Sokov was also thinking about this matter in his mind. Two of his divisions were pinned down by the enemy in Kazachiya Compass Town. Would it be necessary to send another division there?
"Comrade Commander," Seeing Sokov's delay in speaking, Samyko once again put forward his suggestion: "Except for the two divisions currently fighting in the Compass Town of Kazachya, the only one closest to Dergach is the Infantry Division.
254th Division, why not send them there."
"I think it's okay." Since the plan couldn't change, Sokov wouldn't go all the way. He simply agreed to Samyko's proposal: "Chief of Staff, call Colonel Shechtman immediately.
He called and asked him to dispatch a regiment and rush to the forest outside Dergach to rescue the imprisoned Italian prisoners of war."
"Okay." Sameko agreed, then picked up the phone and said into the receiver: "I'm Sameko, please call me immediately to the headquarters of the 254th Division, Colonel Shechtman."
When Schechtman received the call, although he didn't understand why troops were sent to rescue Italian prisoners of war, his more than 20 years of military career had allowed him to develop a good habit of obedience. He waited for Sameko to finish what he said.
He didn't even ask, but said directly: "Okay, Comrade Chief of Staff, I will immediately dispatch troops to Dergach to rescue the Italian prisoners of war imprisoned by the Germans."
After giving the order to Shechtman, Samyko contacted the commander of the 84th Division, Major General Fomenko, and learned that a regiment of the division, accompanied by two tank battalions of the Tank Corps, were heading towards Kaza along the road.
After setting off from Chia Luo Pan Town, we will be able to enter the battlefield within two hours at the latest.
After Samyko put down the phone, he immediately came over and reported to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, Colonel Shechtman said that he immediately assembled the troops and rushed to Dergach in the shortest possible time; and Major General Fomenko
Report to me that one of his regiments, accompanied by two tank battalions, is heading towards the Compass Town of Kazachia and will reach its destination in two hours at the latest."
After hearing this, Sokov snorted softly and said: "I hope that by the time the troops of the 84th Division arrive at Kazachya Compass Town, the battle will not be over yet, otherwise at the post-war summary meeting, Major General Fomenko
Will be severely punished."
As the chief of staff of the group army, Samyko naturally knew what Sokov meant by severe punishment. He knew very well that once Fomenko was really punished for delaying a fighter plane, his future would basically end here.
So far, let alone getting promoted in the future, it will be good if I can keep my current position.
Samyko, who couldn't bear it, coughed lightly, and then said tactfully to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, the reason why General Fomenko has not sent troops to Kazachya Compass Town is still there.
The reason. After all, after they take over October Town, they still need to clear out the enemies in the town and prevent possible counterattacks by the enemies..."
Sokov saw Samyko's intention and quickly waved his hand to stop him from continuing: "Comrade Chief of Staff, you don't have to plead for him. If the 188th Division is unable to capture Kazach because of the untimely support of the 84th Division,
Yaluopan Town, then the punishment of Major General Fomenko will be inevitable."
While the two were talking, the phone on the table suddenly rang without warning.
Sokov stared at the phone that suddenly rang, feeling an ominous premonition in his heart. He nuzzled at Sameko, signaling the other party to answer the phone.
Sameko picked up the phone, put it to his ear and said, "I am Chief of Staff Sameko, where are you from?"
"What? What did you say? Say it again?...Okay, I will report the matter truthfully to Comrade Commander..."
When Sokov heard what Samyko said from the side, he immediately realized that something was really wrong and asked quickly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, what happened?"
Samek quickly covered the microphone with his hand and reported to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, Colonel Koida reported that the enemy who carried out the counterattack used a new type of weapon, which effectively suppressed our army's firepower.
, causing some streets originally occupied by our troops to fall into the hands of the enemy again."
"New weapons, what new weapons?"
Sokov did not wait for Samyko to answer, then reached out to grab the microphone and asked into the microphone: "Colonel Koida, I am Sokov. Please report to me truthfully what new weapons the enemy used."
