Shortly after the German major's telegram was sent, it was intercepted by the intelligence department of the Southeastern Front. Chief of Staff Major General Zakharov took the telegram and reported to Yereomenko and Khrushchev: "Commander, Comrade Military Commissar
, we just intercepted a message from the German army, I thought it was interesting, so I brought it to you to see."
"A more interesting message?" Khrushchev heard Zakharov say this, stood up and took the message from his hand, and then smiled and said to Yeremenko: "Comrade Commander, let's just...
Get up and read this message."
"Comrade Khrushchev," Yeremenko looked at Khrushchev and said, "Read it quickly and listen to what is going on."
Khrushchev nodded and began to read the message in his hand: "After careful investigation, a location where the Russians may have set up rocket launchers was discovered about two kilometers away from the village. The entire regiment headquarters and guard troops
It was destroyed, possibly due to a rocket attack from here..."
After reading the contents of the telegram, Khrushchev put the telegram on the table and said thoughtfully: "I remember that half a month ago, Yakov crossed the river to Mamayev Hill, and the person he escorted
The weapons should be this new type of rockets."
"Yes, I have contacted Comrade Ustinov and learned from him that the arms escorted by Yakov are this new type of rockets." Yeremenko replied: "It is said that the rockets are still primitive.
The design proposed by Lieutenant Colonel Kove was developed by the military industry department and is said to be no less powerful than the rockets used in the Katyusha rocket launcher."
Hearing Yeremenko mention Sokov, Khrushchev couldn't help but sigh: "Xiao Misha was injured in the battle some time ago, and Colonel Vitkov, deputy chief of staff of the group army, took over his command. During this time, the German army
Although the attack on Mamayev Heights was crushed, the casualties of the infantry brigade were far greater than in the previous period. If the attack continues like this, I think they will be demobilized in another week at most."
"You are right." Yeremenko agreed with Khrushchev's statement: "When Lieutenant Colonel Sokov was the brigade commander, no matter how fierce the enemy's attack was, he could always defeat him.
Use the minimum cost to achieve the maximum results. Since Vitkov took over his command, the casualties of the troops have skyrocketed. I think the reason for this may be because of the different tactics adopted by the two men."
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Khrushchev turned to ask Zakharov: "Call the 62nd Army Headquarters and ask Chuikov what happened with the rocket attack on the German headquarters? Ask him to tell us
A news report to commend and reward the commanders and fighters who participated in the battle."
After Zakharov waited for Khrushchev to finish speaking, he pointed to the phone on the table: "Can I use this phone?" After receiving permission, he walked to the table and was about to pick up the phone.
When he picked up the microphone of a high-frequency phone, the phone rang without warning. He quickly picked up the phone and said: "I am Chief of Staff Zakharov... Hello, Comrade Chief of General Staff, do you have any instructions?"
...What, change the designation of the unit? ...Understood, I will convey the order from the base camp to the commander and the military commissar. Goodbye!"
After Zakharov put down the phone, he reported to Yereomenko and Khrushchev: "Commander, Comrade Military Commissar, just received a call from General Vasilevsky, Chief of General Staff, saying that in view of the Stalingrad Front Army and
The strength of the Southeast Front Army increased greatly, and its defensive zone was too long. Starting from September 28, 1942, the original Stalingrad Front Army was renamed the Don Front Army, and the original Southeast Front Army was renamed the Stalingrad Front Army. No changes were made to the original command structure.
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"What the hell, why do you change the designation of the unit at this time?" Yeremenko muttered quietly and then told Zakharov: "Chief of Staff, when you call the headquarters of the 62nd Army, please mention the change of designation.
, and also notify Chuikov by the way."
After the call was connected, Zakharov said into the phone: "Hello, General Chuikov, I am Zakharov, Chief of Staff of the Front Army. I am calling you to say two things. First, according to the Supreme
According to the order of the high command, starting from September 28, the designation of our front army was changed from the original 'Southeast Front' to the 'Stalingrad Front'; and General Rokossovsky's 'Stalingrad Front' was renamed
'Don Front'. There will be no changes to the original command structure."
The troops named after the "Stalingrad Front" were deployed in areas far away from the city; while the troops holding on to Stalingrad were staring at an inexplicable "Southeast Front" designation, which made commanders at all levels in the city feel...
It was a bit nondescript. At this moment, he heard that the designation of the unit would be officially changed to "Stalingrad Front Army." Chuikov couldn't help but be overjoyed: "Great, Comrade Chief of Staff, this is really great. With such a change of designation, our unit will stick to Stalin's defense."
The troops in Gullah are truly worthy of their name."
Chuikov was happy for a moment, then suddenly remembered that Zakharov said he called him for two things, and quickly asked: "By the way, Comrade Chief of Staff, didn't you say you want to announce two things? There is one more thing.
Woolen cloth?"
"That's it, General Chuikov, we intercepted a piece of information saying that a German regiment headquarters was suspected of being attacked by a rocket launcher from our army last night, and the regiment commander and guard troops were completely wiped out," Zakharov said.
