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Volume 2: My Country Nine Hundred and Six. Pao Ze

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    Robinstel is a very common small German city with less than five square kilometers, but its geographical location is very important.

    Therefore, Robbinstel has become a thorn in the side of the Russians. Intelligence shows that Russian Marshal Lovelocksky has repeatedly ordered the Russian 3rd Army to conquer this important town.

    In order to clear the shooting boundary, the buildings on the outskirts of Robbinstel were demolished by the engineer company as early as a month ago.  We must thank the residents who were full of patriotic enthusiasm for selflessly assisting the German army in building and strengthening fortifications. However, the residents did not coordinate the construction of many fortifications with the military and became useless decorations.

    Generally speaking, the German army¡¯s positions can be considered to be lined with forts, underground bunkers, and fire support points; minefields, anti-tank trenches, and barbed wire are densely covered.  The 1st Motorized Infantry Company, composed of veterans who joined the German army during World War II and was good at street fighting, was stationed at the first line of defense in the business district of Robinstel to resist the main Russian attack; the 2nd throw  The grenade company guards the factory area, a very important strategic point; the engineer company directly under the regiment guards the residential area, leisure area and the Shigenk Bridge.  The 4th Supply Company is responsible for the logistics of the whole city: the "Korfi" tank battle group serves as an armored defense force to provide general relief for all parties. In fact, to mobilize this armored force, it is even necessary to obtain the fortress commander Rasch.  The general's personal authorization.

    In Hewitt's memory, since the war began, there has never been a night as long as today's night At dusk that day, Hewitt stayed in the bunker of the battalion command post, taking advantage of the dim light.  candlelight, staring at the map on the podium for a long time

    The situation could not be more obvious.  The German army in K?nigsberg had only four infantry divisions and eight Volkssturm battalions, with a total of only 35,000 people.  Air force support was in name only.  The Russians who surrounded the German army had a total of 137,000 people, including four armies with 530 tanks and self-propelled artillery. They also had 14 times the number of Germans and as many as 700 aircraft.  Air support.

    Recall that General Miller promised the German army in a very brisk tone three days ago in the underground air defense room of the University of K?nigsberg that not only could K?nigsberg be defended, but the general himself would personally drive the enemy out of German territory.  Bold words.  Hewitt laughed disdainfully, "It's just nonsense! I think maybe we are all crazy!"

    The situation in Robbinstel was even more suffocating. People in the command post looked at Hewitt silently, and no one spoke.

    At about 7 o'clock in the evening, the German army received accurate information from the reconnaissance battalion of the brother forces. The ones that would attack the German defense area were the 149th Infantry Division of the 13th Army of the Russian 3rd Group Army and the 104th Division of the 54th Tank Corps.  It is believed that the Russians made detailed preparations for the attack on K?nigsberg, and their outposts conducted comprehensive combat reconnaissance on the outskirts of K?nigsberg.

    The Russian army even distributed the K?nigsberg map down to the platoon leader level.  Each block on the map is marked with a number, street and control point.  In order to introduce the situation to senior commanders, a 1:3000 scale sand table of K?nigsberg was made.  Also taking advantage of followers in the Committee for a Free Germany organization.  Or disguise themselves as soldiers and civilians and sneak into the city to eavesdrop on phone calls and conversations.

    Just after eight o'clock, gunfire suddenly broke out.  The first person in Hewitt's defense area to be attacked by the Russian special attack team was the armored reserve "Korfi" tank battle group deployed between the commercial area and the factory area.  I really don¡¯t know where these Russians infiltrated from!

    Although the enemy may be harassing in small groups, panicked, scurrying residents complicate the problem.  Hewitt immediately had a phone call with Captain Korfi, the commander of the Korfi Tank Battle Group, and ordered Captain Korfi to immediately disengage from the enemy and not waste precious tank resources on such an attack.  In irregular operations, the tank group should be withdrawn to the bunker concealment and maintenance center in the defense area for supplies or repairs.

