Seeing that Zinchenko understood his intention, Sokov turned to the second lieutenant who reported the news: "Comrade second lieutenant, you will go back later and tell Lieutenant Colonel Papuchenko that although our night attack was successful, the Germans
It will soon be apparent that we used the sewers to win. According to my estimation, the enemy will definitely learn from our tactics in the next step and send people to sneak attack you through the sewers. Therefore, it is imperative to strengthen the defense in the sewers.
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The second lieutenant had obviously participated in the work of laying minefields and stacking fortifications in the sewers. As soon as Sokov finished speaking, he carefully asked: "Comrade division commander, is it like laying minefields and stacking sandbags fortifications in the sewers below the factory entrance?"
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"No, no, no, the defense of each place must be adjusted according to the characteristics of each place, and cannot be copied blindly." After Sokov and other second lieutenants finished speaking, he waved his hand and said: "The mine reserves in the factory are not unlimited.
Therefore we cannot lay out the same minefield in Workers' New Village."
Sokov was worried that the second lieutenant would not understand what he was talking about, so he took out a pen and paper and explained to him while drawing a sketch: "Nearly all the buildings in the Workers' New Village were destroyed by enemy artillery fire, so you can no longer act like
Just like yesterday, we set up defensive positions in buildings."
"Then where should we set up the defensive positions?" the second lieutenant asked respectfully: "Do we need to urgently build defensive fortifications outside the Workers' New Village?"
"You only need to select a few important areas, establish defensive positions in the ruins, and organically connect these defensive positions through one or two sewers." Sokov said to the second lieutenant: "Once the enemy is shelling
, you can quickly get into the sewer to avoid enemy bombardment.
Except for the sewers connecting various fire support points, all other unused passages are blocked with sandbags to make it impossible for the enemy to pass. In order to prevent the enemy from secretly clearing the blocked passages, you can lay mines before, after, and in the middle of the sandbags.
Once the enemy touches the sandbags, they will be blown up by the mines."
"Comrade Division Commander," the second lieutenant asked with a frown, "Why don't we place firepower points in these areas, but we have to completely seal the passages?"
"There are at least twenty or thirty passages you want to block. Even if only five people are deployed for defense in the fortifications in each passage, then at least one company is needed." Sokov built fortifications under the factory area.
It was a last resort, but in Workers' New Village, he felt that there was no need, so he could patiently explain to the second lieutenant: "If we really do this, no matter whether the enemy comes or not, the commanders and fighters of this company must stick to their position.
At their own post. Moreover, with such a firepower, they can deal with a small number of enemies. If more enemies come, they won't be able to hold on for long."
After Sokov's explanation, not only did the second lieutenant understand his painstaking efforts, but even Peter and Zinchenko nodded thoughtfully, feeling that what Sokov said was very reasonable.
The second lieutenant took the sketch drawn by Sokov, saluted him, turned around and walked out the door, wanting to convey Sokov's order to the regiment leader Papuchenko as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked out of the door, he heard Sokov's order.
Sokov was calling him, and he quickly stopped and turned to look at Sokov, thinking to himself: What will happen if the teacher calls me?
"Comrade Second Lieutenant," Sokov came to the Second Lieutenant and asked in a low voice: "Do you have a cigarette on you?" After saying this, Sokov felt that his expression was not accurate enough, so he quickly added, "I said seized
of German cigarettes.”
"Yes, Comrade Commander." The second lieutenant quickly reached into his pocket, took out two packs of cigarettes, handed them to Sokov, and said with some embarrassment: "I only have two packs with me. If you still need them, I'll give them to you later."
Someone will bring it to you later."
Sokov asked the second lieutenant for cigarettes entirely to satisfy Peter's desire to try German cigarettes. He originally thought that the other party could give him half a pack at best, but now he saw that there were actually two packs. It was already an unexpected surprise, so he waved his hand and said
: "That's enough, that's enough. Two packs are enough. Thank you, Comrade Second Lieutenant."
After the second lieutenant left, Sokov re-entered the duty room. Peter, who was talking to Zinchenko, looked at Sokov and asked curiously: "Comrade Colonel, I want to ask why, besides laying mines in front and behind the sandbags,
, you still want to plant a mine in the middle of the sandbag?"
Not only Peter, but also Zinchenko looked at him with curiosity. Sokov felt that he needed to educate the two of them: "Comrade director, we laid mines in front and behind the sandbags to prevent the enemy from approaching.
Sandbags. But if they clean up these mines, they will immediately organize manpower to remove all the sandbags blocking the passage. At this time, the mines hidden among the sandbags can blow up the enemies who are moving the sandbags.
.When the enemy discovered that we had laid mines in the middle of the sandbags, they did not dare to act rashly and had to choose an area that was not blocked..."
After Sokov's explanation, the two factory directors finally understood Sokov's true intention. Peter nodded and said: "There are too many sewer entrances and exits in Workers' New Village. If we send people to guard every place, I'm afraid a regiment will
The troops are simply not enough. But if only a few passages are left, not only will our attack become more concealed, but the Germans who are trying to sneak attack us through the sewers will be at a loss as to what to do."
The reason why Sokov did not immediately rush to the Workers' New Village with the second lieutenant, but stayed here to argue with Peter and the others, was actually a more important reason. Taking advantage of Peter's happiness, he tentatively asked: "Director Peter,...
I would like to ask, how many damaged tanks can you bring back to the factory every day?"
Peter, who was in high spirits, immediately stopped the smile on his face when he heard Sokov's question, and asked warily: "Comrade Colonel, why do you ask this?"
"Comrade Factory Director," Sokov took out the German cigarettes he got from the second lieutenant from his pocket, put it into Peter's hand, and said with a smile: "You said you wanted to try German cigarettes, and I have already done it for you.
It’s here, you can taste it and see which one is better to smoke compared to our domestic cigarettes.”
Peter took the cigarette with a puzzled look on his face, tore open the package, took out one and put it in his mouth. He shook the cigarette box towards Sokov and asked him if he smoked. Seeing Sokov shaking his head, he turned to Zinchenko.
Zinchenko took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, immediately lit a match, lit it first for Peter, and then for himself.
"How are you, Director Peter?" Sokov saw Peter taking a few puffs and asked with a smile: "How do you feel about the taste of German cigarettes?"
"Not bad." Peter nodded slightly and said, "I heard from others that German cigarettes smell like horse manure when smoked, but I think it's pretty good."
When Sokov heard what Peter said, he thought to himself: I think German cigarettes smell like horse manure. I don’t understand how you can get used to smoking them. Seeing that Peter was in a good mood, he asked again: "Director Peter, I
I would like to ask, can you still provide me with a few repaired tanks in the past two or three days?"
Unexpectedly, when Peter heard Sokov's question, his expression immediately changed: "What the hell is this cigarette? Why is it so hard to smoke?" As he said this, he threw the unfinished cigarette in his hand on the ground and crushed it with his toes.