Burning Moscow
Chapter 2: Adventurous Assault (Part 2)
When Godunov’s familiar voice came through the earphones, I didn’t have any greetings and asked straightforwardly: "Major Godunov, what's the situation now?"
Hearing my voice, Godunov immediately replied respectfully and respectfully: "Comrade General, they are all set up. Although we have fewer troops than the enemy, I still divide the troops into two echelons: first. The echelon is composed of two assault engineer battalions, which are five kilometers south of Poloy and built a defensive position; the second echelon is composed of a tank battalion and an assault engineer battalion, mainly used for setting up ambushes and counterattacks.
"Have you figured out the number of the German army?" Since Godunov's telegram did not mention the number of the German army, I specifically mentioned this question.
"I figured it out, Comrade General." Godunov replied clearly: "It is a part of the 11th Armored Division of the German Army. The commander of the division is Major General Hermann Balk."
"Yeah, I understand." Since I was using a wireless call without using any code, I was worried that the content of the call would be intercepted by the enemy, so I hurriedly said: "I will send Major Akhromeev to you to check the details. Deployed.” After speaking, the communication was interrupted before Godunov could answer.
Putting down the phone, I called Kirilov, Vitkov, Akhromeyev, and Pugachev to the front of the map, briefly said the deployment of Godunov’s report, and then said: "From Judging from the current situation, the German forces in the Tokmak area far exceed our imagination. Apart from the 11th Armored Division, it is estimated that there will be a lot of infantry. Once the German forces adopt a coordinated infantry and tank approach. Poroy City rushes over, so whether the 171st Division can block their impact is still a question..."
"Comrade Commander, please wait a minute." I was interrupted by Vitkov before I could finish. Regardless of the displeasure on my face, he said to himself: "What is the German number you just mentioned? The 11th German Panzer Division?" Seeing me nodding to confirm, he asked carefully. "Then their commander, isn't Major General Barker?"
"Yes. The commander of the armored division is called Bark." When I answered Vitkov's question, I tried to think about it. It seemed that I only said the number of the German army, not the name of the commander at all, Vitko. How did the husband know. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but tentatively asked: "Why, Comrade Chief of Staff, have you heard of this German commander?"
Vitkov nodded vigorously with a grim face. He gritted his teeth and said: "Comrade Commander, this is Bark. At the end of last year, at the Battle of the Zil River, 50 tanks were used to kill hundreds of tanks from one of our tank corps."
Fifty tanks kill hundreds of tanks? ! Such a disparity in the results shocked me, and said to my heart: Isn't this Rommel's result? Couldn't it be Vitkov who made a mistake?
I was not the only one who was surprised, but Kirilov, Akhromeyev, and Pugachev were also taken aback. After a while, Kirilov asked, "Comrade Chief of Staff, can you tell us what is going on?"
Vitkov nodded again, and began to tell me about the record of the German 11th Armored Division: "December 7 last year. In order to eliminate the German No. 1 who occupied the position between Niederzier and Suroveno on the Zil River. In the 336th Division, our 1st Tank Corps crossed the Zil River on their left flank and advanced to the residential area of the 79th State Farm behind their defensive positions on the river bank. At that time, the German 11th Panzer Division had just left Rostov. After learning the news of our army's offensive, they were ordered to move to the state-run farm to restore the original situation of both sides.
On December 8th, Foxiao, the German 15th Armored Regiment attacked our motorized infantry column that was opening its way from the north. Since our army was in the process of marching, we did not have the slightest protection against the enemy's sneak attack. As a result, it took a very short time. Inside, the entire column was annihilated by the Germans. Then the armored regiment, with the direct support of armored infantry and artillery, advanced to the rear of our tank unit defending the state farm.
Our troops trapped in the German siege were brave and tenacious. But because the troops were within the range of enemy artillery fire, breaking through became an impossible thing. By the evening. The tank troops stationed in the farm were completely defeated, and 51 tanks were destroyed..."
When Vitkov talked to Kirilov and the others about the record of the German 11th Panzer Division. I couldn’t help but fall into contemplation: a tank army with hundreds of tanks and a considerable number of infantry cooperating, but still can’t stop Barker’s 11th Armored Division, we now have only one on the south side of Poroy The infantry regiment, with a tank battalion with only 18 tanks, wanted to block their attack. It was a fantasy.
