The officers and soldiers of the German 8th Armored Division probably never imagined that they would be attacked from the air before the Soviet troops who were counterattacking got into their trap. In just half an hour, an originally powerful armored force was overwhelmed by the indiscriminate bombing of the Soviet Air Force.
The headquarters where Sokov was located would definitely not be able to see with their own eyes the sight of the German troops being bombarded by Soviet bombers. They could only understand what happened on the battlefield through the battle reports coming from below.
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov, who was eager to know the situation of the battle, urged Samyko: "Immediately ask the director of the reconnaissance department to send a telegram to the reconnaissance team and ask them to report in a timely manner the specific situation of the bombing of the German armored division."
While Samyko was on the phone, Lunev came over and said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I believe that the Air Force will be able to report back the results of the battle after it returns. You can't wait for a few hours, right?" .”
"Can't wait, Comrade Military Commissar." In front of his partner, Sokov felt that there was no need to hide anything, so he said truthfully: "I want to know as soon as possible what damage this bombing has caused to the German 8th Armored Division. What kind of harm.”
"I think after the bomber group returns, the results will be tallied in time." Lunev said: "It's better to wait until the Air Force tallies the results, and it won't be too late for us to ask again."
"The statistics of the Air Force are inaccurate," Sokov said, shaking his head: "It was not completely bright, and so many aerial bombs were dropped, which caused the German lurking area to be filled with fire and smoke. The high-flying pilots How can we see the situation on the ground? In my opinion, it is most appropriate for Sergeant Ivar’s reconnaissance team to figure out the enemy’s losses.”
Sokov's consideration was correct. Although it was the Air Force that carried out the bombing mission, in order to confirm the results, it was really inseparable from the reconnaissance troops on the ground. To figure out the general losses of the German army, it can only be done through the Ivar reconnaissance team hiding nearby at this moment.
Sameko soon came back and reported to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I have called the director of the Reconnaissance Division, and he will immediately contact Sergeant Ivar to ask them to verify the results achieved by the Air Force."
As soon as he finished speaking, Konev's phone call came: "Comrade Sokov, General Goryunov's air force has carried out indiscriminate bombing on the assembly point of the German 8th Armored Division. Now. To understand the effects of the bombing, you have to rely on your people.”
Sokov heard what Konev meant and quickly replied: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, please rest assured on this. I have ordered people to contact the reconnaissance team operating in that area to let them figure out the German army as soon as possible. The battle damage situation of the 8th Armored Division will be reported back in a timely manner."
Seeing that Sokov had considered everything that should be considered, Konev said happily: "Comrade Sokov, you have thought very carefully. It seems that I will leave the defense of the landing site on the right bank to you. Indeed, It’s the right choice.”
Hearing Konev's praise for himself, Sokov was naturally very happy. However, what he was worried about at the moment was that if Poltava could not be captured for a long time, then the transportation line that his superiors provided for him might be cut off by the German army, so he asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I would like to ask , how is the battle to attack Poltava going?"
"The Germans relied on solid fortifications and carried out tenacious defenses. Our army's progress was very slow." After Konev briefly introduced the situation in the direction of Poltava, he immediately realized what Sokov was thinking. He quickly reminded him: "Comrade Sokov, the battle in Poltava has nothing to do with you. Your task is to resolutely defend the landing site on the right bank until the main force of the front army arrives."
Sokov saw that his thoughts had been guessed by Konev. Although he was a little embarrassed, he still said shamelessly: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, you misunderstood. The reason why I asked about Poltava is because of the The supply line has to pass through there, and if the enemies there cannot be eliminated as soon as possible, our transportation line may be cut off at any time."
Now that I have found a seemingly reasonable reason, it is easier to say the following: "You also know that the weapons and ammunition used by our group army commanders and fighters consume very much. Once there is abnormal transportation, it will It directly affects our combat effectiveness."
