Two days later, Sokov took a group of forty officers of all levels selected by himself, as well as Seryosha's guard company, to form a convoy of five jeeps and eight trucks, heading towards the location of the Steppe Front. direction forward.
Before departure, Sokov summoned all the accompanying commanders and fighters and said to them: "Comrades, from now on, we are no longer a member of the Sixth Army. We are about to go to a new unit and accept new operations. Task.
Where we are now is more than 1,600 kilometers away from our destination. Even by car, it would probably take three or four days. Although most areas along the way are under the control of our army, no one can guarantee whether we will encounter small groups of enemy troops along the way. Therefore, the security company responsible for security work must be vigilant at all times to avoid being attacked by the enemy. "
After Sokov finished speaking, he ordered the commanders and soldiers to board the vehicle. While the commanders and soldiers were getting into the car, he called Seryosha aside and said to him: "Seryosa, I think you heard what I just said. The journey to the Steppe Front this time was not peaceful. Everyone’s safety depends on you.”
"Don't worry, Misha." Seryosha said carelessly: "The entire route is controlled by our army. Even if we count the small German army, as long as we persist for a while, the surrounding reinforcements will come to support us."
After receiving Seryosha's guarantee, Sokov felt much more at ease. Back in the car, he said to Belkin, who had been sitting in the car for a long time: "My comrade political commissar has gone to a new army this time, and the two of us can work together again."
Hearing what Sokov said, Belkin grinned and replied: "Misha, I think I am still suitable to be a military officer to command the troops in combat. As for the political cadres, let Konev The general will assign you another one."
After the convoy set off, Belkin suddenly asked: "Misha, I'm very curious, why do you think of joining other troops?"
Sokov stared at Belkin, his mind spinning at high speed. He was thinking about what kind of reasons he could use to answer Belkin's question. After thinking for a while, he said: "Comrade Belkin, you should know that the tactics I use on the battlefield are different from other commanders."
Belkin nodded, and then said encouragingly: "Go on."
"The reason why my infantry brigade was able to persist on Mamayev Heights for so long was entirely because it mastered the tactics I used." Sokov said: "But since the merger with the 41st Guards Division , many of my tactics are difficult to implement on the battlefield."
"Misha, you are right." Belkin nodded in agreement after hearing this: "Because the troops are busy fighting every day and have no time to train, let alone implement your tactics into every company. .”
"I served as the commander of the Sixth Army not long ago, but the only troops that can obey my command are the 41st, 67th, 71st and 75th Guards Divisions." Sokov continued: "The commanders of these divisions They have fought side by side with me and know the effect of my tactics on the battlefield. However, the new troops have some disobedience to my orders. In addition, they have been here for a long time, and there is still a lack of adjustment between them. , Therefore, the number of troops belonging to the group army has increased, but the combat effectiveness has not been significantly improved.
The reason why I asked to go to General Konev's Steppe Front was because that army had just been formed and it would take a long time to train before it could be put into battle. "Sokov said: "Now the fighting on the Red Army Village-Donetsk front line has basically stopped. My presence or absence will not have much impact on the situation between the enemy and ourselves.
On the contrary, if I arrive in a new unit now, I will teach my tactics to those new commanders and fighters who join the army. During their daily training, they can subtly learn my tactics and use them naturally in battle. "
After Sokov's explanation, Belkin finally understood the reason why Sokov took the initiative to go to the grassland front army. He nodded and said: "Misha, you have considered it very comprehensively. If you want to implement your tactics into the army, it is best to start with recruit training. And our previous troops were all those who had participated in many battles. Veterans, they are still used to using the same old tactics. But we have to fight every day and have no time to train them. So even if they become your subordinates, they may not be able to improve their combat effectiveness."
For safety reasons, Sokov ordered the convoy to stop in a small town where friendly troops were stationed during the first night of camping. As long as there are troops stationed here, the possibility of being attacked by the German army is relatively small.
Two days later, Sokov took a group of forty officers of all levels selected by himself, as well as Seryosha's guard company, to form a convoy of five jeeps and eight trucks, heading towards the location of the Steppe Front. direction forward.
Before departure, Sokov summoned all the accompanying commanders and fighters and said to them: "Comrades, from now on, we are no longer a member of the Sixth Army. We are about to go to a new unit and accept new operations. Task.
Where we are now is more than 1,600 kilometers away from our destination. Even by car, it would probably take three or four days. Although most areas along the way are under the control of our army, no one can guarantee whether we will encounter small groups of enemy troops along the way. Therefore, the security company responsible for security work must be vigilant at all times to avoid being attacked by the enemy. "
After Sokov finished speaking, he ordered the commanders and soldiers to board the vehicle. While the commanders and soldiers were getting into the car, he called Seryosha aside and said to him: "Seryosa, I think you heard what I just said. The journey to the Steppe Front this time was not peaceful. Everyone’s safety depends on you.”
"Don't worry, Misha." Seryosha said carelessly: "The entire route is controlled by our army. Even if we count the small German army, as long as we persist for a while, the surrounding reinforcements will come to support us."
After receiving Seryosha's guarantee, Sokov felt much more at ease. Back in the car, he said to Belkin, who had been sitting in the car for a long time: "My comrade political commissar has gone to a new army this time, and the two of us can work together again."
Hearing what Sokov said, Belkin grinned and replied: "Misha, I think I am still suitable to be a military officer to command the troops in combat. As for the political cadres, let Konev The general will assign you another one."
