Burning Moscow

Although in the history I know, whether it is the Polish Third Division or the six battalions commanded by Askarepov, although they have successfully boarded the west bank of the Vistula River, they have launched with the German forces in Warsaw. Fierce fighting, but due to lack of heavy weapons, under the frenzied counterattack of the German army, it was finally defeated.

But at this moment, when I heard Rokosovsky’s statement, a bold idea suddenly appeared in my mind. If I take some necessary precautions, can I get a foothold on the West Bank for the river crossing troops? Thinking of this, I said to Rokosovsky: "Comrade Marshal, if you intend to let the troops continue to cross the river, I have a few requests, and I hope to get your permission."

"If you have any requirements, just say it." After Rokosovsky heard this, he said graciously: "As long as it is within the scope of my ability, I will definitely support you."

"One, please deploy two artillery regiments and an anti-aircraft artillery division on the east bank of the Vistula;" Since Rokosovsky has promised me to give him conditions, I will naturally not miss such a good opportunity. So he said boldly: "In addition, send me two pontoon bridge battalions. I want to build a bridge on the Vistula River that can be used by tanks and artillery as soon as possible."

"The pontoon is built to allow the passage of tanks and artillery." Rokosovsky asked after listening to me, "What is the purpose of deploying artillery regiments and artillery divisions?"

"The artillery division is to prevent German airstrikes on our landing field on the West Bank and the bridge to be repaired." I quickly explained: "As for the artillery regiment, it is to provide necessary artillery support for the infantry on the West Bank to prevent them from being attacked. The German armored forces couldn't stand it during an assault."

"Lida, you are very considerate." Rokosovsky affirmed my proposal, and then added: "It is not enough to have artillery. Artillery observers need to be on the other side to indicate the direction of the artillery. Let’s do this, I sent a few artillery observers across the river overnight to find a suitable place to establish an artillery observation point."

"Comrade Marshal, the crossing area chosen by the Polish army is currently very difficult. The German army not only shelled the Vistula River non-stop, but also deployed an unknown number of troops near the Lazienki Palace." See Rokosov Skye offered to send us artillery observers, and I said along the way: "Please cross the river from this section first and use artillery to destroy the German troops in the area."

Rokosovsky said to me at last: "Lida, since you made General Askarepov and Galicki form a joint command when you made the battle plan, then the battle in Warsaw, Just leave them to the two of them to be responsible. Your location is easily bombarded by artillery fire from the Modlin Fortress to the north. As the deputy commander of the front army, there is no need to stay in such a dangerous place. Understand?"

"But, Comrade Marshal." Rokosovsky's words shocked me, but if I went back easily like this, it would have an impact on my image, so I deliberately shrugged off and said: "I didn't see the troops crossing with my own eyes. Crossing the Vistula River, my heart will not be at ease."

"I didn't see you leaving Warsaw, so my heart was not at ease." After Rokosovsky heard what I said, he immediately said in a stern tone: "This is not only what I meant, but also the meaning of the Supreme Commander himself. ."

Seeing that Rokosovsky had brought Stalin out, I followed the flow of the boat and said, "Well, Comrade Marshal, if this is the case, then I will return to the 47th Army immediately after the second Polish army's crossing of the river begins. Headquarters."

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As soon as the German shelling of the Vistula stopped, the boats moored along the shore of the Lazienki Palace were rowed back, bringing back a lot of wounded and two bad news. One is that the German army occupied several palaces in the Lazienki Palace and used it as a support point to stubbornly resist the attack of the landing troops; the other bad news is that the second battalion commander Oss, who led the troops across the river, was killed during the landing. The Germans were killed and his body was brought back by a small boat.

Hearing the bad news, Galicki took off his military cap and faced the river bank in silence. After a while, he put the cap on his head again, and then said to me: "Comrade Deputy Commander, Captain Oss has followed me in the country for several years in guerrilla warfare, and there are only a few who follow me across the long front. , The guerrilla who arrived on the border of the Soviet Union did not expect him to die here."

"Comrade Colonel, please be sorry!" I gently patted Galicki on the back, comforting him: "He sacrificed honorably to liberate the capital of the motherland, and the people will remember him forever."

Galicki nodded, agreeing with what I said, and then said fiercely: "The running dogs of the London government-in-exile, if not for them to retreat secretly, let the Germans occupy the position along the river, Captain Oss How to sacrifice. I will settle this account with them one day."

