From the 7th Steel Company to the Synthetic Division

Dmitry was chosen as the commander-in-chief of the Red Army, which shows that he must be a real man.

The most important thing is to correct your mistakes as soon as you realize them!

The Red Army's main attack force, which was well prepared, made a big mistake at the beginning, which made Dmitri immediately realize that the answer must have been copied incorrectly.

After quickly analyzing the entire battle process, we found out where the problem lay.

The speed just couldn't keep up.

Mechanized infantry has its own protective tanks, and their charging speed is simply incomparable to that of infantry. The two are completely on not the same level.

In order to make up for the shortcomings of the Russian infantry, Dmitry quickly came up with a solution.

then.

Less than half an hour after the last wave of attacks, the Blue Army's Hill 259, whose morale had been boosted, was once again attacked by the second wave of attacks from the Red Army's joint battalion.

The first attack was still artillery fire, with a large number of shells pouring onto Ground 259.

The Blue Army defending the position still set up fortifications, and it was a "home-grown method" that had been used since World War II. Everyone hid in the air-raid shelters dug in advance.

This folk remedy is indeed very useful.

Not to mention that it is only the year 2000 now, even in the highly information-based Russia-Ukraine war more than years later, infantry combat still requires digging holes.

The blue troops on the position went into the cave to hide from the shells and had no way to defend in the trenches.

The Red Army infantry, who stayed behind and did not move last time, took advantage of the opportunity of artillery fire to suppress the Blue Army's heights and simultaneously began to approach the Blue Army's heights.

The Red Army's artillery attack stopped only when the Red Army's attacking troops arrived at the foot of the mountain.

By the time the Blue Army came out of the air-raid shelter, the infantry of the joint battalion had already rushed to the halfway point of the mountain, and were less than a hundred meters away from their position on the top of the mountain.

Although its impact speed is still not as fast as that of infantry fighting vehicles, it already poses enough threat.

In addition, the Red Army tank company at the foot of the mountain, although unable to climb up the mountain due to the limited elevation angle, their tank guns and vehicle-mounted machine guns were able to hit the Blue Army's high ground and provide cover for the attacking Red Army infantry.

Moreover, the joint operation won another infantry company, which has now moved towards the position. As long as the Red Army company in front successfully rushes to the high ground and fights a trench war with the Blue Army on the top of the mountain, all the Blue Army will be held back.

The second Red Army company will be able to rush up the mountain smoothly and take down the Blue Army position in one fell swoop.

The new offensive plan formulated by Dmitri was like a tide that continuously attacked the enemy, and it did have some level of skill.

The Blue Army company on the high ground alone would definitely not be able to withstand this wave of attacks.

pity.

Just because one Blues team can’t defend, doesn’t mean two can’t.

The 7th Steel Battalion was able to take the high ground silently, without letting the Blue Army on the high ground utter a single word, thanks to the absolute suppression of communications.

The joint operations battalion sent by the Red Army did not have a strong electronic warfare company.

Others have blocked communications in this area, but the Blue Army on the top of the mountain can contact the outside world at any time. The Blue Army Headquarters is not there to just sit there and do nothing.

The Blue Army Headquarters, which had been sensitive to the first attack by the joint battalion, immediately sent reinforcements.

The mobile reinforcement company prepared on the second line of defense began to reinforce Hill 259 at the fastest speed. Just when the Red Army reached the halfway point of the mountain, they rushed from the rear in time to join the defense.

The high ground that was just defended by only one company has now become a defense force of two companies.

The attacking Red Army company suffered!
Under the cover of the tank fire below, they had already rushed to within thirty meters of the top of the mountain, and victory was within sight.

But the Blues' defensive firepower suddenly doubled, and they were even able to come out of the trenches and attack from both sides.

The casualties of the Red Army's infantry company increased sharply. The temporary battalion commander of Zhang Ying realized that something was wrong and guessed that the Blue Army's reinforcements had arrived.

If we retreat decisively at this time, we will definitely be able to escape safely.

However, the Red Army battalion commander wanted to win so badly. With only a few dozen meters left to the high ground, victory seemed to be within reach.

Think about it again, the "weak" Chinese troops were able to capture the Blue Army's high ground in one breath.

He brought the elite troops of the Red Army with him. If the first attack failed, he would still have an excuse, but if the second attack failed again, he would have to return in disgrace.

Doesn't that mean he is inferior to the Chinese military?
The Chinese and Russian troops are now competing with each other. The unwilling Red Army battalion commander decides to take a risk and orders the infantry company to charge at all costs.

