Yakov took out a list of weapons from his shoulder bag and handed it to Sokov: "This batch of weapons is basically assault rifles and supporting ammunition, and there are also 500 new rockets."
Sokov couldn't help but be overjoyed to learn that the newly arrived weapons were basically assault rifles and matching ammunition. You must know that assault rifles are far more effective on the battlefield than submachine guns and rifles. If two or three divisions have both
If the assault rifle is replaced, the unit's combat effectiveness will rise to a higher level.
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov raised his head and said to Smirnov after reading the list: "Contact Major General Afnin immediately and ask him to come to the headquarters immediately."
Smirnov pulled the phone in front of him. He did not make a call immediately but looked at Sokov and asked: "Comrade Commander, can we just call General Afnin?"
Sokov asked Smirnov to notify Afunin because he wanted to use these assault rifles to re-equip the airborne division. Hearing what Smirnov said, he hesitated for a moment and thought that he would re-equip all the troops at once and command the soldiers.
If they rush into battle without being familiar with new weapons, they may be afraid that their combat effectiveness will decrease instead of increasing. The best way is to only change equipment for half of the troops, and after they are familiar with the new equipment, they can gradually equip the remaining commanders and soldiers.
Replace equipment.
In a moment, he made a decision in his mind to distribute this batch of equipment to the two airborne divisions. As for Kurishenko's 41st Guards Division, it would use the weapons replaced by the two airborne divisions.
Having made up his mind, he said to Smirnov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, when General Afnin comes, ask him to call the commanders of the two airborne divisions over. I plan to distribute these weapons to the airborne divisions.
"
"What about the 41st Guards Division?" Smirnov heard that Sokov did not mention the 41st Guards Division and thought he had forgotten it, so he kindly reminded him: "Did you forget about them?"
"How could I have forgotten them?" Sokov explained to Smirnov: "After the last battle, the 41st Guards Division was supplemented by new soldiers. These people have been living in Germany for a long time.
If they occupy the area, they will definitely not have the opportunity to receive military training. Therefore, if they are assigned new equipment, it will be difficult to exert their combat effectiveness. The two airborne divisions are the elite of our army, so it is perfect for them to change their equipment.
.”
After understanding Sokov's intention, Smirnov nodded, picked up the phone and began to contact Afunin, informing him to arrive at the army headquarters as soon as possible.
"Yasha," Sokov asked Yakov while Smirnov was on the phone: "Are the next batch of weapons also light weapons like assault rifles?"
"Yes," Yakov explained: "Originally, this batch of weapons was intended to be used to equip several other Guards divisions, but because of my father's words, they were all assigned to you. There are a total of 40,000 assault weapons.
rifles and 3,500 new rockets. I believe that if you all change your equipment, the overall combat effectiveness of the army will be able to reach a higher level."
"I hope so." Sokov knew very well that even if it was the latest weapon, it would be difficult to maximize its effectiveness if given to recruits who had not undergone military training. It would be better to give them modified Mosin
Nagant rifles and Bobosha submachine guns, after they have a certain understanding of the weapons, it will not be too late to replace them with new assault rifles. "I wonder when the next batch of weapons will be shipped?"
"After unloading this batch of weapons, I will return with the hovercraft unit to transport the second batch of weapons and ammunition."
Sokov thought that Yakov had spent 60 hours rushing from Moscow to his own defense area, and it would be too hard to return to Moscow before he had time to rest, so he said with concern: "Yasha, I see you
It’s better to rest here for two days. As for the transportation of weapons, just let your subordinates take care of it.”
"No, Misha." Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Yakov shook his head and said: "Comrade Ustinov once told me that I must be present when the weapons are taken away, otherwise no one can take away the weapons.
"
After figuring out the reason why Yakov couldn't rest, Sokov said with emotion, "Yasha, you are working so hard. If you go back and forth a few more times, your body will be completely exhausted."
"There is nothing we can do about it." Yakov said with a wry smile: "Who asked me to take on such a hard job?" After a pause, he asked Sokov again, "Misha, are you going to use this batch of weapons?"
Where can I unload it? My people are still waiting for my order?"
"Don't be anxious, Yasha." Sokov said: "When General Afunin arrives, I will explain a few words to him, and then you can lead people to send these weapons to his defense area."