The crisis we are currently facing is not only noticed by me, but also felt by political workers like Kirilov. As soon as Vitkov finished speaking, he immediately asked me nervously: "Comrade Oshanina, the situation is very unfavorable for us. Once the enemy's 11th Armored Division launches an offensive, it will only depend on the Godunov regiment and Perr. The tank battalion in Sijian is totally unstoppable. We must send troops to strengthen them."
"Strengthen, how is the strengthening method?" I said angrily to Kirilov's proposal: "Currently in Poloy, there is only the 171st Division of Andryuschenko. With their equipment and combat power, even They are all sent in, and they may not be able to block the enemy's attack. If the enemy takes the advantage of taking advantage of Poroy, then our entire army is in danger of being defeated."
At this moment, Akhromeyev suddenly said: "Comrade Commander, things are not as pessimistic as you think. With our current strength, it is entirely possible to block or even defeat the 11th Armored Division of the German Army. ."
Akhromeyev’s words gave me a glimmer of victory, and I immediately couldn’t wait to ask: "Major, tell me your plan."
"As far as I know, the current 171st Infantry Division is composed of the original 115th, 124, and 149th infantry brigades. In their original structure, there was a tank battalion and two anti-tank artillery companies. Although the original brigade was reorganized into a regiment, the tank battalion and anti-tank company still existed.” Although Akhromeyev had just taken office a few days ago, he had a better understanding of the situation of the various units in the army. I know in detail. "I propose to transfer the tank battalions and anti-tank artillery companies of the 115th and 124th regiments of the 171st division to immediately go to the defense zone of the Godunov regiment."
"Comrade Major, the tank battalion and anti-tank artillery company that were transferred out. After being sent to the defense zone of the Godunov regiment," I heard Akhromeyev say. Vitkov's confidence has also been restored. He asked with interest: "How do you plan to deploy?"
"The two battalions of the first echelon are deployed side by side, each battalion strengthens a tank company, and the tanks occupy the flanking positions of the defensive area; at the same time, each battalion is assigned an anti-tank gun company. The remaining tank units and anti-tank units The artillery company and another assault engineer battalion formed the second echelon to set up ambushes and counterattacks.” As the chief of the staff and intelligence department, Major Akhromeyev, based on the resources he has at his disposal, The shortest time. The most detailed combat plan was worked out: "The Persian Tank Battalion, which was drawn out, took a small number of infantry and detoured to the German flanks."
After listening to Akhromeyev’s plan, I looked at the map for a while and thought it sounded good, so I looked up and asked Vitkov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, what do you think?"
Vitkov nodded and said blankly, "I think this plan of the major can be tried."
Seeing that Vitkov did not raise any objections, I did not ask Kirilov or the Chief of Operations Pugachev again. After all, the time is tight and every minute must be raced against, so I declared decisively: "I declare that this battle will be under the full command of Major Akhromeyev." Then I looked at Akhromeyev and said. "Major, you rush to the 171st Division, let Colonel Andryuschenko transfer the troops you need to you, don't stay for a moment, and immediately go to the defense zone of the Godunov regiment."
Seeing that I handed over the command of the battle to Akhromeyev, Vitkov nodded in agreement and proactively said: "I will call Colonel Andryuschenko first and let him gather the troops to be mobilized. In this way, when the major arrives at the 171st Division, the troops will almost be assembled. You can set off at any time."
When Akhromeyev left, we began an anxious and long wait. Halfway through, Gurtyev and Bantaiyev sent telegrams. Report to me the current position of the troops and the corresponding deployment. But because I have been worrying about the upcoming battle on the south side of the city. So I just glanced at the telegram sent by the two and threw it on the table.
There was no news from Akhromeyev for a long time. Not only I was anxious, but Kirilov and Vitkov were also desperately anxious. Kirilov sat at the table, staring at the roof in a daze, as if there was something wonderful on it that attracted his attention. Vitkov kept walking around the house with his hands behind his back, sighing from time to time.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, news finally came from Akhromeyev. Pugachev, who had been in the next telecommunications room holding a telegram, hurried in and shouted excitedly: "Commander, Comrade Commander, this is a telegram from Major Akhromeev. "
I didn't wait for him to run in front of me, so I couldn't wait to ask, "Major Pugachev, what's the situation on the battlefield?"
