The first battalion led by Mikhailev split into two groups after leaving the position. The first group was composed of the first company and the third company led by Mikhailev. Their mission was to circle back behind the German troops attacking the outpost positions and carry out attacks on the enemy.
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On the other side is Captain Yegor's Second Company. Their mission is to use new rockets to destroy the German artillery positions and reduce the pressure on the friendly forces holding the outpost positions.
The Germans never dreamed that just as they were about to launch another attack on the outpost, gunshots and explosions suddenly came from behind them. Before the German commander sent someone to find out what happened, he saw a
A group of Soviet troops appeared in his field of vision.
The equipment of this unit was different from the Soviet army he had seen before. The submachine guns equipped by the Soviet army not only had a fast rate of fire, but also had high shooting accuracy. His troops were quickly beaten back step by step. The German command
Seeing that the situation was not good, the official quickly fled southward under the protection of several soldiers.
Because the commanders and fighters of the 1st and 3rd companies were clearing out the enemy at the starting position for the attack, they did not have time to send people to cut off the enemy's escape route to the south. As a result, such a big fish escaped under their noses.
When the German officers and soldiers found that their retreat was cut off and could only retreat in the direction of the outpost, they tried to rely on the craters at the foot of the mountain to stop the Soviet attack.
The troops led by Mikhailev were progressing smoothly, and the second company led by Yegor also arrived at a position one or two kilometers away from the German artillery position. Yegor found a commanding height, raised his telescope and looked into the distance.
The German artillery position hidden at the edge of the woods was soon discovered.
After figuring out the location of the enemy's artillery position, Yegor immediately gave the order to the troops, "Set up the launch tube and prepare to fire at the enemy's artillery position."
As he watched the soldiers busy and busy, Yegor felt a lot of emotion in his heart. In the past, if you wanted to destroy the enemy's artillery positions, you would have to dispatch several times more troops than the enemy's security force. Only after a fierce battle could you rush in.
The enemy's artillery position. If you are unlucky, the enemy's artillery has already moved to a new location before they can break through the infantry position covering the artillery.
Since the emergence of new rockets, no matter how tight the German defense is, commanders and fighters can use new rockets to destroy enemy artillery positions one or two kilometers away.
Yegor knew that time was running out. When he saw that the launch tubes were set up, he immediately ordered to open fire. As the order was given, more than a dozen rockets rose into the sky, drawing beautiful white smoke strips in the air, and then fell into the German army.
The artillery position exploded. Soon, the German position was blown into a sea of flames.
After Guchakov sent reinforcements to the friendly forces on the left, he felt that the matter was of great importance. After all, he sent troops to attack without receiving any orders. If his superiors wanted to hold him accountable in the future, he might be in trouble. Thinking of this,
He ordered the communications troops to connect the phone to the army headquarters, intending to report the matter to Sokov in person.
Sokov was very surprised when he received a call from Guchakov, and quickly asked: "Comrade Major, what's the matter?"
"That's it, Comrade Commander." After Guchakov heard Sokov's voice, he hesitated for a moment and felt that he should tell the truth. After all, he had been captured by the Germans twice, and many people felt sorry for him.
He is distrustful. If he sends troops to attack without permission this time and fails to report to Sokov in time, if someone makes a fuss about this matter in the future, even if he jumps into the Dnieper River, he may not be able to wash away his grievances. "I just said
A troop was sent to reinforce the friendly forces."
"What, you sent a troop to reinforce the friendly forces?" Sokov learned that Guchakov made his own decision and sent a troop to reinforce the friendly forces without reporting to him. He said displeasedly: "Don't you think so?"
I don’t know, the enemy’s artillery fire is constantly bombarding the No. 1 outpost position. If we let the troops enter the outpost position at this time, wouldn’t we let them die?”
"You misunderstood, Comrade Commander." Guchakov heard a trace of dissatisfaction from Sokov's tone, and immediately realized that the other party had misunderstood, and quickly explained: "I did not send troops directly to support the outpost.
Instead, they were sent to attack the German flanks and disrupt their offensive steps."
Sokov realized that he had misunderstood Guchakov. With the other party's character, he would definitely not be stupid enough to send his troops to the outpost to die, so he lowered his tone and asked: "Then tell me, what did you do?
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Guchakov agreed and began to introduce the situation of sending troops to Sokov. Finally, he said: "Comrade Commander, this is how we provide reinforcements to friendly forces. In addition, I have one more thing to ask you for!"
