Guryev was very self-aware and felt that since the Germans could break through the factory wall once, they could break through the wall a second time and a third time. The first time he was pushed back by his own troops, he would wait until they could break through the factory wall a second time and a third time.
When rushing into the factory area, do you still have enough troops to help the workers' troops in the factory?
It was out of this consideration that after Guryev ended his call with Peter, he called Chuikov and gave him a detailed report on the situation at the Red October Tractor Factory. Finally, he said: "Commander
Comrade, my troops are engaged in a fierce battle with the enemies attacking residential areas. We have no extra strength, but they are helping the workers to defend the factory area. Do you think you can send us a reserve team?"
"General Guryev," Chuikov said, somewhat dumbfounded when he heard Guryev's request: "If I still have reserves, do you think the Supreme Command will transfer you from the First Guards Army to me?"
Command? You know, the security forces currently guarding the group army headquarters are only one company in strength. If they encounter a sneak attack by the Germans, I don’t know if they can withstand it."
After listening to Chuikov's reply, Guryev said unwillingly: "Comrade Commander, I understand your difficulties, but you should know that the area of the Red October Tractor Factory is about the same as that of a small and medium-sized city. The troops I have at my disposal
It is limited and can only be used for the defense of residential areas and the front of the factory. The defense of other areas cannot be defended by the workers in the factory alone."
Chuikov said that he had no troops to reinforce the Red October Factory, but as soon as he put down the phone, he started discussing with Chief of Staff Krylov: "Chief of Staff, General Guryev just reported that a German army broke through the Red October Factory
They broke into the factory area through the northern wall of the factory. The annihilation battalion in the factory and the guard company of the Guards Division teamed up to drive the enemy out of the factory area. I guess the enemy will come back soon. Think about it, we can still
Where can we mobilize the power to help the Red October Factory?"
"It's difficult, Comrade Commander." Regarding Chuikov's question, Krylov said awkwardly: "The south and north of the city were attacked by the Germans at the same time. The south of the city was better. After all, there were many buildings there, which was not conducive to armor.
As the troops deployed, the enemy's artillery could not be used, and they could only rely on infantry to attack. The situation in the north of the city where we were located was much worse. The troops stationed in various factories faced German infantry covered by tanks and artillery.
…”
After listening to Krylov talk about the actual situation in the north of the city, Chuikov asked reluctantly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, is there nothing we can do? You know, once the Germans occupy the Red October Tractor Factory, they can directly
Rush to the Volga River and drive us all into the river."
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Gurov, who rarely expressed his opinions, suddenly said: "Although the south and north of the city have been attacked by the German army, the Mamayev Hill in the middle seems to be calm so far."
Gurov's words woke up the dreamers, and Chuikov and Krylov woke up. The fighting was fierce in the south and north of the city, but the Mamayev Hill was calm, as if it had been forgotten by the Germans.
But Chuikov quickly figured out the reason. This was all the result of the small teams sent by Sokov. The results they achieved successfully disrupted the enemy's offensive deployment. The German army was clearing these few units.
Before a small detachment was formed, it would not have been possible to launch an attack on Mamayev Heights with all its strength.
Krylov's reaction was not slow. Almost at the same time that Chuikov came up with the answer, he also wanted to understand what was going on. He stared at the map for a while, and then asked Chuikov cautiously: "Comrade Commander, since the horse
There is no fighting in Mayevgan now. Do you think it is possible to ask Lieutenant Colonel Sokov to send a force to support the Red October Tractor Factory?"
Seeing the troubled expression on Chuikov's face, Krylov quickly added: "I know that the Supreme Command once had an order. The mission of the 73rd Infantry Brigade is to hold on to Mamayev Heights. After getting authorization from superiors,
Before, no one was allowed to mobilize this force easily. But now is a special period. We are not mobilizing the entire force. Instead, we ask Lieutenant Colonel Sokov to send part of the force to support the Red October Tractor Factory. As long as we wait
When the reinforcements from the other side arrive, let them return to their homeland."
"Okay, let me try." Chuikov knew very well that once the Red October Tractor Factory fell, the army headquarters would be exposed to the Germans without any obstruction. For the sake of his own safety, he felt that he and Soko
I would like to discuss with my husband to see if we can borrow some of our troops to strengthen the defense of the Red October Tractor Factory.
After the call was connected, Chuikov briefly introduced the crisis faced by the Red October Tractor Factory to Sokov, and then asked tentatively: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, the current situation at the Red October Factory is very bad. You
Let's see if we can send troops to strengthen the defense of the factory area?" He was deeply afraid of Sokov's opposition, and specifically emphasized, "The troops sent to us by the base camp are already on the way. As soon as they cross the Volga River, I will let them
Your troops are back in shape."
