After giving the attack order to the 254th Division, Samyko asked Sokov for instructions: "Comrade Commander, since the 254th Division attacks according to the plan, what about the other divisions also launching attacks on the city at the same time?"
"Yes, the other divisions also launched attacks according to the plan." After Sokov said this, he thought for a moment and then said to Samyko: "By the way, Comrade Chief of Staff, according to our original attack plan, The 384th Division detoured back to the south of Dergach to cut off the Germans' retreat. But I changed my mind now and asked the 384th Division to stop advancing and assist the 182nd Division in attacking the west of the city. Another regiment was deployed to support the attack from the north. Shechtman Division."
"Comrade Commander," Samyko couldn't help but feel moved when he heard Sokov's order: "If the German army's retreat is not cut off, once they see that the battle situation is not going well, the enemy can calmly withdraw from the south of the city. "
"I know." Sokov said a little distractedly: "If we still follow the original plan and trap the Germans in Dergach City, once they jump over the wall and destroy the cultural relics stored in the city, what will happen to them? When the superiors investigate, who will bear this responsibility? If the city cannot be defeated today, we can continue to attack tomorrow. But if the enemy destroys the cultural relics, it will be completely destroyed."
Samyko originally wanted to dissuade Sokov, but after hearing what he said, he swallowed the words on his lips again and replied: "I understand, Comrade Commander, I will immediately give you your order." Pass it on.”
Half an hour later, five infantry divisions, including the 84th, 182nd, 188th, 254th and 384th Divisions, under the cover of two tank brigades of the 4th Guards Tank Corps, simultaneously attacked from the north of the city. , east and west launched attacks.
As soon as the battle started, Sokov, who felt uneasy, said to Samyko: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I will leave you in charge here. I will go to the front to have a look."
"Comrade Commander," when Sokov said he wanted to go to the front, Samyko quickly grabbed him and persuaded him: "Have you forgotten that a few days ago you took a plane to inspect the sky above October Town? Were you shot down by an enemy plane?" He was afraid that he would not be able to convince Sokov, and even moved Zhukov out. "Marshal Zhukov once warned you that if you go to the front line and take risks again, he will never spare you."
Now that Samyko has moved Zhukov out, it is obviously unrealistic for Sokov to run to the front alone. But he couldn't sit still if he was asked to stay here and wait for the latest news.
However, a living person cannot suffocate to death, so Sokov sat down and smoked a cigarette, and then came up with a good idea. He threw the cigarette butt to the ground, and then said to Sameko: "Comrade Chief of Staff, our front is constantly advancing. It is obviously inappropriate for the headquarters to be so far away from the troops. Therefore, I plan to put the commander We will move our troops forward and move to the vicinity of Dergach as soon as possible so that we can better command the troops."
Samyko easily saw through Sokov's little thoughts. He smiled bitterly and shook his head, and then said: "Comrade Commander, I understand what you mean. If the command is moved forward, Marshal Zhukov will not be able to hold you accountable for going to the front without permission." It's over. Okay, I'll arrange the transfer of the headquarters."
Seeing that his plan was successful, Sokov laughed twice and said to Samyko: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I will lead a security company to Dergach first, and you and the members of the headquarters will catch up later." .”
"Okay, Comrade Commander." Sameko said helplessly: "Remember to bring the radio so that we can contact you at any time."
"No problem, I will definitely bring the radio." In this era without mobile phones, if you want to stay in touch with the outside world at any time, the best choice is to bring a radio with you. "So if you have anything, you can contact me through the radio."
After Sokov finished speaking, he picked up the phone on the table and called the guard directly, asking Lieutenant Serelkov's guard company to follow him. Of course, Lieutenant Samoilov, who often followed him everywhere, couldn't forget it, so he called him again and asked him to take the guard platoon and set off with him.
By the time Sokov walked out of the headquarters, Samoilov had already assembled his guard platoon, while Serelkov's guard company was still in formation.
Samoilov ran up to Sokov and asked cautiously: "Comrade Commander, where are we going?"
