Steel Soviet Union

They didn't encounter much trouble on the way to the encirclement point. Kulbalov led a tank regiment to rampage and advance wildly along the way. Even if there is a German defensive position in this formation, as long as it is not systematically arranged, heavily guarded, and the firepower echelon is well configured, it will still not have the slightest blocking effect and can only be pierced on the spot.

The real change occurred when Kulbalov approached the last three kilometers of the encirclement point. The forward scout suddenly sent news that surprised Kulbalov, who was commanding from the center.

"Comrade Commander, there is a situation! The village at the encirclement point is guarded by Germans, and the enemy has been discovered!"

"What? Are there any Krauts there?"

When he heard the news, his whole body trembled and he suddenly became alert. Kulbalov really didn't expect that the German guy would be so fast. Is it possible that the teacher and comrade really got it right? The German armored forces took over the land first and were waiting for him to come to their door?

Kulbalov, who had countless thoughts and possibilities flashing through his mind in an instant, did not dare to neglect, immediately picked up the radio transmitter at hand, pressed the call button and asked questions.

"What kind of enemy? What is the configuration of the troops? How many are there approximately? Do you see clearly?"

If it is a small group or even a medium number of enemies, Kulbalov is confident that he can crush them before the large force led by the division commander arrives. Our own regiment is the strongest main tank regiment in the entire Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division. Now there is a newly added medium tank battalion. The whole regiment has a total of three battalions of heavy tanks and one battalion of medium tanks, with a total of nearly a hundred vehicles.

As long as the Germans on the opposite side are not a fully equipped armored division, Kulbalov will press hard and kill these Germans before the main force of the division arrives and seize the encirclement point.

Men, sometimes they just fight for this breath.

In Kurbalov's view, completing the tasks assigned to him by the division commander before the arrival of the main force of the division is a proof of his strength and a manifestation of his command ability. If I can't even solve this small problem and still wait for my comrade to lead a team to wipe my ass, then I will really have nothing to show for my shame even if my comrade doesn't hold me accountable.

The other Sunzi captains will definitely laugh at me to death! Aren’t you, Kulbalov, capable? Isn’t it the main group with the best equipment, the largest number of veteran vehicles, and the strongest overall combat capability in the entire division? Why did this actual battle end like this?

Kulbalov, who has a strong self-esteem, does not want to see this happen, and will try his best to avoid it if there is even the slightest possibility. What happens next will be directly related to Kulbalov's next action plan.

"There are tanks, Comrade Commander! But there are not many, at least not many that I can see from my angle outside the village. There are only single digits of No. 4 and Panther tanks. It is a bit far away and I can't see the specific models. Germany They are building a position. It seems they want to hold on here. The infantry is digging trenches outside the village. It has already reached a certain scale. What should we do, Comrade Commander?

Not many tanks, not many tanks, not many tanks.

Important things have to be said three times. For Kulbalov, after hearing the keyword "not many tanks", it is like a big stone falling to the ground instantly in his heart. It is no exaggeration.

"Prepare to attack! All the vehicles and crews of the entire regiment are pressed in! You must crush this position before the enemy reinforcements arrive. The first wave of attacks will completely defeat the enemy!"

Although Kulbalov experienced a large gap in emotional changes, it did not affect his command ability with clear judgment.

From the reports reported by the scouts, Kulbalov could probably guess such a situation.

The Germans are most likely aware of their own intention to encircle them, and are desperately trying to do something to save their own destiny.

Control what they think is a possible encirclement point and hold it until more soon-to-be-encircled German troops arrive, and then work together to break out and fight out.

Whether the German troops controlling the village at the encirclement point are reinforcements forward who have just arrived, or a small team that is about to close the encirclement and spread out to open the way to grab points, it does not make much difference to Kulbalov.

These Germans must either die or surrender. Victory must and can only belong to themselves and the Red Army. There is no other possibility or outcome.

Kulbalov always believed in this and was convinced that he had the ability to do it.

By the time the German troops encircling the village realized that something was wrong, what was rumbling in the field of view of the telescope was no longer the T70 light tanks of the forward reconnaissance force, but the main force roaring in the dust like a sandstorm. Tank cluster.

"Oh hell! Tanks, Russian tanks! Lots of tanks!!!"

"Defense! Everyone enter the combat position and prepare to defend, quick!!!"

"Bring the machine gun, damn it, where did you put the bullet box!? Get it back for me quickly!"

Obviously, the German troops stationed in the village most likely had just arrived here not long ago.

Not only was half of the position dug out yet to be completed, but even the equipment he brought with him was thrown here and there and not at hand.

The German soldiers dropped the metal pickaxes in their hands and stopped repairing the earth. They were so frightened by the horrific scene that half of their souls flew out of the German soldiers. One or two of them were hurriedly looking for defensive weapons and preparing to fight.

Boxes of iron fists were brought up one after another. The lids of the wooden boxes were kicked open, and then a bunch of people rushed up and rushed into battle. You hold two, I will take three, and quickly take these iron fists back to the future. On the completed position, they were distributed to other comrades in the same class and each one was ready.

The German army defending the village was not a pure infantry unit. Just like the reconnaissance intelligence that Kulbalov had just heard, they had an unknown, possibly smaller, number of tank support.

In this case, the concept of the whole thing is different, and the opponent is instantly upgraded to a mixed battle group of infantry and tanks.

It may be a small number, but it is definitely worth paying attention to.

But is the truth really as simple as it seems? These Germans only have these skills. Are they a hastily engaged force that has not even finished digging their positions shortly after arriving?

Kurbalov had no time to think about this, but he would soon be able to witness the truth with his own eyes.

The advance reconnaissance force did not report that the Germans had anti-tank guns or dug anti-tank gun bunkers, which was undoubtedly very good news.

The T43 medium tanks at the forefront are the latest second batch of improved models delivered. The physical thickness of the armor on the front of the vehicle body has been increased to 70 mm, which greatly improves the defense.

Tests have shown that the second batch of T43s can completely withstand the bombardment of the Iron Fist with the equivalent support of the reinforced inclined armor on the front. Therefore, even if they rush into the distance within the Iron Fist's range, there is no need to worry too much. Logically speaking, this is the case.

But what happened next with the roar of cannons and explosions of fire was nothing like that at all.