"Comrade Battalion Commander, I obey your orders." Seeing Sokov's attitude so firm, Vanya could only say helplessly: "But I still retain my personal opinion, and the risk of doing so is too great."
After hearing Vanya say this, Sokov glanced over the commanders present and said, "I see that many of the commanders present followed me when they were from Shimki. So I want to ask you, do you still remember the village of Krukovo?"
"Krukovo Village?" Belkin joined relatively late and did not understand what was happening in Krukovo Village. He asked blankly: "What does it mean?"
When Captain Vasily heard Sokov mention this place name, he couldn't help but blush. He thought that when the troops stationed in the village barn were attacked, he called his superiors for help in a timely manner, but because of his timidity, when he heard the gunshots outside, he and his female landlord hid in the house and dared not go out, which always made him feel ashamed.
Vanya also knew nothing about what happened in Klyukovo village. He also echoed Belkin and asked: "Comrade Battalion Commander, can you tell us what happened to Klyukov village?"
"I think about this, let me tell you." Andrei stood up and said, "We were the special guard platoon stationed in the town of Shimki in the northern suburb of Moscow. After receiving the order from our superiors to participate in the battle of the city of Kliukov. When we arrived at Kliukov, it was already dark and we camped in the village. The commander who received us in the village at that time was Captain Vasily, the commander of the second company. I remember correctly, did I remember the last sentence of him asking Vasily.
"That's right, that's right." Vasily nodded quickly and said, "I did receive you at that time."
"Everyone knows that since the outbreak of the war, many young and middle-aged people in the village have either joined the army or moved to other places to work or produce, and only the elderly and women are left in the village." When he said this, Andrei's face showed a hint of embarrassment: "When he saw so many soldiers suddenly coming to the village, it will naturally attract the women in the village to watch, and they even proposed to have a party with our soldiers. To be honest, I am very happy to see such activities in my heart. After all, the daily life of our soldiers is very boring. However, the battalion commander refused to hold any party without hesitation, and the women who visited the soldiers in the future were driven away..."
"Captain Andre," Vanya couldn't help but interrupt and asked, "I don't understand. What is the connection between what you said and what we are about to go deep into the depth of the German army's defense?"
"I don't know either." Andrei looked at Sokov and said in confusion: "It was the battalion commander who mentioned the village of Klukovo. I am just repeating what happened at that time."
"Two company commanders," Lieutenant Grissa, who rarely spoke at various meetings, stood up and said to the two: "I think I understand why the battalion commander mentioned the village of Klukovo."
Vanya quickly glanced at Sokov on the side, and saw that the other party looked at Grissa with interest, and urged: "Comrade Lieutenant, what is the reason? Tell us quickly."
"At that time, our army's general Kliukovo was surrounded by water. The village where our platoon was stationed was considered to be in the depth of our army's defense. Therefore, when we arranged the post at night, the then deputy platoon leader, now the third company commander, Captain Andre, just arranged a post at the entrance of the village." Grissa said clearly: "But the battalion commander not only arranged a secret post at the entrance of the village, but also arranged a machine gun on duty outside the barn where the troops were resting. If it weren't for his arrangement, our platoon would have suffered heavy losses even if the entire army was destroyed."
After Grissa introduced the situation, he paused for a moment and continued: "I guess the battalion commander wanted to say that in the depth of the enemy's defense, their vigilance is often the worst. Once a sudden strike was carried out on them, great results will be achieved."
"Emperor Grissa is right." Seeing that Grissa guessed his thoughts, Sokov nodded and said, "At present, the German army's attention is concentrated in places where the enemy and us have strong forces. And in cities where they defend in depth, the defense power will appear relatively weak."
In order to prevent everyone from underestimating the enemy, he specifically emphasized: "Remember, what I am talking about is relatively weak, not without any precautions. Otherwise, we don't need to take action, and the guerrillas operating in this area can teach them a lesson."
After Sokov's explanation, the commanders here knew in their hearts that although they would move in the rear of the enemy in the following days, the dangers they encountered were not necessarily more dangerous than those of the frontal battlefield. However, Belkin still asked with some concern: "Major Sokov, if the Germans cannot find us after they arrive in the Dym area, will they continue to search for our whereabouts?"
"You don't have to worry about this," Sokov said to Berkin. "The actions we took during this period in the Dym region have created an illusion for the Germans, making them think that they are just a large guerrilla team, and they never imagined that we are regular troops. Once they can't find our whereabouts, they will think that we will move to other areas and stop searching. But your words remind me that if we suddenly disappear out of thin air, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of the Germans. We must leave a small army and continue to deal with the Germans here."
"Which unit are you going to keep?" Belkin asked briefly.
Sokov's eyes swept over the commanders present one by one, and finally stopped on Brisky. He said, "I think let Brisky's four rows stay. After all, they have been active here for a long time, familiar with everything here, and know how to use forests and swamps to attack the enemies that encircle them."
As soon as Sokov finished speaking, Brisky stood up and straightened his body to assure Sokov: "Comrade Major, please rest assured that I will lead the troops here to deal with the enemy, so that they think that the troops that plague their traffic lines are still staying in this forest."
Chapter completed!