In the new document, Timoshenko saw a large amount of the intelligence he most wanted to see. "The battle reports we received during this period were always failures in blocking, troops retreating, and few troops achieving partial victory. In normal wars, our army's
The passive situation remains the same. The remnants of the 284th Division retreated into the swamp, and the battles launched one after another were actually victorious."
"Including this second battle of Homnich that they claimed, the maximum number of troops mobilized should be 10,000, which is believable. They have armed women, and the combat effectiveness of this unit is incredible.
powerful."
"Maybe they are very good at forest warfare." Of course Timoshenko knew that the leader called on the residents of occupied areas to fight behind enemy lines. He knew the dense forests of Belarus very well, which are very suitable for guerrilla warfare. "However, we can achieve huge disparity in the results.
More interested in Yevlov and Berekov."
"It must be the Chinese Belekov." Tupikov smiled, "We have promised to continue to provide them with air assistance, and they also listed a short list on the telegram in order to support them in causing greater waves behind enemy lines.
, we should not sit idly by."
Timoshenko suddenly fell into deep thought. The situation on the Crimean battlefield on the front he was currently responsible for was getting worse and worse. Even though the Black Sea Fleet participated in the battle to defend Odessa, after the German air force was dispatched, the surface ships were
The advantage of artillery will inevitably gradually disappear.
Timoshenko saw something interesting on Yevlov's list of requested items.
"They want military uniforms, ammunition, explosives, and flour and cooking oil for food. Interestingly, they actually want vegetable seeds. Maybe they really think that self-reliance can fully meet their needs?!"
"I think it's all part of Berekov's plan." Tupikov sat down. The NKVD was already very clear about Yang Mingzhi's investigation. The information he obtained was basically provided by the troops stationed on the front.
The Intelligence Bureau of the People's Commissariat of State Security at the headquarters compiled the information about Yang Mingzhi. They did not know the man's specific experience before entering the Soviet Union. They only knew that the man was once secretly and illegally protected by the military.
Logically speaking, people like Yang Mingzhi need to be systematically investigated, and even locked up by the Japanese spy who was first identified as a suspicious one. Due to the choice of history, such a person actually became a combat hero, and a series of achievements proved that he had excellent military command capabilities.
At the most critical moment of the war, Timoshenko could not put down such a talent.
He and Tupikov were the only ones in this office, and other staff members stayed away for the time being. They just wanted some peace and quiet.
"That Belekov, I think this man should not continue to serve as the chief of staff of the infantry division. Since this man commanded tens of thousands of troops in combat and achieved great results of annihilating 7,000 enemies, he actually lost only one-fifth of the enemy's losses.
1. There must be a secret to his ability to achieve such results, and he must be unique in tactics. I should take him to the headquarters and let him be my staff officer." Timoshenko said this from the bottom of his heart.
It seems that the level of his own advisers is questionable. The best adviser is only Tupikov.
"But that man is Chinese!" Tupikov corrected.
"Yes! I know, but if we turn him into a Soviet, all problems may not be a problem."
Yang Mingzhi probably understands the paranoia of these old men better than the Soviets. Timoshenko sighed: "The leader has noticed this person and he should be promoted. If he is a Belarusian, after the Battle of Minsk, his superiors
A death order will definitely be issued to lead the 284th Division and Kuznetsov to withdraw to Moscow!"
Tupikov also fell into deep thought and said: "The key is that this person is an inventor. This person invented new weapons in the Far East. It was also for this reason that Pugachev, then the former commander of the 284th Division, took the risk to protect him.
.This illegal decision did give us a gift. This man insisted on staying in the swamp, and there were some scattered industrial facilities there. I think the reason why they were able to achieve such a huge victory relative to their size must be this man.
Many new weapons have been developed.”
"But it is people and discipline that determine the outcome of a war. No weapon can determine the victory of a war."
Tupikov looked at him and nodded: "He is now a hero of the Soviet Union, with a Gold Star medal on his chest. The latest battle was also commanded by him. According to the German army information obtained by the intelligence department, the German army in southern Belarus did indeed attack recently.
Suffering a major military blow, the actual actions of the German army have proved Berekov's victory in the battle. I think he should be awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union again."
Having said this, Timoshenko suddenly thought that there were several names mentioned in the telegram. One of them, although he could not remember it clearly, was a female sniper.
He quickly pulled out the telegram and muttered: "Natasha Petrovna Spiroskina, this woman has added sixty-one kills, and her total record has reached one hundred and sixty-six."
!The record was also recognized by members of the Gomel Municipal Committee.”
Tupikov stood up suddenly: "I know this girl, she is still underage. If we get the exact statistics of the 284th Division's results, she will also be awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union."
A total of three reports were placed in front of Timoshenko, all of which were about the 284th Guards Division. He should continue to plan military operations with his staff while he was busy, and should not spend time in the same room with his chief of staff.
Say something "whispering".
Timoshenko carefully read all the information and made a sudden decision. He increased his voice and said: "We should help them! Just like I promised before! If I shirk it again, I will be disobeying the leader's order, and even more...
Irresponsible to the people.”
Tupikov was startled by this, and he asked three times in a row.
At this time, Timoshenko's bald head was shining, and his eyes were full of hope.
"What, my marshal, what new strategic plan have you come up with?" Tupikov asked with a hint of ridicule.
"No! The overall battle situation is still difficult, but I have decided that we must assist the 284th Division. You come!" Timoshenko quickly ran to the sand table, picked up the baton, and pointed at the terrain map.
"Since the 284th Guards Division can organize two large-scale battles in a short period of time, to be honest, the battles they fought are not big on our front line, and are even common, but they are the only ones who can maintain a great victory. Let's look at it again.
According to the map, their location is at the intersection of the Pripet River and the Dnieper River. Going south along the river will soon be Kiev! The nightmare of our Southwest Front is the steady stream of German troops advancing through Kiev. As long as this
The city is seriously threatened, and our pressure will be reduced a lot."
Originally talking about an infantry division, Tupikov suddenly realized that this marshal was indeed a strategist. He asked slowly: "So your decision to aid them is from a long-term perspective. As long as they increase their military strength,
Are you capable of using force against Kiev?"
"Not bad!" Timoshenko affirmed: "Instead of laying out a huge defense line on the front line to fill leaks everywhere, it is better to create trouble in Kiev, an important hub for the enemy's personnel and materials. Only their logistics will encounter huge resistance, and our pressure will drop.
Greatly reduced. I am afraid that the only one who can do this now is this Guards Division!"
The two seemed to see hope. After looking at each other and smiling, Timoshenko said: "I think we should hold a military meeting."
"What was that meeting about?!"
"Of course we need to find a way to organize long-range bombers and replace the bombs with supplies. We have to confirm the plan and send the necessary supplies!" (To be continued.).