Burning Moscow

After leaving Shelbyna, we sat down to study the next tasks of the independent division. Although the offensive and defensive roles of the enemy and the enemy have dropped from the beginning of the counteroffensive, the situation is not optimistic. Compared with us, the German army still has an advantage in strength and equipment. It is a very easy thing to switch from offensive to defensive. But now that we have switched from a defensive state to an offensive state, it is very difficult. If we don't figure out the state, we just blindly fight and dash, maybe we will be in danger of annihilation.

I knew in my heart that in the ensuing war of siege, the 62nd Army was difficult to make any achievements due to the shortage of soldiers, so that in the end even the great contribution of capturing Marshal Paulus had to be handed over to the 64th Army. . The purpose of today's meeting is to unify everyone's understanding and prevent the idea of ​​underestimating the enemy.

As before, I did not express my attitude first, but simply said: "Our main topic today is the focus of discussing the next step of the independent division. Who will speak first?"

After I finished speaking, Bantai Leyev looked around and saw that Kirilov and Akhromeyev were silent, so he spoke first and said: "Let me just say a few words. At present, Paulus's The 6th Army has fallen into our heavy siege. Under this circumstance, I think our independent division should actively launch an offensive and launch a final attack on the besieged German army."

"Offensive? It's so light." After listening to his speech, Akhromeyev sneered, and said in an annoying voice: "Comrade deputy commander, you want to launch the final offense. Excuse me, where should we use it? What kind of force will attack the enemy?"

"That's just a question. After the traffic with the east coast is restored, the front army headquarters will soon send troops to us. I believe that within a week, our independent division will be able to recover fully. Status.” Pantai Leyev responded optimistically: “Not only will there be enough soldiers, I estimate that we will be supplemented with a lot of technical equipment. Together with the cooperation of the air force, it is one thing to eliminate the enemy in front of us. It’s a breeze."

In my mind, in all the film and television works reflecting the Battle of Stalingrad, it seems that when the Red Army's counterattack began, the German Army had no resistance to the Red Army's devastating offensive. I won’t know how harmful this kind of propaganda is when I’m really immersed in it. If the Germans are really so vulnerable. They will not advance eastward from Kharkov to Stalingrad on the Volga River step by step, nor will they support themselves under the siege of Soviet troops several times larger than their own, without the supplement of soldiers and a large amount of supplies. It took two months. Until their ammunition, food, and grass gradually ran out, their morale fell to the bottom. The Soviet army only launched the final thunder blow and completely defeated them.

Akhromeyev continued to refute Bantai Leyev: "...you know what technical equipment we have now. The tank battalion has five tanks and seven armored vehicles, while the friendly forces have 20 tanks. Add up to less than a full tank battalion. Our tanks were seized from the Germans. Ammunition and fuel are not a problem. They can be supplemented from the newly seized materials. But the friendly tanks can not only replenish fuel for them. In addition. But the supply of ammunition is powerless. There is also an artillery battalion. Today there are only four heavy howitzers and the same number of anti-tank guns, plus twelve mortars. And an anti-tank rifle company. Strength, to attack the German position, do you think there is a certainty of winning?"

After Akhromeyev finished speaking, Kirilov and Bantailev both bowed their heads and pondered, perhaps it was the series of data reported by the Chief of Staff. Let them understand the current situation, far less beautiful than they thought.

After a while. Kirilov raised his head and looked at me, and asked in an inquiring tone: "Comrade Oshanina. What do I want to hear from you?"

"I have listened carefully to the speeches of the deputy commander and the chief of staff just now." I didn't go around the circle, and said straightforwardly: "I think the chief of staff made a lot of sense. Although we switched to the offensive, compared with the Germans, we 'S strength is still very weak, so in the following days, the main task of our division is to hold the enemy and prevent them from fleeing, instead of attacking them rashly.” Having said that, I turned my head and told Ahromeye Husband, "Chief of Staff, give the second regiment commander Oleg and the fourth regiment commander Gaidar a call and ask them to come to the headquarters immediately."

While Akhromeyev was going to call, Kirilov asked me curiously: "Comrade Oshanina, what are you doing here with these two heads?"

Hearing Kirilov’s question, I immediately explained to him: "Comrade Political Commissar, the city of Gorodishe has now become our rear. If the German army wants to attack here, it must bypass several defense zones of our army, so we The focus of defense must be shifted to Kong Nie Yi. It doesn't make much sense for the division headquarters to stay here. I think the division headquarters should be moved to Kong Nie Yi as soon as possible."

Regarding my opinion, Kirilov and Bantaiyev immediately agreed. Kirilov also said with relief: "Comrade Oshanina, I actually wanted to mention this to you yesterday, but I was afraid that you might have other considerations, so I hesitated for a long time, and finally didn't mention it. Our division headquarters is about to leave, so which unit will defend Gorodishe? Should it be handed over to the friendly army after the headquarters is notified?"

