"Great, this is really great." As soon as Samek learned that the troops had established a defensive position in the machining factory, he immediately reported the good news to Sokov via phone. After hearing this, Sokov said excitedly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, tell Colonel Shechtman to use the mechanical processing plant as the starting point of the attack, continue to expand the results, and occupy as many areas as possible."
"Comrade Commander," Samyko waited for Sokov to finish and then asked cautiously: "Now that our troops have broken through the city, the next step is to start street fighting with the Germans. Do you think we need to send tanks to help? ?”
Sokov did not answer the question immediately, but covered the phone and asked Tsvetayev: "Comrade General, have you been to Kharkov?"
"Been there. What's wrong?"
"Are the streets there suitable for tanks?"
After hearing this question, Tsvetayev thought for a moment and said: "The streets in Kharkiv are very spacious. Let alone one or two tank brigades, even a tank corps can be deployed."
After confirming that the streets in Kharkov were spacious, Sokov released his hand covering the microphone and said to Samyko: "Chief of Staff, I have asked General Tsvetaev, and he said that in Kharkov The streets are wide and tanks can be used, so you can send them to assist the 254th Division."
For the sake of safety, Sokov emphasized one last sentence: "Remember, tanks can only be used during the day, and attacks at night can rely on pure infantry."
Sokov's words confused Sameko: "Why?"
"The field of vision in the tank is narrow, especially at night, and the area that the tank crew can see clearly is even more limited." Sokov explained: "Once the enemy's anti-tank crew hides in the dark and attacks our tank, it will This caused our tank troops to pay a huge price. When tanks are used to fight during the day, the tank crews and the infantry following the tanks can discover hidden anti-tank fighters in time and clear them out in time."
After Sokov's explanation, Samyko understood what was going on and quickly replied: "Understood, Comrade Commander, I will warn the tank commander not to use tanks at night."
"General Sokov." Tsvetayev, who was standing next to Sokov, said anxiously as soon as he put down the phone: "Without the cover of tanks, what should we do if we encounter strong fortifications or enemy fire points? ?If we attack by force, you will definitely pay a heavy price."
"Comrade General, please rest assured about this." Sokov was very grateful for Tsvetayev's concerns, but in order to reassure him, he smiled and said: "My troops are equipped with a large number of rocket launchers. , in street fighting, that thing is not only a sharp weapon against tanks, but also can basically shoot one at a time when encountering enemy fire points and solid fortifications."
"I've heard of that kind of weapon, but I've never seen it." Even though Tsvetaev's troops and Sokov's troops were fighting jointly, the commanders and fighters of the 384th Division did not use this weapon during the battle. Therefore, Tsvetaev still doesn’t know what a rocket launcher looks like, so he made a request to Sokov: “General Sokov, if there is a chance, please let me see this powerful new weapon. "
"Don't worry, Comrade General." Sokov had no reason not to agree to Tsvetayev's simple request. He nodded quickly and said: "At the appropriate time, I will let you see my troops. Equipped rocket launcher."
"When the enemy discovers that your right-wing troops have broken through the city defense, I'm afraid they will deploy troops to counterattack and drive them back from the city." Tsvetayev reminded Sokov: "Do you think we should consider letting the left-wing troops also launch a counterattack?" What about the offense?”
"Wait a minute, Comrade General." Since the right wing successfully rushed into the city, it was not impossible for the left wing troops to attack the city. However, Sokov felt that the time to attack was not yet mature, so he attacked Tsvetayev. Said: "Before the right wing broke through the city defense, we set up a strong attack posture on the left wing. A large number of German troops must have gathered in the front. If we attack now, it will be like an egg hitting a rock. I think we should wait for a while and wait for the enemy's attack. After the defense is relaxed, then attack by surprise.”
Tsvetayev witnessed Sokov's military deployment process today and knew that every step he took had his own intentions. Now that he said this, he no longer continued to persuade, but asked how to arrange the riverside. Artillery: "Now that the target of the right-wing breakthrough has been reached, what should I do with the artillery division that stayed by the Oude River? Should I take the opportunity to cross the river and assist the friendly forces in attacking the city; or should I return to the original artillery position?"
