Burning Moscow

Regarding the Karpov camp anyway, although we considered various possible situations in advance, we did not expect that there were unexpected errors in the end, and the whole operation almost fell short.

At four o'clock in the morning, in order to learn about the actions of the Curry's troops, I made a special call to Gaidar. As soon as the phone was connected, I opened the door and asked, "Hey, Lieutenant Colonel Gaidar, where are Captain Curry's troops?"

Gaidar replied confidently: "Report to the commander, they have successfully entered the enemy's position, they are progressing smoothly, and they are developing in depth."

Gaidar’s report gave me a stunned: "Why, Captain Curry and the others carried walkie-talkies?" It is necessary to know that the enemy’s front and the position of the Fourth Regiment are separated by three kilometers. If you want to report the results in time, you can only use this kind of wireless communication equipment. . But in the dead of night, when you use this kind of thing to shout, don't you alarm the enemy?

"No." Gaidar understood what I was worried about and hurriedly explained to me: "Political Commissar Xia Ping was worried that we would not be able to understand the situation of Ke Li Chenglian in time, so before they set off, he gave him a flashlight. Let him be there. Enter the attacking position and send a signal towards our regiment. After successfully entering the enemy’s position, the flashlight will flash twice, one long and one short, and repeat once a minute; if the progress goes well, it will flash three times, one long and two short, also every time Repeat every minute. Now, Comrade Xia Ping is lying in the trenches, using a telescope to observe the situation in the distance. After receiving the signal, he immediately calls me and informs me so that when you inquire, I can promptly ask you. Report on the battle."

"Lieutenant Colonel Sergeikov, your political commissar is very comprehensive." I am very satisfied with Xia Ping's arrangement, and after a sincere compliment. Put down the phone.

After raising my hand and looking at my watch, I asked Akhromeyev again: "Chief of Staff, where has the Second Battalion of the First Regiment reached?"

Akhromeyev walked to Razumeyeva's side. He bowed his head and said something to her, probably because he wanted to contact the second group observation post on the top of the mountain. Understand where the night raid troops have moved.

After a while, Akhromeyev walked back to me and reported to me: "Reporter commander, according to the report of the observation post, one company of the second battalion has moved one kilometer before the enemy’s position, and the other two Each company is still hidden in the ruins of tanks and armored vehicles at the foot of the mountain, and the commanders and fighters are waiting for further orders."

After listening to Akhromeyev’s report, Bantaiyev said with a serious face: “I hope the fourth regiment’s sneak attack will succeed. In this way, we can seize the enemy’s position with minimal casualties.”

Before we finished speaking, the phone on the desk rang untimely. Hearing the ringing of the phone, my heartbeat suddenly speeded up, worrying about any unfavorable news. Seeing that we were all staring at the phone and did not respond, Akhromeyev stepped forward, picked up the phone, and said loudly, "Hey, I am the chief of staff, where are you?" After hearing a few words, he covered it. The microphone reports to me. "It was from Lieutenant Colonel Gaidar. He said that in the trenches far away, there were intensive gunshots and explosions. It seems that Corey's troops were discovered by the enemy. He asked for instructions on what to do next?"

"Tell the lieutenant colonel that he will immediately send two companies down the embankment, and go down the river to reinforce the company of Kelicheng." After that, I turned around and ordered Razumeeva behind: "Comrade Lieutenant, make peace immediately Captain Sherebryanne of the second battalion of the regiment got in touch, and I want to talk to him."

When Razumeyeva reported to me that she had contacted Captain Sherebryan, I hurried to her side and put on the headphones. Pointing to the microphone, he couldn't wait to say: "Hey, is it Captain Sherebryan? We attacked the troops in the enemy's position. The enemy has been spotted. I now order you to make all your soldiers act. Immediately. Attack the enemy’s position.” When I said this, I thought of the mines Kirillov had mentioned, and quickly said: “Remember, let the engineers clean up the mines on the way forward, and don’t blow them up. Own person."

The battle to seize the position went very smoothly. The enemy had been stunned by the sneak attack by the Kelicheng Company, but now suddenly a new force came up from the front, and the enemy was beaten up and down. Their resistance ended shortly after the Second Battalion rushed into the trenches. Except for a few who voluntarily raised their hands and surrendered, the rest became cold corpses.

When the victory report was transmitted to the headquarters via the walkie-talkie in Sherebryan, we were all excited. Successfully seizing the enemy's position means that Karpov camp can pass through this gap and enter our defense zone by the way.

