Anti-Japanese War: My equipment is infinitely refreshed

On the cruel stage of the Soviet-German War, the disastrous defeat in the Kharkov counterattack was like a heavy haze, shrouding Lieutenant General Relbako, commander of the Soviet 3rd Guards Tank Army.

At that time, the armored forces he assembled with great ambition were like lambs to be slaughtered. As soon as they completed the assembly, they collapsed in an instant under the crazy baptism of tens of thousands of artillery shells from the German army.

The entire armored division was ruthlessly wiped out before it could even fire a single shell.

This nightmarish failure almost put him in court-martial.

Fortunately, with Zhukov's full recommendation, he was able to avoid blame and reorganize the 3rd Guards Tank Army.

This time, the clarion call for the counterattack plan was sounded, and Lieutenant General Rerbacco was determined to avenge the previous defeat and volunteered to take the lead.

"What is the current battle situation? Have we broken through the enemy's defense line?" Lieutenant General Relbaco asked anxiously with a frown in the front-line command post. His eyes were full of urgency and determination, as if he wanted to see through the fog of this war at a glance.

"Report, the entire Colinch area is mired in fierce fighting. Our troops pay a heavy price for every inch they advance." A signalman was sweating profusely, with a hint of fatigue and tension in his voice.

"This is not the point, what I need is the result!" Lieutenant General Relbac waved his hands impatiently, his tone was firm and decisive. In his heart, the process was indeed difficult, but at this moment he only cared about the fruits of victory.

The chief of staff stepped forward and added solemnly: "The Germans adopted an extremely cunning and flexible defensive tactic. They would not hold a position to the death, and often suddenly retreated when we were about to break through. But just when we thought we had succeeded, they would quickly gather in a place we least expected and launch a fierce counterattack. Moreover, they were equipped with a large number of automatic firearms, and our troops suffered extremely heavy losses. However, fortunately, we still broke through many of the enemy's positions."

"Well, have you found the enemy's armored forces?" Lieutenant General Relbak frowned slightly and continued to ask.

He knew very well that in this clash of steel torrents, the movements of the armored forces would determine the direction of the war.

"We haven't discovered any large-scale armored clusters yet. What have appeared so far are small armored units, usually in company units, or at most at battalion level," the chief of staff replied.

"However, these small armored units are very powerful and can often fight one against five or even ten."

Upon hearing this, Lieutenant General Relbac couldn't help but look surprised.

If it were two years ago, he might have found this unremarkable, but now, the Soviet T-34 tank has excellent performance and is no less powerful than the German Panther tank. Even several T-34 tanks working together to besiege a Tiger tank have a chance of winning. How could there be such a huge disparity in the casualty ratio?
"What kind of tank is it?" Lieutenant General Relbak frowned and asked.

He was in charge of intelligence work and was extremely sensitive to the emergence of new weapons.

In his opinion, if the enemy really had a large number of new tanks, then the entire combat plan would need to be readjusted.

"It is said that they are King Tiger tanks, but there are not many of them, probably only a few dozen." The chief of staff said in a low voice with a serious expression.

"Then send more tanks to encircle them. No matter what kind of tank it is, it will be destroyed in front of our T-34 tanks!" Lieutenant General Relbak slammed the table, his eyes flashing with confidence.

He knew very well that the 3rd Guards Tank Army had nearly 2,000 tanks, plus auxiliary vehicles, a total of 2,500. In his mind, with such a huge steel force, it was enough to crush any enemy.

"As for the Air Force, let them increase the intensity of bombing on enemy positions. I believe that under the powerful offensive, victory will belong to us!" Lieutenant General Relbac straightened his back and said proudly.

"Yes! We will achieve final victory!" The chief of staff also stood at attention and responded in a loud voice.

His eyes were full of trust in his commander and desire for victory.

With an order from Lieutenant General Relbacco, the entire Colinch area was once again ignited by war, and the fighting became increasingly fierce.

The Soviet 3rd Guards Tank Army, like a roaring steel beast, launched wave after wave of fierce attacks on the German positions.

The German 5th Infantry Division was like a tenacious dam, holding its position and desperately resisting the Soviet attack.

In this fierce battle, the Soviet army's goal gradually became clear, and their spearhead was aimed directly at General Hoth's Third Armored Group.

