Burning Moscow

When I came to Oleg’s regiment command post, while Grams and the militia battalion commander were not here, I turned to ask Oleg: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, can you talk directly to the group army command on your phone here? "The reason why I ask is that the headquarters was located in this area in the early stage. In addition to many shelters, bullet-proof trenches and other fortifications, the communication system is also readily available. The communication status of Mamayev Gang much better.

"Yes, comrade commander." Oleg led me to the wall, pointed to a telephone on the table and said to me: "This telephone can talk to the headquarters."

An unfamiliar and indifferent voice came from the earpiece: "Hey, this is the group army headquarters, where are you?"

I was afraid that the other party would hang up the phone and quickly stated my identity: "I am Colonel Oshanina, the commander of the ** division. I have important things to report to the commander immediately."

Hearing my identity, the other party's tone became enthusiastic, and he took the initiative to explain the situation to me: "Hello, Colonel Oshanina. The commander and military commissar are not here now. I will ask Comrade Chief of Staff to answer the call, okay? "

Although Cui Koff and the others are not in the headquarters, it is the same to tell Krylov of my plan, so I politely said to the correspondent: "Okay, Comrade Soldier, please give the call to Comrade Chief of Staff."

A moment later, Krylov's low and hoarse voice came from the receiver: "Colonel Oshanina, this is Krylov. Are you calling at this time, what's the matter?"

Although as the head of a division, I can completely decide what tactics my troops will use to deal with the enemy in battle. However, the urban guerrilla warfare that I am about to use this time conflicts with the tactics prescribed by the superiors. If you do not ventilate with the leaders of the group army and obtain their consent, you can use this method of tactics without authorization. Even if I had achieved great results, I was still in danger of being punished, so I couldn't wait to call the headquarters to report.

I did not answer Krylov’s question directly. Instead, I asked tentatively: "Comrade Chief of Staff, Commander, and Military Commissioner. Are you all there?" I asked, because I wanted to learn about Cui Kefu's whereabouts through him.

Sure enough, he said to me unsuspectingly: "Half an hour ago, the 35th Guards Division suddenly lost contact with us, and the commander and military commissar rushed to the division with guards." There was a pause for a moment. , He asked again: "Comrade Oshanina, if you call the headquarters, what's the matter?"

"That's it. Comrade Chief of Staff." Anyway, my new combat plan has to be reported. Cui Koff is not there. The same goes for Chief of Staff Krylov. "I plan to send five regiments into the city to engage in street fighting with the Germans?"

"What, do you want to fight a street fight with the Germans?" Krylov was taken aback when he heard this: "How do you play?"

"I plan to break the five regiments entering the city into parts, using squads as a unit, and relying on our familiarity with the terrain, to attack the German forces that have entered the city in solid buildings, main streets, and commanding heights. With this tactic, our troops can be strangled with the Germans. In this way, the enemy and ourselves will be mixed and canine. The Germans will fall in love with rats, and the advantages of the aircraft and artillery they rely on will be lost. They have to fight with us. Hand-to-hand and close combat."

After I finished speaking, Krylov was silent for a moment, and said worriedly: "Colonel Oshanina, have you ever thought that although the enemy can't get the support of aircraft and artillery, you also can't get our side. Artillery support. You can only use your own strength to engage in this dangerous battle with the enemy. To be honest, I personally disagree with your use of this method of tactics. You must know that the individual quality of the German army is higher than ours. And in terms of military strength, they also occupy an absolute advantage."

Listen to what Krylov said. I can't help but worry about how to dispel his worries. When I was in a dilemma, I accidentally saw Grams, Gretka, and Beckman walking into the command post, and suddenly had an idea, and said to Krylov quickly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, except for Xiao Xiao In addition to the troops fighting guerrillas in the city, we have also trained a group of snipers, who can use their expertise to kill enemy commanders at the commanding heights of the city and throw their command system into chaos."

This reason of mine moved Krylov's heart. He asked excitedly, "Sniper, there is a sniper in your division?" Maybe because he felt that he was a little out of shape, he quickly continued in his usual tone. Said, "If the small guerrilla forces in the city can get the cooperation of snipers, then I agree to let you try."

