"Comrades, two commanders," Sidorin asked Sokov and Ponedelin after Velimir left the headquarters: "How should we place this guerrilla force?"
Sokov did not express his opinion immediately, but asked: "Chief of Staff, what do you think about it?"
"Since they are guerrillas, I think they can be arranged to perform some reconnaissance missions, or to infiltrate behind enemy lines to carry out sabotage activities." Sidorin said: "For them, these are what they are best at."
"Chief of Staff, I don't agree with you." But as soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately opposed by Ponejelin: "Although the Yugoslav guerrillas are guerrillas in name, they are no different from the regular army. If they are allowed to
It is obviously inappropriate to carry out sabotage missions behind enemy lines."
Just when Sidorin opened his mouth and was about to say something, Sokov interrupted and said: "I agree with Comrade Deputy Commander, the Yugoslav guerrillas are only guerrillas in name only, but in fact they are the country's regular army. I just said
You have also heard the conversation with Captain Velimir. They are from the most elite 3rd Assault Division in Yugoslavia. It is simply a waste to let such troops engage in guerrilla work."
Sokov picked up the tea cup on the table and took a sip of water, then continued: "Also, they are new here and are not familiar with the place, so they are hurriedly sent to perform tasks behind enemy lines, which is undoubtedly to let them die."
"In addition to not being familiar with the terrain, I'm afraid there are also big obstacles in terms of language." Ponijelin told the two of them: "Yugoslavia is a federation with extremely complex national conditions. It uses two pinyin scripts, Cyrillic and Latin.
As well as Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian and other three languages. I think there are very few people who can master Russian as proficiently as Captain Velimir."
"I still can't figure it out." Sokov once again thought that this guerrilla group came too unexpectedly, so he said to Ponedelin and Sidorin: "If you really want to send the troops to our army for training or training,
It can definitely be sent to the Third Ukrainian Front, so why should it be sent to us thousands of miles away? I really can’t figure it out.”
"I can't figure it out either." Ponedelin also had the same idea as Sokov: "I'll call Bogolyubov and ask what's going on."
As he stayed in the army longer, Ponedelin's style of doing things changed greatly and became more resolute. No, just as he said he was going to call Bogolyubov, the next moment he picked up the phone
He picked up the microphone and said to the operator: "I am Deputy Commander Ponedelin, help me get through to the front headquarters. I want to talk to the Chief of Staff, General Bogolyubov."
At this time, Bogolyubov was talking to Rokossovsky, who had just returned. He specifically mentioned the guerrillas sent by his superiors: "Comrade Marshal, I would like to ask why the superiors sent a Yugoslav guerrilla group
Team, sent to our front army? You know, if they really want to study and train in our army, the Third Ukrainian Front Army is undoubtedly the best choice, but they chose the distance and came to us."
"I specifically asked Chief of the General Staff Antonov about this matter, and he answered me this way." Rokossovsky said: "The Yugoslavs also know Sokov's name and know that the troops he commanded brought the Germans to their knees.
The fight was so frightening that I chose to pursue elite subordinates and traveled thousands of miles to come to our front army just to join Sokov's troops and learn some advanced tactics.
I originally wanted to come back and tell you about this, but I didn't expect that you had already arranged this unit to the 48th Group Army. You are really foresighted."
Hearing what Rokossovsky said, Bogolyubov was a little dumbfounded, and then said: "Comrade Marshal, you misunderstood. It's not that I have any foresight, but I thought that since this is a guerrilla group, it may be more sympathetic to Soko."
My husband’s character is to do some reconnaissance and sabotage behind enemy lines, so I sent him directly there without thinking too much about it.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a staff officer not far away stood up and said to Bogolyubov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, your call is from the 48th Group Army."
"Take the phone!" After Bogolyubov ordered his staff, he said to Rokossovsky: "Comrade Marshal, if I guessed correctly, this must be Ponejelin calling to ask why I gave
They sent a guerrilla force."
