Burning Moscow

The left-wing counterattack force composed of the Second and Third Regiment, because of the obstacle of 10.5 Heights, I cannot see how they are currently progressing. As for the right-wing counterattack force composed of the first regiment and the fourth regiment, because the battles launched were all on the open ground with unobstructed views, we could clearly see their fighting situation when we stayed in the observation post.

After capturing the forward position of the German army, the right-wing troops continued to advance after leaving some troops to guard. Although the German troops were pushed out of the battlefield by our troops, they did not flee like the left-wing enemies, but instead retreated in an organized alternate cover.

Our air force has been suppressed by the German air force during this period of time, and there has been a fire in my heart. At this moment, they vented their anger on the reckless German army. Our fighter planes hovering in the air use a four-plane intensive assault tactic. Whenever they see German forces getting together, they immediately dive down, throwing bombs and shooting with machine guns, so that our ground offensive forces can attack more smoothly. Some, faster.

The commander of the first regiment Sergeikov and the fourth regiment Gaidar, both commanders who have experienced battles, quickly saw the doorway and found that the air force was guiding and covering their attacks, and immediately commanded the troops to follow. The attack point of our fighter planes attacked. As soon as those areas guarded by the Germans were bombed, our infantry in battalions and companies swarmed up and completely submerged the surviving German troops in the crowd. Because the attack speed was too fast, the mortarers and heavy machine gunners who followed behind were suffering. They carried barrels, ammunition boxes, and heavy machine guns. Although they had been trying hard to catch up with the infantry in front of them, the difference between the two The distance is still getting bigger and bigger.

See this situation. Pantai Leyev said to me with emotion: "Comrade commander, according to the offensive speed of the right-wing troops, I think there is no problem in taking the city of Gorodishe before dark."

Although our army is making great progress. But I didn’t have much hope of taking the city of Gorodishe before dark. After all, the German army had been there for a few months and must have built a lot of fortifications. Because of the existing ability of my division, I wanted to In the shortest period of time, seize a heavily guarded and fortified city. The task is almost impossible to complete.

Seeing my worrying look, Kirilov walked over and asked with concern: "Comrade Oshanina, what's the matter with you, it seems to be very unhappy. Is there something on my mind?"

I didn't answer his question, but pointed to the north and asked: "Comrade Political Commissar, do you think we can take down the German-guarded city of Gorodishe before dark?"

Regarding my question, Kirilov gave me a strange look, and then asked inexplicably: "The overall situation is in our favor. Look," he pointed to the fighter planes hovering in the sky, "our air force We have controlled the air supremacy on the battlefield. If we encounter strong resistance from the Germans during the siege, the air force can provide us with the necessary support."

I replied with a wry smile: "Comrade political comrades. We must not be too blindly optimistic. We must know that although the German army attacking our position was defeated, we still have to clearly realize that the enemy is stronger than us. Do you think the troops on the left and right are stronger? After Gorodishi’s city converges, it can be easily taken from the hands of the Germans waiting for work. Will the city be captured smoothly?"

"What can I do then?" Kirilov couldn't help but worry when he heard me say this. "Because the main force of the group army suffered heavy losses in the early battles, it is very difficult to hold on to its defense. Not to mention providing support for us. If our offensive is frustrated, then the enemy is completely likely to turn around and eat us. "

"Comrade Deputy Commander," I called Pantai Leev, who was standing in front of the lookout, and told him: "In one or two hours, our troops on the left and right wings will meet under the city of Gorodishe. Four. Although the regiment has a lot of troops, it does not have a unified command, so I plan to send you to take on the important task of command. Is there a problem?"

Seeing my serious expression, Pantai Leyev nodded his head and replied very simply, "Okay, comrade commander, I will go to the city of Gorodishe."

Pantai Leyev worked with Morozov’s artillery battalion. I stood in front of the lookout, looking down at the truck with the cannon at the foot of the mountain, and drove methodically through the open area between our place and the 107.5 height. Seeing such a scene of marching in broad daylight made my heart very happy. Recalling that before today, if we wanted to move our troops, we had to be at night or in bad weather when enemy aircraft could not be deployed to avoid air strikes. Today is different. Our great counterattack has begun, and now it is the enemy's turn to dodge our air strikes with fear.

