Burning Moscow

Under Kolpakchi's strict orders, Tarantsev's 192nd Division, after a short period of preparation, officially began the counterattack. A red signal flare in the position flew into the sky, and then, the commanders who saw the offensive signal immediately jumped from the standby trench, shouting and charging towards the first line of defense.

The two lines of defense were six hundred meters apart, and the originally dense attacking team became loose after running more than two hundred meters. Among the offensive troops of about one battalion, the sailors in black uniforms and round hats rushed forward. Those who were slightly behind and wearing hooded raincoats should all be infantrymen of the 192nd Division. .

When they were more than a hundred meters away from the trenches, the Germans opened fire. More than a dozen light and heavy machine guns fired at the charging officers and soldiers, and the sailors who rushed in the forefront suffered casualties in an instant. The bodies of seventy or eighty soldiers were lying in front of the position. The living officers and fighters slid down or hid in the destruction. Behind his tank, fired at the enemy in the trench.

When I saw this scene, I secretly thanked that the German tanks were not there, and they were all transferred to the defense zones of the 147th and 181st divisions to assist the infantry in the offensive. Otherwise, the commanders and fighters on the charge would suffer even more casualties. However, the situation of our army is not much better. The artillery shells of several artillery regiments were almost completely exhausted during the artillery support to the friendly forces yesterday and today. Otherwise, as long as a burst of artillery fire covers, the infantry will be able to cover the infantry to retake the position. .

After our troops and the Germans fired for a while, in order to break the deadlock, a commander bravely stood up and greeted the soldiers to get up from the place. Bend down and attacked the enemy's position again.

Although the commanders were very brave. But flesh and blood cannot stop bullets. The assault team rushed not far forward, and the commanders in the front row fell into pieces under the enemy's guns. The commanders in the back row had no choice but to hide in the crater and continue to shoot at the Germans in the trenches. After feeling that the firepower of the German army weakened, the troops launched an offensive again, but it still failed unexpectedly. There was not enough firepower to cover. This kind of charge was to let the soldiers go to death. But after the commander leading the charge fell. The surviving commanders realized that such an offensive was impossible to succeed, and had to retreat to the second line of defense in a desperate manner.

After seeing the commanders retreating into the trenches, there was no movement. Kolpakic, who was watching the battle in the observation post, lost his temper. He called Tarantsev and asked in a loud voice: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, what's the matter? Why didn't you continue the attack? What, the casualties are too great. I don’t want your casualty figures, I just have a position. I will give you another five minutes to prepare. Once the time is up. Your troops must attack again, or I will withdraw your post.” Finished. He hung up angrily.

Hearing the death order given by Kolpakic, I felt a little unsure. I was worried that Tarantsev might order the troops to charge the German positions at any cost in order to keep his position. In that case, I didn’t know that there would be How many soldiers died in vain. Thinking of this, I couldn't help taking a step forward, mustering the courage to persuade Kolpakchi: "Comrade Commander,..."

Unexpectedly, as soon as I spoke, he unceremoniously interrupted me: "Lieutenant Colonel Oshanina, I know what you want to say. No matter how heavy the casualties are, the battlefield must be taken back."

His words made me stunned on the spot. I was stunned for more than ten seconds before I defended myself: "Comrade Commander, I actually want you to send me to assist Lieutenant Colonel Tarantsev in the counterattack." After that, I regretted it again. I didn't want to stay in the observatory to watch the excitement. I volunteered to jump out and said what I wanted to do to help Tarantsev. Isn't this looking for death? Thinking about it this way, I couldn't help but want to give myself a big mouth.

Kolpakic was quite surprised when he heard me say this. He looked me up and down, nodded and said: "I heard that you have participated in a lot of battles, and the medal on your chest also shows that you have Excellent commander of fighting spirit. Well, I agree to your request. I will send you to Tarantsev."

Ten minutes later, I followed a soldier assigned by Kolpakchi to the trenches of the second line of defense.

In the attack just now, almost two companies of commanders were sacrificed, which affected the morale of the troops to some extent. Tarantsev personally came to the trenches and spoke to the soldiers who were about to attack, in order to achieve the purpose of boosting morale.

When I walked over, Tarantsev’s speech was nearing the end, and only his last words were heard: "...Go and fight bravely, comrades! Remember, glory belongs to those brave and fearless fighters in battle. Let's fight, let the enemy fight desperately, brave warriors! Let the battle flag of your glorious victory fly high forever!..." His speech ended in the sound of "Ula" from the warriors.

I walked up to Tarantsev, raised my hand to salute him, and said politely: "Hello, comrade commander. Lieutenant Colonel Oshanina is here to report to you and await your order!"

Tarantsev saw me appear in front of him for a moment, and then explained: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, let me explain to you that the troops have been assembled and are ready to counterattack. I was mobilizing against them just now. Please go back and report to the commander, we will definitely take back the position."

Hearing what he said, I immediately understood that he had misunderstood. He must have thought that Kolpakchi sent me to supervise the battle, so he was busy reporting to me. I waved my hand and explained to him, "Comrade Commander, I think you made a mistake. Comrade Commander sent me to your division, not to urge you to fight."

He looked at me suspiciously and asked, "Comrade Oshanina, since you are not here to supervise the battle, what are you here for?"

"I am assisting you in the counterattack."

"Assist me in my counterattack?" Tarantsev still asked with a blank face, "How to assist?"

"I will attack with your troops~www.wuxiaspot.com~ command them to take the enemy's position!"

"What? Are you attacking with the troops?" Tarantsev shook his head like a rattle when I said this. "How can you let a woman charge with the troops? No, it's definitely not!"

"Comrade commander, this is an order from the commander. According to the regulations, orders from superiors are not allowed to be discussed and can only be implemented." I replied indifferently.

"Yes!" Tarantsev reluctantly agreed. Then he waved to the distance, and soon two commanders ran along the trenches. Judging from their uniforms, they were all sailors, who should be Tarantsev's direct line.

The two commanders ran in front of Tarantsev, raised their hands in salute, and asked, "Comrade brigade commander, what instructions do you have?" My guess just now is true. These are Tarantsev's firsts. Officer of the 102nd Naval Infantry Brigade. (To be continued

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