"You have done a good job. Instead of sending troops directly to the outposts to die, it is better to attack the enemy's artillery positions, attack the sides and rear of their attacking troops, completely disrupt their offensive rhythm, and firmly grasp the initiative on the battlefield.
It's in our hands." After Sokov said this in one breath, he then asked: "If there is anything else, just say it."
"Comrade Commander, I know that you have great trust in Captain Mikhailev and even appointed him as the deputy commander of the infantry brigade." After organizing the vocabulary in his mind, Guchakov said carefully: "But from now on
Judging from the current situation, he does not seem to be interested in the position of deputy brigade commander. On the contrary, his interest in being a battalion commander is very high."
"Comrade Major, are you saying that Captain Mikhailov is only willing to be the commander of his first battalion and has no great interest in the position of deputy brigade commander?"
"Yes, that's it."
Sokov began to think in his mind. He remembered that when he assigned Mikhailev to the infantry brigade, Mikhailev was very satisfied with the position of deputy brigade commander, but now he has no interest in this position.
Woolen cloth?
After thinking for a long time, he finally thought of a possibility. The reason why the other party was willing to stay in the first battalion for a long time instead of performing the duties of deputy brigade commander in the brigade headquarters was that he felt that the deputy brigade commander was just a false position and did not hold a position at all.
There is no real power, and it is nothing compared to the feeling of being a battalion commander.
After figuring out what was going on, Sokov said thoughtfully: "Comrade Major, you don't have to worry about this matter. When the battle is over, I will talk to Captain Mikhailev personally."
"Yeah, I got it."
"Comrade Major," Sokov sensed that the other party was about to put down the phone and quickly continued: "Once the Mikhailov Battalion has completed its mission, ask them to withdraw to their positions immediately. This is just the beginning, the battle you will face next
, will be even more cruel and tragic.”
"I understand, Comrade Commander." Guchakov said solemnly: "At this time, the enemy's strength is limited and they can only attack the No. 1 outpost. Once they gather enough troops, they will attack our
The defense zone launches an attack, and then it will be the moment to test us.”
"Comrade Major, I hope your performance will not disappoint me."
Colonel Chuvashov, who was standing nearby, saw Sokov put down the phone and asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander, do you think it is necessary to report this matter to General Solomatin?"
Sokov thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "There is no need. I think the troops standing at the outpost will report what happened to General Solomatin."
"Comrade Commander," seeing that Sokov was unwilling to talk about the matter, Chuvashov promptly changed the subject: "I wonder where the Chief of Staff and the others are? If they can arrive early, you can be here
Build your own headquarters."
Chuvashov's words reminded Sokov that he felt it was necessary to contact Samyko and find out where he was. He quickly called the telegraph operator and ordered him: "Send a telegram to the chief of staff immediately and ask them.
Where have we arrived?"
The call back came quickly: "We have reached the outskirts of Poltava."
When he learned that the other party had arrived at the outskirts of Poltava, Sokov felt happy. This meant that he would have the opportunity to meet Samyko and the members of the headquarters in two hours. Thinking of this, he ordered
Telegraph operator: "Call back to the Chief of Staff and ask him whether our army has liberated Poltava."
This time the call back came very slowly, I had to wait for a full twenty minutes.
When the telegraph operator came over with the telegram, Sokov couldn't wait to grab the telegram from the other party's hand and read it quickly. Chuvashov, standing aside, stared at Sokov closely, trying to
From the change of expression on his face, we can figure out what exactly was written in the telegram.
Sokov quickly read the telegram, stuffed it into Chuvashov's hand, and then quickly came to the table and looked down at the map spread out on it. Chuvashov unfolded the telegram and browsed it carefully.
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The telegram said that the battle in Poltava is still going on. The enemy is fighting very tenaciously, and the 5th and 7th Guards Armies, which are responsible for the offensive, are making very slow progress. So far, they have been unable to break through the German outer positions and rush into the city.
"Comrade Commander," Chuvashov came to Sokov's side, carefully put down the telegram, and said: "Comrade Commander, if the friendly forces fail to capture Poltava, it will affect our logistics supply."
It has been greatly affected. You must know that the weapons equipped by our army are inseparable from fast and reliable transportation."
