Cheum, one of the two strategic points where the Russian 4th Army is stationed. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoThe 4th Army has a full 100,000 men deployed here, which is already equivalent to a third of the entire strength of the entire 4th Army. In Zamošić, they also deployed 100,000 men. The last 100,000 were used as reserves.

The commander of the 4th Army of the Russian Army, Colonel-General Dimitryev, even put his command in Heum. In order to be able to resist the German attack at this critical strategic node.

"General, the Germans have already begun to prepare for the attack. It is expected that their attack will begin soon. The adjutant reported to Admiral Dimitryev.

Hearing this, Admiral Dimitriev couldn't help but feel a sense of tightness. Even though, he had long expected that this day would be inevitable. But what I didn't expect was that it would come so soon.

General Dimitriev is also a half-body veteran, and his many years of military career have made him accustomed to life and death, and he can maintain his composure even in the face of great danger. But unfortunately, now in the face of the German attack, the nervousness on his face, even horror, could not be concealed.

"Order all troops, be ready for battle. The 22nd and 34th armies, ready for reinforcements at any time! Admiral Dimitriev ordered.

"Yes, General." The adjutant nodded, also looking like he was facing a great enemy.

"How's our line ready? Especially anti-tank trenches against the tanks of the Germans, dug well? Admiral Dimitriev asked.

Digging wide anti-tank trenches has become the only way that the Russian army can think of when facing German tanks. In the absence of weapons against the German tanks, it was only possible to stop them with such trenches, which were up to three meters wide.

Although, the earthwork of the Russian army has never been very good, but there is still no difficulty in digging such a simple thing as digging trenches. All it takes is the officers, with their exhaustion, to drive the soldiers to dig.

"General, the anti-tank trenches have been dug up, and they are all trenches up to three meters wide according to your requirements. If the German tanks come again this time, they will definitely not be able to pass! The adjutant said with some excitement.

"Well, that's good! May God bless us, this time we must resist the attack of the Germans. A smile also appeared on Admiral Dimitryev's face.

Admiral Dimitriev was most worried about the German tank forces. In his opinion, although the German army is powerful, if the tank troops are excluded, the attack power is not too strong. As long as the German tank forces were resisted, then they should be able to withstand the German attack. Although it may not be possible to defeat the German army, it should not be too much of a problem to hold out under the German offensive.

On the position of the German 17th Army, the army commander, Lieutenant General Zeckert, was observing the positions of the Russian troops with a telescope. The infantry divisions of the German 17th Army had already begun to prepare for the attack. The soldiers were lining up to receive breakfast, and the quartermaster also distributed bullets to each soldier.

A cadre of generals, standing behind Lieutenant General Zekter.

"The Russians are clearly prepared! Even anti-tank trenches were dug out. Colonel Rommel, it looks like you're in big * trouble this time. Lieutenant General Zekett put down the telescope in his hand and said with a smile.

"General, the big * trouble is not a big problem, it is just a few minor problems. At least, until the Russians have the weapons to destroy our tanks, our biggest trouble will still be mechanical failure. During battle, many more tanks are destroyed due to mechanical failures than tanks destroyed by the enemy. Colonel Rommel said disdainfully.

Rommel is now the deputy commander of the 8th Panzer Division and the commander of the 1st Regiment, and has been promoted to colonel. However, it is said that he will not be able to work for long in the 8th Panzer Division. After this battle, he will go to the 9th Panzer Division, which is being formed, as a division commander. At that time, I am afraid that the military rank will also be promoted again and become a brigadier general. Although he is only 23 years old now, his outstanding talent and the importance that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince regards him make it highly likely that he will become the youngest general in the history of the German Army.

This time, the 8th Panzer Division was split in half, with Colonel Rommel leading a part and assisting the 17th Army in the attack on Cheum. Brigadier General Guderian, on the other hand, led another part and assisted the 20th Army in the attack on Zamošić.

"In that case, there shouldn't be any problem. Are the infantry divisions ready? Lieutenant General Zecht asked.

Colonel Rommel nodded, and through reconnaissance, they had already discovered that the Russian army had dug a long anti-tank trench a hundred meters in front of the defensive line. Anti-tank trenches up to three meters wide made it impossible for German tanks to cross at all. If you attack, you will inevitably be blocked there. But alas, the Russian army did not have anti-tank guns against tanks, otherwise it would have been enough to make the armored forces of the German army suffer. Therefore, to pass through the anti-tank trenches of the Russian army, it was not very difficult for the armored forces of the German army. At that time, it will only be necessary to use a few trucks to transport some stones and dirt to fill in the anti-tank trenches of the Russian army.

The commanders of the other three infantry divisions also nodded their heads, indicating that they were ready.

"Ten minutes later, an artillery bombardment was launched, fire preparation was carried out. Half an hour after the fire was prepared, the Panzer Corps and the 50th Infantry Division, launched an attack, tearing through the German lines in one fell swoop. Lieutenant General Zekt ordered.

"Yes, General." Everyone replied. As we all know, this time the big war is about to kick off. Whether the German 8th Army can once again achieve fruitful results in this battle depends on them.

In this battle, the German 17th Army was the first to attack, and the 20th Army was not able to attack until tomorrow. As for the 11th Army, it was used as a reserve.

On the artillery positions of the Germans, the artillery of three infantry divisions was ready, 54 150-mm heavy howitzers, 108 105-mm light howitzers and 162 75-mm field guns, already raised their barrels.

"Fire!"

With the order of the artillery commander, the artillery positions immediately began to shell.

"Boom! Rumble! ”

A door of heavy artillery, began to shoot. Under the action of huge kinetic energy, the shell smashed fiercely towards the target.