Arc of Gunfire

Marshal Goron heard the gunfire outside stop, so he pushed open the door of the headquarters terrace and walked onto the terrace.

The anti-aircraft searchlights were still on, and the beams of light kept patrolling in the sky.

His adjutant whispered: "It seems that the enemy's attack was driven away by our fierce anti-aircraft artillery fire, so we can rest assured."

Marshal Goron did not answer. After a few seconds of silence, he turned and asked the chief of staff: "How much chaos will it cause if we move the headquarters now?"

"What kind of transfer are you talking about? If you first send a small team to determine the new address, establish a temporary headquarters, and then transfer little by little, and determine the contact method during the transfer with all the troops, it will not have any impact. But it will take three days to move there.

"If you mean to start moving now and leave here within a day, it will definitely cause large-scale chaos."

Marshal Goron pursed his lips and thought for a few seconds: "Then use the first transfer method and start now. When do I start moving?"

"Wait until the temporary headquarters is set up, you can start moving. Probably tomorrow night."

"Very good, that's it. In addition, we must guard against large-scale enemy air strikes and mindless advances by armored forces. We must mobilize more anti-aircraft artillery units here and deploy more anti-tank firepower nearby. We must not let Rokosov succeed!"

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At 0800 on July 4, the headquarters of the First Kosalia Front.

Major General Alomeev entered the headquarters and shouted: "Commander Davarishi, Major General Alomeev of the First Airborne Brigade reports to you!"

Wang Zhong looked up: "Oh, you are here. Are you used to being a paratrooper? "

The 393rd Marine Infantry Brigade led by Major General Alomeev performed well in the Abavakhan Defense War last year. After being replaced, they immediately began airborne training. It has been almost eight months now.

Based on the backbone of the 393rd Brigade, Wang Zhong organized the first airborne unit of the Ant Army. He originally wanted to name it the First Air Transport Brigade, but then he thought that the airborne troops in South Korea had no real achievements - except for coups and suppression.

So in the end he named this unit the Ant Airborne Army, abbreviated as VDV. The VDV on Earth did a good job at least when attacking Agamstan. It was also a very capable unit in the real-time strategy game "Red Dragon" that Wang Zhong liked very much, and the children liked to use it.

Because it was a unit transferred from the Marine Infantry, Wang Zhong simply set the sailor shirt as the standard uniform of the VDV, and wore it under the combat uniform, which was consistent with the Earth side.

Faced with Wang Zhong's question, Alomeev replied: "The troops have conducted many parachute trainings, and everyone feels that parachuting is much simpler than landing. ”

Captain Jonard of Komanda, who was studying the map at the combat table, raised his head: "Oh, you are good at bragging, Alomeev."

He spoke in Angsa, but Alomeev answered directly in Angsa: "Instructor, we meet again. I may not lose to you in a duel now."

The naval infantry started at the high school level, so it was easy for them to learn Angsa.

When Wang Zhong was in high school, he passed the Level 4 level of Angsa easily. Unfortunately, when he traveled through time, he became a "good reader".

Jonald laughed: "Very good! Now we don't have to worry about language barriers when we fight. Come here, General Rokossov went out to scout the enemy's floor plan last night."

Alomeev: "Floor plan? I thought that asking our entire brigade to gather at the airport was to strike the enemy's key position, but it turned out to be a special operations operation? ”

Wang Zhong: “It can’t be called special operations, because there are too many enemy defenders. I alerted them when I went to investigate last night, and the cavalry raided them earlier. So they must be strengthening their defenses during the day. Komanda needs you to attract the attention of the enemy defenders. ”

Jonad pushed his beret: “Of course, if we sneak in successfully without alerting the enemy, you can retreat, join the cavalry, and carry out sabotage behind enemy lines with the guerrillas.

"You should be familiar with how to sabotage behind enemy lines, right?"

"Of course," Alomeev touched the wound on his hand. This might be his new habit. "All of us are proficient in blasting techniques, and we have also learned how to pick locks, make keys, etc. Although I don't think it's necessary to learn these as a force mainly used for frontal combat. Blast is easy, and picking locks is..."

Wang Zhong: "When the war is over, many of you may transfer to the intelligence department, and then you will be able to use it. Now let's look at the map. I drew it based on what I saw last night."

In fact, it was drawn directly by cheating through the bird's-eye view. When there is no field of view, the bird's-eye view cannot see the enemy's organization or anything. There is a layer of "fog of war" like in real-time strategy games, but you can still see things like building structures and terrain clearly.

Emilia, who was translating nearby, couldn't help but complain: "Last night was night, we flew over the enemy's head, and then were hit by anti-aircraft fire and fled... Can you really only sense the enemy, my witch partner?"

Wang Zhong: "I can only sense the enemy, but I have a photographic memory of the terrain. If you don't believe me, ask Sergeant Gregory. I mastered the terrain in a flash during several front-line reconnaissances. This is talent!"

In fact, every time I rely on the bird's-eye view to master the terrain, or in other words, with this bird's-eye view, mastering the terrain is just a matter of taking a look.

