The conflict in Rossu has become less and less common over time, and the gunfire on the border has gradually subsided. But both sides knew that this was just the last calm before the storm.

And Lerkov, one of the defenders of the Ukrainian card, can also feel this. However, as a glorious soldier in the Soviet army, Lerkov had the duty and responsibility to defend the land.

So today, his company will become the guardian of the defense of the USSR, defending the front-line positions. This position is located just behind the border line and is part of the Ukrainian defense fortifications. After the outbreak of clashes in Hermek, his 35th Division spent three days reinforcing it. The entire position is made up of three lines of defense, spread around Ukrainka, protecting the border town.

And his company is on guard duty today, so Leerkov is on duty at Sentry No. 3 with a weapon. Sentry No. 3 is located west of Ukraineka near the border. There's an open area where you can watch the whole area just by standing on a sentry post. It is also the first layer of the border, especially now when the war clouds are thick, and it is even more necessary for someone to observe the movements of the Romanian side at any time.

However, there are also times when it is boring to observe movements, and Lerkiv's comrades-in-arms can't help but speak. "Lerkov, when do you say we Romanians will fight. It's so uncomfortable to be tense like this all the time. ”

"How do I know this, I guess my superiors will notify me then."

"These Romanians are so hateful, I'll let them know I'm good with my gun when the time comes."

"Sikov, can you be quiet, listen to the Mosuov father in the company, these Romanians are very powerful, watch the movements around carefully, don't be touched by them."

Lerkov's words made Sikov's mouth curt, and he said disdainfully. "The old fellow knew that he had boasted that he had fought the White Bandit Army before, and that he was afraid of being wounded in the battle with the Romanians. Besides, we have developed so fast over the years that it has long been different. I'm not afraid of those Romanians, and these hateful Romanians occupy so much of our territory, and if it weren't for the government's peace considerations, they would have been killed long ago. These Romanians dare to provoke the Soviets without knowing gratitude, wait for me ......"

"Stop"

Leerkov abruptly interrupted the chatter of his comrades.

"What's the matter, Lerkov."

Lerkov said seriously. "Listen, is there any sound?"

"Where's the sound?"

"Don't talk."

Try to listen carefully until Sikov heard a rumbling sound.

"It's kind of like the sound of a tractor, I can't hear it very clearly."

"I heard that, too."

"Go and report to the platoon commander."

Sikov, who did not dare to slack off, crawled down the sentry.

Lerkov, who was on guard duty, looked in the direction from which the sound came with his eyes wide open, but because the weather was not good, he could not see what was coming from.

After a while, their platoon commander, Benkonov, went to the sentry post with a telescope, and it was clear that Sikov had informed him. And the pair of telescopes in his hand is not assigned to him, but the standard configuration of the sentry post, and whoever is on duty will use it.

"It's coming from some direction."

As soon as he came up, the platoon commander didn't talk nonsense and asked directly about Lerkov.

Leerkov said, pointing in the direction from which the voice came. "It's coming here."

And Lerkov's words made the platoon commander Bekonov chuckle inwardly, this direction is on the territory of Romania. He quickly raised the telescope in his hand and began to observe the movement in this direction.

In the end, it is convenient to have a telescope, and Lerkov can't see the situation here, but in the eyes of platoon commander Benkonov it's different. I saw that he saw a group of tanks and armored vehicles driving towards this side. Depending on the situation, these Romanians are going to call.

"Oh no, the enemy is coming."

After Bekonov screamed, he immediately yelled at the below. "Hurry up and call the ukrainka, the enemy is coming. They are all tanks, and there are hundreds of armored vehicles. ”

There is a direct telephone to the Ukrainian card inside the sentry post, which is also to transmit military information in a timely manner.

And after the call, Benkonov immediately retreated to the rear with his platoon. The role of the sentry is to play the role of early warning,

And combat is not a requirement, so there is nothing wrong with the order of the platoon commander of Benkonov.

While Benkonov was retreating with his own men, behind the tank armored vehicle they found, a large command vehicle followed him. And inside this command car, Lieutenant General Hoffmann was talking to a German officer.

"Major Guderian, I see you have something to say to me before. Are you wondering about my attack? ”

"Yes, General, such an attack without artillery preparation, doesn't this reduce the intensity of the attack."

That's right, this Lieutenant Colonel Guderian is the one who will be famous in the world in the future. Now he is already preaching his new idea that the tank will become the dominant player on the ground battlefield.

However, unlike in history, Romania is currently ahead of Germany in the use of tanks, and Hoffman formed the world's first armored division, which made Guderian very interested in Romania. So in 1929, Guderian successfully applied to become an exchange officer and came to Romania for military exchanges. And with his insight into the use of his tank, he succeeded in attracting Hoffman's attention, so he sent him to the armored division for further communication.

Of course, during this period, Guderian, who was still inexperienced, learned a lot from Hoffmann. And his sometimes unique speeches can also inspire Hoffmann to use armored forces. The two of them were in the armored division for a while. There are even rumors that this Lieutenant Colonel Guderian is fully capable of playing the role of deputy division commander. Because Lieutenant General Hoffmann has a lot of trust in him.

And this offensive against the Soviet Union, Hoffman took it with him.

So in the face of Guderian's inquiry, Hoffman still explained his arrangement.

"You're right, it's a bit against common sense on the battlefield that no artillery is the first to attack. But what is our mission this time? ”

In the end, it is worthy of Guderian, a little bit clear. "It's speed, this mission is to quickly break through the defense line of the 35th Division of the Soviet Army stationed in Ukraine. According to the previous tactical arrangement, the artillery attack would have taken at least several hours, but this time the artillery attack was canceled, which was to break through the enemy's position with tanks as the main force. ”

Hoffman was very satisfied with Guderian's answer. "And we are not without artillery, the Jackal self-propelled guns can do this, and they can keep up with us."