The troops trapped in Factory 813, under the command of Bronnikov, successfully broke through the siege of the Imperial Division after a fierce battle. More than 400 of the more than 2,000 commanders and fighters successfully evacuated to the North.
On the left bank of the Donets River, join the main force there.
Shortly after the Soviet army lost Kharkov, Belgorod was also occupied by the German Motorized Infantry Division. The main force of the Voronezh Front had to repeatedly choose to retreat under the attack of the German army.
Fortunately, the troops of the 6th and 21st Group Army launched a feint attack in the direction of Barvinkovo, and the troops of the Southwest Front also actively feinted towards Izyum, forcing the German army to stop the pursuit. In this way, the troops retreated across the North Donets River.
The Voronezh Front was able to establish a new defensive position along the river bank in the Oboyan area south of Kursk.
Sokov is now a member of the Steppe Front. Even the commander of the front is not welcomed by his superiors, let alone the commander of a small group army. Because it was only a week later that he learned that the Voronezh Front had withdrawn to Northern Donne.
News from the left bank of the Ci River.
After understanding this information, Sokov couldn't help but shook his head with a wry smile. He didn't expect that history could be so corrective. He thought that after severely damaging Hauser's SS, he could avoid Kharkov - don't
The fate of the fall of Ergorod was maintained, and this situation between the enemy and ourselves was maintained until the beginning of the Battle of Kursk.
Who would have known that as soon as he was transferred from the Sixth Army, Manstein would relaunch the attack on Kharkov-Belgorod and achieve success, which he did not expect at all.
But regardless of whether Kharkov is in the hands of the Germans or the Soviet army, it has nothing to do with Sokov's half a kopeck. His main energy now is focused on training troops. Only in a short period of time
Within the next two years, you can develop a strong army and achieve more feats.
Samyko saw Sokov sitting at the table in a daze after answering a phone call, so he asked curiously: "Comrade Commander, what are you thinking about? I see you are sitting here in a daze."
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov looked up at Samyko and said with a wry smile: "I just got the news that Kharkov-Belgorod has fallen into the hands of the enemy again."
"What, Kharkov-Belgorod was lost?" Samyko said in surprise: "We don't have so many troops near this area, how could the Germans easily capture our city?
Woolen cloth?"
Sokov didn't know how to answer Samyko's question for a while. In fact, he was also quite puzzled. According to real history, the German troops who captured Kharkov were three parties commanded by Hausser.
The Guards Division, and not long ago, these three divisions all suffered devastating blows from themselves. How could they recover so quickly and even retake the city?
While Sokov was thinking about how to answer, the phone on the table rang. Samek picked it up, listened for a moment, and said, "I understand, and I will report it to Comrade Commander immediately."
When Sokov heard Samyko mentioning himself, he didn't know what happened. As soon as the other party put down the phone, he immediately asked: "Comrade Chief of Staff, what happened?"
"The checkpoint on duty outside the town reported that General Susaikov, the military commissar of the front army, has arrived."
When he learned that the Military Commissar of the Front Army had arrived, Sokov was surprised: "Chief of Staff, what's going on? Why didn't you tell me in advance that the Military Commissar of the Front Army was coming for such a big event?"
"Comrade Commander, you have wrongly blamed me." Hearing Sokov's criticism of himself, Samyko said with an aggrieved face: "I have not received any notice at all, and I don't know why Comrade Comrade Military Commissar of the Front Army
Will come."
"What's going on? Let's investigate later." Sokov saw that Samyko didn't know about Susekov's arrival, so he guessed that some duty officer at the headquarters might have answered the call but forgot to notify him.
He and Samyko were in trouble. Now they could only finish receiving Susaikov, and then slowly pursue the matter: "Let's go out first to greet Comrade Comrade Military Commissar of the Front Army."
After the three jeeps parked at the entrance of the headquarters, the passenger door of the middle car opened, and a major came out. After he got out of the car, he immediately opened the rear door and held the roof of the car with his hands to prevent the inside from entering.
of people hit their heads.
