The bullets did not hit the new soldiers, but the gunshots seemed earth-shattering in the silent night. Although another soldier rushed over and killed the opponent with a bayonet, it was still a step too late, and the sound of gunshots alerted the other enemies.
Sporadic gunfire came from outside. This was the enemy who was awakened from their sleep and started fighting with the soldiers staying in the trenches. With little effort, the sparse gunfire became intensive, and there was even the sound of grenade explosions.
The commander of the Soviet Army, who was approaching with his troops, heard the intensive gunshots and explosions halfway up the mountain. Knowing that his comrades and the enemy were engaged in a firefight, he couldn't help but raise his voice and shouted to the side: "Comrades, our comrades. We are exchanging fire with the enemy, speed up to meet them, come with me!"
Following his shout, a "Ula" sound like a roaring mountain and a tsunami echoed around him. Just now, the commanders and soldiers were worried that they would make too much noise during their actions and alert the enemies on the mountainside, but now they didn't care about it and they all accelerated towards the high ground.
Sokov, who had been staying in the Fisky collective farm, heard gunfire and explosions coming from the direction of the highlands. He quickly walked out of the building and looked in the direction of the gunfire and explosions. Unfortunately, due to the cover of the woods, he couldn't see anything, and he couldn't help but feel extremely anxious.
Just as anxious as him was Lunev. Although he could only see the firelight above the woods, Lunev stood on tiptoes and looked there. At the same time, he said to Sokov worriedly: "Commander Comrade comrade, it seems that we are fighting with the enemy, do you think the commanders and fighters of the 300th Division can successfully occupy the high ground?"
If the troops entering the battle were his direct descendants, Sokov would definitely answer without hesitation: "Absolutely no problem, my troops will definitely be able to take the high ground." But the 300th Division currently involved in the attack could only take over a few Hours later, their combat effectiveness is still unknown.
Sokov could only pray secretly in his heart, hoping that the attacking commanders and fighters could successfully break through the enemy's defense line, occupy the high ground, and prevent the arrival of the main force of the Viking division.
Sokov and Lunev were both standing outside, and Samoilov, who was in charge of their security, naturally followed them out. He listened to the gunshots and explosions coming from the other side of the woods, and said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, the view here is blocked by the woods. You and the military commissar should go back to the headquarters. It's too dangerous outside. If there are German snipers nearby, you may be in danger."
Lunev strongly agreed with Samoilov's words. He also persuaded Sokov: "Comrade Commander, Lieutenant Samoilov is right. You can't see anything here, and nearby There may be enemy snipers, so let’s go back to the headquarters.”
Sokov knew very well in his heart that if he still stayed here, not only Samoylov would be worried about his safety, but also Samyko from the army headquarters would be worried, so he said to Lunev calmly: " Comrade Military Commissioner, we really can’t see anything here, I think we should go back to the headquarters and wait for news.”
As soon as the two returned to the headquarters, Colonel Atacuz, deputy commander of the 300th Division, appeared in the room. He reported to the two of them: "Commander and Military Commissioner, the material transport team we led has returned safely, and we are here to report back to you."
After learning that Atakuz had transported back weapons and ammunition for the German army, he quickly asked: "What kind of weapons are there?"
"We brought back 5,000 98K Mauser rifles, 1,000 MP40 submachine guns, 50 MG42 general-purpose machine guns, and matching ammunition."
After listening to Atakuz's report, Sokov couldn't help but frowned slightly: "What, there are no artillery?"
"There are more than a dozen 50mm mortars." Atakuz said with a grin: "I thought these weapons would be useful in close combat with the Germans, so I brought them all back."
"How many weapons and ammunition are left in the warehouse?" Runev interjected and asked.
Atakuz looked at Luniev and said: "Comrade Military Commissar, we have only emptied a corner of the warehouse, not even a tenth." After answering this question, he turned to Soko The husband said, "I left a company to guard the warehouse to prevent it from being destroyed by the enemy."
"You did the right thing, Comrade Colonel." Sokov said happily: "With this batch of weapons and ammunition, we can better attack the Germans." He waved to Atakuz, "I think this All the soldiers should be awake by then, and you can arrange for manpower to distribute these weapons immediately."
"Distribute it immediately?" After hearing Sokov's order, Atakuz said hesitantly: "Otherwise, we should wait until daybreak."
