Burning Moscow

After fully comprehending my combat concept, Vitkov unexpectedly put forward a suggestion to me: "Comrade Commander, since we have achieved considerable results in the defense during the day, we should not take it lightly, except to strengthen the situation. In some defensive areas, troops should be sent behind the enemy to establish a landing field. Read the full text of the latest chapters [to see the latest chapters in this book, please go to]"

"Landing field?" When I heard this word, I couldn't help but frowned, and said to my heart that Vitkov didn't drink today. How can I say nonsense? There is neither a river nor an ocean in front of us, and the establishment of a "landing field", so how do we start?

Perhaps it was Vitkov who saw my doubts in my eyes and quickly explained to me: "What I call the'landing field' is not the same as the one you imagined. Before every attack, our army will conduct a wide range of operations. Some small units and reconnaissance teams infiltrated the enemy’s defensive positions.” When talking about this, Vitkov’s face was full of pride, “Our tactics, no one can catch up. On us. No matter how tight the enemy's defense is, we can infiltrate ingeniously and quickly dug the cover. This infiltration technique is the most troublesome for the Germans. There is almost no sound in the whole process, and no shot is fired. Yes. Even though their sentries kept their eyes wide open and vigilant throughout the night, but by the next morning, they would find that a whole armed squad of our army appeared near their defense line, and even dug it. Bunkers. We have used this kind of penetration tactics hundreds of times and achieved great results."

After listening to his words, I asked in a skeptical tone: "Is this penetration tactic really so effective?"

"No, the effect is really great." Vitkov continued in high spirits: "The characteristic of our large corps is that no matter where you are, at any time, you must establish a landing field in advance for the next attack. The stronghold. The "landing fields" we control are a great threat to the German army. If they ignore these landing fields or fail to clear them in time, they will pay a heavy price for this.

Our landing site, when it was first built, may have been small in scale, and it seemed almost harmless to the Germans. But just give us a little time. [\\网w] We can turn it into a position that is very harmful to the German army and a stronghold that is difficult to conquer. When it was dark, the landing field occupied by one of our infantry companies had to expand to at least one regiment by the next morning, and give us another night. It will become a strong stronghold equipped with heavy weapons, it can have everything it needs to make it almost indestructible. "

I listened patiently to Vitkov's explanation, thinking to myself that the "landing field" he referred to might be the "tunnel approaching operation" tactics I know. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but glance at Kirilov next to him, wanting to blame him for such good tactics, but never told me. [Look at the latest chapter of this book and ask him to listen to it with gusto, and immediately understand his fault to blame him. After all, before the Battle of Stalingrad, he was still engaged in civilian work, maybe he didn't even know that our army had this kind of tactics.

I coughed softly, cleared my throat, and then curiously asked Vitkov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I heard you say that our'landing ground' is simply impeccable. Doesn't the Germans have any measures to deal with? ?"

Hearing my question, Vitkov replied with some embarrassment: "The Germans have learned to be smart after suffering a few losses. Read the full text of the latest chapter as long as they find that we are building a landing field. Or we are building a forward position. Immediately concentrate the superior forces and launch a fierce attack. Because they understand that a delay of one hour, the attack may be frustrated, and a delay of two hours will surely be frustrated, and a delay of one day will bring them a devastating catastrophe. Therefore, as long as they discover the landing field of our army, even if there is only one infantry platoon or one tank, they will immediately attack. They will have to attack us when our footing is not stable. When we have no time to organize effective defenses, When our heavy weapons are not in motion, they attacked decisively because they understand that once time is wasted, it means failure, and only decisive and timely actions can resolve their crisis."

