Chapter five hundred and seventy-ninth Tsarica River
In the end, Vasily chose the position chosen by Shulka.
It is located on the Tsaritsa River in the southernmost part of Stalingrad.
The Tsaritsa River separates the Stalin Southern Zone from the city center. It passes through a deep canyon. The railway lines from Voroponovo and Sadovaya stations extend eastward along the edge and then turn around.
Heading north, pass through Stalingrad Southern Area Warp Station to Station 1, the most important strategic location in the center of Stalingrad.
(Note: Station 1 has a large number of warehouses storing supplies, and the port is also close to Station 1. It can be said that as long as Station 1 is captured, the residential area in southern Stalingrad will exist in name only)
Although the Tsaritsa River provided a defensive barrier to the south of Stalingrad...the Soviet army's southern defense was deployed along the Tsaritsa River. As the temperature rose and the river water melted, it was very difficult for the German mechanized troops to cross the river to attack.
So the German army changed its direction and attacked along the Tsaritsa River.
In this way, the German army had an absolute advantage.
The reason is that the German army has the advantage of a pincer attack at any time when facing the Soviet army... They deployed artillery on the other side of the Tsarica River to cover the German coastal offensive troops, and occasionally even sent out landing ships to harass to distract the Soviet army.
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This made the Soviet troops deployed along the Tsaritsa River very passive. The German army once broke into the station. If Golikov had not organized several counterattacks, the Germans would have completely occupied the station and established a firm foothold.
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The location of Station No. 1 is equally important to Stalingrad, because it is the southern fulcrum of Stalingrad. Its loss means that the German army can fight along the Tsaritsa River to the Volga River, and then can follow the railway line and
The Volga River approaches Station 1, and by the way, it completely surrounds the residential areas in the southern part of Stalingrad.
So when Shulka reported to Golikov that he was going to transfer the students from the sniper school and the mortar school to fight on the banks of the Tsarica River, Golikov agreed without even thinking about it.
"No problem, Comrade Shulka!" Golikov said: "The area is in trouble and needs reinforcements, but I think you have to worry, the German attack in that area is very fierce!"
"I will be careful, Comrade Golikov!" Shulka said.
Then, that night Shulka and Vasily led the troops to Station No. 2.
This took two hours because the students had to move forward on foot... All means of transportation were put into the port to transport supplies, including horse-drawn carriages and handcarts.
Stationed here is the NKVD 10th Division, an internal guard force, headed by Major General Batrakov.
This was one of the reasons why Vasily was reluctant to choose this battlefield at first. He did not like to deal with the internal affairs troops, even if they were already combat troops at this time.
Shurka first went to the headquarters to report, and the major general initially had a good attitude towards Shurka.
"Welcome, Comrade Shulka!" Major General Batrakov warmly shook Shulka's hand and said, "I'm glad you can come to reinforce us. The superiors finally realized the danger of the bus station!"
Hearing this, Shulka couldn't help but frown, secretly wondering if the teacher had misunderstood something?
Without saying a word, Major General Batrakov pulled Shulka to the map and said: "The 10th Division guards the railway station No. 1 and the railway bridge over the Tsaritsa River. We have never blown up the railway bridge, and neither has the enemy.
Do this. This is the defense area of the 4th Infantry Brigade. They are occupying defenses along the banks of the Tsaritsa River near Pushkin Street. The enemy's attacks again and again have caused heavy casualties to them. We are in need of reinforcements! How many people do you have?"
"Two..." Then Major General Batrakov was stunned. He raised his head and looked at Shulka with disbelief, and asked: "What did you say, two companies?"
"Yes, two companies!" Shulka replied.
"So, when will the other troops arrive?" Batrakov asked again.
"Sorry, Comrade Batrakov!" Shulka replied: "There are no other troops!"
"I don't understand!" Batrakov said angrily: "You are a regiment commander, and you are also a 'breakout hero'. Why did your superiors ask you to bring only two companies to reinforce us?"
It turned out that Golikov did not explain the situation to Batrakov, perhaps because there were too many things to do, or perhaps because it was not important, so Golikov simply said: "Deputy commander of the 8th Infantry Regiment
Comrade Shulka will bring people to reinforce you, please make arrangements!"
So Batrakov took it for granted that there was at least one battalion, otherwise why would there be a need for a deputy commander to lead the team.
Who knew that this deputy commander and a "hero" only brought two companies with him.
Batrakov said to Shulka with some disappointment: "Comrade Captain, maybe you don't know, the number of casualties on our battlefield is as high as thousands every day, and the two companies... they may not have reacted yet or are still injured."
The entire army was wiped out before even seeing the enemy!"
"I don't think so, Comrade General!" Shulka replied: "In fact, I think there is some misunderstanding. I brought students from the sniper school and mortar school here for training!"
Batrakov was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly.
"So that's it!" Batrakov said: "That was indeed my misunderstanding. I thought they finally knew how serious the situation here is...Okay, Comrade Shulka, you can continue your training!
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After saying that, he turned around to sort out the documents and ignored Shulka.
Shulka knew that in the eyes of Batrakov at this time, the reinforcements from Shulka and these two companies were not reinforcements at all. They were even here to hold back the troops, because the supplies needed for training obviously required the 10th Division.
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No one would like this.
Shulka didn't explain either. He continued to report: "Comrade Batrakov, we need to coordinate!"
"Yes, we are willing to cooperate!" Batrakov replied casually: "I will pass on the order!"
However, this is obviously not enough. Shulka knows the execution capabilities of the Soviet army. It would be great if Batrakov's casual words now can be effectively implemented tomorrow, not to mention that he does not take this matter to heart at all.
"Do you have any more requests, comrade captain?" Batrakov asked doubtfully when he saw that Shulka still didn't leave.
"I need a staff officer, Comrade Batrakov!" Shulka said: "Because we are about to enter the battlefield, and orders alone are obviously not enough!" (To be continued)