Chapter 41: Counter-Charge
"Trode, just now, we received accurate information from the rear."
As soon as I got back in the car, Roy reported to me about the situation.
"What did they say? Don't tell me to let us die here, I won't do that kind of life-saving work. "Recently, due to large-scale operations, we have been moving very frequently, and the defense troops in many places have been ordered to hold on, but when the support does not come in time, no one can hold it at all.
"This time it's good news, our reinforcements are coming, it's two tank squads, the command is in your hands, and they order you to repel all the British near the position." Although Roy said good news, after listening to his self-deprecating tone, even those who didn't react at the first moment could feel that it was not "good news".
After hearing this, I was also angry, and said to them: "Borrow my two squads of tanks, and let me deal with these enemies?" Phew! It's not clear how many enemies we have in front of us, there are still a lot of British people in the bunker over there, and our infantry are all killed and wounded like this, how did they fight? Could it be that I could still get a tank into the bunker and blow up all the Brits there? ”
At this time, the enemy launched another charge, unlike the previous ones - this time there was only one Matilda, and the other configurations were two Crusader tanks and six Valentine tanks.
Looking at the tank troops pushed in front, I frowned and said nothing, although the enemy's tanks have a numerical advantage, but in terms of quality we are not afraid of them, the British are trying to use the numerical advantage to delay us and create opportunities for the strange soldiers in the bunker.
Just as I was thinking, a reinforcement inquiry came from the headset: "Lieutenant Trode, we are about to enter the position, what are the instructions?" ”
"You guys"
Before I could think of anything to reply, I felt a knock on my left calf.
I looked down and it was Roy looking at me, and he smiled at me, and then immediately returned to his serious expression and said, "I have a plan, Trode, do you dare to try." ”
For my current situation where God has closed the door and closed the window, Roy's help has been a real relief, and I can't wait for him to continue: "What can you do, tell me quickly." ”
"It's very simple, just use our current tanks and assault guns to counter-charge." Roy's eyes were very confident when he saw it, and that unmistakable feeling made me confirm his method in this moment.
However, not everyone noticed his eyes, and Yorkson immediately objected: "Counter-charge? We don't know how many troops we have in front of us, and aren't we playing into the hands of the enemy by doing so? ”
In response to his question, Roy did not respond directly, but continued: "Trode, you first let the two tank groups behind you stay at the corner and wait, and when the British in the bunker rush out, let them directly clear those infantry, and then use our remaining infantry to take the bunker in one go." ”
Roy smiled when he said this: "If you want to talk about danger, it's just ours, but I don't think those things in front of us can stop us, what do you think?" ”
The result was self-evident, of course, and we answered him together with a burst of laughter
I briefly explained this plan to my squad, infantry team and support units, and at this time, the enemy's tanks were only 1,500 meters away from us, which was just the right distance, and the backup tank units could still support us in attacking the British tanks after destroying the infantry, of course, provided that the British tanks could hold out until that time.
"For the glory of the Iron Cross, charge!"
At my command, six tanks charged forward in a line, and the British tanks in front of them slowed down for a moment, but only for a moment, and then they continued to advance with Matilda as the lead.
With little thought on my head, I came up with the most efficient way to do it and explained to them: "The 178 and I aim at the Valentine tank on the left, the other two Tank IV aim at the Valentine tank on the right, and the two assault guns aim themselves at the corresponding Crusader tank in front." ”
Although Matilda had strong armor protection, the British vehicles were generally slow, which also led to problems with their coordination. Now the enemy's V-shaped formation is like a capital ship with good bow armor rushing towards us in order to increase its firepower, and we will never let go of such a good opportunity.
We were all moving and firing, but we weren't very accurate on either side, but even so, we were able to destroy a Valentine tank. When the distance was about 500 meters, I shouted into the microphone: "Stop and shoot!" ”
"Bang~Bang~Bang"
With a salvo of fire, three more of the enemy stopped moving, but here there was a little luck in it - the Crusader tank aimed at Marcus III was hit by his HE shell, although it did not fatally wound the hull. However, this cannon seemed to have caused a lot of damage to its driver, and the car turned directly to the right, and although the Valentine tank next to it saw this scene, how could the Crusader tank, which was known for its mobility, be able to dodge a slow snail like him? The Crusaders crashed directly into the nose of Valentine's car, causing both tanks to temporarily lose their combat effectiveness.
"Attack the other moving tanks first, don't hit that Matilda!" The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and I have to keep up with the rhythm to command my troops, which cannot be stopped for a moment.
At this time, I also heard the sound of artillery behind us, and it was the bunker that was fighting. Although they are the protagonists of this battle, but now that the "show-time" of our supporting characters is only halfway through, what we can do now is to fight quickly, and we can't let them sing with us anymore because of these few one-man shows.
"Nattel, attack that Valentine at 1 o'clock and knock it out first." In addition to commanding my squad, I must not forget my most basic job - being a commander. I looked around and thought that the two Valentine tanks in front of me on the right were easy to destroy, and their angles to us were nearly vertical, and their equivalent armor was lower.
"Say goodbye to your tank, boy!" After Natle said this, a cannonball burst through the air and went straight for the Valentine.