"Let's talk after daybreak?!" Sokov sneered and replied: "Colonel Atakuz, didn't you hear how loud the gunfire was from the direction of the highlands? Just a few minutes ago, Comrade Military Commissar and I were at the door When we were outside, we could only hear the sound of gunfire and the explosion of grenades coming from the direction of the high ground, but now the sound of artillery fire means that the enemy even used artillery in order to prevent our army from seizing the high ground.
If the attack commanded by Colonel Weisbach does not go well, you have to lead the second echelon to the top, and be sure to capture the high ground before dawn. "
Atakuz listened carefully, and there was indeed the sound of cannons in the distance. It was a sneak attack on our side, so artillery was definitely not used. The sound of artillery coming from outside was naturally the enemy's firing. After listening to the commotion outside, he did not dare to neglect, and quickly straightened his body and said to Sokov: "Understood, Comrade Commander, I will go back and arrange the personnel to distribute weapons and prepare for battle."
Shortly after Atakuz left, Major Bunch and Chuklico walked in again. After the two came to salute in front of Sokov, Major Bunch asked: "Comrade Commander, I heard the noise coming from the direction of the highlands. Our army's night attack has turned into a strong attack. I wonder if we need our tank troops." Where are the infantry sent out to reinforce the attack on the high ground?"
"I think it's okay," Sokov nodded and said to the two of them: "But it's too dark and too many tanks will be put in at once, so I'm afraid it won't be possible. I think we can put in a tank battalion first and use artillery fire to cover the infantry to seize the high ground. .”
"Comrade Commander," Chukliko took a step forward and proactively asked Sokov: "Please let me personally command this tank battalion into battle!"
"Lieutenant Colonel Chukliko," Sokov quickly reminded Chukliko when he saw that Chukliko was taking action in person: "You are the deputy commander of the tank brigade, and you have to assist Major Bunch in his work. If I agree to let you go to the battlefield, If something unexpected happens, how will Major Bunch carry out his next work?"
"Comrade Commander, I am not only familiar with my troops, but also have experience in night operations. Only by personally leading the tank battalion can I better cooperate with the infantry to seize the high ground." Chukliko was deeply afraid that Sokov would not agree with him. request, and specifically emphasized: "I will never betray your trust, please agree to my request."
After hearing what the other party said, Sokov realized that the other party might have made such a request because he had just been demoted and wanted to use this opportunity to perform well. He was silent for a moment, then nodded and said: "Okay, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I agree with your request, then you will lead the tank battalion to support the infantry attack."
After the two tank commanders left the room, Lunev asked curiously: "Comrade Commander, why did you agree to Chuklico personally leading the tank battalion to participate in the war? Aren't you worried that something unexpected will happen to him?"
"Comrade Military Commissar, don't worry." Sokov waited for Lunev to finish and then said to him with a smile: "This time Lieutenant Colonel Chukliko will attack with the tank battalion. There should be no danger."
"There is no danger?" Lunev asked puzzledly: "Why?"
"The reason is very simple." Sokov placed the two tea jars on the table side by side, and then explained to Lunev: "Comrade Military Commissar, for example, the two tea jars are the highlands occupied by the Germans. Now the enemy's artillery is on the west side of the high ground, and our offensive troops are on the east side of the high ground. If the enemy's artillery wants to bombard our offensive troops, the artillery shells they fire must cross the high ground and land accurately in the middle of the offensive formation. .
The enemy's artillery is in the west, our troops are in the east, and they are blocked by high ground in the middle. Our troops are equivalent to being in a reverse slope position. Except for the infantry firepower on the highlands that threatens them, the artillery shells fired by the artillery from the west cannot hit them at all. "
After explaining to Luniev, Sokov stood up and walked behind the operator, put his hand on his shoulder, and said to him: "Comrade operator, immediately send a telegram to the chief of staff and tell him the location of the warehouse south of the farm. Tell him and ask him to report this important information to the front army headquarters in a timely manner."
"Comrade Commander, do you want to report the matter of the arsenal to the front army headquarters?" Lunev happened to hear Sokov's words and hurriedly came over and asked in surprise: "If the superiors know about the existence of the arsenal, what's inside?" The arms will no longer be available to us, so you have to think carefully."