After listening to Vitkov’s introduction to the "Landing Field", I thought about it a little bit and thought I could send Godunov’s troops to try. At the rear of the armored division, part of the enemy's strength is constrained because they cannot attack Boroy with all their strength, so that we can have enough time to perfect the fortifications. So he began to issue orders: "The chief of staff, record my order: After the two assault engineer battalions of the Godunov regiment withdrew from the battle, they took advantage of the night to move towards the Tokmak, looking for a suitable area to build a "landing field" to achieve The purpose of containing the German army and urging them to divide their forces is to reduce the pressure on our army's frontal defense."

After Vitkov quickly recorded my order, he walked quickly to the operator's side and ordered him to send the order to Major Godunov in the form of a telegram immediately.

Kirilov turned his head and glanced at the busy Vitkov, and asked me curiously: "Comrade Oshanina, what's the matter with this 11th Armored Division of the German Army? It was during the Battle of the Zil River. Our troops were embarrassed, but when they met us, they seemed so vulnerable. Not only were two infantry battalions wiped out by us, even the most elite 15th Armored Regiment was hit hard by us. ."

In fact, I have been thinking about the question Kirilov asked. Since he is asking now, I will consider it and say: "Comrade Political Commissar, I think the reason why the 11th Armored Division will suffer a big loss in front of us is first of all. In the early battles, they had severely reduced their personnel and did not receive timely supplements; second, they had received wrong information, thinking that there were only small units of our army in the Poloy area, so they would underestimate the enemy, so that in the process of marching , Did not send the corresponding reconnaissance troops, and ended up in the ambush of our second echelon.

However, even if we have defeated the 11th Armored Division in succession, we can't take it lightly. It is not easy to know this division commander named Bark. According to the statement by the Chief of Staff just now, in the battle of the Chil River, Barker cleverly seized the loopholes in the command of our army, and took advantage of the inconsistency of the attack time of the various units of our army into the battle, and a large number of There is no well-coordinated conflict between the infantry divisions. After we finish fighting one of our troops calmly, we will go to another one, until our offensive troops are weakened to a certain extent by them. [\\网w] They can even withdraw and deal with our newly arrived troops. "

As soon as I finished speaking, there was a vague sound of dense explosions outside. I listened a bit and asked Vitkov, who was also at a loss: "Chief of Staff. Call the observation station outside and ask what the explosion is about? It doesn't sound like a gun, but an airplane. The dropped bomb is exploding."

Vitkov nodded and picked up the phone on the desk to dial. As soon as the phone was connected, he said loudly: "Hello. Observation post? I'm the military command. I ask you, what is the explosion sound outside, and where did it come from?" He listened for a while, then put it down. The phone reported to me: "Comrade Commander, the Observatory reported that the enemy has dispatched more than a dozen bombers and is bombarding the original position of the first echelon indiscriminately."

I heard that the German air force was bombing our positions. I panicked a little. I asked nervously, "Did the first echelon retreat to a new position?"

Vitkov shook his head slowly. Said: "Since Major Akhromeyev has not sent back the latest information, we cannot know what is going on in the first echelon now."

I was considering whether I should go to the telecom room in person and ask if Pugachev had received the latest battle report. Pugachev appeared at the door in time. Looking at the telegram in his hand, I hurriedly asked loudly: "Comrade Major, are you holding Major Akhromeyev's telegram?"

"Yes, Comrade Commander." Pugachev walked quickly to me and handed me the telegram. At the same time, he reported: "Our troops have just withdrawn from the position, and a dozen bombers attacked us. We were bombarded indiscriminately at the positions. However, due to the timely retreat, the Germans bombed an empty position and did not cause us any casualties."

It is said that under the command of Akhromeyev, our troops withdrew from the position in time and escaped the bombing of enemy planes. My heart felt more at ease, and I took the telegram in my hand and looked at it at a glance. In the telegram, Akhromeyev, in addition to reporting what Pugachev said just now, also took the initiative to report to me his next deployment of troops: the 115th Regiment that was receiving defense has entered the position, and the 124th The regiment built fortifications on the edge of the city. And the two assault engineer battalions that were replaced. Under the leadership of Major Godunov, he quietly rounded toward the rear of the German army. The three tank battalions of the second echelon and one assault engineer battalion are currently concealedly deployed on the flanks, rearranging new ambush circles, and preparing to severely teach the armored units that are about to rush up stupidly.