Konev knew that the reasons Sokov said were far-fetched, but he had to admit that they were all facts. Why Sokov's troops were able to win repeated battles on the battlefield, in addition to the tactics used by Sokov, is also related to the weapons used by the soldiers, which can create a firepower advantage on the battlefield. Once there is a problem with ammunition supply, the combat effectiveness of this unit will drop off a cliff.
"Okay, Comrade Sokov." Konev felt the need to express his attitude to reassure Sokov: "I assure you, no matter whether the troops of the 5th and 7th Guards Armies can win the wave, Altava, there will be no problems with your logistical supplies, do you understand?"
"That's great." After receiving Konev's promise, Sokov couldn't help but feel ecstatic. As long as the logistics supply is normal, let alone the enemy who attacks from the front only has two or three divisions, even if it is replaced by two or three armies, Still beating them to pieces. The officers and soldiers of the German 8th Armored Division probably never imagined that they would be attacked from the air before the Soviet troops who were counterattacking got into their trap. In just half an hour, an originally powerful armored force was overwhelmed by the indiscriminate bombing of the Soviet Air Force.
The headquarters where Sokov was located would definitely not be able to see with their own eyes the sight of the German troops being bombarded by Soviet bombers. They could only understand what happened on the battlefield through the battle reports coming from below.
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov, who was eager to know the situation of the battle, urged Samyko: "Immediately ask the director of the reconnaissance department to send a telegram to the reconnaissance team and ask them to report in a timely manner the specific situation of the bombing of the German armored division."
While Samyko was on the phone, Lunev came over and said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I believe that the Air Force will be able to report back the results of the battle after it returns. You can't wait for a few hours, right?" .”
"Can't wait, Comrade Military Commissar." In front of his partner, Sokov felt that there was no need to hide anything, so he said truthfully: "I want to know as soon as possible what damage this bombing has caused to the German 8th Armored Division. What kind of harm.”
"I think after the bomber group returns, the results will be tallied in time." Lunev said: "It's better to wait until the Air Force tallies the results, and it won't be too late for us to ask again."
"The statistics of the Air Force are inaccurate," Sokov said, shaking his head: "It was not completely bright, and so many aerial bombs were dropped, which caused the German lurking area to be filled with fire and smoke. The high-flying pilots How can we see the situation on the ground? In my opinion, it is most appropriate for Sergeant Ivar’s reconnaissance team to figure out the enemy’s losses.”
Sokov's consideration was correct. Although it was the Air Force that carried out the bombing mission, in order to confirm the results, it was really inseparable from the reconnaissance troops on the ground. To figure out the general losses of the German army, it can only be done through the Ivar reconnaissance team hiding nearby at this moment.
Sameko soon came back and reported to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I have called the director of the Reconnaissance Division, and he will immediately contact Sergeant Ivar to ask them to verify the results achieved by the Air Force."
As soon as he finished speaking, Konev's phone call came: "Comrade Sokov, General Goryunov's air force has carried out indiscriminate bombing on the assembly point of the German 8th Armored Division. Now. To understand the effects of the bombing, you have to rely on your people.”
Sokov heard what Konev meant and quickly replied: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, please rest assured on this. I have ordered people to contact the reconnaissance team operating in that area to let them figure out the German army as soon as possible. The battle damage situation of the 8th Armored Division will be reported back in a timely manner."
Seeing that Sokov had considered everything that should be considered, Konev said happily: "Comrade Sokov, you have thought very carefully. It seems that I will leave the defense of the landing site on the right bank to you. Indeed, It’s the right choice.”
Hearing Konev's praise for himself, Sokov was naturally very happy. However, what he was worried about at the moment was that if Poltava could not be captured for a long time, then the transportation line that his superiors provided for him might be cut off by the German army, so he asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I would like to ask , how is the battle to attack Poltava going?"
"The Germans relied on solid fortifications and carried out tenacious defenses. Our army's progress was very slow." After Konev briefly introduced the situation in the direction of Poltava, he immediately realized what Sokov was thinking. He quickly reminded him: "Comrade Sokov, the battle in Poltava has nothing to do with you. Your task is to resolutely defend the landing site on the right bank until the main force of the front army arrives."