Soon, a person came out of the car. It was General Susaikov whom Sokov knew. He quickly stepped forward with Samyko, raised his hand to salute each other, and reported in accordance with the order: "Comrade Military Commissar of the Front Army, the 3rd
Major General Sokov (Samyko), commander of the 27th Army, reports to you that you are welcome to inspect our army."
Susaikov shook hands with the two, smiled and said to Sokov: "General Sokov, I brought you an old friend."
"Old friend?" Sokov asked in surprise, "Who is it?"
Susykov smiled and did not answer, but turned towards the car and said: "Come down."
When the people in the car appeared in everyone's sight, Sokov couldn't help shouting in surprise: "General Lunev, is it still you?"
"That's right, Comrade Commander." Lunev grabbed Sokov's hand and said with a smile, "I'm here to see you again."
Sokov looked at Susaikov on the side with some confusion, trying to figure out what was going on. Susaikov smiled and explained to Sokov: "General Sokov, after passing Comrade Lunev's
Based on the application and the serious consideration of the superiors, we have decided to formally appoint Comrade Lunev as the military commissar and political commissar of your group army."
Sokov couldn't help but be overjoyed to learn that his superiors asked Lunev to continue serving as his military commissar. A few days ago, he was worried that his superiors would send someone who did not know the details to serve as his military commissar.
Unnecessary conflicts occurred due to ideological issues. But now the military commissioner appointed by his superiors turned out to be his former partner Lunev, which immediately made Sokov let go of a huge stone in his heart.
"Hello, Comrade Military Commissar." Samyko raised his hand to salute Lunev and introduced himself: "I am the chief of staff of the group army. From now on, we will fight side by side together."
"Hello, Comrade Chief of Staff." Lunev held Samyko's hand and said with a smile: "Nice to meet you."
"Now that we all know each other, please come in." After the simple greetings were over, Sokov greeted everyone and said, "Let's continue chatting inside."
The four of them came to the headquarters. After sitting down, Susaikov looked at Sokov and said: "General Sokov, my task today is to send Comrade Lunev to take office. Since you are old partners, how can we communicate with each other?"
The introduction can be dispensed with."
"General Susaikov," Lunev said to Susaikov with a smile: "Although Comrade Sokov and I have not been together for a long time, we get along very well. Since we were both in the 6th Army before,
If we can live in harmony, there will be no problems in the 27th Army now."
As soon as Lunev finished speaking, a staff officer brought tea and cakes. After the staff put various cakes on the table one by one, Sokov called to Susekov and Lunev: "You two
, please drink tea and eat something."
Seeing the various pastries placed in front of him, Lunev said with some surprise: "Comrade Commander, it seems that you are living a good life here. I have been in the Sixth Army for such a long time, but I have never
I saw you greeting friends with pastries."
"Comrade Military Commissar, these are not comparable." Although Sokov knew that Lunev's complaint was ridiculing, in order to prevent Susaikov from misunderstanding, he still explained specifically: "We are stationed in
When we arrived at the Red Army Village, it was more than a thousand kilometers away from the supply base in the rear. But here, it is the suburbs of Moscow, and many materials shipped to Moscow have to pass through our defense zone, so our supplies are naturally much more abundant than before.
Already."
"The supply of materials is sufficient." Lunev was anxious to know the situation of the troops, so he took the opportunity to ask: "What about the replenishment of weapons and ammunition? Can you still get the original equipment?"
Sokov knew that the weapons Lunev was referring to were the new rockets and rocket launchers previously equipped in the army, so he shook his head and said: "Comrade Military Commissar, the superiors have not given us the equipment you mentioned yet.
.But I believe it won’t be long before the equipment we are familiar with will be continuously supplied to our troops again.”
"What are you two talking about?" Susaikov on the side heard the two talking non-stop like riddles, and couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Why don't I understand you at all?"
"General Susekov, let me explain this matter to you." Lunev turned to Susekov and said: "The reason why we were able to defeat the German army repeatedly and achieve brilliant results in the past was because of proper command.
In addition to the bravery of the officers and soldiers in combat, there are two new weapons that are related."
"Two new weapons?" Since the new rockets and rocket launchers have only been equipped with Sokov's troops so far, not many people know about it. Even though Susaikov is the military commissar of the front army, his authority is insufficient.
