Sokov knew very well that he seized the German material transfer station, captured Duminic's prisoner-of-war camp, and rescued Yakov, who was imprisoned by the German army, and had become a target of thorn in the eyes of the German army, and he wanted to get rid of it quickly. Therefore, he ordered the troops to repair positions, strengthen fortifications, and prepare to face the possible attacks of the German army.
But in the next two days, the enemies in front of the nameless highland, except for the scouts driving armored vehicles, who came to a place two or three hundred meters away from the position, and used machine guns to shoot machine guns at the figures shaking on the position, there was no sign of attack at all.
However, in the area north of Sushinic, the battle was in full swing. The 61st Army, which had replaced the commander, seemed a little overwhelmed in the face of the German offensive. In just two and a half days, they retreated thirty kilometers from the original occupied position to the rear.
As soon as they retreated, they completely exposed the right wing of the 16th Army to the German army. Rokosovsky had no choice but to draw troops from Suxinic to strengthen his right wing. Chernesov's 11th Guard Division was drawn, and only one guard platoon was left in the city to be responsible for the security of the division headquarters. In this case, Chernesov re-introduced the old matter, hoping to draw two companies from Istria Battalion, so early in the morning, an emergency telegram was sent to Istria Battalion.
When Berkin received the telegram, he said to Sokov with a bitter face: "Comrade Battalion Commander, the division commander has sent another telegram and ordered us to draw two companies to Sushinic as soon as possible to accept the command of the division headquarters."
"No," Sokov said in a muffled voice: "The division headquarters stayed in the city and did not go to the front line. A guard platoon was enough to protect their safety. If two 400 people were transferred away, my defense power would become weak. If the German army launched a fierce attack on the nameless high ground, we would not be able to defend it at all."
"But, Comrade Battalion Commander." Seeing Sokov wanted to disobey, Berkin quickly persuaded him: "From the situation in the past two days, the German army showed no sign of attack. I think it would be better to obey the orders of the division headquarters and transfer two companies to Sushinic. Otherwise, if the division commander blames it, you and I will not be able to bear this responsibility."
Sokov sat at the table, staring at the map in front of him with his brows frowned, thinking about what the Germans were doing. Apart from their daily reconnaissance, there was no sign of attack. Do the Germans look down on the nameless high ground they are defending and disdain to send troops to attack? But after thinking about it carefully, it is not like that, because the enemy deployed to the south did not withdraw, the muzzles of more than a dozen heavy artillery were always aiming at the nameless high ground.
He raised his head and looked at Belkin and said, "Comrade Deputy Battalion Commander, don't worry, let's put the orders of the division headquarters aside for the time being. Wait patiently and see what the Germans are doing."
Seeing Sokov so stubborn, Berkin had to sigh, put Chernesov's telegram on the table, and said helplessly: "Okay, comrade battalion commander, let's wait a little longer. But after noon, noon, no matter what, troops must be drawn immediately to Suxinic."
Sokov said to him calmly: "Deputy Battalion Commander, you have to believe my judgment. We have made such a big noise recently, which has caused the division commander Von Giles to be dismissed. The Germans have long hated us and wished they could tear us apart. The reason why there has been no movement for a long time is that the preparations have not been completed."
Time passed by minute by minute, and it was almost noon. Unexpectedly, before the German army launched an attack, Chernesov called himself. Chernesov asked angrily on the phone: "Major Sokov, I will send you a report at 6 o'clock in the morning and ask you to draw two companies to Sushinic. But now it's almost noon, and I haven't even seen a single figure. Explain me, what's going on?"
"Comrade Commander." Sokov heard Chernesov angry and quickly explained to him: "I think the nameless highland may be attacked by the German army at any time. If troops are drawn away, our defense will become weak..."
"Stop talking nonsense," Chernesov raised his voice and said dissatisfiedly: "Don't you know the orders of your superiors and must obey? I will give you another three hours. If at 3:00 pm, I have not seen your troops appear in Sushinic, you will be removed from the position of battalion commander."
Belkin, who was standing aside, was frightened by Chernesov's tone. As soon as he saw Sokov put down the phone, he couldn't wait to ask: "Comrade Battalion Commander, what should we do now? If you don't draw troops to Sushinic, you will be directly removed from office."
Although Sokov insisted on his opinion and felt that the nameless highland would be subject to fierce attack by the German army, Chernesov had issued such a harsh order. If he continued to resist, there would be no good end. Thinking of this, he picked up the phone on the table and answered the third company on the highland. After hearing Saviev's voice, he asked straight to the point: "Captain Saviev, how is the situation there? Is there any movement in the Germans?"
"No movement, Comrade Battalion Commander." Saviev gave Sokov a positive reply: "My observation post has been closely monitoring the German positions in the distance, but there is no movement at all. I guess they will not attack us today."
"I understand." After Sokov finished speaking, he hung up the phone and said to Belkin, who was standing beside him: "According to Saviev's report, there was no movement at all on the German positions."
Hearing that the German army was not moving, Berkin asked quickly: "So have we drawn troops to Sushinic?"
Sokov sighed and said helplessly: "Deputy Battalion Commander, give orders to the Second Company and the Machine Cannon Company to pack up, and after an hour, follow me to Sushinic."
Seeing that Sokov finally agreed to transfer troops to Sushinic, Berkin breathed a sigh of relief. He agreed readily, then picked up the phone and called Andre from the Second Company and Vasily from the Machine Cannon Company, informing them to assemble the troops and prepare to set off towards Sushinic immediately.
An hour later, Sokov led the assembled second company and the machine gun company to hike towards Suxinic. Vasily left the team and ran to the front and walked side by side with Sokov, asking curiously: "Comrade Battalion Commander, did the superiors see that there is no war here in the nameless highlands, so they transferred us to Suxinic?"
Sokov did not immediately answer his question, but asked, "Do you think the Germans will attack the nameless highland?"
"In theory, we have caused the Germans to suffer such a great loss, and they should take revenge. I have asked the soldiers in the company to prepare for reinforcements on the high ground." Vasily frowned and said with some confusion: "But so many days have passed, the Germans have no movement at all. This is really strange."
Sokov stopped and turned his head to ask Vasily: "Why, do you think there is something wrong with the Germans?"
"Yes, that's how I think." Vasily also stopped and said to Sokov: "I suspect this is a conspiracy of the Germans. They want to wait until our army is careless before launching a sudden attack."
When Sokov heard Vasily's thoughts coincide with him, he further believed that the German army was slow to attack, which was just an illusion, which was to confuse himself so that he could catch himself off guard at a certain period of time. Thinking of this, he raised his right hand high and shouted loudly: "Stop moving forward!"
"The troops stopped advancing!"...
His order was immediately faithfully conveyed, and the advancing troops stopped.
Chapter completed!