I also specifically said to Sherebryan on the phone: "Comrade Captain, now I will also give you the command of Captain Curry’s company. Remember, the task I give you is to cover a unit wearing a German uniform. Pass your defense zone smoothly and enter Mamayev Hill."

After hearing this, Serebriani was taken aback for a while, and then asked carefully: "Comrade commander, how can I be sure that it is a real German or a friendly soldier in German uniform?"

Don’t say it, we’re so happy that we have forgotten about Karpov’s camp anyway. Not many people know about it, let alone a small battalion commander in Sherebryan, even the four regiment’s Heydar. They don't know either. At this time, if you keep concealing it from the commander on the front line, it may be counterproductive, so I told him the matter openly.

Although Serebriani had prepared, he was still stunned by this shocking secret. He was silent for a while before hesitated and said: "Comrade commander, do I need to send someone to get in touch with this unit now?"

"That's for sure, comrade Captain." Thinking that it was Savchenko who was in charge of guiding Karpov camp to transfer into, he was in the same regiment with Sherebryan, and the two might know each other, so he told him: "That troop It was led by Comrade Savchenko. Find a few fighters who know him and walk westward quietly to establish contact with them and guide them through your defense zone."

"Understood," Serebriani replied loudly, "I will immediately mobilize personnel to meet them."

Not long after giving the order to Serebriani, Razumeyeva in front of the walkie-talkie suddenly called me and said nervously, "Comrade Commander, I received an unfamiliar call."

Hearing what she said, my heart couldn't help but chuckle. Where did the unfamiliar call come from? Could it be that there was something wrong with Savchenko and the others? I walked up to her with anxiety, put on the earphones and pointed at the microphone. Some flustered and said: "Hey, hello. Where are you?"

After a burst of noisy electric current, a familiar voice finally came: "Comrade Commander, it's me, Savchenko."

I was overjoyed when I heard Savchenko's voice by accident: "Comrade Savchenko, where are you? Whose communication equipment did you use to contact me?"

Savchenko seemed very anxious, so he spoke very fast: "Commander. I am leading a movement to the Volga River with Captain Karpov. Because of the emergency, I had to risk using the communications in the captain's camp. The equipment will contact you."

"What happened?" I hurriedly asked.

"Our troops had just left the camp and they were spotted by the German patrol. Now there are large groups of German troops coming in from both the north and the west. Although we tried to get rid of them, we were unsuccessful. They chased after us and caught the fire with the troops after we broke off."

I was taken aback by this accident and hurriedly asked: "Does the enemy have heavy weapons?"

"Except for a few mortars and a few machine guns. No heavy weapons have been found for the time being." Savchenko asked me nervously: "Comrade Commander, what shall we do next?"

"Tell Captain Karpov to alternate cover with their troops. Retreat eastward to the Volga River, where the German positions have been captured by our troops not long ago. You can pass there and enter our defense zone smoothly. The commander standing there is Captain Sherebryan, you may know him, I have ordered him to send someone to contact you."

"Comrade Commander," Savchenko asked me after hearing what I said. "Can you send someone to meet us? You know that the officers and soldiers of the Dongfang Battalion temporarily knew that the troops were going to be pulled away, and their morale was low. I am worried that if the rear guards cannot withstand the German attack, the troops may be mutiny on the battlefield."

Savchenko spoke so seriously. I quickly asked: "Where are you now?"

"It's about two kilometers away from that fortification..." As soon as he said this, there was a violent explosion from the earphones. It seems that German mortars have hit his vicinity. Thinking of this, mine I became more nervous, and asked in a repeated voice: "Comrade Savchenko, how is your side?"

"I'm okay, comrade commander." Savchenko's voice came from the headset again. He reported: "A shell exploded not far away, wounding two soldiers. However, the leading German troops have been defeated. The guards left behind by Captain Karpov are being pushed towards us. The captain has already sent his guard platoon up, trying to plug the gap and cover the rest of the troops to move eastward. Please tell the friendly commanders and fighters. Everyone, although we are wearing German uniforms, we all have a white towel tied to our left arm to make a distinction."

The plan to make Karpov camp anyway has been heard by heaven. If their actions fail anyway, not only will they be wiped out by the Germans, but the future of all the commanders around me will be abruptly changed. only. If the above is investigated, Cuikov, Gurov, Krylov, and even Zhukov are also implicated. It can be said that they have affected the whole body. Therefore, I must come up with a practical way to remove Karpo. The husband rescued them.

