Chapter 1,069 Counterattack 1
Chapter 1069 Counterattack 1
When Alexeev was preparing to adjust his deployment, when Brusinov was preparing to pull the Eighth Army out of the quagmire of Lviv, on the flanks of the Russian Seventh Army, three Bavaria The first wave of troops has already launched, and in the air, there are 3 bomber groups, 2 fighter groups, and 1 reconnaissance aircraft group freed up, a total of nearly 300 aircraft of various types!
However, what is different from the past is that the three divisions of the Bavarian Army were split into a combat unit with a number of between 1,400 and 2,000 people, including 75MM rapid-fire guns, 105MM howitzers and 120MM mortars. In the reinforced battalion or regiment-level combat units, troops from three divisions formed a total of 15 battle groups, while the remaining infantry and heavy weapons were concentrated together. Before the Russian Seventh Army had time to shrink, the Allies' counterattack began!
"This is definitely the weirdest and most interesting battle I have ever participated in." At dawn, Second Lieutenant Michael and his assault group were heading towards the rising sun. According to the results of yesterday's reconnaissance, they should be on the 7th point, that is, half an hour later, an attack was launched on the flank of a Russian army.
The reinforced company he led did not have a single infantryman in the entire company, but there was not a single motor vehicle in sight. All the 210 people were struggling to stare at the slowly loaded bicycles, and the groups of bicycles stretched into the distance. This is really new for the second lieutenant who is used to using his own legs or riding in a car.
At this point, in front of the bike in the queue is his rucksack. On the back rack are military maps, kettles, compasses and other equipment. On the left side of the rear rack are compressed food and first aid kits that are enough for them for three days, and on the right side are ammunition. Includes 80 rounds of pistol bullets and 120 rounds of rifle bullets. There were also several grenades and some explosive devices. As for the semi-automatic rifle in his hand, it was fixed on the bracket of the bicycle. By the way, there is also a small tool box for repairing bicycles, which is fixed between the beams.
As a reinforced company, the second lieutenant's unit is equipped with 6 to 8 MG light machine guns and 2 60MM mortars, and these things can make their users worry. Now a machine gun crew consists of 6 to 8 men, one of whom carries the machine gun itself. Another person carries stands, tool boxes and other accessories. The remaining 4 to 6 machine gun crew members carry no less than 5,000 rounds of ammunition. Yes, you read that right, 5,000 rounds. These bullets are made into detachable 250-round ammunition belts. Each rifleman needs to carry 4 to 5 ammunition boxes in addition to his own rifle, clothing, food, water and first aid kit.
The mortar team is probably also assigned in this way. Each gun crew member responsible for carrying artillery shells will carry a total of about 12 to 15 rounds of artillery shells and propellant packs on both sides of his bicycle rack. But even so, the soldiers said it was easier than they normally would.
Relying on this two-wheeled vehicle, the second lieutenant and his company can ensure an assault speed of more than 10 kilometers per hour.
The daily march speed far exceeds that of infantry. Of course, if he relied solely on troops like his own, Second Lieutenant Michael would never dare to attack a Russian army. As a veteran, he knew that this seemingly small and capable unit was actually not suitable for head-on combat.
The bicycle unit is more of a reconnaissance and liaison method. As for the omnipotent force that some people say relies on a single bicycle unit as the vanguard or rear guard of the army, it is really difficult. Because the bicycle troops lacked sufficient systematic logistics and sufficient firepower. When entering the battlefield, they were still just light infantry. Bicycles only temporarily improve the mobility of the troops and the ability to transport some equipment to a limited extent. If an army relies entirely on bicycles, then it is better to fight guerrillas...
In fact, in the Viking assault group where the second lieutenant belongs, as a combat unit that can carry out tactical breakthroughs alone, the entire unit has a large number of people and equipment. There are more than 1,600 people in this commando team. There are a total of 4 infantry companies similar to second lieutenants. At the same time, in order to increase the ability to attack difficult areas, there is also a truck artillery company equipped with 6 75MM rapid-fire guns and a support company with 8 80 to 120MM mortars, plus an engineering detachment and follow-up, not counting for the time being. When it comes to the support unit in the establishment, the composition of the entire team's arms is basically complete!
Of course, the transportation and ammunition supply of these heavy weapons cannot rely on bicycles. They are all equipped with special cars or a small number of horse-drawn carriages for transportation. Take the Viking assault group as an example. The entire unit is equipped with a total of 20 trucks and 10 large vehicles. In this case, it is guaranteed that the troops can advance at least 50 kilometers per day. And this is already far faster than ordinary troops.
In terms of combat effectiveness, the weapons in the hands of these troops are absolutely excellent. On average, there is one machine gun for every 20 to 25 infantry units. The ratio of semi-automatic rifles, rifles and submachine guns is almost 1:1:1! Even without considering the huge number of machine guns, the firepower of the infantry squad alone can definitely overwhelm the Russians. Of course, if you want to ask about the actual combat situation, you have to wait and see the performance of both sides half an hour later.
"Get ready to fight! Wait until the artillery behind is in place before launching an attack!" After arriving at the assembly position, the company commander was first responsible for parking hundreds of bicycles, and then began to remove the weapons and ammunition fixed to the vehicle body. The completed personnel used the last bit of time to rest and have breakfast. 15 minutes later, with the roar of the engine, several truck guns came behind them. Then the herald conveyed the order, and he and the general strengthened with another one. The company would attack from both flanks, while artillery units would provide fire support.
The truck gun, nicknamed the Beetle, was the first to lay down its hoe. At the same time, the windshield in front of the vehicle was also pulled down. On the ring-shaped gun mount, the 75MM rapid-fire gun has a better firing range, and the ammunition cart at the rear of the car body is also opened, which is filled with 75MM fully loaded ammunition. In the distance, while the Russians were eating breakfast, the first shells fell.
Second Lieutenant Michael first crouched forward with his brothers, and then slowly straightened up after noticing that the other party did not resist the fire. Finally, when he rushed to 300 meters and saw no noteworthy fire points, Second Lieutenant Michael pressed the button He endured his emotions and didn't let the troops rush forward.
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