Chapter 473

Trikov looked at it for a while, put down his telescope, turned to crimov and called out, "Comrade captain, inform division lyudnikov and division kuropatenko, and let them quickly withdraw the troops from the junction of the second line of defense to the third line of defense. Remember, you must tell them to stop the attacking enemy at all costs in front of the third line of defense. "

To tell you the truth, I really don't see the secret of this deployment. The third line of defense is only two kilometers away from our observation post. Once it is broken through, the enemy's tanks will be able to drive in front of our observation post.

"We pretended to give up our position and attracted a large German army to cross the river. When they have a large number of troops concentrated in one place, they can use hidden rockets to attack them intensively. "

After listening to trekov's words, I nodded thoughtfully, saying that I could really learn a lot of useful things from these army commanders in trekov. If I had been in command, maybe the tactics I would have adopted would have been to continuously put the reserve forces into the front line to fight against the enemy. After dark, I would have sent small teams to attack the enemy's camp, so as to weaken the enemy.

The successful breakthrough of the Germans from the junction of the two divisions greatly stimulated their companions in other areas. They thought that the tactics and campaign methods used by the friendly forces were perfect, so this operation was a repetition of the old technique. First, aircraft bombardment, then artillery bombardment, then infantry, followed by tanks, launched wave after wave of fierce attacks on the first line of defense of the two divisions.

Because of our tenacious resistance, the German crazy attack was blocked. After dark, the enemy stopped attacking.

At this time, Klimov reported to trikov: "Comrade commander, according to the reports of our scouts and observation posts, they found that a large number of enemy infantry, artillery and various vehicles had gathered in the front of our defense, especially in the Popov valley. It is estimated that they intend to launch another fierce attack on our front after dawn."

Trekov looked at the information sent by the adjutant, thought for a while, and then said to himself, "I have guessed the enemy's intention, but I won't let them succeed. I will use my actions to destroy the enemy's attack." After that, he asked me, "Comrade oshanina, can the telephone left by the 29th division work?"

I looked at the messenger who was on the phone. I nodded and said, "I think it can be used, comrade commander."

Trikov told me directly, "Comrade oshanina, first call the head of the rocket artillery regiment and ask them to bombard the assembled forces on the enemy's starting position with artillery fire at two o'clock in the morning. Then call the commander of the 154th marine brigade, and when the shelling is over, drive the enemy infantry across the Aksay river with rapid counter attack. "

When I passed on trakov's order to the marine brigade and the rocket battery, I felt a little uneasy. I said that the enemy would be so honest and crowded in the established beachhead and let our artillery attack?

Although the enemy stopped attacking after dark, they did not rest. Instead, they were taking advantage of the armistice to transport troops to the front edge through the breach. Perhaps in today's battle, the enemy's attack was too smooth. They were careless. The car was driving with its headlights on, and they were not afraid of our plane at all. The floating bridge on the river had just been erected, and the tank troops who had been waiting by the river began to cross the Aksay River from the floating bridge one after another.

At this time, Mr. lyudnikov and Mr. kuropatenko came to the headquarters together. As soon as he entered the door, Mr. lyudnikov said in a hurry: "Comrade commander, why did you order us to withdraw. Although we didn't perform well in the battle some time ago, we were repulsed by the enemy. But the commanders and fighters are holding a breath in their hearts and want to use this battle to prove our ability with practical actions. "

Trikov beckoned them to sit down and told them with a smile, "two teachers, please be calm. It's also on purpose that I asked you to retreat. " At this point, he looked up at me and said, "tomorrow's attack plan will be introduced to you by the chief of staff."

I quickly stood up, pushed the map on the table to them, and explained, "two division commanders, the reason why Comrade commander asked you to retreat in the evening is to let the enemy troops cross the Aksai River in large quantities. As it was already dark when crossing the river, the enemies who were not familiar with the terrain did not dare to move on and could only gather by the river. The commander has ordered two rocket artillery regiments hidden in the mountains to carry out heavy shelling on the enemy assembly area at two o'clock tomorrow morning. At the end of the shelling, the long standing marine brigade will quickly attack and drive the enemy across the Aksai river. "

After listening to me, Mr. lyudnikov and Mr. kuropatenko looked at each other, then stood up at the same time, and couldn't wait to ask trakov, "Comrade commander, what are the tasks of our two divisions?"

