Chapter 301

When I heard these two unfamiliar terms, I knew that meletskov was in a hurry. In order to block the German army's crazy attack, even the elite troops at the bottom of the box were used. You know, in the Chinese army at that time, it was equivalent to the existence of officers' training regiment or cadres' regiment.

When general Yakovlev heard that meletskov had finished calling, he was surprised and asked, "the second lieutenant training team and the junior commander training company are all officers. Do you want to use them as ordinary soldiers?"

Meletzkov waved his hand and said in an indisputable tone: "the situation is critical now. We can't care so much. Once the Germans broke through the 65th division's line of defense, rushed to the road, occupied and closed the passage to liuban, the contact between the front army and the 2nd shock group army would be cut off. You should be able to think of the consequences. "

Yakovlev opened his mouth just to say something. Suddenly he heard the gunfire outside. It seemed that the German army had launched a new round of attack. He quickly closed his mouth..

Meletzkov turned and asked Colonel koshevoy, "Comrade Colonel, where can we observe the situation on the battlefield?"

"Report to the commander of the front army," kosewoi replied after standing at attention according to the regulations, "there is an underground observation post on the edge of the forest 200 meters away from here, which can clearly see the situation of the whole battlefield."

Meletskov waved his hand and said, "what are you still doing? Take us there right away."

"Comrade General, that observation post is too small to accommodate so many people," said Col. koshevoy in some embarrassment

Meletzkov looked at the room full of commanders and said, "since it can't accommodate so many people, I'll go less. Except for those whose names I call, the rest will stay here." Then he named Yakovlev and the two generals and went to the observation post with colonel koshevoy.

He went to the door, looked back, pointed at me, who was still crowded among a group of commanders, and said, "major o'shanina, you come with me, too."

Originally, I didn't show mountains and water in the crowd. When he called, everyone in the headquarters turned their eyes on me. Embarrassed to be seen, I quickly lowered my head and walked quickly through the crowd to catch up with meletskov in front of them.

We bent down and walked quickly along the trench to the observation post on the edge of the forest. There were two officers in the observation post. One was observing the enemy's situation, and the other was recording at a wooden table. Seeing us go in, they immediately stand at attention and salute.

"How's it going?" Meretzkov asked as he took the telescope from an officer.

"Report to the general." The officer obviously knew meletskov, and he replied in a concise and comprehensive way: "all the attacking Germans were infantry. Because our army was suppressed by the enemy's artillery fire, we were unable to organize strong resistance. The enemy in some areas has approached our line of defense. "

Several senior commanders were crowded in the observation hole. I couldn't get through it at all. I simply didn't want to join in the fun. I just stood upright in the middle of the observation post and waited patiently.

In this observation station, except for the rumble of guns, the sound of rifles and machine guns, and the explosion of Grenades can be heard clearly. From time to time, a shell fell not far from the observation post and exploded, which made the snow on the roof fall down the gap between the logs from time to time, making people all over their faces.

"Comrade teachers, comrade teachers. Are you there, sir? " Outside, a roaring voice came in, and then a lieutenant with a helmet, a rifle and a face full of gunpowder came in.

Koshevoy looked back at the intruder and asked sternly, "what's the matter?"

"Report to Mr. division commander that the Germans have broken through the position of the 195th regiment."

"What?" All the people in the observation center were shocked by the news. Koshevoy grabbed the lieutenant by the collar and asked aloud, "how did the position get lost? Where is the commander of the 195th regiment, Lieutenant Colonel deniev?"

The lieutenant caught by the collar coughed loudly. Koshevoy found that he was too tight to breathe, so he quickly released his hand. The lieutenant gasped for breath and coughed twice before answering, "the soldiers were so overwhelmed by the fire that the enemy quietly approached our position under the cover of gunfire. As soon as the gunfire stopped, they rushed up, because the soldiers suffered heavy casualties in the shelling and could not stop their attack. The battle is going on near the regiment headquarters. Chief denikov has died, and the chief of staff of the regiment is directing the soldiers to fight back. "

Colonel koshevoy turned to meletskov and said, "Comrade General, I will go to the 195th regiment to take over the command immediately, and I will certainly be able to hold the position."

"Go Meletskov did not stop and readily agreed.

The Colonel saluted and ran along the trench with the lieutenant to the position of the 195th regiment.

The fighting continues.

While observing the situation of the battlefield, meletzkov raised his wrist to look at his watch from time to time. I can see from his little gesture that he is anxiously waiting for the arrival of the second lieutenant training team and the junior commander training company.

"Comrade teachers, comrade teachers. Are you here, sir? " There was another shout outside. With the cry, a second lieutenant broke into the observation post this time“ Which area was broken through by the German army this time? " General Yakovlev asked fiercely at the second lieutenant“ Report, comrade general, "said the second lieutenant, shivering with fright, stammering," the Germans have rushed into the position of the 194th regiment, and the soldiers are fighting with them for bayonets. "“ The position of the 194th regiment has also been broken through? " On hearing this news, meletzkov frowned nervously and said to himself, "the left wing and the middle of the 65th division have been broken through by the German army. There is only one right wing left. Can it stand?"“ General, "general Yakovlev suddenly said to meletskov," at this critical moment, only the determination of the commander is the spiritual strength to stabilize the war situation. Don't say anything. I'll go to the 194th regiment at once and personally direct the troops to drive the enemy out of our position. "“ No, "meletzkov interrupted him, saying firmly," you are the commander of the group army, not the commander. Let other commanders do the counterattack. " When he heard this, general Yakovlev grabbed the cotton cap on his head and fell on the table. He patted his chest with one hand and said to meletskov in a loud voice, "come on, comrade general, my personal safety is nothing. As long as I can stop the attack of the bandits, old man, even if Yakovlev is killed, what is it? " With that, he grabbed the cotton cap on the table and walked out. He went to the door, put on his military cap, turned to us, and said in a gentle tone, "Comrade General, please rest assured that the German bullets can't hit me Yakovlev." There was silence in the observation center. Meletzkov put the telescope on the table, walked slowly towards Yakovlev, held each other's hands tightly with both hands, shook them hard and said, "good luck, old man!" Then he let go, put his hand on his shoulder, patted him gently and said, "take care, be safe!" Yakovlev stepped back, slowly raised his right hand and saluted meletskov. Seeing meletskov saluting himself, Yakovlev resolutely turned and left with the second lieutenant. Meletzkov's hand has not been put down, watching the 52nd army commander's back away, I see his eyes have faint tears flashing. When general Yakovlev and Colonel kosewoi arrived at the position, the morale of the troops was obviously improved. After less than half an hour, the gunfire outside became sparse, the German offensive troops began to retreat, only sporadic shells were still falling on our positions and exploding“ Report Hearing the sound from outside, I can't help but feel nervous. Is there something wrong with the defense line“ Come in Meletzkov, who was observing the battlefield, cried without looking back. With his orders, two commanders came in from the outside, one was the lieutenant, the other was the captain“ What's the matter? " Meletzkov did not turn around, and a general next to him took the initiative to ask questions. The lieutenant took a step up and said in a loud voice, "report, Comrade General. The second lieutenant's training team has been ordered to come and wait for your instructions." Then the captain took a step forward and said in the same voice, "report to the commander of the front army, junior commander. The training company has been ordered to come and wait for your instructions." Meletzkov turned, his face full of joy and said, "you are here at last!"