Besides, Batov, who was pushed deep into the forest, saw that the sound of gunfire was gradually getting away, so he ordered Glebov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, this place is already some distance from our original headquarters, you immediately arrange for communications troops
Call the nearby troops and ask them to come over and join us."
"Comrade Commander," Glebov said with a somewhat flustered expression: "It is no more than five kilometers from here to the original headquarters of the headquarters. The Germans may come over soon. If we stay here, we may be in danger.
of."
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Batov said angrily when he saw that Glebov was unwilling to carry out his orders: "I know this is not too far from the original headquarters, but this is the only way we can meet up with the incoming troops.
Only then can we rush back in the shortest possible time and rescue the commanders and fighters of the guard regiment."
Glebov listened carefully, and then said to Batov with a wry smile: "Comrade Commander, some of the words may be difficult to hear, but I have to say them. Listen, the sound of gunfire in the distance has stopped. This is
It means that the guard regiment behind us may have been completely wiped out at this moment. If we continue to stay here and wait for the Germans to catch up, we won’t be able to leave even if we want to.”
Hearing what Glebov said, Batov showed a bitter expression on his face: "Comrade Chief of Staff, do you think we can completely get rid of the enemy if we continue to retreat deep into the forest? It's useless, as long as we don't cooperate with other
No matter how far the troops retreat, they will be overtaken by the Germans, and they will not be able to escape the fate of destruction. So it is better to stay and try to see if they can contact nearby troops to fight with the Germans.
Let’s have a showdown.”
"Okay, Comrade Commander, since you said so, let's try to contact the nearby troops here to see if we can contact them." After saying that, Glebov called the director of the communications corps and asked him to
Arrange manpower to set up antennas and try to call nearby troops so that they can come over and join the army headquarters.
When the signalmen began to be busy, Batov asked Glebov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, how many available security forces do we have now?"
Glebov looked around and replied: "There are less than a hundred people. But if the Germans really come up to us, they can still resist for a while and buy us time to escape."
After the antenna was set up on the tree branch, several walkie-talkies brought out by the communication soldiers began to call nearby troops. However, before any troops could be contacted, a company commander who was serving as a guard came over with a soldier to find Gullie.
Boff, he reported with a face full of joy: "Comrade Chief of Staff, this soldier was sent by the regiment commander, and he has good news to tell you."
Glebov knew that the commander the company commander was talking about was the guard commander who led the troops to break up the rear. Now that he heard that the soldier in front of him was sent by the guard commander, he quickly grabbed the opponent's arm and said excitedly
: "Comrade soldier, tell me quickly, how is the situation there?"
"Report to Comrade Chief of Staff." The soldier reported to Glebov: "After you retreated, the enemy launched a crazy attack on our defensive position. The regiment leader was also injured in the battle. It seemed that he could no longer withstand it. Who knew
However, a friendly force came to the rescue and drove away the attacking enemy."
"A friendly force?!" Glebov asked: "Which force is it?"
This soldier just came to report. How could he know the specific numbers of the reinforcements? He could only vaguely say: "I don't know the specific numbers, but they were sent by General Sokov, the commander of the 48th Group Army, to support us."
of."
"What, General Sokov sent troops to support us?" Glebov asked in surprise.
"Yes, Comrade Chief of Staff." The soldier replied affirmatively.
Glebov took the soldier's arm and ran towards Batov's position, saying: "Comrade soldier, I will take you to see the commander, and you tell him everything you know.
Understand?"
"Understood, Comrade Chief of Staff." The soldier said, "I will report it truthfully."
Batov was also surprised to learn that Sokov sent people to reinforce him. After carefully interrogating some details, he had a clue in his mind, and then ordered Glebov: "Chief of Staff, you stay here and continue to call nearby people."
troops, I will go back to the original station to meet with the friendly commanders."
"Comrade Commander," Glebov was a little anxious when he heard that Batov was going to return to his original station: "That is the area covered by enemy artillery fire. If you go back hastily, you may be in danger."
