"Company Commander, the Russians have set up a position at the street corner ahead. They have not only Anti-tank Guns, but Heavy Machine Guns as well. There's another Anti-tank Gun too. We've stopped two charges already, but both were pinned down," a lieutenant platoon commander reported.
"Can we use mortars to destroy that Russian position?" The Captain company commander lowered his binoculars.
"It'll be difficult. That spot is practically in a dead angle for artillery fire. Our mortars can hardly fire in that direction. Besides, if we move the mortars forward, they'll come under fire from the Russians' machine guns," the lieutenant platoon commander said.
The Captain company commander nodded. "Suspend the attack and request fire support from higher command! I refuse to believe that one round of fierce artillery fire from our guns won't leave the Russians unable to swallow what they've bitten off. If that still doesn't work, we can request air support from the air force!"
"Yes, Company Commander." The lieutenant platoon commander nodded.
A few minutes later, the company withdrew from the area.
Several kilometers away, at a German military artillery position, the guns were adjusting their elevation and bearings according to the coordinates provided by the frontline troops.
There were twelve 150mm heavy Howitzers at this artillery position. After the German military launched its attack on Moscow's urban area, large numbers of German artillery units had taken on the task of supporting the infantry.
"Fire!"
The artillery Commander gave the order to fire, and the twelve 150mm heavy Howitzers began firing fiercely. Shell after shell shrieked through the air and smashed into their designated targets.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Explosions rang out without end as the large-caliber shells slammed viciously into the Russian positions. Even the ruins could not withstand the shells raining down from the