Before dawn, the division political commissar, who had disappeared from Sokov's sight for a day, reappeared in the headquarters.
Seeing his political commissar back, Polo Suxin immediately greeted him warmly: "Comrade political commissar, you are back!"
"Back!"
"You must be exhausted after running around the battlefield all day." Poluo Suxin called to the staff officer next to him: "Pour Comrade Political Commissar a cup of hot tea."
The political commissar took the hot tea handed over by the staff officer, thanked him, took it and took a few sips, and then continued: "I ran through the entire division's defense areas, and if I say I'm not tired, that's definitely a lie. But when I think about it,
All the officers and soldiers were very enthusiastic about fighting, and I felt that no matter how tired I was, it was still worth it."
"Comrade Political Commissar." The chief of staff came over and asked: "We will soon fight the Germans. Do you think we can defeat them?"
"Needless to say," the political commissar said confidently after hearing the chief of staff's question: "Don't forget how we got the honorary title of the Far East Red Flag Division. That was when we fought bloody battles with Japanese pirates in Zhanggufeng.
We achieved good results, and in order to commend us, our superiors specially awarded us the Order of the Red Flag. I feel that the combat effectiveness of the Germans cannot be compared with that of the Japanese pirates, so it is reasonable for us to win."
When Sokov heard what the political commissar said, he couldn't help but frowned. He had seen the kind of sophisticated marketing accounts in later generations. When praising the Japanese pirates, he once pointed out that the combat effectiveness of the German army was not as good as that of the Japanese pirates. He said that a German battalion was as big as a Japanese pirates.
When the team encounters them, they will definitely be beaten to a pulp. Marketing accounts are to make money, so they often write nonsense content to defraud traffic, but why does the political commissar in front of them think that the German army's combat effectiveness is not as good as that of the Japanese pirates?
With such doubts, Sokov asked: "Comrade Political Commissar, I would like to ask, why do you think the combat effectiveness of the German army is inferior to that of the Japanese pirates?"
"The reason is very simple. During World War I, the German army fought with Japanese pirates, but was defeated by others. After only a few days of fighting, they laid down their weapons and surrendered."
Sokov secretly wondered, during World War I, the German army was on the European battlefield and the Japanese pirates were on the Asian battlefield. How could there be a war between the two?
When I was puzzled, I heard the chief of staff ask: "Comrade Political Commissar, I don't remember that there was a battle between the German army and the Japanese pirates. Is the history I have seen all fake?"
Hearing what the Chief of Staff said, the political commissar laughed: "Comrade Chief of Staff, this battle took place in Asia in 1914. After the Japanese pirates launched an attack on the German army, it only took seven days to force thousands of German soldiers to lay down their weapons and surrender.
Think about it, the Japanese pirates who were able to defeat the Germans were beaten to pieces by us in Zhanggufeng and Nomenkan, and now the Germans are fighting us directly, isn't that just asking for death?"
"Comrade Political Commissar, I think your statement is incorrect." After hearing this, Sokov realized that the Political Commissar had a cognitive deviation. He actually used the German army from World War I to compare it with the German army approaching the city at this moment. This is
Totally wrong. Out of this consideration, he reminded the other party: "Yes, a
The German army during the war was indeed defeated by the Japanese pirates in Asia. But now the German army is far superior to the Japanese pirates in terms of the quality of its soldiers and weapons and equipment. Let's put it this way, as long as the German army dispatches the Flag Guard Division, the Skeleton Division, and the Imperial Division,
The four SS divisions of the Viking Division are enough to crush the North China Front Army of the Japanese pirates."
The chief of staff's eyes widened in surprise: "No way, Major Sokov, the four SS divisions of the German army want to deal with hundreds of thousands of front troops?"
"Comrade Chief of Staff, I want to emphasize one point." Sokov saw that the Chief of Staff was full of doubts about his statement, and quickly explained to him: "There is a difference between the Japanese front army and our front army. They are only organized in wartime.
The organization of the unit is not fixed. It generally has several corps under its jurisdiction, and several divisions and brigades under its direct jurisdiction. The strength of the unit ranges from more than 100,000 to 200,000 to 300,000. The total strength of the North China Front Army today is about 250,000.
"
"Tens of thousands of people beat 250,000 people, and they were crushed." Regarding Sokov's statement, the chief of staff was still skeptical: "I don't think it's very credible."