I shook my head and replied, "Comrade political comrades, the current group army has limited forces. They not only have to defend the existing areas, but they also need to deploy their troops to fight the enemy in street fighting, and they cannot spare the extra manpower to replace Gorodishche’s. Defense, so I plan to leave the second regiment, while taking charge of the rest of the city, while trying to supplement it."

"Do you think the superiors will replenish us?" After hearing me say to let the second regiment replenish, Kirilov seemed to see a glimmer of light, and couldn't help but revisit the old thing.

I shook my head again, smiled bitterly and said to him: "Comrade Political Commissar, maybe you don’t know. Before this counterattack, Commander Rokosovsky’s Don Front Army was supplemented by only three infantry divisions. And they all have 60% of the troops. And our group army not only did not get supplements from the soldiers, even the much-needed ammunition and materials, but also because of the impact of the freezing of the **** Volga River, and did not get much supplement. Now on the Volga River. Although the traffic has resumed. However, for the supplementary soldiers coming from the east bank, the priority must be the divisions or brigades that are still fighting in the city. Also, I heard that the commanders are now concentrating their forces to the German army. Launch an attack and prepare to rescue the Lyudnikov division that was besieged by the Germans."

My words surprised Kirilov. He asked in astonishment: "What? Colonel Lyudnikov's troops are still in the defense of the German army, so isn't the battalion commanded by Captain Karpov also dangerous?"

"This is no way, Comrade Political Commissar." Bantai Leyev said to me: "The battle in the city is far more cruel than our Mamayev Hill. Did you forget, Sejericho? Husband’s regiment. There were more than 3,000 officers and fighters. They were transferred to the work area for only one day, and the rest were less than two hundred, including the wounded. The mixed battalion led by Captain Karpov was transferred from From that day on, I had already removed them from the establishment of independent divisions in my heart."

After listening to Pantai Leyev's words. Kirilov sighed and said, "Well, if other commanders and fighters died, it would be nice to say, but Karpov was the first Eastern Battalion commander to speak to our army anyway, and his name even the Supreme Commander himself knew. If anything happens to him, I'm afraid the superior will blame Comrade Oshanina."

Kirilov really surprised me when he said this. Thinking about it, I gave Karpov the task. They are the most dangerous, as if I deliberately weakened his strength through fighting. Before I could speak, I came back after the call. Once again, Akhromeev, who understood the ins and outs of the matter, made suggestions for me: "Comrade Commander, can you please call the commander and ask him to discuss with Colonel Lyudnikov and ask Captain Karpov. Come back to our teacher?"

"Comrade commander, I think the Chief of Staff's proposal is very good," Bantai Leyev, who always loves Akhromeyev, has always been against Akhromeyev. Seeing that this matter involves my interests, I also expressed support for Akhromeyev's opinions. "You should contact the commander immediately and find a way to transfer Captain Karpov back. You must know his existence. For us, it is no less than a few divisions."

Bantai Leyev’s remarks made Kirilov amused. He smiled and asked, "Hey, I said, old man, what you said is too exaggerated. Karpov is just a little captain, why? How many teachers can it be worth?"

"Comrade Political Commissar," although Kirilov is an old friend of his own, Pantai Leyev said dissatisfied at this moment: "Did you forget, how did Captain Nikolai and his battalion last time anyway? It is because of Karpov’s example, otherwise, the current regiment will not have one more Nicholas battalion capable of fighting, and the 1,700 prisoners of war will not successfully return to our troops."

When Pantai Leyev was talking, a thought came to my mind, to call Trikov immediately, and to recruit Captain Karpov from the most dangerous place before he died. As soon as Pantaiyev finished speaking, I quickly stood up and reviewed with several people: "The deputy commander is right. Captain Karpov is a model we have set up. His existence is critical to the disintegration of those who are forced to do so. The Eastern Battalion served by the Germans had an unexpected effect. Putting him in an extremely dangerous position was my misconsideration. I will call Commander Cuikov to find a way to get the captain back to our division. Come." Then he ordered Razumeyeva who was sitting not far away: "Comrade Lieutenant, get me the command of the group army."

But my luck seems to be bad, not only is Cuikov not in the headquarters, but even the military commissioner Gurov is not there. The Chief of Staff Krylov who was talking to me asked strangely: "Comrade Oshanina, are you in a hurry?"

Hearing Krylov's words, I hurriedly told him about the importance of Captain Karpov. I hope he can discuss with Lyudnikov and see if he can let Captain Karpov come back, even if he It is fine to come back from the 70th Guards Division alone.

Unexpectedly, after Krylov heard this, he smiled and said to me: "Hey, I said Comrade Oshanina, you have won too much and you are a little confused with joy?!" He teased me. After one sentence, without waiting for me to speak, he went on to say, "Have you forgotten your current identity? You are the deputy commander of the group army. You can directly give an order to Colonel Lyudnikov to let Karpov under his They are built."

