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Northwest Front Operation Schematic diagram from June 22-30, 1941
An example of a tenacious struggle with the enemy tank is the combat operation of the 9th Brigade of the Anti-tank Artillery to which the 8th Army (Major General Sobennikov). The brigade was established in the Baltic coastal special military region (changed into the Northwest Front on June 22, 1941). According to the recalls of the brigade commander of the brigade and who had participated in the Battle of the Halechin River, the brigade began to be formed in mid-May 1941, with the 636th and 670th Regiments of the Anti-tank Artillery. Polyensky arrived in the city of Sioria, Lithuania with his personnel, but the brigade had no supplies. The brigade department is located in the city itself and is preparing to conduct combat training at the summer camp in Buai Forest, 18 kilometers southwest of the city. It was here that the troops received relevant supplies.
On May 23, 1941, the brigade began regular exercises, mainly focusing on artillery firepower and organizing anti-tank firepower. On June 18, 1941, on the eve of the war, the brigade was equipped with 100% of its personnel and supplies, but only 20% of its towing vehicles.
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000000000 on June 18th, brigade commander Porsky and his regiment commands conducted reconnaissance along the Sioriai and Taurag, and prepared the deployment locations of each regiment to establish anti-tank defense. On the same day, Major General Sobennikov, the commander of the army, informed him of the situation and ordered the brigade to withdraw from the summer camp from the evening of June 18-19, occupy positions on the front lines of Vanya, Karajya and Krime, and prepare for anti-tank defense.
From June 19 to 21, the brigade's regiments built shooting positions on the route instructed by the commander of the 8th Army. The 636th Anti-tank Artillery Regiment built a shooting position near the town of Krime and the brigade’s headquarters, and the 670th Anti-tank Artillery Regiment deployed its positions north of the settlements of Кражяй and Варняй. The entire defensive front of the brigade is 46 kilometers. Part 1 of the 202nd Division of the Motorized Infantry fought in concert with the brigade. Anti-tank artillery established close cooperation with them, coordinating combat dividing lines, landmarks, signals and forward observation posts.
attacking German tank group, foreground Pz.Kpfw. IV tanks, background 2 Pz.Kpfw II
At dawn on June 22, the rumbling of the plane came from the dim sky, followed by the deafening explosion. The brigade commander conveyed the news that the war had begun to the officers and soldiers. On the afternoon of June 23, the German motorized infantry attacked the position of the 636th Anti-tank Artillery under the support of 50 tanks. With the command post issued the order: "Fire at the fascists!", the Soviet army began to fight with the invading German army. After fierce battles, the Germans were repelled and 11 destroyed tanks were left on the battlefield. Soon, the reassembled German troops launched a second attack. Lieutenant Mihalin's artillery company and other troops were cut off. He immediately organized a circular defense and fought fiercely to destroy 18 German tanks in one day. During the battle that day, the regiment destroyed a total of 59 German tanks and firmly defended the defense line.
On June 24, after receiving reinforcements, the German army attacked the brigade's positions many times. The positions of the artillery company were bombarded by the German artillery and mortar firepower and aviation firepower, but the anti-tank artillery and infantry firmly defended the defense line and repelled all German attacks. During the 2-day battle, the German army lost a total of 70 tanks. Alexander Serov, deputy instructor of the 8th Company of the 636th Regiment of the Anti-Tank Artillery, showed extraordinary heroism and courage in the battle and destroyed 18 enemy tanks.
Soviet propaganda poster - German tanks will not be able to pass the location of Soviet anti-tank gunners!
The tenacious battle in the city of Sioria continued until June 26, after which the brigade received the task of retreating to another line of defense. These men gained the first experience of fighting against enemy large tank groups. In the following days, the brigade retreated to the city of Riga and cooperated with the infantry to delay the advancement of the enemy's armored force , causing them significant losses.
At the end of June, the 9th Anti-tank Artillery Brigade established a defensive position along the Sidwina River in Riga City, covering the bridges and intersections with firepower, helping the 8th Army troops retreat along this. During the four-day battle, her firepower destroyed a large amount of enemy equipment and infantry.
Although the brigade warehouse promoted entry into the battle, did not complete the formation, and the personnel did not have enough time to train and coordinate the battle, the assigned tasks were still successfully completed. The brigade was deployed in the enemy's main attack direction, delaying the opponent's advance and increasing the stability of Soviet defense. On September 29, 1941, the brigade was revoked, and its 636th Regiment was renamed the 289th Regiment of Anti-tank Artillery on October 15, and on January 8, 1942, it was renamed the 1st Anti-tank Artillery Regiment, becoming the first guard force in the Red Army's anti-tank artillery units. The 670th Regiment, which belongs to it, was renamed the 304th Regiment of Anti-Tank Artillery on October 12, and was renamed the 5th Regiment of Anti-Tank Artillery on April 18, 1942.
Soviet anti-tank gun aimed at the enemy and opened fire
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