Chapter 324: Heavy Injury (seeking monthly ticket)

"Retreat! Quickly, retreat to the woods to hide." The officers of the Russian army shouted loudly with their throats piercing.

During the German air strikes, the Russian artillery suffered extremely heavy losses. If this continues, I am afraid that their artillery will be lost. Once all the artillery is lost, it may be even more difficult for them to hold on to the line of defense.

It's just that they didn't find out when the German air force appeared, and it's undoubtedly too late to evacuate now.

The planes of the German Air Force rushed towards the Russian artillery positions like hungry wolves.

Those bombers bombed the artillery positions of the Russian army with the bombs they carried, causing huge damage to the Russian army. And those fighter jets are also unwilling to lag behind. Although, under the wings of these fighter jets, they can only carry small bombs. But apart from these small bombs, the aviation machine guns of these fighter jets certainly do not pose much threat to those artillery pieces. However, for those artillerymen, this was a fatal blow.

"Da da da!" A fighter jet flew over the retreating Russian artillery, and dense aviation machine gun bullets shot over. A dozen Russian artillery fell into a pool of blood, and the bullets hit the Russian artillery. On the ground, sparks burst out one by one.

"Ah! Ah!"

The screams kept ringing, and countless Russian artillerymen were killed under the strafing of German fighter jets.

It can be said that the entire battlefield has now completely become a massacre by the German air force against the Russian artillery. A large number of Russian artillery was blown up, and countless artillery were shot and killed. The artillery of the Russian 4th Army deployed in Chelm, after this battle, can be said to be out of ten. In the ensuing battle, I am afraid that they will not be able to play any role at all.

The fighter planes of the German 8th Air Force dropped all the bombs and fired all the bullets, and left swaggeringly. Left behind the devastated Russian artillery positions, and those Russian commanders who wanted to cry but had no tears.

"General, our artillery losses are very large. The suppression of German artillery fire, coupled with their air strikes, caused the loss of more than 80% of our artillery." The artillery commander of the Russian army reported bitterly. .

Admiral Dimitriev's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. The sudden dispatch of the air force by the German army undoubtedly dealt them a heavy blow. The German artillery is very powerful, they are very clear about this. Without the support of their own artillery, this means that their forward positions may encounter crazy attacks from German artillery. This will further cause heavy damage to the Russian army. What's more, it will make them unable to last much time in Chelm.

"The German planes are really powerful. No wonder the 9th Army was unable to move an inch under the attack of their planes, and was finally chased by the Germans." A Russian general said.

"Now, the Germans not only have a powerful tank force, but also powerful artillery and aircraft. Can we really hold on here?" Another Russian general said with some frustration.

Admiral Dimitriev was similarly negative. Although, there were only tens of thousands of German troops in Chelm, only about half of their strength. However, the German army undoubtedly has an absolute advantage in terms of technical weapons. This makes it very difficult for them to complete Admiral Ivanov's order to stick to it for half a month even if they have an advantage in strength.

However, as the commander of the 4th Army, General Dimitriev obviously cannot express a negative attitude. In that case, I am afraid it will be quite unfavorable for the follow-up operations. If you don't even have confidence, there is no need to fight this battle.

"Everyone, the Germans are indeed very powerful. However, we are definitely not without a chance. The strength of the Germans has always been their biggest disadvantage. We can use a solid line of defense to resist the Germans. As long as we eliminate them If they have enough vitality, they will be unable to continue their attack. I have already decided to call up the 22nd Army immediately to reinforce us. At that time, we will have a further advantage in terms of strength. Although it is very difficult to defeat the German army. But , if we want to keep Chelm, the problem will definitely not be too big." Admiral Dimitriev said.

"Yes, general." The generals of the Russian army finally regained some confidence under the encouragement of Admiral Dimitriev.

However, what they didn't know was that their confidence would soon be torn to pieces by the German army.

The position of the German army, Lieutenant General Zeckert and others, have been watching the performance of the air force. When they saw the air force destroying the Russian artillery positions one after another, they couldn't help laughing.

"General, the Russian artillery is finished. Should we extend our firepower preparation for a while?" A major general asked.

Lieutenant General Zeckert nodded: "It will be extended for another half an hour. After half an hour, the armored troops and infantry will be dispatched to tear through the Russian defense line in one fell swoop!"

"Yes, General." Everyone replied.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The artillery fire of the German army is still firing violently, using artillery shells to severely hit the Russian army's position, causing great losses to the Russian army on the position, and destroying the fortifications built by the Russian army, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent armored forces And infantry attacks, creating chances.

When the German firepower preparations ended, the Russian army's position had become a mess. There are bomb craters everywhere, scattered corpses and broken limbs, and they are flying everywhere. The defense line of the Russian army has been almost destroyed, as if it had been plowed by someone.

"Attack!" At this time, Lieutenant General Zeckert, the commander of the German army, gave the order to attack.

Hundreds of tanks from the 8th Armored Division drove out of their positions and rushed towards the Russian positions. Behind them were tens of thousands of infantry.

More than a hundred tanks formed a black torrent of steel and rushed towards the Russian position. It is undoubtedly difficult to say whether the Russian defense line can withstand the attack of the German armored forces. You must know that even the intact Russian defense line may not be able to withstand it, let alone these dilapidated defensive positions. The final result is undoubtedly obvious.

"Come on! Tear through the Russian defenses, crush them, and kill them!" Colonel Rommel, sitting in the command vehicle, gave the order to attack.

Hundreds of tanks, accompanied by the sound of roaring engines, led tens of thousands of infantry to the Russian position.