Trikov looked at them for a moment with a smile, then said calmly, "since you are eager to fight. Well, I agree. When the shelling stops, your two divisions will attack from the present position at the same time to counter the enemy in an all-round way. "

The two division commanders agreed excitedly, asked for some details, and could not wait to go back to the troops to arrange the preparations for the counterattack.

This move of trakov can be called a magic stroke. The enemy who was dazzled by the victory did not expect that our army would suddenly launch a counterattack. At two o'clock in the morning, hundreds of rockets of our rocket artillery began to fire at the area where the enemy had gathered forces. Trekov and I stood on the high ground and saw that the area where the enemy had gathered was blown up into a sea of fire. First the enemy infantry, then the logistics and artillery, crawled out of the valley and the shelter and fled for their lives. As soon as the shelling stopped and the loud bugle sounded, the army of the marine brigade, division commander lyudnikov and division commander kuropatenko charged from their own positions towards the enemy. After a little resistance, the enemy fled south in a panic. As a result of the excellent command of trakov, our troops hardly lost anything, and they severely damaged the enemy's large forces. A large number of people were killed, wounded and captured. We also seized a large number of rifles and machine guns as well as eight cannons. When reporting the fighting situation to the headquarters of the front army, trakov said excitedly: "Comrade chief of staff, through this battle, I can clearly see that although this army was gathered in the retreat, they did not lose their fighting spirit. They are still brave in fighting. They are united in attack and calm in meeting the enemy. And this is the most valuable. In this way, we not only stopped the enemy's attack, but also gave them a good beating. " At the end of the conversation, nikishev suddenly said, "Comrade trakov, I forgot to tell you. General korpakchi of the 62nd army, I hope you can send his adjutant, Lieutenant Colonel oshanina back. He needs grassroots commanders with rich combat experience. " In this way, I was sent back to the 62nd army because of a remark made by nikishev, chief of staff of the front army. Trekov sent the driver named sidorokov to drive me back to the headquarters of the 62nd army overnight. The officer on duty with the sentry at the gate was captain shamilov. When he saw me coming, he raised his hand and saluted me. Without stopping me, he let me into the headquarters of the group army. When I walked into the headquarters, I saw that the wooden table was full of people. I was having a military meeting. Kolpakchi saw me at a glance and said to me, "Comrade oshanina is back. We are having a meeting. Please sit down and listen." Point to the side at any time and say, "you just sit there." He was referring to a position on his left side near the wall. I didn't care about it. I went over and sat down. When I sat down, I nodded and laughed at the military commissar gurov. It was a greeting. After I sat down, kolpakchi continued to say to the commanders on the scene, "comrades, the situation is very bad. The line of defense of the 64th group army on our left wing was broken through, and the enemy came round from our South and surrounded the main force of our group army. " Hearing the news of the encirclement of the troops, my heart beat faster. I secretly said that I was so unlucky. I arrived at another encircled army, and I don't know if I can successfully break through the encirclement. I looked left and right, and the commanders on the scene were calm, as if they had known the sad news for a long time. At this time, a noise came from the door, which interrupted colpakchi's words. He looked at the door unhappily and asked in a loud voice, "what's the matter outside?" The first person to enter the headquarters was captain shamikov. After saluting kolpakchi, he said awkwardly, "report to Comrade commander, there is a general outside who wants to break in and I stopped him. The soldiers he brought had a fight with our sentries and handed over our guns. "“ Who is so bold as to hand over our sentry's gun? " Colpacci clapped his case and snapped“ Yes, general colpakchi With the sound, a fat general came in, and he was followed by four soldiers with submachine guns“ It's you, general lopagin. I don't know what kind of coaching you have here? Why hand over our sentry's gun? " Colpakchi obviously knew the general, but his tone of questioning was still severe. General lopagin came up to korpakchi, took off his hat, showed his light yellow hair, and looked very peaceful. He said slowly, "general korpakchi, I have been ordered to take over the command of the 62nd army." Then he took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to kolpakchi. Colpackge took a look at the papers and fell to his seat. After a while, he said feebly, "comrades, I'd like to introduce you. This is general lopagin, the new commander of the 62nd army." Four soldiers who had been standing behind lopagin came up and politely said to korpakchi, "Comrade General, we are members of the people's Committee of the interior. Please come to us."