Pugachev walked up to me and handed me the telegram. He said emotionally: "Report to the commander that the German army, after a fierce artillery attack on our defensive positions, used about a regiment’s strength in the 20th century. Under the guidance of many tanks, they drove into the defensive position of my first echelon in columns. When they entered the ambush area, our second echelon suddenly fired at its column. We were hit by a German unit that was caught off guard. The formation was in chaos immediately, and the tanks were out of coordination. Our troops seized this favorable opportunity to give full play to their firepower advantage and kill a large number of enemies. The enemy’s 61st Motorized Infantry Battalion was destroyed by our army and destroyed 6 tanks, 15 armored vehicles and After killing more than a hundred soldiers, they have retreated hastily."
Now that Pugachev has stated all the contents of the telegram, there is no need to read the telegram. I handed it to Vitkov, who was waiting anxiously next to him, and continued to ask: "Napel What about Major Sijian’s tank battalion? What kind of results did they achieve?"
Pugachev shook his head and replied: "According to Major Akhromeyev’s report, after he reached the defensive area, he sent Major Perskin’s tank battalion to the southwest direction of Rivni to make a roundabout. Go around behind the German 11th Armored Division and give them a severe lesson."
"What, did you detour in the direction of Rivni?" Vitkov heard Pugachev's words and stuffed the telegram into Kirilov's hands, leaned over the table, and looked up where Rivni was. s position. After a while, I heard him slap the table hard, and then screamed: "Damn it, what the **** did this Major Akhromeyev do? How can I make the tank battalion go round the Rivni area? Knowing that this place is right in the middle of the two cities of Tokamak and Vosslivka, if the enemy armored forces in Vosslivka are dispatched again, they will fall into a dangerous state of being attacked by the enemy." At this point, he carried it. He started looking at me and said, "Comrade Commander, I suggest to send a telegram to Major Akhromeyev immediately, asking him to urgently recall Major Perskin's tank battalion to avoid their fate."
I looked at Rivni, who was almost negligibly small on the map, and quickly thought about whether I should follow Vitkov’s suggestion to withdraw Perskin’s tank battalion and continue with the existing tank battalion. The area blocked the German 11th Panzer Division's offensive.
When I was in a dilemma, Kirilov’s voice sounded next to me: "Oshanina, Major Akhromeyev has worked with us for a few months. According to my observations, he is not only in the headquarters. A qualified staff officer is also an excellent commander on the battlefield."
Kirilov’s words gave me the initiation. I was right. When Akhromeyev used to be the chief of staff of my division, he was the person I trusted the most. When I was not in the headquarters, he always The work in the division is entrusted to him. And the command of this battle was given to him personally, so why should I bother with these unnecessary hearts?
Thinking of this, I stood up straight and said to Vitkov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I know Major Akhromeyev very well. Since he wants to send Major Perskin’s tank battalion to Rivni, there must be Careful consideration. As superior commanders, we must have confidence in our subordinates and not interfere too much with the decisions they make."
Hearing what I said, Witkov could only say something helplessly: "Well, since Comrade Commander has said so~www.wuxiaspot.com~ we can only wait and see what Major Perskin can give What kind of good news do we bring?" Then he told Pugachev: "Comrade Major, go back to the communication room first. If you have the latest information, please report to us at any time."
Although I acted confidently myself, I was not at all sure about the fact that a battalion of Perskin had to deal with so many German troops. After all, this was a risky assault. What kind of result will it end up? No one can do it. Expected.
But this time we waited not long. After about ten minutes, Pugachev came to the headquarters again with a telegram. As soon as he entered the door, he announced loudly: "Commander, political commissar, good news! Major Perskin’s tank battalion has wiped out the 15th German armored regiment."
"What, one of our tank battalions wiped out the enemy's armored regiment?" After hearing the news, Vitkov's first reaction was impossible. He asked in a suspicious tone: "Is it a mistake? "
"Yes, Comrade Chief of Staff," Pugachev looked at me when he said this, nodded when I saw me, and handed the telegram to Vitkov. At the same time, he said: "The telegram is Akhrome Yev personally sent it, and it clearly stated that Major Perskin’s tank battalion destroyed 37 tanks of the German 15th Panzer Regiment without any loss.” (To be continued)
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