Gregory nodded solemnly: "The general is extremely sensitive to terrain. I suspect that he can memorize all the mountains and rivers just by riding a horse."

Vasily continued: "It shows that the commander deeply loves the great rivers and mountains of the motherland."

Wang Zhong: "You are absolutely right!"

The Ant people in the room all looked at Wang Zhong with admiring expressions.

Popov stood up and started clapping.

Wang Zhong: "Okay, okay, look at the map! This is the enemy's army group headquarters and the head of this campaign. If we defeat the enemy, it will cause complete chaos. You also know that our attack has not been going well recently. The enemy The armored troops are grinding against us, and every inch of progress will shed a lot of blood of armored soldiers.

"Destroying the enemy's headquarters will save the armored troops from bleeding and save precious veterans! This is very important, so you will take off this afternoon and airborne at dark. Even if the raid fails, the enemy's headquarters must be trapped. confusion!"

Aromeyev slapped his chest: "Leave it to us! Even if our brigade is exhausted, we must complete the mission!"

Wang Zhong: "Then the airborne troops I have trained so hard are gone? How many times have I told you, not only do you have to complete the mission, but you also have to come back! That's why I let you familiarize yourself with the terrain, so that you can destroy the enemy and save yourself at the same time!"

Aromeyev nodded and moved closer to the map to take a closer look when the staff officer next to him shouted into the radio receiver: "Continue the attack, comrade commander, even if there is only one Rokosov I left in your regiment that can move. Attack. The Rokosov Type I is currently the only weapon that can offset the superiority of the Prosen armored forces. If you don’t attack, your brother’s troops will suffer thousands of times more casualties!”

Aromeev was attracted by the sound and looked at the staff officer.

Wang Zhong patted his shoulder: "This is the current situation. Our T34W is lagging behind in the armor-plated confrontation. The enemy's No. 4 long tube has 80 mm angled armor on the front, which is still high-quality armor steel. We The 76 cannon can no longer penetrate at long range.”

Aromeyev: "Is the situation already that serious?"

"Yes, fortunately we have the Rokosov I heavy tank." Wang Zhong sighed, "If we can postpone the attack until autumn or even winter, we will have a new type of medium tank, even if we face the newer tanks of the Prossens. An unbeatable medium tank. But time waits for no one."

Aromeyev: "I understand, we will definitely take down the enemy's headquarters, disrupt the enemy's combat deployment, and turn the enemy into a headless fly!"

Wang Zhong nodded: "I believe in you. I believe in you and the allies."

Jonard gave a thumbs up: "Of course you can trust us."

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At the same time, the 1st Guards Heavy Breakthrough Tank Regiment.

The regiment leader personally arrived in front of the Revenge in a Willys Jeep.

Podolkov was rolling a cigarette when he saw the regimental leader coming over, stopped what he was doing, and raised his head.

Regiment leader: "You are the only ones who can move today. No. 267 couldn't start this morning. Don't worry, there are T34Ws from our brother units working with you.

"We are all like bears. The enemy's armored forces cannot have many intact tanks. If we encounter the enemy's infantry units, we will bully them with the T34W.

"When you encounter a supply depot, grab as much as you can, and destroy the rest. The regiment's vehicles have almost been lost, and they can't move forward with you. From now on, you will be the commander of this small battle group."

Podolkov looked hesitant: "I haven't received officer training? I'm just a rough guy. I was encouraged by my younger brother to become a soldier. When I participated in tank training, my younger brother almost got gold stars.

"He knows how to command an army, I don't!"

Regiment leader: "Sukabule, you speak as if I understand. Before I was transferred to the tank unit, I was a cavalryman, driving ducks to the shelves. Podolkov, what we are doing now is not what we are good at, but Motherland The general needs us."

Podolkov sighed: "Okay, I'll take command. But don't expect me to have any tactics."

At this time, the tank driver of the brother army said: "You just lead the charge and that's it. Press the accelerator to the bottom and drive until the tank can't move. Then get out of the car and keep moving forward with the Bobosha!"

Others agreed: "Yes!"

At this time, there were infantry and tank soldiers surrounding the Revenge, as well as cavalry comrades who had fallen behind and followed up.

Podolkov: "It would be easy if we just charge forward, but I don't know how long my old buddy can hold on. The heavy tanks that set off with it are all lying down."

"Your heavy tank was inscribed by the general himself!" Someone shouted, "As long as the general's words are not scratched off, the loyal tank will not lie down!"

"You're right!"

"Lead us forward!"

At this time, Ivan, the driver of Podolkov's crew, suddenly came back and said mysteriously: "Do you know what the fellows nearby gave me?"

"What?" Podolkov asked.

"A piece of red cloth!" Ivan took out a piece of fiery red cloth from his back. "We make a red flag and hang it on the tank antenna. The enemy may flee!"

Podolkov was overjoyed: "Okay! You have a great idea! We will also hold high the red flag!"

"right!"

"Ula!"