What should come is always coming.

On April 14, 1943, the Germans attacked Stalingrad.

Earlier, the Luftwaffe had bombed Stalingrad into ruins, and thousands of German tanks were rushing towards Stalingrad with a roar.

The offensive and defensive battle of Stalingrad has begun!

Although the city was still home to nearly 200,000 regular Soviet troops, reinforced troops led by Marshal Budyonny on the flanks, and a large number of workers and townspeople were defending the city, the combat effectiveness of the Stalingrad Front was now seriously in question.

The Battle of the Terek River and a series of previous battles severely weakened the fighting power of the Soviet army and greatly destroyed the confidence of the Russians.

And this time by Ernst. The German army, which Marshal Brem had concentrated and used, had a huge numerical advantage over the regular army. Moreover, it also occupies an absolute advantage in both air and ground armament.

Ernst, who commanded these elite German troops. Bream, vowing never to let the tragedy happen again......

All the forces that could be organized were mobilized, and the fanatical German infantry, under the cover of fanatical armor and artillery, launched a massive assault on Stalingrad.

In less than 20 hours, the Germans defeated the Soviet 4th Tank Army and the 2nd Guards Army, the Soviet troops were killed, wounded, and captured 80,000 people, the outer line of Stalingrad was completely lost, and the German army entered the city in a surging manner.

And in the city of the city for defense. It was more than 100,000 troops of the two armies of the Soviet Army, 62 and 64......

The German offensive was so fast and advancing so fiercely that even Wang Weiyi was extremely surprised.

The 4th Army of the Sun Army Tank Army and the 2nd Army of the Guards. It still has a very strong strength, but it is vulnerable in front of the German army, which has absolute air and ground superiority......

Judging from the current state of the German army, it is difficult to stop their frontal advance, and of course, street fighting is not in this ranks.

Street fighting is always the most cruel thing for both offense and defense......

Wang Weiyi ordered the Luftwaffe to carry out non-stop bombing of the east bank of the Volga River with all its might. Blocking Soviet reinforcements, he knew very well that the Battle of Stalingrad in another era would take place. It was from the east bank of the Volga that the Soviet army received a steady stream of supplies and reinforcements, which constituted an important condition for the defense of Stalingrad.

But the situation is very different now.

In previous battles, the Stalingrad Front had lost a great deal of strength, and there were few forces left to retreat to Vasilevsky, who had retreated to the east bank of the Volga River to command.

Hundreds of thousands of troops have been lost in the Terek River......

And Vasilevsky has not much at his disposal. It was also bombed indiscriminately by the Luftwaffe...... Stalingrad was unable to receive reinforcements from external forces. Then the fall is only a matter of time.

Not only on the battlefield here, but also on the two flanks, the Manstein and Guderian clusters launched a powerful offensive against the Soviet troops trying to reinforce Stalingrad at the same time.

Concentrate all the advantages that can be concentrated, this is the means that Wang Weiyi has always been accustomed to. In the absence of absolute victory over the enemy, he will never easily disperse his forces.

Fatal with one hit!

Of course, the Germans still had to face many difficulties, such as the most brutal street battles with all sorts of unexpected events.

Before the war, Wang Weiyi had repeatedly reminded his subordinates that they must not take the Soviet army lightly. It is necessary to concentrate the strength to the maximum extent and push forward one by one. At the same time, during the street fighting, Wang Weiyi agreed that his subordinates should use all means at their disposal when necessary......

All you want - only victory!

The advancing German army was very smooth at first. They made full use of the tactics of infantry, armor, engineering, artillery, and air force ground bombardment to constantly annihilate the Soviet troops who tried to block their advance.

However, soon the terrible snipers of the Soviet army appeared!

Those lone Germans were often shot by the enemy's elusive snipers, and there was even a nightmare that 11 Germans were shot by Soviet snipers in one hour.

"Did Vasily show up?"

When he heard the news, Wang Weiyi popped out such a sentence inexplicably.

"What Vasily?" Ludwig, the commander of the Skeleton Division, who was annoyed by the losses of his troops, asked without understanding what he meant.

Ah, the Soviet sniper I saw in the movie was called Vasily, right? Wang Weiyi thought there...... What is the name of his prototype?

"In the movie it's called Vasily. Sonev, the real prototype is called Vasily . Zaitsev ...... "Xiao Ling gave Wang Weiyi's answer in time: "This person is a great guy......"

In order to turn the tide of the war and strike at the Germans, the 62nd Army of the Soviet forward position divided its forces into "battle groups" and "assault groups" to engage the enemy. The initiator of the sniper campaign of the 62nd Army was none other than Vasily. Zaitsev and his team of snipers.