After a few trucks with heavy howitzers passed by, I accidentally saw a few trucks behind, with a strange multi-barrel artillery towing. So he called Akhromeyev over, pointed at the weird artillery below, and asked him curiously: "Comrade Chief of Staff, do you know what gun is being pulled behind the truck?"

Akhromeyev glanced down and immediately replied to me: "Report to the commander, this is the 41-type rocket launched by the artillery battalion from the enemy."

I quickly called Kirilov over, pointed at the strange artillery, and said to him with interest: "Comrade political comrade, look at the German rocket launcher. It looks like our homemade one.' Flying Thunder Cannon'."

Kirilov looked at the rocket launchers passing by at the foot of the mountain, and nodded in agreement: "Well, Comrade Oshanina, don't say it, it looks like our'flying thunder cannon'."

Akhromeyev waited for us to finish, and then introduced: "Commander, political commissar, this German 41-type 150mm rocket launcher has 6 rocket launchers. The 6 launch tubes are arranged in a hexagonal shape. They are assembled together and installed in the On a towable two-wheeled trolley. The length of the rocket launch tube is 1.3 meters, the outer diameter is 5 rifled, in order to keep the rocket stable in the launch tube, there are 3 17 mm guide rails in each launch tube .

The two-wheeled traction trolley has an upside-down bracket, which should be put down and fixed when shooting to stabilize it. The rocket launch tube can have a pitch angle of 5 to 15 degrees on the launch frame and can rotate 27 degrees left and right. The transmission interval is 2 seconds. It takes about 90 seconds to load 6 rockets. The combat weight of the whole system is 536 kg, and it is generally towed by trucks or armored vehicles. The ignition method is wired ignition, which is quite similar to our ‘flying cannon’. The ignition cord is generally 10 meters in length to ensure that the rear-spraying flame does not harm the operating soldiers. "

At 3:30 in the afternoon, Pantai Leyev contacted me through a group of walkie-talkies. In order to prevent being eavesdropped by the Germans. I didn't call him by name, but asked straightforwardly: "How is the situation?"

Hearing me such a nonchalant question, Pantai Leyev was taken aback at first, but he soon understood why I was talking like this, and he also reported briefly: "The left and right wings have merged and control the east of the city. Two directions, north and south. After Morozov is ready, he can officially launch an attack."

"Have you figured out the distribution of the enemy's forces?" I then asked.

"According to the prisoners' confession, there is a division headquarters of the 295th Infantry Division in the city. There is a regiment in the east and south of the city for defense, and there are strong fortifications." That said. He asked me with some worry: "As far as I know, some companies in the Sejerikov regiment have a gun for every three talents. Is it appropriate to throw them into such a cruel battle?"

"Let's do it, use the Sergeikov regiment as the general reserve team." I knew in my heart that what Bantai Lev was talking about was the truth, because the regiment expanded so quickly that there were thousands of fighters without weapons at all. If these unarmed commanders and fighters are allowed to charge, it is equivalent to sending them to death. I have no choice but to announce that one regiment will be changed into a reserve team. "As for the offense, hand it over to several other regiments. The city of Gorodishe is relatively spacious, which is conducive to the assault of the armored forces, so you must do a good job in the coordination of the troops."

As soon as I finished speaking, Bantai Leyev cried out: "Butan coordination, this is the first time I have heard of the term. What should I do?"

Pantai Leyev's words made me dumbfounded. I actually forgot that he started as an independent teacher. Except for the response mission to the north, the rest of the time was spent in the division headquarters. I haven't been anywhere, how can we know the "step-tank coordination" tactics we used before? But at this time, even if I want to change temporarily, I can’t do it. I can only bite the bullet and say to him: "Comrade deputy commander, you can ask Sederikov about this matter. He has experience."

