Burning Moscow

As the pioneer of the 1st Tank Army, the 1st Guards Tank Brigade led by Colonel Gorelov was like chicken blood. After crossing the high ground, it rushed directly to Chortkov City along the road. . Watermark Advertising Test Watermark Advertising Test Watermark Advertising Test Watermark Advertising Test

Only four hours later, Dremov called us again and reported to Katukov excitedly: Comrade Commander, I’m reporting good news to you, the tank brigade under the command of Colonel Gorelov. , Has broken through the German defensive positions outside Chortkov and rushed into the city.

What, Colonel Gorelov’s troops have rushed into Chortkov. After listening to Dremov’s report, Katukov asked in an incredible tone: This is incredible, their attack speed It's too fast.

Hearing that the tank troops had rushed into the city, I patted Katukov on the shoulder in a hurry, and when he turned his head to look at me, I speeded up his speech and said to him: General Katukov, if there is no cooperation from the infantry, The combat effectiveness of our tanks in the city will be greatly reduced.

Katukov nodded, and then asked into the microphone: General Dremov, where is your mechanized brigade?

The Mechanized 1st and 3rd Brigade, which has just passed the high ground, is advancing towards Chortkov. I heard Dremov’s report on the other end of the phone: The Mechanized 10th Brigade was operating with Colonel Gorelov’s tank brigade, and I believe they are now close to the city.

Let Colonel Gorelov slow down his attack speed and wait for the mechanized 10th brigade to enter the city before conducting coordinated operations. Katukov told Dremov: In addition, the mechanized 1st and 3rd Brigade will be ordered to speed up the march, arrive at Chortkov as soon as possible, and cooperate with the vanguard to seize the city.

When Katukov put down the phone and before I had time to speak, the happy military commissar next to him said emotionally: Comrade Commander, this is what our group army has attacked after the offensive campaign began. In the first big city, I think we should report this good news to the top immediately.

Katukov set his sights on me, and asked seriously: Comrade Deputy Commander, do you think you should report to the Front Army Headquarters now, or wait until the city has been completely occupied before reporting upwards?

I thought for a while and felt that although the troops had just rushed into the city, it was only a matter of time before Chortkov was captured. Early reporting has the benefit of early reporting, which can make Zhukov who is depressed at the moment happy. Thinking of this, I nodded to Katukov and said: General Katukov, you can tell Comrade the marshal the good news that the troops have rushed into Chortkov, saying that within 30 hours, we will definitely be able to Free the city from the enemy's hands.

Katukov nodded casually, picked up the phone and prepared to call Zhukov. Just when he was about to dial, he could not help but shiver, raised his head and asked nervously: Lida, what did you just say, report to Marshal Zhukov, saying that we can solve Chortkov within 30 hours.

That's right, General Katukov, that's what I said. I smiled and nodded and said: Don’t you have confidence in your subordinates?

Confidence is certain. Katukov said hesitantly: But if something happens, if you can’t take Chortkov within this hour, won’t Marshal Zhukov be angry.

As long as you are confident. I have stayed with Katukov for the past two days to understand his combat deployment and the combat effectiveness of the various units. To capture a city guarded by only one regiment of German troops, one day or so is completely enough. Now the rest of the area The battle has fallen into a stalemate. Coupled with the 48th Panzer Corps that is breaking through, I think Comrade Marshal is in a state of exhaustion at the moment. If he can hear good news, he might be in a better mood.

Katukov obviously agreed with what I said. As soon as I finished speaking, he grabbed the crank of the phone and shook it a few times. Then he put the microphone in his ear and said: Get me to the Front Army Headquarters and get Marshal Zhukov.

After the call was connected, Katukov reported to Zhukov with some anxiety: Comrade Marshal, the troops of the 8th Army of the Mechanized Guards have rushed into Chortkov and are fighting fierce battles with the defenders in the city.

What? Your troops have rushed into Chortkov. This is really great. Zhukov felt very relaxed when he heard Katukov’s report. After a while, he asked: The troops of the 8th Guards Corps have been Enter Chortkov, where is the 11th Guards Corps of Guttmann

After Katukov reported the position of the 11th Guards Tank Army, Zhukov immediately ordered: Comrade Katukov, let the 11th Guards Tank Army also act immediately and advance southward at full speed. As for your exposed flanks, friendly forces will provide cover for you.

After finishing the conversation with Zhukov, Katukov called the Chief of Staff to him and told him: The Chief of Staff, immediately give an order to General Gertmann of the 11th Guards Tank, and let him act immediately and give full speed. South advance. In order to strengthen the army, the 24th Infantry Division was assigned to them.

After the order was given, Katukov turned his head and said to me: Lida, now the distance between us and the vanguard is more than one hundred kilometers, I plan to move the command forward, I don’t know what you think.

It should be, General Katukov. Thinking that the tanks of the 1st Army Group are about to move forward and the command headquarters are left alone at the rear, it is obviously inappropriate. So I nodded and agreed with Katukov’s opinion and let your chief of staff stay. Let's go to the front line first.

Although I had made up my mind not long ago, I would never venture to the forefront easily. But this time I readily proposed to go to the front line with Katukov. The main consideration was two points. One is that Katukov is the commander of the tank army. Even if our light vehicles go to the front, at least they are equipped with armored vehicles or commanders. In the cabin, don’t worry about being attacked by stragglers on the road; the second point is, even if he is lucky, he has hardly encountered any danger in the latter part of the war. If he acts with him, safety can be guaranteed.

