Burning Moscow

The artillery preparation time before the attack was very short, and it was over in just ten minutes. ∝八∝八∝Reading ∝ book, .◆.o+ Before the rocket battalion was defensive position against the Germans, another round of fire coverage with rockets, the old colonel hurriedly issued the order to attack.

I can't help but frown when I see countless officers and men leaping out of the hiding bunker with their weapons and shouting, and rushing toward the German defensive positions far away like a tide. Because according to the information I had before I came here, the enemy has built strong fortifications on the periphery of Chernivtsi. The dozens of cannons equipped by the two artillery regiments cannot be destroyed at all in ten minutes. The German defense system.

Thinking of this, I turned my head to look at the old colonel and asked blankly: "Comrade colonel, although we request that the outskirts of the German army be cleared out before dark, and the attack on Chernowitz can be launched. But there is not enough. The time needed to prepare for artillery fire, destroying the German defense system, ordered our infantry to launch such a large-scale offensive, didn’t they let them go to death?"

After the old colonel was trained a few words like this, his face showed an awkward expression, his eyes looked at Katukov next to me, and cast his eyes for help. At this time, Katukov hurriedly came out and said: "Lida, you misunderstood. Comrade Colonel is not irresponsible for the lives of the commanders and soldiers. Before we got here, they had launched two attacks and found out the German army. The location of the firepower point. I observed it and found that those firepower points that survived the first two rounds of shelling were also cleared by our army's artillery fire after the shelling that just ended."

After listening to Katukov’s explanation, I knew that I was wrong to blame the old colonel. When I was considering whether I should apologize to the other party, Veradre walked over and said to the old colonel: “Comrade Colonel, I have ordered all the tank brigades to attack. Please inform the infantry in front to clear the way for our tanks."

Although Villadre said very politely, the old colonel quit. He stared his eyes and retorted: "Why, Colonel Viladelie, even without the help of your tank brigade, our 24th Infantry Division can occupy the German position."

Perhaps out of respect for the elderly, Veradre did not argue with the old colonel. Instead, he threw the contradiction to Katukov: "Comrade Commander, what do you think should be done?"

Faced with the contradiction between the two, Katukov clearly favored Villadrie, after all, this was his old subordinate. He said to the old colonel: "Although the German firepower points were basically cleared out in the shelling, no one knows how many survived. If you only rely on your infantry to eliminate these firepower points, it is bound to be a major sacrifice. You immediately order the infantry to clear the way and let our tank clear the way in front."

"Yes, Comrade Commander." The old colonel reluctantly agreed and turned to give orders to his troops.

As the order was issued, the infantry commanders who were charging rushed to the side to make way for the tanks rumbling towards the German positions. Seeing that the commanders of our army had entered the firing range one after another, in the fortifications that had long been loosened by artillery fire, countless steel helmets suddenly appeared, and then several German machine guns shot.

Because the front was the tank of the 100th brigade of the tank, the bullets fired by the German machine gun hit the tank body, splashing a series of sparks. Our tanks slowed down and used tank guns and coaxial machine guns to eliminate those resurrected firepower points.

Under the blow of powerful firepower, the rampant firepower on the German positions fell silent again. The tank speeded up again, rumbling over the German trenches. The infantry accompanying the attack of the tank, some of them knelt on one knee after running a few steps, aimed forward and fired a shot, and then continued to charge forward; some put the **** of a submachine gun or assault rifle forward. The punch pulled the trigger from time to time.

When our tanks ran over the trenches, the German resistance fell apart. When the infantry rushed up, they were surprised to find that apart from the German soldiers who were killed and bombed, there were only some half-dead wounded soldiers in the trenches. Those soldiers who were not injured had fled along the traffic trenches to the trenches behind.

When I saw this scene through the telescope, I couldn’t help but start giving orders: “Leave a regiment to clear out the remnants and sweep the battlefield. The remaining two regiments continue to follow the tank brigade assault! The enemy has fallen into chaos and they can no longer organize. For effective resistance, we must take advantage of the victory and chase, quickly clear out the German positions outside the city, and then go straight to Chernowitz..."

After issuing a series of orders, I didn't hear the slightest response. I put down the binoculars by accident, turned my head and looked back, and saw the old colonel and Villadrie both looking at me with amazement. Seeing their expressions, I suddenly remembered that I was not in my own command post. This was a unit under the command of Katukov. I gave them orders, a bit of a surreptitious act.

Just when I was embarrassed, Katukov's loud voice suddenly came next to me: "Two colonels, what's the matter with you? Didn't you hear the order given by the deputy commander of the front army?"

Seeing that the two of them were still standing there and not moving, Katukov took two steps forward, stood side by side with me, and said with a smile: "Don't you know that Lida is now the acting deputy commander of the front army? Did she give orders? Isn't it comparable to the order I gave?"

Hearing what Katukov said, the two immediately turned their eyes to me and replied loudly: "Yes, deputy commander of the front army, we assure you that we will clear out the German army outside the city in the shortest possible time. The position, before dark, launched an offensive against Chernowitz."

When the two of them each went to give orders to my subordinates, I turned my head to look at Katukov, and said gratefully: "Thank you, General Katukov, if it weren't for you, I didn't know how to step down just now. "

Katukov smiled bitterly and said to me: "Lida, don't forget your current identity, and don't always put yourself in the position of liaison officer. You must know that you are the deputy commander of the front army. Even if you are only an agent, you have the right to give The units of the front army issued various combat orders."

His remarks reminded me that I am now a deputy commander of the front army anyway. I came to his tank 1st army not to be a liaison officer, but to be responsible for the relationship between them and the friendly army. Cooperate. My current position is somewhat similar to that of the supervising army in the Ming Dynasty. In the military, I not only have the right to speak, but also the right to make decisions. During this period of time in Katukov, he was too low-key. If this continues, it is estimated that it will leave a bad impression on the members of the base camp, and even affect their future prospects.

