In the next few days, the divisions belonging to the group army were seizing the time to rest and replenish.
For the commanders of each division, being able to get so many experienced veterans to supplement their troops at once makes them laugh out of their dreams. Although many of the new commanders and fighters who have joined the army are either injured or weak, it doesn't matter. They can participate in the battle as long as they rest for a while.
However, the 270 members of the second lieutenant training company and the junior commander training company were not assigned to various units to serve as grassroots commanders according to Sokov's idea. Instead, they stayed in the units directly under the group army as an organic whole.
Originally, Sokov held a meeting of group army leaders and planned to announce in public that the members of the two companies would be divided into parts and assigned to various divisions to serve as grassroots commanders. But as soon as his words came out, he was met with strong opposition from Lunev: "No, Comrade Commander, I firmly object to dispersing the officers and soldiers of the two companies to each division."
Sokov and Lunev have been partners for such a long time, and the other party has never opposed him so firmly. He can't help but ask in surprise, "Why?"
"It's very simple. The superiors gave us two organic companies. If you rashly disband them and assign them to each division, once the superiors know about this, I'm afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble."
"Comrade Military Commissar," faced Lunev's objection, Sokov said calmly, "the two companies have a total of 270 commanders and fighters. No matter how strong their combat effectiveness is, they can only play the role of two companies on the battlefield. But if Distribute them to various divisions to serve as grassroots commanders. Even if each person can only command one platoon, there will be 270 platoons. Calculated according to our army's three-three system, there are ten regiments."
Lunev did not pick up Sokov's topic, but continued to talk to himself, "As far as I know, the commander of the Volkhov Front, General Meretskov, has two such companies. Each company When there is an emergency on the battlefield, he will send these two companies to resolve the crisis. I think our two companies should also follow General Meretskov's approach and stay in the troops directly under the group army until the end. Use them at critical moments.”
In order to convince Sokov, after saying this, he turned to Samyko and said, "Comrade Chief of Staff, do you agree with me?"
In fact, Sameko had no idea how to use these two companies. But since Lunev has made his attitude clear, it will definitely be impossible for him not to express his attitude. He carefully considered the plans of Sokov and Runev and felt that each had its own reasons.
"I support the opinion of the Military Commissioner." After some ideological struggle, Samyko still chose to support Lunev. "The second lieutenant training company and the junior commander training company should remain in the troops directly under the group army for the time being."
Sokov did not expect that his two partners would actually disagree with him on this matter. He couldn't help but laugh and cry, "Military Commissar and Chief of Staff, I didn't expect that your opinions are so unified."
"Comrade Commander, we have just recruited 40,000 rescued commanders and combatants." Samyko reminded Sokov, "There are many qualified grassroots commanders among them. I think there is absolutely no need to send new commanders. "
Samek's reasons convinced Sokov. He thought of the commanders and fighters who had just been incorporated into the divisions. There were indeed many experienced grassroots commanders among them. It was perfect for them to serve as company and platoon commanders. It was not necessary. To add insult to injury, send a new commander there.
"Okay, Military Commissioner and Chief of Staff, since you two have the same opinion, I will obey the majority and temporarily keep the two companies in the directly affiliated troops."
After the liberation of Kharkov, both the Steppe Front Army and the Voronezh Front Army stopped operations and took the time to rest and replenish themselves in preparation for the next combat operation.
Yakov's hovercraft unit returned to Moscow shortly after the battle. In other words, Sokov will not be able to use the hovercraft to assist in combat for a long time.
Sokov personally delivered Yakov to the train station and accompanied him to the platform.
"Misha," Yakov specifically asked Sokov before getting in the car, "We are parting, and I don't know when we will meet again. If you need help with anything, just call me."
After hearing what Yakov said, Sokov immediately remembered that his army had added too many soldiers, so that there was a shortage of weapons, so he asked tentatively, "Yasha, since we are friends, then you can return the weapons and equipment." After the troops are deployed, remember to give us priority in replenishing the weapons we need for our troops."