When I saw Akhromeyev’s telegram, I instantly beamed. I said that this Akhromeyev is not easy. I just asked Vitkov to send a telegram to Godunov and let him rate him. The troops circled to the rear of the German army and infiltrated into the rear of the German army to establish a "landing field". Unexpectedly, Akhromeyev had arranged it long ago. And he also readjusted the deployment of the second echelon, allowing them to once again set a trap for the Germans.

After reading the telegram, Kirilov said with emotion: "Comrade Oshanina, it’s not easy to look at Major Akhromeyev’s youth. Look at his formation, even if Those senior commanders who have been in the army for decades are not necessarily better than him."

"Comrade Commander," Vitkov waited for Kirilov to finish, and offered to suggest to me: "This Major Akhromeyev used to be your chief of staff, but now he is transferred to the command of the army. Isn’t it a bit too talented to be the chief of the intelligence and general staff? When he comes back from his mission, can he be promoted to my deputy chief of staff?"

Although I know that Vitkov said this out of good intentions, I waved my hand and rejected his proposal: "Comrade Chief of Staff, Major Akhromeyev has a wealth of combat experience and is surprising. He has military literacy, but he is too young after all, so he should train for a few more years at the grassroots level."

After listening to my statement, Vitkov did not say anything, but reminded me again: "Although our troops have set up an ambush on the road to the city, we still have to be vigilant. As far as I know, Barr Major General Ke is a very experienced commander. He has a famous saying:'The Night March is our savior!'"

When I heard the last sentence, I couldn't help but froze, and then asked: "Chief of Staff, what does this commander Bark mean when I say this? Why do I get more confused when I hear it?"

"That's it, Comrade Commander." Vitkov explained to me patiently: "During the Battle of the Chil River, for several weeks, the 11th Armored Division moved at night and arrived before dawn. The most convenient offensive position. The attack was launched at the least vigilant moment before the attack, which caused heavy casualties to our troops. Although the use of this tactic consumes a lot of energy and physical strength of the troops, the casualties are Very small, because this style of play often hits us by surprise."

"Comrade Chief of Staff ~www.wuxiaspot.com~, who has been listening for a long time next to Kirilov, couldn't help expressing his own opinion: "Can we send scouts again to crack down on the commander of the German army? Learn from them. The next move to the 11th Armored Division? "

"It's useless, Comrade Political Commissar." Vitkov poured cold water on Kirilov with a bitter face: "Their combat orders are all verbal without exception. The division commander made the next day's determination that night. He will verbally give the necessary orders to the regiment commander on the spot. Then he returns to the headquarters and discusses his intentions with the higher-level commanders. If approved, the regiments will generate electricity:'No change', so everything goes according to plan. If there are important changes, the division commander will go to each regiment that night and give a new oral order. He directs the division’s actions from the forward position on the battlefield. His position is with the unit that conducts the main assault. He must go to the regiment every day. Several times. The division’s command post is configured a little bit later, and generally does not change its position during operations. The command post is responsible for collecting and sorting out enemy information, in charge of the supply of troops, and mobilizing and strengthening the force. The division commander and the command department use radio stations to maintain communication. Contact, only in a few cases by telephone."

Hearing that Bark was so shrewd and sophisticated, I couldn't help being shocked in a cold sweat. If he used this method to deal with us, it would be really hard to guard against. But until now, the dead horse can only be used as a living horse doctor. After thinking for a long time, I gave Vitkov an order and said: "The chief of staff, let the military reconnaissance battalion send reconnaissance troops with walkie-talkies in all directions. Once that happens. If you find the whereabouts of the German army, report it to the army command immediately." (To be continued.)