allonlinenovel Chapter 1206 Armored Warfare
Chapter 1206 Armored Warfare
Khabarovsk Command Center.
Kulikov stood in front of a huge sand table and carefully planned the 64th Armored Division's route of action based on the intelligence sent back by the reconnaissance aircraft.
"According to intelligence," he pointed at the map with his baton, "the main force of the Northern Division is deployed in this area. We must break their encirclement and rescue the town of Nev."
"The first battle group," he began to deploy, "with the 34th Tank Regiment as the main force, advancing from the southeast. Remember, don't rush directly to the town of Nev, but form an offensive posture in this open area to attract the attention of the Northern Division."
The staff officers quickly marked the attack route on the map.
"The second battle group," Kulikov continued, "will be led by the 34th Mechanized Regiment, and will make a detour from the east. Carrying engineering equipment, they will prepare to open a retreat route for the town of Nev."
"The third battle group is the most critical," his voice became more serious, "and it is the 34th Armored Regiment. They will go around this mountain road and build a counter-encirclement position outside the encirclement preset by the Northern Division."
"General," the chief of staff warned, "wouldn't this deployment be too spread out?"
"No," Kulikov shook his head, "According to the intelligence sent back by the reconnaissance plane, the troops of the Northern Division are mainly concentrated in this area. We must take advantage of this opportunity to launch an attack from three directions at the same time to disrupt their deployment."
The order was quickly passed to each battle group. Under the cover of wind and snow, the three regiments of the 64th Armored Division began to advance towards their respective target areas.
The tank tracks left long tracks in the snow, and the armored convoy moved slowly forward in the wind and snow. Each commander studied the map carefully and advanced towards the target according to the established route.
Kulikov stared at the battle map and prayed in his heart: "Kuznetsov, the intelligence you exchanged your lives for will not be in vain."
However, he did not know that at this moment, the actual deployment of the Northern Division had quietly changed. The 64th Armored Division was walking step by step into the trap carefully designed by Otto based on an outdated intelligence.
On the snowy plain, the steel torrent of the 211th Tank Regiment is advancing.
"Keep moving forward," Lieutenant Colonel Popov, the regiment commander, commanded via radio, "Keep the formation and be ready to deploy into battle formation at any time."
Nearly 80 T- main battle tanks and BMP armored vehicles lined up in a long line in the snow, their tracks leaving deep marks on the white snow. The roar of the engines echoed in the cold wind, mixed with the sound of the tracks crushing the snow.
"We are still fifteen kilometers away from Nev Town," the staff officer reported, "and at the current speed, we will reach the designated location in about forty minutes."
At this time, the Northern Division Command.
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Krylov, the commander of the 34th Panzergrenadiers, immediately stepped forward and said, "Please give me your instructions, division commander."
"The enemy's 34th Tank Regiment is approaching from the east," Otto pointed to the map, "They think they have mastered our deployment and are advancing with great fanfare. I want you to lead the 211th Regiment and give them a 'welcome gift' they will never forget."
"Understood, commander," Krylov's eyes flashed with fighting spirit, "We have completed the deployment at the designated location."
"Remember," Otto stressed, "make them believe that this is a head-on armored confrontation. When they are fully engaged in dealing with you, that will be our real killer move."
Krylov nodded and quickly left the command post. Soon, his order was heard on the communication channel of the 34th Panzergrenadiers: "Attention, all regiments, prepare to engage the enemy. Let's teach these arrogant Russians a lesson."
On the snowy plain, two powerful armored forces are gradually approaching. A tragic armored battle is about to break out, but this is only the first act of Otto's plan. The real killer move is still hidden behind the curtain of wind and snow.
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Lieutenant Colonel Popov immediately ordered: "Attention, whole regiment, deploy into battle formation. The first and second battalions will deploy in a fan shape, and the third battalion will serve as the reserve."
