Burning Moscow

phone-reading

After drawing up the plan, before I could speak, Vitkov took the initiative to ask for instructions: "Comrade Commander, does this battle plan need to be reported to the command of the group army?"

Although our army has been engaged in a series of recent battles, I have not requested instructions in advance or reported afterwards to the command of the group army. But this time the situation was different. The German troops broke through the friendly line of defense and directly threatened the security of the group army headquarters. I am worried that Khalitonov will temporarily mobilize us to eliminate the German forces wedged in the line of defense, so we must report, lest we are attacking Zaporos with all our strength and suddenly receive a command to adjust the defense.

As soon as Vitkov finished speaking, I immediately nodded and agreed: "Well, Comrade Chief of Staff, immediately report to Commander Khalitonov, and report to him our plan to attack Zaporos."

Seeing that I readily agreed to report the plan to the group army command, Kirilov asked strangely: "Comrade Oshanina, haven't you been worried that the reported combat plan might be leaked? This time you Why did you agree to the Chief of Staff’s proposal and report the plan to the command of the group army?"

"Comrade Political Commissar," in order to answer Kirillov’s doubts, I patiently explained to Kirillov: “Yesterday the German'Imperial Division' broke through the defense line of the 4th Guards Infantry Army and went straight to the 6th Army. Where the headquarters is, fierce fighting is still going on there. If Commander Khalitonov transfers our army to reinforcements, then the “skeleton division”, the 11th Armored Division or the 336th Infantry Division near us will be Like a hungry wolf, they will pounce from behind us and bite us hard. In order to avoid this situation, we must report our combat plan to the superior this time so that they can know it well, so as not to be in our army. The fierce fighting is going on. Inexplicably give us the next order to mobilize troops, causing unnecessary chaos."

After listening to my explanation, Kirilov frowned and thought about it. Then he nodded and said: "Comrade Oshanina, you are very thoughtful. For such a big action, you must pass the anger with your superiors in advance. Otherwise, when our battle is in a stalemate, the superiors who don’t understand the situation suddenly The next order is to transfer our troops to reinforcements, and then it will be in trouble."

Since we need to know the superior's reply as soon as possible, this combat plan is sent through the walkie-talkie in the headquarters. While waiting for a reply, Vitkov asked me again: "Comrade Commander. Do you think your superiors will agree to our combat plan?"

"Yes, Comrade Chief of Staff." To this question of Vitkov, I replied affirmatively: "Once our army launches an offensive against Zaporos, then a large number of German troops will be held nearby by us, so They will not be able to mobilize forces to strengthen those troops that break through our defense line. These can greatly ease the pressure on the main force of the group army. This situation is what they hope to see."

As we were talking, the operator suddenly shouted at us: "Comrade Commander. The commander of the group army is online, and he wants to speak to you."

The commander of the group army wants to speak to me? When I heard the operator yell like this, my first reaction was that he made a mistake. But then I thought about it. This radio operator is very capable and will never make such a low-level mistake. It should really be Khalitonov who wants to talk to me. I hurried to the walkie-talkie, grabbed the headset and put it on, then politely said to the transmitter: "Hello, Comrade Commander, I am Oshanina, what instructions do you have?"

"I just finished reading the battle plan you reported." Khalitonov's slow voice came from the headset, "So. Do you plan to launch an attack on Zaporos tomorrow?"

"Yes, Comrade Commander." Hearing him talking in plain language. Then we spoke out our battle plan without any scruples, and I really couldn't laugh or cry. I can only answer vaguely: "Our army currently has Germans on three sides. Only by launching an offensive decisively can the current crisis be resolved."

Hearing my vague words, Khalitonov seemed to understand something. In the following words, he did not mention the place name Zaporosh again. After a few simple greetings, he said briefly: "... …Well, Comrade Oshanina, I agree to your plan. Tomorrow I will be waiting for your victory in the group army headquarters. Good luck!" After speaking, he interrupted the contact.