He picked up the microphone and said: "I would like to ask, which army carried out the sneak attack mission?"
Sokov felt that the operation to eliminate the German army headquarters was not a big deal, so he did not report it to the group army headquarters before or after the operation. So when Chuikov heard Zakharov's question, he actually
He was speechless. He covered the microphone with his hand and said to Krylov next to him: "Chief of Staff, General Zakharov told me that one of our troops killed a German soldier in a night attack last night.
Regiment Headquarters, please hurry up and find out which unit did it."
"Comrade Commander," Krylov said with some embarrassment when he heard Chuikov's order: "The units we belong to have many numbers, and we couldn't find them at all for a while. I wonder if the front army headquarters has any more detailed clues?
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"By the way, he also told a detail. The German regiment headquarters was wiped out by rocket launchers." Chuikov urged Krylov: "Hurry up and check, which unit achieved the victory?"
"No need to check, Comrade Commander." Hearing Chuikov mention the rocket launchers, Krylov quickly replied: "Although we have hidden a rocket launcher battalion on the river embankment, they cannot fire at night. The only way to use rocket launchers is to
The only troops that can attack the enemy's regiment headquarters are the 73rd Infantry Brigade stationed at Mamayev Heights. Don't forget that some time ago, Major Yakov sent them a batch of new rockets for
It is most appropriate to carry out a sneak attack."
After hearing what Krylov said, Chuikov also realized that the German regiment headquarters might have been wiped out by Sokov's troops, and he quickly released his hand covering the microphone: "Comrade Chief of Staff, it may be Lieutenant General Sokov."
This was done by the school's 73rd Infantry Brigade. They are equipped with new rockets newly developed by our army and can be launched in a variety of environments."
When Zakharov learned that the troops that destroyed the German Army Headquarters might be Sokov's infantry brigade, he whispered to Yeremenko and Khrushchev: "General Chuikov said that it might be Lieutenant General Sokov."
The Colonel’s 73rd Infantry Brigade did it.”
"Let them submit a detailed report immediately," Yeremenko said to Zakharov: "We want to commend the soldiers who performed this mission."
"General Chuikov, Comrade Commander ordered you to submit a detailed report as soon as possible," Zakharov said into the microphone: "He intends to commend the soldiers who performed this mission."
"Understood, we will hand in the report as soon as possible." After Chuikov ended the call with Zakharov, he originally wanted Krylov to inform Sokov to write the report. Unexpectedly, he saw that the other party was busy answering the phone, so he decided
Call Sokov himself.
Captain Goria and others used rockets to attack the German command post at night. What was the result? Since they could not get close to observe, Sokov could only ask the radio operator to send a report to the reconnaissance team behind the enemy lines, and let them wait until dawn.
After that, go and hold on to the effect of the attack.
The scout's telegram had just been sent back, and before Sokov had time to read it, he received a call from Chuikov. After Chuikov heard Sokov's voice, he asked bluntly: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, did you send a message last night?"
Have you gone on a mission behind enemy lines?"
While reading the telegram in his hand, Sokov replied: "Yes, Comrade Commander, last night I sent Captain Golia to lead people disguised as Germans and go deep behind enemy lines to eliminate an enemy regiment-level command post.
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Before Chuikov made the call, he was still a little worried that his judgment was wrong. Now when he heard Sokov bluntly saying that he had sent troops behind enemy lines, he quickly asked: "What was the result?"
"According to the scout's report," Sokov stared at the telegram and replied: "The village that was attacked by us has been turned into ruins. The enemy's regiment headquarters and more than 200 security guards were all killed by us.
Already."
"Is it true?" Chuikov couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard that Sokov's troops had achieved such great results: "Did you really wipe out a German regiment?"
From the tone of Chuikov's question, Sokov guessed how the other party might have learned about this operation. He couldn't help but glance at Sidorin, thinking that he had a good relationship with the commander, and it might be him.
He reported it privately. But when Sidorin saw Sokov turning his attention to him, he quickly shook his head, saying that he did not report it himself.
"It's true, Comrade Commander." Seeing that Sidorin didn't look like he was lying, Sokov knew that Chuikov knew nothing about last night's battle, so he quickly introduced the situation to him in detail, and finally said: "Commander
Comrade, it's a pity that we have too few rockets in hand. If we had more, I could send people to attack more German targets and completely disrupt their offensive rhythm."
"Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, don't worry. I believe that a new batch of rockets will be delivered to Mamayev Heights soon, and you will be able to achieve greater results by then." Chuikov said with a smile:
"General Zakharov, the chief of staff of the front army, just called me and said that the front army headquarters plans to commend the comrades who participated in this operation. You should write a detailed report and submit it immediately. We want to take credit for these soldiers."
Hearing what Chuikov said, Sokov finally understood in his mind what channels the other party used to learn about this battle. He quickly replied: "Yes, Comrade Commander, I will submit a detailed report to you as soon as possible."
After the report was handed in, the superiors responded quickly. That night, the front army headquarters ordered six medals to be sent to Mamayev Heights in recognition of Goliya's great achievements.