Sokov, who was staying in the basement of the assembly workshop, had no idea what was happening in the Guards Division headquarters. He was discussing with Bolshak the rebuilding of the annihilation battalion.
"Comrade Major," Sokov suggested to him after learning about Bolshak's proposal and getting Peter's approval: "In my opinion, the rebuilt fighter battalion will still be organized into three companies, and each company will be captained by the current commander.
The militia commander serves as the commander. And those soldiers who have been removed from the position with you have some combat experience, and they can be assigned to each platoon to serve as deputy positions to achieve the purpose of enhancing the combat effectiveness of the troops."
When Sokov said this, he kept his eyes on Bolshak. Although he saw that the other party was nodding his head, out of politeness, he finally asked: "Comrade Major, I wonder if you have any suggestions for me?"
Any different opinions?"
"No, there is no different view." Bolshak shook his head and replied: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, I think the plan you proposed is the most suitable for the current reality." After speaking to Sokov, he continued
He turned to look at Cousteau, "Comrade Cousteau, it is urgent to rebuild the annihilation battalion. After the enemy's shelling ends, you will help me prepare the personnel."
Cousteau's heart was bleeding when he learned that 300 people would be removed from his workshop. However, considering that his subordinates joined the annihilation battalion to better protect the factory, he could only say with a smile:
"Comrade Borschak, there is no need to wait for the enemy's shelling to stop. Everyone is staying in the basement anyway. I will make arrangements right away." After saying that, Cousteau got up and left the room.
After Cousteau left, Sokov asked Bolshak: "Comrade Major, I want to ask you a question. If you feel inconvenient to answer it, you don't have to answer it."
When Bolshak heard what Sokov said, he was stunned for a moment, and then he said carelessly: "Look at what you said, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, in the current situation, are there any questions that cannot be answered?"
Seeing Bolshak agreeing so readily, Sokov nodded and then asked: "I would like to ask, since this is an assembly workshop, where are the assembled tanks placed? You know, even these tanks
They are shipped to other fronts, and they cannot be shipped away as soon as they are produced. They have to find a place to dock and wait until a certain number is reached before being shipped away."
Bolshak never dreamed that Sokov would ask such a question, and he couldn't help showing an embarrassed expression on his face. After all, this matter involved the secrets of the factory. Seeing Bolshak's expression, Sokov said,
He couldn't help but sigh secretly, thinking that if the other party didn't say anything, his next plan would not be implemented. He said carefully: "Comrade Major, if you think this question is difficult to answer, you don't need to answer me."
"No, Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, this question is not difficult to answer, but it is impossible to answer. Because this matter involves confidentiality regulations, I cannot give you an answer without permission from my superiors." Bolshak
After saying this, seeing the disappointed expression on Sokov's face, he quickly added: "But don't worry, I will call the factory director Peter immediately and report the matter to him."
"Comrade Major," seeing that Bolshak did not say anything, Sokov saw a glimmer of hope and urged him: "Please contact Director Peter immediately. Whether we can hold on to the factory depends on this batch of new batches of new people."
It depends on the tank produced."
Seeing that Sokov had taken the matter so seriously, Borshak did not dare to neglect, so he dialed the factory director's office again. When he heard Peter's voice coming from the receiver, he quickly said: "Comrade factory director
, I am Bolshak, I have something to ask you for, I hope to get your authorization?"
"With my authorization?" Peter couldn't help but be stunned when he heard Bolshak say this, and then asked: "What is it?"
"That's it, Comrade Factory Director." Bolshak glanced at Sokov standing next to him out of the corner of his eye, and then said: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov wants to know where the tanks we assembled are stored.
Where?"
"Nonsense, absolutely nonsense." After hearing what Bolshak said, Peter's tone immediately became stern: "Comrade Bolshak, you are also an old comrade in the factory. How come you don't even understand the principle of confidentiality? Tank."
How can you tell outsiders where it is stored?"
Hearing Peter's rejection of his request, Borschak's face turned red. The muscles on his face twitched violently a few times. He said in a dumbfounded way: "Comrade Director, I understand the confidentiality rules, so I
I just called you, hoping to get your authorization."
After Peter got angry, he suddenly realized that the matter was not simple. How could Sokov ask where the produced tanks were, and what was his purpose in asking? Thinking of this, he asked Bolshak warily: "
Bolshak, tell me honestly, why did Lieutenant Colonel Sokov ask about this?"
"He said," Bolshak glanced at Sokov again and said with some guilt: "These tanks play a very important role in protecting our factory."
"Well," Peter seemed to be in a dilemma when he heard Bolshak say this. These tanks will be shipped out within three days. If they are given to Sokov and the others, it will definitely affect the supply of friendly forces.
But he was worried that directly rejecting Sokov's proposal would have a bad impact on protecting the factory, so he said to Bolshak: "You give the phone to Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, and I want to talk to him."
Speak.”
Sokov took the phone, put it to his ear and said straight to the point: "Director Peter, hello, I am Lieutenant Colonel Sokov. Does my request embarrass you?"
Peter was originally thinking about the reasons for rejecting Sokov's request, but when he heard what the other party said now, he smiled sheepishly, and then replied: "Yes, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, where the tank is stored,
It is absolutely confidential from the outside world. Before I know your true purpose, please forgive me for not telling you the storage location."
Sokov secretly cursed "brainless" in his heart, but he still said in a friendly tone: "Comrade factory director, I think so. The reason why the Germans use this as a breakthrough is because they think the assembly workshop is my
This is a weak link in our defense. But if we can create the illusion that the enemy thinks we have received reinforcements, they will not dare to act rashly."