"Comrade Chief of Staff, comrades from friendly forces can risk their lives to rescue us." Batov said sternly: "Can we hide and not even see each other because there is danger there? If we do this, I'm afraid it will chill the friendly commanders and soldiers.
heart of."
Now that Batov had spoken to this extent, Glebov could no longer force himself and could only agree to Batov returning to the original station with a small number of personnel to meet with the commanders of friendly forces.
Not long after Batov left, a telegraph operator reported to Glebov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I received a telegram from the Front Army Headquarters."
"Hurry up and translate it and see what they said."
Soon, the content of the telegram was translated, asking why he suddenly lost contact with the front army headquarters. After reading it, Glebov immediately ordered the telegraph operator to call back and truthfully report to the front army what had just happened.
headquarters.
After receiving the telegram, the radio operator at the Front Army Headquarters immediately handed it over to the Director of the Communications Corps. After reading it, the Director of the Communications Corps felt that the matter was of great importance and immediately handed the telegram to Malinin.
After Malinin read the contents of the telegram, he walked to Rokossovsky and reported to him: "Comrade Commander, the reason why the 65th Group Army just lost contact with us is because their station was shelled and bombarded by German troops.
Infantry attack."
Hearing what Malinin said, Rokossovsky couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, and quickly asked: "How is Bartov's condition? Is he not injured?"
"No." Malinin shook his head and said: "Not long after the bombardment started, Chief of Staff Glebov took Bartov, Rajecki and some staff and communications personnel to move away. The guard regiment left behind and rushed up
The enemy launched a fierce battle, and just when they could no longer hold on, a unit of Sokov's troops rushed over to support them, repelling the invading German troops and saving General Batov's headquarters."
After hearing this, Rokossovsky had a surprised expression on his face. He walked quickly to the wall, looked up at the map hanging on it, and after looking at it carefully for a while, he turned to ask Malinin: "Comrade Chief of Staff,
Didn’t we order Mischa’s troops to attack the enemy between Plaga and Sedelce? Why did he go to the Belovizh Forest to the north to rescue Batov?”
"Yeah, it's quite strange." Malinin looked at the distance between the 48th Army's defense and the Belovizh Forest, frowned and said: "The two places are more than 20 kilometers apart. I don't understand why General Sokov
this way."
Rokossovsky did not speculate anymore, but directly connected to the 48th Army Headquarters, intending to ask Sokov personally what was going on. He heard Sokov's voice coming from the receiver.
, Rokossovsky asked directly: "Misha, I heard that you sent troops to the Belovizh Forest to rescue Batov's troops. Is this the case?"
"Yes, Comrade Marshal." When Sokov heard Rokossovsky ask about this, he quickly replied truthfully: "This is indeed the case. I sent the 284th Infantry Division to perform this task.
In order to ensure the success of the rescue operation, I also dispatched tanks and artillery units to coordinate operations."
After a pause, Sokov asked tentatively: "Comrade Marshal, how did you know about this?" He asked this because he wanted to find out whether it was Bartov who reported to Rokossovsky.
, someone in his headquarters quietly reported to Rokossovsky behind his back.
"Our communication with the 65th Group Army was interrupted just now. After the communication was restored, General Glebov specifically mentioned your rescue when he reported the reason for the loss of contact with the troops."
Hearing what Rokossovsky said, Sokov suddenly felt more at ease. As long as no one in the headquarters reported him behind his back, there would be no problem.
"Misha, I'm very curious." Rokossovsky paused for a moment and asked: "Why did you think of sending troops to rescue Batov? You know, their location is not close to your defense area.
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"Comrade Marshal, this is what I think about." After the military meeting, Sokov once wanted to report his plan to Rokossovsky, but he was worried about any accidents during the rescue, so he temporarily put it aside.
The matter was put aside. Since Rokossovsky took the initiative to ask at this moment, he naturally wanted to explain: "If General Batov's troops are rescued from the Belovizh Forest, we can free the flanks of our army group.
No longer threatened by enemies."
Without waiting for Rokossovsky to ask, he further explained: "Comrade Marshal, since General Batov's troops have been trapped in the Belovizh Forest, Kuanda appeared between him and me.