At the same time, he ordered the second infantry company to rush over at full speed to join their own troops.

We must take Hill 259 in one go!

If it were the older generation of martyrs who fought for the sake of national justice and were ready to die, and were allowed to give it a try, they would definitely be able to unleash super combat power.

However, the Russian troops participating in the exercise grew up in the Soviet Union’s hegemonic era. They had no pressure at all from childhood to adulthood, so how could they have the potential to explode?

The Red Army battalion commander wanted to fight, but the Red Army soldiers couldn't burst out.

The Blue Army already had the advantage of positional cover, and the defensive force was twice that of the attacking Red Army. If the Red Army infantry charged in at night, it would be tantamount to suicide.

They only rushed up about ten meters, and almost one-third of the infantry company was lost.

Including those who died in the previous battle, half of the company is gone.

During this crucial sprint stage, the Red Army battalion commander kept receiving reports from the front line. When he learned that the casualty rate was so high, his face was distorted with black.

They knew that if they continued to attack in this way, the first infantry company would be wiped out before the second infantry company reached the mountainside.

This way.

All the pressure fell on the battalion commander, causing beads of sweat the size of beans to appear on his forehead.

But just when the Red Army battalion commander was still hesitating and the Red Army's attack was at a disadvantage, he didn't know that a big trouble that could be called a disaster was coming.

It has always been the Red Army's artillery that bombarded the heights, but don't forget that the Blue Army also has an artillery regiment.

The Blue Army's infantry company rushed to the mountain and engaged in defensive operations. Another artillery company that came to reinforce finally set up the artillery formation.

"Bang bang bang..."

The sound of artillery fire was like thunder, echoing throughout the valley.

The shells from the Blue Army's artillery units drew a graceful arc in the sky, accurately passed over Hill 259, and flew towards the unprepared Red Army.

The infantrymen who were still running on the road became victims of this artillery attack.

Before he could even fire a single shot, he was sent into the sky.

When the first round of Blue Army's artillery shells landed, the Red Army infantry company that was still on the road was blown to pieces, and at least more than 20 infantrymen were eliminated in the smoke.

The remaining Red Army infantry were terribly frightened, but there were no air-raid shelters to hide in on the main road.

Without even the Red Army battalion commander giving any orders, all the infantrymen in the battalion dispersed and looked for favorable terrain nearby to hide.

Rushing forward under fire is a real fool.

When the joint battalion commander saw this scene, only three words popped into his mind: It's all over! !
The second infantry company could not provide support in time, and the first infantry company could not hold out for long, and even the tank company might be killed.

It was equivalent to the second wave of attack, and there was no way to turn the tide.

"retreat!!"

The Red Army battalion commander, whose morale had been completely crushed, could only issue the retreat order as quickly as possible. Even a second slower would mean a meaningless sacrifice.

The Reds can come and go as they please. Have you asked the Blues?

Obviously not!

The Blue Army could not give up the opportunity to strike hard at the enemy's downfall. The face lost at the 113th position had to be regained. They launched a fierce counterattack while the Red Army was fleeing.

The Blue Army artillery launched a fierce pursuit, and shells whizzed in like rain.

Not only did the infantry become "ghosts" under the artillery, but even the Red Army tank company that was retreating rapidly amid black smoke was also within the attack range of the Blue Army's artillery shells.

The artillery was working furiously, and the infantry was not idle either.

The Red Army infantry who had already rushed to the top of the mountain had a hard time coming up, and it was just as difficult to go down, with the Blue Army pursuing them roaring behind them.

Even the Blue Army climbed out of the trenches and chased after them on foot with guns in hand.

The morale of the Red Army was completely destroyed. The only thing on their minds was to run away quickly. They had no courage to fight back at all and only regretted that they were born with two more legs.

The main focus is on whoever runs slower will be the last one to leave.

The Blue Army turned into wild dogs fighting for bones. Whoever killed one would howl with excitement, and then continue to chase the remaining Red Army.

The Blue Army stopped pursuing the Red Army only after it was completely driven off the high ground.

And there were only a few Red Army infantrymen who were able to escape.

Ten minutes later.

The Red Army troops, who were defeated and had no weapons, returned to the safe area in the rear to count their personnel and equipment. The numbers they calculated almost made the battalion commander faint.

In this battle, three companies were dispatched for the main attack, and two artillery companies provided auxiliary fire cover.