"Go to Dergach." Since Samoilov was responsible for protecting his own safety, Sokov naturally would not hide anything from him, but answered truthfully: "Our five infantry divisions and two The tank brigade is attacking the city. As the commander, naturally I cannot stay far away from the front line."
"Comrade Commander," Samoilov couldn't help but laugh after hearing what Sokov said. He knew that Sokov was just making a name for himself, but in fact, his real purpose was to go to the forefront to see the progress of the battle in person: "What? Time to set off?"
Sokov looked at the guard company lining up and replied: "We will set off after Lieutenant Serelkov's guard company is assembled."
Samoilov looked at the company that had just been incorporated into the headquarters' security force not long ago. He couldn't help frowning and said with some worry: "Comrade Commander, before the soldiers in this company were incorporated into the 182nd Division, I had I followed you to see them. These are basically new recruits with no combat experience. I am afraid that many of them will be scared to wet their pants when they hear the gunshots. I don't think it is safe to let them be responsible for your safety. "
"Comrade Lieutenant, don't worry." Sokov waved his hand and said disapprovingly: "No one is born to fight. I only took them to perform tasks when I saw that they were new recruits. Now from October From the town to the north of Dergach, it is an area controlled by our army. Not to mention that the probability of a battle is not high, even if a battle occurs, as long as they can sustain it for half an hour, nearby reinforcements should arrive."
"But, Comrade Commander, look at their equipment and their military appearance." Samoylov said anxiously: "If they really encounter the enemy, can they last for half an hour?"
Sokov looked at Samoilov and said earnestly: "Comrade Lieutenant, this is why I brought your platoon. If we really encounter the situation you are worried about, we will rely on your platoon to support us until the end." Reinforcements are arriving."
After listening to Sokov's words, the expression on Samoylov's face became solemn: "Comrade Commander, don't worry. If an accident does happen on the way, our platoon will fight to the last man to ensure that Your safety.”
"Don't say these unlucky words." Sokov raised his hand and slapped Samoilov's helmet, and said angrily: "I hope you all live well and live until the day we win. .”
The two chatted for a long time before the guard company formed a neat queue. Company Commander Serelkov trotted up to Sokov, blushed and said with embarrassment: "Comrade Commander, the guard company has been assembled and is ready to go at any time."
Sokov looked at the guard company again. Although the formation had been completed, the entire formation looked skewed. Seeing this, Sokov shook his head and said to Serelkov: "Lieutenant Serelkov, your company's formation is not very good. You should train them more when you have time."
"Yes, Comrade Commander!" Serelkov replied loudly and quickly: "When I have time, I will definitely conduct formation training properly."
Sokov raised his hand to look at his watch, then waved his hand and said, "It's getting late, let's go."
Five minutes later, a convoy of three jeeps and nine trucks set off.
Samoilov, who was in the same car as Sokov, waited for the car to start, turned around from the passenger seat and asked Sokov: "Comrade Commander, can you tell us, can our troops capture Dergach today?" ?”
"It's hard to say." Sokov was unsure whether he could capture Dergach today. He shook his head and said: "If the enemy is not willing to resist, we may be able to capture Dergach today, otherwise we will be delayed here for two more days." After giving the attack order to the 254th Division, Samyko Asked Sokov for instructions: "Comrade Commander, since the 254th Division attacks as planned, what about the other divisions also launching attacks on the city at the same time?"
"Yes, the other divisions also launched attacks according to the plan." After Sokov said this, he thought for a moment and then said to Samyko: "By the way, Comrade Chief of Staff, according to our original attack plan, The 384th Division detoured back to the south of Dergach to cut off the Germans' retreat. But I changed my mind now and asked the 384th Division to stop advancing and assist the 182nd Division in attacking the west of the city. Another regiment was deployed to support the attack from the north. Shechtman Division."
"Comrade Commander," Samyko couldn't help but feel moved when he heard Sokov's order: "If the German army's retreat is not cut off, once they see that the battle situation is not going well, the enemy can calmly withdraw from the south of the city. "
"I know." Sokov said a little distractedly: "If we still follow the original plan and trap the Germans in Dergach City, once they jump over the wall and destroy the cultural relics stored in the city, what will happen to them? When the superiors investigate, who will bear this responsibility? If the city cannot be defeated today, we can continue to attack tomorrow. But if the enemy destroys the cultural relics, it will be completely destroyed."