The Third Armored Group is the elite armored force in the Center Army Group, second only to the Second Army Group. Once it is destroyed, the entire Center Army Group will lose its ability to counterattack.

"Commander, let us attack! If we go on like this, we won't be able to hold our defense line!" The commander of the 12th Armored Division looked anxious as he looked at Admiral Hoth, almost begging.

His eyes were full of reluctance and anxiety. As an armored commander, he longed to charge into battle rather than passively take a beating.

"No!" Admiral Hoth shook his head without hesitation, his eyes calm and firm. "The other party is Lieutenant General Relbak, who has nearly 2,000 tanks.

Your 12th Armored Division has only 170 tanks, and most of them are Panzer IVs.

Facing such a large number of T-34 tanks, a rash attack would not only fail to win, but also lead to being surrounded by the enemy. "

"And judging from the current offensive, the Soviet army's target is our Third Armored Group. Counterattacking at this time will undoubtedly give them an opportunity." Admiral Hoth further explained. His voice was steady and powerful, and every word revealed his accurate judgment of the battlefield situation.

The commander of the 12th Armored Division sighed and said helplessly: "But how can we stop the enemy's steel torrent with just the infantry division?"

"Don't worry about that. Marshal Model has already dispatched a batch of Panzerfausts to the front line. The anti-tank capability of the infantry division has been greatly enhanced." Admiral Hoth said calmly.

"In addition, Marshal Manstein is on the way to support us. He will lead the newly formed Second Armored Group to launch a counterattack. By then, there will be countless battles waiting for us. Now, everyone's task is to take the time to rest and repair the tanks. Don't let me down when the time comes." There was a hint of expectation in Admiral Hoth's tone, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

Hearing about the Second Armored Group, the commander of the 12th Armored Division had a look of doubt and expectation in his eyes. He nodded slightly and said, "The Soviet army has three million troops. Can they launch a counterattack with just one armored group?" In his mind, the Soviet army was too powerful, and the support of one armored group seemed to be a drop in the bucket.

"This time is different, you will know when the time comes. Perhaps it won't be long before you will replace your tanks with more powerful ones. Forget it, let's not talk about this, go and rest, we won't need you for the time being." Admiral Hoth smiled mysteriously, then waved his hand, signaling the commander of the 12th Armored Division to withdraw.

"Yes!" Although the commander of the 12th Armored Division still had countless doubts in his mind, he still firmly obeyed the order and turned back to the camp to rest.

"I hope the infantry can hold their positions." Admiral Hoth muttered to himself as he looked at the battlefield in the distance. His eyes were full of worry and expectation. The infantry's perseverance would be the key to the outcome of this war.

On the front line, officers and soldiers of the German 5th Infantry Division looked at the newly delivered weapons with curiosity.

"Sir, what is this? Why does it look somewhat similar to Iron Fist?" A young soldier asked with a puzzled look on his face, holding the new weapon.

"This is indeed the Iron Fist, but it is an upgraded version. Its armor-piercing power has become stronger, and its range has reached 60 meters." The officer in charge of the escort explained with a smile, his face was filled with a confident smile, as if he was showing the soldiers an invincible weapon. "So powerful? Is it true?" A captain opened his mouth in surprise, his eyes full of doubt.

"Whether you believe it or not, you will know in a moment." The officer in charge of the escort did not explain much, but just smiled mysteriously.

At this moment, a cry broke the silence of the battlefield: "The tanks are coming!" In an instant, everyone immediately lay down in their positions, ready for battle.

"Damn it, so many tanks, damn it, prepare cluster grenades!" The captain saw the densely packed Soviet tanks rushing towards him, cursed angrily, and shouted orders to the soldiers around him.

"No, this is a good opportunity to test its power." As he said this, the officer in charge of the escort quickly picked up the Panzerfaust and, through the scope, steadily aimed at a T-34 tank that was in the front.

"Swish!" An armor-piercing bullet, trailing a long flame, rushed towards the T-34 tank like a flash of lightning.

Under the astonished gaze of the crowd, the armor-piercing bullet hit the target accurately, and the T-34 tank was instantly blown up with a deafening explosion. The flying tank fragments were like sharp blades, injuring many Soviet soldiers following behind.