Yakov looked at Sokov and said with a wry smile, "Misha, don't forget that during the Battle of Kursk, Comrade Ustinov looked at me and used it to equip the Guards Division. Tens of thousands of assault rifles were handed over to your army. I didn’t expect that not long after, you wanted weapons again, and I was worried that your wish might be frustrated.”
Sokov had been mentally prepared for this matter. Hearing what Yakov said, he laughed. "Yasha, although the hope is slim, how can you know if it will work if you don't try it? Please wait until you see Ust." Afterwards, I will convey my wishes to Comrade Nove and see if he can make an exception and replenish us with a batch of weapons."
"Okay, I'll do my best."
After the two stood next to the train and chatted for a while, a conductor came over and said to Yakov respectfully, "Comrade Colonel, we are about to drive. Please get on the train quickly."
"Misha, we'll see you later." Yakov extended his hand to Sokov and said friendly, "Good luck!"
After seeing off Yakov, Sokov originally planned to return to his headquarters, but when the jeep passed Konev's headquarters in the city, Sokov changed his mind and quickly told the driver to "Stop, stop quickly." !”
As soon as the driver stopped the car, Sokov opened the door and got out of the car. He stood next to the car, looked at the building where the headquarters was located for a while, and then turned to Samoylov, "Comrade Lieutenant, you and the driver are waiting for me outside. I will be out soon."
After Sokov finished explaining, he walked towards the building. However, at the door, he was stopped by a lieutenant who stretched out his hand. The lieutenant asked Sokov politely, "Comrade General, do you have a pass?"
"Pass, what pass? I don't have one."
"I'm sorry," the lieutenant said expressionlessly after waiting for Sokov to finish. "According to regulations, no one without a pass is allowed to enter."
Sokov raised his thumb, pointed at his nose with his fingertips and said, "I am Sokov, the commander of the 27th Army. I have something important to see with Commander Konev. Please make arrangements."
When he heard that the major general in front of him was the famous Sokov, the lieutenant was immediately in awe. After raising his hand in salute, he said politely, "General Sokov, please wait here for a moment while I come in to inform you."
"Excuse me, Comrade Lieutenant."
"No trouble, no trouble." The lieutenant said with a smile, "It's my honor to serve you."
A few minutes later, the lieutenant ran out of the building, and with him came a major.
After the major came to Sokov's side, he raised his hand to salute him and said politely, "Hello, General Sokov. Comrade Commander is in his office. Please come with me."
Sokov followed the major into the building. As he walked forward along the corridor, oncoming officers and soldiers came from time to time. When they saw the combination of the two, they immediately stood with their backs against the wall, making way for them, and He paid attention to the two people and waited until they disappeared from his sight before moving forward again. In the next few days, the divisions belonging to the group army were seizing the time to rest and replenish.
For the commanders of each division, being able to get so many experienced veterans to supplement their troops at once makes them laugh out of their dreams. Although many of the new commanders and fighters who have joined the army are either injured or weak, it doesn't matter. They can participate in the battle as long as they rest for a while.
However, the 270 members of the second lieutenant training company and the junior commander training company were not assigned to various units to serve as grassroots commanders according to Sokov's idea. Instead, they stayed in the units directly under the group army as an organic whole.
Originally, Sokov held a meeting of group army leaders and planned to announce in public that the members of the two companies would be divided into parts and assigned to various divisions to serve as grassroots commanders. But as soon as his words came out, he was met with strong opposition from Lunev: "No, Comrade Commander, I firmly object to dispersing the officers and soldiers of the two companies to each division."
Sokov and Lunev have been partners for such a long time, and the other party has never opposed him so firmly. He can't help but ask in surprise, "Why?"
"It's very simple. The superiors gave us two organic companies. If you rashly disband them and assign them to each division, once the superiors know about this, I'm afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble."
"Comrade Military Commissar," faced Lunev's objection, Sokov said calmly, "the two companies have a total of 270 commanders and fighters. No matter how strong their combat effectiveness is, they can only play the role of two companies on the battlefield. But if Distribute them to various divisions to serve as grassroots commanders. Even if each person can only command one platoon, there will be 270 platoons. Calculated according to our army's three-three system, there are ten regiments."