Vassili. As a child, Zaitsev often followed his father and brother into the mountains to hunt, and at the age of 12 he developed a good marksmanship. After the Battle of Stalingrad broke out, he came of age and followed his troops to the banks of the Volga.

Zaitsev's unmissable shooting skills attracted the attention of the regiment commander, Lieutenant Colonel Meterylev. He personally awarded Zaitsev a sniper rifle with a scope, and asked him to select a sniper team of about 10 fighters to shoot and kill the Germans alone or sporadically. They often set up ambushes near German houses and toilets, and sometimes lurked in front of German positions, focusing on German artillery sights, tank goggles, and German officers, sometimes destroying dozens of enemies in a day.

This guy, a smile appeared on the corner of Wang Weiyi's mouth.

"Marshal. Major Kaunins, the principal of the Berlin Sniper School, arrived at ......"

This voice brought Wang Weiyi back to his senses, and he almost laughed. Vasily's nemesis, Major Kaunins, is coming? Ah, are the first-class snipers of Germany and the Soviet Union finally going to collide passionately as they have happened in history?

"Let Major Kaunings in...... Yes. By the way, get me Heisenberg and Mr. Edim from the Bredenburg commandos. Wang Weiyi gave an order lightly.

Major Kaunins has always been a very proud man, and he firmly believes that the best snipers are in Germany. He was ordered to come to the front from Berlin, and the purpose of the German command was very simple, to use the best German snipers against the best Russian ones!

It's not just about how many enemies these snipers can kill, it's about the psychology of both sides......

"Yes, Marshal. What do you say is the man's name? Vassili. Zaitsev? Major Cunnings respectfully accepted Field Marshal Ernst's order, and at the same time was a little strange, how did the marshal know the name of the Soviet sniper so clearly?

"Yes. Vassili. Zaitsev. Wang Weiyi nodded: "Major Kaunings, you are the best sniper in Germany, let's fight back against the Russians." On the battlefield, there is no one to limit anything you can do...... Yes. I have something I have to remind you of. It's a great way to attract enemies with a Steel Helmet, but enemies can also use it to attract your attention. As the best sniper, I think patience is always the most important thing! ”

"Yes, Marshal!"

"Alright, there you go."

When he saw Major Kaunings who had been ordered to leave here, Wang Weiyi set his eyes on Heisenberg and Edim, who had been ordered to come: "Mr. Heisenberg, Mr. Edim, I think Major Kaunings needs some help. You are also very good snipers. I think you can help......"

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Major Cunnings did not live up to the trust of Field Marshal Ernst, the best sniper in Germany, as soon as he arrived on the battlefield. Several Soviet officers and soldiers were shot and killed one after another.

This was just the beginning, and Major Kaunins, who admired medieval chivalry, actually wrote a challenge letter and sent it to Zaitsev. This is a rare thing to see on the battlefield.

Zaitsev did not show any weakness, and sent a letter back, gladly responded, and set off with his group overnight. They were in ambush a hundred and ten meters in front of the enemy's position.

The best snipers of Germany and the Soviet Union finally collided head-on!

Between snipers and snipers, it is simply a contest of patience. Sometimes they can shoot dozens of enemies in a day, and sometimes they can't kill even a single person.

But whoever loses this patience loses the contest......

Major Kaunins and Vasily who were ready to shoot each other. Zaitsev waited for a day and a night on the battlefield of the contest and did not see any trouble. By the evening of the same day, there was still no movement on the position. Just as it was about to dawn, a gunshot was suddenly heard from the German position, and a Soviet soldier was shot in the mouth.

"Safonov, how did you do that? Did you doze off and the gun went off? Zaitsev whispered.

Safonov grinned in pain. Resisting the pain, he wrote with his pen: "I wanted to smoke a cigarette, and I was shot as soon as I lit a match." Several soldiers rushed to bandage him. Zaitsev said: When you meet a strong opponent, this person must be Kaunins.

The next day, there was a rush in front of the German positions, and people in the trenches were running around, which was the ideal prey for snipers. Without waiting for Zaitsev to think about it, the vengeful Safonov saw the opportunity to shoot. At this time, with the sound of the "horn", Safonov tilted his head back, and fell to the ground without moving, which turned out to be a trick by Major Kaunins to lure the enemy.

Zaitsev felt very guilty that he had caused the death of his companions and friends by his own improper command. He secretly swore in his heart: he must repay the blood debt from the German army and avenge his comrades.

For the whole day that followed, Zaitsev closely observed the German positions, searching for Kaunins. At dusk, a steel helmet suddenly appeared in the enemy's bunker and slowly moved along the trench. Shoot? No, it's a ruse. It must have been Kaunins' assistant who moved with a steel helmet, and he himself was waiting for "to expose himself when Zaitsev shoots." Where will he hide? Zaitsev and his assistants searched carefully.

