Burning Moscow

In the next week, when our Army Group was fighting the Germans on two fronts at the same time, the troops deployed to the south of Kiev, in addition to the 27th Army and the 40th Army, were still conducting routine offensives. The main force of the army traveled north along the Dnieper River and made a secret transfer to the landing site of Liujieri.

On October 31st, Kistyakov looked at the mountains of battle reports on the table and asked me sadly: "Comrade Commander, we have been fighting the Germans for a week. The current casualties of all divisions have exceeded. Half. I don’t know how long do we have to fight such a battle?"

Hearing the complaints made by Kistyakov, both Bezikov and Kirilov remained silent unexpectedly. Seeing several people cast their eyes on me, I knew I had to say a few words. I coughed gently, cleared my throat, and said, "Comrades commanders, I know that the casualties of the troops have been a bit big recently, but in order to defend our great motherland, no matter how great the price is, I think It's worth it."

Hearing what I said, Kistyakov couldn't help but sighed slightly, lowered his head and continued to look at the various battle reports and telegrams in front of him. But Bezikov asked curiously: "Comrade Commander, in your estimation, when will our attack from the north begin?"

As soon as Bezikov finished speaking, I noticed that Kistyakov, who was looking down at the document, was shocked. It was Bezikov's words that stimulated him. In order to whet his appetite, I deliberately did not answer Bezikov’s question, but turned to ask Kirilov: "By the way, Comrade Military Commissioner, if I remember correctly, General Romanov’s guerrilla army It should be in the north of Kiev, right?"

"Yes, when Kiev broke through, he led a part of his troops to the north. Now he is active in Chernobyl and Pripyat." Kirilov said thoughtfully: "I miss him After getting the information, we will definitely lead the troops to go south and join our main force."

"Comrade Military Commissioner, if this is the case, it won't be long before we can join General Romanov." Akhromeyev said infinitely, "Maybe we can still see many comrades who thought we had already sacrificed. It."

Akhromeyev’s words reminded me of Pantaiyev, whose whereabouts were unknown. Although he was a little narrow-minded, he was also a very capable commander. It would be a shame to sacrifice.

While I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard Kirilov ask me: "By the way, Lida, you have not answered the question that the Chief of Staff asked you just now. When do you think the main force of our army will face from the north? Does Kiev launch an offensive?"

Hearing that Kirilov also raised this question, Kistyakov did not lower his head again, but turned his eyes to me, waiting for me to give everyone a satisfactory answer.

I saw that everyone's eyes were focused on themselves, and I knew that if you didn't tell your own judgment, you would never let it go.

"Well, since everyone wants to hear my judgment, let me talk about it." I stood up, walked to the map hanging on the wall, picked up the explanation stick against the wall, pointed to the map and said "Comrades commanders, in the past few days of fierce battle between our group army and the enemy, the main force of the front army has moved north along the Dnieper River and quietly transferred to the Liujieri Landing Field. Due to the heavy rains, the roads in many sections were covered. It's muddled, so it will have a great impact on the troops' march."

"Well, Lida, we all know what you said." Kirilov interrupted me and urged impatiently: "Just tell me, according to your judgment, the main force of the front army Someday we will launch an offensive from the north of Kiev."

I held the explanation stick in both hands, looked at Kirilov, and said with a smile: "Comrade Military Committee, you are embarrassing me a little bit. I am neither the commander of the front army nor the chief of staff of the front army. Why did the army launch an offensive? I don’t know."

As soon as I finished speaking, Akhromeyev respectfully said: "Just talk about your judgment, Comrade Commander."

"Tomorrow is November 1, and there is still a week before the great October Revolution." I smiled and said to everyone: "According to the tradition of our army, on this memorable day, we will get some special The result of the battle. So I boldly analyzed that our army’s offensive against Kiev from the north will begin tomorrow and will completely liberate this heroic city on the Dnieper River by November 7."

"It makes sense, it makes sense." As soon as I finished speaking, Bezikov echoed loudly: "I think Comrade Commander is right. With Marshal Zhukov's character, he will definitely demand the troops on November 7th. In the past, the city was liberated to present our great holiday."

"Full plan, now until October Revolution Day, there is only one week left." Kistyakov said with a serious expression: "Don't attack now. If something accident happens in the middle, then it will be before the 7th. , I think it is very difficult for us to complete the arduous and glorious task of liberating Kiev."

"Comrade commanders, when the attack on Kiev is to be launched, this is still up to the commander of the front army, and we will also analyze it in private." After I said these few words, I immediately ordered Ahrome Yev: "Major, call the observation station to the north and ask them to closely monitor the movements of the friendly forces. If they find anything unusual, report to the headquarters immediately."

Hearing this somewhat inexplicable order from me, Akhromeyev asked confusedly: "Comrade Commander, can I ask, is there any difference in what is meant?"

"Major, you and I all know that the friendly forces are launching an offensive against Kiev from the south, just to attract the attention of the Germans." I said carefully: "If the observations find that their attack on the Germans suddenly intensified, such as Talking about the artillery preparation before the attack, the number of artillery used has increased, and the preparation time has been longer. These are all strange performances~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Understand?"

"Understood," Akhromeyev's mind is very useful, and as soon as I explain it so briefly, he fully understands it, "I will call the observation station."

After noon, the observation post called, and Akhromeyev, who answered the call, came over and reported to me: "Comrade Commander, the observation post reported that the friendly forces carried out a long battle against the enemy’s defensive positions. After hours of shelling, the infantry attacked the enemy under the cover of two tank battalions."

"Thank you, Comrade Major." I turned my head and said to Kistyakov who was sitting next to me: "Comrade Deputy Commander, it seems that our full-scale offensive will begin tomorrow."

Kistyakov was confused when he heard it, and he asked incomprehensibly: "Comrade Commander, I don't understand. Based on a simple report from the Observatory, you are sure that the friendly forces will launch an attack on Kiev tomorrow?"

"Yes, Comrade Deputy Commander." I explained to Kistyakov: "The reason why the friendly forces south of Kiev made such a big movement is to attract the attention of the German army and give the enemy a illusion. , Thinking that our army’s offensive direction is still in the south, so they will relax their vigilance on the north, so that our offensive from the Liu Jieri landing field can catch the enemy by surprise.” To be continued.