"Damn it, Russians launched an attack before our defenses were even built. This will cause our casualties to continue to rise!" A middle-aged major general officer looked angry. He is none other than German military 24th Infantry Division commander Major General Bessen.
"General, there is no way around this. Russians are not fools. They know that once our defense line is completed and they attack again, they will have to pay for it with human lives. And it is no different from seeking death. As long as Russians's brain is not caught by the door, they will not give us more time." A young Colonel officer said helplessly. He is none other than Commander 8th Armored Division Colonel Guderian.
"Yeah! But even so, Russians can't even think about taking Puławy back! Your Highness asked us to persist here for two days. We can definitely do it." Major General Bessen said with confidence.
Even though the losses in this battle may exceed his previous expectations. But Major General Bessen still believes that the elite German military can be like a nail, nailing it firmly here until the main force arrives.
"Yes, General, I totally think so. Once the Russian offensive becomes too fierce, 8th Armored Division will dispatch tanks and directly crush Russians. I believe that we can defeat their plot." Colonel Guderian is even more confident.
After several consecutive battles, 8th Armored Division was able to win every time and has become synonymous with victory. This makes Colonel Guderian more and more confident.
Major General Bessen nodded. If it was just 24th Infantry Division, he believed that even if he could stop the Russian army, he would suffer heavy losses. However, with the help of 8th Armored Division, everything is different. Even if 8th Armored Division loses a lot of tanks, the remaining hundreds of tanks will still become Russians's nightmare. Russians, it is absolutely impossible to break through their defense line.
"Fire!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The German military 24th Infantry Division cannon opened fire, and the 18 150mm heavy-duty Howitzer, 36 105mm Light Howitzer and 54 75mm Field Gun that had already entered the artillery position began to fire wildly.
One after another, the shells roared and hit the Russian army's queue. The shell exploded, instantly like the scythe of death, taking away all the lives of nearby Russian soldiers, leaving only broken limbs and a deep crater on the ground.
The Infantry Division artillery of German 8th Army Corps is undoubtedly greatly improved compared to the Infantry Division of other countries. A Infantry Division is equipped with 108 cannons of various calibers, and even a 150mm heavy cannon. Apart from the wealthy America on the other side of the ocean, they are probably the only ones. Of course, this costs a lot of money. However, in the war, so many powerful artillery also played a huge role. Whether in offensive or defensive operations, the first thing the enemy has to face is their terrifying artillery fire. Not only can this cause considerable casualties to the enemy, but it is also a major blow to the enemy's morale.
Artillery shells fell like raindrops, constantly killing and wounding Russian soldiers. Even though the Russian soldiers are still launching Urra Charge, the fear on the face of every Russian soldier is getting deeper and deeper.
Although, German military 24th Infantry Division's defense line has not been built yet. However, the firepower it should have is not bad at all. Mortars, Grenade Launcher, General Purpose Machine Gun and Squad Automatic Weapon, all available. However, these weapons cannot be deployed in strong firepower points and can only be deployed directly on trenches. But at the same time, the power of these weapons can still be exerted.
"Open fire and kill all these Russians!"
Following front-line commander's order, the mortars, Grenade Launcher, General Purpose Machine Gun and Squad Automatic Weapon started shooting one after another. The intensive firepower directly caused the attacking Russian army to pay a heavy price. Countless Russian soldiers screamed and fell to the ground. Their bodies were full of holes left by bullets. Even some Russian soldiers were torn into pieces.
"Germany people's firepower is too powerful! If we fight against such an army without strong firepower support, we will be at a huge disadvantage." A Russian general put down the telescope in his hand and sighed with emotion.
"Perhaps only Germany people in the entire Europe and even the whole world have the capital to equip their troops with such powerful firepower!"
"I heard that even German Army is not equipped with such equipment. Only 8th Army Corps is equipped with such powerful firepower."
The generals of the Russian army started talking about this. Although, German military is massacring their soldiers with powerful firepower, this does not hinder their envy. They were even fantasizing that if their troops could be equipped with such powerful firepower, maybe they wouldn't be defeated so miserably. Of course, this is just a thought. They all know that with Russia's financial resources, it is simply impossible for the Russian Army to be equipped with so many luxurious equipment. Besides, the advantage of the Russian Army does not lie in weapons and equipment, but in its military strength. Overwhelming the enemy with a huge force advantage is what they are good at.
The Russian soldiers were very brave. They launched an attack in the face of German military's intensive firepower. However, such an attack is more like sending someone to death. The lives of the Russian soldiers seemed to be worthless at all. Perhaps their greatest role is to consume German military's ammunition.
German 8th Air Corps, also came to help. These pilots are already very angry about Russians. The Russian army adopted the tactics of hiding during the day and traveling at night, which almost made them useless. They don't want to be spectators of this war. Therefore, after learning that the Russian army launched an attack on Puławy, 8th Air Corps Commander Commodore Kori immediately asked Oscar to fight. And Oscar also approved their combat request.
Two brigades of Mark II fighter plane and one brigade of H1 bomber appeared over the battlefield. Their arrival panicked the Russian troops on the ground, and many even turned around and fled. The Russian army was not intimidated by the intensive firepower of German military, but was frightened by German aircraft.
However, the pilots of 8th Air Corps obviously would not let Russians go so easily. They immediately launched an attack.
"Da da da!"
The bullets from Mark II fighter plane's aviation machine guns chased the Russian army. Countless Russian soldiers were torn into pieces under the impact of the powerful aviation machine gun bullets.
H1 bomber also began to drop bombs, throwing the bombs like dumplings into the ranks of the Russian troops, taking away their lives.