The T-80 main battle tank quickly adjusted its formation, with its tracks drawing a large arc on the snow. The tank turret turned, and the 125mm main gun aimed at the target ahead.
On the other side, the Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks of the th Armored Grenadier Regiment have occupied advantageous terrain.
"Let them get closer," Krylov commanded via radio. "The Mald armored vehicles cover the flanks, and the snipers are ready to take position."
The distance between the two sides is shortening rapidly.
"Fire!" Almost at the same time, the two commanders gave the order to attack.
Instantly, the snowy plain was filled with gunpowder smoke. The Leopard 2A6's 120mm smoothbore gun opened fire first, with precision-guided shells whistling through the air. At the same time, the T-80's response was not slow, with 125mm armor-piercing shells piercing the sky.
"Hit!" Cheers came from the Northern Division, and the turret of a T-34 was blown off, igniting a raging fire.
But the Tsarist Russian armored forces were not to be outdone. An armor-piercing shell accurately hit the side armor of a Leopard tank. Although it did not penetrate it, it temporarily deprived the vehicle of its combat effectiveness.
"Attention, Second Battalion," Popov ordered, "Deploy to the left and suppress the enemy's firepower points. BMP tanks are ready to transport infantry."
Krylov commanded the Mald armored vehicles to outflank the enemy: "Armored grenadiers, prepare to attack! Don't give them a chance to breathe."
Tanks moved quickly on the snow, and the roar of artillery continued. Both sides were looking for favorable terrain to suppress the other's firepower. The numerical advantage of the T-80 began to emerge, but the precise firepower and advanced fire control system of the Leopard 2A6 also caused considerable losses to the Russian armored forces.
The armored battle on the snowfield entered a fierce stage.
"The first battalion lost three T-34s," Popov's staff reported hastily, "the second battalion's right wing was severely damaged. The enemy's fire control system is too accurate!"
"Damn it," Popov gritted his teeth, "order the third battalion to immediately join the battle and strengthen the frontal firepower. Let the BMP tanks cover the tanks, don't let them defeat them one by one!"
On the armored battlefield, the Leopard 2A6's 120mm smoothbore gun demonstrates amazing power. Thanks to its advanced fire control system and thermal imaging sight, it can strike accurately even in the wind and snow.
"Target, two o'clock direction, 34 meters away," a Panther tank commander reported, "Enemy T-180 formation spotted."
&34;Fire!&34;
The shell whizzed out and hit the front armor of a T-80 accurately. Although the T-80's armor protection was good, the armor was still penetrated under such a close attack.
But the Russian armored forces were not to be trifled with. The T-80's 125mm main gun had fierce firepower, and their numerical advantage allowed them to form a dense firepower network.
"Be careful to avoid it!" Krylov reminded the troops, "Don't fight too long, keep moving!"
The Mald armored vehicles carrying armored grenadiers continued to harass from the flanks, and the 30mm machine guns strafed the weak points of the enemy's armor, forcing the T-80 to divert its attention.
"Second Battalion, turn east!" Popov ordered. "Don't let them outflank our flank."
Tanks moved quickly on the snow, and the snow stirred up by their tracks mixed with the smoke, making the battlefield blurry. Cannon fire and explosions were heard one after another, and armored vehicles would occasionally catch fire after being hit.
"Report to the regiment commander," a T-34 tank commander suddenly exclaimed, "We have spotted suspicious movements under the snow at the three o'clock direction..."
Before he finished speaking, a burst of fire suddenly broke out from under the snow. It turned out that the Northern Division had already laid booby traps on the battlefield to specifically deal with fast-moving armored forces.
"Be careful! It's a trap!" Popov realized that something was wrong, "Everyone, pay attention, the battlefield may have been..."
But it was too late, more explosions rang out in the armored group. The formation of the 211th Tank Regiment began to become chaotic, and this was the moment Krylov was waiting for.
"Attention everyone," Krylov gave the order to attack, "Concentrate firepower and break through their defenses!"