After I finished the call with Bantai Leyev, Kirilov said to me with a serious face: "Comrade Oshanina, it seems that we were dazzled by the victory at noon and forgot the enemy before us. Far stronger than us. I estimate that there will be a fierce battle next, and perhaps more than one-third of the casualties of the troops. I want to know now, what are your plans?"

I know that the decision made at this moment will be related to the survival of the independent division, so I seem to be extra cautious. After thinking about it for a few minutes, I said to Kirilov carefully: "Comrade political comrade, I feel that with our existing forces, I want to attack and advance to the north and join the Don front army in the south. This is unrealistic. Yes. Maybe we have been wiped out before seeing the shadow of the friendly army. So I thought about it this way. First, we will concentrate our forces to take down the nearest city of Gorodishe, and then drew a troop to go north again. After occupying Kongjiayi City and occupying the high ground to the north, the troops stopped and turned into a defensive state, waiting for the rendezvous with the Don Front Army."

Akhromeyev was on the side, marking the map based on the battle report he received. At this time, the phone on the desk rang. Since the division and the regiments are now communicating by telegram, most of the calls that can be made at this moment are from the headquarters of the group army. He quickly put down the pencil in his hand, picked up the phone, and said politely: "This is the headquarters of the independent division. Where are you?"

He listened for a while, then stood up from his seat, and then said politely: "Comrade Commander, please wait a moment, I will let the teacher come to answer the call."

Hearing that it was Trikov’s call, I hurriedly came to Akhromeyev’s hand, took the call from his hand, and stuck it to my ear. Cui Kefu's voice came from the earpiece: "Comrade Oshanina, what's the situation with you?"

"Report to Comrade Commander," I hurriedly stood up straight and replied respectfully: "At present, the four regiments of our division have arrived outside the city of Gorodishe and surrounded the city from east, south, and north, and are preparing Launch an attack on the German forces in the city." After briefly reporting our situation, I turned the topic to the counterattack of the front army, "Comrade Commander, do you know that the counterattack of the front army is progressing smoothly?"

Hearing this question from me, Cui Kefu smiled and replied: "The counterattack of the troops is progressing smoothly. At noon, the troops of the Front Army made a breakthrough on the enemy's defense line. At 13 o'clock, the mechanized 4th Army entered the breach . And the 13th Tank Army is now rapidly developing into the enemy’s defenses on its own area.” After introducing the friendly battle situation, he suddenly asked, “Do you have any plans next?”

Hearing this question, I hurriedly repeated what I had just thought to him. At the end, I said with some worry: "If the whole division of our division presses up, then the defense of Mamayev Hill will become empty. , So once encountering a German sneak attack, the high ground is in danger of being lost."

"You don't need to worry about this." Cuikov quickly made a decision and announced to me: "I will send the 284th Infantry Division of Colonel Vachuk to Mamayev Hill before dark. As for the 107.5 highland, I plan to send the 92nd infantry brigade that had lost the highland before. After you hand over defense with the commanders of these two units, you can rush to the city of Gorodishe to take command as soon as possible. Your troops."

"Understood, Comrade Commander, I will make arrangements now."

After putting down the phone~www.wuxiaspot.com~ I told Kirilov what Trikov meant. After I finished speaking, I suddenly caught a glimpse of Shelbina, the political commissar of the 37th Guards Division, who had been ignored by me, standing beside him. Suddenly, with an idea, I walked quickly in front of him and said politely to him: Political Commissar Erbina, I have something to discuss with you."

"Comrade Deputy Commander, you are too polite," Shelbina also responded politely: "If you have anything, please tell me directly, as long as it is within my ability, I will do it."

"In this case, Political Commissar Shelbina," seeing that he readily agreed to my request, I didn't go around with him, and said straightforwardly: "I would like to ask you to lead the commanders of the 37th Guards Division, for the time being Take over the defense of 107.5 Heights and stay there waiting for the 92nd Infantry Brigade sent by the headquarters to take over."

"Yes," Shelbina agreed to my request very simply, "I will go back to gather the troops and rush to 107.5 Heights immediately." (To be continued)

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