Arc of Gunfire

At this time, Schultz was waiting for the 14th Armored Division to retreat.

However, not only did he not see the tanks, but the radio was also in chaos, and he could only occasionally hear some conversations without context.

However, based on these conversations, it can be determined that the 14th Armored Division is most likely in danger.

Schultz's expression became more serious.

The Prosons are generally very confident in their armored forces, and if the 14th Armored Division is defeated, then Rokosov has defeated two armored divisions in the past half month.

This is too terrible.

However, Schultz has always had a doubt, he can't see Rokosov's strategic intentions.

If Rokosov wants to launch an attack and push the Tenth Army back, then his attack now is too small.

If Rokosov just wants to contain the Tenth Army and cover the Ante heavy troops in the direction of Borsk and Primorsky, then isn't his force a bit too strong?

Schultz couldn't understand what Rokosov was doing. Although the Ant Army had been winning these days and constantly causing casualties to the Proson Army, they had done nothing else.

According to Schultz's understanding, Rokosov should do something.

Schultz paced back and forth while thinking.

At this time, someone shouted: "General, look!"

Schultz temporarily put aside the mess in his mind and raised his head to look in the direction pointed by his men.

There was dust, and it seemed that armored vehicles were running on the grassland.

Schultz: "Call them! Confirm their identities! Anti-tank guns and armored units are ready."

Soon his adjutant reported: "It has been confirmed that it is a 14-mounted unit!"

Schultz: "Ask them what happened to the 14th unit... No, let their commander come to me! I will ask in person!"

A moment later, a barrel truck stopped in front of Schultz, and a dusty armored lieutenant colonel got off the car.

There were still traces of smoke on the lieutenant colonel's uniform, and it was almost certain that he had survived the burning tank.

The lieutenant colonel saluted Schultz: "I am Lieutenant Colonel Vincent, salute you, General. Without your smoke support, we would have been destroyed."

Schultz also saluted in return: "Salute you, Lieutenant Colonel Vincent. So what's the situation?"

"The enemy deployed two batches of nearly 200 T34s to attack us, and used new assault guns to outflank us on both wings. Major General Karl's command platoon was directly hit by the enemy's assault guns, and the major general should have died for his country.

"We didn't meet the participants from the division headquarters, but I think some people will run out later."

Vincent replied.

Schultz frowned: "Did you see the red flag? And the No. 422 command vehicle that is said to be blessed by the devil?"

Lieutenant Colonel Vincent shook his head: "No, I'm sure that without the red flag, Rokosov did not come to the front line in person. I think this is a fatal thing, which shows that the grassroots officers of the Ante Army are making progress.

"I don't know if this is limited to Rokossov's troops."

Schultz nodded and asked again: "Is the enemy pursuing us?"

Vincent shook his head again: "There are still our troops resisting, and the enemy is encircling them. At least the troops that are in radio contact with us have not seen the enemy's pursuit troops."

Schultz pursed his lips and frowned: "He stopped after eating one of our troops again... What is Rokossov doing? Is he satisfied with eating such a small number of troops? It's unreasonable."

Lieutenant Colonel Vincent said: "Is it possible that Rokossov is waiting for the rear troops to gather? If these limited offensives are just to disrupt our offensive and buy time for the follow-up troops to gather, then he has done a very successful job."

Schultz did not answer immediately. After a long thought, he confirmed with Lieutenant Colonel Vincent again: "Did the enemy really invest nearly 200 tanks?"

"Yes, nearly 200, there may be a certain error, but I am very sure of "a lot"." Lieutenant Colonel Vincent replied.

Schultz began to pace in front of Lieutenant Colonel Vincent, muttering as he walked: "Having a strong force but only launching a limited attack, this is not in line with the general combat habits of General Ant."

At this time, Schultz's adjutant said: "Could it be like this: Rokosov is very clear about the gap between his troops and our Proson, and judges that the number of troops in his hands is still not enough to defeat us, so he concentrates superior forces in a local area to launch a limited attack to weaken us while waiting for more troops to arrive?"

