The consequence of secrecy was that even Valrasha could not interview the 4th Tank Brigade...... This is not to say that Valrasha is suspicious, but because there is no great need, and many things can be written without an interview.

Because Shulka soon saw a report about interviewing himself, which wrote about the battle described by "Breakout Hero", and it was actually said in a good way, except for some exaggerated parts.

The actor was a little curious and said to Shulka: "When did they interview you?" ”

"I want to know too!" Shulka spread his hands.

And then everyone understood.

In the Battle of Tver, the 4th Tank Brigade can be said to have suffered heavy losses.

The main losses were tanks, a total of 21 were lost during the attack on the Volga bridge, plus 5 were abandoned due to breakdowns...... It would have to be a price to pay if it was to be withdrawn from Tver, and it was difficult and there was no time to transport the broken tank back to the train if it could not be driven.

Major Zahakavich had hoped to bring them back, but received this reply:

"Comrade Major, first we have to tow the faulty tank to the railway, and then lift it on a flatbed truck with a crane, judging by the location of these faulty tanks...... It will take at least two hours! ”

So Major Zahakavich had to give up, because he was afraid that no one would be able to leave after waiting for another two hours.

As a result, there are only 26 tanks left in the 4th Tank Brigade, which is again on the verge of danger...... 26 tanks were not even enough to launch a powerful counteroffensive, although they were T34.

Therefore, the 4th tank brigade had to wait in the barracks for some time, waiting for the new T34 to be produced from Stalingrad and then replenished.

There was even a danger that the enemy had broken through the second line of defense of the Soviet army.

"In Tula!" Major Gavrilov said: "The Germans carried out a camouflage raid!" ”

"Brandenburg detachment?" Shulka asked.

"No, it's just an ordinary army!" Major Gavrilov searched the map for a moment, then pointed to a point and said: "Here, a railway bridge over the Upa River!" ”

"Originally, this railway bridge was safe!" Major Zahakavich said: "Because the railway bridge is so narrow, it can only accommodate one train. We had a company there, three large-caliber anti-tank guns, and five mortars, and they even loaded the railway bridge with explosives ready to blow it up at any moment! ”

It was a bit like the Soviets attacking the Volga bridge in Tver, so Shulka was interested in it.

"How did the Germans take it?" Shulka asked.

"22 soldiers!" "There are only 22 of them, two of whom are Ukrainians, Ukrainian partisans...... These bastards, willingly being used by the Germans! ”

"They didn't even change their uniforms!" Major Zahakavich said: "Germans are still Germans, Ukrainians are still Ukrainians, it's just ...... The Ukrainians are holding the Germans forward! ”

So Shulka understood, and the Germans pretended to be captured.

"They passed the railway bridge without any problems!" Major Zakhakavich said: "Then suddenly a pistol was taken out from under the clothes and shot at our people...... They killed more than 30 soldiers, and 87 others became prisoners! ”

This number surprised Shulka a little, 22 Germans, including two Ukrainian partisans, but killed more than 30 people and captured 87 people.

But after thinking about it, Shulka didn't think it was strange.

First of all, war never says that a large number of people necessarily has an advantage, and it is often a dangerous place like this, such as this railway bridge, where the Soviet army thought that there were anti-tank guns and mortars, and the bridge was also equipped with explosives...... This should be foolproof.

However, it is precisely in this way that the psychology is more lax and the heart of the enemy is underestimated.

Secondly, there is an important point in this is the "pistol".

The pistol used by the Germans in combat is not an ordinary pistol, it is a well-known box gun in China, this thing has a long range and great power, and the bullet "horn" sounds like a submachine gun, which is very suitable for close combat.

On the other hand, the Soviets had machine guns, anti-tank guns, mortars, and bolt rifles in their hands.

These are basically long-range high-power equipment, and melee combat is either completely ineffective or the rate of fire is too slow, so I was stunned by the German pistol commando.

"From here, one of Guderian's armored divisions crossed the Upa River and surrounded Tula from the southeast!" Major Zakhakavich said: "Tula's supply lines are cut off!" ”

Shulka knew what that meant, and Tula was another Volokolamsk with direct rail and road connections to Moscow.

If Tula had been surrounded or even occupied by the Germans, then the southern gates of Moscow would have been opened.

At this time, it should be time for the 4th Tank Brigade to attack, and they should launch a counteroffensive to knock the German 3rd Panzer Division back, or at least consume their kinetic energy so that they cannot attack Moscow.

However, the 4th Tank Brigade had too few tanks, only 26 units.

It is obviously extremely dangerous to launch a counteroffensive with these 26 tanks, because the enemy has hundreds of tanks in one armored division, not to mention that they can use their numerical superiority to besiege T34, and the 4th Tank Brigade will be attacked by German air power if it cannot win before dawn and withdraws.

"The situation on the Stalingrad side ......," Shulka asked.

"They only produced five of them during this time!" Zahakavich replied: "But this is still far from enough!" ”

"So we need time!"

"Yes!"

"Procrastination!" Shulka said: "With mines, mines are laid on roads and railways!" ”

"We'll be very passive when all the mines are laid!" Major Gavrilov said: "Because there will be no counterattack for our troops!" ”

The weakness of the mines used is here.

Mines do not distinguish between the enemy and their own people, they do not attack us and who touches and who blows up, especially the wooden shell mines of the Soviet army, which are things that cannot even be detected by mine detectors.

Therefore, a large number of mines can indeed slow down the enemy's advance, but the Soviets are also unable to counterattack and drive the enemy back, because there are minefields in between.

So, as Major Gavrilov said, he will be very passive, and can only wait for the enemy to clear the mines and then advance to Moscow step by step.

"No!" Shulka said: "I don't think it's a problem for us! ”

"Why?" Major Gavrilov asked suspiciously.

"Because we have minesweeper tanks!" Shulka said.

Major Gavrilov couldn't help but let out an "oh".

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