"
Koida's anxious voice came from the receiver: "Comrade Commander, according to reports from commanders and fighters at the front, the submachine guns equipped by the enemies who counterattack are similar to our assault rifles. They are not only very powerful in firepower, but also have high shooting accuracy.
It is enough to suppress the firepower of our army."
"Comrade Colonel, are you saying that the submachine guns used by the enemy are similar to our assault rifles?"
"That's right."
"The submachine gun seized from you?"
"The complete submachine gun has not been captured yet." Koida continued: "However, my subordinates have interrogated several German prisoners, and they confessed that this is the MP-43 submachine gun of the new preparation unit."
Sokov thought to himself that the MP-43 submachine gun is the famous STG-44 assault rifle. It is said that Kalashnikov was able to develop the AK-47 assault rifle, which was completely inspired by the German assault rifle. After all, in
In real history, the STG-44 is the world's first large-scale assault rifle.
Sokov thought for a moment, and then ordered Koida: "Comrade Colonel, I order you to immediately send someone to my headquarters once you intercept the new German submachine gun. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Comrade Commander." Koida replied resoundingly: "Once the new German submachine gun is captured, I will send someone to your headquarters as soon as possible."
After reporting the work to Sokov, Koida remembered Major Guchakov who went to the headquarters, and quickly added: "By the way, Comrade Commander, has Major Guchakov arrived at your headquarters?
"
"Yes, yes," Sokov replied: "He and his men arrived last night."
"Comrade Commander," Koida felt a little sad when he thought that Guchakov's battalion was almost wiped out in yesterday's battle. He said to Sokov cautiously: "Guchakov
Major Husband's troops have been depleted, and I really don't have any extra soldiers to replenish them. I wonder if you could transfer some of your troops to rebuild the first battalion?"
"Comrade Colonel, I don't have any extra troops, how can I replenish them for you?"
Hearing what Sokov said, Koida felt a little disappointed, but he said reluctantly: "Comrade Commander, according to my observation, Major Guchakov is a very good commander. If
Just because the troops were wiped out, it would be a bit inappropriate to let him sit on the bench in the rear office."
"Colonel Koida, I want to remind you something. I am the commander, and you are just a division commander. In the army, does the commander command the division commander, or does the division commander command the commander? How do we arrange Guchakov
, this is my business, there is no need to report it to you."
Koida, who was criticized by Sokov, was silent for a long time before he said: "Comrade Commander, I beg you, never let an excellent commander like Major Guchakov sit on the bench in the rear department.
, this is a waste.”
Sokov smiled: "Colonel Koida, you don't have to worry about Guchakov anymore. It's impossible for him to return to your 188th Division. The superiors have made new arrangements for his work."
"New arrangements?" Koida asked in surprise when he heard what Sokov said: "Comrade Commander, can you tell me how the superiors arranged his work?"
"General Konev, the commander of the front army, recently rebuilt the 73rd Infantry Brigade with a reserve team." Sokov said with a smile: "Major Guchakov was favored by General Konev and appointed him directly.
Serves as commander of an infantry brigade."
"Ah, Major Guchakov has become the brigade commander?" This shocking news surprised Koida. But his subordinates can be appreciated by their superiors and entrusted with important tasks. For him,
It is still a good thing that comes with an honor. After taking a deep breath, he said into the microphone: "Comrade Commander, please represent me and congratulate Major Guchakov on his appointment as the commander of the infantry brigade."
"I will, Colonel Koida." Sokov was worried that Koida would forget the business and quickly reminded him: "Also, don't forget to find a way to seize a new submachine gun equipped by the German army and send someone to
Send it to headquarters."
"Don't worry, Comrade Commander." Koida assured Sokov: "I assure you that the new submachine gun you need will be on your desk intact within two hours at the latest.
"
Hearing Koida say that the German assault rifles would be delivered in two hours, Sokov suddenly thought of the 84th Division rushing to the Compass Town of Kazachya, and quickly asked: "Colonel Koida,
Please tell me truthfully, can you defend the town?"
"Comrade Commander, although the enemy's counterattack has caused us some trouble, we are capable of defending the town." Koida said confidently: "No matter what kind of offensive the enemy will launch next, our commanders and soldiers will be like nails."
