"Company commander, Russians has set up a position at the street corner in front. Not only are there Anti-tank Gun, but also Heavy Machine Gun. In addition, there is also a Anti-tank Gun. We have blocked two charges and both were suppressed." A second lieutenant platoon leader reported.
"Can mortars be used to destroy the Russian position?" Captain Company Commander put down the telescope in his hand.
"It's very difficult. It's almost in a blind spot for shelling. It's difficult for our mortars to fire in that direction. In addition, if the mortars are moved forward, they will be hit by the machine gun fire of Russians." said the second lieutenant platoon leader.
Company commander Captain nodded. "Stop the attack and request fire support from your superiors! I don't believe it. Let our artillery attack them with a round of fierce firepower, which is enough to make Russians walk away without food. If that doesn't work, you can also ask the Air Force to give us air support!"
"Yes, company commander." The second lieutenant platoon leader nodded.
A few minutes later, the company came to this area.
The German military artillery position a few kilometers away from here is adjusting the elevation and azimuth of the artillery based on the coordinates provided by the frontline troops.
On this artillery position, there are 12 150mm heavy-duty Howitzer. After German military launched an attack on Moscow's urban area, German military's large number of artillery took on the task of providing support to the infantry.
"Fire!"
The artillery Commander gave the order to fire, and 12 150mm heavy-duty Howitzer began to fire violently. The shells roared and hit the intended target one after another.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Explosions continued to sound, and these large-caliber artillery shells hit the Russian army's position hard. Even with the obstruction of ruins, it could not withstand these cannonballs falling from the sky. In other words, under the fierce bombardment of German military, even the ruins were destroyed.
German military's 12 150mm heavy-duty Howitzer fired a total of more than one hundred artillery shells. Although only some of these shells landed on the Russian army's position, they were enough to destroy the Russian army's position.
After the bombardment ended, German military launched the attack again. However, they did not encounter any obstruction at all. The Russian troops on the position were almost dead under the fierce bombardment of German military.
German military can obtain fire support from its own artillery and air force during the attack on Moscow's urban area. This allows German military to destroy the Russian army in the city at the minimum cost.
In this case, although the attack speed is slightly slower, it also consumes a bit more ammunition. However, it can effectively control the losses of German military. This is also in line with the combat objectives of German military. and eliminate as much of the Russian army's effective forces as possible.
In order to stop German offensive, the Russian army had to invest a large number of troops on various fronts. He even launched counterattacks again and again. But the powerful firepower of German military is even more powerful when defending. The attacking Russian army suffered heavy losses.
In order to maintain the operations in Moscow, the Russian army had to mobilize more troops from other areas to Moscow. Only in this way can the Russian army be able to persist at Moscow.
Using the attack on Moscow to cause heavy losses to the Russian army and consume the Russian army's effective strength bit by bit was the main purpose of German military's attack on Moscow. And now, all this is developing in favor of German military.
On the evening of May 17th, the sun gradually dropped below the horizon. German offensive is also temporarily suspended. However, this does not mean that the day's battle is over. The soldiers of German military must also be prepared for Russians to attack at night. German military In the daytime battle, the Russian army could not resist it if it could get the support of its own powerful artillery and air force. At night, German Air Force fighter planes could not be dispatched, and the artillery's hit accuracy was also greatly limited. This is undoubtedly more beneficial to the Russian army. Therefore, the Russian army often launches night attacks at night to seize positions lost during the day.
Of course, the Russian army's operation may be successful, but its own losses will also be great. This caused further loss of the Russian army's effective strength.
At the same time, at the headquarters of German Army Group B, all the Protectorates under Army Group B and the Army Group Commanders of the slave countries gathered here.
Soon, Marshal Guderian appeared in the conference room.
"Generals, good evening, everyone!" Marshal Guderian smiled. Because the current war situation is very favorable to German military, Marshal Guderian is also in a very good mood.
"Your Excellency, good evening!" the generals said one after another.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the conversation got down to business.
"Everyone, our army's attack on Moscow has been started for several days. Even the attack on Moscow's urban area has been started for three days. Within these three days, our army has successfully established a foothold in Moscow's urban area. Moreover, it has caused great losses to the Russian army. However, Moscow The resistance of the Russian army in E was very tenacious. They even continued to launch counterattacks at night, which also caused a lot of losses to our army. Therefore, I hope that in the next battle, we can mobilize troops from various units to participate in the attack on Moscow!" Marshal Guderian said.
Once the attack situation stabilizes, the armies of each slave country will be dispatched to the battlefield and replace German military. Use these Puppet Troops to consume the effective strength of the Russian army.
This was originally the plan that German military had already drawn up. Now, German military has basically accomplished its intended goal. Then, naturally, it is time for these Puppet Troops to take to the battlefield.
The commanders of various Puppet Troops group armies have known this for a long time. They also know the brutality of street fighting. It is impossible for German military to fight hard street battles by himself, while they Puppet Troops watch the fun outside. Therefore, they have already made preparations.
Everyone knows that as Germany, Protectorate and the servant country must contribute their own strength in such a war. Otherwise, why would Germany protect their safety and let them mobilize so many troops?
"Your Excellency, our troops are ready and can go to the battlefield at any time!" Lieutenant General 1st Polish Army Corps Commander Sakel replied.
More than a dozen other Puppet Troops Army Group Commander have expressed their opinions that they can send troops to the battlefield.
"Very good, starting from tomorrow, each group army will mobilize troops to fight Moscow!" Marshal Guderian said.
German military Army Group A and Army Group C are also holding such meetings. Starting from May 18th, the armies of many slave countries of Germany began to enter Moscow to fight.