"Except for the artillery regiment that has crossed the river, the remaining artillery units have returned to their original positions and are ready to support the defenders on the other side with artillery fire at any time."
While the two were discussing the details of the next battle, the phone on the table suddenly rang without warning, startling Sokov.
He picked up the microphone and put it to his ear, and immediately heard Konev's voice coming from inside: "Comrade Sokov, have your troops already rushed into Kharkov?"
"Yes, Commander of the Front." Hearing Konev's question, Sokov proudly replied: "Colonel Shechtman's 254th Division has rushed into the city and is machining in the southwest of the city. The factory has occupied a piece of territory and is preparing to use it as the starting point for the next attack."
"Since your troops have rushed into the city, why didn't you report it in time?" After listening to this, Konev said angrily: "Don't you know that we have to report in time based on the combat situation of the troops at the front?" Adjust the battle plan accordingly?"
Sokov couldn't help being surprised when he heard what Konev said, and then asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, didn't anyone report the results of the battle to you?"
"Who will report the results of the battle to me?" Konev said impatiently: "If it hadn't been for the intelligence unit of the Front Army Headquarters intercepting the German telegram, I wouldn't have known that your troops had already rushed into the city."
Only then did Sokov realize that Samyko did not report the matter to his superiors at all except calling him to inform him. The other party must have felt that such a good thing should be reported to his superiors in person. And he had a wishful thinking that after Sameko informed him that the 254th Division had entered the city, he would report to the front army headquarters in accordance with regulations. Unexpectedly, no one reported it in the end. No wonder Konev was angry.
However, as the top commander of the group army, Sokov naturally cannot pass the responsibility to his deputy, otherwise who will be willing to follow you in the future? He quickly took the responsibility on himself: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, this matter was my negligence. I did not report it to you in time. It is all my responsibility. I am really sorry."
Seeing Sokov's sincere attitude, Konev's anger subsided somewhat. He then said: "I know, you must think that Comrade Samyko reported to me, and Samyko also felt that the news It would be more appropriate for you to report it. In the end, no one reported the situation on the frontier to me."
"That's it, Commander of the Front Army." Seeing that Konev's words hit the mark, Sokov said with some embarrassment: "I will report to you as soon as there are new battle reports in the future."
"It doesn't matter whether you report it immediately or not." Konev said: "You and Samyko are not commanding the battle in the same place. The coordination between the two parties must be good to avoid a similar situation happening again. Do you understand?"
"Understood." After Sokov answered resoundingly, he asked cautiously: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I would like to ask when will the main force of the Front Army arrive at the gates of Kharkov?"
"Soon, soon," Konev replied: "Tomorrow General Rotmistrov's 5th Guards Tank Army will launch an armored assault on the Germans from our junction. I believe that under the powerful Before the torrent of steel, the Germans couldn't stop them at all." "Great, this is really great." As soon as Samek learned that the troops had established a defensive position in the machining factory, he immediately called, Report the good news to Sokov. After hearing this, Sokov said excitedly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, tell Colonel Shechtman to use the mechanical processing plant as the starting point of the attack, continue to expand the results, and occupy as many areas as possible."
"Comrade Commander," Samyko waited for Sokov to finish and then asked cautiously: "Now that our troops have broken through the city, the next step is to start street fighting with the Germans. Do you think we need to send tanks to help? ?”
Sokov did not answer the question immediately, but covered the phone and asked Tsvetayev: "Comrade General, have you been to Kharkov?"
"Been there. What's wrong?"
"Are the streets there suitable for tanks?"
After hearing this question, Tsvetayev thought for a moment and said: "The streets in Kharkiv are very spacious. Let alone one or two tank brigades, even a tank corps can be deployed."
After confirming that the streets in Kharkov were spacious, Sokov released his hand covering the microphone and said to Samyko: "Chief of Staff, I have asked General Tsvetaev, and he said that in Kharkov The streets are wide and tanks can be used, so you can send them to assist the 254th Division."
