After Sokov and his team left the command post, Vanya was busy gathering troops, while Sokov followed Bely to the underground tank depot to see if the spherical tank was ready for battle at this moment.
According to Colonel Bely's idea, in this attack, except for the ten tanks that were used as fixed forts, all the other thirty tanks were dispatched to deal a thunderous blow to the invading German army. However, his request was denied.
Sokov refused, and Sokov waved his hands and said: "Comrade Colonel, if we put all the tanks into battle, we can easily repel the invading enemy, but in this way, we also expose the true strength of our army.
.In order to ensure that they can successfully seize the factory area, the Germans will definitely try every means to eliminate us. We cannot do this kind of loss-making business."
After listening to Sokov's words, Bely said with a smile: "Comrade Brigadier, sometimes when I listen to you talk, I feel that you are like a businessman who cares about everything."
When Sokov heard this, he muttered to himself: How did you know that I used to be in business? However, he still pretended to be nonchalant on the surface and said in a haha, "Comrade Colonel, isn't this bad?
As commanders, sometimes we need to be like businessmen, using mathematics to calculate and achieve the greatest victory at the least cost."
"What you say makes sense. If every commander could think like you, maybe our army would achieve greater results." After flattering Sokov, Bely asked: "Comrade Brigade Commander, you
How many tanks do you think I should send this time?"
"Ten tanks have been mobilized from one company and deployed near the assembly workshop as fixed forts, so they don't need to be used." Sokov said casually: "Let's send Captain Ivantsov's second company to attack."
Ivantsov couldn't help but be overjoyed to learn that his tank company could participate in the battle. However, Sereda and Alitai looked disappointed. Seeing the different expressions on the faces of the three company commanders, Sokov smiled lightly,
Then he said to the two company commanders who were unable to participate in the battle: "Comrade company commanders, this battle will last for a long time. Do you still have to worry about not having a battle? Just stay here with peace of mind. Maybe when
It's your turn."
After saying these words, Sokov turned to Bely and said: "Comrade Colonel, I estimate that the fighting has already started in the family area. Let some infantry ride on tanks and rush over first..."
As soon as he said this, a tank soldier suddenly came over in a hurry and whispered a few words in Bely's ear. After hearing this, Bely suddenly showed an angry expression on his face. Upon seeing this, Sokov quickly
He asked with concern: "Comrade Colonel, what happened?"
"Comrade Brigade Commander," Bely replied with some embarrassment after hearing Sokov's inquiry: "My gunner told me that the driver thought there was no fighting today, so he secretly drank a little wine, and now he is standing drunk.
He can't even stand, let alone drive a tank." After explaining to Sokov, he turned around and ordered the tank soldier, "Find another driver."
Just as the tank soldier agreed and was about to leave, he was stopped by Sokov. Sokov introduced himself to Bely: "Comrade Colonel, don't find a new driver, I will help you drive the tank!"
"
"What, you're here to drive a tank?" Bely thought Sokov was joking with him, so he laughed twice and said: "Okay, comrade commander, stop joking. Driving a tank is no different from driving a car. It doesn't last for a while."
You can learn it in a moment." He also specifically explained to Sokov, "Do you know why the German army has so many half-track vehicles? Those vehicles use steering wheels, and anyone who can drive a car can drive them, so they are very easy to use.
. But tanks are different..."
Before Bely could finish speaking, Sokov interrupted him: "Comrade Colonel, you will know whether I can drive a tank or not." After saying that, he asked a tank soldier who was not going to fight to get one.
He put the tank cap on his head and walked quickly towards Bely's tank.
Bely and his men stared at Sokov intently. Seeing him skillfully opening the hatch on the front of the tank and getting into the driving position, Seleda couldn't help but curiously asked Alitai: "Comrade Lieutenant, your
Does the brigadier really know how to fly them?”
Alitai nodded and said in a positive tone: "Yes, I once saw him driving a tank when we were in Kursk, and his proficiency is no less than that of a professional tank driver."
Sereda was dubious about Alitai's statement. He thought to himself: Lieutenant Colonel Sokov might be able to drive a tank, but it would never be to the level that Alitai said. After all, in front of outsiders, the other party must be...
Those who say good things to their brigade commander will inevitably exaggerate what they say.
Sokov, who was starting the tank, saw Bely and a group of people pointing towards him. He knew in his heart that the other party definitely did not believe that he could drive a tank. He had intended to show off to everyone and blinded them with his beauty.
, but the space in the underground tank depot is limited. If you really want to show off your driving skills, you might hit a tank parked aside. Therefore, Sokov drove the car in front of Bely in an orderly manner and shouted to him: "Colonel
Comrade, get in the car."
Seeing Sokov actually driving the tank over, Bely was a little surprised. He quickly turned around and shouted: "Comrades of the Second Company, get ready to go."
Sokov drove the tank outside and saw Vanya gathering troops. He quickly stopped the tank, leaned out of the hatch and shouted loudly: "Captain Vanya, come to me!
"
Vanya vaguely heard someone calling him. He turned around and looked around, only to find Sokov leaning half out of the tank. He quickly ran over and asked: "Comrade Brigadier, what are your instructions?"
"Let the soldiers of the first company get on the vehicle immediately. We have to rush over to reinforce the comrades of the Guards Division." Because the tank engine made too much noise, Sokov had to shout loudly at Vanya: "You lead the second company."
, Third Company will catch up as soon as possible."
"Understood!" Vanya agreed resoundingly, then turned around and ran back to the front of the team, shouting loudly to the soldiers who had lined up: "The comrades of the first company immediately got on the tanks, and the second and third companies followed suit!
"
When the soldiers climbed onto the tank, Vanya walked over with the first company commander and said to Sokov: "Comrade Brigade Commander, I asked the first company commander to get on your tank, you can give him the order directly
.”
"I understand." Sokov said to the first company commander: "After leaving the factory gate, the entire company immediately got off the vehicle, formed a battle formation, and advanced behind the tanks. Do you understand?"
"Understand!" the company commander replied loudly.
Sokov pointed toward the tank body and ordered decisively: "Get in! We are ready to go."
