218 – Tank Defense (2) – The Gdanskow Offensive
Firebase was never a tactic for the offensive. It was a tactic of space defense by mobilizing limited firepower, but the problem was that there was no retreat route either.
In order to respond to enemies attacking from all directions, you must set up multiple camps in all directions.
In fact, it was a defense camp that was forced to choose between annihilation or succession. It was a fact that the commander of the 3rd Battalion knew all too well.
“Are you serious?”
“The 2nd Battalion will take over the left wing of the 3rd Battalion. And if the Brigade Artillery knew that I was here, wouldn’t they be forced to pour in their firepower?”
“My God… ….”
It was full of spirits. Could it be said that Enoch Levandel acted like a lieutenant? According to rumors, I heard that even Enoch Levandel had the rank of brigadier general and jumped into the front line all the time.
“Anyway, if the enemy tank units approached right in front of us, even if we ran away, only the camp would collapse. Can you collect all the inscriptions and equipment and go?”
At the brigade commander’s sharp point, the 3rd battalion commander couldn’t say anything. It is the only fully-equipped motorized division in Uk ran.
In other words, once the equipment is abandoned or lost, a great problem arises in resupply.
In addition, the problem of ‘collapse of the faction’ mentioned earlier was also serious.
There is no turning back in war. If you spill an ink bottle on paper, you can just write again after changing the paper, but in reality there is no way to pick up the spilled ink.
What was the mission given to the 7th brigade? It was to cut off the tribute of the Reinhardt Imperial army entering from the direction of Gdankouf, and to take as much time as possible.
You have to hold on until the Uk ranian main force arrives at the Bzura Front and helps Polania to push Reinhalt’s forces out of the border.
Even if it’s a tribute, it’s like one corps.
The units organized to block such a single corps-level force were two divisions, including the 87th Rapid Response Division to which they belonged.
If the 3rd Battalion retreats here, there is a high risk that not only the entire brigade but also the entire Uk ranian unit deployed in Gdanskow will collapse.
In the end, the 3rd battalion commander had no choice but to participate in Lumia’s gamble.
It’s a multiple-choice type with only two options, so shouldn’t we bet on the odds of winning?
“Move quickly! Mortar platoon inside the base!!”
“Dig the trench deeper! Lay down the barbed wire!”
“The Corps of Engineers! More mines here!!”
A beast of steel running from afar. Better to do something than frantically run away or helplessly get eaten.
***
The tank unit of Lieutenant Colonel Johannes von Weissenberg was advancing rapidly. A battalion composed only of the latest tanks of the Reinhardt Empire.
Of course, to be more precise, it was an armored assault force. It was a scale that included a total of 18 tanks and about 200 infantrymen riding on them and advancing together.
As the Soviet Empire ended the war with the Uk ranians, the Reinhardt Empire also changed its military doctrine from the ground up.
And the first unit to which the test doctrine was applied was Lieutenant Colonel Johannes’ 32nd Tank Battalion.
A battalion designed to maximize breakthrough power by simultaneously operating tanks and infantry, and flexibly respond to battlefields with various variables.
Thanks to this, the tanks they received had a distinctly different appearance compared to tanks from other countries.
Panzer Stug No. 3.
It was a strange thing with no rotating turret, using the body of the Panzer 3 that had just entered mass production, and hanging a 7.5Cm 46-caliber direct-fire gun on it.
In addition to the United Kingdom of Britain and the Free Democratic State of Prü, the power to crush all types of tanks owned by the Kingdom of Uk ran from the front.
It was a state-of-the-art tank that captured all of the excellent camouflage power derived from the low chassis obtained by giving up the rotating turret.
Theoretically, that consumption could penetrate even the Empire’s proud Katerav V-type 1 tank.
In fact, a masterpiece that boasts the most exquisite performance among the tanks currently owned by Reinhardt.
As if to prove that fact, the faces of the soldiers of the 32nd Tank Battalion were full of confidence.
“Originally, the main character arrives late. Now is the time to show the dignity of our Reinhardt to the whole world!”
The commander of the 1st company, Captain Reinhard Himmler, exclaimed with a high-pitched voice. Even in the 32nd Tank Battalion, he was famous for his dogmatic personality.
Just yesterday, I didn’t hesitate to plunder the villagers in the village where I stayed for a while for tank maintenance.
Rumors circulated among his subordinates that he was a heinous s*x offender, but no one knew the truth.
“Squadron commander!! I see an enemy post ahead!”
“Blow it up!”
“Load HE shells!! Shoot!!”
As soon as he heard the reconnaissance report from the lead vehicle, Himmler yelled into the microphone.
Chunky Cheekduk!
A huge steel bullet being sucked into the chamber.
Puuuong!!!
The tank shook strongly with gunfire that seemed to break the eardrums.
The shells that cut through the air literally blew away the towering guard post. Fireballs rise, and black smoke embroiders the sky.
