Burning Moscow

　　Although I gave Colonel Kaliyev a strong order to kill him and said that he would be removed from his post if he failed to complete the task, I had no idea whether he could complete the task of liberating Klin on time. You must know that street fighting is the most difficult to fight. Tanks can destroy barricades and firepower points set up on the streets, but if you want to eliminate the enemy in the building, it is a little powerless. To finally solve the battle, you can only rely on infantry.

Seeing me walking around in the tent with my hands behind my back, Kistyakov, who is familiar with me, said softly: "Comrade Commander, do you need me to bring the 1073 regiment up? You must know that we used to fight in Volokolamsk. After more than a month of defensive warfare, I am more experienced in this kind of street fighting."

　　 Hearing this request made by him suddenly, I couldn't help but stop. I was about to frown, but after putting myself in my place and thinking about Kistyakov, I understood what the commander was impatiently thinking.

　　 "You should still be calm, my deputy commander, comrade." I said to him gently. "Don't you understand that the battle for the counteroffensive has just begun?! There will be more battles to be fought in the future, and good steel needs to be used on the blade."

　　 Before he could answer, I walked out of the tent, ready to continue to observe the battle ahead. Kistyakov and several staff officers also quickly followed out of the tent.

One after another, the captured German soldiers were escorted into the woods by soldiers. The first few waves of German prisoners were all in ragged clothes, with more or less injuries on their bodies, from their sluggish eyes and full of writing. Judging from the face of fear, these should be captured in the trenches. They were all frightened by our army's destructive artillery fire. The only thing that made them feel lucky was that they were captured alive by our army.

　　 "Comrade Commander," Kistyakov asked me cautiously, "Do we need to arrange for the interrogation of these prisoners?"

"No need!" As soon as the words came out, everyone around me looked blank. I quickly explained to them: "The reason I said no need is because these prisoners were caught from the trenches. You guys. Look, all of them are dull-eyed and slow in their actions. It is estimated that not only their ears may be deafened during the shelling, but some people are even scared and delirious. You think from the mouths of these people, we can ask what we want to know. Something?"

　　 After listening to my explanation, everyone suddenly realized that no one asked about interrogating the prisoners anymore.

The engineers have repaired the road leading to the city. The remains of the sacrificed soldiers were carefully moved to the side of the road. The bombed tanks in the middle of the road were also towed away by the workers in the repair station with armored trailers. The tank brigade The tanks were lined up into the city one after another.

　　 Seeing that on the battlefield, there is actually someone dragging away the obsolete tanks that have become roadblocks, so he couldn't help but curiously ask the staff around him for advice. After their explanation, I realized that there are many things I need to know. For the first time, I learned that in addition to the sappers in the infantry system, there are actually a large number of logistics and maintenance personnel in the tank system.

　　 The battle in the city was fought from afternoon to midnight. I finally received a call from the political commissar Yegorov, saying that after destroying the defenders in the east of the city, our troops successfully penetrated the city under the cover of tanks. At present, they have successfully joined forces with the 7th Guards Division in the city center. Up. The troops of the two divisions were united in one place and were advancing to the north of the city to eliminate the German troops who had resisted.

　　 I heard that the progress of the battle was better than I had imagined, and I felt much more at ease. Then I saw in the tent that Colonel Griaznov, who was in charge of staying in the Chismena area during the day, led a large army to participate in the battle against Klin. Seeing my surprised expression, he told me that because a new reserve team was stationed in the Chismena area, he brought all the troops that had been left behind. In addition to a regiment of infantry and a tank brigade, he also brought Come on a ski trip.

　　 These newly added active forces made me feel overjoyed. After all, the more troops I command, the easier the battle will be. Then, I announced to Kistyakov, Gryaznov, Reutov and others the daytime battle plan for the 7th: After the Germans were driven out of Klin, the tank brigade, ski brigade and others The cavalry regiment followed immediately. Since the fleeing enemy has neither any heavy weapons nor means of transportation, on the open plains, they cannot escape the pursuit of our army, so be sure to wipe them all out.

　　 The sound of guns in Klin City rang all night, and it was not until ten o'clock the next morning, when the deadline I gave to Colonel Kaliyev of the tank brigade came, that the guns in the city stopped completely.

　　 Almost the moment the cheers of the soldiers came from the city, I received a call from Colonel Kaliyev. He reported to me excitedly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, after a night of fierce fighting, our brigade cooperated with the infantry to wipe out most of the enemies in the city, and the few remaining enemies are fleeing along the highway to the northwest."

"Good job, Colonel! Your soldiers are good too! Please convey my gratitude to them." After complimenting him, I added: "But you can't rest for the time being. There are more important things. The task is left to you to complete."

　　 "Comrade Chief of Staff, please give your order! I promise to complete the task."

　　 "Good! You will immediately lead your tank brigade to chase the enemy fleeing to the northwest. I will send ski brigades and cavalry regiments soon to cooperate with you."

After speaking with Kaliyev, I turned back to Major Reutov and the lieutenant colonel commander of the ski brigade behind me and said: "Comrade commanders, your task is to lead the troops and the tanks of Colonel Kaliyev. The brigade cooperated and pursued the fleeing German army. After a short break, our large forces would immediately follow up. When the united forces were together, they would go straight to the German-controlled Botowo. Is the mission clear?"

　　 "It's clear, Comrade Chief of Staff." The two commanders answered me almost simultaneously.

　　Arranged the troops to pursue, so I contacted Commander Vlasov. As soon as the phone was connected, I could not wait to report: "Report to Comrade Commander that our army has liberated the city of Klin."

　　 "Great," Vlasov was also very excited when he heard the news, and quickly asked my next move: "The city has been recovered, how do you plan for the next step?"

"I have now ordered a tank brigade, a ski brigade, and a cavalry regiment to pursue the fugitives. After the main force rests and rehabilitates, the whole army will move westward at 2 o'clock in the afternoon ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ to attack the German control. Botowo."

　　 "Very well, you have considered it comprehensively, just implement it according to your plan."

　　 After I finished the call, Colonel Griaznov smiled and suggested to me: "Comrade Chief of Staff, Klin has been recovered, shall we go and see in the city?"

　　 "Okay!" I very much agree with his proposal, so I waved my hand and said, "Go."

　　 Our convoy stopped at the edge of the city where there was still heavy smoke. As soon as I got out of the car, Griaznov and Chistyakov got out of the car behind, ran in front of me, and said enthusiastically: "Comrade Chief of Staff, you see, we have already Go to the city, but you can’t enter the city directly like this, you should make a small-scale entrance ceremony to celebrate today’s victory.

　　 I thought about it, knowing that this is not grandstanding, but a Russian tradition, so I readily agreed.

　　The troops that participated in the entry-into-city style quickly assembled. In the music of "Holy War" played through the horns of the propaganda car, the entrance ceremony began. At the forefront were twenty guards and soldiers led by Captain Yushchenko. They carried their submachine guns to their chests and walked neatly along the streets in the middle of the ruins. I walked behind them with my hands on my back. Ryaznov and Chistyakov were half a position behind, and followed me, followed by a group of commanders.

　　 Amidst the passionate singing, our small team walked neatly along the street towards the city. Although no one called Ula, I couldn't help but yell at everyone in the enthusiastic singing: Klin, we have taken it back!