After finishing the call with Krylov, I asked all the people Vellore called to arrive, and Oleg, the host, hurriedly greeted everyone to sit down.

After sitting down, I discovered that the commanders participating in the meeting were divided into two distinct factions. The militia battalion commander Captain Trushin and the company commander Captain Igratov sat on the left side of Kirilov and I, glaring at the three of Grams who sat opposite. It seemed that they were obviously still These former German soldiers who joined us are still regarded as their own mortal enemies. I'm still wondering whether the two sides would fight if I were not present.

Sitting across from me, Vellore saw that all the people at the meeting were all ready. After a light cough, he reminded me: "Comrade Commander, the commanders for the meeting are all here, please give instructions."

I stood up and swept my eyes from the commander on the scene, and found that the attention of the two hostile parties had shifted to me, so I said unhurriedly: "Comrades, I think you might have known it a long time ago. The current situation is very unfavorable to our army. The counterattack organized by the group army command failed. At present, the enemy has rushed into the city from several directions, and is fighting with our army in the central railway station and several important areas. It's a hard tug of war."

Before I could finish, Oleg asked eagerly: "Comrade Commander, what is the mission of our regiment?" Seeing I cast a reproachful look at him, he quickly explained, "I found an enemy two days ago. Passing in front of our defense zone, he led a battalion of troops and, with the cooperation of the four tank battalions, attacked from the enemy's rear, and taught them severely."

"Comrade Lieutenant Colonel," Kirilov stood up and said to him with a smile: "Because of your decisive attack. You seized the opportunity in time and inflicted heavy damage on the Germans. The Group Army Command is dedicated to this matter. For you. A commendation was proposed. I hope that your regiment will continue to work hard in the next battle. Continue to carry forward your tenacious fighting spirit, fight resolutely with the fascist bandits, and make new contributions to the motherland and the people..."

The headquarters awarded the five regiments a commendation. Why don't I know about this? But now is not the time to ask these words, so I kept silent wittily. After Kirilov finished speaking, I went on to say: "The political commissar and I are here today to set up a new combat mission for the fifth regiment. Austrian. Lieutenant Colonel Legge, political commissar of Vellore."

The two heard my order to call them. Quickly stood up, waiting for my order.

"You immediately pull out a battalion, break it into pieces, and enter the city, and start an urban guerrilla war with the German forces that stormed into the city.

"Street fighting?!" Hearing my order, not only the two standing people were stunned, but even the people who were still sitting were stunned. For commanders who are accustomed to regular warfare, this command is a bit weird. However, due to the strict hierarchy in the army, although they were full of doubts, they did not dare to ask questions and could only honestly agree: "Yes!"

After the two sit down. I turned my head and told Trushin again: "Captain Trushin, I want to draw some soldiers from your militia camp who are familiar with the terrain to serve as a guide for the commanders of the first battalion. Use their familiarity with the terrain to start dealing with the Germans in the city. , And consume them little by little in the constant movement."

"Comrade Colonel, please rest assured," Captain Trushin stood up, his face resolutely expressing his determination to me, "I must appoint those fighters who are most familiar with the terrain of the city to serve as a guide for the commanders of the first battalion. To the north of the city is the factory area. , Our troops have a lot of room for maneuver here."

"If you want to win the city street battle. The current squads are not enough." Having said that, I turned to ask Grams again: "Captain Grams. What about the snipers you trained?"

Grams and Greetka stood up together, speaking one by one and one interpreter: "Report to the commander. So far, we have trained a hundred snipers, and they are completely ready for actual combat."

Hearing that Grams had trained so many snipers in such a short period of time, I couldn't help being shocked. After a while, I tentatively asked, "How about the level of these hundred snipers?"

With an expression of shame on Grams’ face, he embarrassedly explained: "Comrade commander, because the time is too short, it is very difficult for ordinary fighters to meet the standards of a sniper. This is a hundred snipers. The overall shooting level of the hand is only slightly higher than that of other companies." He said that, seeing a disappointed expression on my face, he quickly added, "But there are seven fighters who have reached the level of real snipers. Standard. They have a 70% chance of hitting a target 300 meters away without using a scope."

