806 Leningrad Night Battle
Standing on top of a ruin, Voroshilov, who was of medium stature, looked at several army commanders and a dozen division commanders standing in front of him, with a tired face on his face.
He was not fat, but he had lost a little weight during the street battles in Leningrad, and he looked a little thin.
The face that was a little tired but still looked very solemn and kind still seemed very peaceful at this time.
"Comrades! We need dedication! Traitors will eventually be forgotten by history, and heroes will inevitably live forever with time! "He has mobilized all the troops he can draw and is ready to personally lead them in a counterattack in the direction of the port.
What he knew was that there were definitely the most elite German troops there to defend against, and his counterattack might not necessarily be successful.
And what he didn't know was that one of the most capable units of the German SS, the Reich Mechanized Panzergrenadier Division, had been deployed in the direction of his counterattack.
Paul? Haussert and the two of him, two historically famous commanders, were finally going to collide in Leningrad with real guns.
"The offensive begins! Give the order! "Voroshilov didn't do much mobilization either, because he had already mobilized once before.
Since there was no need for nonsense, he also gave the order to attack. The 30,000 elite troops that can be drawn out in the end will be at home tonight.
"Ulla!" In the silence of darkness, a deafening shout rang out. The night sky is lit up by flares in the next second, as if it were day.
The distinctive sound of the MG-42's machine gun immediately began to roar, like the sound of tearing linen.
Bullets flew everywhere, and tracer bullets were particularly conspicuous in the black curtain, and the flash set off the black shadows of the buildings and ruins, making the whole distance look strange.
Countless Soviet troops rushed to the ruins and buildings where the Germans were strong. Numerous windows protruded from the muzzles of German guns, knocking Soviet troops to the ground as they tried to cross the streets.
Corpses were stacked on top of each other, but the Soviets did not retreat, they continued to attack, and even overwhelmed the German SS who could fight well.
In World War II, there were many distinctive troops, such as the invincible Japanese elite, such as the main German force with superb tactics, and the American army with firepower...... And the soldiers of the Soviet Union were known for their ferocity and recklessness.
Even when they had the upper hand, the Soviets often had to pay more casualties than their opponents in order to win the battle.
Although this point has been criticized by many people, the Soviet army, after paying heavy casualties, can often complete their combat objectives and win the battle.
This is very similar to the Waffen-SS in Germany, when it was first formed, their style was also fierce and reckless, and there were too many casualties to cause headaches.
"The 4th Commando has broken through the forward positions of the enemy troops, and they are approaching in the direction of the port!" An officer put down the phone in his hand and reported to Marshal Voroshilov.
"The line of defense of the German army...... But that's it! After hearing the report of his subordinates, Marshal Voroshilov boosted his morale and commented on this.
Then he stepped out of his way and ordered, "Forward Command!" Tell the soldiers! Their marshal is right behind them! ”
When it comes to boosting morale, the generals of the Red Soviet Union seem to have a knack for it. They are morale-conscious and more proficient in this area.
Sure enough, after hearing the marshal's order, the generals in the command headquarters became even more excited. Everyone rejoiced, as if victory was in front of them.
Victory was indeed in sight, and the SS Reich Division was stunned by the sudden counterattack.
The night gave the Soviet army a certain degree of cover, and the German army's fire suppression was not necessarily as timely as during the day.
The most important thing is that the Germans in the direction of the port had just taken over the defense line from the Soviets, had a firm foothold and did not know much about the terrain.
In the dark, Soviet troops seized German-controlled streets and buildings, and at one point tore through part of the German defenses.
Paul? Hausser's command is now blown up - behind them is an important port, and there is no room for error.
At this moment, General Hausser was holding a field phone and asking his men where the Soviet army had broken through.
"Yes, I heard gunshots! I don't need to transfer the divisional headquarters! No, you don't! If you want me to die in battle, then I'll die here! The SS will never take a step back! His men on the other side of the microphone shouted.
Beside him, several officers were redrawing the occupied areas of the Soviet army on the map, and a block changed hands, and the Soviet counterattack was very sharp.
"Here we are, all four buildings are occupied, and they are less than a kilometer away from the dock area." An officer put down the pen in his hand and said nervously.
If the Soviets were allowed to storm the docks, things would get tricky – there were now many sappers, as well as field hospitals and logistics units.
Once the Soviets were allowed to rush there, the second-line fighters, who had almost no combat effectiveness, were estimated to suffer heavy losses. The wounded, the medics, the soldiers, the engineers, all of them are precious and cannot be easily abandoned.
"News just came! 3 Chaser tank destroyers were destroyed, and the divisional anti-tank battalion was retreating...... "Another officer put down the phone in his hand and said to Paul in the distance? Hauser shouted.
"Tell them not to retreat! No matter how big the loss is, let me stay where I am! Hausser angrily gave the order to defend himself.
"Let the reserves go up! Plug the holes that have been opened by death! Tank troops, do not be afraid of losses! Hold your ground for me! His expression became heavier under the slightly flickering light, and he said coldly.
"What about artillery? So what are they waiting for. Cover the blow! While giving the order, he grabbed the phone in his hand again: "Pick up the military department for me!" General Busch! ”
"General! My position is under onslaught by enemy forces and I need as much artillery support as possible! Cover the front of the position! Yes, I would like support! He held the receiver of the phone, gritted his teeth and said to the other side of the phone.
"Boom!" In the middle of the positions of the two armies, a huge explosion shook the earth, and the German artillery bombardment finally began, after preparation.
And at the beginning, the earth shook the earth...... The remaining half of a building that did not collapse was hit by a giant shell, crumbling and shattering.
In addition to the Navy's terrible 381-mm guns, the Germans assembled 10 K5 train guns in the theater of Army Group North.
Now, these train guns began their own show, and in an instant the momentum of the battlefield was reversed.
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