"Good job!" The German soldiers cheered excitedly, and their morale was instantly ignited. This successful shooting gave them hope of fighting against the Soviet tanks.

However, the Soviet offensive did not stop because of this setback.

T-34 tanks continued to surge like a tide, launching wave after wave of attacks on the German positions. The battlefield was filled with smoke, explosions, and gunfire, like a symphony of death.

In this fierce battle, both sides paid a heavy price.

The Soviet tanks were constantly hit by the German Panzerfaust rocket launchers, igniting raging fires; and the German positions were gradually crumbling under the fierce attacks of the Soviet army.

But neither side had any intention of retreating. They all knew that the outcome of this battle would determine the situation on the entire Soviet-German battlefield.

As the battle continued, Lieutenant General Relbac realized that this battle was far more difficult than he had imagined.

The German army's resistance was extremely tenacious. Their flexible defensive tactics and new weapons caused huge losses to the Soviet army.

But he was not discouraged by this. On the contrary, he became more determined to win.

"Continue to increase the intensity of the attack and break through the enemy's defense line at all costs!" Lieutenant General Relbaco once again issued the order to attack. His eyes were full of determination, as if he was announcing to the enemy that he was determined to win this war.

On the German side, General Hoth was also closely monitoring the situation on the battlefield.

He knew that the Soviet offensive would not stop easily and they had to be fully prepared. He constantly adjusted the defense line and strengthened the defense force, while also looking forward to the early arrival of Marshal Manstein's Second Panzer Group.

On this battlefield, every soldier is fighting for his country and what he believes in. Their blood dyed the land red, their lives disappeared in the flames of war, but their spirits will always remain on this battlefield.

This steel confrontation in the Colinch area will become an unforgettable memory in the history of the Soviet-German War, witnessing the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, as well as the tenacity and courage of mankind in war.

Time passed quietly in the fierce battle, and the situation on the battlefield became increasingly tense.

Although the Soviet tank cluster suffered heavy losses, they continued to advance forward with their tenacious fighting spirit and numerical advantage.

The German army relied on its solid defense lines and advanced weapons to fight desperately, and the two sides fell into a stalemate.

Lieutenant General Relbac stood in the command center, looking at the ever-changing battle lines on the map, feeling extremely anxious.

He knew that this was not a solution and he had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible. So he began to re-examine the entire battle situation and think about new tactics.

"We can't attack blindly like this anymore. The German defense is too tenacious. We need to change our tactics and find their weaknesses," Lieutenant General Rerbac said to the chief of staff.

"However, the German army's flexible defense tactics make it difficult for us to find their weaknesses. They are always changing their positions, making it difficult for us to defend ourselves," the chief of staff said helplessly.

"No, they must have weaknesses. We must carefully analyze their patterns of action and find their flaws," Lieutenant General Relbak said firmly.

At the same time, on the German position, the soldiers of the 5th Infantry Division were also struggling.

They had been fighting for several days in a row and were exhausted both physically and mentally, but they still held on to their posts.

"Brothers, hold on a little longer! Reinforcements will be here soon!" a German officer shouted loudly, his voice full of encouragement and motivation.

"Yes, we can't let the enemy break through our defense line!" The soldiers responded one after another, their eyes full of firmness and determination.

However, just when the two sides were in a stalemate, an unexpected news came.

Field Marshal Manstein's Second Panzer Group had arrived near the battlefield, ready to launch a counterattack at any time.

This news boosted the morale of the German soldiers, and they seemed to see the dawn of victory.

For the Soviet army, this news was undoubtedly a heavy blow.

Lieutenant General Relbaco realized that the situation had become more serious and he had to break through the enemy's defense line as soon as possible before the Germans launched a counterattack.

"Immediately adjust the deployment, concentrate all forces, and launch the final attack on the German defense line!" Lieutenant General Relbak issued the final order.

As the order was issued, the Soviet tank group launched another fierce attack.

They rushed towards the German positions like a group of crazy beasts.

The German army was not willing to be outdone. They used the weapons in their hands to tenaciously resist the Soviet attack.

On the battlefield, smoke filled the air and flames shot up into the sky. Soldiers from both sides fought a desperate battle on this land, and lives were lost every second. This steel confrontation in the Colinch area has reached the most critical moment, and the winner is about to be revealed. (End of this chapter)