The armored vehicle we were riding in crossed the high ground, and after driving along the highway for a short time, the speed of the vehicle slowed down. Katukov asked curiously: Why slow down

The second lieutenant driving the armored vehicle turned his head and reported: Comrade Commander, the road ahead is too crowded and we cannot increase the speed.

Hearing what the driver said, I quickly opened the observation port and looked outside. I saw that the road was crowded with stopped and destroyed vehicles, and a convoy of our army was also blocked here. I saw many Germans who were killed lying on the road ahead. A large amount of luggage not only filled the roads, but also spread over the fields, so that the armored vehicles we were riding in could not go around the roadside, and could only move slowly behind the convoy.

Katukov also saw this scene. He pointed to the outside and said to me: Lida, look, the German army was in chaos before our army broke through the highland defense line. The roads and fields were everywhere. It's the upside-down vehicle, the artillery bag, and hundreds of corpses of German soldiers.

I really didn’t expect the German army to be defeated so quickly after being attacked by Katukov’s troops, that Colonel Gorelov’s tank brigade broke through the German defense lines along the way in just a few hours. , And quickly advanced to Chortkov City. From this situation, it is estimated that the German army in the city will last for less than a day.

Due to the congestion of the road ahead, our armored vehicle had to stop. As soon as I stopped, I heard the sound of the motor of the motorcycle coming from far and near, and soon stopped by our car, and then I heard someone asking loudly: Is Comrade Commander in the car?

Hearing this questioning voice, Katukov got up and pushed the car door, then popped up half of his body and asked: Isn't this Comrade Dremov? Where did you come from?

I heard that it was Dremov who was outside the door, so I hurriedly poked my head and looked out of the car door. Dremov, who stood straight under the car, smiled and replied: Report to Comrade Commander. My headquarters is located in the woods only a few hundred meters away. Some subordinates reported to me that there were several armored vehicles. , I could be you, so I came to try my luck, but I didn't expect it to be you.

After Katukov let Dremov get in the car, he asked: Comrade General, how is the situation with Chortkov at present, and when will our troops take the city?

We have occupied a third of the city, and the battle is still going on. Dremov replied stubbornly: The 1st Guards Tank Brigade and the other three mechanized brigades all acted bravely.

What? In Chortkov, there is only one tank brigade and three mechanized brigades. After listening to his answer, Katukov frowned and asked dissatisfiedly: Where are the rest of the troops?

Seeing the expression of dissatisfaction on Katukov’s face, Dremov quickly explained: Yes, Comrade Commander, according to the reconnaissance, Terebovli in the southwest is defending emptiness, so I let Babajiani Young’s 20th Motorized Rifle Brigade and the 64th Brigade of Colonel Boyko’s Tanks turned to the southwest to attack Terebovli.

Katukov spread the map on his lap, lowered his head and found where Terebovli was, nodded, and agreed: Comrade General, good work, if we can capture Terebovli, then We are tantamount to establishing an offensive starting point that can rush to the Transnistria at any time.

Comrade Commander, upon hearing Katukov’s approval of his approach, Dremov’s face showed a triumphant expression: I think so too, even if our army’s attack on Chortkov is temporarily unable to succeed, with victory From the standpoint of Lebovli, we can easily launch a new offensive against this city again.

Katukov set up his new headquarters ten kilometers north of Chortkov, where he could hear the rumbling from ahead and see the billowing smoke rising in the city.

When Chortkov's battle was getting dark, only half of the city was occupied by our army, and the remaining German army was holding on to the south of the city, relying on the buildings and their pre-repaired fortifications to resist. Just as Katukov and his deputies were discussing whether to suspend the offensive or continue the night battle, the expected good news came from the 8th Guards Corps.

Dremov reported emotionally to Katukov on the phone: Comrade Commander, I tell you the good news that Babajanyan’s troops have successfully captured Terebovli.

Hearing that Terebovli had been liberated, Katukov, who had always been calm, also lost his temper: Is this true, General Dremov. After getting the affirmative answer from the other party, his voice trembling slightly said, "Good job, General Dremov, your soldiers are good, please convey my gratitude to them, thank them for calling Tere Bovli was freed from the clutches of the German army.

After Katukov finished speaking, Dremov asked carefully: Comrade Commander, it is already dark, and fierce fighting is still going on in Chortkov~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Look at us. Is it possible to suspend the attack and wait until dawn tomorrow?

No, General Dremov, the offensive cannot be stopped. If a few minutes ago, Katukov was embarrassed whether to continue the offensive or to suspend the offensive. At this moment, he has made his final determination. He said into the microphone: According to the information we have, only the Germans in the city are left. Seven or eight hundred people, and our strength is several times that of them. The offensive must not be stopped, and the commanders must continue to attack, and strive to wipe out the defenders in the city in the shortest possible time.

Okay, Comrade Commander. Hearing what Katukov said, Dremov said happily: There is no unified command for the troops in the city. If there is a night battle, I must go to the city myself. Do you allow

I agree with Dlyemov’s arrogance, Katukov promised very easily, but he finally exhorted: But you should pay attention to your own safety.

As soon as the call with Dremov was over here, Guttmann called over there. Hearing Katukov’s voice, he immediately reported: Comrade Commander, my tank corps broke through the four German defense lines today, and the whole army has advanced for 70 kilometers. If there are no accidents, it will be tomorrow at the latest. In the afternoon, you will be able to enter the Dniester River.

Hearing that Guttmann's troops were advancing so quickly, Katukov was also very satisfied. He said into the microphone: Good job, General Guttmann, I hope you will make persistent efforts tomorrow and strive to reach the Dniester River as soon as possible. To be continued.

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