of them.
If these Soviet heavy tanks that were deeply wedged into the position like sharp knives were not removed, any organized large-scale counterattack by the Germans would be empty talk. The slightest sign of a large-scale troop assembly would immediately lead to ruthless large-caliber main artillery bombardment and heavy machine gun fire. Even the Aryan Superman Coalition could not stop this, let alone mortals.
The helpless German army could only use the scattered assault teams to try to destroy the difficult Soviet heavy tanks. It was so difficult to fight a pure infantry counterattack without the support of armored troops.
The Red Army soldiers who had expected the enemy to be like this immediately launched defense on the spot after noticing the latest movements of the opponent, relying on the nearby bunker terrain, relying on the powerful direct fire support of their own heavy tanks, and relying on the automatic fire output far stronger than the opponent to fight.
It took less than two cigarettes to kill the German anti-tank team that tried to break through, and blood flowed like a river.
Not only did they not eat the meat, but they also suffered a bloody head and retreated in panic again. However, the German infantry who had just retreated to the starting point were so embarrassed that they had no time to breathe. The Soviet infantry who were holding on tightly took advantage of the enemy's retreat and pressed on. They really didn't give the German army any time to breathe, and they launched a swift and fierce offensive.
The exhausted German army had no choice but to continue to defend on the spot, picking up all the weapons at hand and firing at the enemy infantry. But the problem was that before half a cigarette was smoked, the Stalin heavy tanks that were originally left a little behind would rumble and slowly move to the front, waving their sturdy main guns and firing fiercely at the German army.
The German army, whose scalps were numb, could only continue to face the astonishing and still increasing number of casualties. If they didn't want to lose this battle, it was necessary to organize another wave of anti-tank teams to deal with the Russians' monster tanks, but this would return to the starting point of the cycle.
As soon as the German anti-tank team approached, the Soviet infantry would immediately switch to a defensive posture and fire fiercely at the German army with maximum firepower. And this level of light weapons firepower, let alone shooting people into sieves, if you move a little slower, it is possible that your arms and legs will be broken on the spot by the swarm of bullets.
Don't think that only large-caliber weapons can cause limb-severing effects. The same body part can also be hit by multiple shots of small and medium-caliber weapons. This can also indirectly show how terrible the firepower of the opponent the Germans are facing at this moment.
After several rounds of horrible beatings and not taking any advantage, the German defenders who were already a little scared understood it completely.
The group of Russians encountered today is different from any Soviet army they have encountered in the past. They not only have extremely powerful firepower and advanced equipment configuration, but also have completely different tactical applications and combat experience, which are much higher than ordinary Soviet troops and even the German army's own elite troops.
Take this kind of tactic of deliberately bleeding people, not seeking a quick victory but maximizing enemy casualties, for example. The already confused German army has never even heard of it in previous battles.
I have never known a group of Russians who can play infantry-tank coordination so well, it is as if the tank itself has life and soul, and can communicate and coordinate tactics with the infantry at any time.
This disgusting bloodletting tactic based on strong and invincible strength, at this moment, the German defenders on the position can not find any effective way to deal with it.
Charge, it will only be a death.
Defend, it is impossible to defend.
Escape? Are you kidding? Expect your two legs to escape the steel tracks driven by the iron wheels? Even if the Russians stop using the main guns and machine guns and just step on the accelerator, they can crush all of us into meat sauce!
After thinking about it, the German commander, who felt that he could no longer see any hope while holding the telescope, felt that the only feasible way in front of him was to surrender.
"Comrade commander! The Germans have surrendered!!! Right in front of us! They have raised the white flag!"
Ivushkin's excited voice clearly echoed in Malashenko's ears as he held the commander's periscope. Malashenko, who had a calm face and was already used to it, just smiled coldly.
"That's it for today, three lines of defense! Pack up and get ready to get off the car and have dinner!"
There was no need for the division commander to issue any extra orders. Seeing the enemy raising the white flag to surrender, the Red Army soldiers naturally knew what to do.
"Behave yourself! You fascist running dog! Do you want to be shot?"
"Go! Don't dawdle, hurry up!"
"Get out! Behave yourself! Throw out all the weapons on you!"
Beside the trenches, the craters, and the communication trenches
Red Army soldiers holding steel guns were everywhere, shouting at the German soldiers who had raised their hands to surrender.
Although these Germans who had raised their hands to surrender might not understand what these Russian words meant, they could always understand what the expression of hostility, anger and hatred meant. At this time, it was better to raise their hands honestly.