Chapter 798

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I was thinking about the transfer when I heard another call from the operator: "Mr. division, telegram." Perhaps to get my attention, he added in a more emphatic tone: "it's a telegram from the headquarters of the group army."

"Thank goodness, I've finally looked forward to this telegram from my superior." Standing near the operator's desk, leiev breathed a sigh of relief, happily accepted the telegram, and could not wait to read it.

Did not think he looked at a few eyes, the smile will be frozen in the face. Seeing him standing in a daze, I went up to him without saying anything. I just pulled the telegram from his hand and looked down. It was not good news. It said: "although it has become an unfinished task to join the Don front army. However, in order to reduce the defensive pressure of the main force of the Stalingrad city group army, you should continue to stick to the kongnieyi area for three to five days to attract German troops to return from the city. "

After reading this telegram, my heart also cooled. It is clear that this telegram of trakov is to let our troops deep behind the enemy as bait to catch out the troops in the city who are attacking the factory area, so as to relieve the pressure of friendly forces. In this way, the attack on the city may be weakened, but our troops will be abandoned and will be destroyed under the German siege.

"Sir, what should we do?" Bantaileiev asked in a low voice.

Although neither Bantai leiev nor I said the contents of the telegram, from our expressions, the commanders on the scene could guess the contents of the telegram, and several people immediately whispered to each other.

chill! chill! Never panic! This is the most important thing for the commander. Seeing the danger of losing control of the scene in the command post, I reminded myself that this place must not be left. In our front and back directions, the 295th and 297th German infantry divisions, respectively, would be enough to destroy us even if we did not transfer troops from the city. In this case, it is of little significance for our troops to stay here. Apart from sacrificing in vain, they can do little to alleviate the crisis in the city.

Thinking of this, I coughed heavily, and then sternly scolded the commanders: "be quiet! be quiet! Quiet Please! Don't forget that you are all commanders, not recruits who just joined the army. Don't you know that you should keep quiet in the command post and don't make any noise? "

When the command post was quiet, I turned to look at the operator and said, "Comrade operator, prepare to send a message to the headquarters." As soon as he was ready, I began to dictate the telegram, "Comrade commander, the German army today concentrated its superior forces and launched a crazy attack on the mamayev post. The 107.5 highland is in danger. If our department does not come back as soon as possible, the north gate of Stalingrad will be occupied. Here, I beg you to allow us to return as soon as possible in order to ensure that the mamayev post will not be occupied by the German army. "

When the telegraph operator was sending the message, Bantai leiev asked with great misgivings: "Comrade division commander, if you send a telegram to the group army headquarters in this way, can they agree us to return to mamayev post? You should tell the commander our specific situation, and let him know that if we don't retreat, we are likely to fall into the encirclement of the German army. "

I am not absolutely sure whether the group army command will allow us to return to mamayev post. I can only take a chance. As for bantaileiev's question, I can only say vaguely: "Comrade deputy division commander, I think it's better not to report to the commander about the possible encirclement by the German army. Since the outbreak of the war, many of our troops have been encircled by the German people. In the end, some of the troops were annihilated, while others were successfully surrounded. In the eyes of the leaders of the group army, the troops of our division belong to those who can jump out of the encirclement even if surrounded by the German army. The reason why I mentioned the mamayev post in the telegram is that it is a strategic point in the north of the city, and its success or failure will be related to the fate of the campaign. If the leaders of the group army can think about this clearly, they will certainly allow us to withdraw. "

Just then, the voice of the operator rang out again: "report to division commander, the reply from the headquarters of the group army has arrived!" Then he handed over the telegraph paper.

My eyes quickly swept over the paper, only to see that it was written briefly: "agree, you can lead the Ministry back to mamayev post."

"Comrade deputy division commander, it's done." Excitedly, I congratulated Bantai leyev, and then called on the group of commanders under my command: "comrades of commanders, come here, let's study the route for the troops to return to mamayev post."

With trakov's telegram, I took the lead to go back to the table, looked down at the map on the table, and found that on our way back, we should not only break through the German defense line in the northwest of 107.5 highland, but also guard against the Romanian cavalry regiment. If they wait for our armored forces to pass and launch a surprise attack from the side of our army, it will bring a devastating blow to our infantry who fall behind.

If I want to understand the current situation of the enemy and ourselves, my mind will be bright. I dropped the telegram on the table, stood up straight, looked at the commanders around me, and said in a smooth tone: "comrades, if we want to follow the orders of our superiors, we can carry out the transfer. We will have two choices: one is to abandon all the supplies and ammunition, take the infantry troops by truck, follow the tanks and armored vehicles, and rush forward regardless of casualties. Second, under the command of lieutenant prulli, the armored forces assault forward, our tanks tear a hole in the German defense line, and then the infantry in the armored vehicles get off, occupy and expand the gap, and cover the passage of the main force carrying the baggage. With our current strength, there should be no problem in breaking through the German defense line. As long as we return to the mamayev post and the Germans dare to attack again, I will surely teach them a lesson that they will never forget. "

After listening to what I said, Bantai leiev said with some doubts: "Sir, how can I listen to what you said? These two choices are almost the same. The only difference is that one plan needs to abandon the baggage, while the other one does not."

