Age of Rebirth

Chapter [-] Fierce Battle at Uliasutai

Zhukov, who led the main force of the First Soviet Far East Army, was heading to Hadassan day and night. After receiving no news from Lieutenant General Vuchkov overnight, he concluded that Lieutenant General Vuchkov's troops had been wiped out by Tang Qiuli. Therefore, it is meaningless for the troops to continue marching towards Hadassan, and they will fall into new dangers.

At this time, the Soviet troops had crossed the Uliasutai area, and the forward had arrived at the front line of Ukzhao.

He ordered the troops to turn around and return to the Kazadewu Pass immediately, waiting for changes. This decision was correct. Once Tang Qiuli's main force rushed over, he could organize troops to block the Kazadewu Pass. Dangerous, you can return to Minusinsk.

It can advance, attack, retreat, or defend. The troops have great room for maneuver, and they can also regroup and make a comeback. As long as the seeds of the group army can be kept, Zhukov will not hesitate to disobey, although he also knows the price of doing so. [

The forward unit of the Soviet Army, the Sixth Motorized Guards Infantry Division, received the order from the Group Army Command, and immediately changed its marching direction. , Has rushed to the Wukezhao line south of Uliasutai.

The forward troops directly under the corps bumped into the retreating Soviet army. The troops did not hesitate at all, and immediately launched an attack. Two tank brigades with more than 500 tanks formed two parallel attack arrows and directly attacked the Soviet army. The attack disrupted the formation of the Soviet army, and the next three infantry brigades, followed by the tank troops, also rushed in.

Tang Qiuli, who was at the rear of the Corps, received a report from the vanguard: "Master, our troops have exchanged fire with the Soviet army, and have disrupted their formation. smoothly."

Tang Qiuli is overjoyed, good!If you bite Zhukov's troops, you can't let go. These guys are brave enough to fight. With the strength of two tank brigades and three infantry brigades, dare to attack Zhukov's 10,000+ troops?In fact, the forward troops are backed by the main force, otherwise, they would not dare to rush into the 10,000+ Soviet army if they had some guts.

Tang Qiuli immediately issued an order: "The third and fourth brigades of tanks, the first and second brigades of artillery, the first, second and third brigades of infantry detour to the left flank of the Soviet army, the first and second brigades of tanks, the third and fourth brigades of artillery Brigades, infantry brigades [-]th, [-]th, and [-]th, turn around to the right flank of the Soviet army, and the rest of the troops press forward from the front. Pay attention to all troops, if you bite Zhukov, you will win."

The battle happened unexpectedly and broke out suddenly. Under the fierce attack of the forward troops directly under the corps, the Sixth Infantry Division of the Soviet Motorized Guards was quickly defeated, and the Soviet soldiers turned around and ran back.

Zhukov looked at the telegram from the avant-garde army and sighed. After all, he still did not escape the fate of a decisive battle with Tang Qiuli's main force. The group army will be defeated and will end up being chased and killed by Chinese soldiers.

"Order, all troops, immediately build fortifications on the spot, the first and second tank divisions, adopt a wedge-shaped attack formation, and immediately attack the enemy in the front, all artillery, set up artillery positions on the spot, and start the artillery attack after 10 minutes In the squadron, each unit must stand firm, and if there is no order to retreat without authorization, they will be shot on the spot." Zhukov also went all out, and right here, he fought Tang Qiuli to the death.

His intention is to use the tank troops as an impact force to carry out a counter-assault, block the frontal attacking Chinese troops, and buy time for the infantry and artillery to build fortifications. If the effect is good, they can also defeat the long-distance march and rush into battle The squadron.

Tang Qiuli, who was on the command vehicle, saw through the binoculars that the armored units of the two divisions of the Soviet Army, more than 800 tanks, formed four attack formations, and rushed over. Hey, Zhukov is going desperate, thinking To attack my attacking force with tanks while I'm not on firm footing, with guts and command skills.

"Order, the forward troops retreat immediately, the fifth tank brigade, immediately go forward to the frontal attack force three kilometers to stand by, after the Soviet tanks attack, immediately retreat, the fifth and sixth artillery brigades, immediately prepare to bombard the Soviet tanks Group, all anti-tank gun units, enter the attack position, and leave all these Soviet tanks behind." Tang Qiuli issued a series of orders.

Knock out Zhukov's attacking fist and see what else he uses to counterattack. The sudden outbreak of battle is a comprehensive consideration of the command art of the commanders of both sides, the adaptability of the battle and the judgment of the battlefield, and it is also the training of the soldiers of both sides. Level, fighting will, a test of individual soldier quality.

The situation on the battlefield was chaotic. Both Tang Qiuli and Zhukov realized that whoever launched the attack first might win the initiative and disrupt the opponent's deployment. Zhukov put all his hopes on the two tank divisions.