Lunev did not pick up Sokov's topic, but continued to talk to himself, "As far as I know, the commander of the Volkhov Front, General Meretskov, has two such companies. Each company When there is an emergency on the battlefield, he will send these two companies to resolve the crisis. I think our two companies should also follow General Meretskov's approach and stay in the troops directly under the group army until the end. Use them at critical moments.”
In order to convince Sokov, after saying this, he turned to Samyko and said, "Comrade Chief of Staff, do you agree with me?"
In fact, Sameko had no idea how to use these two companies. But since Lunev has made his attitude clear, it will definitely be impossible for him not to express his attitude. He carefully considered the plans of Sokov and Runev and felt that each had its own reasons.
"I support the opinion of the Military Commissioner." After some ideological struggle, Samyko still chose to support Lunev. "The second lieutenant training company and the junior commander training company should remain in the troops directly under the group army for the time being."
Sokov did not expect that his two partners would actually disagree with him on this matter. He couldn't help but laugh and cry, "Military Commissar and Chief of Staff, I didn't expect that your opinions are so unified."
"Comrade Commander, we have just recruited 40,000 rescued commanders and combatants." Samyko reminded Sokov, "There are many qualified grassroots commanders among them. I think there is absolutely no need to send new commanders. "
Samek's reasons convinced Sokov. He thought of the commanders and fighters who had just been incorporated into the divisions. There were indeed many experienced grassroots commanders among them. It was perfect for them to serve as company and platoon commanders. It was not necessary. To add insult to injury, send a new commander there.
"Okay, Military Commissioner and Chief of Staff, since you two have the same opinion, I will obey the majority and temporarily keep the two companies in the directly affiliated troops."
After the liberation of Kharkov, both the Steppe Front Army and the Voronezh Front Army stopped operations and took the time to rest and replenish themselves in preparation for the next combat operation.
Yakov's hovercraft unit returned to Moscow shortly after the battle. In other words, Sokov will not be able to use the hovercraft to assist in combat for a long time.
Sokov personally delivered Yakov to the train station and accompanied him to the platform.
"Misha," Yakov specifically asked Sokov before getting in the car, "We are separated, and I don't know when we will meet again. If you need help with anything, just call me."
After hearing what Yakov said, Sokov immediately remembered that his army had added too many soldiers, so that there was a shortage of weapons, so he asked tentatively, "Yasha, since we are friends, then you can return the weapons and equipment." After the troops are deployed, remember to give us priority in replenishing the weapons we need for our troops."
Yakov looked at Sokov and said with a wry smile, "Misha, don't forget that during the Battle of Kursk, Comrade Ustinov looked at me and used it to equip the Guards Division. Tens of thousands of assault rifles were handed over to your army. I didn’t expect that not long after, you wanted weapons again, and I was worried that your wish might be frustrated.”
Sokov had been mentally prepared for this matter. Hearing what Yakov said, he laughed. "Yasha, although the hope is slim, how can you know if it will work if you don't try it? Please wait until you see Ust." Afterwards, I will convey my wishes to Comrade Nove and see if he can make an exception and replenish us with a batch of weapons."
"Okay, I'll do my best."
After the two stood next to the train and chatted for a while, a conductor came over and said to Yakov respectfully, "Comrade Colonel, we are about to drive. Please get on the train quickly."
"Misha, we'll see you later." Yakov extended his hand to Sokov and said friendly, "Good luck!"
After seeing off Yakov, Sokov originally planned to return to his headquarters, but when the jeep passed Konev's headquarters in the city, Sokov changed his mind and quickly told the driver to "Stop, stop quickly." !”
As soon as the driver stopped the car, Sokov opened the door and got out of the car. He stood next to the car, looked at the building where the headquarters was located for a while, and then turned to Samoylov, "Comrade Lieutenant, you and the driver are waiting for me outside. I will be out soon."
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