Chapter 44

Less than five minutes later, there was a strange whistling sound in the air, and then the arrow like fire cut through the sky. I know it's the close guard rocket battalion firing on the enemy. Although the rocket is still a strictly confidential weapon in this era, I know better than others how powerful it is.

Rocket shells made beautiful rainbows in the air, then disappeared into the enemy attack line in front of our army, and then there was a terrible roar. Dozens of rockets exploded into a sea of fire within a radius of several hundred meters. Not only the German infantry were blown to pieces, but also the tanks, like paper toys, were overturned and torn into piles of burning scrap iron in the fierce explosion.

"How wonderful A voice suddenly rang out beside me. Turning around, I saw that the two health workers who had bandaged leliushenka were standing beside me. They were also appreciating the masterpiece of rocket launcher. They couldn't help crying out for a moment.

"What about the commander?" I asked the two soldiers in front of me with a straight face. At the same time, I glanced at lelushenka lying on the March bed. Seeing his ruddy face and steady breathing, it seems that his life is not in danger.

"Report to the major." One of the health workers stood at attention and said, "Comrade commander's wound has been bandaged and the blood has stopped. We've just injected him with morphine. There's no danger of his life. However, for the sake of his health, he should be sent to the rear hospital for treatment as soon as possible. "

"Well, when the battle is over, I'll arrange some soldiers to send the commander to the rear with you."

"Yes

"Major Rita." There was a weak voice from lelushenka. He raised his hand slowly with his eyes half open. I quickly came to his bedside, half squatted beside him, grabbed his raised hand, and said excitedly, "Comrade major general, are you awake? Did you hear the rumble of guns? That's our new type of rocket

"Well," he said, nodding difficultly, "I hear you. I've heard of this kind of powerful artillery for a long time, but I've never seen it. It's a strictly confidential technical equipment. In order to keep borojino, the headquarters has spent a lot of money. "

The telephone on the desk rang. I got up and picked up the phone. I said, "I'm special commissioner major oshanina. Where are you?"

"Comrade reporter, I am the head of the 230th preparatory mission. The German army in front of the position has been defeated by the artillery fire just now. Can we attack it?"

"Who's calling?" Without waiting for me to answer the other side, general leliushenka next to me took the lead. I covered the microphone with my hand and told the general in a low voice: "it's the call from the head of the ground 230 reserve regiment. He asked if he could take the opportunity to attack."

"What do you mean, major Rita?" Instead of expressing himself directly, lelushenka asked me a rhetorical question.

"Not for the time being." I explained, "I just ordered two volleys from the close guard rocket battalion, and that's the first round. Although the rocket is powerful, it takes too much time to load. It is estimated that it will take half an hour to launch the second round of salvo fire. If we attack now, it will be easy to rush into the range of our own artillery bombardment and cause unnecessary casualties. "

"I see." The general nodded, closed his eyes and continued, "then you can command on my behalf. I'm tired and want to have a rest. "

"Yes I promised, let go of the hand covering the microphone, and gave an order to the head of the preparatory Regiment: "Comrade commander, don't attack now. However, the soldiers should be ready to attack the whole line after the second round of artillery attack. Do you understand? "

"I see, comrade commissioner." With that, I put down the phone for convenience.

I put down the phone and stood in front of the lookout hole to check the situation of the battlefield. Although the shelling just now contained the German offensive, they still showed no sign of retreating. If only the 230th reserve regiment, a unit with heavy casualties, was sent out, it would be difficult to achieve the effect. On the contrary, they might be eliminated by the superior German army.

I thought about it again and again. I went to the desk, grabbed the handle of the phone, shook it a few times, and then picked up the phone. The voice of the female operator immediately came out of the microphone: "Hello, where do you want to go?"

"Get me Colonel polosucci." In a short time, the voice of Col. polosucci came from the other end of the telephone line: "this is Col. polosucci. Who are you?"