I realized that the moment I returned to Ukraine, I started to behave too mediocre. Originally, many people had a lot of private discussions about my position as commander of the group army, thinking that I was in the position through some improper means. After being appointed by Zhukov as the acting deputy commander of the front army, it became even more of a target. If I can't show the commanding ability that surpasses other commanders, then the time I stay in this position will be few.

At this moment, seeing Katukov deliberately handing over the troops to my command, I did my part. After nodding to Katukov, I happened to see the staff officer who had come here with us and walked in from the outside. I waved at him, and when he arrived in front of us, I asked: "Comrade Staff, Dremov Where have the general's troops arrived now?"

The staff officer was shocked when he saw that it was me, not Katukov, who was questioning. But when he saw Katukov nodded at him and signaled that he obeyed my order, he pointed to the map and continued: “Comrade Deputy Commander of the Front Army, according to the latest information we have, General Dremov’s approach The Eighth Army of the Wei Mechanized Army has reached the northwest of the city and is launching an attack on the outskirts of the German army."

As soon as he finished speaking, I continued to ask: "How is the current situation? Are General Dremov's troops going well?"

The staff officer nodded and replied, "Yes. A few minutes ago, our radio station had just received a report from General Dremov. He said that the 20th motorized infantry brigade of Colonel Babajanyan was in Goriello. With the cooperation of the 1st Guards Tank Brigade of Colonel Hussein, it has successfully seized the first line of defense of the German army."

"Why didn't this information be reported in time?" Katukov couldn't help but interject when he heard this.

"Comrade Commander," the staff officer seemed to be a real man. Hearing Katukoff's tone of dissatisfaction, he replied in a flustered manner: "As soon as I received this information, I rushed to report to you. "

I was determined to rescue this staff member, and pointed to the map and said to Katukov: "General Katukov, you see, the two armies of Dremov and Guttmann are like the two jaws of a pliers. , Is squeezing into Chernowitz. Judging from the current battlefield situation, we can completely clear out the outer positions of the German army and launch an attack on the city before dark."

"I agree with you." Katukov clicked on the map with his hand and said to me: "However, judging from the current situation, General Dremov is still too cautious in using troops. On such a wide offensive surface, He actually only invested in a tank brigade and a motorized brigade. The remaining three mechanized brigades, is he planning to stay and lay off their babies?"

"That's right, General Katukov." Now our planes provide air cover in the sky, and the number of artillery and tanks on the ground far exceeds that of the enemy. The entire battlefield situation is very beneficial to us, but this Dremov’s The style of play is too conservative. Therefore, I echoed Katukov and said: "As long as we increase the input of troops, the enemies in the northwest and west of the city can be quickly eliminated. In this way, we can attack from two directions at the same time."

Katukov stood upright and ordered the staff officer who was still standing next to him: "Immediately send a telegram to General Dremov, ordering him to immediately put the three mechanized brigades into battle, so as not to delay the fighter."

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Two hours later, after receiving a call from the forward commander, the old colonel excitedly reported to Katukov: "Comrade commander, good news. According to the forward report, Chernivtsi is north and northeast. The outlying positions of China have been completely occupied by our troops, and our troops are approaching the city."

As soon as his report was over, Villadrie, who had finished talking to his subordinates, quickly walked over. From the joy on his face, I knew what he had brought us must be good news, so I asked first: "Colonel Viladere, do you have any good news to tell us?"

"Yes, General Oshanina." Villadrie unconsciously resumed his previous grievances to me, but he didn't notice it at all, and still reported happily, "One of my tank companies has already moved along. The road rushed into the city from the north."

"What?" Hearing this news, Katukov rushed over and grabbed him by the shoulder, and asked in a gloomy manner: "Colonel, what did you just say, there is a tank company that has rushed into the city?"

"Exactly correct, Comrade Commander." Villadre replied with a smile: "I specifically asked. The tank company that rushed into Chernivice first was the Nikitin company of the 200th brigade of the original tank. ."

"It's great, this is great." After Katukov confirmed this hour, he said to Villadrie in front of him with excitement: "Colonel Villadrie, you go back to the brigade immediately. , Personally direct the fortified battle. And you," Katukov turned his gaze to the old colonel, and continued, "Except for the few remaining troops to stick to the occupied outer positions, the rest are all following the tank brigade. Later, launch an impact on the city."

After the two colonels left, UU read www.uukanshu. Com Katukov grabbed the phone on the desk again and dialed the army command. As soon as he heard Guttmann's voice, he said loudly, "Hello, Guttmann? This is Katukov. How many troops do you have?"

Guttmann, who remained on the north bank of the Prut River, obviously did not know the news that the 24th Infantry Division had cleared out the German outlying positions, so after hearing this question from Katukov, he hesitated for a while before answering. Said: "Comrade Commander, you know, my 64th Tank Brigade is sticking to the airfield; the 100th Tank Brigade and the 24th Infantry Division..."

"Okay, I know all of what you said." Before he could finish his sentence, Katukov interrupted his words indiscriminately: "You just need to tell me now that you still have How many troops can be used?"

Seeing signs of Katukoff’s anger again, Guttman hurriedly replied: “There is also a tank brigade and a mechanized brigade. However, Comrade Commander, these reserve teams, I intend to wait for the attack on the outer positions to be defeated before entering the battle of."

"General Guttmann, I’m telling you a good news. The German positions on the periphery have been cleared by our troops." After Katukov informed Guttmann of the good news, he then gave orders: "Immediately take all that you have in your hand. The troops are all put into battle. Also, your headquarters immediately moved forward and moved to the 24th Infantry Division."