“Ha ha ha ha!! Kill them all! The battlefield belongs to our Reich!”
Reinhard Himmler laughed appallingly at the sight, and continued to advance towards the enemy trench lines.
Last time, I couldn’t even fire a shell, let alone fight, because of an order from my superiors.
Not anymore.
Finally, he was able to trample the Uk ran under his feet.
Kurrurrurr—.
The heavy tracks plowed the ground and crossed the trench where the Uk ranian guard post had been located just a moment ago.
Thrilling, Himmler’s eyes quickly cooled as he expected to see how much flesh had been scattered from the shelling earlier.
“Did everyone turn their backs and run away? This is true……. It’s no fun.”
Himler pouted his protruding mouth and opened the lid of the tank. It was for a more reliable observation.
And what came into his field of vision was barbed wire sparsely visible through the trees. Himmler had no choice but to laugh at the crude defense line.
The barbed wire was a useless obstacle to the tank.
“Get off the infantry.”
“You mean here?”
“It’s all trench lines. There might be some remaining bugs lurking there, so be sure to wipe them out.”
“Okay.”
It was indeed a tactical decision.
Uk ranian mages were dangerous.
The reason why a weak country stuck in a strong country was able to maintain its strong military power was because of the abnormal mage ratio.
No matter how much magic soldiers are a class that is gradually being weeded out, it is absolutely not easy to see that infantrymen can pour ‘battery-level firepower’ at close range without any equipment.
“We keep moving forward. Car No. 1! Take the lead!”
The tank, which had stopped for a moment, began to move to clear the barbed wire field blocking the path of the infantry.
The moment the first tank that stood in the lead was about to step on the barbed wire.
Quaaang!!!
Kang!!!
A flash of light flashed from under Car No. 1 Along with an explosion. Parts ejected from the explosion hit the hull of Himmler’s command vehicle.
And the explosion was used as a flare.
To da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da dadada!!
Puong, Tadadadang!
Extreme firepower began pouring from beyond the bushes.
***
What is it?
Lieutenant Colonel Johannes von Weissenberg was in a state of confusion.
At least, it was a battalion-level force. It’s also a motorized infantry battalion. It would have been a unit that was no different from a regular Al Infantry except for the fact that the horse was a vehicle, and in fact, it had no mobility.
“Why are you still unable to break through the defenses!”
“Enemy firepower is too strong! There are mines all over the place, and if you try to make a detour, there will be an anti-tank gun somewhere!!”
Even after three hours had passed since the start of the offensive, they had not even reached the 2nd line of defense, let alone the 3rd line.
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In the meantime, three of the 18 tanks were destroyed, and two tanks had their tracks smashed in the middle of the front line, effectively reducing them to infantry fighting vehicles.
“Damn it…… !!”
To be honest, I thought there would be little resistance from the enemy. No wonder. When a tank gun was fired at the camp of an infantry battalion, where was the infantry that would not run away in surprise?
However, the enemy chose a decisive battle rather than escape.
For what the hell?
You’re doing this for the sake of someone else’s territory, not your own, and the shameful Polania, who attacked the empire first without asking their opinion?
I couldn’t understand.
I got tired of it at the same time.
“3Rd company command vehicle hit! Company commander warrior!”
“Enemy machine guns are in the right places. There is no hole to drill!!”
Lieutenant Colonel Johannes bit his lip as he listened to the screams of the soldiers.
If you concentrated all your firepower while forcing your allies to sacrifice even more, you wouldn’t be able to push them.
However, the news of reinforcements from the 87th Division from the friendly unit caught the lieutenant colonel in the midst of the ceaseless artillery support.
What if this is a bluff?
What if it’s a strategy to lure your battalion to the siege and destroy the siege?
The commander of the 7th Brigade he was facing was Colonel Rumia Bluet. He is the person who kept the end from the beginning as Enoch Levandel’s lieutenant.
So Johannes had to be even more careful.
Enoch Levandel seemed to have the temperament of a fighter, but at the same time he would never respond to a fight where he could not win.
After deceiving opponents as if they were on an adventure, always on a thoroughly calculated board.
If you come to your senses, the cards you already have in your hands will be wiped away, and only the ruinous ending awaits.
My sudden suspicion became certain.
That conviction made Lieutenant Colonel Johannes von Weissenberg hesitate to make a decision.
The inevitable difference between Rumia, who saw Enoch Levandel in direct encounter, and Johannes, who studied Enoch Levandel only on paper and data, arose here.
“…… Retreat.”
“Yes?”
“Call the entire unit! The 32nd Battalion retreats! If you don’t want to be annihilated by the enemy’s additional attack, tell them to get out of the frontlines right away!”
In the end, the breakthrough operation to save the isolated tribute was frustrated.
“…… Am I right?”
“I knew for sure that you didn’t come all the way here for nothing.”
Looking at Reinhalt’s tank left behind in the 2nd line of defense, Rumia Bluet smiled leisurely.