After the convoy set off, Belkin suddenly asked: "Misha, I'm very curious, why do you think of joining other troops?"
Sokov stared at Belkin, his mind spinning at high speed. He was thinking about what kind of reasons he could use to answer Belkin's question. After thinking for a while, he said: "Comrade Belkin, you should know that the tactics I use on the battlefield are different from other commanders."
Belkin nodded, and then said encouragingly: "Go on."
"The reason why my infantry brigade was able to persist on Mamayev Heights for so long was entirely because it mastered the tactics I used." Sokov said: "But since the merger with the 41st Guards Division , many of my tactics are difficult to implement on the battlefield."
"Misha, you are right." Belkin nodded in agreement after hearing this: "Because the troops are busy fighting every day and have no time to train, let alone implement your tactics into every company. .”
"I served as the commander of the Sixth Army not long ago, but the only troops that can obey my command are the 41st, 67th, 71st and 75th Guards Divisions." Sokov continued: "The commanders of these divisions They have fought side by side with me and know the effect of my tactics on the battlefield. However, the new troops have some disobedience to my orders. In addition, they have been here for a long time, and there is still a lack of adjustment between them. , Therefore, the number of troops belonging to the group army has increased, but the combat effectiveness has not been significantly improved.
The reason why I asked to go to General Konev's Steppe Front was because that army had just been formed and it would take a long time to train before it could be put into battle. "Sokov said: "Now the fighting on the Red Army Village-Donetsk front line has basically stopped. My presence or absence will not have much impact on the situation between the enemy and ourselves.
On the contrary, if I arrive in a new unit now, I will teach my tactics to those new commanders and fighters who join the army. During their daily training, they can subtly learn my tactics and use them naturally in battle. "
After Sokov's explanation, Belkin finally understood the reason why Sokov took the initiative to go to the grassland front army. He nodded and said: "Misha, you have considered it very comprehensively. If you want to implement your tactics into the army, it is best to start with recruit training. And our previous troops were all those who had participated in many battles. Veterans, they are still used to using the same old tactics. But we have to fight every day and have no time to train them. So even if they become your subordinates, they may not be able to improve their combat effectiveness."
For safety reasons, Sokov ordered the convoy to stop in a small town where friendly troops were stationed during the first night of camping. As long as there are troops stationed here, the possibility of being attacked by the German army is relatively small.
Two days later, Sokov took a group of forty officers of all levels selected by himself, as well as Seryosha's guard company, to form a convoy of five jeeps and eight trucks, heading towards the location of the Steppe Front. direction forward.
Before departure, Sokov summoned all the accompanying commanders and fighters and said to them: "Comrades, from now on, we are no longer a member of the Sixth Army. We are about to go to a new unit and accept new operations. Task.
Where we are now is more than 1,600 kilometers away from our destination. Even by car, it would probably take three or four days. Although most areas along the way are under the control of our army, no one can guarantee whether we will encounter small groups of enemy troops along the way. Therefore, the security company responsible for security work must be vigilant at all times to avoid being attacked by the enemy. "
After Sokov finished speaking, he ordered the commanders and soldiers to board the vehicle. While the commanders and soldiers were getting into the car, he called Seryosha aside and said to him: "Seryosa, I think you heard what I just said. The journey to the Steppe Front this time was not peaceful. Everyone’s safety depends on you.”
"Don't worry, Misha." Seryosha said carelessly: "The entire route is controlled by our army. Even if we count the small German army, as long as we persist for a while, the surrounding reinforcements will come to support us."
After receiving Seryosha's guarantee, Sokov felt much more at ease. Back in the car, he said to Belkin, who had been sitting in the car for a long time: "My comrade political commissar has gone to a new army this time, and the two of us can work together again."
Hearing what Sokov said, Belkin grinned and replied: "Misha, I think I am still suitable to be a military officer to command the troops in combat. As for the political cadres, let Konev The general will assign you another one."
After the convoy set off, Belkin suddenly asked: "Misha, I'm very curious, why would you think of joining other troops?"
Sokov stared at Belkin, his mind spinning at high speed. He was thinking about what kind of reasons he could use to answer Belkin's question. After thinking for a while, he said: "Comrade Belkin, you should know that the tactics I use on the battlefield are different from other commanders."
Belkin nodded, and then said encouragingly: "Go on."
"The reason why my infantry brigade was able to persist on Mamayev Heights for so long was entirely because it mastered the tactics I used." Sokov said: "But since the merger with the 41st Guards Division , many of my tactics are difficult to implement on the battlefield."
"Misha, you are right." Belkin nodded in agreement after hearing this: "Because the troops are busy fighting every day and have no time to train, let alone implement your tactics into every company. .”
"I served as the commander of the Sixth Army not long ago, but the only troops that can obey my command are the 41st, 67th, 71st and 75th Guards Divisions." Sokov continued: "The commanders of these divisions They have fought side by side with me and know the effect of my tactics on the battlefield. However, the new troops have some disobedience to my orders. In addition, they have been here for a long time, and there is still a lack of adjustment between them. , Therefore, the number of troops belonging to the group army has increased, but the combat effectiveness has not been significantly improved.
The reason why I asked to go to General Konev's Steppe Front was because that army had just been formed and it would take a long time to train before it could be put into battle. "Sokov said: "Now the fighting on the Red Army Village-Donetsk front line has basically stopped. My presence or absence will not have much impact on the situation between the enemy and ourselves.
