"Comrade Major," Sokov looked at the elderly major in front of him and said to him: "Tell me about the defense situation here."
Looking at the two commanders wearing tank hats standing in front of him, the major instinctively targeted Belly as the target of his report. He said respectfully: "Reporting to Comrade Colonel, the current defense situation is as follows.
, since the entire division participated in today's counterattack, only my battalion was left to defend. Now the first company is defending the first workers' village on the left, while the third company is defending the second workers' village on the right.
The second company and my battalion headquarters are responsible for the frontal defense. Within our defense area, there are schools, clubs, stadiums and swimming pools."
Listening to the major's report, Sokov couldn't help but think: The supporting facilities of the Red October Factory are really complete, and the buildings occupied by these facilities are extremely strong. Once these areas are occupied by the German army
, then they will have a foothold, and it will be easier to launch attacks on the factory area in the future.
After Bely waited for the major to finish his report, he glanced at Sokov and saw that he did not speak. Then he asked the major: "Comrade major, I would like to ask, in which direction is your defense most difficult?"
"The First and Second Workers' Villages have strong fortifications there, and with the assistance of the militia and residents, there will be no danger for the time being." The major said worriedly: "Now it is a frontal defense, and the strength seems a bit weak.
, and there is a lack of anti-tank weapons, otherwise the enemy would not be able to break through our defenses so quickly."
Sokov thought for a moment and felt that what he brought this time was a tank unit. If it were placed in a residential area full of ruins, it might not be conducive to an attack, so he took the initiative to say to the major: "Comrade Major, the defense of the school and the stadium will be controlled by
We will be responsible, and you can withdraw all the troops there."
When the major heard what Sokov said, he didn't respond. Instead, he turned his attention to Bely and thought strangely: Damn it, the colonel hasn't spoken yet, how can this lieutenant colonel give orders casually?
Seeing the major's doubts, Bely smiled and said to him: "Comrade major, this is Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, commander of the 73rd Infantry Brigade. He has the final say on everything here. You just follow his orders."
Execute it.”
The major may have heard of Sokov's name, so he did not dare to neglect, and quickly replied: "Yes, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I will hand over the defense to your troops immediately."
"First company commander," Sokov called the first company commander who was standing not far away and ordered him: "Follow this major to receive defense."
After the first company commander followed the major and left, Bely asked curiously: "Comrade Brigadier, why do you want to take over the defense of the school and the stadium? You know, these places are relatively open and not conducive to defense. Even if we hide in a solid building
In the environment, the Germans only need a few 75mm artillery to fire at close range to destroy our firepower points and inflict huge costs on the defense forces."
Sokov naturally understood what Bely said, but under the current circumstances, this was his only choice. In order to dispel Bely's doubts, he explained: "Comrade Colonel, the Guards Division retainer
The troops below are all infantry and cannot stop the German tanks. Therefore, these two places are now the weak points in the defense line. With the assistance of tanks, our defense is much easier than that of friendly forces, and when necessary, we
Tanks can also be dispatched to carry out counterattacks, which can greatly destroy the enemy's effective forces."
Bely looked ahead and said: "The German army was eager for success in the attack just now. Instead of occupying the school, club and stadium first, they rushed towards the family area and tried to rush into the factory area quickly. As a result, we were hit head-on.
.I think they will learn their lesson, concentrate all the technical equipment, and launch a new round of attacks in schools, stadiums and other places that are conducive to mechanization."
"Comrade Brigadier, Comrade Brigadier." As soon as Bely finished speaking, Sokov heard someone calling him. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw only Vanya and the Second Company and the Third Company.
The commanders and fighters were trotting over.
When Vanya came to Sokov and Bely, he was already a little angry and out of breath. After taking a few deep breaths, he asked: "Comrade Brigadier, please assign a task."
"Comrade Captain, the situation is like this." Sokov pointed forward and said to Vanya: "We have to take over the defense of the school and the stadium. The first company and the first tank platoon are responsible for the defense of the school, and the second company and the second tank platoon are responsible for the defense of the school.
The platoon will stick to the stadium, and the third company and the third tank platoon will serve as the reserve team. If there is a tight situation in any direction, we will support it. Do you understand?"
After listening to the tasks assigned by Sokov, Vanya asked tentatively: "Comrade Brigade Commander, I would like to ask where the school and the stadium are?"
"I have asked the first company commander to follow the friendly comrades to take over the position." Sokov replied: "When the first company commander comes back later, you can ask him to take you to the school or the stadium. Then you can choose one of them.
As your command post."
"Comrade Brigadier," Vanya stood still as he had to wait for the first company commander to come back and lead the way. At the same time, he suggested to Sokov: "It's too dangerous here. I request you to go back to the underground command post in the assembly workshop to take command.
I will report to you the situation on the battlefield in a timely manner."
"What's wrong with you, Comrade Captain? Why would you give me such a suggestion?" After listening to Vanya's suggestion, Sokov said with some laughter and tears: "Don't you know that our army's division-level headquarters is usually far away from the front line?
It's only 300 to 500 meters, but you let me, the brigade commander, stay a few kilometers away from the front like a timid German commander. How can I command the battle?"
In order to prevent Vanya from continuing to persuade him to leave the front line, Sokov waved his hand at him and said impatiently: "Okay, Comrade Captain, you don't have to say anything more. Leave the third company behind, and you will take the second company with you."
To take over the defense of friendly forces."
After sending Vanya away, Sokov asked Bely: "Comrade Colonel, where do you think our headquarters should be located?"
Bely thought for a while and then replied: "I think it will be located in the club. According to the usual pattern of domestic buildings, there must be a four-story building there, from which the school and the stadium can be observed at the same time.
.”
Sokov felt that Bely knew the layout of the city better than he did, and the location he chose must be very suitable for observing the battlefield situation and commanding operations, so he nodded and said decisively: "Comrade Colonel, get in the car.