"Phew!"

When the tank commander Ferrero and the gunner Cliff ran to the airfield, they gasped and were shocked.

Because there are a large number of UH-1 Huey multi-purpose helicopters and Fa-223 Dragon helicopters parked in the entire airport, and the soldiers who came down from it are also carrying a large number of P-2 missiles and AT-3 anti-tank missiles, which are transported to nearby warehouses for storage.

Moreover, there are a large number of special forces stationed in these places.

In addition, there are also the latest MiG-15 and F-86 Sabre fighters, with more than 200 of them.

"It seems that the Führer is really going to make a big move against the Soviet army this time, and we will be able to fight a lot easier this time!"

After the tank commander Ferrero was shocked, he said with a full face of surprise.

"Yes! For most of the past six months, we have been pressed by the Soviet army to fight, which really makes me unbearable! Now we finally have a chance to breathe a bad breath, and this time we must achieve a big victory! Shame on you! ”

Gunner Cliff also waved his fist excitedly.

And at this time, the positions of the Soviet troops in the Dnieper Zaporozhye, 1,000 120-200 mm guns, as well as 600 Katyusha rocket launchers, were all aimed at the German front-line positions.

"1000 meters away, fire!"

The commander of the Soviet artillery waved the flag and gave the order loudly.

"Boom! Rumble! Boom ......"

"Whew! Shout! Whew......"

In an instant, a dense stream of artillery shells and rockets shelled the German defensive positions like locusts crossing the border, and the ground shook and deafened.

"It's the artillery fire of the Soviet army, quick, everyone, go into the bunker!"

In the trenches of the various positions of the German army, the roaring voices of various officers also resounded rapidly.

"Boom! Rumble! Boom ......"

But the artillery groups of the Soviet army of various calibers were still firing fiercely at the German positions, shelling.

In the entire German position, shmelage flew sideways in an instant, and shock waves hit everywhere; There were also the deafening explosions, which resounded intermittently, and the ground was filled with craters and craters, in addition to the shaking of the earth; As for the Germans who did not hide in the bunkers, they suffered a large number of casualties, and the corpses and wounded lay on the ground, which was terrifying.

"These damned Soviet troops, this time they have gathered so much artillery fire to bombard us at once, and they have been bombing for so long! It's been almost fifteen minutes since the bombardment, and it hasn't stopped! ”

"Don't say more, hide as soon as possible! Or accidentally get blown up! I look at these Soviet artillery covers, this time it may be shelled for an hour! ”

"No, it won't! The defensive positions on our side are not very strong, and there is simply no way to withstand such a ferocious shelling from them for an hour! Are we going to die here today? Died in such a wretched manner? ”

"Why didn't our artillery group react at all, why didn't we fight back!"

"There is only one battalion of artillery troops deployed on our side, how can we fight against the Soviet army!"

"And what about our Air Force? Didn't ask for support from the Air Force? ”

"Who knows! I'm not a commander! Hide! Squat, open your mouth, the heavy artillery of the Soviet army is coming! ”

The Germans, who were hiding in trenches and bomb shelters, shouted in amazement.

"The Soviet artillery is very strong! If we continue like this, I'm afraid we will be wiped out! What to do? Head! ”

Operational staff officer Bibel said anxiously to Robert, the commander of the regiment stationed in Zaporozhye on the Dnieper.

"The sudden shelling of the Soviet troops, I have already sent an urgent telegram to Marshal Mordler! He told us to hold on, and our air force will soon arrive to support us, as well as our artillery team! ”

The head of the regiment, Robert, also said hurriedly.

"And how long will it take for them to come to us? We're running out! ”

Operations Staff Officer Bibel worried.

"I know that too! But now it's useless for me to die in a hurry! We are now at the front, not in the rear, and I am only a small regiment commander! There is no command of the aviation forces! ”

"We can only defend it now, even if we guard until there is only one person left, every drop of blood will be guarded here!"

The head of the regiment, Robert, was also in an irritable mood.

In this regard, the operational staff officer Bibel was speechless for a while.

And at this time, the positions of the Soviet troops in Zaporozhye, the temporary headquarters of the 38th Army Group.

Commander Grikov was looking at the high-definition combat map on his wall with a solemn face.

"Commander! The order of the Supreme High Command was given, we were to seize the Dnieper, Zaporozhye, and the western line of communication, as well as Kiev; The general strategy of Zhytomyr, Berdichev, and Vinnytsia, including those behind the German lines, remained unchanged! ”

"And we also want us to break through the defensive positions of the German troops in Zaporozhye as soon as possible, and assist the other army groups to encircle Moder's troops again!"

Adjutant Glerov, holding an encrypted urgent telegram, hurried into the temporary command hall.

"Hmmm! As soon as the artillery is covered, let's lead the troops to attack! Our amphibious landing craft are not ready! We will cross the Dnieper River as fast as possible, attack the German defensive positions, and annihilate all the German soldiers stationed in Zaporozhye! ”

Commander Grikov nodded.

"Everything is ready to go! As soon as our shelling is over, we can immediately put into landing operations! ”

Adjutant Glerov confidently responded.

"Good! This time, we must kill the Germans without leaving a single piece of armor! ”

Commander Grikov rejoiced.

"Of course! The High Command has mobilized a large number of troops and is stationed along the entire Nieper River; This time, we are going to strike an all-out blow at the Germans, and we will win with one blow! ”

Adjutant Glerov said with a bright smile.

Commander Grikov also smiled in response with a smile on his face.

At this moment, a large group of Junker Ju 290 bombers was flying towards Zaporizhzhia on the Dnieper, preparing to bombard the Soviet artillery positions.