I was a little disappointed to hear that there were only seven qualified snipers, but I still comforted myself in my heart: Seven is only seven. It is better than nothing. If there is an elite sniper like Vasily, you can get it. Not a small result. Thinking of this, I bluntly said to Grams: "Captain, you are going to transfer 20 snipers to participate in the street fighting of the five regiments. Remember, those seven qualified snipers must be on the list."

After I gave the order, Oleg asked a little worried: "Comrade Commander, can we take advantage of the Germans in street fighting?"

I didn't answer his question affirmatively, but said to myself: "Narrow streets, complicated environments, invisible enemies, and invisible gunfire will turn into a nightmare for the German soldiers in the city. "After speaking, I raised my hand and looked at the watch. I saw that the time was late, so I directly ordered: "Well, if there are no problems, go back and make preparations. I hope that in an hour, I will be able to see the troops. Enter the city."

After the commanders who participated in the meeting left one after another, only me, Kirilov and Oleg were left in the command post. Oleg asked cautiously: "Commander, political commissar, are you staying in the headquarters or are you leaving now?"

Kirilov rushed to the phone near the wall and said, "Lieutenant Colonel Oleg, the division commander and I will stay here. Anyway, the phone here can also be directly contacted with the division headquarters. In this case, we can be here. Command the battle."

After the guerrilla troops heading for the city set off, there was rumbling gunfire from Mamayev Hill and 107.5 Heights. I quickly called the division headquarters and asked Akhromeev: "Comrade Chief of Staff. Where are you." How is the situation?"

"Report to the commander, according to the report of the observation post: The position of a regiment and friendly forces is being shelled by the Germans. It seems that they are planning to attack on a large scale today."

"Well, I understand. Comrade Chief of Staff. If you have any circumstances, please report to me and the political commissar at any time. We will stay in the command post of the fifth regiment today."

After the German artillery bombardment ended, their infantry under the cover of the tank simultaneously launched a fierce attack on the first regiment and the 107.5 heights.

After learning of this information, Kirilov asked me curiously: "Comrade commander, tell me what the German army wants to do? Yesterday the friendly highlands were raging. But our side was calm. Today is unexpectedly again. Attacking two highlands at the same time, what on earth do they want to do?"

"The enemy's purpose is very clear," I said lightly: "It was to seize our two highlands, open the road to the city, and control the water transportation line of the Volga River, trapping us in the city."

"We won't let them succeed."

"That's right, Comrade Political Commissar. I believe that a regiment of commanders and fighters will resolutely repel their attack."

"Hold the position of a regiment, I never doubted it, but what about the position of the friendly forces?" Kirilov said suspiciously: "You saw the cruel battle yesterday. You think the new infantry 92nd Brigade. Can you hold the high ground and the Soviet street behind?"

I glanced at Kirilov strangely, complaining in my heart that he was unfounded and worrying, but it was still possible to say: "It should be able to hold. You know they are a whole brigade. And most of the commanders are well-trained. The Baltic Marines can at least top the two divisions of the army."

"I hope so." Kirilov sighed heavily after saying this.

The troops entering the city continued to report back their achievements through walkie-talkies that they carried at any time by noon. Although the results of the various teams were not great, they only killed a dozen or thirty German soldiers, but after summing up all the data, this data is not small.

When Oleg passed the summarized information to Kirilov and me. He said with excitement: "Commander, political commissar, I never knew that a battle could be so big. Although each team eliminates not many enemies, we have 20 teams. Adding all the results together, we actually eliminated it. The German army's strength of one and a half companies."

"Comrade Lieutenant Colonel," although Kirilov's face was full of joy, he still told Oleg: "Tell the soldiers that they are all good. My teacher and I are still here waiting for them to get more information. Great results."

Although the army’s results are good, I have not been dazzled by the victory. After the political commissar finished speaking, I added: “Also, tell the soldiers to know how to save themselves and destroy the enemy, and not to make unnecessary sacrifices.”