Yakov is also a smart man and immediately understood Sokov's intention: "Oh, you want me to unload the weapons and equipment directly in the defense area of the reloading unit, so that you can save a link."
"Yes, that's how I think about it." Sokov also explained seriously: "If you unload the equipment at my place, General Afnin will contact the vehicle later to pull the equipment back to his troops.
, and then distribute it to the troops below. And if you send the equipment directly, you can save the steps of mobilizing the fleet, loading and unloading, and save valuable time."
"When will you launch an attack on Uman?" As soon as Yakov said this, he immediately realized that he might have asked something he shouldn't have asked, and quickly added: "If it's not convenient for you to say, just pretend that I didn't ask.
Pass."
"Although for the enemy, the time of our attack is a top secret." Sokov said with a smile: "But for you, Yasha, there is no need to keep it secret, because even if I don't tell you, when you return to Moscow, you will
You can know the time of the attack and even see the detailed battle plan. Our group army will serve as the first echelon of the entire front army and launch an attack on the enemy on March 9."
"The enemy of Uman will be attacked on March 9th?" After Yakov knew the time of the attack, he couldn't help being surprised: "Misha, there are still a few days before the attack starts. Even if I lead the attack immediately,
The hovercraft unit returned to Moscow and only had time to transport the second batch of weapons."
"Enough." Since the war was about to begin, Sokov did not expect that all the equipment promised by his superiors would be in place before the battle began. It was an unexpected surprise for Yakov to use the super transportation capacity of the hovercraft to provide himself with two batches of light weapons.
, If you want to get more supplements, you are a little greedy. "Yasha, you and your subordinates can rest here for one night and leave after dawn tomorrow. After all, people are not machines. If they keep spinning,
, it is easy to cause problems due to fatigue, not to mention that the hovercraft also needs maintenance after traveling for such a long time, otherwise it may end up lying in the middle of the road."
According to Yakov's idea, after unloading this batch of weapons and equipment, he immediately returned to Moscow with his hovercraft unit. However, after listening to Sokov's words, he thought it made sense. After 60 hours of bumpy road,
Not only do people need to rest, but the hovercraft also needs to be maintained overnight, otherwise problems may occur halfway through the journey.
"Comrade Commander," when the conversation between Sokov and Yakov came to an end, Stilitz's voice suddenly came from beside him: "I would like to ask, when will our division be able to change its equipment?"
Hearing Stilitz's voice, Sokov remembered that there was a guide who brought Yakov here, and he couldn't help but apologized: "I'm sorry, Colonel Stilitz, I forgot you were still here."
Being ignored by Sokov, Stilitz did not care. What he cared about was when he could replenish weapons and equipment for his troops. He asked again: "Comrade Commander, my troops were killed in the battle that ended not long ago."
, not only the soldiers lost a lot, but also the equipment. I hope you can replenish it for me as soon as possible."
In the battle on Hill 239, in addition to Kurishenko's 41st Guards Division, Stilitz's 116th Division performed the most outstandingly. Sokov will naturally not forget this kind of heroic troops on the battlefield:
"Colonel Stilitz, you just heard that the first batch of weapons and equipment to arrive is going to be allocated to the two airborne divisions of the 18th Guards Army. If you want to get supplementary weapons and equipment, you can only wait for Ya
The second batch of supplies shipped by Colonel Koff."
Stilitz had long known that the weapons and ammunition currently parked in his defense area definitely did not belong to him. At this moment, when Sokov said that the second batch of weapons and equipment arrived, they would be distributed to him, which made him feel a little more at ease. However,
He still couldn't help but ask: "Comrade Commander, I wonder how much equipment our division can obtain?"
"Colonel Stilitz, I think you just heard the conversation between me and the chief of staff," Sokov said: "If all the equipment is changed, firstly, there will not be so many weapons, and secondly, everyone has concerns about the new weapons.
It is an adaptation process. But we currently do not have that much time for commanders and fighters to become familiar with the new equipment, so only half of the commanders and fighters of both airborne divisions can change equipment."
"Then how many commanders and fighters can our division have to replace equipment?"
"Your division has recently recruited a lot of new soldiers locally." Sokov looked at Stilitz and said: "They have no combat experience and have not received special military training. They are issued with new assault rifles.
, is obviously inappropriate. So I only plan to re-equip the combat backbone of your division and use the weapons they replaced to arm those new soldiers."