His guess was indeed correct, but after hearing Ponejelin's voice, the other party asked straight to the point: "Old man, I want to ask, what does it mean that the front army sent us a Yugoslav guerrilla force?"
Bogolyubov, who had already obtained the answer from Rokossovsky, replied confidently: "I specifically asked Comrade Marshal that this guerrilla group was arranged by the General Staff. The purpose of their coming to our front is to
I want to learn advanced tactics from your group army."
"Come to us to learn advanced tactics?" Ponejelin said with some confusion: "How do they know about our army?"
"Old man, the situation is like this." Bogolyubov explained to Ponedelin: "Many German troops who had dealt with you on the Soviet-German battlefield were transferred to Yugoslavia and other European countries.
National war. It may be that they talked about being defeated by you on some occasion, so that the senior commander of the Yugoslav guerrillas found out. In order to improve the combat effectiveness of the troops, he sent the most capable troops to your place.
Go study and exercise.”
"Old man, are you saying that the troops sent to us are the most elite troops in the Yugoslav guerrillas?"
"Yes." Bogolyubov replied affirmatively: "Although they are guerrillas in name, they are actually regular troops from Yugoslavia. They belong to the most elite 1st Division and 3rd Assault Division respectively. On the battlefield
He has fought against both Germans and Italians and has rich combat experience."
"So that's it." Ponejelin asked tentatively: "Then how should we settle them?"
"I have just said that they are only guerrillas in name, but they are actually elite regular troops, so when used, they cannot be used like ordinary guerrillas. Do you understand?"
"Don't worry, old man." Ponejelin assured Bogolyubov: "Our commander also said that they are elite troops. They should not be treated as ordinary guerrillas, but should be incorporated into the regular army.
Follow us to participate in the subsequent offensive battles."
Bogolyubov asked in surprise: "Old man, did General Sokov really say that?"
"Yes, he did say that." Ponejelin said: "He said that these troops had participated in the most brutal battles and had rich combat experience. They were guerrillas in name, but in fact they were elite regular troops.
Therefore, they should be incorporated into our combat troops so that they can be trained in battle."
"Well, now that you have decided how to place them, I won't say anything more." Bogolyubov said: "If they have any requirements and you are unable to meet them, you can contact me directly and I will
Come forward to deal with it.”
Rokossovsky roughly heard the conversation between Bogolyubov and Ponedelin. When Bogolyubov put down the phone, he smiled and said: "I didn't expect that Misha's vision was quite vicious.
Seeing that this unit with the name of guerrillas is not simple, we plan to arrange them into grassroots units to participate in the next combat operations."
"Comrade Marshal, I'm worried that most of the commanders and fighters in this unit do not understand Russian." Bogolyubov reminded Rokossovsky: "Look, do we need to equip them with several translators?"
"I don't think it's necessary." Rokossovsky shook his head after hearing this and said: "Since their superiors sent them here, they must have considered the language issue. I think they should communicate with our soldiers.
It’s not a big problem.”
"Comrade Marshal, how long do you think the war between us and the Germans can last?" Bogolyubov asked.
Rokossovsky thought for a while and said slowly: "Based on the current situation between the enemy and ourselves, it will take at most one year for our army to completely defeat the Germans. I hope that when the New Year of 1946 arrives,
I can sit quietly at home, eating New Year’s dinner, and listening to Comrade Stalin’s New Year’s message on the radio.”
Although Bogolyubov felt that there was little chance of ending the war before 1946, in order to dissuade Kossovsky, he echoed: "Comrade Marshal, I believe your wish will come true.
By the time New Year's Day comes, you and your family will be able to enjoy family happiness at home."
On the other end of the phone, Ponedelin had just put down the phone and reported to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I have already asked Bogolyubov, and he said that this small force was arranged by the General Staff.
.The real purpose of their coming here is to learn our army’s new tactics on the battlefield.”
