Eight hundred and fifty-three. Ace troops
The sound of the cannon suddenly subsided considerably.
Although I don't know what happened to the Germans, it was obviously a good thing for the Germans who were putting up hard resistance.
Now, the most difficult moment for the German army has come. Wave after wave of Allied attacks put the heaviest pressure on German positions on all fronts.
Most of the positions were shattered under the never-ending bombardment, but the tenacious German soldiers were repairing these broken positions again and again with unimaginable tenacity.
No one wants to give up.
"During the whole day of fighting today, the pressure on the front was greatly reduced, while the positions of the national army were repeatedly attacked by the enemy." At the High Command, General Olitz pointed to the map and said: "The casualties of the National Army are heavy, and some positions have been fought over and over again. Now, under the command of Major Mario, it is inconceivable that an American major can burst out with such enthusiasm for battle, and I think he deserves to be rewarded. ”
"He was already a colonel in the German army." Wang Weiyi said lightly: "No matter what country people are, as long as they are willing to help, they are our friends." Moreover, although the National Army was not a regular army, the rank of a major commanding two brigades was too low. ”
"Marshal, General Karrumb has once again requested reinforcements for the battlefield."
Wang Weiyi shook his head: "Go and tell Karenbu that I appreciate his courage, but now is not the time to use him." ”
"But the National Army needs reinforcements there......"
Wang Weiyi thought for a moment: "The 34th Infantry Regiment and the 34th Armored Assault Battalion of the Netherlands Land Storm Division will be transferred. The 34th Anti-Tank Battalion supported the National Army. ”
Speaking of this, he suddenly gave a new order: "Order, tomorrow at 9 o'clock." After the enemy's artillery attack, the Skeleton Division, the Großdeutsch Regiment went on the offensive at the same time! ”
Offensive? The generals looked at each other.
"Passive defense will only embolden the enemy and increase the pressure on us." Wang Weiyi said coldly: "Taking the initiative to attack, although we can't achieve any kind of big victory, it can make our enemies fearful." General Johnner! ”
"Yes, Marshal!"
"The Skeleton Division and the Großdeutsche Regiment are under your unified command for the time being!" Wang Weiyi glanced at his subordinates: "Your father, Ludwig Army Director. Always a very brave soldier who never flinched in the face of difficulties, I hope you can be like your father. ”
"It will live up to the name of the skeleton!"
This was Johnner's most sonorous answer.
Wang Weiyi was very satisfied with the performance of his subordinates: "Officers. We are in a very difficult situation right now, but in fact the situation of the enemy is not much better. Whoever can grit his teeth and hold on to the last will be able to win this war. Tomorrow, I will personally appear at the front. And keep an eye on your heroic performance! ”
"It will live up to the name of the skeleton!"
This is the answer of all the German generals......
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December 13, 1965. The war has reached a fever pitch.
On every inch of the position, bombs are constantly combing here, and soldiers on both sides are carrying out a life-and-death strangulation.
Every minute and every second, people die, and the ground is soaked in blood.
The brutal battle made all the people forget about the threat of death, and they had only one goal in their eyes:
Enemy!
Kill your enemies or get killed by them!
The Allied artillery attack arrived on time, and they went to an artillery brigade, much to the annoyance of General Garden.
The frontal battlefield is not going well. And in his rear, he was actually attacked by those German commandos. It's unbearable. This is a humiliation for General Garden.
Retaliation - only the most terrible retaliation can completely increase the determination of those Germans to resist to the end
The artillery bombarded the German positions frantically, and the shells rained down.
In the face of the enemy's frantic artillery fire, the German soldiers remained as calm as ever. And the Skeleton Division and the soldiers of the Großdeutsche Regiment are even ready to attack!
It was an almost unreasonable offensive, and the conditions were not ripe in every way. However, in the countless combat power commanded by the Skeleton Baron, there are too many such unreasonable attack methods.
The terrible artillery fire finally began to stretch
And it was at this time that a large number of German troops stood up from their positions.
"Skeleton Division - Attack!"
"Großdeutsche Regiment - Attack!"
An unexpected offensive began: tanks and armored vehicles were the first to appear. When defending, they are mobile steel fortresses. And when attacking, they act as a sword for the whole army!
In one battle after another, the armor strength was greatly reduced, but this did not dampen the confidence of the German tankers in the slightest.
This is the torrent of steel that once shocked the whole world!
The earth roared, Germany roared!
The big offensive has begun!
The Allies could not have imagined such an attack, and General Garden could not have imagined that the Germans could launch an offensive in such a passive situation.
