Guriev was very self-aware and felt that since the Germans could break through the factory wall once, they could break through the second and third time. The first time they were beaten back by their own troops. When they rushed into the factory for the second time and the third time, would they still have enough troops to help the workers' troops in the factory?
It was precisely for this reason that after finishing the call with Peter, Guriev called Cui Kov and reported to him in detail about the situation at the Red October Tractor Factory. Finally, he said: "Comrade Commander, my troops are fighting fiercely with the enemies attacking the residential area. There is no extra force, but they help the workers defend the factory. You see, can we send a reserve team?"
"General Guriyev," Cuikov said with some amusement when he heard Guriyev's request: "If I had a reserve force in my hand, do you think the Supreme Command would transfer you from the First Guards Army to me for command? You must know that the guards of the Defense Army Command are only one company of troops. If they encounter a sneak attack from the German army, I don't know that they can withstand it."
After listening to Cuikov's reply, Guriyev said unwillingly: "Comrade Commander, I understand your difficulties, but you should know that the area of ​​the Red October Tractor Factory is similar to that of a small and medium-sized city. My troops are limited and can only be used for defense in residential areas and front directions of the factory. The defense of other areas can not be defended by the workers in the factory alone."
Cuikov said that he had no troops to reinforce the Red October Factory, but as soon as he put down the phone, he began to discuss with Chief of Staff Krelov: "Chief of Staff, General Guriev just reported that a German army broke through the northern wall of the Red October Factory and rushed into the factory. The fighter battalion in the factory and the guards of the Guard Division joined forces to drive the enemy out of the factory. I guess the enemy will make a comeback soon. Think about it, where else can we mobilize our forces to help the Red October Factory?"
"It's not easy to deal with, Commander." Regarding Cuikov's problem, Krelov said in embarrassment: "The south of the city and the north of the city were attacked by the German army at the same time. The south of the city was better. After all, there are many buildings there, which is not conducive to the development of armored troops. The enemy's cannons cannot be used, so they can only rely on infantry attacks. The situation in the north of the city is much worse. The troops that are stuck in various factories are facing German infantry covered by tanks and artillery..."
After hearing Krelov talk about the actual situation in the north of the city, Cuikov asked unwillingly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, is there no way? You must know that once the Germans occupy the Red October Tractor Factory, they can rush directly to the Volga River and drive us all into the river."
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Gurov, who had always rarely expressed his opinions, suddenly spoke: "Although the south and north of the city were attacked by German troops, the Mamayev hill in the middle seems to be calm so far."
A word woke up from the dreamer. Grov's words reminded Cuikov and Krelov. The battle was fierce in the south and north of the city, while Mamayev's hill was calm and seemed to have been forgotten by the Germans. But Cuikov quickly figured out the reasons. These were all the contributions of the teams sent by Sokov. The results they achieved successfully disrupted the enemy's attack deployment. Before the German army cleared these teams, they could not attack Mamayev's hill with all their strength.
Krelov's reaction was not slow. Almost as Cuikov came up with the answer, he also figured out what was going on. He stared at the map for a while, and then asked Cuikov carefully: "Comrade Commander, since there is no war in Mamayevgang now, do you see, can Lieutenant Colonel Sokov send an army to support the Red October Tractor Factory?"
As soon as he saw an embarrassing expression on Cuikov's face, Krelov quickly added: "I know that the Supreme Command once had an order that the 73rd Infantry Brigade's mission is to stick to the Mamayev post. No one can easily mobilize this force before obtaining the authorization of his superiors. However, it is a special period, and we are not mobilizing the entire force, but ask Lieutenant Colonel Sokov to send some of the troops to support the Red October Tractor Factory. As long as reinforcements from the other side arrive, they will be allowed to return to the construction."
"Okay, I'll try." Cui Kefu knew very well that once the Red October tractor factory was lost, the Army Command would be exposed to the German army without any obstacles. For the sake of his own safety, he thought he would discuss with Sokov to see if he could borrow some of the troops to strengthen the defense in the Red October tractor factory area.
After the phone was connected, Cuikov briefly introduced the crisis faced by the Red October tractor factory to Sokov, and then asked tentatively: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, the situation of the Red October Factory is very bad at present. Do you see if you can send troops to strengthen the defense of the factory?" He was very afraid of Sokov's opposition and emphasized specifically, "The troops sent by the base camp are already on the way. Once they cross the Volga River, I will let your troops be built."