Before Sokov could speak again, Porosukhin said: "I think Major Sokov is right. Today's German troops are completely different from those during World War I. At least the Germans twenty or thirty years ago,
We cannot conquer most of Europe. Therefore, when we go to war with them, we must not underestimate the enemy, otherwise we will suffer big losses."
"Comrade division commander, didn't we fight the Germans some time ago?" the chief of staff reminded Porosukhin: "I think the fight was quite easy at that time."
"Comrade Chief of Staff, as a commander, blindly underestimating the enemy is a taboo." Porosukhin organized the vocabulary in his mind and continued: "If the Germans are really as vulnerable as we imagined, why would they
We transferred here from the Far East? The main reason is that the main force originally deployed in Europe was too consumed in the war, and the remaining troops were not enough to withstand the German attack. That's why our superiors traveled thousands of miles to transfer us here.
As for the last battle you mentioned, what we fought was just a small German force. It had no support from the air force and armored forces, and it was all light weapons. It was easily defeated by us, which doesn’t explain anything at all.”
The same words were spoken softly by Mrs. Soko and would not attract the attention of the Chief of Staff. But when Boluosukhin said it, the situation was completely different. The Chief of Staff's expression became serious, and he looked at Boluosukhin with a solemn expression.
Said: "So, in the next battle, we will face a tough battle."
Porosukhin nodded and continued: "More than a hundred years ago, our ancestors fought here against the French army commanded by Napoleon. Although they won, they also paid a high price. I have a
I feel that our battle to defend Borodino will be extremely brutal, so all commanders and fighters must be mentally prepared."
Sokov has been thinking about a question. Colonel Porosukhin is an excellent commander. The 32nd Division also achieved great results in the battle to defend Borodino, but why did it not win the honor of the Guards Division in the end?
What about the titles? You know, the 316th Infantry Division and the 18th Militia Division, which were assigned to Rokossovsky at the moment, later received the honorary titles of the 8th Guards Division and the 1st Guards Division respectively. How on earth is this?
What's going on?
As soon as it dawned, the German bomber group bombed Borodino, shrouding the high ground with smoke and fire. After the bomber group completed the bombing, the enemy's artillery group began to violently bombard the high ground.
Sokov, who was standing in the observation post next to the division headquarters, even without a telescope, could see weapon parts and broken human limbs from time to time in the flames of the explosion, which were lifted into the air by the air waves. It can be seen from this that there is no
The commanders and fighters of the solid fortifications suffered heavy casualties in the enemy's bombing and artillery attacks.
Porosukhin stood next to Sokov, raised his telescope and looked into the distance. When he saw the heavy casualties of his troops, his face turned livid.
"Comrade division commander," the political commissar came in from outside and said to Porosukhin: "The Germans bombed first and then shelled. I think it will definitely cause a lot of casualties to our troops. In this way, when the enemy launches a ground attack
At that time, I didn’t know if I still had the strength to stop them.”
Poluo Suxin put down the telescope in his hand, turned to the political commissar and said: "Comrade political commissar, our commanders and soldiers do not have strong fortifications. Facing the enemy's bombing and artillery shelling, the casualties will definitely be huge. But don't worry, they all understand their responsibilities.
What, as long as there is one person alive, they will never let the Germans pass our positions."
Sokov didn't want to hear such empty rhetoric, but asked tentatively: "Comrade Colonel, the enemy's bombing and shelling have caused us a lot of casualties. Later, the enemy's infantry, under the cover of tanks, will advance towards the high ground.
When they launch an attack, are you sure you can stop them?"
The question raised by Sokov surprised Porosukhin. He pointed outside and said to Sokov: "Comrade Major, we don't know yet what method the enemy will use to attack. But don't worry, as long as the enemy
Once the ground attack begins, I will come up with corresponding ways to deal with them."
Although Porosukhin did not give a specific response method, Sokov did not continue to ask. After all, his current status is only a liaison officer. He is responsible for the communication between the headquarters and Porosukhin's division. He cannot do anything to Porosukhin.
Making decisions.
The shelling finally stopped after an hour.
Seeing countless small black dots appearing in the distance, Sokov knew that the German ground attack had begun.
Not long after, those small black spots became clearer and clearer, and it could be seen that they were German tanks, and behind the tanks were the infantry following the attack.
After observing the situation, Porosukhin picked up the phone next to him and told the chief of staff in the headquarters: "Chief of staff, call the artillery regiment and ask them to concentrate their fire on the infantry following the tanks."
