The 8th Infantry Regiment waited for a full hour and a half before starting to cross the river.
On the one hand, this is because the engineers need time to build the pontoon bridge, and on the other hand, it is to let Kamilov's 115th Regiment cross the river first... The 115th Regiment is the main attacking force, and their attacking position is farther than the 8th Infantry Regiment, so that
Of course they crossed the river first.
Therefore, when the 8th Infantry Regiment crossed the river, there was almost no threat on the battlefield.
If there is any threat, it is the corpses, blood and mutilated limbs on the ground... Although these are not a threat to most people, this is not the case for the recruit camp.
As the commander of the regiment, Shurka marched relatively far back, and sometimes even stopped to use the radio to communicate with other troops or superiors, so his marching speed was slow.
During this time, Shulka saw the marching new army camp.
Although the recruits didn't say anything, when they saw the messy battlefield, their eyes still showed panic, and some were overly excited... This was another extreme behavior of the recruits.
Shulka looked at Denisokov next to him, and his expression didn't change much.
This surprised Shulka.
Denisokov may have understood the meaning of Shulka's look, so he replied: "I have relevant training, Comrade Shulka!"
"Relevant training?" Shulka felt a little strange. If Denisokov had never fought in a war, how could he have relevant training?
"Yes!" Denisokov nodded helplessly: "I have been ordered to execute several prisoners..."
Then Shulka understood that this should be the "special education" that Viktorovich added to his children.
It seems sad to use the execution of prisoners as education, but objectively speaking, it is very meaningful in the war years, because at least Denisokov will not be separated by dead bodies when facing these situations on the battlefield.
Heart.
After crossing the river, the troops headed towards the target station 74 kilometers away.
Because the 74-kilometer station is close to the Jingguta station of the 115th Regiment, the 8th Infantry Regiment almost followed the 115th Regiment. It went smoothly without encountering any obstacles. Even the German planes were bombing ahead.
The 115th Regiment... Due to the poor visibility due to the light rain, the Germans did not take off many aircraft, so they could only focus on attacking the front troops in order to slow down the Soviet advance.
During the march, the command headquarters reported the target situation to Shulka every half hour, such as:
"If a company of deserters enters the target position, the enemy's total strength is estimated to be one battalion!"
"The enemy is building a defensive line along the railway line and laying mines on the road!"
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This made Shulka feel a little strange. A secondary target, and it was also an elite mechanized infantry regiment against an enemy battalion. Most of the enemy battalions were Romanians. How could it receive such attention?
Especially with the Soviet army's backward communication and intelligence system, how could it timely grasp the intelligence of the 74-kilometer railway station?!
While thinking about it, Shulka suddenly understood that all this was probably because of Denisokov beside him.
Previously, Shurka mistakenly believed that the 8th Infantry Regiment's attack on the secondary target was because the brigade commander disliked him, or because the brigade commander gave the credit to his direct troops for selfish reasons. Now it seems that all this was most likely arranged by the political commissar.
...After all, in the Soviet combat system, the actual commander was actually a political commissar, and this was mostly the case even after the political commissar system was abolished a few months later.
The ensuing battle situation verified Shulka's idea. When the 8th Infantry Regiment approached the 74th kilometer railway station, political commissar Viktorovich made a phone call.
"How is the situation, Comrade Shulka?" Viktorovich asked.
"Everything is normal, Comrade Political Commissar!" Shulka replied.
"I have transferred the 2nd Aviation Regiment from the Air Force to assist you in the fight!" Victorovich said: "The commander of the 2nd Aviation Regiment, Major Andrei, will contact you in a few minutes!"
Shulka was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped.
An aviation regiment, and this was at a time when it was difficult for planes to take off... The 115th Regiment, as the main offensive force, failed to receive air support, but the 8th Infantry Regiment did.
But Shulka didn't say anything, answered "yes" and hung up the phone.
"What's going on?" Andrianka asked. He hadn't realized it was because of Denisokov, so he was very surprised by his superior's decision.
"Nothing!" Shulka frowned.
He really didn't want to compete with other troops for credit, but he also didn't want to be treated as a vase... Just like now, other troops are charging forward while the 8th Infantry Regiment is almost following behind.
A battle was about to begin, but it was a reinforced regiment fighting an enemy battalion of skirmishers, with the cooperation of an aviation regiment.
However, this is not something Shulka can refuse. It can even be said that this is a kind intention from Viktorovich. Shulka can't be so ignorant and still fall out with his superiors!
Just as he was talking, several Soviet planes passed overhead, and then the phone rang.
"Hello, Comrade Shulka!" The voice on the other end of the phone was a little excited: "I am very happy to fight with you! I am Major Andre, the commander of the 1st Aviation Regiment!"
"Hello, Comrade Andrei!"
Shulka was a little surprised by Major Andre's enthusiasm. Later, he learned that quite a few air force commanders knew that the aviation reform was carried out at Shulka's suggestion.
At the same time, these reforms are deeply popular, which means that the aviation force is freed from its original constraints and its combat effectiveness is increased exponentially... This almost saves the air force's life, so of course Shulka will be remembered.
Favor.
"Perhaps you have seen our planes flying over your head!" Major Andre said: "So, how do you want us to cooperate with your troops in combat?"
Shulka noticed that Andrei used "you", and also asked Shulka about the battle plan... This is almost unimaginable in normal times, because even if they are of the same military rank or even a lower rank, the Air Force will treat others as superior and not treat infantry as an infantryman.
One thing.
After thinking for a while, Shulka replied: "If we need any help, it's reconnaissance, Comrade Andrei!"
"Reconnaissance?" This answer surprised Andre.
If someone else had answered this question, no need to think about it, it must have been bombing of bunkers or permanent fortifications.
"Yes, reconnaissance!" Shulka replied: "Under the current situation, it is obviously unrealistic and ineffective for you to bomb fixed firepower points. Therefore, I hope you can reconnoitre the enemies near the 74-kilometer station, such as artillery and reinforcements.
, or enemy armored forces, etc.!"
"No problem!" Andrei agreed without thinking, and at the same time greatly agreed with Shulka's plan. (To be continued)