Chapter 2412 You Can only Rely on Yourself

It sometimes takes a long time for hope to turn into despair, but sometimes, it may only take a short moment. 【】

Those German soldiers thought they saw the hope of survival, and they were only one step away from returning to the defensive position. Even the faces of the friendly soldiers who came to support them had become clear.

But in that instant, the hope that was originally close at hand and almost within reach turned into despair in a way and speed that no one expected, and the whistling rain of fire fell directly on the top of almost everyone's forehead.

Boom boom boom --

Boom boom --

The terrible momentum of the 310mm rocket cluster falling instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire, almost covering almost everything within sight in the blink of an eye.

No one could see the specific process of destruction, but only saw people, objects, various weapons and equipment, and parts and debris being torn into pieces and flying all over the sky. From time to time, they were thrown out of the sea of ​​fire like meteors dragging tails, and fell on the trembling earth around them.

Now, not only the retreating German troops, but even the German troops coming to support them were also unlucky and were covered by the heavy rocket rain that came like a tsunami.

It would be too boring to simply eliminate these Germans who came to try to die. If such a carefully arranged fishing show only caught a few fish, it would be unreasonable.

Either bomb the German reinforcements, or bomb their positions when these Germans escaped back. Anyway, there must be some additional damage. It can't just be bombed. Otherwise, it would be a waste of TOS-1's "land bomber" level firepower, right?

But the ending surprised Malashenko a little, because what was bombed into the sky was neither the German reinforcements nor the German defensive positions and fortifications, but a support force that went forward a little distance but did not attack.

"I always feel something is wrong. What on earth do these Germans want to do? They don't attack like an attack, and they don't defend like a defense. Why do they want to spread such a group of people outside the position? Is it just to prevent the enemy from pursuing and expanding the victory?"

After putting down the telescope and thinking for a while, Malashenko still couldn't figure out how to explain the seemingly abnormal behavior of the Germans. This has nothing to do with whether the side has an advantage or is destroying the enemy. Even if all those Germans were blown up, Malashenko still couldn't think of a convincing answer.

"I don't understand, forget it, if I can blow up these sons of bitches, then the goal has been achieved, that's enough."

Malashenko, who knew he couldn't figure it out and simply stopped thinking about it, didn't know that on the other side of the German position not far away, the German commander was also worried about what had just happened.

To be precise, it was not because of the German soldiers who died and the technical equipment that was lost, but because after losing so many valuable military resources, they still failed to achieve the expected goals and achieved nothing.

"It seems that we have failed, General. The Russians on the opposite side have no intention of pursuing our fleeing troops. Maybe they have seen through our plan."

Colonel Stauffenberg's words seemed a little lonely, which was a common tone and expression after the plan failed.

In contrast, Major General Kuchler, who also knew the truth that the Russians on the opposite side did not take the bait, had a calm face.

"It's a normal thing. If it were me, I probably wouldn't attack rashly without confidence, let alone attack a defense line with solid permanent fortifications."

"We and the Russians know each other too well. We are so familiar with each other that we think we have predicted the other side's next move, but we don't know that our prediction has been predicted by the other side and a corresponding plan has been made. Similar things happen almost every day on the Eastern Front. In addition to knowing ourselves, the Russians are probably the ones who know us best."

Major General Kushiler, who looked like nothing happened and had no regrets, walked to the table, picked up the dusty water cup, shook it, and looked at it again. After confirming that the cup was clean, he poured himself a glass of water and raised his hand to drink it.

"Do you also think that the Russians have judged our plan, General?"

The relatively young colonel stepped forward to continue asking questions. Major General Kushiler, who drank half a glass of water in one gulp, just shook his head slowly.

"I don't know. Maybe we can get the answer by asking the Russians in person, but this does not prevent us from doing what we need to do next."

"Notify all troops to be prepared. The Russians just took advantage and we suffered a seemingly large loss. I predict that their attack should come faster than previously expected. The Russians usually will not miss the opportunity to take advantage of the enemy's defense gap. They are more willing to gamble their luck than to sit and wait for death. This time is probably the same."

On the surface, the plan may not have succeeded, but Major General Kuchler still has a backup plan, which can still work even if the plan fails, but the effect will be slightly smaller.

"In any case, at least this attack is not completely meaningless. At least we know that the opponent is indeed a cunning person as rumored, and it is often more effective to use some more unpretentious tactics to deal with such people. Early failure After all, it is better than coming too late. If we come too late, we will be completely devastated."

"At least now, we still have a chance."

Colonel Stauffenberg on the side listened thoughtfully to these words. As a civilian, he had long been accustomed to the philosophical style of speech when these old Prussian officers and nobles spoke. After thinking about something, he quickly Then he continued to speak.

"General Heinrich asked us to hold on today. No matter what, we cannot lose too many positions today. He promised to provide us with reinforcements. What kind of reinforcements would they be? We lack almost everything now, except for those defenses. The infantry in the position is barely sufficient.”

The question asked by the colonel was a little difficult. It was so difficult that Major General Kuechler didn't know how to answer it. After all, the expected reinforcements would basically not have much effect, especially if they were large. The probability is that it lacks technical equipment like our own, especially artillery and tanks.

"It's not clear, but don't expect to rely on them to stop the steel butcher. All we can rely on is ourselves."