"What about the enemy tanks?" asked the chief of staff.
"We have laid a minefield in front of the position, with a large number of anti-tank mines buried in it." Porosukhin said: "I just observed carefully. In the shelling that ended not long ago, there were not many mines detonated by the shells, and there were only a few mines left.
The mines laid down are enough to destroy some of the tanks. After the remaining tanks pass through the minefield, we will use the anti-tank guns hidden in the trenches to destroy these tanks one by one."
After hearing Porosukhin's arrangement, Sokov didn't say anything. He felt that even if he were to take command, he would probably give the same order as Porosukhin.
As the order was issued, the artillery regiment hidden on the other side of the high ground opened fire.
The artillery shells roared across the high ground and hit the charging German officers and soldiers. As the officers and soldiers near the explosion point continued to fall, the originally neat skirmish line immediately became chaotic. They were busy avoiding the Soviet shelling.
There was no care to follow the tank in front.
The German tanks driving in front were unaware that the infantry following them had become a mess due to the Soviet artillery bombardment, and had no time to provide them with cover. They continued to drive towards the Soviet position at their original speed.
Unknowingly, these tanks entered the minefields laid by the Soviet army.
Due to the limited number of anti-tank mines provided by Potapov, although the anti-tank mines in the minefield were scattered widely, they did not play a very good blocking role. Except for two unlucky tanks, they unfortunately ran over the mines and blew up.
Outside the tracks, the remaining tanks continued to advance.
Seeing this, Porosukhin quickly called the Chief of Staff again: "Chief of Staff, the enemy's tanks have passed through the minefields laid by our army, with very few casualties. Immediately order the anti-tank guns on the position to fire, and fire as many as possible."
Destroy enemy tanks."
"Comrade division commander," the chief of staff asked Porosukhin for instructions: "Didn't you say that tanks are the best anti-tank weapons? Otherwise, let the 20th Tank Brigade attack?"
"Don't be anxious, my Comrade Chief of Staff." Porosukhin rejected the Chief of Staff's proposal: "The battle has just started and it is not yet time for our tanks to attack. Let them stay where they are and wait until they are needed to attack."
Give the order."
Sokov agreed very much with Porosukhin's arrangement. How could he expose all his trump cards as soon as the battle started? If the enemy had figured out his own strength during the first attack, then what would happen next?
How to fight the next battle?
The German infantry was suppressed by artillery fire and was unable to move forward. Only the tank troops were left to advance alone, giving the Soviet anti-tank troops an opportunity.
They first used anti-tank guns to bombard German tanks, destroying some of the tanks while they were driving. When facing some tanks that were advancing faster, they sent soldiers carrying anti-tank grenades to get close and drop bombs to destroy them.
In the past, German tanks were followed by infantry. Soviet soldiers would have to pay a heavy price if they wanted to get close to the tanks. But today, the infantry has been disconnected from the tanks. The tank crew in the tank saw Soviet soldiers rushing over with anti-tank mines.
, and quickly fired desperately. Although they were lucky enough to knock down a few, more soldiers hid in the tanker's shooting blind spot, and then calmly threw the anti-tank mines in their hands at the tanks not far away.
After a fierce battle, there were more than a dozen destroyed tanks in front of the Soviet position. However, few of the tank crews who escaped from the tanks escaped alive. Most of them just got out of the tanks.
The Soviet troops on the ground killed them one by one like turkeys.
Seeing that the attack was ineffective and knowing that continuing the attack would only increase casualties, the German commander decisively issued an order to retreat.
Seeing the attacking enemy receding like a tide, Porosukhin couldn't help but be overjoyed, and quickly contacted the Chief of Staff again: "Chief of Staff, the Germans have retreated. You should immediately give orders to the commanders at the front, let them take the opportunity to launch a counterattack, and find a way to eliminate them.
More enemies."
"Understood, Comrade Division Commander." Knowing that the German army began to retreat, the Chief of Staff was naturally overjoyed. He asked cautiously: "We would like to ask, is there a distance limit for this counterattack?"
From the words of the chief of staff, Porosukhin heard the hidden meaning of the other party's words, and quickly added: "Tell each commander to rush forward one or two kilometers at most and then withdraw immediately, otherwise, wait until the German armored forces arrive.
, our commanders and fighters will become lambs to be slaughtered. Do you understand?"
"Understood." The chief of staff replied resoundingly: "I will give the order to the forward troops right away."