Chapter 426

I didn't expect that I was right.

He said to the commander of Zhouqiao battalion, "Comrade captain, I order you to build three floating bridges on the Koska River overnight. One of them should be able to pass tanks and other heavy technical equipment. Do you understand? what?! There are difficulties. We are short of manpower and materials. " At this point, he stopped, as if listening to the other party's report. After a while, he suddenly raised his voice and said in an indisputable tone: "Comrade battalion commander, I need to remind you that these are your problems. You should try to solve them yourself. On the contrary, I will see the floating bridge on the Koska River after dawn tomorrow."

After calling Zhouqiao camp, korpakchi sat down at the table, asked me to sit down, and said in an appreciative tone, "commander oshanina, I saw your performance in the battle today through the high-power telescope. Yes, you did very well. You were very brave. You even used a grenade to blow up one of the most dangerous machine guns of the enemy. It's not easy for a male soldier to do that. "

Just as colpakchi was full of praise for me, the phone on the desk rang. When the commander picked up the phone, I couldn't help complaining to the people who called. My heart said that I was praised by my new superior, but you came to make trouble. Don't let me meet you in the future, otherwise I will wear shoes for you as long as I have the chance.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he heard the other party's voice, kolpakchi stood up, straightened up and said respectfully, "Hello, comrade commander of the front army."

"General kolpakchi," general gordov said frankly instead of being polite to him on the phone, "I'm calling you at this time because I have good news for you."

"After several days of preparation, the headquarters of the front army has now assembled a considerable number of troops. At the same time, the reserves of the Supreme Command have also arrived, including the newly formed 1st and 4th group armies of tanks, the 126th, 204th, 205th, 321st, 399th and 422nd divisions of infantry, as well as other arms. "

When he heard that there was a new reserve team, colpakton was overjoyed and asked, "general gordov, I don't know which divisions will be added to my 62nd army? As you know, during the two days of fighting, the troops have been greatly reduced. "

General gordov thought for a moment and replied, "well, I'll transfer major general hasin's 23rd tank army, and Colonel Travnikov's 399th far east red flag infantry division, and Colonel kazarzev's 87th Infantry Division to you."

After listening to gordoff's words, kolpakchi's face showed a trace of disappointment. He sighed and said, "commander gordoff, can you give me more troops? As you know, the defense zone of our group army is so wide that we can't do without enough troops. Give me two more teachers, even one. "

Listening to the bargaining between korpakchi and gordov, I can't help laughing, saying that you think that the commander of the front army will become a soldier by sowing beans. You can give you several divisions if you want, and your request will certainly be rejected by him.

After listening to korpakchi's request, gordov said, "no, general korpakchi, I can't agree with your request. We need to know that our several army groups deployed in the Don River defense have been reduced in recent battles, and they also need to be supplemented by reserves."

After the call with gordov, korpakchi called gurov of the left behind headquarters. Unexpectedly, the officer who answered the call reported that Comrade military commissar had received the order from the higher authorities to firmly guard the Koska River defense line. He was not at ease with the current situation, so he rushed to the Koska River defense line with the reinforcements.

Colpakchi put down the phone and said to me with a bitter smile, "commander oshanina, do you hear me? The comrades of the military commissar are worried that this line of defense can not be defended, and they have already rushed to us in person. "

When I heard that gurov was coming, I said that since the military commissar was coming, several division commanders had called to study how to strengthen the defense of the Koska River region. Thinking of this, I suggested to kolpakchi, "Comrade commander, I propose that several division commanders of the Koska River defense line be called to the headquarters to sit together and discuss how to beat back the German attack on the defensive zone."

After listening to this, kolpakchi thought about it, nodded and agreed: "well, you have a point. I'll call some teachers and ask them to come over for a meeting. At the meeting, we should let them understand that we must defend the Koska River defense line at all costs, otherwise, the German army can cross the Don River calmly and go straight to Stalingrad. "

At two o'clock in the morning, the military commissar gurov, who started with the reinforcements, arrived, and then several division commanders from the defense area arrived at the headquarters one after another.

After a brief greeting, everyone will sit down. Because the table in the headquarters was too small, kolpakchi and gurov were forced to huddle on a bench. Major general walshin and major general Novikov were sitting on his right. On the left were Colonel farnasiev and lieutenant commander tarantzev. On the opposite were the commander of the 131st division, Colonel jahua, and the commander of the 196th division, Colonel avelin.

The first speaker was Colonel farnasiev, who pointed out to the point: "Comrade commander, I don't think we can continue to fight like this any more. Although the German attack was defeated by us, the casualties of our army are too great. In just two or three days, the 33rd division of my close guard lost nearly 8000 casualties, which can be said to have completely lost its combat effectiveness. "

Gulov was shocked by what he said, and asked in an unbelievable voice: "ah, Colonel farnasiev, how many casualties did the guards have? Are you not mistaken? " With a wave of his hand, farnasiyev replied positively, "Comrade military commissar, you can't be wrong. My 83rd and 85th regiments have almost run out. At present, the 84th regiment with complete organizational structure has less than 200 people left." Major general walshin continued: "in today's battle, our division's personnel have been greatly reduced. A regiment sent to reinforce the 229th division of Youlin was attacked by the German armored forces on its way back to Jianhe, and the whole army was destroyed. The two regiments in the remaining positions also suffered heavy casualties under German artillery and aircraft bombardment. If we don't send more reserves, it's still a question whether we can hold the position tomorrow. " Major general Novikov, division commander of 181st division, also said: "yes, the German army firmly holds the air supremacy. When our artillery fire to suppress the enemy's attacking forces, it will attract the enemy's heavy bombardment." korpakchi interrupted them and said impolitely, "well, don't go far. Let's talk about how to strengthen the defense of the Koska River defense line, We must resolutely block the German attack. Just now, general gordov, commander of the front army, called me and said that the tank army and infantry division that have been added to our group army will be able to enter our defense area within two days. " Fanasiev once again took the lead in saying: "Comrade commander, can we give priority to replenishing the 33rd division of the guards? You know, my troops are still stationed in several key positions. As long as they supplement the reserves for me, I will be able to hold these places firmly. " Gulov was very satisfied with his statement. He nodded and said, "don't worry, comrade farnasiev. I will supplement the reserve team for you tonight, but you have to promise me that you must firmly hold the position." Fanasiev stood up and answered in a loud voice: "please rest assured, comrades of the military Commissar. As long as there is still one person alive in the 33rd division of the guards, he will definitely be nailed to the position like a nail. He will never step back." After calling Colonel farnasiyev to sit down, gurov turned to discuss with korpakchi and said, "Comrade commander, I suggest that the infantry regiment of the infantry school directly under the group army be put under the command of the 33rd division of the guards. Do you have any different opinions?" "No," korpakchi agreed almost without thinking. In this way, after the meeting, I will send these infantry regiments to the defense area of the 33rd division of the guards. "