The troops sent by Vatutin to Bhutovo were the 5th Army of the Sugu Tank.

The 5th Guard Tank Army is actually an old opponent of the German army. Its original number was the 4th Tank Army. It had participated in the Kiev Defense War and the Stalingrad Defense War. Because of its excellent performance in the Stalingrad Defense War, it was approved to join the "Guards".

After joining, the number was "Red Army Guard Tank 5th Army". Several troops under their jurisdiction were changed to the 20th, 21st, 22nd Guard Tank Brigade and the 6th Guard Mobucharging Brigade.

It was called one of the three most elite tank troops by the Soviet army, with more than 400 tanks, and most of them were T34 tanks. Only the reconnaissance forces and the 6th Guards Motor Infantry Brigade were equipped with light tanks.

In Vatutin's idea, it should not be a problem to use this elite tank 5th Army to block the German armored army in the direction of Bhutovo.

In theory, this is indeed not a problem.

Because the 5th Army of the Sugu Tanks is also an elite force that has been through the battlefield for a long time, the defense and firepower of the T34 tanks are comparable to that of the German No. 3 and No. 4 tanks.

(Note: At this time, tank No. 3 and No. 4 have been replaced with 75MM caliber anti-tank guns, which are comparable to the 76MM caliber artillery of the Soviet T34 tank)

At the same time, the 48th German Armored Army had been fighting on the battlefield for two days and its combat effectiveness had declined, while the 5th Su Guard Tank Army was completely a new force.

More importantly... The 5th Army of the Soviet Guards Tanks has more than 400 tanks, which is almost twice that of the 48th German Armored Army.

Vatujing even outlined a blueprint in his mind. If Su Weitan can block the 48th German Panzer Army on the right wing in the 5th Army and even defeat it, then the German Panzer Army with the "elephant" (SS 2nd Panzer Army) will become an isolated army. At that time, the Voronezh Front will be able to put the 2nd Panzer Army in and encircle and annihilate it as originally planned.

But ideals are always full, but reality is very skinny.

The Soviet army's reaction was quickly spread to the German command.

Just as Vatuting did not expect the German army to attack in two directions, the Soviet army's actions were also beyond General Hort's expectations.

After thinking about it, Hort said, "The Soviets thought they could block our attack!"

"Yes!" said Lieutenant General Kirchner: "We found that a large number of enemy tanks gathered in front!"

"We did not find any signs of the enemy gathering!" Lieutenant General Walter said: "They just buried the tanks in the soil and used anti-tank guns to build a fire pocket array. It is obvious that the Soviets chose to launch a counterattack with weak combat power!"

Lieutenant General Walter is indeed an annoying "colleague" and there is no need for him to say these words. Although it is true in some ways, it is not because of quality and just because they are SS, and there is nothing to be boast about.

In other words, Qin Chuan had every reason to believe that if the 48th Panzer Army could have equipment and configurations like the SS 2nd Panzer Army, its combat effectiveness would be much stronger than the 2nd Panzer Army of the SS.

Lieutenant General Kirchner gritted his teeth and didn't say anything. He had learned to endure this bastard.

But Qin Chuan was not like this.

"That's great!" Qin Chuan said: "The Soviets were fooled!"

"What?" Walter couldn't help but look at Qin Chuan in confusion: "Lieutenant Colonel, what do you mean?"

"Is it difficult to understand my words?" Qin Chuan replied: "The Soviets were fooled!"

Walter was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Lieutenant Colonel, what you mean is that you have successfully made the Soviets think that the 48th Armored Army is the weaker side, so they concentrate their efforts to attack our left wing, right?"

"Yes, General!" Qin Chuan nodded: "Look, it's not difficult to understand, isn't it?"

"You are so humorous, Lieutenant Colonel!" Walter put on his signature smile with a little disdainful smile.

"Maybe!" Qin Chuan was too lazy to pay attention to Walter, and said to Holt: "General, I think it's time to let the 1st Infantry Regiment enter the position!"

"But..." said Hort: "They did not withdraw from the middle, not only did they not, but even strengthened the defense there, your helicopters..."

"General!" Qin Chuan replied: "The 48th Armored Army only penetrated 11 kilometers deep into the enemy, and this section of the road has always been under the control of our army. In other words, we do not need helicopters at all, we only need cars to arrive at the front line quickly and safely!"

Huo Te nodded in agreement.

Walter on the other side beat him up: "So, Lieutenant Colonel. What do you mean is that because there is the First Infantry Regiment, the 48th Armored Army is stronger than us?"

"Isn't it possible?" Qin Chuan asked back.

Walter looked at Qin Chuan like a monster.

"Lieutenant Colonel!" said Walter, "Although I know you are a 'Legend Sergeant' and although I know that the First Infantry Regiment has made many military achievements,... the battlefield is not something that can be won by some cleverness. I mean, it is not always so lucky! So I advise you to consider your strength more!"

"Thank you very much, General Walter!" Qin Chuan replied: "I know what I am doing!"

Qin Chuan could understand why General Walter said so.

ME63 is a high-level secret, and except for a few people, it keeps confidentiality from other unrelated people. General Walter is of course one of the scope of confidentiality... This is actually in line with the spirit of Hitler's confidentiality order.

Therefore, Lieutenant General Walter simply thought that Qin Chuan and his 1st Infantry Regiment could play a role, which should be used to use helicopters to maneuver quickly.

But now Qin Chuan is going to abandon the helicopter and switch to the front line with a car, which makes Lieutenant General Walter incredible.

You should know that the Soviets invested in tanks, hundreds of tanks.

The 48th Armored Army only invested one infantry regiment...hundreds of tanks against one infantry regiment?

No need to think about it, this must be a state of absolute scrutiny.

But Qin Chuan ignored Walter. What he thought was his business, and what the result was... It would not change because of Walter's ideas, and his destiny was always in his own hands.

General Hort knew about ME63, but he didn't explain anything. After thinking for a while, he said, "I agree with your request, Lieutenant Colonel. However, I suggest you better march at night, you know the reason!"

"Yes, general!" Qin Chuan replied.

Qin Chuan did know the reason. At this time, air supremacy was not entirely in the hands of the German army, especially the majority of German fighter jets and bombers were used for the coordination of the SS 2nd Armored Army, which made the 48th Armored Army insufficient defense of the transportation line.
Chapter completed!