"Hello, comrade colonel. I'm major oshanina." I first showed him my identity, and then gave him a combat order: "I have taken over the command of the group army. In half an hour, we will launch a round of artillery attack on the German army. As soon as the shelling is over, you will lead your troops to fight back. Do you understand? "

After listening to my words, the other party was silent for a moment, and then answered decisively, "I see, comrade major."

Then I gave the same order to the commander of the fourth tank brigade, Colonel karotov, and the commanders of several other units.

After giving the order, I looked at general lelushenka, who was lying on the March bed with his eyes closed. I felt that it was not appropriate for him to make his own stand on such a big matter. I should ask for his advice, so I went up to him and called him in a low voice: "major general, I plan to organize a counterattack. Do you think it is appropriate?"

"Now you are commanding the army, everything has the final say, and I will support you unconditionally." Although he said that he supported me, I was still at sixes and sevens in my heart. I thought it would not be an impulse again. I'd better call Zhukov and have a ventilation. I dialed Zhukov's phone and heard his familiar voice. I couldn't help being nervous and speechless. He didn't hear someone talking here for a long time. He couldn't help getting impatient: "who in the world is talking?"“ It's me, Comrade General! " I replied timidly“ Oh, it's Rita Zhukov's laughter came from the other end of the microphone. He also teased me and said, "have you seen the power of rockets? Did the huge explosion scare you? "“ Georgi konstantinovich I called Zhukov's honorific name and said solemnly, "I have something important to report to you. I want to hear your opinions."“ If you have anything, just say it. " When he heard me say that, his tone became serious“ I intend to organize a counterattack by the troops of the group army, so as to restore as many lost positions as possible. " After listening to me, Zhukov was silent for a long time, so long that I thought he hung up. I asked tentatively: "Comrade General, are you still there?"“ What's your reason? " He said dryly“ I think we should change our current thinking of fighting. We can't hide in the trenches as before. If the Germans don't attack, we will be happy; When the Germans attack, we will fight to the death and never retreat. I think we should resist when the Germans attack. If the Germans hold their ground and stop attacking, we don't have to wait passively. We don't want to be happy when we have a chance to catch our breath. We have to take the initiative to look for fighters to attack the enemy. "“ Well said, "Zhukov simply supported my point“ Since you have such a view, do it boldly, and I will support you. Besides, I've sent an ambulance to you to take general lelushenka to the hospital in the rear. " As soon as I put off the phone, general lelushenka opened his eyes and asked me with concern, "what does the senior general say? Does he support your plan?"“ Yes, major general. General Zhukov has agreed to my battle plan. " I replied with great pleasure, and then conveyed Zhukov's meaning to him: "senior general has specially sent an ambulance to pick you up. It will be here soon." Then I told the two health workers, "you two should take care of general lelushenka responsibly. When an ambulance comes, you will escort the general to the rear. Do you understand? "“ Make sure you get the job done! " The two health workers replied with one voice“ Let's see you then, major general. And I, "I took general lelushenka's hand, shook it gently, and said," I want to go ahead and direct this counterattack myself. "“ Ah? " Hearing what I said, lelushenka was very surprised. He held my hand tightly and said to me, "Rita, you're a commander. You can't run to the front line. It's too dangerous there."“ It's because of the danger that I should go. A commander should take the lead and charge ahead, so as to stimulate the morale of the soldiers. " Seeing that my attitude was so firm, he knew that nothing more could make me change my mind, so he released my hand and said with concern, "be more careful. I'll see you after the war."“ Goodbye, major general. " I stood up straight, saluted him, turned and ran out of the headquarters. Before going to the forward position, I went to the place where lelushenka was injured and looked for the submachine gun I had left there. Although the Soviet army was equipped with a large number of bobosha submachine guns in the late stage of World War II, it was not long before they came out, and a total of no more than 100 of them were produced. I only got one because of Zhukov. This kind of weapon with strong firepower could be used in a big way when it was in charge. My luck is good, just to the burning German tank next to, I saw the ground with my submachine gun. He quickly picked it up and hung it around his neck. Then he turned and strode to the position of the 230 regiment.