The Allies, who were preparing for the offensive, hastily threw themselves into the defense. But all their previous preparations were for attacking, and now the order of attack and defense was suddenly reversed, which caught them off guard.
Faced with the tsunami-like German army, General Garden was a little flustered. This general, who had only just been transferred from the United States and had little actual combat experience, hurriedly ordered the troops to organize a defense on the spot, and gave the order to transfer the flank troops back to the front.
He feared that this would be a decisive battle for the Germans
Looking at the appearance of the enemy Zhang Huang, Wang Weiyi put down the binoculars and smiled. The commander of the enemy on the other side is not worthy to be his opponent.
A very simple truth, in the case of artillery fire and troops are fundamentally inferior. Counterattacks will be very passive. And such a counterattack will be very short-lived.
But the enemy's commander lost his right judgment.
"I think the Allies will soon change their front-line commanders," Guo Yunfeng said what Wang Weiyi thought.
Wang Weiyi nodded: "If Operation Blizzard fails to achieve its pre-war purpose, Westmoreland will not hesitate to remove the position of commander of Garden, but to be honest." I'd rather have Garden remain in the position of commander. ”
"That's not what you'd say." Guo Yunfeng unceremoniously retorted: "You always like stronger opponents, has it changed this time?" ”
Wang Weiyi smiled: "Yes, I like strong opponents, but this time it is indeed a little different." I need time, I need to turn the battlefield passive, an incompetent commander, or a necessity to help me achieve these goals."
Gaden, of course, could not hear the conversation of the German commander opposite. Just as he hurriedly commanded the defense, the German troops participating in the attack suddenly retreated again.
Garden let out a long sigh of relief.
Damn, those Germans are just feints. But he found out too late.
On the battlefield, with the orders of General Garden. It became a mess.
The allies, who were in an offensive posture, inexplicably entered a defensive state. And the troops who had just arrived on the flank battlefield were inexplicably transferred back to the frontal battlefield.
What exactly does General Garden want to do? The Allied officers were full of grievances
Once confidence in the commander is shaken, it will soon be shown on the battlefield.
Units that have just returned to the frontal battlefield. Again moved back to the flanks. Back and forth. It made many officers and soldiers complain in their hearts.
Will Garden continue to change his orders? No one can answer that
And by the time the Allies were moving back and forth, German reinforcements had already arrived at the positions where the Nationalists were located.
Not only that, Wang Weiyi also made a bold decision, all the reinforcements of the Dutch Territorial Storm Division were unified under the command of Colonel Mario.
This was very difficult to happen in the German army: a foreigner was in command of the German army. Previously, only one person could do this:
Two first-class generals won Guo Yunfeng!
Trust – Trust will be a condition for determining victory. Wang Weiyi decided to trust Mario, a former enemy, unconditionally.
Mario has shown his bravery and loyalty to the Skull Baron on the battlefield
He was not loyal to Germany, which had nothing to do with him, and his only loyalty was to the Skull Baron.
And when the Baron took this form to show his trust, Mario realized that everything he had done was worth it.
He was no longer ready to return to the United States alive. Just to repay that trust.
Reinforcements were all placed in position, but surprisingly. The enemy did not launch any attack.
It's not that the Allies have received any orders, it's not that they're afraid. But those commanders were worried that once the attack was launched, General Garden would let them withdraw from the battlefield?
On the 13th, it became a very amazing day. To be honest, apart from shelling, there were no substantial battles at all on this day.
The "Buran" plan has been extremely frustrating for the Allies until now......
General Garden's mood was also very low.
He felt like a monkey being transferred around by the Germans, not only destroying the entire battlefield deployment, but also completely reducing himself to a laughing stock.
Presumably, both the Germans and their own people are waiting to see new jokes appear, right?
Corrit quickly noticed the change in General Garden, and to be honest, he was also dissatisfied with Garden, how could a person with no actual combat experience be a commander on the battlefield? However, dissatisfaction is dissatisfaction, and solving problems on the battlefield as soon as possible is the most important thing.
It will not be in anyone's interest if this situation continues.
"Mr. Commander, this must change." Corrette put forward his own advice: "I don't think the Germans have any strength to counterattack at this stage, and all the small actions they make are nothing more than delaying time. Since we have chosen the flank position as the main direction of attack, then I think we should eliminate all interference. Continued build-up of forces to our flanks, as well as increased firepower. On the positive side, I think we can go on the defensive now......"
Garden glanced at him. Without publishing a single piece of his own, Corrit continued: "The Germans had only two options, one was to attack as they did today, but with their strength they did not have such a possibility. The second is to send reinforcements to their right flank at the same time, then there will inevitably be an emptiness in their front, and I think this will be our chance......"
