Burning Moscow

Chapter 1408: Separate battle (10)

"Quickly, report to Lu Jinfa immediately," I listened to Akhromeyev and immediately told him: "Let him report the details of the battle immediately. (Pinyin of biqiwu

When he saw Akhromeyev going to send the report, Kirilov, who had always remained silent, suddenly asked: "Lida, do you plan to stay in the headquarters for command?"

"Yes, I will stay in the command post until the end of the battle." After I said this, I suddenly felt that Kirillov must have other intentions for asking, so I was curious. He asked, "Comrade Military Commissioner, why do you ask that?"

"According to your personality, I heard that where the battle is not going well, you will transfer the command here to the deputy commander or the chief of staff, and then drove to that area to command the battle." Kirillov finished his remarks. Later, I smiled at Kistyakov, who knew his heart next to me, and then said, "But today you don't seem to have any plans to leave the headquarters. This is a bit strange."

After I understood what Kirilov wanted to express, I smiled and said to him: "Comrade Military Commissioner, now attacking Kalinkovic’s troops is not only our army, but also the 11th and 65th. The group army, and the 61st group army in Mozili. In this case, my position should be in the headquarters, not in the trenches of a certain division." Seeing Kirilov and the others, they were stunned. Look, I added, "If it was before the battle started, I could go to the defense zones of the divisions to personally inspect the fortifications in important areas and the preparations of the troops; but once the battle started, I had to stay in the headquarters. Here, you must know that the staff of the headquarters, the communication equipment with the various units and higher-level units are all in the headquarters. If I run to the forward position in this situation, it seems to be a brave performance. But in fact, I gave up command of the entire army. Moreover, in the division I was in, what I saw in the division's battle might not necessarily bring the situation of the entire front to me. Maybe it would make me play against the situation. It produces a completely wrong judgment."

After listening to my theory, Kirilov laughed. After the laugh, he turned his head and said to Kistyakov: "Comrade deputy commander, it seems that our commander is getting more and more mature. , Knowing where exactly is your correct position after the battle begins."

"That's right." Kistyakov waited for Kirilov to finish, and immediately added: "Comrade Commander, you are right to think like this. You must know that every time you go to the forefront, we are not only Worry about your safety, but also worry about not being able to get in touch with you if you need to make a major decision."

I only smiled faintly, then looked down at the map in front of me. In fact, there is another important reason why I did not go to Master Lu’s defense zone, that is, safety cannot be guaranteed. You must know that when our army is defensive, both sides have their own fronts, and the boundaries between the enemy and the enemy are very clear. But once one of them launched an offensive and broke through the opponent's defense, the entire front became chaotic. Often it’s me in you and you in me, no one can figure out where the enemy is, and where is his own? In this case, I took a few soldiers and ran around, and it was night again. It was too dangerous. Maybe I was killed or captured in the end. Therefore, it is more appropriate for me to stay in the headquarters as much as possible.

Of course, this is not to say that I will stay in the command post and never go anywhere when I command battles. Necessary troops and frontline inspections are still to be carried out. But I won’t take unnecessary risks anymore. I don’t need to run a trip in person if I can solve the problem by phone or telegram. It's time. Of course, if I encounter an occasion that really requires me to come out in person, I will not run around with a few more people. At least I have to bring a guard company and ride in an armored vehicle to minimize the risk.

Akhromeyev walked up to me with a stack of telegrams and reported to me: "Comrade Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Lukin has called back. He said that because the troops did not have fortifications, he faced the initial armored assault by the Germans. , Had to choose to retreat. But now the front has basically stabilized, plus the newly transferred regiment, the troops have successfully blocked the enemy’s impact. As long as the enemy’s offensive momentum weakens, he is ready to organize The troops launched a counterattack."

"Major, call back Lieutenant Colonel Lukin and tell him that we are about to launch a full-scale attack on Kalinkovic. Let him resolutely block the enemy's attack at all costs, and never let the guards 52 and 90. The rear of the division was attacked by the Germans." After I conveyed my order to Akhromeyev, I waved at him and said: "Go report now!"

Just when our army group launched a fierce attack on Kalinkovic from the east and west directions, Bezikov received a call from the frontier observation station, saying that the two divisions of the 65th army had launched an attack against the German army from the south of the city. Offensive from outer positions. After listening, I nodded in satisfaction, and asked casually: "Where are the 11th Army troops now?"

Bezikov looked down at the map in front of us, pointed to a place and said to me: "Comrade Commander, the two divisions of the 11th Army, are marching quickly towards the city of Kalinkovic. Moving in from the northern outskirts, there was also a tank regiment acting at the same time as the infantry division. At present, they are less than five kilometers away from the city, and the battle can start in an hour."

Kistyakov sighed next to him and said, "I don’t know if General Belov’s 61st Army attacked Moziri’s enemies? As soon as they start, the enemies who are attacking Lukin’s defense zone will Retract."

"Comrade Deputy Commander, you are too optimistic." Regarding Kistyakov's thoughts, I euphemistically said: "Even if General Belov's troops launch an attack on Moziri, they can only Containing the troops in the city prevents them from sending more troops to support Kalinković’s defense. As for the troops sent, I don’t think they will withdraw."

"What should we do then?" Hearing what I said, Kistyakov said with some worry: "Although the German army is a division and Lieutenant Colonel Lukin is also a division, the enemy’s strength is much greater than ours. There are also tanks on board to help out. I am worried that Lukin will eventually be unable to stop the enemy and let them rush directly behind the 52nd and 90th Divisions of the Guards after breaking through the line of defense."

