USSR 1941

Major Klein immediately organized troops to break through.

He did this without the slightest hesitation, because Major Klein understood that if the command and himself did not take this into account, that the frontal slope would suddenly be penetrated by the enemy's main force, it would mean that they had fallen into the enemy's Well-laid traps.

Therefore, Major Klein knew that Mamayev Post must not be held.

Major Klein also thought about another possibility, that is, he tried his best to hold his position, and then he and the main force of the regiment carried out two flanking attacks against the enemy on the front slope while clearing the siege for himself.

But this plan was quickly overturned by himself.

The trenches and fortifications on the positive slope are all facing the main force of the regiment, which means that it is almost impossible for the main force of the regiment to break through the Russian army quickly.

And the assault artillery battalion in his hand... the main force has been dragged down by the frontal enemy and unable to separate, unable to flank the enemy while holding on to the position, especially at night, it is difficult for the German army to coordinate effectively and defeat the enemy in this situation .

Taking this into consideration, Major Klein did not hesitate, and immediately ordered the reserve team to seize the position on the top of the hill.

The hilltop position at this time is undoubtedly a battleground for both the enemy and us.

If the hilltop position fell into the hands of the Russians, Major Klein's troops would be flanked back and forth and lost their way of retreat.

On the contrary, if the German army controls the position on the top of the mountain, it can rely on its fire cover to open a way for the main force to break through.

The reserve is the 1st Infantry Company.

Being able to serve as the reserve team means that they are the troops with the strongest combat effectiveness, because on the battlefield the reserve team refers to the troops that will replenish where there is danger and are sure to repel the enemy, so they always execute the most dangerous and most dangerous troops. difficult task.

The company commander, Captain Fricks, is a young man who graduated from a military academy. He participated in the campaign against France, and went from a second lieutenant platoon leader to a captain and company commander. It can be said that he has rich combat experience and is full of vigor.

As soon as Captain Fricks received the order, he ordered the 1st Infantry Platoon to reinforce the hilltop position.

This was a tactic commonly used by Captain Fricks.

He believes that such battles to reinforce critical areas of the front line are usually divided into two levels:

One is fighter jets.

The second is the preparation of the troops.

Both are important, but at the same time they are in conflict with each other.

If you want to seize the opportunity, you must put the entire company into the relevant area at the first time, so the preparation time for the troops may be insufficient, and sometimes the subordinates don't even know the combat missions and what situations they may face.

And if you want to make full preparations, you won't be able to recover even if you arrive after the company has lost its opportunity.

Therefore, Captain Fricks was accustomed to be prepared with both hands.

Let the first infantry platoon be fully prepared at all times, and reinforce it as soon as it receives an order. At the same time, Captain Fricks informed the rest of the troops about the mission, the situation, and even the information provided after a platoon of reinforcements, and then reinforcements.

This tactic is very effective, because he can be targeted and mentally prepared for the battle he will face, so that he will not be stunned when he makes a misjudgment and then has no power to fight back.

Just like this time...

"This is perhaps the most difficult battle we have ever faced!" Captain Fricks said to his men: "The enemy's attack is very fierce, and we must hold the position on the top of the hill until the main force temporarily repulses the enemy and can withdraw. Otherwise we'll all die here, understand?"

"Understood, sir!" The subordinates responded one after another.

"Set off!"

With an order, the soldiers of the 1st Infantry Company stooped along the traffic trench to reinforce the hilltop position.

Before they arrived at the top of the mountain, they discovered that the battle at the top of the mountain was much more tragic than they had imagined.

There was already a burst of explosions and smoke.

Explosions and smoke are not terrible, but experienced people can easily see that it is the flare of a grenade explosion... It will be much smaller than the sound and flames of shells, but there is no less smoke.

This shows that the enemy has rushed to a very close position and reached the stage of throwing grenades.

"Defend in place!" Captain Felix ordered.

Because he knew that if he still went up at this time, he would be killed and injured more by the enemy's hand grenade.

They lay in ambush only 30 meters away from the position on the top of the mountain. They didn't shoot or fire, and they didn't even fight back when the enemy's shells and grenades exploded around them.

As a result, the Russian army had no idea that such a force was still lurking in the dark

Then, after another hand grenade, the Russian army shouted and charged towards the top of the mountain with bayonets.

At this moment, Captain Fricks gave a loud order: "Attach the bayonet and move forward, soldier!"

The two troops of the enemy and ours collided fiercely like two tides rushing towards each other, and a burst of swords, lights and swords strangled each other.

At this time, Shulka was lying on his stomach only a hundred meters away from the position on the top of the mountain, holding a telescope to observe the battlefield.

He secretly praised in his heart, this German commander was quite intelligent, when reinforcements came up from the rear suddenly during hand-to-hand combat, the Soviet army was caught off guard, so he easily gained the upper hand.

"We should reinforce another troop!" said Akimovich, who was lying beside him.

"No!" Shulka shook his head: "We can no longer tell the difference between the enemy and ourselves, and it is not good for us to continue to reinforce!"

Akimovich was silent for a moment, and then asked, "Is this the tenth lesson?"

"Forget it!" Shulka replied: "If our side has the upper hand, don't easily join the army when there is no distinction between the enemy and the enemy, because it will not benefit the side with more people!"

Akimovich nodded in agreement.

This is easy to understand. In a chaotic battle, the side with more troops has a greater chance of accidental injury.

After a moment of silence, Akimovich asked again: "Then what should we do? I mean, we can't provide reinforcements in this situation!"

"Wait!" Shulka replied: "Use this time to prepare for battle, and then wait for them to decide the winner and launch another wave of attack!"

Akimovich cast a shocked look at Shulka.

He could understand the meaning of Shulka's words, and in fact they were not difficult to understand.

The problem is that doing so means watching the charging soldiers exhaust themselves with the enemy at the top of the hill.

"Is there a problem?" Shulka asked.

"No, no problem!" Akimovich replied: "You are right. Because at that time, even if the enemy wins, they will be exhausted!"

"Yes!" Shulka replied coldly: "You learn quickly!"

The "learning" here refers to that as a commander, you must not be emotional.