Just the same, firmly nailed in the town, we will never leave the town that many commanders and soldiers captured with their blood and lives to the Germans again."
"Very good, Colonel Koida." Sokov said approvingly: "I believe you will be able to crush the enemy's attack. I wish you good luck!"
Seeing Sokov put down the phone, Samyko asked with some worry: "Comrade Commander, do you really think that the 188th Division can block the enemy's attack?"
"Why not?" Sokov asked rhetorically: "Comrade Chief of Staff, have you forgotten that during the Battle of Kursk, the 188th Division stubbornly blocked the attacks of the German 6th and 19th Armored Divisions and killed a large number of enemies?
The effective force made a huge contribution to our final annihilation of the 19th Armored Division."
After Sokov finished speaking, he saw that Samyko's brow was still filled with sorrow, so he comforted him and said: "Comrade Chief of Staff, don't worry, Major General Fomenko's 84th Division is now rushing to Kazachya Compass.
Town. Can’t we defend the town even with the strength of our two divisions?”
He paused for a moment, then continued: "If neither division can stop the enemy's counterattack on the town, then I will seriously consider whether these two division commanders are qualified and whether a new division commander should be replaced to lead this town.
Two troops."
The situation in the direction of Kazachya Compass Town changed. The 84th Division only sent one regiment for reinforcements, which was obviously not enough. So Samyko called Fomenko again and said to him in a stern tone: "Fomenko
General Coida, now the enemy is frantically attacking the town of Cazzachia Compass, and Colonel Coida is in a bit of a bad situation. According to my research and that of the commander, your division must rush to the town of Cazachia Compass as soon as possible.
Assist the 188th Division to defend the town and eliminate the invading enemies."
"Comrade Chief of Staff," seeing Samyko's tone being so stern, Fomenko naturally did not dare to find a reason to excuse him, but he still said hesitantly: "If our entire division heads for Kazachya Compass Town,
In October, the town's defense became weak. You know, the enemy's armored forces were still stationed five kilometers east of the town."
"Don't worry, General Fomenko." Samyko continued: "After you leave, I will send the 73rd Infantry Brigade to take over your defense. You don't have to worry about the enemy cutting off your retreat."
Since Samyko had said all that, Fomenko could only bite the bullet and reply: "I understand, Comrade Chief of Staff, all my troops will report to Kazachya in half an hour."
Put down Luopan Town and set off."
After Sokov waited for Samyko to end the call, he smiled bitterly and said to him: "Comrade Chief of Staff, although I have repeatedly emphasized to Major Guchakov that I will not assign them any combat missions within a week, I still broke my promise this time.
After all, their brigade is the closest unit to October Town."
"Lieutenant Samoilov, are you outside?"
Following the shout, Samoilov jogged in from outside, straightened his body and asked Sokov: "Comrade Commander, what are your instructions?"
Sokov took out a small book, wrote a few lines on it with a pencil, then tore it off and gave it to Samoilov, saying to him: "Comrade Lieutenant, please give this note to Guchakov."
Major, order him to follow the orders above."
Samoilov agreed loudly, took the note and turned around to leave.
Two and a half hours later, Sokov received a call from Koida, who reported on the phone: "Comrade Commander, with the arrival of the friendly troops of the 84th Division, the enemy's attack was crushed by us. They
He lost hundreds of corpses and fled the town in despair, heading towards Dergach."
The enemy was repulsed, which was what Sokov had expected. In any case, the commanders and fighters of the 84th and 188th Divisions are elites who have experienced hundreds of battles. If they cannot defend even a town, then what will happen?
It's time for the troops to withdraw and reorganize.
"The enemy has been repelled. This is indeed good news." After saying this, Sokov continued to ask: "Comrade Colonel, you once promised me the new submachine gun. I don't know when you can send it to me.
Come?"
"Comrade Commander, we have captured more than fifty complete new submachine guns during the battle. I have selected two of them and sent them to you. I believe it will not be long before the new German submachine guns will appear.