Samyko originally wanted to dissuade Sokov, but after hearing what he said, he swallowed the words on his lips again and replied: "I understand, Comrade Commander, I will immediately give you your order." Pass it on.”
Half an hour later, five infantry divisions, including the 84th, 182nd, 188th, 254th and 384th Divisions, under the cover of two tank brigades of the 4th Guards Tank Corps, simultaneously attacked from the north of the city. , east and west launched attacks.
As soon as the battle started, Sokov, who felt uneasy, said to Samyko: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I will leave you in charge here. I will go to the front to have a look."
"Comrade Commander," when Sokov said he wanted to go to the front, Samyko quickly grabbed him and persuaded him: "Have you forgotten that a few days ago you took a plane to inspect the sky above October Town? Were you shot down by an enemy plane?" He was afraid that he would not be able to convince Sokov, and even moved Zhukov out. "Marshal Zhukov once warned you that if you go to the front line and take risks again, he will never spare you."
Now that Samyko has moved Zhukov out, it is obviously unrealistic for Sokov to run to the front alone. But he couldn't sit still if he was asked to stay here and wait for the latest news.
However, a living person cannot suffocate to death, so Sokov sat down and smoked a cigarette, and then came up with a good idea. He threw the cigarette butt to the ground, and then said to Sameko: "Comrade Chief of Staff, our front is constantly advancing. It is obviously inappropriate for the headquarters to be so far away from the troops. Therefore, I plan to put the commander We will move our troops forward and move to the vicinity of Dergach as soon as possible so that we can better command the troops."
Samyko easily saw through Sokov's little thoughts. He smiled bitterly and shook his head, and then said: "Comrade Commander, I understand what you mean. If the command is moved forward, Marshal Zhukov will not be able to hold you accountable for going to the front without permission." It's over. Okay, I'll arrange the transfer of the headquarters."
Seeing that his plan was successful, Sokov laughed twice and said to Samyko: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I will lead a security company to Dergach first, and you and the members of the headquarters will catch up later. .”
"Okay, Comrade Commander." Sameko said helplessly: "Remember to bring the radio so that we can contact you at any time."
"No problem, I will definitely bring the radio." In this era without mobile phones, if you want to stay in touch with the outside world at any time, the best choice is to bring a radio with you. "So if you have anything, you can contact me through the radio."
After Sokov finished speaking, he picked up the phone on the table and called the guard directly, asking Lieutenant Serelkov's guard company to follow him. Of course, Lieutenant Samoilov, who often followed him everywhere, couldn't forget it, so he called him again and asked him to take the guard platoon and set off with him.
By the time Sokov walked out of the headquarters, Samoilov had already assembled his guard platoon, while Serelkov's guard company was still in formation.
Samoilov ran up to Sokov and asked cautiously: "Comrade Commander, where are we going?"
"Go to Dergach." Since Samoilov was responsible for protecting his own safety, Sokov naturally would not hide anything from him, but answered truthfully: "Our five infantry divisions and two The tank brigade is attacking the city. As the commander, naturally I cannot stay far away from the front line."
"Comrade Commander," Samoilov couldn't help but laugh after hearing what Sokov said. He knew that Sokov was just making a name for himself, but in fact, his real purpose was to go to the forefront to see the progress of the battle in person: "What? Time to set off?"
Sokov looked at the guard company lining up and replied: "We will set off after Lieutenant Serelkov's guard company is assembled."
Samoilov looked at the company that had just been incorporated into the headquarters' security force not long ago. He couldn't help frowning and said with some worry: "Comrade Commander, before the soldiers in this company were incorporated into the 182nd Division, I had I followed you to see them. These are basically new recruits with no combat experience. I am afraid that many of them will be scared to wet their pants when they hear the gunshots. I don't think it is safe to let them be responsible for your safety. "