    Before the battle officially started, the armored troops were attacked first. An ominous haze enveloped Hewitt's mind. Hewitt reported the situation to the regiment headquarters; at the same time, the deputy battalion commander was already drafting emergency orders.  So that each company can immediately comply with it.

    The intelligence coming from the regiment headquarters was that the 1st Battalion of the Hewitt Regiment's Reconnaissance Battalion had exchanged fire with the enemy. The neighboring 75th Guards Regiment and the 561st Infantry Division were also attacked at the same time; the Zemland Group Army was even attacked.  The bombing was heavy and communications were disrupted.  It seems that this is a prelude to a large-scale attack.

    Anxiety and hesitation, waiting and patience until ten o'clock.  The expected enemy bombardment began.  In an instant, the sky was dark and the ground was deafening. The entire city of Robbinstel seemed to be at the end of the world. The earth was trembling and life was as fragile as leaves swaying in the violent storm.

    "Conceal and conceal! Pay attention to concealment!!"

    The artillery fire turned the night sky ferocious and terrifying, and this violent bombardment began on February 6.  HueyThere was a special premonition that unfortunate news would come. Sure enough, first came the bad news that a German regiment headquarters had been destroyed by Russian long-range artillery fire.  More than sixty shells blew the bunker to pieces. No one was spared, and the German army was completely cut off from higher-level commands.  Then, the guards brought in a wolf dog, which brought back a request for help from the SS Kampfgruppe Korfi.

    The candle on the command podium in the bunker was knocked over by artillery fire. After a short period of darkness, Captain Rouse, the director of training, relit the extinguished candle. The suffocating and smoke-filled air seemed to become increasingly thinner under the burning candlelight.  , the people in the bunker coughed violently.

    Hewitt leaned close to the candlelight and read the letter from beginning to end: It turned out that after the melee two hours ago, the "Corfi" tank battle group, which was a defensive mobile force, moved to a safe area in order to protect civilians and did not follow the instructions.  The order required that the "Blackadder" platoon, including Captain Korfi, evacuate to the designated location, and took the wrong path under the guidance of Russian agents disguised as civilians.  Captain Korfi's vehicle had been destroyed, and four of the five remaining tanks were severely damaged. They were cut off and besieged by the Russian army in a small settlement code-named "a" outside the city.  The Russian army did not attack residential areas for the time being because they did not know the true situation. If they waited until dawn, these unable to drive tanks would definitely be quickly killed by Russian infantry.  The "Blackadder" platoon, which had lost the ability to communicate and maneuver, had to rely on the "Blackadder" platoon leader's pet dog to bring back letters for help.  The words in the letter reveal the despair and hope of the entire platoon of soldiers.

    From a personal emotional point of view.  Hewitt didn't want to lose this group of lovely soldiers who had been together day and night!  Captain Korfi and Platoon Commander Blackadder are both Hewitt's old comrades-in-arms.  *They established a deep fighting friendship with each other in the tragic battle.  Moreover, the upcoming battle for Robinstel will definitely be very brutal, and the German army still needs this armored force very much.

    The presence of tanks can not only boost the morale of our own side, but also have a deterrent effect on the Russians.  What's even more terrible is that the tanks in the "Blackadder" tank platoon originally belonged to the 505th Heavy Armored Battalion. When this heavy armored battalion and the 5th Armored Division were assigned to the Zemland Army, General Rasch risked his head.  Danger.  It was intercepted on the pretext of "mechanical failure" and "battle damage".

    In this situation of great disparity in strength between the enemy and ourselves, most commanders would choose to give up and let more troops take risks to rescue the trapped tank platoon. This is obviously unrealistic and irresponsible.  Hewitt looked at the map repeatedly, analyzed and weighed it carefully and carefully. Hewitt concluded that using familiar terrain in the dark was an urgent matter because the Russians did not know the actual situation and other favorable conditions. Hewett relied on his rich combat experience.  Rescue of the Blackadders platoon was not impossible; and Hewitt had to comply with instructions from his superiors that the new equipment should not fall into enemy hands.

