Chapter 263: The Battle of Foy (I)

On May 5, 945, four days earlier than the previous attack on Foy, the American forces elsewhere were progressing well. The village of Foy is surrounded by woods in a U-shape, and the village is surrounded by a circle. In the battle of the month and day, the U.S. military has taken control of the right half of the U-shape. Now it's time to hit the left half.

It was a simple but brutal operation to rush through the snow-covered open field of oomi into the village. But every window in the village could have a machine gun, and every German soldier could have a brick wall to cover it. It's as simple as that, you don't need to maneuver, just rush up, approach the enemy and finish them in the house with a grenade. The key is to be fast through open ground. If the troops move quickly and the covering fire is fierce, then the battle is very simple. If you take it slowly, you can lose a lot.

Captain "Lacey" Winters walked over to Captain Parkes, who was preparing at the edge of the woods.

"Dick" Parks was holding a telescope to observe the situation of the Germans opposite, and they were all hidden. There were no Germans to be seen outside the village, but Parks was sure that the German artillery was hidden in the village and that they were ready to meet the Americans. He heard someone call him, so he lowered his binoculars and turned back to see Captain Winters.

"Tell me about your readiness," Captain Winters rarely asked about Company E's tactical set-up, as Parks would not let him down in every operation. All the 2nd Battalion had to do was to provide them with cover, and machine guns and artillery could be used to smash the Germans all over at any time. And E-Link only needs to pass through the open field as soon as possible. This is the established policy, but the specific tactics are flexibly changed on the battlefield according to the commander's situation. So this time he couldn't help but ask.

"It's nothing, just tell the brothers not to stop," Parks said to Winters.

Winters nodded and said, "Yes, what this battle requires is degree." Company I of the 3rd Battalion was thus advancing eastward, which should have distracted the Germans. Between the time they prepare to use mortars and heavy artillery against you, you must rush through. That's the point."

In this case, there was no better way to storm the village, with the auxiliary attack of Company I to attract the attention of the Germans, and the cover of fire, it was a tough battle, without any bells and whistles. Because any fancy, it can only bring heavy losses to the attacking side. Parks understood this truth, the Germans had deployed fire throughout the village of Foy, there was no focus, but they could quickly gather into a focus, as long as they were attacked, they could move quickly, so as to form a key area of attack.

"Prepare well" Winters looked at his watch, it was eight o'clock, and there was still an hour left before the attack. Captain Parks gathered the officers and sergeants in the company, and he was about to begin the final assault mission.

"We attacked in three directions. I led the first platoon in the middle of the line, Lieutenant Folley led the second platoon to my left, and Captain Spierr led the third platoon on the right, and we couldn't stretch the distance too wide, but between the soldiers and the soldiers, attack in a straggler formation, not too dense. The Germans may counterattack with artillery, their 88mm guns have a short preparation time and a quick time to attack, so we demand that we be faster and not fall behind when their heavy artillery begins to counterattack. Parks looked at the three lieutenants, "Keep the line at all times, this is the first thing, you can't change it, understand?" ”

"Understood," replied the three lieutenants.

"Okay" Parks nodded, and then said to the sergeants in each platoon, "You must maintain the integrity of the ranks and urge every soldier to advance and attack. Once the team enters Foy Village, it will be a battle between the squads, and you need to make sure that every soldier in the squad can cooperate with each other to reduce mistakes and casualties. Especially against German snipers. ”

"Yes, sir," the sergeants all nodded in response.

"Alright, guys, wait for the order to attack, there is still half an hour, talk to the brothers, tell them what to do, protect their lives, and at the same time teach the Germans a hard lesson." Parks clapped his hands and stood up, and the officers and sergeants scattered, finding their platoons and squads, and began to prepare the brothers for the attack.

"Harry," Parks said to the Welsh lieutenant on the side, "I tell you, if I'm wounded, you're going to take my command, and don't let the brothers stop."

Wales couldn't help but laugh and said, "Lacey, will you get hurt too?" No, no, I have the impression that you can always have some shit luck, and even if you rush to the front, the Germans don't seem to be able to see you, and I'm wondering if it's safer for me to be with you if I'm going to be next to you when I'm going to charge later. ”

"Just remember what I said," Parks smiled and shook his head, he knew his place in the hearts of his brothers, and he knew his place in the hearts of the Welsh lieutenants, and he didn't defend himself, he just smiled.

"Lutz, how do I always feel like I'm shaking, like I'm dancing, I've never felt like this" Kaber leaned over to Lutz, then shuddered and pulled a cigarette out of his pocket and handed it to Lutz, feeling for one and putting it in his mouth. With a "click", the lighter lit the two people's cigarettes.