But I was thinking in my heart: Maybe you and the Krajov’s mess, there is no chance to forget it, because it won’t be long before they will lay down their weapons and surrender to the Germans. But in order not to discourage his enthusiasm, I followed him and said, "Yes, comrade colonel, as long as we liberate Warsaw, this account will be cleared up with them one day."

Just as the second Polish army crossing the river, under the command of Major Hubbar, began to cross the river again, the landing field established by General Askarepov on the West Bank was also discovered by the Germans. The Germans mobilized a company of troops and, under the cover of two tanks and the same number of armored vehicles, launched an attack on two buildings in Linhe.

Although our soldiers fought bravely, they did not have effective anti-tank weapons and were outnumbered. As a result, after the building was bombed by German tanks, except for a few soldiers who evacuated to other areas along the river bank, there was nothing left. All the commanders under the command sacrificed heroically.

After receiving Askarepov's report, I was shocked for a long time, and then asked, "Comrade commander, can you still finish crossing the river at the same place?"

"Comrade Deputy Commander, I think this may not work." Askarepov said embarrassedly: "We have too few river crossing equipment, and the German army has occupied the favorable terrain by the river. If we want to implement forced crossing, we must Will pay huge casualties."

The landing field of the Lazienki Palace has not been successfully established. A small landing field built by Askarepov in the upper reaches was wiped out by the Germans. These two things made me feel extremely angry. After sulking for a while, I told Askarepov: "Comrade commander, order the artillery to bombard the German troops on the opposite bank, and then the troops will use the existing crossing equipment to forcibly cross the Vistula River. They must be on the river as soon as possible. A new landing field has been re-established on the West Bank."

"Understand." Askarepov is my old subordinate, even if I did not specifically explain to him, he knew which artillery unit I was referring to, and immediately replied to me: "I will immediately let the artillery The battalion bombarded the German positions on the other side of the river to cover the troops crossing the river."

The artillery battalion deployed in the zoo fired first, and the intensive artillery fire immediately covered all the German positions by the river. Seeing that the time was right, Askarepov immediately ordered the troops to embark on a new round of river crossing. In order to solve the problem of insufficient river crossing equipment, he used all the items that can float on the water.

Half an hour later, Askarepov called me and reported excitedly: "Comrade Deputy Commander, there is already a battalion unit that has successfully crossed the Vistula River and established a strong foundation on the West Bank. The follow-up troops are continuing to cross the river."

Almost at the same time, the artillery battalion under the jurisdiction of the Galitsky Division, under the guidance of artillery observers who arrived on the opposite bank, carried out shelling on the enemy's palaces and field fortifications. Seeing that the situation is again developing in favor of our side, I quickly said to Askarepov: "Comrade Commander, when the troops under your command have all reached the West Bank, you will also go to the other side, with Colonel Galicki. Establish a joint headquarters to jointly command the battle in Warsaw."

"Comrade Deputy Commander, I have one more question." After I finished speaking, Askarepov asked carefully, "Can I bring it to you?"

"Comrade Teacher, if you have anything, just say it."

Askarepov cautiously expressed his concerns: "Because the boat crossing the river is too small, we cannot cross the river with heavy weapons at all. Once we are attacked by the German armored forces, I am worried that our troops will not be able to stop it. "

"It turned out to be worried about this." After figuring out what he was worried about, I quickly comforted him and said: "I have asked the front army headquarters to send a pontoon bridge battalion to build a pontoon bridge on the Vistula River. I believe that our tanks will be at noon at the latest. And the artillery will continue to reach the West Bank, cooperating with you to launch assaults into the depths of the enemy."

My words gave Askarepov a reassurance ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ He said with satisfaction: "It's great, this is really great. As long as you can get the support of artillery and tanks, you can come again. There are so many Germans, I don’t have to worry."

After finishing the conversation with Askarepov, I walked to the window, pointed to the direction of the blazing Lazienki Palace in the distance, and said to Galicki: "Comrade Colonel, wait for the river crossing troops to be in the Lazienki Palace. After the landing field is established in the direction, you will go there in person and form a joint command with General Askarepov to jointly command the enemy operations in the West Bank."

In order to prepare him psychologically, I also specially emphasized: "Comrade Colonel, let me remind you one more sentence: The insurgents in Warsaw are already unreliable, and you can only rely on yourselves to fight in the West Bank."

"Don't worry, Comrade Deputy Commander." Galicki replied with a solemn expression: "Even if we are fighting alone, we must wipe out all the German troops in Warsaw." For mobile users, please browse and read for a better reading experience. .

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