Romanian Eagle

Conflicts in Rosu have dwindled over time, and the gunfire on the border has gradually subsided. But both parties knew that this was just the last calm before the storm.

And Lerkov, one of the Ukrainian card defenders, can also feel this. However, as an honorable soldier in the Soviet army, Lerkov had the duty and responsibility to guard the country.

So today, his company will be the guardian of the Soviet defense, defending the front lines. The position is located just behind the border and is part of the Ukrainian defense. After the clashes broke out in Helmek, his 35th Division spent three days fortifying. The entire position is composed of three lines of defense, distributed around the Ukrainian card, to protect the border town.

And his company's turn is today's guard duty, so Lerkov is on duty at Sentinel No. 3 with a weapon. Post No. 3 is located close to the border line west of Ukraine Kar. There is an open area here, and as long as you stand on the outpost, you can monitor the entire area. It is also at the first level of the border, especially when the war is clouded, and it is necessary to have someone here to observe the Romanian side at any time.

However, there are times when observing trends is boring, and Lerkov's comrades can't help but say. "Lerkov, when did we Romanians fight. It's too uncomfortable to be so tense all the time."

"How do I know this, it is estimated that the superior will inform you when the time comes."

"These Romanians are so nasty, I will let them know how good I am with the gun in my hand."

"Can you be quiet, Sikov, and listen to Father Mosov in the company saying that these Romanians are very powerful. Be careful to watch the movements around you, don't be touched by them."

Lerkov's words made Sikov pursed his lips, and he said disdainfully. "That old guy knew that he boasted that he had fought the White Bandit Army before, or that he was afraid of it because he was injured in the battle with the Romanians. Besides, we have developed so fast in recent years, and we have not been what we used to be. I am not afraid. What about those Romanians, and these hateful Romanians still occupy so much of our territory, if the government hadn't been out of peace, they would have killed them. These Romanians don't know how to be grateful and dare to provoke the Soviets, wait for me."

"stop"

Lerkov suddenly interrupted the chatter of his comrades.

"What's the matter, Lerkov."

Lerkov said seriously. "Listen carefully, is there any sound?"

"Where did the sound come from?"

"Do not talk.

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Trying to listen carefully, Sikov heard a faint rumbling sound at this time.

"It's kind of like the sound of a tractor, I can't hear it clearly."

"I heard it too."

"Go and report to the platoon leader."

Sikov, who did not dare to neglect, crawled off the post.

Lerkov, who was on duty at the sentry, opened his eyes wide and looked in the direction of the sound, but because the weather was not good, he couldn't see what was coming from.

After a while, their platoon commander, Bekonov, went to the post with his binoculars, and it was obvious that Sikoff had informed him. And the pair of binoculars in his hand is not assigned to him, but the standard configuration of the sentry, whoever is on duty can use it.

"Which direction did it come from?"

The platoon leader didn't talk nonsense when he came up, and asked Lerkov directly.

Lerkov said with his finger pointing in the direction from which the voice came. "It's here."

And Lerkov's words made Bekonov, the platoon leader, stunned. This direction is in Romania. He quickly raised the telescope in his hand and began to observe the movement in this direction.

In the end, it is the convenience of the telescope. Lerkov can't see the situation here, which is different in the eyes of the platoon leader Bekonov. He saw a group of tanks and armored vehicles driving towards this side. Depending on the situation, these Romanians are going to call.

"No, the enemy is coming."

After Bekonov gave a secret cry, he immediately shouted at the bottom. "Hurry up and call the Ukrainian card. The enemy is coming. There are hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles."

There is a direct telephone line to the Ukrainian card in the outpost, which is also to transmit military information in a timely manner.

And after the call was over, Bekonov immediately retreated to the rear with his platoon. The role of the sentry is to play an early warning role.

And combat is not its requirement, so there is nothing wrong with the orders of the platoon leader Bekonov.

When Bekonov retreated with his own people, a large command vehicle followed behind the tank armored vehicle they found. In this command vehicle, Lieutenant General Hoffman was talking with a German officer.

"Major Guderian, I think you have something to say to me before. Are you wondering about my attack."

"Yes General, this attack without artillery preparations reduces the intensity of the attack."

That's right, Lieutenant Colonel Guderian is the one who will shock the world in the future. Now he's preaching his mechanized concept, the new idea that tanks will dominate the ground battlefield.

However, unlike history, Romania is currently ahead of Germany in the use of tanks. Hoffman formed the world's first armored division, which made Guderian very interested in Romania. So in 1929, Guderian successfully applied to become an exchange officer and came to Romania for military exchange. And he succeeded in attracting Hoffman's attention with his insights into the use of his tanks, so he asked it to the armored division for further communication.

Of course, during this period, the still inexperienced Guderian learned a lot from Hoffman. And his sometimes unique speeches can also inspire Hoffman's use of armored forces. The two of them were brilliant in the armored division. There are even rumors that this lieutenant colonel Guderian can fully play the role of deputy commander. Because Lieutenant General Hoffman trusts him very much.

And this time the offensive against the Soviet Union, Hoffman took it with him.

So in the face of Guderian's inquiry, Hoffman explained his arrangement.

"You're right, it is indeed against common sense to attack without artillery. But what is our mission this time?"

In the end, it is worthy of Guderian, and it is clear at one point. "It's speed. The mission this time is to quickly break the line of defense of the 35th Division of the Soviet Army garrisoned in Ukraine. According to the previous tactical arrangement, the artillery attack would have taken at least several hours, but this time the artillery attack was cancelled. The main force broke through the enemy's position."

Hoffman was very satisfied with Guderian's answer. "And we're not without artillery. The Jackal self-propelled artillery can do this, and it can keep up with our speed."