"Whew-" Lutz took a puff of his cigarette and looked at Caber, "Are you nervous?" ”

Kaber was stunned and was about to shake his head in denial, but he stopped, and Stenson and Heck appeared in front of him, as if they were right in front of him. Then he nodded, sighed at Rutz, and said, "Maybe, maybe I'm scared." God, I just can't shake off the scene of Stenson being blown off his leg yesterday, and I don't even know why. Luz, I'm a veteran from Takoa, why am I still scared of this? It doesn't make sense."

"Are you guilty?" Luz took another puff of cigarette, he didn't look at Kaber's expression at all, he just looked intently at the village of Foy in front of him, but his casual words made Kaber stunned.

"Guilt?" When Karber was about to refute, he was stuck and couldn't say it. Is it guilt? Why can't I get rid of what Stenson looked like after his injury? Just because he didn't break out of cover like Stenson and risk being blown to pieces to save Heck? That's impossible. He immediately rejected the idea, but what he didn't expect at all was that the idea couldn't help churning in his heart.

"Lutz, do you say I'm guilty? What do I have to feel guilty about? Kaber was stunned for a moment, and then said to Luz a little unconvinced, "I have nothing to feel guilty about. He seemed to be sure of what he said.

Lutz glanced at him, then took a hard puff of his cigarette, and said in a very comfortable long puff of smoke: "Even if you don't feel guilty, it's not bad, okay, Kaber, if you're still struggling with these issues before attacking, then you're definitely going to be affected, don't let the Germans beat you, okay, end this problem and forget about it"

"Okay, okay" Kaber nodded, then took two puffs vigorously, with a flick of his fingers, the cigarette butt drew an arc in the air and landed on the snow, and a wisp of green smoke was quickly soaked by the snow water, and with a gentle "z" sound, it went out.

"Hey, Sifodi, Legot, Webb, Paikanti, Heflang, and Ellie, God, you're all here, and it saves me a lot of trouble, listen, guys, Captain Parks called you over, and you're going to win" Sergeant Tybert came over and said to the group of people hiding in the woods, and then he saw the man he was looking for and smiled smugly.

Captain Parks was having an arrangement in the offensive. Obviously, in order to eliminate the threat posed by the German snipers to the brothers of Company E, Parks decided to have some of the best marksmen in the company take on the task of covering the sniper points and being responsible for clearing the snipers from the German snipers.

"Remember, your main goal is not to charge, but to clear the German snipers," Parks said, pointing to the empty snow tunnel in front of him, "There are a lot of haystacks in the snow, and some wooden farm frames, etc., all of which can provide you with cover, all you have to do is to suppress or clear the snipers under cover." Remember that you can't stick to one point, you have to keep changing the cover point forward with the charge of your brothers, so that it is beneficial for you to change positions at any time, and it will not be easy for the Germans to find your point. Do you understand? ”

"Understood, sir" everyone nodded, all right, you will be scattered in three platoons, two in groups. Parks finally nodded, "Go get ready."

Xifudi suddenly raised his hand and said, "Sir, I ask for words."

Parks was stunned for a moment, then looked at him and said, "Say it, Shi"

Xifudi thought for a while, and then spoke very cautiously: "If it's possible, why don't you put all the brothers who are good at marksmanship in a class and then use them together, it may be beneficial."

Parks looked at Sifodi in surprise, he didn't expect that Sifodi, who usually doesn't talk much and is a little shy, would have such an idea, obviously, he has experienced the sweetness of the special operation method and began to think about the problem.

"Do you mean this attack?" Parks, still unsure of what Sifodi was thinking, added.

"No, no, I mean, when I was listening to you just now, I ...... This thought popped up in my head," Sifudi looked a little nervous, "I'm just talking, forget it, I guess it's better to forget about it, it makes me embarrassed"

Parks shook his head and smiled, "No, no, Sifodi, that's a great idea, I think it would be nice if I could do that." Actually, I think that way too, and it seems like we've got it in mind."

"Yes" Sifudi suddenly smiled, he nodded hesitantly and said, "Thank you, Captain, it really makes sense for me to say that, it makes me ...... Let me, how to say it? Thank you, Captain," Sifford looked a little incoherent, in fact, he was very proud that his opinion had been approved by Parks.

Parks suddenly began to wonder if he was taking his brothers too lightly. In the past, some tactics were designed by himself first, and then conveyed to his brothers to do according to their own ideas, never thought about what suggestions or ideas they would have, now it seems that he still ignored them, and the wisdom of the group is indeed worth paying attention to

Time is ticking by the minute.

"Start the attack" Captain Winters looked at his watch and then gave the task of attacking. Machine gun bullets and cannon shells flew towards Foy's village, and Foy was suddenly plunged into a series of explosions.

Parks rushed to the forefront of the woods and said to the brothers of Company E: "Brothers, remember their respective tasks, let's rush over quickly and watch out for the German snipers." Okay, out, out," he said, picking up his M rifle and rushing out with one stride, with a vast expanse of snow in front of him.