Chapter 203

Hearing my question, chisjakov at the other end of the microphone answered me in an excited voice: "Mr. reporter! Our army has captured the two settlements of sverqikovo and selishevo. At present, general katukov's tank brigade is advancing towards the settlement of martenovo, and I have also sent a battalion of major dulov to follow

From his tone, I couldn't recognize any false elements. I wanted to ask him directly whether the war report he reported was true or not, and I was afraid that it would hurt his self-esteem. So I asked in a different way: "Comrade Colonel, where are you calling me now?" It's quite skillful for me to ask questions like this. You should know that the communication with him at the moment is using a wired telephone, not a walkie talkie. I can call back at any time to find out where it is.

"I'm in the sherishevo settlement. I just joined up with the 354th infantry division. I'm calling you from their headquarters." When I heard that he had given the name of another army, I knew that he had not lied about the military situation. However, I still thought it was inconceivable that they could recover two residential areas so quickly. So I asked curiously, "Comrade Colonel, how did you recover two residential areas in a short time?"

"Comrade division, the German army is a remnant of the fighting. There are only a few of them. There are more than 100 people in each of the two settlements. In the face of the fierce attack of the 354th infantry division, they were unable to support themselves. After seeing general katukov's tank brigade rush into the residential area, they gave up their resistance and surrendered to our army after firing a few shots. "

"Well, I see!" I answered, and then I gave him an order: "you should go to the residential area of martenovo immediately and cooperate with general katukov's attack. Remember, after seizing the settlement, immediately hand over the defense to the friendly forces, and then you will lead the troops back to sun mountain city to strengthen the city's defense. Do you understand? "

"Yes, guarantee to finish the task!" Colonel chisgakov assured me loudly at the other end of the line.

Putting down the phone, I explained to the political commissar and the nearby leviyakin, "I have verified that Colonel chisjakov's report is accurate. Our army has captured two settlements, sverqikovo and sherishevo. At present, the tank brigade and a battalion of infantry are attacking the last settlement."

Although I said this, the commissar still asked in a suspicious tone: "but this time is too fast. It's not as if the Krauts surrendered just after two shots?"

I replied with a smile: "my political commissar, you really don't believe it. This is the situation. The Colonel reported that after yesterday's fighting, the German army in the settlement was running out. They had been hard to resist the fierce attack of the 354th infantry division. Seeing that our division's attacking troops were under the cover of the tank brigade, they knew that the situation was over. After a weak resistance, the stubborn enemy was forced to surrender to our army. It is for this reason that Colonel chisgakov's forces recaptured the settlements so quickly. "

"So it is!" After listening to my explanation, general leviagin nodded thoughtfully, but the commissar did not speak, still frowning and looking down at the map in front of him.

Just then, the signalman sitting by the walkie talkie suddenly called me: "Comrade division commander! The commander of the group army wants to speak to you! "

I took the headset and the microphone. As soon as I reported my name, I heard rokosovsky laughing and saying, "Rita, Congratulations! I have just received a special notice from the supreme command to all the army groups, saying that the troops under your command have recovered the sun mountain city occupied by the enemy through tenacious fighting. In recognition of your bravery and tenacity in the defense of Moscow and your great achievements, I hereby promote you to the rank of major general. "

I'm a little embarrassed to hear that. After all, it was he who led the army to fight fiercely with the German army for a day yesterday. He severely damaged and consumed a large number of enemy troops. Only in this way could the night attack under my command be so easy to win. Although he was congratulating me, I was still afraid that he would have any idea. I quickly explained, "Comrade commander, don't say that. If it wasn't for the troops under your command to attack the three residential areas, contain the main force of the German army there, severely damage and destroy most of the enemies, I think whether the night attack I organized last night would be successful or not is still a question. I feel that this honor belongs to you, and I deserve it. "

"It's rare that our heroine should be shy." After listening to me, rokosovsky joked with me, and then he went on to say: "although we had a day's battle to capture Taiyangshan city yesterday, our troops were forced to retreat to the starting point of attack because the enemy had the advantage in technology and equipment. If you had not decisively led the troops to carry out a surprise attack and slashed the enemy's back, perhaps our troops would still be engaged in a tug of war with the enemy's residential areas on the outskirts of the city, let alone recapture the city. By the way, what's the situation of the three settlements now? "

"Comrade commander, I just want to report to you. The shock troops I sent have recaptured the two settlements of sverchikovo and sherishevo from the enemy's hands. At present, general katukov's tank brigade and a battalion of infantry are attacking the remaining martenovo. "

"Well done!" Rokosovsky praised me and then asked, "when will the battle be over?" Without thinking, I replied, "half an hour at most." After all, with the help of two or three thousand troops and tanks, chisgakov attacked the residential areas with only one or two hundred enemy defenses. If he can't even fight down, he will quit and report to the military court himself“ How do you plan to deploy your troops after taking the settlement? " Rokosovsky asked again“ After the troops recovered all the residential areas, their defense was handed over to the 354th infantry division, and all the troops returned to Taiyangshan city to strengthen their defense to cope with the possible attack of the enemy. "“ Well, the sun mountain city will be handed over to you. You must stick to the city. "“ Please don't worry, commander. People are in the position. As long as there is a soldier alive in the eighth division of the guards, Taiyangshan city will not be occupied by the Germans. "“ Good luck With that, he cut off the communication. After returning the microphone and earphone to the signalman, I turned to yegorov and leviagin and said, "Comrade political commissar, comrade general, from the current situation, the residential area will be recovered soon. I'm going to meet Comrade Zhukov at the headquarters of the front army. During the time I've been away, I've left the big and small affairs of the division to you two. " After hearing this, they both nodded to show their understanding. Leviagin asked with concern: "Comrade division commander, how many security forces will you take to the headquarters of the front army this time?"“ Not many people, "I said, dismissively." just let grissa drive, and let the company commander take two soldiers. "“ There are two company commanders in the division, Captain Yushchenko and lieutenant Ramis. Which one would you like to go with I compared them in my heart. Although I believe in Ramis, Yushchenko is a little better in terms of ability. I don't know what kind of situation I will encounter on the way to the headquarters of the front army this time. I'd better find an experienced person to accompany me. At least the safety is guaranteed. So I said without hesitation, "you'd better let Yushchenko go with me. Ramis will stay behind to be responsible for the security work of the division headquarters. You are familiar with him, so you can take advantage of it."