"Comrade Military Commissar, in addition to the 300th Division, which is equipped with insufficient weapons and needs to be equipped with German weapons, do you think there are other units in the group army that need such poor weapons?" The bullet did not hit the new soldier, but the gunfire In the quiet night, it seemed earth-shattering. Although another soldier rushed over and killed the opponent with a bayonet, it was still a step too late, and the sound of gunshots alerted the other enemies.
Sporadic gunfire came from outside. This was the enemy who was awakened from their sleep and started fighting with the soldiers staying in the trenches. With little effort, the sparse gunfire became intensive, and there was even the sound of grenade explosions.
The commander of the Soviet Army, who was approaching with his troops, heard the intensive gunshots and explosions halfway up the mountain. Knowing that his comrades and the enemy were engaged in a firefight, he couldn't help but raise his voice and shouted to the side: "Comrades, our comrades. We are exchanging fire with the enemy, speed up to meet them, come with me!"
As he shouted, a "Ula" sound like a roaring mountain and a tsunami sounded around him. Just now, the commanders and soldiers were worried that they would make too much noise during their actions and alert the enemies on the mountainside, but now they didn't care about it and they all accelerated towards the high ground.
Sokov, who had been staying in the Fisky collective farm, heard gunfire and explosions coming from the direction of the highlands. He quickly walked out of the building and looked in the direction of the gunfire and explosions. Unfortunately, due to the cover of the woods, he couldn't see anything, and he couldn't help but feel extremely anxious.
Just as anxious as him was Lunev. Although he could only see the firelight above the woods, Lunev stood on tiptoes and looked there. At the same time, he said to Sokov worriedly: "Commander Comrade comrade, it seems that we are fighting with the enemy, do you think the commanders and fighters of the 300th Division can successfully occupy the high ground?"
If the troops entering the battle were his direct descendants, Sokov would definitely answer without hesitation: "Absolutely no problem, my troops will definitely be able to take the high ground." But the 300th Division currently involved in the attack could only take over a few Hours later, their combat effectiveness is still unknown.
Sokov could only pray secretly in his heart, hoping that the attacking commanders and fighters could successfully break through the enemy's defense line, occupy the high ground, and prevent the arrival of the main force of the Viking division.
Sokov and Lunev were both standing outside, and Samoilov, who was in charge of their security, naturally followed them out. He listened to the gunshots and explosions coming from the other side of the woods, and said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, the view here is blocked by the woods. You and the military commissar should go back to the headquarters. It's too dangerous outside. If there are German snipers nearby, you may be in danger."
Lunev strongly agreed with Samoilov's words. He also persuaded Sokov: "Comrade Commander, Lieutenant Samoilov is right. You can't see anything here, and nearby There may be enemy snipers, so let’s go back to the headquarters.”
Sokov knew very well in his heart that if he still stayed here, not only Samoylov would be worried about his safety, but also Samyko from the Army Group Headquarters would be worried, so he said to Lunev calmly: " Comrade Military Commissioner, we really can’t see anything here, I think we should go back to the headquarters and wait for news.”
As soon as the two returned to the headquarters, Colonel Atacuz, deputy commander of the 300th Division, appeared in the room. He reported to the two of them: "Commander and Military Commissioner, the material transport team we led has returned safely, and we are here to report back to you."
After learning that Atakuz had transported back weapons and ammunition for the German army, he quickly asked: "What kind of weapons are there?"
"We brought back 5,000 98K Mauser rifles, 1,000 MP40 submachine guns, 50 MG42 general-purpose machine guns, and matching ammunition."
After listening to Atakuz's report, Sokov couldn't help but frowned slightly: "What, there are no artillery?"
"There are more than a dozen 50mm mortars." Atacuz said with a grin: "I thought these weapons would be useful in close combat with the Germans, so I brought them all back."
"How many weapons and ammunition are left in the warehouse?" Runev interjected and asked.
Atakuz looked at Luniev and said: "Comrade Military Commissar, we have only emptied a corner of the warehouse, not even a tenth." After answering this question, he turned to Soko The husband said, "I left a company to guard the warehouse to prevent it from being destroyed by the enemy."
"You did the right thing, Comrade Colonel." Sokov said happily: "With this batch of weapons and ammunition, we can better attack the Germans." He waved to Atakuz, "I think this All the soldiers should be awake by then, and you can arrange for manpower to distribute these weapons immediately."