Peter has been feeling depressed for the past two days because he does not have enough defensive power to better protect the factory. When he heard Sokov say this, he seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and quickly asked: "Sokov
Lieutenant Colonel, do you have any good ideas to create an illusion for the Germans?"
"Yes, Comrade Factory Director," Sokov replied in a positive tone: "I have a way."
After hearing what Sokov said, Peter immediately asked impatiently: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, do you have any good ideas?"
"I do have a way," Sokov said slowly, seeing Peter's eagerness, "but first I need your help."
"My help?" Peter was eager to get the answer he wanted to know. After hearing what Sokov said, he replied without thinking: "As long as it is within my ability, I will definitely meet your request."
Seeing that Peter had already said this, Sokov stopped trying to be pretentious and said, "Comrade director, I hope you can have all the tanks that have not been transported come to the assembly workshop."
"Why is this?" Peter was confused by Sokov's words and asked in confusion: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, why do you want to drive the tank to the assembly workshop?"
"Comrade Factory Director, this is what I think about." Sokov knew very well the stubbornness of old men. If you don't explain it clearly to them, they will never understand some things: "Let your men drive tanks towards
The location of the assembly workshop can create an illusion for the Germans, making them think that we are supported by the tank brigade, so that they will not dare to act rashly."
Regarding Sokov's statement, Peter thought for a long time before asking hesitantly: "But Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, our tanks don't have ammunition. Even if they arrive at the assembly workshop, they won't be able to participate in the battle?"
Sokov laughed and replied: "Comrade Factory Director, the Germans don't know that our tanks are not equipped with ammunition at all. When they see a steady stream of tanks driving near the assembly workshop, they will definitely be frightened and they will never dare to
Using the existing troops to launch an attack on the factory area will buy us valuable time."
After listening to Sokov's words, Peter's thoughts suddenly became clear: "Oh, I understand. When the Germans see a large number of tanks appearing near the assembly workshop, they will instinctively think that this is the arrival of our reinforcements.
I never imagined that these are actually some new tanks without ammunition."
"Yes, that's it." After answering this question, Sokov thought to himself: This is probably a modern version of the empty city strategy.
When Sokov put down the phone, he found Bolshak sitting opposite him staring at him intently. He thought there was something on his face. After wiping it with his hand, he asked awkwardly: "Comrade Major,
Is there something on my face?"
"Genius!" Bolshak gave Sokov a thumbs up and said approvingly: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, you are simply a military genius. You can come up with such a good plan. I think the Germans see it
When so many tanks appear near the assembly workshop, they will definitely be frightened, and within a short period of time, they will not attack us again."
"Comrade Major, don't be so optimistic." Sokov did not get carried away. On the contrary, he reminded Bolshak: "It will take a long time for the disguised tank troops to arrive. As for us, wait
Once the bombardment stops, we will face a German attack."
Sokov's words seemed to pour cold water on Bolshak's face, and the expression on his face suddenly became gloomy: "Yes, as soon as the shelling outside stops, the Germans will launch an attack on us again.
But it will take some time to set up my fighter battalion..."
"Don't worry, Comrade Major." Seeing Borshak's worried look, Sokov quickly comforted him and said, "I have great confidence in my soldiers. They will definitely be able to repel the enemy's attack."
Bolshak may have had a psychological shadow because his troops were all wiped out in one day. Therefore, when Sokov said this, there was no expression of relief on his face. On the contrary, he was worried.
The ground asked: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, you only have 300 men. It's okay to repel the enemy's attacks once or twice, but if the enemy attacks too many times, all your soldiers will be lost. By then, this battle will be impossible."
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When Sokov heard Bolshak's question, he thought to himself: If we fight a defensive battle with the Germans like you did and fight for attrition, not to mention that I only have 300 men in my hand, even if there are 3,000, it will take two days.
He thought that if the truck he sent to Mamayev Heights could transport the new rockets as soon as possible, then even if he only had a few hundred people to defend this area, he would be able to repel the German attack.
There should be no problem.
He tapped the table gently with his fingers and said with a relaxed expression: "After our rockets are delivered, it will not be difficult to hold on here." At this point, he closed his mouth and did not ask Bao again.
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When Bolshak saw that Sokov had finished speaking, he stopped talking. He couldn't help but feel a little itchy in his heart. Just when he opened his mouth to ask, Cousteau hurried in from outside. As soon as he entered the door, he rushed
Turning to Bolshak, he said: "Boerschak, I have prepared the manpower to form an annihilation battalion for you. Do you think you should go over now and take a look, or wait until the bombardment is over to form the troops on the ground?"
"The enemy's shelling has lasted for more than half an hour. I think the shells they stored cannot support the shelling for too long." Bolshak raised his hand and looked at his watch and said, "I think we should wait for the enemy's shelling."
After it’s over, assemble the troops again.”
The phone on the table rang. Cousteau picked up the phone and said loudly: "I am Cousteau, where are you?"
A hoarse voice came from the receiver: "Comrade workshop director, I am the observation post. I am reporting to you now: the German shelling of us has stopped."
"Has the German shelling stopped?" After hearing the report from the observation post outside, several people in the room listened carefully to what was going on outside and found that the faintly audible explosions could no longer be heard. It seemed that the German shelling had really stopped.
Cousteau then asked: "Can you see any movement among the Germans outside the factory?"
"I can't see, comrade director of the workshop, I can't see anything." The observation post replied: "The smoke is too heavy and blocks our line of sight. The visibility is very low and it is impossible to see the situation in the distance clearly."
"Continue to observe!" Hearing what the observation post said, Cousteau could only say helplessly: "If there is any situation, remember to report it to me in time."