"Oh, are they here to learn new tactics?" Sokov said with a wry smile after hearing this: "If they want to learn new tactics, then they should send a group of battalion and company-level officers over so that I can teach them the new tactics used.
.The people sent now are mainly grassroots backbones. They can learn our tactics in battle, and how much useful content can they learn?"
"Comrade Commander, is this possible?" Ponejelin reminded Sokov: "These people who come to us, whether they are officers or soldiers, are the Yugoslav guerrillas who are ready to be promoted. When they learn how to
After we use the new tactics, we will be able to assign them appropriate positions when we return."
"Comrade Deputy Commander, the situation you mentioned does exist." Sokov nodded and said, "But how much they can learn depends on their personal luck."
Sidorin interrupted and asked: "Do they need to arrange some translators for them?"
"Why do we need to arrange translators for them?" Sokov said: "The people who sent them here must have considered carefully and felt that they were fully capable of communicating with us normally. If they really don't understand the language, how can they learn from us?
Where are the tactics?”
"Well, I won't consider arranging translators for them." Sidorin said with a smile: "I'm afraid we still can't find a few people in our army who are proficient in their national language. It's really difficult to be a good translator.
It’s not easy.”
"Comrade Commander, do you think it is necessary to break these people into parts and assign them to various units of our army?" Ponejelin asked for instructions: "This way they will have the opportunity to learn our army's tactics."
Regarding Ponedelin's proposal, Sokov thought about it for a while, but still shook his head and rejected it: "They are new here and they are not familiar with the place. It is better for them to stay together so that they can take care of each other."
"Then which army do you plan to assign them to?" Ponejelin asked.
"How about General Kirillov's 3rd Infantry Division?" Sokov explained to Ponedelin: "He just took office not long ago and has not yet been able to fully control the troops. If this unit is sent over, it will be equivalent to him.
This will give him an extra group of helpers, which will be very helpful for him to control the 3rd Infantry Division in the future."
"Okay." Ponejelin nodded, volunteered and said: "Tomorrow, I will personally take the comrades of this guerrilla group to the 3rd Infantry Division, and explain their situation to Kirillov.
Let him also be aware of it."
"I have one more question, Comrade Commander." Sidorin suddenly spoke again.
"Please tell me, Comrade Chief of Staff." Sokov said politely: "If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."
"If the 3rd Infantry Division performs some reconnaissance or goes deep behind enemy lines to carry out raids, should this small unit also send personnel to participate?"
"Comrade Chief of Staff, you asked a good question." Sokov said: "Although Comrade Deputy Commander and I just objected to using this force as a guerrilla force, if it is to assist friendly forces in performing tasks, they will send people
I think it’s okay to participate in joint operations.”
"Well, I know how to do it."
Early the next morning, Ponejelin took Captain Velimir and his company to the defense area of the 3rd Infantry Division.
Kirillov learned of Ponedelin's arrival and personally led members of the division headquarters to greet him. After shaking hands with Ponedelin, he asked curiously: "Comrade Deputy Commander, why do you want to come to me?"
coming?"
"On the order of Comrade Commander, a troop has been sent to you." Ponedelin pointed at Velimir's troops with his hand and said, "Here, they are them."
After Kirillov saw clearly how Velimir and others were dressed, he couldn't help showing an expression of astonishment on his face: "Comrade Deputy Commander, where did they come from? Why are the military uniforms they are wearing not from our army?"
The military uniform is not the uniform of the Polish army?"
"The reason is very simple." Ponejelin said with a smile: "Because they are neither our army nor the Polish army. They are guerrillas from Yugoslavia."
"Partisans?" Kirillov couldn't help but frowned after hearing this, "What are they doing here?"
"They were sent by the General Staff." Ponedelin was worried that Kirillov would neglect Velimir and the others, so he specifically explained the origin of this unit to him: "The purpose of coming is to learn better.
The tactics used by our army on the battlefield, as hosts, you must treat them well. Do you understand?"