Steel Soviet Union

Lavrinenko really wanted to report this situation to Malashenko, but that was something he would do after he finished his work later. Who would have thought that Malashenko would do it first? Called the radio. 6⃞ 9⃞ s⃞ h⃞ u⃞ x⃞ .⃞ c⃞ o⃞ m⃞Reading

Since Malashenko's unsolicited call is still waiting online, it is not a question of whether Lavrinenko wants to answer it, but that he must answer it.

"Go and keep an eye on the troops, assemble them as soon as possible and wait for orders. I'll be back soon."

Before leaving, he did not forget to give the commander of the third regiment a few words of advice. Lavrinenko, who went out to lead the battle alone, had to lament how troublesome it was to have to worry about everything himself.

One thing I have to say is that it is really not easy to get used to without the help of comrade political commissar. It always feels like something is missing.

Stepping towards a mobile communication vehicle equipped with a higher-power transceiver radio, this is the Studebaker heavy-duty truck chassis provided by the Yankees for the purpose of longer-distance radio communication by the Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division. The modified vehicle is equipped with the most effective long-range radio station with the maximum load tonnage. Generally speaking, it can be used as long as the distance is not too far.

"Comrade teacher, are you online?"

Lavrinenko stepped onto the carriage and asked a question. He was answered by a regimental staff officer who was listening to the news with headphones.

"Online, Comrade Deputy Division Commander, Comrade Division Commander has been waiting for you to come over."

"Well, give me the microphone."

Lavrinenko stretched out his hand and took the microphone from the staff officer's hand.

"Malashenko, are you there?"

""

There was no sound coming from the other end of the radio, only the sizzling sound of electricity kept ringing in his ears. Lavrinenko, who frowned, even felt that there was something wrong with the thing in his hand.

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"I can hear it, the sound is very clear. Communication check, can you hear it over there?"

"It's just as clear, I can hear it."

Lavrinenko could probably guess what Malashenko would ask next and was already thinking about how to answer it, and the questions Malashenko asked immediately afterwards were not unexpected.

"Report the situation, Lavry, how is the battle going on your side."

""

Although he had been thinking about how to answer this question, when he was really pushed to the edge by this question, Lavrinenko discovered that there are some things that even if you think about how to say it, it is not so easy to do it. The ground spoke.

"The situation is not good, Malashenko"

Lavrinenko's tone was a little heavy. Malashenko on the other end of the radio seemed to have guessed something and did not interrupt. He just listened silently, waiting for his good brother's next words.

"The group of Germans we met face to face were not simple. Their troops were almost the same as ours. Although the quality of the tanks was superior to ours, we could not quickly eat up such a force of similar size. Especially since they seemed to have noticed When it comes to our operational intentions, we have shifted from an offensive-to-offensive approach to a relatively defensive one.”

"That's not all the bad things happened. When we were planning to continue the attack and pursue forward, the Germans suddenly smashed about half of the artillery regiment's heavy artillery on our heads. There were a large number of infantry in our queue, and there were no The accompanying artillery and air support can counterattack, and the only option is to order a retreat after weighing the pros and cons to avoid suffering greater losses.”

"I have just withdrawn with my troops. It is initially estimated that the losses will not be very large. We still have the ability to continue the attack. It's just that the damn artillery is really annoying. We must find a way to kill them. Is there any way you can support me?" Come on us?"

Which one of us brothers follows the other? This is a widely applicable adjective for interpersonal relationships. It does not mean that it is only applicable to the distant heaven and earth.

In the Soviet Union, although it is not said that way, the meaning and actual relationship have not changed.

For example, this relationship applies between Lavrinenko and Malashenko, so Lavrinenko was not polite at all when he asked Malashenko for help, regardless of whether he asked first.

As far as Malashenko is concerned, the frontal battle he is responsible for has gone smoothly so far and has not encountered any major problems. It is not impossible for Lavrinenko to hope to receive support.

But the problem lies in how many rapid support forces Malashenko can mobilize now, and the situation on Kulbalov's side in the other direction is still unclear, and it is unclear whether support is also needed.

If we take the subsequent battles into consideration, as the commander of a division and the highest field commander, it is still necessary for Malashenko to keep some aces at the bottom of the box for final support. Otherwise, no field commander would easily put himself in a situation where he has no cards to play. It would be a perfect situation to have two trump cards in hand for emergencies.

Having said that, in actual operation, you still have to make adjustments based on the actual situation you are facing. For example, Malashenko is now faced with a question of how to make a choice.

"I don't have much support on hand. The artillery is still replenishing ammunition and can't fire for the time being. The aviation force can be dispatched to you, but whether my side and Kulbalov's side need support next? uncertain."

"So I can't allocate all the full aviation support to you. The half of the regiment in Figure 2 has already rushed to perform other combat missions. Their support to us is one-time. I can only allocate it to you. The amount of ammunition carried by half of your regiment's attack planes is probably just enough to kill the half of the artillery regiment you mentioned, and the Germans' main force will have to rely on you alone."

The Il-2's ammunition load has always been an annoying problem. This sturdy, powerful and reliable ground attack aircraft cannot carry too much ammunition. Even some of the Yankees' ground-licking Paramecium fighters in the late war were not able to carry much ammunition. The ammunition capacity is larger than that of IL-2.

The low endurance on the battlefield is a major weakness of the Il-2, so you cannot expect these limited number of Il-2s to turn around and plow the main force of the Germans for you after blowing up the artillery. By then, it is estimated that at most it will be some basic aerial gun support, which will be able to play a reluctant harassment role. What Lavrinenko can really rely on is himself.

"Okay, no need to say more, I understand everything that needs to be understood. It's normal for separate operations to have insufficient support. Just send those Il-2s over. Without those German guys who broke the cannon, I will still have to chew even if my front teeth are broken. Break them! This is a military order, I promise you."