Schultz thought for a few seconds and nodded: "It's possible."

Lieutenant Colonel Vincent: "When he defeated the 190th Division before, he invested a large number of tanks, and now he has invested another 200. The maintenance unit of the Ant Army is weak and can't repair many tanks. This must be a newly invested tank unit.

"Last year I participated in the summer and winter campaigns and fought the whole process. I know how fast the Ant people can gather troops! Last year, the 14th Army defeated one Ant Army after another, and then new armies were added! New numbers appeared one after another and attacked us!

"I vaguely feel that the Ants are about to launch an attack."

Schultz was also somewhat moved when he mentioned last summer and winter. Last year, the 16th Panzergrenadier Division also fought the entire battle, facing the stormy offensive of the Ants.

The Ants were indeed not good at fighting and fought in a mess, but their courage was still shocking.

Major General Schultz took a deep breath and said to his adjutant: "Send a telegram to the army headquarters. The Ante people may have a major action. It is recommended to fully strengthen the army's defense line and be on high alert for possible pincer attacks."

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At the same time, Yegorov looked at his watch: "There has been no artillery fire for five minutes. Is the battle over?"

Brigadier General Eugene: "It should be. Go to the front to take a look? Or wait for the smoke to clear?"

Yegorov: "Wait for the smoke to clear. If we move forward rashly, the troops will have to protect us. Communicator, is the telephone line repaired?"

"It's connected, General!"

"Connect to the division headquarters-the army headquarters!" Yegorov was a little embarrassed He glanced at Brigadier General Eugene and said, "I am used to treating the general as our division commander."

Eugene: "After all, you are an old comrade who fought with him in Peyniye."

The communicator handed the receiver to Yegorov: "The army headquarters is connected!"

As soon as Yegorov put the receiver to his ear, he heard Pavlov's voice: "Yegorov? What's the situation?"

Yegorov: "Tell the division commander that we have defeated the enemy's 14th Armored Division. A considerable number of enemies have escaped. I did not let the troops pursue them."

"You should chase them and stop when you encounter the enemy's defensive position. At least find out where the enemy's defense line is." Pavlov said.

Then Rokosov's voice could be heard faintly from the other end of the phone: "No, that's all. Let the divisional artillery bomb the enemy's escape route. Chasing them would only expose our force composition."

Pavlov: "The commander told you not to chase them, forget what I just said."

"I've heard it." Yegorov said, "Tell the general that we are counting the results of the battle and the casualties. I think we should be able to achieve the exchange ratio required by the general."

As soon as the voice fell, Rokosov's voice came from the other end of the receiver: "Let me tell you."

The next moment Rokosov's voice became clear: "Yegorov, you did a great job, treating the wounded, and towing back all the damaged tanks that can be repaired. Combine the vehicles with reduced personnel... In short, there is no need to chase them anymore. And remember to count the people who performed bravely in the battle... That's it."

"Yes!" When Yegorov answered, he subconsciously put his feet together.

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At the same time, Vasily looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction.

T34 made of mud!

In fact, under the mud is the wreckage of the destroyed Plossen tank, which looks like this after being covered with a layer of mud.

Of course, there are still many flaws when looking closely, but for aerial reconnaissance, such flaws are equivalent to nothing.

Around this tank, there are a lot of wreckage. Because there is not enough manpower, these wreckages cannot be covered with a complete mud shell, and can only be slightly covered.

Even aerial reconnaissance may find that this is fake, so these "fake tanks" will be covered with camouflage nets.

In this way, a mud tank that is still okay, plus a lot of real wreckage covered with camouflage nets, constitute a hidden tank unit.

Enemy aerial reconnaissance will probably be shocked when they see these.

Vasily's team has prepared a lot of camouflaged tank groups like this from last night to now.

The only question now is when the enemy's aerial reconnaissance will come.

Vasily raised his head and looked at the sky.

There were no clouds in the sky, not even a bird.

The enemy's reconnaissance plane has not arrived yet.

Vasily picked up the rag hanging around his neck, wiped the sweat off his face, and continued to "play in the mud".