"There are differences." At the same time, I let other commanders understand what was going on. "The advantage of the first scheme is that it can ensure the troops to return to mamayev post in the shortest time. The disadvantage is that the captured materials and ammunition have to be left behind, and even the German prisoners cannot be taken away. The second scheme, although it will affect some speed, can ensure that the baggage, the wounded and the prisoners are safely transported back to the mamayev post. "

"Comrade teacher." "I don't know which one you prefer?" he asked cautiously after I finished

"Needless to say, it's the second plan, of course." Without hesitation, I replied: "at present, the troops at mamayev post are extremely short of weapons, ammunition, food and medicine. If we can get these supplies back, we will be more sure to hold on to mamayev post. As we have to pass near the camp of the Romanian cavalry regiment on our way back, we have to send enough troops to take up the task of blocking

After these words, I saw that all the commanders were secretly nodding their heads to agree with what I said. Even when they began to give the order: "major jerenkov's regiment and three battalions, immediately escort all the prisoners south to the South Camp and join the remaining four regiments and three battalions. Lieutenant Colonel chejerikov led the second battalion of captain chelebrone and his regiment's direct troops, carried all the baggage and wounded onto the vehicle, and went to the South Camp with the armored forces after dark. After the assembly, the second battalion of the third regiment of kosga immediately went south. After passing through the camp in the south, it continued to go south and joined the battalion of captain dubrovsky, who was left behind in the defense fortifications, to strengthen the defense of the area. "

After I gave the order, Captain Nikolay, who was left out by me, said anxiously, "Comrade division, all the other battalions have tasks, so what is the task of our first battalion?"

"Don't worry, Captain Nicholas." I said with a smile to Nikolay who took the initiative to fight: "I have not forgotten you. The task assigned to your battalion is very arduous. You should set up your defensive positions before dark, facing the camp of the Romanian cavalry regiment. Once the enemy perceives our action and tries to attack us from the flank, you must resolutely block them. Do you understand? "

"I understand!" Nikolay answered me loudly with a smile on his face.

"Now that the task is clear, let's go back to our respective units." Without hesitation, I gave the order to the commander on the spot, "whether we can return to mamayev post smoothly depends on your preparation, so please don't take it lightly."

The commanders saluted me and turned away.

When Bantai leiev and others were almost gone, they asked me in a low voice, "Comrade teacher, what shall we do next?"

I raised my hand to look at my watch and said with disapproval, "Comrade deputy division commander, it's still a few hours before dark. Take time to have a rest. Don't doze off on the road later. I don't know what happened when I was captured by the German."

I was just joking with Bantai leiev to enliven the tense atmosphere. Unexpectedly, he patted the pistol at his waist and said in a straight tone: "Sir, my gun is full of bullets. As long as there is one more bullet, I will never let the German capture me."

I saw one of my jokes, which made the Bantai leiev a little impatient. I quickly changed the topic: "well, comrade Deputy teacher, there is not much time. Please have a rest." With that, he found a place against the wall to sit down and close his eyes.

As soon as I closed my eyes, I was woken up by sheijerikov. He, who had already left, did not know when he came back to the command post and stood in front of me, carefully asking for instructions: "Comrade division commander, we are a large army operation tonight. When the armored forces and trucks are moving, will they turn on the lights or turn off the lights?"

If chejerikov didn't mention it, I would have forgotten it. Now that Xie jierikov asked, I would definitely answer: "Comrade commander, we are moving on a large scale tonight. There are so many tanks, armored vehicles and trucks. It is unrealistic to try to hide such a big movement from the German people. Anyway, the time we have to fight for now is to let the car go ahead with the driving lights on

I wanted to go to sleep for a while, but I was so disturbed by Xie jerikov that I didn't feel sleepy. After he left, I waved my head to leiev and said, "Comrade deputy division commander, I'm going to leave here soon. Don't you want to go outside and have a look?"

Bantai leiev nodded and replied, "come on, sir. Although we haven't been here for a long time, I can't bear to leave now."

We came to the observation post which was half collapsed by the explosion. Before entering the gate, Bantai leiev said with a smile, "Comrade division commander, if captain shereblenny hadn't pulled us out in time, we would be buried under this pile of bricks and stones now."

Listening to what he said, I didn't speak, but just laughed. I took the lead in entering the observation station, raised my telescope and looked down the hill. At the foot of the mountain were the wrecks of the destroyed German tanks and the bodies of soldiers. When he saw this scene, bantaileiev, while lamenting our army's achievements, asked anxiously, "Comrade division commander, the Germans have suffered losses twice in front of our positions. Do you think they will come again?" To his question, I thought about it for a while and answered, "not today. After all, they were ambushed by us twice under the high ground. If I were the commander of the German army, I would not send troops to die rashly. Instead, I would think carefully about how to eliminate the troops lying in ambush nearby. " After listening to what I said, bantaileiev could not help saying happily: "fortunately, the Germans are scared by us these two times. Otherwise, once our troops are entangled by them, it will not be so easy to withdraw." Bantaileiev is glad that the German will not attack this highland again in a short time, so that we have enough time to withdraw our troops calmly. However, I am sorry that I can not join the Don front army. Although I thought it was an unfinished task when I received the order to go north, I was standing less than 100 kilometers away from the troops of the Don front army. The middle part of the way was full of German infantry divisions and tank divisions, which became a natural barrier that we could not cross. At the thought of this, I can't help feeling very sorry（ It's a good activity to drop pie in the sky, cool mobile phone waiting for you! Focus on the Chinese official account (WeChat add friends add official account - enter qdread), join in! Everyone has a prize. Now pay close attention to qdread WeChat official account!