allonlinenovel Chapter 897: The Counterattack of the Skeleton Division
Chapter 897: The Counterattack of the Skeleton Division
On the rugged mountain road leading to Yamaguchi City, the steel torrent of the SKULL DIVISION is slowly moving forward, and each armored vehicle carries a heavy mission and determination. However, this road is not a smooth one. The edge of the Dafeng Mountains seems to be shrouded in an invisible fog, and ambushes and traps of the Fuso troops are hidden everywhere.
The Fuso soldiers knew they were at a disadvantage, but they did not choose a head-on battle. Instead, they cleverly used guerrilla tactics and brought the essence of this tactic to its fullest. They took advantage of the complex and changeable terrain, appearing and disappearing from time to time, shuttling between the mountains and forests like ghosts, posing a great threat to the Skull Division.
Before the first rays of sunlight in the morning fully illuminated the valley, a few sudden explosions broke the silence. It turned out that the Fuso soldiers had laid mines and explosive packs on the road that the SS Division had to pass through, and they would be detonated immediately once the convoy approached.
These sudden attacks caught the vanguard of the SS Division off guard. Several armored vehicles were blown to pieces, and one was even overturned on the side of the road, emitting thick smoke.
Faced with such a predicament, the Death's Head Division did not retreat. They quickly organized a counterattack, sent out engineering teams to conduct mine clearance operations, and strengthened the vigilance of the surrounding mountains and forests. However, the guerrilla tactics of the Fuso soldiers were flexible and varied, and they seemed to always find the weak links of the Death's Head Division to attack.
In addition to bombing roads, Fuso soldiers also frequently attacked bridges. Using the cover of night, they quietly approached their targets carrying lightweight explosives, then quickly installed explosives and detonated them. With deafening explosions, bridges collapsed in flames, cutting off the Totenkopf Division's logistical supply lines and retreat routes.
What made the Death's Head Division even more troublesome was that the Fuso soldiers were good at using the terrain to ambush. They often chose to set up ambushes on high ground or in hidden places, and when the Death's Head Division's convoy passed by, they would suddenly attack. These sudden attacks often caught the Death's Head Division off guard and caused heavy losses.
Despite this, the SS Division still advanced step by step with its tenacious will and powerful firepower advantage. They knew that only by overcoming these difficulties could they successfully reach Yamaguchi City and achieve the established strategic goals.
Division Commander Ike sat in the simple command post, holding tightly in his hand the telegram that had just been sent from the front-line command post.
The telegram clearly stated: "After our full-scale attack, the entire Dafeng Mountain area has been fully covered by firepower. According to preliminary assessments, the enemy's main force has suffered heavy losses. At the same time, many important command nodes of the enemy have been precisely destroyed, including the enemy's headquarters, and its communication and command systems have been paralyzed."
Ike couldn't help but feel an indescribable excitement and excitement in his heart.
He quickly stood up and handed the telegram to the adjutant beside him, and ordered in a deep voice: "Inform the entire army of this news immediately! Tell the soldiers that their efforts have not been in vain, and the enemy has fallen into a desperate situation! But we cannot let our guard down, we must continue to maintain a high-pressure situation and completely eliminate the remaining enemy forces!"
Ike stood in front of the makeshift command desk, his eyes sharp as he scanned the troop commanders who were staring at the map in front of him.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the front-line command has just sent the latest battle report. The main force of the enemy in the Dafeng Mountains has been severely damaged, and its command center has also been destroyed. But we must remain vigilant, because the remaining enemies may still carry out small-scale harassment. Now, I will issue a new order."
Ike paused, his eyes sharper. "The Skull Division will immediately stop advancing and stay where they are. However, this is not a passive defense, but an active attack to completely eliminate any enemy that dares to approach! Our goal is not only to hold our position, but also to make the enemy understand that their harassment will only be futile, or even a trap for them."
The commanders nodded when they heard this, their eyes flashing with fighting spirit. At this time, a commander of the Panzergrenadiers stood up and asked, "Division Commander, if the enemy attacks again, how should we respond?"
Ike smiled slightly. "That's exactly what I meant. From today on, we have to change our strategy from pure defense to active counterattack. Especially when the enemy harasses at the squadron level, the 1st Armored Grenadiers will act as the spearhead and take the initiative to attack, using our mobility and firepower advantages to give the enemy a head-on blow. Remember, our goal is to keep them, not just drive them away."
His words were full of confidence and determination, which lifted the spirits of the commanders present.
Then, Ike began to deploy tactics in detail. He pointed to several key points on the map and said to the commander of the 1st Armored Grenadiers: "You lead your troops to ambush at these locations in advance. These locations are the only way for the enemy to attack. Once the enemy enters the ambush circle, launch an attack immediately. Be sure to attack quickly and fiercely, and don't give the enemy any chance to breathe."
At the same time, Ike did not forget to deploy the commanders of other troops: "Other troops are responsible for peripheral surveillance and fire support to ensure that the 1st Armored Grenadier Regiment can successfully complete the mission. At the same time, strengthen communications to ensure that information transmission between troops is unimpeded."
After the deployment was completed, Ike looked around and emphasized again: "In this battle, we must exchange the smallest price for the greatest victory. I want to let the enemy know that the Skeleton Division is not only a steel torrent, but also a sharp dagger that can pierce the enemy's heart at any time!"
Following Ike's order, the steel torrent of the Skeleton Division suddenly stopped at the edge of Yamaguchi City. This sudden change made the Fuso guerrillas very confused. However, they did not give up the harassment, but instead sent out troops more frequently to test.
Soon, two Fuso squadrons quietly approached the defense line of the Skeleton Division from different directions. However, they did not realize that they had fallen into the trap carefully set by Ike.
"All units, please note that the enemy has entered the preset ambush circle, prepare to counterattack!" The commander issued a calm and decisive order through the walkie-talkie.
In an instant, artillery fire poured out like a storm. The tank group of the 1st Armored Grenadier Regiment opened fire first. They accurately locked onto the enemy's squadron commander and firing points. One shell after another cut through the sky with the breath of death, and instantly exploded in the enemy's formation, raising clouds of smoke and flames.
"Report, we have successfully paralyzed the enemy's communication equipment!" a communications soldier reported excitedly.
"Very good, keep up the suppressive fire, infantry units prepare to charge!" The commander's voice echoed over the radio waves.
Following the commander's order, the infantry followed the tanks and rushed towards the enemy like a tide.
Armed with automatic rifles and grenade launchers, they divided and surrounded the enemy with a dense firepower network.
For a moment, the battlefield was filled with gunfire and explosions, but in the chaos, the soldiers of the SKELETON DIVISION worked together like sophisticated machines, demonstrating amazing combat effectiveness.
"Brothers, follow me! Don't leave any one behind!" a platoon leader shouted and led the charge into the enemy camp.
Under the powerful firepower and precise tactical command of the Totenkopf Division, the two enemy squadrons soon fell into a desperate situation. They tried to break out, but every charge was blocked by ruthless artillery fire and dense bullets. In the end, with the fall of the last enemy soldier, the battle ended with the Totenkopf Division's complete victory.