"Isn't that him?" Zaitsev's assistant Danilov excitedly pointed to the forward positions...... As he spoke, Cunnings' gun rang out. Danilov was seriously wounded. Fall in response.

Zaitsev followed the prestige and did not find the target. But judging by the rate of fire, Kaunins must have been nearby. Is it in the damaged tank on the left? No way. The target is too exposed; Is it in the civil bunker on the right? It can't be, the perforation is already plugged. It must be under the iron plate between them! However, Zaitsev did not act rashly, but carefully searched for clues and patiently waited for the fighters.

After a few more hours, it was dawn. German positions in the sun. Something flashed next to the iron plate. Zaitsev judged based on previous experience: this must be the sniper's optical sight that is shining. So, Zaitsev asked his assistant to shoot blindly first. Attract the attention of the enemy, and then learn the Kaunings method to have his assistant hold a steel helmet to lure the enemy.

Major Kaunins, who had already killed two Soviet snipers in quick succession, soon discovered the enemy's steel helmet. Just as he was about to poke his head out and shoot, he suddenly remembered what Marshal Ernst had said:

"I have something to warn you of, it's a good idea to use the Steel Helmet to attract enemies, but the enemy can also use the Steel Helmet to attract your attention. Be the best sniper. I think patience is always the most important thing! ”

Major Kaunings forced himself to resist the urge to shoot. But his assistant, Second Lieutenant Itman, was a little out of breath: "Major. Let me give it a try. ”

Without waiting for Major Kaunings to agree, Second Lieutenant Itman had already poked out half of his head from under the cover of the steel plates......

In the blink of an eye, a bullet burst through the air, and Second Lieutenant Itman fell in a pool of blood without a snort...... His head, pierced by enemy bullets......

It's dangerous!

Major Kaunins looked at the corpse of his assistant with palpitations, if it were not for Marshal Ernst's reminder, the corpse that fell here now must be his own!

The enemy sniper is also so good!

Major Kaunins decided to keep waiting. Waiting for the opportunity to truly belong to you......

And at this time Vasily. Zaitsev, despite the lure of a steel helmet, managed to kill an enemy. But by his senses, he felt that the person he had shot was not Major Kaunings.

Sometimes, snipers on the battlefield have such an instinctive reaction...... It can't be explained by normal reasoning......

"Vasily, we have killed the enemy!" His assistant said excitedly.

"No, I don't think it's Kaunins ......" Zaitsev shook his head.

"I'll look at ......"

"Hey, don't-"

But it was too late, and after a crisp gunshot, his assistant died, and like Major Kaunings' assistant, Second Lieutenant Itman, fell under the enemy's guns.

Zaitsev closed his eyes sadly...... His feeling was right, Kaunings was not dead, he was still hiding in the shadows like a wolf, waiting for the fatal blow to come!

Now that Kaunins and Zaitsev's assistants are dead, the battlefield has completely turned into a separate contest for them......

"Bang-bang-" Two gunshots rang out from behind Zaitsev, which alarmed Zaitsev and the enemy went around behind him.

In this way, you are in a serious disadvantageous situation, although your hiding place has many shooting blind spots, and it is difficult for the enemy to shoot at you without being able to determine your position. But judging by the sound of gunfire, there were at least two German snipers hiding behind him.

One-on-three, this is not a situation that a sniper should face......

The gunfire also caught the attention of Major Kaunings, who did not have time to think about what was happening. What would you do if you were in Zaitsev's position now?

He will definitely not resist the enemy's three snipers, but will quickly transfer. So where should you move to a safe place?

Major Kaunings searched around for a moment, and suddenly, his eyes lit up......

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To the west, you must go to the ruins to the west to avoid being chased by enemy snipers.

Zaitsev climbed forward a few steps, and after making sure that he could dodge the enemy's fire, he rushed forward and got out of the dangerous place in one fell swoop.

Seeking, if the enemy is still in the previous firing position, he will not be able to shoot himself at all.

He stood up and took a few steps towards the ruins...... With these few steps, the enemy assumes that he is still in his original position, and there is no time to react at all.

But at this moment, a gunshot was heard......

Vassili. Zaitsev fell......

Major Kaunins slowly emerged from his hideout, and then cautiously approached the corpse of the Russian.

Vassili. Zaitsev, the best sniper in the Soviet army.

Now, this best sniper is dead.

Cunnings drew a cross on his chest. Although he judged the enemy's retreat route in advance and successfully killed the enemy, in any case, this enemy still deserves his respect......

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"Edim, Major succeeded, didn't he?"

"Yes, he succeeded, well done!"

"We have some credit, don't we?"

"Ah, yes, of course we have some credit, but we forced him out."

"So what do we do now? Still here? ”

"Hey, Heisenberg, it's time for us to get out of here!" (To be continued......)