Burning Moscow

"Hey, Lida, now tell me, based on your observations, will Paulus surrender?"

After I left the German position, I asked Lieutenant Gretka to bring the surrendered Captain Dangla and his men back to the location of my army headquarters, and I accompanied Captain Sarnia to Rokosovsky’s front army commander. unit. Reading the full text of the latest chapter Rokosovsky personally poured tea for me while asking my opinion.

I shrugged my shoulders and spread my hands, and said helplessly: "It's a pity, Comrade General, according to my observations, although Paulus' generals are not disgusted with the surrender, Paulus himself cannot make up his mind. I guess he will ask Hitler for instructions on whether or not to surrender."

"If you really ask Hitler for instructions, then this matter will be completely useless." Ma Linin, the chief of staff who heard me, said with a look of disappointment: "I originally thought that the hungry and cold German army, in this desperate situation, would Grasping the olive branch we proactively extended, I didn't expect them to be so stubborn. It seems that they are planning to fight us to the end.

"Comrade Chief of Staff, the Germans will not surrender so easily." Major General Terekin, a military commissar of the Front Army I just met, said: "According to my analysis, the Germans do not surrender, except for some officers and soldiers who still have a fluke in the rescue of friendly forces. Some people are afraid of political reprisals after being captured, and more people dare not defy their oaths. They are bound by their own oaths, and they are afraid that if they break it, they will betray their motherland. ∝↙ Sentenced to death, even his family members in the country will be implicated and sent to a concentration camp. Generals like Paulus have even more worries. In addition to considering his own life and death and the safety of his family, he must also take into consideration. Will he be ruined because he ordered his surrender. So he will definitely ask Hitler for instructions so that after obtaining permission, he can honourably announce his surrender to us without damaging his reputation."

"He thought very beautiful. Read the full text of the latest chapter." After listening to Terekin's words, Rokosovsky snorted heavily. "In the ultimatum I gave him, I only gave him 24 Hours. If after this deadline, he has not let the German troops lay down their weapons and surrender to us. Then I will order the troops to launch a final attack on the besieged German troops."

When I listened to Rokosovsky’s comments, I suddenly thought of what Captain Dangla said to me, so as soon as he finished speaking, I immediately stood up and said: "Comrade Commander of the Front, and I have not had time to report a situation to you. If I report it to you now, it may be of some help to the next battle."

"What's the matter?" Rokosovsky asked in surprise.

"That's it, Comrade Commander." So I told him about Captain Dangela exactly, and finally I concluded: "Because of the recent Comrade Walter Ulbricht and his anti-fascist alliance, An organization such as the National Committee of the "Free German". In Stalingrad, the besieged German officers and soldiers were constantly clarified to the truth about what was happening on the front lines and in Germany, which had shaken the enemy’s military spirit to a certain extent. Role. If the German army is not a well-disciplined unit, and the officers and soldiers are bound by their own vows, I think there must have been thousands of soldiers surrendering to us."

After listening to my words, Rokosovsky sat in his seat without speaking, frowned and began to think. But Major General Terekin said happily: "Great, Comrade Oshanina, the information you provided us is really important. I think that as long as the final general offensive begins, while we are on the military offensive, Launch a political offensive against the Germans, and their so-called solid defenses will soon fall apart."

"That's it, Comrade Military Commissioner." The Chief of Staff Malinin expressed great agreement with Terekin's statement: "We used to fight only on the bravery of the soldiers and the correct command of the commanders. At the same time of military offensive, political offensive is supplemented, and the result is that every time you have to pay a huge price to achieve the final victory. Now with the aid of this kind of political work, the commanders below generally respond that the offense is easier than before, and The casualties of the troops have also been greatly reduced."

"My chief of staff, comrade, political offensive is very important, but it is not a panacea for all diseases." At this time, the pensive Rokosovsky looked up again and took over Malinin's words and said: "If there is no strong military With the last shield of strength, we still cannot achieve the final victory." At this point, he stood up and said firmly: "The chief of staff, immediately give orders to the troops to prepare them for all battles. Wait for the end of the 24 hours. Once the deadline has passed, we will launch a final offensive against the besieged German forces."

When I saw Malinin lead the order to the communication room next door to issue an order, I hesitated, and finally summoned the courage to say to Rokosovsky: "Comrade Commander, I have a request." After saying this, I regretted it in my heart, and secretly said that if this incident were to spread out, I would offend the friendly commander, so I just said a word and shut my mouth.

Rokosovsky was a little anxious when he saw that I was hesitant to say something. He urged me and said, "Lida, you have any request, just ask it. As long as it is within my abilities, I I will definitely agree."

With Rokosowski’s encouragement, I finally blushed and expressed my thoughts: "Comrade Commander, I wonder if the task of capturing the Central Department Store can be entrusted to our 79th Infantry Corps? "

After listening to my request, Rokosovsky was stunned for a moment, then stared at me for a long time, then looked at the military commissioner Terekin next to him, and then nodded and said, "Leda, I’m asking you. I can’t find a reason to refuse this request. After all, with the strength of one division, you have carried out the attack of four German divisions in Mamayevgang. For such a brilliant record of your division, I am now The reward that can be given to you is to give you the honor of the captive Paulus."

Originally, I just made this request to Rokosovsky with the intention of giving it a try, but he did not expect that he agreed so readily. I quickly raised my hand to salute him and said gratefully: "Thank you, thank you, Comrade Commander! Thank you for your trust in our army and for entrusting us with such a glorious task. I assure you, we The 79th Infantry Corps will certainly not disappoint your expectations of us."

Rokosovsky waited for me to finish, pushed the map on the table towards us a little bit, pointed it with his finger, and said to me with a serious expression: "Lida, look at the location of your army. ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ There are still eleven blocks away from the German headquarters, and the vanguard of General Shumilov’s 64th Army is only five streets away. Although I will capture the German headquarters and capture Paul Lu. Si’s task is entrusted to your army, but if you can’t rush to the front of the friendly army and approach the Central Department Store, I will give this task to the friendly army. Understand?"

"Understood!" I have carefully studied why the force that finally captured Paulus was Shumilov’s 64th Army instead of Cuikov’s 62nd Army, because the latter suffered severe damage throughout the battle. In addition to holding the position to contain the German forces, there is no ability to launch an active attack on the German army. But now history has made a slight deviation here because of my appearance. Naturally, I will not easily let go of this kind of god-given opportunity, so I answered Rokosovsky confidently: "Please rest assured, Comrade Commander. , I promise to complete the task."

Seeing my answer so succinctly, Rokosovsky’s face showed a gratified smile, he took the initiative to reach out to me, and said at the same time: "Lida, since you are so confident, then I will wait here. With the news of your victory." (To be continued.)

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