"Colonel Chuvashov, you are right." Sokov stared at the map in front of him and said without raising his head: "If the friendly forces cannot capture Poltava quickly, it means that we will soon
There will be a shortage of ammunition and food. Once encountering a strong German offensive, there is a possibility of being repulsed."
Chuvasov agreed very much with Sokov's statement. At the beginning of the year, the Soviet and German troops of one million had fought a decisive battle in the Dnieper River Basin. The Soviet army was unable to fight due to a serious shortage of logistical supplies.
As a result, the troops suffered a disastrous defeat even though they had the advantage in numbers and equipment. Without a reliable supply line, the disastrous defeat at the beginning of the year may be repeated here again.
"Comrade Commander," Chuvasov was silent for a long time, and finally summoned up the courage to ask: "Then what should we do next? Should we continue to fight?"
"Of course, of course we will continue to fight." Sokov looked up at Chuvasov and said to him with a solemn expression: "Since the friendly forces cannot capture Poltava, let us complete this task."
Sokov's words startled Chuvasov: "What, you plan to participate in the attack on Poltava?"
"Yes, that's what I think about." Sokov's idea is very simple. As long as he relies on the existing troops to hold on to the landing site on the right bank and prevents the enemy from crossing the Dnieper River again, he can lead the troops who are still in Mele.
Troops from the French Fortress participated in the attack on Poltava. "Perhaps our joining will be the straw that breaks the camel's back."
Chuvasov did not doubt Sokov's statement at all. What he was worried about was that despite the large number of troops deployed at the landing site, facing the powerful German army, their strength still seemed
It is a bit weak. If the German army launches a crazy attack, it is still unknown whether the landing site can be defended.
He asked solemnly: "Comrade Commander, do you think the troops currently deployed at the landing site on the right bank can block the German attack?"
"Does this need to be said?" Sokov replied in a positive tone: "It can definitely be defended."
Seeing the worry flashing across Chuvashov's face, Sokov smiled slightly, picked up the pencil on the table, made a few strokes on the map, and said to Chuvashov: "Comrade Colonel, the defenders of the landing site only need to
If I can hold off the German attack for three days, I will be confident of breaking through the outer positions of Poltava and taking the lead in attacking the city."
Having said this, he stood up straight, threw the pencil on the table, and then said: "As long as our army can occupy Poltava in a short period of time, the combat troops holding on to the landing site on the right bank will continue to receive supplies.
The supply of soldiers and weapons and equipment will not only be able to crush the enemy's attack, but can even turn defense into offense and launch attacks into the enemy's hinterland."
Chuvasov was convinced of Sokov's statement. He thought to himself: In fact, even if the remaining troops of the group army no longer come to Kremenchug, there will still be troops from the 53rd Army coming to assist.
Defensively. At that time, let alone three days, even if we hold on for half a month, I'm afraid there won't be much of a problem.
He coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and then said: "Comrade Commander, I think you seem to have forgotten the 53rd Army. Even if our remaining troops do not come over, we must hold on to the landing site on the right bank and Klementiu."
It’s not a big problem.”
The words woke up the dreamer. Sokov, who was originally worried that it would be difficult for the existing troops to defend the landing site on the right bank, raised his hand and slapped himself on the forehead. He said to himself: This is really the authorities who are obsessed with it. Bystanders know, and I always think of how to use it.
The existing troops carried out defense, but they forgot that General Managarov's 53rd Army was rushing towards Kremenchug, and Solomatin's 1st Mechanized Army was just their vanguard.
"Comrade Colonel, thank you for the reminder." Sokov expressed his thanks to Chuvashov and said: "How could you forget that General Managarov's 53rd Army is coming. With their assistance, let alone holding on to the three
God, I'm afraid if we stick to it for a longer time, there won't be any problems."
Having made up his mind, Sokov once again called the telegraph operator and ordered him: "Send a telegram to the commander of the front, General Konev, saying that I have volunteered to participate in the attack on Poltava and begging for his permission."
After listening to the telegram dictated by Sokov, the operator quickly sent the telegram without any nonsense.
After Chuvashov saw the telegraph operator sending the telegram with his own eyes, he asked with some concern: "Comrade Commander, do you think Commander Konev will agree to your request?"
"If I had made such a request a few days ago, he might not have agreed." Sokov smiled lightly and said, "But now the attacks of the 5th and 7th Guards armies are not going well, and the commander of the front army is losing face.
Unable to hang on, he hopes to take some action to quickly capture the city and open up the road to the Dnieper River."