Thinking of this, my heart is heavy. After pondering for a while, I decisively said to Savchenko: "Comrade Savchenko, please tell Captain Karpov. After leaving enough cover troops, I will continue to retreat eastward with the remaining troops. I will immediately Send someone to meet you."

Savchenko heard me say this, and after hesitating for a while, he said gravely, "Yes!"

After finishing the conversation with Savchenko, I ordered Razumeeva to connect with the second battalion commander Serebriani and told him straightforwardly: "Comrade Captain, I order you to send two companies immediately. Troops, move to the west of your position to meet a retreat from the west. Although they are wearing German uniforms, they all have a white towel tied to their left arm. Let our soldiers pay attention to the identification and avoid misunderstandings. ."

"Yes, comrade commander." Serebriani replied bluntly: "I will immediately take two companies to meet up, and let Captain Ke Licheng of the Fourth Regiment take two companies to stand on the ground. We must rescue the friendly forces."

Although he said so, I was still worried, and deliberately said: "Comrade Captain, this mission is very special. We don't know how many troops the enemy has deployed and what weapons and equipment they have, so you have to stop them at all costs. After joining them, you will establish a defensive position on the spot. As long as this troop does not completely withdraw from your defense line, you cannot withdraw from the battle. Understand?"

"Understand." In order to make me feel at ease, Serebriani expressed his determination to me: "Please rest assured, no matter how much the price is paid, we will firmly block the enemy. As long as there is one person left on the battlefield. , Will definitely not hand over the position to the enemy."

From what we learned later from Savchenko and Karpov, although Karpov camp was less than two kilometers away from our new position, there was no German blocking it. However, seeing the menacing chasing soldiers behind, the shells that had exploded in the queue from time to time, many of the weak-willed officers were shaken, and they led their men to flee towards the German army, and put down their weapons early. The German forces surrendered.

With the emergence of deserters, Karpov’s military spirit became even more distracted. When the entire army was facing collapse, the response unit led by Sherebryan arrived in time and let Karpov, who had already aimed a pistol at his forehead. Relieved. But even so, the battalion's deaths and injuries were reduced and the number of escapees was reduced, and the attrition had reached one third.

Karpov said that he saw the emergence of reinforcements, and then he was convinced of what Savchenko said. He immediately refreshed and led the troops quickly to the east position.

However, Serebrian’s troops had no time to build fortifications, so they hid in the ready-made bomb craters and fought fierce battles with the overtaking enemy. After the troops of the Eastern Battalion passed, Serebriani ordered to alternately cover the strong positions to the back to retreat.

However, the enemy’s pursuit came quickly, and the German 113th Division also sent troops from the camp. Under the cover of tanks, they pressed over from the north. The remaining troops in Serebrian faced the enemy.

After I heard the news, I called Gaidar and hurriedly ordered him: "Hey, Lieutenant Colonel, do you see the enemy's tank? I order you to immediately push the anti-tank gun in the tunnel into the trench. , To provide artillery cover for Captain Sherebryann’s troops, and knock out all the tanks that came in from the north."

With my order, the anti-tank guns hidden in the tunnels of the Fourth Regiment were pushed into the trenches, and fired at the German tanks that were dazzling in the distance~www.wuxiaspot.com~Two German tanks were in the situation. During the process, no artillery firepower was found on our army's position, so without the cover of infantry, it quickly rushed towards the second camp's position, and was quickly beaten into a pile of scrap iron.

The infantry following far behind the tank, seeing that their tank was destroyed, still rushed up recklessly. As a result, he stepped on a landmine, was blown up and down, and then was knocked down by a large number of bullets fired by Keli Cheng's troops on the position, and finally retreated in a panic.

The enemy from the north was repelled, while the German offensive from the west continued. Relying on the cover of mortars, they suppressed their artillery fire in Sherebryan, and approached the trench step by step.

Hearing this news, Kirilov became anxious and grabbed my arm and asked nervously: "Comrade Commander, if the enemy rushes into the trenches, the second battalion will be all over. What can we do to help them?" To be continued)

ps: My heartfelt thanks to the book friends, the dead Hachi, the Marine Guards, the cats from Africa, and the children's shoes with curved feet for their precious monthly tickets! Thanks for the book friend old godfather, for the reward of slapped Lanlong children's shoes!

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