Sokov knew very well. He knew clearly that once the Red October Tractor Factory fell, his flank would be exposed to the German army. In fact, even if Chuikov didn't say it, he was considering whether to send troops to strengthen the defense in that direction.
In order to slow down the German army's advance to the Volga River. At this moment, hearing Chuikov's request, he immediately said without hesitation: "Don't worry, Comrade Commander, I will send a battalion to support the Red October Factory.
"
Sokov's answer greatly exceeded Chuikov's expectations. According to his thinking, because Sokov could have used the order of the Supreme Command as a cover to refuse his request to mobilize troops, but he did not expect that the other party would do so so readily.
He agreed. He couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Thinking that the infantry brigade suffered more than 3,000 casualties within half a month of Vitkov's acting brigade commander, he couldn't help but asked with some scruples: "You will allocate troops to support the Red October Factory.
It won’t affect the defense of Mamayev Heights, right?”
"No, Comrade Commander." When Sokov proposed to Chuikov to transfer the 42nd Guards Regiment to Linok, he had already made plans to have the troops support the right-wing factory area at any time. "I have been ready for a long time.
A battalion of troops can be sent to the Red October Tractor Factory immediately."
"Great, that's great." Sokov's reply gave Chuikov reassurance. In this way, the defense of the Red October Factory can be strengthened, at least until reinforcements arrive, there is no need to worry.
The enemy rushed into the factory area again. "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, without further ado, please arrange for the troops to set off as soon as possible."
Sokov put down the phone, stood up and said to Vitkov who was sitting next to him: "Comrade Deputy Brigadier, the commander just called and said that the Germans rushed into the Red October Tractor Factory. Fortunately, they were attacked by the annihilation battalion and
The guard company of the Guards Division has been repulsed. I am now taking the commanders and fighters of the fourth battalion to support them. After I leave, you and the chief of staff will be responsible for the work of the brigade."
"What, you're going to the Red October Tractor Factory?!" Witkov couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise when he heard what Sokov said, "But, Comrade Brigadier, your injury hasn't healed yet, how can you go to the battlefield?"
Woolen cloth?"
Knowing that Sokov was going to lead the team to the Red October Tractor Factory in person, Sidorin also came over to persuade him: "Comrade Brigade Commander, don't mention that you are injured. Even if you are not injured, there is no need for you to go out personally. I
Look, just let Captain Briski, commander of the fourth battalion, lead the troops there."
"If we just let Captain Briski lead the team there, they might be dismantled and incorporated into the Guards Division, and we can't expect them to be reorganized by then." Faced with the dissuasion of the two men, Sokov said euphemistically: "
And if I personally lead the team there, I can at least ensure the integrity of the troops. Once the reinforcements from the other side arrive, I can bring the fourth battalion back."
"Your injuries haven't healed yet," Vitkov, as the deputy chief of staff of the group army, naturally knew that commanders at all levels had indeed forcibly incorporated friendly troops into their own troops during the fiercest battles, so he did not stop Suo.
Cove led the team to the Red October Tractor Factory and asked worriedly: "Can you support it?"
"Don't worry, Comrade Deputy Brigade Commander." Sensing Vitkov's concern for him, Sokov felt warm in his heart, "After arriving at the Red October Tractor Factory, I will always stay in my command post.
It should be nothing serious."
Seeing that Sokov had made up his mind, Sidorin did not persuade him anymore, but reminded him: "Comrade Brigade Commander, if you take away the Fourth Battalion, the defense force of Beigang will become weak. You
Let’s see if we can transfer a company of troops from Vanya’s first battalion to strengthen the defense of Beigan?”
"Okay." Vanya's 1st Battalion is mainly responsible for the defense of the anti-slope position in Nangang. The number of troops that can be deployed at a time is limited, so even if a company is transferred to Beigang, it will not affect their combat effectiveness, so Soko
The husband agreed simply: "Chief of Staff, call Captain Vanya right now and ask him to transfer a company to the Beigang position."
Sokov explained a few more words and was about to leave the headquarters. But when he reached the door, he suddenly stopped. Witkov saw him standing motionless at the door, guessing that Sokov might have something else to do.
He warned, and quickly asked: "Comrade Brigade Commander, do you have anything else to do?"
"That's it, Comrade Deputy Brigade Commander." Sokov turned around and faced Vitkov and said with some embarrassment: "Don't tell Asiya for the time being that I took the troops to the Red October Tractor Factory, lest she
Worry about me."
"Don't worry, Comrade Brigade Commander, I will keep this matter from her." Vitkov nodded and extended his hand to Sokov: "I wish you a safe return as soon as possible!"