For the sake of safety, Sokov emphasized one last sentence: "Remember, tanks can only be used during the day, and attacks at night can rely on pure infantry."
Sokov's words confused Sameko: "Why?"
"The field of vision in the tank is narrow, especially at night, and the area that the tank crew can see clearly is even more limited." Sokov explained: "Once the enemy's anti-tank crew hides in the dark and attacks our tank, it will This caused our tank troops to pay a huge price. When tanks are used to fight during the day, the tank crews and the infantry following the tanks can discover hidden anti-tank fighters in time and clear them out in time."
After Sokov's explanation, Samyko understood what was going on and quickly replied: "Understood, Comrade Commander, I will warn the tank commander not to use tanks at night."
"General Sokov." Tsvetayev, who was standing next to Sokov, said anxiously as soon as he put down the phone: "Without the cover of tanks, what should we do if we encounter strong fortifications or enemy fire points? ?If we attack by force, you will definitely pay a heavy price."
"Comrade General, please rest assured about this." Sokov was very grateful for Tsvetayev's concerns, but in order to reassure him, he smiled and said: "My troops are equipped with a large number of rocket launchers. , in street fighting, that thing is not only a sharp weapon against tanks, but also can basically shoot one at a time when encountering enemy fire points and solid fortifications."
"I've heard of that kind of weapon, but I've never seen it." Even though Tsvetaev's troops and Sokov's troops were fighting jointly, the commanders and fighters of the 384th Division did not use this weapon during the battle. Therefore, Tsvetaev still doesn’t know what a rocket launcher looks like, so he made a request to Sokov: “General Sokov, if there is a chance, please let me see this powerful new weapon. "
"Don't worry, Comrade General." Sokov had no reason not to agree to Tsvetayev's simple request. He nodded quickly and said: "At the appropriate time, I will let you see my troops. Equipped with a rocket launcher."
"When the enemy discovers that your right-wing troops have broken through the city defense, I'm afraid they will deploy troops to counterattack and drive them back from the city." Tsvetayev reminded Sokov: "Do you think we should consider letting the left-wing troops also launch a counterattack?" What about the offense?”
"Wait a minute, Comrade General." Since the right wing successfully rushed into the city, it was not impossible for the left wing troops to attack the city. However, Sokov felt that the time to attack was not yet mature, so he attacked Tsvetayev. Said: "Before the right wing broke through the city defense, we set up a strong attack posture on the left wing. A large number of German troops must have gathered in the front. If we attack now, it will be like an egg hitting a rock. I think we should wait for a while and wait for the enemy's attack. After the defense is relaxed, then attack by surprise.”
Tsvetayev witnessed Sokov's military deployment process today and knew that every step he took had his own intentions. Now that he said this, he no longer continued to persuade, but asked how to arrange the riverside. Artillery: "Now that the target of the breakthrough on the right wing has been reached, what should I do with my artillery division staying by the Oude River? Should I take the opportunity to cross the river and assist the friendly forces in attacking the city; or should I return to the original artillery position?"
"Except for the artillery regiment that has crossed the river, the remaining artillery units have returned to their original positions and are ready to support the defenders on the other side with artillery fire at any time."
While the two were discussing the details of the next battle, the phone on the table suddenly rang without warning, startling Sokov.
He picked up the microphone and put it to his ear, and immediately heard Konev's voice coming from inside: "Comrade Sokov, have your troops already rushed into Kharkov?"
"Yes, Commander of the Front." Hearing Konev's question, Sokov proudly replied: "Colonel Shechtman's 254th Division has rushed into the city and is machining in the southwest of the city. The factory has occupied a piece of territory and is preparing to use it as the starting point for the next attack."
"Since your troops have rushed into the city, why didn't you report it in time?" After listening to this, Konev said angrily: "Don't you know that we have to report in time based on the combat situation of the troops at the front?" Adjust the battle plan accordingly?"
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