"Is this appropriate?" I asked worriedly: "If Captain Karpov and the others are transferred back, will it affect the overall defense of the 70th Guards Division?"

"After playing for so long, there are probably not a few people left in the battalion you sent." Krylov called me. From the honorific "you" just now to the more intimate "you", "I also understand the importance of this Captain Karpov. Maybe it's really as your deputy commander said, he can top several teachers alone. , To the officers and soldiers of the Eastern Battalion who are still serving for the German army. Knowing his experience, they will be shaken, so that we can weaken the enemy while strengthening our own strength. Comrade Oshanina, Do it boldly. I will report this to the commander when they come back."

With Krylov’s permission, I felt more confident when I called Lyudnikov. When I heard Lyudnikov’s familiar voice from the earphones, I said loudly to him: "Hello. Comrade Colonel, I’m Oshanina, how are you?"

Hearing my voice, Lyudnikov was taken aback for a moment, and then said excitedly: "Hello, Comrade Deputy Commander, I am glad to hear your voice. Do you have any instructions?"

"That's it, Comrade Colonel." I pointed to the microphone. I told the importance of Karpov to Lyudnikov exactly. Finally, I said to him regretfully: "...So. Comrade Colonel, in any case, I need him to return to the Independent Division immediately. As for the commanders of the 70th Guards Division with him, in order not to affect the overall defense of your division, I will not draw them back."

"I can't do this because he is fighting. Comrade Deputy Commander!" Lyudnikov unexpectedly said, "Also, I beg you to keep him here. Our division has not only lost a hundred soldiers. Eighty percent, there are not even a few commanders left. I want him, Captain Karpov, to be my regimental commander."

"But, Comrade Colonel..." I want to emphasize the importance of Karpov again, but he interrupted me first, "Dear Lida Musdakova, I'm sorry, I interrupted you. Now, Captain Karpov is a commander with fighting spirit. In the area where his troops are defended, no matter how fierce the German offensive is, don’t even think about going forward. I think you should keep such a commander in your division. It’s wrong to be a deputy commander of the guard battalion."

"Colonel Lyudnikov, my independent division doesn't need you to give orders!" I interrupted him politely, "Do you think I want to keep him in the guard camp? It's just for a while in the fighting force." There is no suitable position to arrange for him. Well, we will talk about Captain Karpov's affairs later. I have only one task for you-anyway, to keep his life safe."

When I put down the earphones and the microphone, I also knew what a big problem I had handed over to Lyudnikov. In such a cruel battle, even the life of Major General Ruolujev, the commander of the 37th Guards Division. There is no way to save it, let alone a little captain. Fortunately, Oleg and Gaidar walked into the headquarters. I can temporarily put this annoying thing aside and explain the new task to them.

I walked in front of the two of them, before they waited for them to salute, I said first: "Two lieutenant colonel comrades, I called you here because I have a new task to give you."

Hearing that there is a new mission, Gaidar smiled and asked in surprise: "Commander, is there another offensive mission?"

I smiled bitterly and shook my head, and said to the two of them: "Although our encirclement is like a chain around the Germans’ necks, our teacher is just a small iron ring in this long chain, the task of strangling the enemy. It’s not our turn yet, our task is just to make sure that our own iron ring does not break when the enemy’s neck is tightened. Okay, then I announce to you a new task: the second regiment has the least force and is responsible for Goro Jixiecheng’s defensive work, and at the same time tried every means to supplement the troops; the Fourth Regiment immediately packed up and prepared to follow the division to the north and enter Kong Nieyi City.

After listening to me, Lieutenant Colonel Gaidar was full of joy, while Lieutenant Colonel Oleg looked dejected, because he knew in his heart that the chances of the left-behind troops building merits are far less than the combat troops. I took a step forward and patted his shoulder to comfort him and said, "Lieutenant Colonel Oleg, there are still a lot of battles to be fought~www.wuxiaspot.com~ As long as your regiment can quickly complete the supplement, there will be battles for you in the future. Fight, are you still worried about not having a chance to do meritorious service?"

Oleg, who was in my mind, smirked twice, raised his hand to salute us, and turned around and left the division headquarters with Gaidar.

As soon as the two left, I immediately told Akhromeyev: "Chief of Staff, hurry up and pack things. We will leave in an hour."

Just after I gave instructions to Akhromeyev, Razumeyeva, who was sitting next to the telephone, stood up and called me: "Comrade Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Sergeikov, the commander of the first regiment, is online. He wants to speak to you ."

Lieutenant Colonel Sejerikov, when I heard the name of a regiment commander, I couldn't help but chuckle, and began to think about it randomly: "Did the Army of Difficulties concentrate their superior forces to launch an offensive against Kongjiayi City?" I walked over and took the headset and After the microphone, due to my nervousness, my voice changed slightly: "Hello, Lieutenant Colonel Sergeikov? I am Oshanina, what happened?" (to be continued)

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