On the left side of the Red Army's 18th Assault Army, the Russian 29th Assault Cavalry Division threw the 32nd and 31st Tank Battalions into the front. The former, supported by the 2nd, 3rd and 5th companies of the 1446th Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment with about 30 guns of various types (including the 10-year SU-76 self-propelled artillery), approached the German line 900 meters along the railway line; The latter later launched an attack, but was constantly attacked by German aircraft on the way forward. Although it reached "Okchabriski" at 10:30, it was stopped by the air attack of the German dive bomber force, and about half of the tanks had been lost. The 29th Shock Cavalry Division of the Red Army was mainly opposed by the main tank units of the 2nd Battalion of the 1st SS Tank Regiment "Viking" Division. Due to the lack of relevant maps and reconnaissance materials during the attack, a large number of Red Army tanks rushed into the anti-tank trenches dug by the Soviet side itself. When the Soviet tanks began to retreat, they were fired on by German tanks and suffered heavy losses. The Red Army tanks were forced to change direction and attack the bridge on the left. As a result, they were again hit hard by the superior firepower of German tanks, and a large number of them burned up after being hit-they were out of control and collided with friendly vehicles. The wreckage of many Soviet tanks on the battlefield even blocked the way. In the fierce battle, two tanks of the German 6th Tank Company were completely destroyed, two were wounded, and the armor-piercing bullets were almost exhausted. By noon, Grey Marble Slab ,Stone Honeycomb Panel, the Germans had repulsed two Red Army tank offensives and continued to hold the high ground. Part VI Chapter 377 Battle for the Heights Updated: January 7, 2009 2:50:30 Words in this Chapter: 3150 252.2 When the battle for the front of the highland is extremely fierce. The German reserve troops were resting in the woods at the foot of the mountain. But Captain Glock, commander of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Waffen-SS Panzer Regiment, was having breakfast at his company headquarters. He had just been reprimanded by the battalion commander. Because in yesterday's battle, the bold company commander led his tank troops to attack a strong position in front of him. This is a serious violation of the combat discipline of tank units. Although for this reprimand, Glock felt incomprehensible. But he accepted the reprimand of his immediate superior resentfully. When the captain returned to the company. His company sergeant major greeted him with a steaming cup of coffee. And the loader on his tank opens the storage compartment on the tank. He took out some bread from it and handed it to his company commander. His deputy company commander reported that his 6th company was ready for battle. The whole company can use about 10 tanks. It is 85% of the company's combat effectiveness. At this time, most of the officers and men of the company are enjoying the fresh morning air at this moment. As Glock tasted the hot coffee the company sergeant gave him. Inadvertently, the body he loved turned in the direction of the front line. Although there was already a lot of gunfire outside at this time. But it was nothing to him, who had long been accustomed to artillery bombardment. But right now. What he saw made him think he was hallucinating, and there was a wall of purple smoke floating in the air. This means: "Enemy tanks!" The same signs appear at the top of the entire slope. The dreaded violet danger signal also appeared on the right side of the right embankment of the railway in the distance. All signs were immediately confirmed. On the other side of the plateau. Out of sight in the valley. The Soviets are launching a massive tank attack. And the ultimate target of the attack is the high ground in front of him. Glock quickly threw away the quilt in his hand. Then he shouted at the top of his voice, "Start the tank.". Come with me. All of them! He then grabbed the nurse, who was still standing next to him, and Malhov said, "Those animals in front of us (the German Tiger tank and the Rhino Horn Heavy Tank Destroyer) may not be able to hold.". Let's go to the hillside right now and form a line. You carry a platoon on the right. The other tanks and I are in the middle and left. The formation on the left wing looks back a little. Because I think our flank has been flanked by the enemy. We'll drive to the top of the hill. There's a firing position we dug. Fire on the Russian tanks from there. Do it at once! At that moment, the company sergeant major came over. He whispered to his company commander, "Isn't it a little inappropriate for us to do this?". After all, we should be authorized by our superiors at this time! But he hasn't finished yet. Glock gave the other side a dirty look: "What time is it now?". If the Russians get to the top of the mountain,Pietra Gray Marble, we're all dead. We'll talk about the authorization later. Here he stopped a soldier and said to him, "Go to the battalion headquarters at once and tell the battalion commander that the Russians are coming up.". We're going to fight. With a huge cloud of smoke. The soldier rode his motorcycle down the hill. Glock was already wearing headphones. Then a standard three-step boarding vehicle climbed onto the tank. Into the conning tower. Then he raised his fist high in the air and shouted, "Go at once!" " Soon their tanks of the year began to move forward. Gallop up the hillside. It's like a drill. Get in formation. And the whole formation is very precise. And this obviously accelerated the beating speed of Glock's heart at the age of 24. Because he was particularly excited to lead such a group of young soldiers with rich combat experience into battle. forustone.com