With a gap of dozens of kilometers, the German army could use this huge gap to separate our front.
You have arranged for us to attack the enemy between Praga and Sedrce. However, since our right wing is seriously threatened by the German army, I must leave a sufficient number of troops to serve as a guard, so that the west side can serve as the offensive force.
The army is weak.
In order to resolve this crisis, I plan to pull General Bartov out of the forest first. As long as his front line is parallel to mine and the gap between the two armies is eliminated, the German army will no longer be able to threaten our right wing.
, In this way, I can mobilize more troops to participate in the battle between Plaga and Sedelce."
After listening to Sokov's explanation, Rokossovsky nodded slightly and said: "Misha, you are very thoughtful. Although there are many troops under our front army, I don't have any in my hand."
Reserve. If you can really pull Bartov out of the forest, then the 70th Army, which is in the same situation, can also get out of the current predicament. With the 65th and 70th Army as reserves, in the next battle
, we will have enough troops to maneuver and seize the initiative on the battlefield."
"Comrade Marshal, my subordinates reported to me." Sokov was worried that Rokossovsky did not understand the situation in the forest, so he took the initiative to report to him: "When he arrived with his troops, the headquarters of the 65th Group Army was
It has been occupied by the German army, and General Bartov has successfully escaped under the cover of the guard regiment."
"I know this." Rokossovsky nodded and said, "Batov heard that you sent troops to reinforce him, and immediately led people back to the original headquarters of the headquarters, preparing to meet with your subordinates. Tell me.
, what are your plans next?”
"It is said that General Batov lost contact with his troops." Sokov said: "So I ordered Colonel Ismailov to lead the troops to stay and protect General Batov until the troops of the 65th Group Army regrouped.
, and then guide them to break through the German blockade and leave the Belovizh Forest as soon as possible."
"I think it's okay." For Sokov's plan, Rokossovsky expressed support: "Batov's troops are trapped in the forest, and we can't provide them with assistance at all. First, I don't have any
The reserve forces mobilized; the second is the air force dispatched. Because the trees in the forest are dense, they cannot provide them with the necessary air cover. Now that you have dispatched troop reinforcements, it is enough to reverse the current predicament of our army. If you can really do it in a very short time
Within, let the 65th and 70th Group Armies come out of the places where they are currently trapped, and I will definitely ask you for credit from the Supreme Command."
Knowing that Rokossovsky planned to ask for credit for himself, Sokov couldn't help but feel a little complacent. If what the other party said was true, then he would have a chance to win the Gold Star Medal and be awarded the honorary title of "Hero of the Soviet Union"
.Thinking of this, he suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and said seriously: "Comrade Marshal, I will do my best."
Besides, Bartov returned to the original headquarters of his headquarters and saw that all the wooden houses here had been destroyed by artillery fire, some were still burning, and some of the wooden houses were not burning, with only black wooden pillars left.
A colonel walked up to Batov, raised his hand in salute and reported: "Hello, comrade general! I am Colonel Ismailov, commander of the 284th Infantry Division. On the order of the commander, General Sokov, I came here specially
Came to reinforce you."
Bartov held the opponent's hand and said with tears of gratitude: "Comrade Colonel, thank you for your timely reinforcements. Without you, my guard regiment must have been wiped out. On behalf of the surviving personnel of the headquarters, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you."
sincere thanks."
"Comrade General, you are too polite." Ismailov said with a smile: "As the commander said, we are friendly forces. When friendly forces encounter difficulties, we naturally cannot sit idly by and ignore them. We must find ways to help.
you."
"Comrade Colonel," Bartov was still frightened when he thought of the shelling just now. He quickly reminded Ismailov: "This is the German shelling area. If you are stationed here, I am afraid you will be shelled by the Germans."
"Don't worry, Comrade General." Ismailov said: "I have sent people to clear the German artillery positions. As long as their artillery is eliminated, the Germans will have nothing to rely on, and then we will be able to
They were defeated easily and helped you leave the Belovizh Forest."
This chapter has been completed!