Gaden is already a bit of a six-god master. The textbooks at West Point don't tell you how to deal with the situation in front of you. And Crete, who has a wealth of practical experience, has become someone he can rely on.
"General Corret, I think your suggestion makes a lot of sense." Garden perked himself up: "I'm going to transfer you to the flank to take command myself, of course." And your 2nd Armored Cavalry Division, are you willing to accept this glorious mission? ”
"Of course you do, Mr. Commander." That's exactly what Crett couldn't ask for......
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"Field Marshal Ernst, the enemy is again maneuvering. The 2nd Armored Cavalry Division of the US Army left its original positions. is moving to our right. ”
"Finally made a change?" Wang Weiyi smiled: "Tell Mario that his troops must hold on to the position until the 15th." Even if there's only a palm-sized area left, I'll want them to stay there. Order all units of the Dutch Homeland Storm Division to be ready. ”
"Yes, Marshal."
"On the 15th, I will appear on the right flank." Wang Weiyi suddenly said in a low voice: "And let everyone know the truth, Ernst. Bream is there! ”
"Are you ready for a decisive battle?" Guo Yunfeng immediately understood his intentions.
Wang Weiyi smiled: "Yes, I'm ready to put on a decisive battle." ”
What kind of decisive battle this is, probably only he knows best in his heart......
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The Allies realigned their strategic deployments. A large number of troops appeared on the right flank of the German position, and this time their commander was replaced by General Corret, the old opponent of the Skeleton Division.
The Skeleton Division and the 2nd Armored Cavalry Division of the U.S. Army. At the very beginning of the Battle of Berlin, the two sides shed too much blood and killed too many people outside the city.
Corrit knew the Germans on the other side very well, and knew that they would never give up even at the last moment. Only by storming their capital and killing every soldier who captured them can this damn war be put to an end once and for all.
So, when Crete appeared on the battlefield with his troops, he began to launch a ferocious attack without much adjustment.
The hard time for the Germans came......
Airplanes, artillery, and machine guns have become the most magnificent scene on the battlefield.
Blood was flying and corpses were everywhere.
Relying on superior firepower, the Allies launched one charge after another. The German soldiers on the battlefield were holding on to it with almost all their strength.
The Dutch Territorial Storm Division, where new reinforcements arrived, became a new force. These elite units of the German Waffen-SS burst into combat effectiveness from the first minute they stepped on the battlefield.
Speaking of which, this has to be "thanked" to Klour.
Kloll had always placed his trust in this force, and did everything possible to provide them with advanced equipment and ample ammunition to protect their private forces.
However, Kleur probably would never have dreamed that this army would not fire a single shot in front of the Skull Baron.
Previously, the Dutch Homeland Storm Division was not considered an ace in the Waffen-SS, and at one point they were even threatened with disbandment.
But on this battlefield, they can fully express their strength......
They fought back against enemy attacks with tank and assault gun fire, and resolutely wounded all enemies who tried to rush up with bullets and grenades.
Again and again, no matter how fierce the enemy's attack was, no matter how many attacks the enemy launched, the officers and men of the Dutch Territorial Storm Division were always firmly nailed to their positions.
No army is an ace army when it is established, and any so-called ace army needs to be forged with blood and life.
For example, the 3rd Waffen-SS Skeleton Division.
At the time of the formation of this unit, it simply inherited the name of the Skeleton Commando. But with the beginning of the Second World War of the World War, the Battle of Demyansk, the Skeleton Division became famous all over the world.
By the time the Skeleton Battle Banner fluttered on the battlefield, every opponent had already seen them as the true heirs of the Skeleton Commando.
That's how the ace troops were forged......
Similarly, the Netherlands' performance on the battlefield was completely impressive.
And Mario finally really saw the combat effectiveness of the German army.
He hadn't heard of the unit before, and he had some suspicions about it, but when the battle broke out, Mario realized that the energy of the German units was amazing as long as the Waffen-SS name was on it.
Not only are they brave in battle, but they are also surprising in their fighting qualities.
They seem to have an innate instinct to know where the enemy's weak point is, and when and how to deal the most effective blow to the enemy.
In the face of such a defense, although the battlefield seemed to be unfavorable to the Germans, the position was not actually threatened by any real threat.
This is probably the difference between the regular army and the national army.
Corritt also discovered this, and the Germans finally committed their regular army here.
Instead of being anxious and depressed, he was a little complacent, which was exactly what he wanted. Little by little, the main forces of the Germans will be attracted over, and little by little their strength will be reduced, and then the general offensive will begin at the end of the day.
At that time, even the Skeleton Baron will not be able to redeem the defeat on the battlefield! (To be continued......)