Sokov knew that he had lost his lips and teeth. He knew clearly that once the Red October tractor factory was lost, his flanks would be exposed to the German army. In fact, even if Cui Kov didn't say it, he was considering whether to send troops to strengthen the defense in that direction and delay the German advancement speed of the Volga River. At this moment, he heard Cui Kov's request, he immediately said without hesitation: "Don't worry, comrade Commander, I will send a battalion of troops to support the Red October factory."
Sokov's reply was greatly beyond Cuikov's expectations. According to his idea, Sokov could completely use the orders of the Supreme Command as a guise to refuse his request to mobilize troops, but he did not expect that the other party agreed to the agreement so readily. He couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Thinking that more than 3,000 infantry brigade casualties were killed or killed in half a month when Vitkov's acting brigade commander, he couldn't help asking with some scruples: "You can draw troops to support the Red October Factory, which will not affect the defense of Mamayev's Gate, right?"
"No, comrade Commander." When Sokov proposed to Cuikov to transfer the 42nd Guard Regiment to Rinok, he made plans to let the troops support the right-wing factory area at any time. "I have prepared a battalion of troops and can be sent to the Red October Tractor Factory immediately."
"That's great, this is great." Sokov's reply gave Cui Kov a reassurance, so that the defense of the Red October factory can be strengthened, at least before reinforcements arrive, there is no need to worry about the enemy rushing into the factory area again. "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, it's not time to go, you can arrange the troops to set off as soon as possible."
Sokov put down the phone, stood up and said to Vetkov who was sitting next to him, "Comrade Deputy Brigade Commander, the commander just called and said that the Germans rushed into the factory area of ​​the Red October Tractor Factory. Fortunately, they were repelled by the security combo of the Destroyer Battalion and the Guard Division. I now bring the commanders and fighters of the Fourth Battalion to support them. After I leave, you and the Chief of Staff will be responsible for the work in the brigade."
"What, are you going to the Red October Tractor Factory?!" Weitkov couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise when he heard Sokov say this, "But, comrade brigade commander, your injuries have not yet healed, how can you go to the battlefield?"
When he learned that Sokov was going to lead the team to the Red October Tractor Factory himself, Cidolin also came over to persuade him: "Comrade Brigade Commander, don't say that you have any injuries on your body, even if you are not injured, you don't need to take action yourself. I see, just let Captain Brisky, the commander of the Fourth Battalion, lead the troops there."
"If we just let Captain Brisky lead the team, we might be disbanded and organized into the Guard Division. Don't expect them to be built." Faced with the dissuasion of the two, Sokov said tactfully: "And I will lead the team myself to at least ensure the integrity of the troops. Once reinforcements from the other side arrive, I will be able to bring the Fourth Battalion back."
"The wounds on your body have not yet healed," Witkov, as the deputy chief of staff of the army, naturally knew that commanders at all levels had indeed forcibly incorporated friendly forces into his own troops when the battle was at its most intense. Therefore, he did not stop Sokov from leading the team to the Red October Tractor Factory, but just asked with concern: "Can you support it?"
"Don't worry, deputy brigade commander," Sokov felt warm in his heart as he felt that Vitkov's concern for him, "After I arrive at the Red October Tractor Factory, I will stay in my command post, and there should be nothing serious."
Seeing that Sokov had made up his mind, Sidolin did not advise him anymore. Instead, he reminded: "Comrade Brigade Commander, if you take the fourth battalion away, Beigang's defense will become thin. Do you see if you transfer a company's troops from the first battalion of Wanya to strengthen Beigang's defense?"
"Yes." The first battalion of Wanya is mainly responsible for the defense of the Nangang counter-sloping position. The troops can be deployed at a time are limited. Therefore, even if one company is transferred to Beigang, it will not affect their combat effectiveness. So Sokov simply agreed: "Chief of Staff, call Captain Wanya and ask him to transfer one company to Beigang position."
Sokov gave a few more words and was about to leave the command center. But when he reached the door, he suddenly stopped. Seeing him standing at the door, Vitkov guessed that Sokov might have something to remind him, he asked: "Comrade Brigade Commander, do you have anything else?"
"That's right, comrade of the deputy brigade commander." Sokov turned around and said with some embarrassment towards Vitkov: "Don't tell Asia about my taking the troops to the Red October Tractor Factory for the time being, so as not to worry about her."
Chapter completed!