The battle was very fierce, with various weapons on both sides firing wildly. The dense bullets enveloped the enemy like a violent storm. Every moment, people die in battle and lose their lives.
"Da da da!"
An anti-aircraft machine gun was firing wildly at a utility helicopter of German military. This anti-aircraft machine gun had been hidden before, and German military did not expect that there would be a firepower point here that could shoot into the air.
Without warning, the utility helicopter was directly turned into a honeycomb. The crew members inside were killed on the spot. The aircraft lost control and fell directly to the ground, turning into a pile of scrap metal.
Although under the attack of US anti-aircraft weapons and rocket launchers, German military's helicopter unit suffered considerable losses. He kept being shot down with helicopters. However, these German military helicopters also relied on their powerful firepower to cause heavy losses to the US military on the position. In fact, they were suppressed for a time.
And this also gave German military who was crossing the river a favorable opportunity.
The river, which is less than fifty meters wide, can be crossed quickly. It's just that the troops suffered heavy casualties under the intensive firepower of the US military. Now that the U. S. military's firepower was suppressed, German military's small wooden boats rushed to the beach on the other side of the river.
German military's soldiers jumped from the small wooden boat, and some were killed by oncoming machine guns or rifle bullets. But more German military soldiers successfully lay down on the beach and fired at the US military with automatic rifles and machine guns in their hands. For a time, the bullets on the beach were as dense as rain.
"Mortar, kill that Heavy Machine Gun of Americans!" a German military second lieutenant ordered.
"Boom! Boom!"
Two mortar shells flew out of the barrel in succession. In the blink of an eye, the shells landed on the Heavy Machine Gun firepower point of the US military. The entire Heavy Machine Gun firepower point was blown to pieces in the explosion, and Heavy Machine Gun was even blown into parts.
"Attack!"
After the US military's firepower point was destroyed, German military immediately launched an attack.
When more and more German military crossed the St. Croix River, rushed onto the river beach, and under the cover of firepower from their own helicopters, launched an attack on the US military position. As one US military firepower point was knocked out one after another, the firepower on the US military defense line became weaker and weaker. Under such circumstances, it becomes very difficult for the US military to resist German offensive. Casualties are also rising. And such a tragic battle is undoubtedly too cruel for the US soldiers who have just stepped onto the battlefield.
German Army Group B and Russian front have been fighting for more than a year. Most of the soldiers are veterans who have gone through bloody battles. Therefore, they have become accustomed to such battles. But US soldier is different. Normal training is not live ammunition. But the current battlefield is completely different. Once it is hit, it will really kill you.
Under such circumstances, some weak-willed soldiers were frightened. They turned around and tried to escape. But before he could escape a few steps, he was hit by a stray bullet and fell to the ground.
"Idiot! If you run away at this time, you will only be beaten to death by Germany people." A US military officer cursed.
"Attention everyone, no retreat is allowed! Retreating without an order will be regarded as a deserter and will be sent to a military court!" the US military officer ordered with a serious look.
Although, they all know that it is very difficult to resist German offensive. However, the soldiers were still asked to continue to persist. Even if it cost him his own life, he would not hesitate.
Topsfield, the headquarters of US 5th Army Corps. This place is only more than ten kilometers away from the front line. If this headquarters wasn't hidden in a forest, it might have been torn apart by German Air Force fighter planes.
"General, 43rd Infantry Division, the 44th Infantry Division reported that they suffered heavy losses under the fierce attack of the Germany people and are about to lose their hold. Please ask us to send more reinforcements to reinforce them." A major officer reported to the 5th Army Group Commander Lieutenant General Lucien Truscott.
Lieutenant General Lucian Truscott frowned tightly.
"Asshole, the Germany people's attack has just begun. In less than an hour, can they not hold on?" Lieutenant General Lucien Truscott cursed.
You know, after 1st Army Corps and 2nd Army Corps were destroyed, and 3rd Army Corps and 4th Army Corps were severely damaged, 5th Army Corps can already be regarded as the most elite force of the US Army. But now, the performance of the troops is so poor, which makes Lucian Truscott very dissatisfied.
"General, the Germany people dispatched a large number of aircraft and helicopters to attack our positions. Under their suppression, we suffered heavy losses." the officer explained.
"6th Army Corps What's the situation over there?" Lieutenant General Lucien Truscott asked.
This section of the defense line is jointly defended by US 5th Army Corps and 6th Army Corps. It is precisely because it is speculated that German military may regard this defense line as a key breakthrough line, so US Army deployed the two most powerful armies here. I hope they can resist German offensive on the battlefield in one fell swoop.
"General, the situation over there 6th Army Corps is not optimistic either. However, they have issued an order not to take a step back. The troops on the front line are holding on," the officer said.
"Very good, even 6th Army Corps has issued an order not to retreat. Then, we have also issued an order not to retreat. The troops on the front line are not allowed to retreat without permission before receiving the order. Otherwise, military law will be dealt with!" Lieutenant General Lucian Truscott ordered.
"Yes, General," the officer replied. At the same time, I mourn in my heart for those on the front lines. Under such circumstances, they are definitely in danger.
However, Lieutenant General Lucien Truscott issued a cruel order not to retreat. But at the same time, troops were also mobilized to reinforce the front line. He didn't want the frontline troops to collapse easily. In that case, it would be difficult to explain to General Staff Headquarters.
Under the strict orders, the US troops on the front line had no choice but to fight to the end. However, under the fierce attack of German military, the casualties of the US military were increasing. Many lines of defense have been breached by German military. Fierce hand-to-hand combat has even broken out.
The entire defense line was in danger under the fierce attack of German military. Being broken through is just a matter of time.