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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 915 (2) Belief in Victory

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    Ren Dao, the chief of staff of the ** Armored Regiment 1, has always been cautious in combat. He will not seek victory before planning. At the beginning, he was worried about giving up the blockade of the Kharkov Bridge and letting the Germans cross the river. However, at the beginning, the Germans only had  A battalion of troops crossed the river. Although the Nakamura Brigade of the Mizuno Regiment had a little difficulty, it was at least able to block the enemy. Who knew that the Germans took advantage of every opportunity, and then another infantry battalion rushed over in one breath, and until now, the German armor in the city  The traveling artillery fire on the train is still providing fire support and coverage for the German army

    This put the coalition forces, which had never used Ukrainian field artillery groups to counterattack, in a passive situation. Although the German 7.6cm light infantry mortars could not hit the M60 and M81 mortar positions behind the coalition's second-line positions, the German army's armored trains in the city were unable to hit them.  It would be easy for two 150mm heavy howitzers and eight 105mm light howitzers to suppress the coalition mortar positions in the forestif it weren't for the armored platoon of the 2nd Armored Battalion and its three wheeled armored fighting vehicles that roamed the second-line position.  With the powerful firepower, the infantry brigade of less than 500 people led by Mizuno, Maeda and Nakamura could never stop the German attack

    "Have all the artillery of the Muto brigade been destroyed? Although the price is high, the brave will win when the two armies meet. Judging from the situation, they destroyed at least 4 German companies of 105mm light howitzers Unfortunately, I did not expect the Germans on the other side of the Uda River.  The artillery played the role of a surprise force However, it was a wise move for the Muto Brigade and Li Shang to take the initiative to withdraw north. As long as they left the German artillery range on the other side of the Uda River, there would be one German army left on the Kharkov battlefield.  The artillery of the armored train and two 105mm light howitzer batteries"

    Lu Huanyan was not panicked He was still holding on to the 4th Armored Company left over from Liu Yifei's 2nd Armored Battalion. Of course, the 4th Company's three platoons had been reinforced to the Mizuno Regiment and the regiment's three armored fighting vehicles from the guard platoon.  The command vehicle can also be put into battle at any time, not to mention that Eizaki has just assembled a 4,000-man infantry regiment and three elite battalions of the 51st Infantry Regiment commanded by Colonel Bifflov of the 13th Federal Infantry Division. They are all hiding in the  On the positions on both sides of the road east of the three-way intersection

    "Commander I think the German artillery fire in Kharkov must be suppressed as soon as possible, otherwise the Mizuno Regiment will collapse By then the opponent will be able to attack the three-way intersection. Even if we use the empty city strategy here, we will lose  This strategic point is not worth the gain. The combat effectiveness of the German army is far inferior to that of the Ukrainian volunteers. I am worried that the troops of Masato Ezaki and Bialov may not be able to successfully defeat each other, not to mention that they are followed by a Ukrainian volunteer group of nearly 3,000 people.  Where¡¯s the team!¡±

    There was a hint of anxiety in Ren Daodao's tone. If the German troops coming out of the east gate could not be dealt with as soon as possible, it would be very difficult to free up hands to support the Muto brigade that was in a bitter fight on the southern front. Li Shang's Armored 3rd Battalion was behind the German troops in both directions.  The losses under the artillery attacks continued to increase. The German army on the southern front invested nearly two more regiments of the main force, and there were also three regiments of the main Ukrainian troops to follow This battle was fought on a tightrope. It was an accident, but it was  Totally messed up

    "The problem on the southern front is not big. Let Li Shang's 3rd Armored Battalion withdraw to rest and recuperate. Liu Yifei's 2nd Battalion plus the 1st Battalion of Ukrainian Infantry will cooperate with the Guzhuang Brigade of the Muto Brigade to hold the existing line of defense. This line of defense has already left the German army.  Although the artillery bombardment range on the other side of the Uda River is still within the German artillery attack range southeast of Kharkiv New City, it is only temporary I want to move the enemies in the south to the north"  Lu Huanyan said thoughtfully.

    "Reporting to the commander The Mizuno Regiment once again requested tactical guidance. Major Nakamura, the captain of the Nakamura Battalion, was killed just now The commander of the regiment, Taisuke Mizuno, was injured. Now the regiment's Major Fu Maeda has taken over the command. All the troops are reduced to  More than 400 peopleMore than half of the machine gun and mortar teams were lostMajor Maeda asked the headquarters to suppress the German artillery fire in the city!" A staff officer covered the microphone and reported again.

    "Order Major Maeda to command the Nakamura Battalion to abandon the second line of defense and move towards the third line of defenseAssume the cavalry reconnaissance squadron of Izizaki Shogo's regiment to cooperate with themThe 3rd Platoon of the 4th Armored Company must hold the intersection for me.  " Lu Huanyan was unmoved and still refused to use two battalions of 75mm field artillery battalions

    "Report to the head of the regiment! This is the call from Major General Muto on the southern front. He wants to speak to you personally!" Another staff officer reported cautiously.

    Lu Huanyan frowned slightly, strode over, and took the phone. Muto Nobuyoshi's slightly hoarse voice came from the receiver, "Lu Sang my troops are being bombarded by German artillery shells in Kharkov City one after another.  , why has your Ukrainian artillery battalion not fired to suppress it so far? It doesn¡¯t matter if the German artillery position on the other side of the Uda River cannot be hit. If your artillery position is located near the three-way intersection, it starts from the northern wall of the Kharkov Old City Fortress.  The southeast direction of the new city is within the range of your artillery, why don't you fire?"

    "Muto-kun the 23rd Infantry Brigade performed very bravely. The number of artillery we can effectively put into the battlefield in this battle is limited. My idea is to wait for the Ukrainian troops in the east city of Kharkiv."The artillery attack was launched after all the regiments had crossed the river, so as not to alert the enemy in advance and shake the German commander's determination to attack the three-way intersection After destroying the opponent's artillery in the city, we directly blocked the bridge with artillery fire and crossed the river.  Not a single German-Ukrainian coalition force can escape"

    Lu Huanyan also spoke straightforwardly about his playing style, and did not forget to follow up at the end,

    "Muto-kunMuto's brigade's hard work and sacrifices will lay the solid foundation for the battle in the Kharkov Forest. A small amount of credit will never negate the achievements of you and the 23rd Infantry Brigade, Nakamura, Takekawa  The three brigades of Nakamura and Okamoto are currently deployed on the front line of the forest road. It is obviously too late to gather them back and build the 23rd Infantry Brigade. Moreover, the two brigades of Nakamura and Okamoto have less than two squadrons of troops to fight. Li Shang  The 3rd Armored Battalion and Liu Yifei's 2nd Armored Battalion are both under the command of the brigade commander, plus an elite federal infantry battalion. As long as you hold on a little longer, let the Germans advance north to your second line of defense.  Then we can enter the fire coverage of my artillery group! By then we will win this battle!"

    There was silence on the other end of the phone, and Lu Huanyan could even hear the sound of shells falling and exploding around Major General Muto on the other end
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