Sokov saw that his thoughts had been guessed by Konev. Although he was a little embarrassed, he still said shamelessly: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, you misunderstood. The reason why I asked about Poltava is because of the The supply line has to pass through there, and if the enemies there cannot be eliminated as soon as possible, our transportation line may be cut off at any time."
Now that I have found a seemingly reasonable reason, it is easier to say the following: "You also know that the weapons and ammunition used by our group army commanders and fighters consume very much. Once there is abnormal transportation, it will It directly affects our combat effectiveness."
Konev knew that the reasons Sokov said were far-fetched, but he had to admit that they were all facts. Why Sokov's troops were able to win repeated battles on the battlefield, in addition to the tactics used by Sokov, is also related to the weapons used by the soldiers, which can create a firepower advantage on the battlefield. Once there is a problem with ammunition supply, the combat effectiveness of this unit will drop off a cliff.
"Okay, Comrade Sokov." Konev felt the need to express his attitude to reassure Sokov: "I assure you, no matter whether the troops of the 5th and 7th Guards Armies can win the wave, Altava, there will be no problems with your logistical supplies, do you understand?"
"That's great." After receiving Konev's promise, Sokov couldn't help but feel ecstatic. As long as the logistics supply is normal, let alone the enemy who attacks from the front only has two or three divisions, even if it is replaced by two or three armies, Still beating them to pieces. The officers and soldiers of the German 8th Armored Division probably never imagined that they would be attacked from the air before the Soviet troops who were counterattacking got into their trap. In just half an hour, an originally powerful armored force was overwhelmed by the indiscriminate bombing of the Soviet Air Force.
The headquarters where Sokov was located would definitely not be able to see with their own eyes the sight of the German troops being bombarded by Soviet bombers. They could only understand what happened on the battlefield through the battle reports coming from below.
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov, who was eager to know the situation of the battle, urged Samyko: "Immediately ask the director of the reconnaissance department to send a telegram to the reconnaissance team and ask them to report in a timely manner the specific situation of the bombing of the German armored division."
While Samyko was on the phone, Lunev came over and said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I believe that the Air Force will be able to report back the results of the battle after it returns. You can't wait for a few hours, right?" .”
"Can't wait, Comrade Military Commissar." In front of his partner, Sokov felt that there was no need to hide anything, so he said truthfully: "I want to know as soon as possible what damage this bombing has caused to the German 8th Armored Division. What kind of harm."
"I think after the bomber group returns, the results will be tallied in time." Lunev said: "It's better to wait until the Air Force tallies the results, and it won't be too late for us to ask again."
"The statistics of the Air Force are inaccurate," Sokov said, shaking his head: "It was not completely bright, and so many aerial bombs were dropped, which caused the German lurking area to be filled with fire and smoke. The high-flying pilots How can we see the situation on the ground? In my opinion, it is most appropriate for Sergeant Ivar’s reconnaissance team to figure out the enemy’s losses.”
Sokov's consideration was correct. Although it was the Air Force that carried out the bombing mission, in order to confirm the results, it was really inseparable from the reconnaissance troops on the ground. To figure out the general losses of the German army, it can only be done through the Ivar reconnaissance team hiding nearby at this moment.
Sameko soon came back and reported to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I have called the director of the Reconnaissance Division, and he will immediately contact Sergeant Ivar to ask them to verify the results achieved by the Air Force."
As soon as he finished speaking, Konev's phone call came: "Comrade Sokov, General Goryunov's air force has carried out indiscriminate bombing on the assembly point of the German 8th Armored Division. Now. To understand the effects of the bombing, you have to rely on your people.”
Sokov heard what Konev meant and quickly replied: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, please rest assured on this. I have ordered people to contact the reconnaissance team operating in that area to let them figure out the German army as soon as possible. The battle damage situation of the 8th Armored Division will be reported back in a timely manner."