The five regiments achieved good results, which made me feel relieved. Then I called Akhromeyev and asked him about the situation of the group of positions attacked by the Germans.

Akhromeyev said loudly on the phone: "Report to the commander, half an hour ago, the German troops rushed into a position on the mountainside, but they were quickly beaten by our counterattack."

"How is the friendly highland?"

Hearing this question from me, Akhromeyev fell silent. I couldn't hear his answer, I was a little anxious, and asked in a repeated voice: "Hey, hello, Comrade Chief of Staff, are you still there? Can you hear me? Talk, talk."

Akhromeyev sighed and replied: "Comrade commander, the situation in the friendly highlands is very bad. According to the report of the observation post, the enemy has twice rushed to the top of the hillside and fought a hand-to-hand battle with the 92nd Brigade, which was holding its position. And there was a German armored unit that bypassed the high ground from the west, rushed into Soviet Street, and fought fierce battles with the defenders standing inside."

As soon as I put down the phone, Kirilov on the side asked me nervously, "Comrade Oshanina, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with 107.5 Heights?"

I nodded instinctively. Suddenly I felt that it would be easy to misunderstand Kirilov. I shook my head and said to him: "The Germans attacking the 107.5 heights have twice attacked the positions on the top of the hill. Under the counterattack, their attack was repelled. However, a cunning German armored unit bypassed the high ground from the west, rushed into the Soviet Street behind the high ground, and fought fiercely with the defenders."

As the battle reports of the squadrons in the city continued to come in, we quickly forgot about the 107.5 Heights and Soviet Avenue, and just kept checking the areas where the squadrons were fighting on the map and counting the results they achieved.

In the evening, the phone on the wall suddenly rang. Vellore, who was closest to the phone, raised his hand and picked up the phone. After listening for a while, he covered the microphone and handed it to me. At the same time, he whispered: "Comrade Master, your phone."

As I walked towards her, I asked, "Is it the call of the Chief of Staff Akhromeyev?" Based on my instinct, I thought that this call should have something to do with the 92nd Brigade.

Unexpectedly, Vellore shook his head and whispered to me: "It's a call from Comrade Commander of the Group Army."

I dashed forward quickly and took the call from Vellore. Thinking that he was not present in the morning when I was reporting on the idea of ​​urban guerrilla warfare, he inferred subjectively that he must have come to understand how the new tactics I had adopted were implemented, so as soon as I heard his voice in the earpiece, I took the lead. The report: "Report to Comrade Commander, Oshanina, commander of the military division, report to you. I sent a battalion of troops into the city to fight the German guerrilla warfare in the morning. So far, I have achieved considerable results. According to Judging from the results reported by the various teams in the city, we have eliminated..."

"Okay, don't tell me about urban guerrilla warfare." Cui Kefu broke off and interrupted the words behind me. He angrily said: "I have lost contact with the 92nd Infantry Brigade. Before the communication was interrupted, the brigade's The brigade commander, Colonel Tanasorov, reported to me that the enemy had occupied the 107.5 plateau and rushed into the Soviet Avenue behind the plateau."

I was taken aback by what Cuikov said. When Akhromeyev reported to me, he said that the defenders had guarded the high ground ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and had fought fierce battles with the enemy who had rushed to Soviet Avenue. It has only been a few hours before the high ground has been lost? Seeing that Cui Kefu was getting angry, I dared not say anything to make him angry. I could only ask carefully: "Comrade Commander, what can I do?"

"Take someone to reinforce them immediately and take back the position." Cui Kefu hung up after speaking.

"What's the matter?" Kirilov asked with concern when seeing my face look unsightly.

I didn’t care to talk to him, so I asked Oleg, "Lieutenant Colonel Oleg, does your regiment have anti-tank equipment?" After I asked, I realized that I was also in a medical emergency and asked the wrong person. , This should be asked about the artillery battalion commander Morozov.

Unexpectedly, Oleg answered me: "There is no anti-tank gun, but there is an anti-tank gun company."

"Great," I was overjoyed when he said this, and quickly told him: "Call up the anti-tank company, and I will take them to reinforce the 107.5 heights." (to be continued)

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