Returning the headset and microphone to the operator, I turned around and saw Pugachevchen hurriedly coming in from the outside. Because he was worried about what important information he had received, he asked straightforwardly: "Major, have you received any new information?"

"Yes, Comrade Commander, it is good news." Pugachev said with joy: "General Gurtyev just sent a telegram saying that the search team he sent has found Colonel Bere... "

When I heard the name of Colonel Beley, I rushed to Pugachev, grabbed him by the shoulder, and asked: "I found Colonel Beley. How is he? Is he still alive?" At the last sentence, I involuntarily lowered my voice, afraid to hear the sad news of Bie Lei's sacrifice.

"He is still alive, Comrade Commander." Pugachev replied simply: "But he was wounded."

When I heard that Bie Lei was still alive, the rock hanging in my heart fell to the ground. As long as I was still alive, no matter what kind of injury I suffered, there was hope of healing. Because of this, my next question became much easier: "Where is he injured? Is his injury serious?"

"Comrade Commander, don't worry, he can't die." Pugachev said lightly: "According to General Gurtyev's report, his search team found Colonel Bere next to a tank that turned over. Yes. The colonel may have suffered serious injuries after the tank was destroyed. After he escaped from the tank, he fainted in a crater next to a nearby rollover tank. The first wave of search teams set off was worried. There were also Germans on the battlefield. They were not careful during the search, but Colonel Bere was not found. When your order was issued, the 308th sent a search team to carefully check the colonel’s possible hiding places. After searching, he found the injured and fainted colonel. After a military doctor’s examination, he was found to have multiple skin injuries on his body, and his left arm had a broken forearm. He was able to walk on his own."

After listening to Pugachev's narration, Kirilov and Vitkov beside them all breathed a sigh of relief. Kirilov also said to himself: "Thank God, Colonel Bere is so fateful. After being injured, he was still alive after lying in the snow all night. This is a miracle."

I waited for Kirilov to finish expressing feelings, and then asked Pugachev: "Major, did General Gurtiyev say where Colonel Bere is now?"

"The general has sent someone to drive the colonel over." When Pugachev said this, he raised his hand to look at his watch, and then went on to say: "In about a few minutes, he will be at the army headquarters."

A few minutes later, Biele appeared in the army headquarters. The colonel's plastered arm hung on his chest, supported by the two soldiers. He staggered in front of us, raised his hand to salute us, and at the same time reported: "Comrades commanders, Captain of the Tank Brigade, Colonel Bere, report to you that all the commanders and fighters of the 84th Tank Brigade, after a tenacious battle, All heroic sacrifices."

I took a step forward, took the hand that held him on the side of my forehead, helped him to sit down at the table, and asked with concern: "Comrade Colonel, how is your injury?"

"Comrade commander please rest assured. My injury is not serious. Although there are many injuries on my body, they are all skin injuries. It will take a week to heal. This is the more troublesome arm fracture. It is estimated that it will take two at the earliest Only three can fully recover." He said here, maybe because I was afraid that I would ask him to go to the rear to train in order to take care of his injury. He also specially added: "As long as the superior gives me a new unit, even if the arm injury is not Finished, I can also command the troops to fight."

After listening to him, I smiled and said: "Comrade Colonel, I have seen the entire battle of the tank brigade. If it were not for the sudden appearance of the German plane, the victory in this battle must belong to us. Although now The tank brigade has been exhausted, but don't worry. When the battle is over, the superior will give us supplements." Regarding his concerns. I also made a special explanation; "As for now, your first task is to heal your wounds. Only by recovering your wounds can you lead new troops to carry out more arduous combat tasks."

"Comrade commander, I don't want to go to the rear to heal at this time." Colonel Bie Lei heard what I said, afraid that I was perfuncting him, and solemnly made a request to me: "You have to promise. I can return to my command post as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, Comrade Colonel." To be honest, I am very short of commanders at all levels now. How can I easily let go of an excellent tank commander like Colonel Bere. Seeing that he is still worried about what I said to him, I have to He added: "I assure you that your tank brigade will be rebuilt after half an appointment at most, and you will be the tank brigade commander at that time."