"Now we and the Germans are fighting for time." I tapped my finger twice on the map and said solemnly: "Look at whether we will take Kalinkovic first or the Germans will break through Lukin's defense zone first. . But with my knowledge of Lu Jin, he will definitely not let me down."

The telephones on the distant desk rang one after another, but I only looked up and then looked down at the map in front of me. I know that there will be staff officers who will answer these calls from the front. They will report to me through Bezikov after summarizing the reports of the various troops.

Soon, a staff officer handed Bezikov some paper recording the contents of the phone call. The latter looked up quickly and said to me: "Comrade Commander, the troops of the 51st Guards Division have played well. The 309th Guards Regiment of Major Shumakov has rushed in from the east gate. Street fighting has already begun in the city."

"What, Shumakov's troops have entered the city?" Upon hearing the news, I was pleasantly surprised and asked: "Chief of Staff, is there only one regiment rushing into the city, or the troops of the 51st Guards Division have entered the city? "

"Only the 309th Guards Regiment has entered the city." Bezikov replied: "The other units of the division are still competing with the Germans for the high ground outside."

"How about the 67th and 71st Guards Division?" This time, Kistyakov asked first.

"The units of the 67th and 71st Guards Divisions are still on the periphery of the city, vying for the commanding heights with the enemy." Bezikov flipped through the battle report in his hand, shrugged his shoulders and said, "It is estimated that it will take quite a long time. Only time can they get close to the city."

"Comrade Commander, what should we do now?" Kistyakov turned his head and looked at me and asked: "According to my estimation, the German army must have deployed heavy troops in the east of the city. With a regiment of Major Shumakov, if you want to It is very difficult to win in street fighting. If they do not receive support from their friendly forces for a long time, they will either be driven out of the city by the enemy in the end, or..." At this point, he clearly paused for a moment, and then gritted his teeth. , Continue to say, "It is annihilated by the enemy. So we must send a favorable force to rush into the city to support them."

"Comrade Deputy Commander, have you forgotten that we have no other troops besides Division Xie Liujin." Seeing that Kistyakov was too excited, I couldn't help reminding him: "They must stay and take responsibility. The defense of the existing area cannot participate in the attack at all. As for the 309th Guards Regiment in the city, it can only be supported by troops from the east of the city.

Bezikov looked down at the map in front of us, pointed to a place and said to me: "Comrade Commander, the two divisions of the 11th Army, are marching quickly towards the city of Kalinkovic. Moving in from the northern outskirts, there was also a tank regiment acting at the same time as the infantry division. At present, they are less than five kilometers away from the city, and the battle can start in an hour."

Kistyakov sighed next to him and said, "I don’t know if General Belov’s 61st Army attacked Moziri’s enemies? As soon as they start, the enemies who are attacking Lukin’s defense zone will Retract."

"Comrade Deputy Commander, you are too optimistic." Regarding Kistyakov's thoughts, I euphemistically said: "Even if General Belov's troops launch an attack on Moziri, they can only Containing the troops in the city prevents them from sending more troops to support Kalinkovic's defense. As for the troops sent, I don't think they will withdraw."

"What should I do then?" Hearing what I said, Kistyakov said with some worry: "Although the German army is a division and Lieutenant Colonel Lukin is also a division, the enemy’s strength is much greater than ours. There are also tanks on board to help out. I am worried that Lukin will eventually be unable to stop the enemy and let them rush directly behind the 52nd and 90th Divisions of the Guards after breaking through the line of defense."

"Now we and the Germans are fighting for time." I tapped my finger twice on the map and said solemnly: "Look at whether we will take Kalinkovic first or the Germans will break through Lukin's defense zone first. . But with my knowledge of Lu Jin, he will definitely not let me down."

The telephones on the distant desk rang one after another, but I only looked up and then looked down at the map in front of me. I know that there will be staff officers who will answer these calls from the front. They will report to me through Bezikov after summarizing the reports of the various troops.

Soon, a staff officer handed Bezikov some paper recording the contents of the phone call. The latter looked up quickly and said to me: "Comrade Commander, the troops of the 51st Guards Division have played well. The 309th Guards Regiment of Major Shumakov has rushed in from the east gate. Street fighting has already begun in the city."

"What, Shumakov's troops have entered the city?" Upon hearing the news, I was pleasantly surprised and asked: "Chief of Staff, is there only one regiment rushing into the city, or the troops of the 51st Guards Division have entered the city? "

"Only the 309th Guards Regiment has entered the city~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Bezikov replied: "The other units of the division are still competing with the Germans for the high ground outside. "

"How about the 67th and 71st Guards Division?" This time, Kistyakov asked first.

"The units of the 67th and 71st Guards Divisions are still on the periphery of the city, vying for the commanding heights with the enemy." Bezikov flipped through the battle report in his hand, shrugged his shoulders and said, "It is estimated that it will take quite a long time. Only time can they get close to the city."

"Comrade Commander, what should we do now?" Kistyakov turned his head and looked at me and asked: "According to my estimation, the German army must have deployed heavy troops in the east of the city. With a regiment of Major Shumakov, if you want to It is very difficult to win in street fighting. If they do not receive support from their friendly forces for a long time, they will either be driven out of the city by the enemy in the end, or..." At this point, he clearly paused for a moment, and then gritted his teeth. , Continue to say, "It is annihilated by the enemy. So we must send a favorable force to rush into the city to support them."

"Comrade Deputy Commander, have you forgotten that we have no other troops besides Division Xie Liujin." Seeing that Kistyakov was too excited, I couldn't help reminding him: "They must stay and take responsibility. The defense of the existing area cannot participate in the offensive at all. As for the 309th Guards Regiment in the city, it can only be supported by troops from the east of the city." (To be continued.)

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