The situation on the battlefield does not depend on personal will. The soldiers of the Sixth Infantry Division of the Motorized Guards who retreated brought panic to all the troops. They ran all the way and talked all the way. The Soviet army, especially the tanks that I heard that the Squadron has a large number, all Soviet soldiers know the power of tanks for this kind of attack weapon that the Soviet army often relies on.

The Soviet troops who are accustomed to attacking others with tank groups are more prone to panic when faced with enemy tank attacks. Although this kind of psychology has not exploded, it is like a poisonous mushroom in a dark corner, spreading uncontrollably in the hearts of Soviet soldiers .

The Soviet tanks of the two divisions soon appeared on the horizon of the prairie. The roar of the sky, the black smoke from the engine, and a black cloud came straight down. The Chinese tanks appeared in front of them, and the number was much smaller. , There are only about 500 tanks. Is this all the tanks of the squadron?

The commanders of the two tank divisions of the Soviet Army, after exchanging opinions, decided to resolutely fulfill the order of Comrade Commander and defeat the squadron attacking from the front. Even if the entire army is wiped out, they must buy enough time for the infantry and artillery.

The tanks of the squadron are already close to the shooting distance. All the Soviet tank crews have received orders to wipe out the Chinese tank troops at any cost. A strange thing happened. The Chinese tanks , Turned around and ran back, the guns fired by the Soviet tanks all fell behind the Chinese tanks.

The "Yidou" series tanks equipped with high-power engines can run much faster than the "t-31" tanks currently in service in the Soviet army. Seeing the Chinese tanks disappear under a hillside, All the Soviet tanks are chasing at full speed. [

Zhukov, who was paying close attention to the situation on the battlefield, had already noticed the attacking tank unit. When he encountered an abnormal situation, he would immediately notify the commanders of the two tank divisions, "I order you to break away from the battle and retreat immediately to prevent the Chinese conspiracy." Zhukov It's smart and quick to respond.

When the Soviet tanks were busy turning around, the artillery group directly under the regiment that had been prepared, under the order of Commander Zheng Yong, carried out a covering bombardment of the Soviet tank group. Shrouded in a cloud of gunpowder.

The anti-tank gun unit that went out took this opportunity to start hunting. These anti-tank gun shooters specialize in hitting the tracks of Soviet tanks. Anyway, with the help of artillery, they are not afraid of Soviet tanks rushing over. Two Soviet tanks were disabled.

In a round of battle between tanks, artillery and anti-tank guns, the Soviet tank troops of the two divisions left more than 600 tanks behind, and retreated. More than 200 tanks were blown into fireballs by fierce artillery fire, and the rest, It was hit by anti-tank guns on the tracks, paralyzed and spinning in place.

Zhukov closed his eyes in pain. His armored assault force has been exhausted after the Kazadeu blockade and the loss just now. He still has less than [-] tanks in his hand. What else can he use to counter the Chinese attack? Woolen cloth?Artillery, judging from the intensity of artillery fire of the squadron just now, Tang Qiuli has more artillery than himself.

"Order, the troops of the [-]st Guards Army immediately seize the Kazadwu Mountain Pass, and prepare to cover the retreat of the army troops at any time," Zhukov said. He was afraid that the retreat route would be cut off, so he decisively issued an order.

"Report to Comrade Commander, on the left and right flanks of our troops, we found a large number of Chinese squadrons moving rapidly," a staff officer reported eagerly. This was another bad news. Zhukov was surprised, "What? The ** team outflanked my two wings, Tang Qiuli has a big appetite, and it may not be so easy to encircle me."

"Order, the 11nd and [-]rd Infantry Corps of the Far East Red Banner, immediately carry out a counter-attack against the squadron squadron that detoured to my left flank, and the [-]th, [-]th, [-]th and No.[-] motorized guard divisions immediately Detour to the squadron on my right wing to carry out a counter-assault, the fifth motorized guard division and all tank units, all artillery units, immediately counterattack the squadron that is attacking from the front, and tell the comrades of the commanders of the troops , This is a battle related to the life and death of our army, resolutely smash the attempt of the squadron to encircle us, fight, brave Red Army soldiers!" Zhukov simply issued a series of orders.

The full-scale battle broke out at dusk, and the Uliasutai area was smashed into a pot of porridge. Tang Qiuli commanded 28 troops directly under the corps, surrounded the 16 troops commanded by Zhukov, and wiped out the main force of the First Far East Army in one fell swoop. Zhukov The encirclement that Tang Qiuli will form must be broken, so that the 16 Soviet army can have a chance.

The two sides invested a total of more than 40 troops in a desperate fight. As night fell and the Uliasutai grassland shrouded in darkness, the artillery fire from both sides turned half of the sky red. Zhukov put all the remaining tanks into the anti-encirclement battle. The Chinese tank force, which had an absolute advantage, quickly submerged these Soviet tanks in the torrent of armor.

(To be continued)