USSR 1941

  Chapter 846 Bombing

  The behavior of the Soviet "Il-2" attack aircraft not dodging or evading and completely ignoring the German fighter planes caused the German pilots to be puzzled.

  The adjutant asked loudly while driving a fighter plane at an "Il-2": "What's wrong with them? We beat them stupid?!"

   "Obviously not, Colin!" Colonel Niels replied: "They are waiting for the target!"

   "What is waiting for the target?" The adjutant still didn't understand: "Why don't they wait while maneuvering?"

   "See the rocket pods under their wings?" Nils explained. "They all carry rockets, all of them!"

   Colonel Niels understood the adjutant when he said this, and other German pilots also understood.

This is not difficult to understand. Although rockets have many advantages compared to dropping bombs, for example, they can be launched from a long distance without flying over the target, and it is easier to form a spread attack with a large number of bombs (Note: Aerial bombs are heavy but small in number) , which is more suitable for bombing solid fortifications rather than dispersing and destroying targets that are evenly distributed in large numbers, such as infantry).

  But the disadvantage of the rocket is also obvious, that is, it needs to know the target's position more accurately... It is not necessary to know the data when throwing the bomb. The big deal is to fly at low altitude and constantly adjust the attitude, and then drop the bomb when the distance is close. Rockets are launched from a long distance, if you don't know the more accurate position data, it's basically like a blind man feeling an elephant.

   "So, they're waiting for a signal from ground forces?" the adjutant said.

   "Yes!" Colonel Niels replied: "The headquarters is wrong. If these rockets are successfully launched, Butur will be finished!"

  The adjutant couldn't help screaming: "We should warn them!"

   "Do you think it's too late?" Colonel Niels replied: "We have already entered the airspace of Butur Village! Instead of spending time warning, it is more realistic to shoot down a few more targets!"

   Just as he was talking, Niels saw a little light from the porthole, and then the fire quickly became brighter. It was very conspicuous in the dark night, like a beacon light in the sea.

   "It's coming!" Niels sighed, and then ordered: "Don't give up, disrupt their rhythm!"

The German pilots immediately speeded up, and some even gave up the step of hitting the rear cabin gunner first and then the aircraft's vital points, and directly fired after the tail... This gave the "Il-2" rear cabin gunner room to play, So "da da da" in the rain of bullets coming and going, the Soviet and German air forces shot down each other's fighter planes.

   However, the number of German fighters is still too small after all, and they are powerless at this time.

   "Fire!" Gavriel ordered.

Dozens of "Il-2" launched an attack on the target in an instant, and the rockets made a whistling sound and went straight to the flames with bright lines... The German fighter planes were divided into three parts to attack, although they could be successful interfere with each target, but it also means that the targets in the three directions cannot be wiped out, so the rockets can attack Butur Village from different directions.

You must know that each aircraft of the 1942 "Il-2" can carry eight 132MM caliber rockets, and the surviving thirty-seven "Il-2" have 296 large-caliber rockets. The entire village of Butur exploded into a sea of ​​flames, and the ammunition of the German army was ignited from time to time, causing bursts of explosions. (Note: "Il-2" models after December 1942 only carry four 82MM caliber rockets, mainly because the "Katyusha" rockets have been equipped in large quantities, and the rockets are no longer necessary. precious air force to launch)

Among them, there were a few train artillery shells in Butur village that had not had time to be withdrawn. One of them was preparing to be hoisted and transported to the train by the railroad track, but it was suddenly bombed by the dense rocket shells indiscriminately. It was detonated...Just hearing a loud "boom", a cloud of smoke like a mushroom cloud exploded in the fire, which was very conspicuous because the flames from the shells were all around, and the Soviet soldiers a few kilometers away Can see clearly.

   At this time, there was no need for Veniamenko's order. Vessarion jumped out of the trench and shouted: "Comrades, the last moment has come. Drive all these invaders out! Go!"

   "Come on!" shouted the paratroopers and rushed towards Butur village with their bayonets upright.

In the village of Butur, the German soldiers had long been bombarded by the rockets and the cannon shells. Even if they were not killed, they were stunned and injured. Helpless, I could only watch them getting closer and closer...then the bayonet flashed and pierced into the chest.

  The entire battle lasted only ten minutes, and the Soviet army completely occupied Butur Village.

   This can hardly be said to be a battle, but to collect the corpse.

When the 51st Army Command received the telegram of victory from Vissarion, Veniamenko suppressed his excitement and ordered: "Very good, Comrade Vissarion! But we have not won yet, you organize defense immediately, the weather is getting worse." It’s about to light up, and the enemy’s air force and reinforcements will arrive soon, and you must hold on to Butur Village for at least an hour, understand?”

   "Yes, Comrade Veniamenco!" replied Vissarion.

  There was a burst of cheers in the headquarters.

  Venyamenko hugged Shulka excitedly, and said: "Great, Comrade Shulka! You succeeded again, you defeated them and saved our troops!"

   This can indeed be said to be a reversal, because if Butur Village cannot be taken down, the paratroopers will be waiting to die.

  But now... Although Butur Village may not be able to hold on, at least there is hope.

   Then, another good news came from Butur Village.

   "We found eight anti-aircraft guns in the ammunition depot, 88MM anti-aircraft guns!" Vissarion said, "There are also a lot of matching ammunition, and there are also many anti-aircraft machine guns!"

   That is an underground ammunition depot, which was specially built by the German engineer battalion for the Dora cannon.

It is not surprising that there will be so many anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns, because the "Dora" cannon is deployed in the rear. In principle, what it needs to worry about is the enemy's air force...Infantry must break through the German defense line to threaten "Dora", and that's almost impossible.

  The Air Force's sneak attack on the "Dora" cannon is hard to guard against.

   Therefore, the troops protecting the "Dora" cannon around Butur Village are almost all anti-aircraft troops, and they need to be equipped with a large amount of anti-aircraft firepower.

   Of course, these troops need to be prepared for equipment replacement and supplementation.

  The equipment used for supplementation is to be transported to Butur Village and stored in the underground warehouse first.

  (end of this chapter)