Man in World War II: The Fall of an Empire!

Chapter 82 Barbarossa, the Battle of Smolinsk began to show signs of defeat even before it was fought.

After Minsk was taken, the entire army began to advance towards Smolensk.

This is a strategic target position and must be conquered. After all, this is the route to Moscow.

The Soviet army is currently devoting all its strength to the country.

At the same time, the Sun Never Sets Empire has currently supported the Soviet army with more than [-] aircraft, hoping that the Soviet army can drag the German army in Eastern Europe.

Both sides gathered on the outskirts of Smolensk.

The Soviet army prepared more than 700 heavy tanks, plus more than 34 T[-] tanks.

There are more than [-] cannons in preparation.

At the same time, all the aircraft that could be assembled were concentrated in the sky, a total of [-] aircraft.

There are 70 ground army troops.

It is really difficult to defeat them. First of all, these more than 700 heavy tanks are an unpalatable existence.

The independent 501st Tank Battalion launched the attack.

At the same time, the rest of the armored units also rushed forward to fight.

Both sides gathered on the plain, the tanks roaring like bulls.

The planes in the sky are also screaming and preparing to tear each other apart.

The infantrymen on the ground couldn't help but shrink their necks after seeing such a torrent of steel and so many fighters in the air.

Human lives are always worthless in front of these killer weapons.

The German army gathered 110 million troops, plus more than 1000 tanks, [-] cannons, and [-] aircraft.

Although the number of aircraft is not as high as that of the other party.

But the recently newly equipped J1 Velociraptor fighter jet makes the German Air Force proud.

A 1:100 score for this fighter in the hands of an ace is not too much.

Germany's own propeller aircraft are currently being phased out and it is vigorously developing jet fighters.

Countries around the world are also busy developing jet fighters.

Only our little devils are still building Zero fighter jets to dominate the sky.

"Major William, this is the new appointment letter from the Ministry of Defense. I hope you can take up the position of colonel and expand the combined battalion into a combined regiment."

A commission was given to William.

"I see!"

William nodded and said.

With the combined combat group, the overall combat level of the entire unit can be improved a lot.

The E6 tank took the lead and rushed out.

One shot directly tore through the IS-1 heavy tank's defense.

Only one E6 medium tank has killed 7 Soviet heavy tanks.

It was finally ended by a lucky KV-2 heavy tank.

The 152mm artillery shell hit the body firmly and was destroyed instantly.

This thing is not something that a medium tank can afford.

In addition to clearing the skies, the J1 Velociraptor fighter also takes care of ground troops part-time.

Countless rockets fell from the sky, plus machine gun fire.

The tanks were opened one after another.

Panzer III and Panzer IV have been reduced to marginal tanks.

The defensive firepower is not even close to being counted.

The upgraded No. [-] assault gun and No. [-] assault gun can still be collected reluctantly.

As for the Panzer [-] and [-] tanks that have not been upgraded, they are destined to be rubbed on the ground.

"Why did Marshal Bock launch this suicide attack? These are our excellent tank soldiers! It's not that their skills are poor, but that their tanks are out of date. What's the point of dying in vain?"

William came to the headquarters to renew his post and said.

"What can I do? The Soviet army has assembled a large number of troops, and their posture is to push back. According to intelligence, the Soviet army in the rear has mobilized more than 100 million people and is coming. Once we show signs of retreat, then They will amputate our troops without mercy!"

Marshal Bock sighed and explained.

That is, William asked him to explain.

How can the rest of the people be qualified?

"So we can't take Smolensk?" William looked at Marshal Bock and asked.

Marshal Bock shook his head.

Because without tanks, it is impossible to defeat Smolensk with flesh and blood.

In addition, the Soviet army has more than 100 million troops heading here.

"Minsk is already an abandoned city without any defense lines. Once defeated, the consequences will be serious. I request to go to Minsk to set up a defense line."

William knew the terrible consequences of the rout and immediately expressed his stance.

"Well! What you said is right, and what you think is right. In fact, according to your ability, you can become a major general a long time ago. You should be able to do it after this time."

Marshal Bock spoke.

"These are all secondary. What I need now is to return to Minsk to build a defense line. I am not afraid of ten thousand, just in case!"

William said worriedly.

"Well! You go back and set up the defense line first. Maybe the whole army will have to rely on you."

Marshal Bock nodded in agreement with William.

William and his people rushed to Minsk.

Because he knows the rhythm of defeat.

Once the Soviet heavy tanks tear open the defense line, the German army will easily collapse without resistance.

Seven hundred Soviet heavy tanks destroyed more than 1000 German tanks, and almost all the tanks were lost.

Planes cannot always keep an eye on the sky.

There are currently only 1 J32 Raptor fighter jets that can be put to use.

It is impossible to fly from morning to night, it needs maintenance and so on.

Once something breaks down, it's another loss.

Heavy tanks are as scary as dozens of Tiger tanks rushing over.

Except for the fire stick in your hand, all other weapons are inoperable.

So far only the 88mm anti-aircraft gun has been used.

Some Soviet attack aircraft formations fly at low altitudes specifically to attack 88mm anti-aircraft guns.

The KV-2 toilet lid head is 110 mm thick and vertically armored.

Anti-tank guns can only be effective within 200 meters.

But this thing will blow up your entire anti-tank gun position in an instant with a 500mm howitzer 152 meters away.

At this point, there is no need to aim anymore.

It's not enough to just explode on the side, and there's no need for a direct hit.

Because the Soviet army's diesel engines have always been very good, their heavy tanks are very powerful.

After a day of fighting, the German army was not only stabilized by the air force, but also some E6 medium tanks, plus some 88mm anti-aircraft guns.

But it's even more dangerous at night.

William, who returned to Minsk, immediately began to set up defense lines.

Tanks are equipped with bulldozers, which are constantly pushing trenches.

A trench three meters wide and two meters deep was built.

The two thousand additional soldiers were all used to deploy anti-tank mines.

The angle iron pulled on the truck began to be welded, and the engineers and soldiers were busy.

For an 88mm anti-aircraft gun position, one is placed on a 1000-meter line, and the entire defense line is fifty kilometers long.

This requires fifty 88mm anti-aircraft guns.

This is also the reason why Marshal Bock opened the back door to obtain so many 88mm anti-aircraft guns.

In addition, individual soldiers dug more than 300 foxholes and hid in the bushes.

Once the tank gets close, just shoot an RPG to give him some color.

If it can be penetrated, it will be considered a win.

After all, so many Soviet heavy tanks were gathered at once, and a lot of them were destroyed.

But I forgot that there are 34 T[-]s for support!

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