"Second Lieutenant Elizabeth," Sokov waited for Schwab to finish speaking, and immediately said to the female second lieutenant: "I am Major Sokov, how can I help you?"
"Thank you, Mr. Major. No need." The beautiful blond female second lieutenant with a high bun said coldly, "I can handle it by myself."
Sokov called an officer, pointed at the prisoners who were walking outside, and ordered him: "Comrade Lieutenant, take these prisoners back to the division headquarters and hand them over to the comrade commander. Remember, you have to
Promise me with your life that they will not make any mistakes on the road."
"Understood, Comrade Major." The lieutenant who spoke was a company commander. Most of the soldiers in his company died in the battle to attack the church. He originally planned to shoot all the German prisoners after leaving the church.
Revenge for the sacrificed comrades. After listening to Sokov's instructions, he could only look at the prisoners who were walking outside with hatred and replied helplessly: "I will definitely send them back to the division headquarters safely.
of."
Although Elizabeth refused Sokov's help, Sokov knew very well in his heart that there must be many dead German corpses parked next to the stairs in the basement at this moment. Let such a beautiful female second lieutenant see such a scene again.
, he would definitely have nightmares at night. So he called Oleg over and said to him: "Comrade Sergeant, take a few people and bring up the radio station below."
After Oleg brought the radio up, he said to Sokov: "Comrade Battalion Commander, it's really scary down there. There are bombed corpses everywhere..."
"Okay, Sergeant Oleg, stop talking." After hearing that the following situation was exactly as he imagined, Sokov quickly interrupted Oleg's words and ordered: "Now every minute of delay,
Many people will die. Immediately set up the radio antenna and ask Colonel Schwab to notify the German army to stop resisting, lay down their weapons and surrender to our army."
After the radio was connected, Elizabeth first established contact with all the radio stations in the town. Then Schwab took the microphone and said to his subordinates over and over again in German: "I am Colonel Schwab, and there is no resistance."
In any sense, in order to save the lives of more soldiers. I now order that all hostilities against the Russians cease immediately, lay down their arms and surrender."
After Schwab's surrender order was issued, the sound of gunfire in the town soon became sparse.
Rokossovsky, who was in the division observation post, heard the sound of gunfire from the direction of Maklachi Town gradually stopping, and asked Chernyshev beside him with some confusion: "What's going on? Why did I hear this?"
The gunfire in town has become sparse?"
"Yes, Comrade Commander, I heard it too." After Chernyshev said this, he immediately turned to the radio operator sitting in the corner and ordered: "Get in touch with Major Sokov immediately to find out what happened.
What's going on?"
If Chernyshev's order had been issued a few minutes earlier, it is estimated that the radio operator would not have been able to contact Sokov for a while. But as the third echelon entered the town of Maklachi, Belkin brought a radio
, found Sokov in the church, and was about to report the results of the battle to the division headquarters, but unexpectedly he received a call from the division headquarters first.
Chernyshev was eager to understand the situation in the town, so he shouted directly in plain language: "Major Sokov, I am Chernyshev, how is the situation in the town? Why can I hear the gunfire coming from inside?
The sound gradually became sparse?"
"Reporting to Comrade Division Commander," Sokov said into the microphone with some pride: "Our unit successfully occupied the church and captured the German Army Commander Colonel Schwab. I asked him to give the order to the troops to stop resisting and report to me.
The army surrendered."
"What, what did you say?" Chernyshev asked in surprise: "Say it again."
Sokov understood what Chernyshev's reaction was and quickly repeated: "Comrade Division Commander, after our army successfully captured the German Army Commander Colonel Schwab, the enemy has stopped organizing resistance.
, is surrendering to our army."
"Major Sokov," Rokossovsky vaguely heard the content of Sokov's report. He took the earphone and microphone from Chernyshev's hand and asked cautiously: "You
Have you confirmed that the German troops in the town have begun to surrender?"
"Yes, Comrade Commander." Sokov quickly replied: "After Colonel Schwab shouted, the sound of guns and artillery in the town weakened. I even sent someone to check, and the German officers and soldiers were coming from their guns.
Come out of your hiding place, lay down your weapons and surrender to our troops."
"Major Sokov," Rokossovsky said to him after listening to Sokov's answer: "According to the information we have, the basement is about the same size as the entire church. You must send someone in.
Search carefully to prevent enemies hiding inside."
"Understood, Comrade Commander." Although Sokov knew in his heart that no matter how big the basement was, there would be no German soldiers hiding down there, but he still replied respectfully: "I will send people down to search.
"
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When the resistance in the town completely ceased, Sokov and Belkin left the town and returned to the division headquarters to report, while Seryosha followed with a guard platoon to ensure their safety.
As soon as Sokov entered the division headquarters, Chernyshev stepped forward and gave him a warm hug, patted his back vigorously with his hand, and said happily: "Well done, Major Sokov,
You and your men are both good. I really didn’t expect that you captured this important German stronghold in such a short period of time as soon as you came out. If I hadn’t seen with my own eyes the groups of prisoners in our camp,
He was escorted by soldiers and walked out of the town. I couldn't believe it was true."
Although Sokov was stunned by Chernyshev's photo, he could only grit his teeth and endure it, because according to Russian tradition, the harder you use when shaking hands or hugging, the more friendly the other party is to you.
"Comrade Commander," Sokov waited for Chernyshev to let go of him, then scanned the room and found no sign of Rokossovsky, so he asked curiously: "I wonder where Comrade Commander is going?"
Is there a place?”
Chernyshev said with a smile: "Comrade Commander reported the results we achieved to the Commander of the Front Army, but General Zhukov did not believe it and thought we were deceiving him. No, Comrade Commander hurriedly reported
I rushed back to the Army Group Headquarters and planned to write a written report and submit it myself."
After Chernyshev finished speaking, he turned around and walked to the table, picked up a paper package placed on the table, handed it to Sokov, and said: "This is a gift from the commander to the female soldiers of your battalion.
"
"A gift for the female soldiers?" Sokov, who was confused, took the paper bag and opened it in front of everyone. He saw several pieces of beautifully packaged chocolate and two bars of soap inside. Seeing these things,
Sokov looked up at Chernyshev and asked in confusion: "Comrade division commander, I don't understand why the commander suddenly gave gifts to female soldiers?"
Chernyshev did not immediately answer Sokov's question, but asked with a smile: "Do you know what day it is today?"
"What day?" Sokov couldn't help blurting out: "March 6th."
"Yes, today is March 6th. In two days, it will be Women's Day." Chernyshev said with a smile: "This is a holiday gift from Comrade Commander to the female soldiers of your battalion!"
After Chernyshev reminded him, Sokov immediately thought that Women's Day in Russia is probably the most important holiday after New Year's Day, May Day, and October Revolution Day. According to tradition, on this day,
Men have to give gifts to women they are familiar with, usually flowers, chocolates and some gadgets. But in March in Russia, it is still freezing and snowy, so you can imagine how expensive the flowers are. But now on the battlefield,
Even if you have money, there is no place to buy flowers. On the contrary, the two soaps given by Rokossovsky are particularly precious.
Sokov carefully wrapped the gift, looked at Chernyshev and said: "Comrade division commander, if possible, please convey our gratitude to Comrade Commander for the gift he gave to the female soldiers.
"After that, he raised his hand and saluted Chernyshev with a solemn military salute.