    Without much time to consider the consequences of failure, Hewitt finally decided to lead the team himself.  Go alone to rescue Blackadder Platoon, as Hewitt would be wary of sending anyone else there.

    This is a crazy decision!  Hewitt told the people at battalion headquarters what he was thinking and decided to temporarily hand over command to the deputy battalion commander, Wehrmacht Captain Bartels.

    "This is crazy! It won't succeed!" The deputy battalion commander, Captain Bartels, was brave and experienced in combat, and was fully qualified for the command given to him by Hewitt, but he expressed firm opposition.

    "Now I am the supreme commander here!" Hewitt's identity as the leader of the SS First Class Commando gave Hewitt the possibility to implement his intentions. "The German SS will never give up its robe!"

    "Mr. Captain, this will not help the situation. I think you should take full responsibility for Robbinstel's safety" Captain Bartels argued with reason.

    "Captain Bartels, I don't think there is a contradiction between the two. I will be back before dawn and during the time I am away. I fully trust you and believe that you can shoulder the responsibility of command  ¡±

    After a heated exchange of opinions, Hewitt finally convinced the battalion commanders to accept his decision.

    "Captain Routh, please fire two green flares!"

    "Yes, sir!" Director of Training Rouse walked out of the bunker with a flare gun.

    Hewitt briefly handed over command to Captain Bartels.  At this moment, the signal trooper came over to report that the communication with the 1st Company that had been interrupted during the shelling had just been restored.

    Captain Dickman, the commander of the first company, reported on the phone: They are being covered by fierce artillery fire from the Russian army, and the casualties cannot be counted yet!  According to reports from forward observation posts, the Russians were forcibly clearing mines with artillery fire. The minefields had been severely damaged by enemy artillery fire, and the enemy showed signs of imminently launching a full-scale attack on Robinster City.

    "I am the deputy battalion commander, Captain Bartels, and I am now exercising the defense command authority of Robbinstel! Please step upTo monitor the enemy, after the bombardment stops or extends, part of the troops should enter the position to form a defense, maintain a reserve team, and organize and conceal the anti-tank demolition team" Captain Bartels' appropriate command allowed Hugh  It was safe to carry out the rescue plan.

    After a while, the Russian shelling stopped. Hewitt looked at his watch. The time was 10:45.  In the night, the Russian night bomber formation appeared over Robinster City for the first time!  Thinking of the tank platoon waiting for reinforcements in residential area A, Hewitt could no longer care so much and rushed towards his "Leopard 7" command tank.

    The crew who received the attack notice had filled up their fuel and ammunition and were ready to go, waiting for Hewitt. The commander, Staff Sergeant **Ski, held hands to help Hewitt board the tank.

    ¡°Sir, where are you going?¡± Adjutant Hoffman, who had just returned from delivering orders and was also Hewitt¡¯s old subordinate, chased after him and asked.

    "Out of town!"

    Hoffman looked around and asked dumbfounded.  "Are you crazy? Just youa tank?"

    His words reminded Hewitt that people are too busy to be wise!  Hewitt turned around and shouted to Adjutant Hoffman: "You call the repair platoon. Send a repair truck to wait for me at the first intersection out of the city. Bring enough spare parts, we have  Four tanks need repairs."

    "Of coursebut?" Hoffman couldn't believe his ears, "Are you sure you're not mistaken? Just a tank? And you also want to take a repair vehicle out of the city?  .¡±

    "Yes!" Hewitt's eyes were very firm.

    "Are you drunk? Or do you just don't want to live anymore?"

    "No!" Hewitt smiled arrogantly, "I just went for a ride. I will be back before dawn"

    "You are simply crazy!  Think the Russians are idiots?" Hoffman's voice was very low.  But Hewitt still heard it.

    Hewitt would not blame him: "How can you be an SS without being crazy?! Please carry out my orders"

    Hewitt confidently arranged the knighthood medal on his collar, sat in the tank, closed the turret cover, and shouted loudly to the crew: "Guys, let's go-"

    At the first intersection, Hewitt saw the repair truck waiting there, and he smiled knowingly.  Haha, this is the efficiency of Germany!