After I said this, I waved to Pugachev, and then told him: "Comrade Major, Colonel Bere needs a rest. You can find a place for him to rest."

"Yes!" Pugachev agreed, and called the two soldiers standing at the door, and asked them to help Colonel Bere leave the division headquarters.

Watching Colonel Bele staggering away from the headquarters, Kirilov couldn't help but sigh: "Comrade Oshanina, the tank brigade is over. When we are attacking Zaporos, after the preparations for artillery fire are over, we can only let The infantry charged towards the city without the cover of tanks."

As soon as Vitkov and Kirilov finished speaking, he immediately said: "Comrade political comrades, although the tank brigade has been exhausted, our infantry can still be supported by a small number of tanks when attacking Zaporos. "

"We still have tanks?" Kirilov asked in surprise when Vitkov said this, "Comrade Chief of Staff, who told you that we still have tanks?"

"Comrade Political Commissar, the Chief of Staff is right. We should still have tanks to support the infantry's offensive." Although Vitkov hasn't made it clear yet, I already understand what he said about tank troops, so I told Kiri Love explained, "Have you forgotten that there is a tank battalion in the 22nd Division of Pantai Leyev's Guards?"

"The tank battalion commanded by Major Perskin?" Kirilov asked in amazement: "Aren't they under the command of Major Akhromeyev in the southern outskirts of the city of Poloy and are dealing with the Germans? ?"

"Because the Germans pounced on Poloy from several directions at the same time, their range of activities became narrower and narrower," I continued: "In order to ensure that our army can successfully capture Zaporos, I decided to put the 171st The division’s tank battalion remained, and Major Perskin’s tank battalion immediately withdrew from the battle and arrived in Kuban before this evening."

In the evening, I received a call from Major Perskin from Cuban. His excited voice came from the headset: "Comrade Commander, hello, this is Perskin, and my tank battalion and I are waiting for your orders, please give instructions!"

"Comrade Major," I was holding a phone with a telephone line, so I didn't have to worry about being tapped by the Germans, so I told him without any secret: "Our troops are going to attack Zaporos tomorrow. I want to ask. Can you, your tank battalion go into battle and cover the infantry attack?"

After a brief silence, Perskin replied decisively: "Comrade Commander, although there are only six tanks left in our battalion, there is no problem in protecting the infantry from attacking Zaporos."

"Very well, Comrade Major." Hearing his answer, I nodded in satisfaction, and then told him: "You and your troops will temporarily rest in Kuban. Before dawn tomorrow, you will be with Major Godunov's New Third Regiment. , Rush to the airport."

When I put down the phone, Vitkov said with satisfaction: "Comrade commander, now we have an additional regiment and a tank battalion, and we are also fighting experienced troops. With their support, I believe we will capture Zaporo. There is no problem."

When I was about to speak, a voice calling for a report suddenly came from the door. I turned my head and looked around and found that the deputy commander of the reconnaissance battalion, Captain Trafkin, was standing at the door. He was dressed up ~www.wuxiaspot.com~, he should have just returned from a reconnaissance mission. So I waved at him, asked him to come in front of me, and then asked, "Comrade Captain, how is your reconnaissance mission performed? Find out about the German'skeleton division' and the deployment of German forces in Zaporos. Yet?"

"Comrade commander, our reconnaissance mission has been completed," Trafkin said with a serious face when answering my question, "but the situation has changed unexpectedly."

"There has been an unexpected change? What change?" Hearing what he said, I was shocked and asked, could it be that the Germans increased their troops to Zaporos? If that's the case, our attack tomorrow will be to hit the rocks with pebbles. So he asked tentatively: "Could it be that the Germans sent additional reinforcements to Zaporos?"

After Trafkin heard this, he shook his head vigorously, and said in shock: "Zaporos' defenders did not receive any reinforcements, but unexpectedly retreated quietly." (To be continued)

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