"Okay," Stilitz knew that this was the greatest benefit he could get. Even if he continued to pester, he would not be able to get more, so he readily agreed: "Then I will wait patiently for Colonel Yakov to send it.
Second batch of weapons."
When Afunin walked into the headquarters with Konev and Rumyantsev, his face was still blank. He didn't know what urgent matter had happened when Sokov rushed to recruit him.
After raising his hand to salute Sokov, he said impatiently: "Comrade Commander, my troops and I are busy repairing the roads in the defense area. I wonder if you have urgently summoned us. Is there anything important?
"
"General Afunin, let me introduce someone to you." Sokov brought Afunin to Yakov and said with a smile: "Let's meet him. This is Yako from the Weapons and Equipment Department.
Husband Colonel."
Although he saw that the other party had a lower military rank than himself, since Sokov introduced him so solemnly, it proved that the other party must have a good background, so Afuning took the initiative to greet the other party: "Hello, Comrade Colonel."
Yakov stood up, did not salute Afunin, but stretched out his hand and said friendly: "Hello, General Afunin, nice to meet you!"
While the two were shaking hands, Sokov said from the side: "General Afnin, Colonel Yakov just sent us a batch of weapons and ammunition. I plan to distribute these equipment to your army." After saying this.
After speaking, he realized that his expression was not accurate enough, and added, "This batch of equipment is only allocated to the two airborne divisions, and the 41st Guards Division has no share."
Hearing that a batch of weapons would be allocated to him, Afuning was naturally happy, but after listening to Sokov's next words, a puzzled expression appeared on his face: "Comrade Commander, I don't understand, since the weapons are allocated to our army
Yes, why are they only given to two airborne divisions and not assigned to the 41st Guards Division?"
"The light weapons assigned to you this time are all new assault rifles and new rockets that can carry out long-range strikes on the enemy at any location." After briefly introducing this batch of weapons, Sokov continued: "Because of these
Weapons are all new equipment for our commanders and combatants. Only commanders and combatants who have undergone specialized military training and have rich combat experience can master them in the shortest time and maximize their effectiveness. And the 41st Guards Division
There are a large number of new soldiers inside, and even if they are assigned to them, it may be difficult for them to master how to use them in a short period of time."
Afnin agreed with Sokov's explanation. However, considering that they were part of the same army, the two airborne divisions could receive weapons and equipment supplements, while the 41st Guards Division received nothing.
Division Commander Kurishenko will definitely have some thoughts: "Comrade Commander, if the other two divisions can get supplements, but the 41st Guards Division can't get anything, I'm worried about what will happen to General Kurishenko."
association."
"Don't worry, General Afnin." Smirnov interrupted: "You don't have to worry about this. The commander has already considered it. You can hand over the replaced weapons to the 41st Guards Division and let Ku
Lishenko uses these weapons to arm new recruits, and I don’t think he has anything to say.”
Now that Sokov had arranged everything, Afunin did not dwell on this matter. Instead, he looked at Sokov and asked: "Comrade Commander, I wonder when the weapons sent by superiors will meet us."
Army defense zone?”
"This batch of weapons was brought by Colonel Yakov and is now parked in the defense area of Colonel Stilitz's 116th Division." Sokov pointed at Yakov and said to Afnin: "You will give them to me later.
Colonel Yakov serves as a guide and asks him to deliver weapons and equipment directly to your defense area, so that you don't have to contact vehicle transportation."
When Afunin and others left with Yakov, Sokov personally escorted him out of the door, and kept telling Yakov to rest for a night before returning to Moscow after unloading weapons and equipment.
Seeing Sokov being so attentive to Yakov, Stilitz couldn't help but arouse Stilitz's curiosity. He secretly asked Smirnov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I think the commander's attitude towards this colonel is quite enthusiastic."
, do you know where he comes from?”
"This Colonel Yakov from the Weapons and Equipment Department is not only a good friend of the commander." Smirnov lowered his voice and said: "More importantly, Colonel Yakov is the eldest son of the supreme commander himself."
When Stilitz heard this, his mouth turned into an O shape and he didn't close it for a long time. He was a little stupid. He never dreamed that the colonel he brought to the headquarters had such a big background. Fortunately, he was all the way
They were all very polite to him and did not offend him in any way.