    The commander of the repair vehicle, Sergeant Heskey, paced nervously around the repair vehicle.  As soon as Hewitt's car appeared.  He ran over quickly, climbed onto the tank and asked urgently, "Sir,my car may not be able to carry as many accessories as you requestedAlso, sir, let's go  where?"

    "Of course to repair the car!" Hewitt grinned and handed him a cigarette.

    "Haha~~What? Where is it?" Sergeant Heskey was infected by Hewitt's smile.

    "Our 'Destroyer' tanks broke down outside the city. You go and fix them! If you can't fix them, dismantle them. We don't want to leave a single part to the damn Russians!"

    "Okay!" After clarifying the mission, Sergeant Heskey quickly jumped out of the tank with a cigarette in his mouth and ran to his own repair vehicle.

    There was a loud roar like rolling thunder in the air.  The Russian military aircraft flying at night began to bomb the German positions on a large scale. The buildings that had already become ruins were once again ravaged. The Russian pilots seemed to be venting their grievances through indiscriminate bombings.

    Several enemy planes focused on the small German convoy driving on the strategic road in Robinster City. They swooped down again and again, dropping bombs and strafing. The only cover for the Germans was night and speed.

    The German driver was Corporal Ziegler, who had won the Iron Cross. Under his driving, the "Leopard 7" tank gave full play to its superior maneuverability. It stopped, advanced and retreated suddenly and slowly, and dropped bombs one after another.  Explosions were everywhere on the front, back, left and right of the tank, as if the Germans would be hit every time, but every time the Germans escaped death.  Skilled driving skills can indeed save lives!

    The enemy planes dropped all their bombs, but the Germans were unscathed. They had no choice but to fly away angrily.

    The German army finally reached the end of the strategic highway, and the tank slowed down because the minefield laid out by the German army was in front of the enemy's position.

    Hewitt looked through the rear mirror and saw, fortunately, that the repair truck was still following behind!  Hewitt was secretly rejoicing when he suddenly saw Sergeant Heskey, the commander of the repair vehicle, shouting and gesturing: "There is an enemy plane at six o'clock -"

    Hewitt immediately adjusted the angle of the observation mirror, and sure enough, the last cunning enemy plane dived down from behind the tank, "Whew¡ª¡ª" Two dark heavy bombs fell swaying down  

      "Accelerate! Accelerate!" Speed ??is life!  There is no other choice!  The tank commander, Sergeant **ski, was giving orders loudly, and the tank vibrated violently and jumped forward as he shouted.  "Boom -" The two bombs landed and exploded almost at the same time, causing the tank weighing dozens of tons to jump.

    "I've been hit! I've been hit!" the car electromechanical worker cried and begged desperately.

    Feeling that the cabin was filled with dust instead of choking smoke, Hewitt's nervous heart relaxed, "Shut up, you idiot!"

    The commander of the vehicle, Staff Sergeant **Ski, shouted excitedly: "Sir, look at the road¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª"

    Hewitt looked through the rear mirror and saw that the bombs hit two four-story buildings on both sides of the road. Both buildings collapsed, and the German tanks were almost buried underneath.

    The strategic highway has been blocked by the ruins of collapsed buildings!  It would take several days to clean up such a large amount of construction debris. The German army did not have to worry about Russian tanks using the strategic highway to drive in for the time being.

    "Haha, look at the good things the Russian pilots did!"

    "Check the damage to the tank!" Staff Sergeant **ski conveyed the instruction professionally.

    Two minutes later, Hewitt received a report from the tank commander. There was nothing serious, just slight damage to the tank body; however, the repair truck behind seemed to be gone.  In fact, there was no point in continuing without a repair car, but Hewitt didn't want to give up just like that. Without even thinking in his head, Hewitt was determined to keep going.  I looked at the luminous watch and saw that it was now 11:28.

    "Go forward!" Hewitt gave the order firmly and briefly: "Turn off all lights, drive at low speed, and maintain radio silence."
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