, naturally it is impossible to know about this new weapon: "What new weapon, why have I never heard of it?"
Lunev continued: "One is a new type of rocket, which is launched from a launch tube. Since the launch tube and the rocket are not large in size, they can be launched in any terrain, and their destructive power is huge. It can be said that
The German nightmare.
Secondly, it is a rocket launcher used to hit tanks. Within a range of 120 meters, it can destroy all German tanks except the Tiger, so that we do not need to waste the lives of a few, a dozen or even dozens of soldiers.
, go and exchange for an enemy tank."
Susaikov frowned and asked in surprise: "But why have I never heard of these two weapons?"
"This is a newly developed weapon and is still in the testing stage." Lunev explained: "It has not been commissioned into the army yet, so it is normal for you not to know."
"Since there are no troops in the field," Susekov looked at Sokov and then Lunev with doubtful eyes: "Then why can your troops obtain these two weapons?"
"The reason is very simple." Lunev said with a smile: "Because these two weapons were invented by Comrade Sokov, it is only normal that the testing of the weapons should be carried out in their troops.
"
Lunev's words aroused great interest in Susaikov. He turned to look at Sokov and asked: "General Sokov, do you have that new weapon in your army? I want to see what it looks like. Go back
So I can report to General Konev."
"I'm sorry, Comrade Military Commissar." Sokov said apologetically after hearing Susekov's request: "Although the 41st Guards Division under my original command was equipped with a large number of such weapons, it is regrettable that
, these two new weapons are not available in today’s army.”
Susaikov came to the 27th Army this time just to send Lunev to take office. He did not know any new weapons. Since Susaikov said that the current troops did not have them, he did not force them. After chatting for a while, he
Get up and say goodbye.
After Susaikov left, Samyko asked Sokov in a low voice: "Comrade Commander, I saw that there are a small number of new rockets and rocket launchers in the guard company commanded by Captain Seryosha. Why don't you let them go?"
Comrade Comrade Military Commissar of the Front Army, what do you think?"
"Comrade Commander, what is going on?" Lunev heard what Samyko said clearly and couldn't help but curiously asked: "Since you have those two weapons in your army, why don't you let General Susaikov
Let’s take a look?”
"Comrade Military Commissar, you should remember that when I left the Sixth Army, I took a small amount of new rockets and rocket launchers with me. These equipment once saved my life on the road. When I arrived here, the remaining quantity was
There are only a handful of them." Seeing the confused looks on both Lunev and Samyko's faces, Sokov specifically explained to them: "If General Susykov sees new weapons, he will definitely ask me to hand over a batch of them.
Give it to him and take it back to the front army headquarters for the commander to see. In this way, the equipment in our hands will be gone. What should we do if we encounter a fierce battle next?"
Lunev expressed his understanding of Sokov's statement. After he paused for a moment, he carefully asked: "Comrade Commander, have you contacted Colonel Yakov? Has he said when he can
How about equipping your troops with a large number of new rockets and rocket launchers?"
"Originally, based on my relationship with Yasha, there was no problem in asking him to immediately supply me with new rockets and rocket launchers." Sokov said to Lunev with a wry smile: "But now my troops are not engaged in any operations.
mission, if these two new weapons are suddenly equipped, other troops will definitely be jealous, and it will be bad if it causes conflicts. However, Yasha told me that once a large-scale battle occurs, he will immediately
Supplied to us in large quantities.”
Luniev asked: "Comrade Commander, do you think there will be a large-scale battle in a short period of time?"
"It is early May," Sokov said slowly, "Both we and the enemy need a time to recuperate and recuperate after months of hard fighting. Therefore, I dare to say that before July,
, the Germans will not take the initiative to launch any offensive against our army."
"Comrade Commander, on the way here, I carefully observed the surrounding environment and felt that it is suitable for growing vegetables." Lunev looked at Sokov and asked: "May is the season for sowing, and there won't be any war anyway.
If it happens, would you like to order our soldiers to help the local residents grow vegetables? In this way, we will be able to eat fresh vegetables by September."