Romanian Eagle

The fate of the 17th and 51st Soviet divisions was thus decided. On the field without positions, encountering malicious Romanian armored units, the outcome was already expected.

On the open field, the fallen Soviet soldiers can be seen everywhere, and there are corpses and weapons everywhere. A group of Soviet prisoners with their hands raised in dejection walked towards the Ukrainian Ka in the rear under the escort of Romanian soldiers.

On the other side of the battlefield, vehicles such as tanks and armored vehicles that have ended the battle are parked aside, and the crew members are also sitting together in twos and threes to smoke and chat.

Soldiers can rest, but officers cannot rest. Distributing fuel and ammunition and directing maintenance crews to repair damaged tanks and other vehicles are also among their tasks.

And Lieutenant General Hoffman, who was the commander of the division, wasn't much better, even though these things were done by the officers below. However, tasks such as marching assignments and operational plans still require him to decide.

This is not a new battle plan placed in front of him.

"These staff were fascinated by the results of the battle, and they actually wanted to capture Kirovograd with us and the Fifth Division."

After reading the battle plan, Hoffman couldn't help complaining.

"what?"

Guderian, who was surprised by Hoffman's words, couldn't help but ask. "Isn't the Soviet army only one division in Kirovograd? I don't think it will be a problem to win Kirovograd."

"That was yesterday. Today's aviation reconnaissance found that two Soviet divisions were rapidly approaching Kirovograd. We were held back by the two Soviet divisions for too much time, and we couldn't be in them. Arrive in Kirovograd before."

Hoffman said regretfully. In fact, this is not a pity. The armored division has annihilated two Soviet divisions and crippled one division. More importantly, it has torn a big hole in the Soviet defense line, making Timoshenge passive everywhere. However, Hoffman may not know the idiom of Longwangshu, but he must understand the meaning, because of his current state of mind.

"Then what do we do next?"

Facing Guderian's question, Hoffman said. "We lost a lot of money in these two battles. Seventy-eight tanks were damaged and broke down, and twenty-three armored vehicles were unusable. Thirteen self-propelled artillery were also lost. We have dropped our combat effectiveness by 30. Now only We can reorganize the intact tanks and continue to march towards Kirovograd to help open the way for the army behind. However, the goal of capturing Kirovograd is no longer for us, so we can only encircle the points for reinforcements.”

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Guderian also knew that tanks had less of a role in cities. "Looks like that's all there is to it."

Subsequently, the armored division reorganized its troops, leaving some personnel to repair the damaged tanks and vehicles. For those that could not be repaired, try to remove the equipment, and let them wait for the subsequent replenishment of tanks and armored vehicles. Hoffman then continued towards Kirovograd with the remaining troops and a part of the 5th Division.

When Hoffman set off for Kirovograd, the 29th and 37th divisions, which were marching all the way, finally arrived at Kirovograd within the specified time.

At this time, Kirovograd was completely busy before the war, and sandbag fortifications were built at many street corners. Others, led by the army, were busy digging trenches and hanging barbed wire. Outside the city is a busy scene. A large number of traffic trenches stretched everywhere, and the machine gun fortresses also exudes the smell of fresh earth, towering at various points.

These are the results of all the residents of Kirovograd for two days and two nights. Under the mobilization of the Soviet army, almost everyone went to the position to build fortifications.

As for the officers and soldiers of the two divisions arriving in Kirovograd, many of them sat tired and rested on the side of the street. The guards and soldiers who were in charge of receiving them on the side were busy giving them water and food, which made the reception scene busy.

As the commanders of the two divisions, Major General Rod Kerr and Major General Toromanf would naturally not crowd together ordinary officers and soldiers. Under the reception of Major General Diktov, the commander of the garrison, they first went to Major General Diktov's headquarters to learn about the specific situation.

"Thank you for leading the team to support Kirovograd. Without the support of the two, I still don't know how to fight when the Romanians come to the city."

Although it was Timoshenko’s order to reinforce the 29th and 37th divisions, Major General Diktov only politely expressed his gratitude to Major General Rodker and Major General Toromanv in a manner that would not be taken for granted. .

"Where is the enemy now?"

Major General Rod Cole, the commander of the 29th Division, was the most impatient. As soon as he came up, he asked about the military situation.

"According to the current information, the 1st Armored Division of the enemy's vanguard force and part of the 5th Division have appeared in the Multimud Division west of Kirovograd. This is the information from fifteen minutes ago."

Under the guidance of Major General Diktov, everyone quickly found this small village on the map.

I saw Major General Rod Kerr frowned and said. "Then the enemy will arrive outside the city as soon as tonight."

"A night march is unlikely, I think it will be early tomorrow morning."

Major General Diktov expressed his judgment and continued to explain when he saw the inquiring eyes looking over. "At night, the enemy's alert range will be reduced to a minimum, and the Romanians already know that there are three divisions in the city's defenders. Are they not afraid of our surprise attack? And the enemy's leading troops are very tired from continuous fighting, and they also need a night's rest to replenish. Physical fitness."

The approving eyes around him have said everything, and Major General Diktov continued to speak. "As for the defensive area of ​​the two troops, this is how I arranged it."

Under the narration of Major General Diktov, the 29th Division was defended by the 29th Division from the south of the city to the Bousol Street. Major General Diktov sent someone to familiarize them with the topography here. The north of the city from Teldo Street to the Snowvale will be defended by the 37th Division, and people will also be sent to familiarize them with the terrain here.

And the west of the city facing the Romanians will be defended by his troops, which is not Major General Diktov. Rather, his troops were most familiar with this place and were more adapted to the use of the terrain.

And Chengdong will have armed militia in charge, as Chengdong farthest from the enemy handed over to the militia is not worried at all. After all, these people are all locals. With the blessing of defending their hometown from being invaded by the Romanians, their defensive ability is still trustworthy.

Now is not the time of the Great Famine in Ukraine, at this time Ukrainians still have patriotic enthusiasm for Soviet Russia. There must be a leading party, but it is impossible for a large number of people to ask to join the invaders.

After Major General Diktov had assigned the task, he said again. "We need to fight together next, for the sake of the great Soviet, we will defend the city."

"For the Soviets."