I wanted to take Hill 259 in one go.

The result was that the infantry suffered 95 casualties, almost an entire company, and three tanks were destroyed. Together with the losses in the first attack, almost half of the tank company was lost.

Overall, half of the attacking force was gone, and no one could even reach the Blue Army's high ground.

Even the full force couldn't make it.

Now that only half of the defeated troops are left, is there still a chance to capture Hill 259?
The answer is already clear.

"How did they take the Blue Army's high ground with zero casualties?"

Recalling the battle report submitted by the 7th Steel Battalion, and comparing it with the battle he fought, the Red Army battalion commander was puzzled and his cognition was completely overturned.

It turned out that the country that he thought was weak had unknowingly grown into a giant dragon in the sky.

Shocked by the fighting power of the Chinese troops, the Red Army battalion commander had no choice but to report the battle back to the headquarters even though he was extremely reluctant.

It was impossible to hide such a terrible failure.

"Sukabret."

After reading the battle report, Dmitri was so angry that he started swearing on the spot.

A joint operations battalion consisting of five companies attacked Hill 259 which was defended by only one company, but was defeated so miserably.

An entire company and a half of elite troops were lost.

Fortunately, the Red Army battalion commander was not at the command center, otherwise Dmitri would definitely rush up, give him a good slap in the face, and ask him how he defeated the troops.

They had clearly already got the answer and copied it, and even sent out reinforced troops.

Why did it fail?
And lost so miserably?

Not only Commander-in-Chief Dmitri was confused, but all the staff officers and regimental commanders in the general command were also confused.

It is normal that they cannot figure it out because their thoughts have not reached that level yet.

When the Russians catch on as quickly as China, and invest enough military funds and resources in military reform and have modern information forces, then they will understand the secret.

The Joint Operations Battalion copied the answers and that’s why they lost so badly.

In fact, it all comes down to three points.

First of all, the two sides have different types of troops. Motorization and mechanization are completely on a different level, so how can the tactics be copied mechanically?

The standard answer is only the answer for mechanized troops, not the standard answer for motorized troops.

The second is the existence of the electronic warfare company, which is too suppressive to conventional traditional forces, equivalent to automatic rifles and broadswords.

The advantages that can be brought about by unilateral and forced suppression of communications are too great.

The Red Army had no way to suppress the enemy's communications. The Blue Army on the high ground could call for support at any time, and the blitzkrieg could easily turn into a positional war of attrition.

If it really turns into a positional war of attrition, the 7th Steel Battalion will have no choice but to give up its target.

Because he can't afford it either!
Last but not least…

The battle fought by the 7th Steel Battalion was a surprise attack. The Blue Army was unprepared and was naturally as weak as paper. They were easily defeated by the 7th Steel Battalion.

The Red Army's Joint Operations Battalion launched an offensive, and the Blue Army had learned its lesson and was prepared.

And because the defeat at Hill 113 was so tragic, all the Blues lost face, leaving them with no place to put their faces.

Now is the time when we are desperate to regain our face, and morale is at an all-time high.

The combat effectiveness is at least twice as high as usual.

The Red Army's joint operations battalion chose to attack at this time, which was equivalent to running right into the Blue Army's flaming gun muzzles. Naturally, it would take more effort to chew on the bones.

Coupled with the shortcomings of the previous two points, this ultimately led to such a tragic defeat in the attack.

The first battle launched by the Red Army ended in an extremely embarrassing result, and the main reason was that they didn't even know how they lost.

Whether it is for the sake of face or the need for readjustment, there will probably be no further action in the short term.

On the other hand, the situation is just the opposite for the Blues.

The Red Army broke through Hill 113 and lost two companies, which made the Blue Army lose face. The entire Blue Army was under great pressure and no one could laugh.

Now facing the powerful attack of the Red Army's five companies, the Blue Army not only defended the high ground, but also inflicted heavy damage on the attacking Red Army.

It's like regaining the lost face.

The dark face of the Blue Army's commander-in-chief, Markolov, melted quickly like ice meeting the sun, and his high-spirited confidence and smile reappeared.

The exercise ends here.

The Blue Army lost two companies and the Red Army lost one and a half, which meant the two sides ended up in a tie.

The Red Army has one more battalion than the Blue Army.

In the event of a tie, the Blues have the upper hand.

Markov does have a right to laugh.

pity.

His brilliant smile didn't last long. If you count carefully, it was less than two hours before it was replaced by a dark face as if he had eaten shit. (End of this chapter)