"Okay." Sokov himself has been to Highland 239 and is quite familiar with the terrain there. Kirillov's deployment can indeed solve the current problems, so he said readily: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, Now that I have appointed you as the commander of the 252nd Division, you have the final say on how the troops defend themselves. I just hope that the high ground will not be lost in your hands."
Hearing what Sokov said, Kirillov replied solemnly: "Comrade Commander, please rest assured that I will do my best to hold Hill 239 and will never let a German pass."
Sokov nodded slightly, then waved to the other party and said: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, time is pressing. You should lead people to Highland 239 as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, just call me."
After Kirillov left, Sokov said to Smirnov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I feel that something is wrong."
Smirnov was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Comrade Commander, what's wrong?"
"Before I left the front headquarters, General Konev told me that we would launch a general attack on the German army." Sokov frowned and said: "If the German army in the encirclement circle is attacked from all directions, they can concentrate now Will the powerful artillery firepower be used to bombard Highland 239?"
"Comrade Commander, what do you mean...?" Smirnov did not finish his words. He guessed that Sokov would understand what he meant.
Sokov did know what Smirnov wanted to express, so he nodded and said: "Yes, I think it may be that General Konev's attack order was not implemented by other troops, so that the German army could safely and boldly Concentrate superior artillery fire and bombard Highland 239."
Smirnov thought about his suggestion to Sokov to use tank troops last night, and then brought up the old matter again: "Comrade Commander, it is daytime now, I think the tank troops can be put into battle."
"I think it's okay." Sokov felt that it was completely okay to use tank troops to launch an assault on the German army during the day, so he agreed with Smirnov's suggestion: "But we must send infantry to cooperate, and we cannot let our tank troops go deep alone. "
"Don't worry, Comrade Commander." Smirnov knew that a tank unit without infantry support would easily become the target of German anti-tank fighters on the battlefield, so he replied: "I will arrange enough infantry to accompany the tank unit. action."
After the German army's first attack on Hill 239 failed, after an hour's rest, they again launched a fierce bombardment on the high ground. After the artillery bombardment began, the defenders on the highlands, except for a few observation posts, moved to both sides of the position in accordance with the orders of the new division commander Kirillov to avoid the German artillery bombardment.
The German troops participating in the attack repeated their old tricks and quietly advanced towards the Soviet positions while the high ground was under shelling. Last time they stayed two hundred meters away, but this time they boldly advanced to a position one hundred meters away from the position. Because it was too close to the position, some of the deflected artillery shells fell into the moving German ranks and exploded, causing them a certain amount of casualties.
As soon as the shelling stopped, the German officers and soldiers lying on the ground jumped up and rushed towards the Soviet position with their weapons in hand. They wanted to take advantage of the time when the defenders had not woken up from the shelling to cover their ears with lightning speed. Seize the position with force.
The German soldiers rushed into the smoke-filled position and found the Soviet shelter along the trench. They first threw a grenade into it, and after the explosion was over, they immediately rushed in and fired based on feeling. After finishing a magazine and getting used to the light in the shelter, I found that there was no one here.
Just when they were wondering, they heard the firing of machine guns and submachine guns, as well as the sound of "Ula" mixed in. Soon, the Soviet commanders and fighters who had disappeared rushed over from both sides of the position along the trenches and started a close battle with them.
The German army, which was caught off guard, was on an unstable footing and could only withdraw from the position in embarrassment, preparing to withdraw to its starting position. Unexpectedly, as soon as they retreated to the foot of the mountain, they were unexpectedly attacked by Soviet tanks, causing numerous casualties. After a fierce battle, less than one-third of the German officers and soldiers returned to the starting point of their attack.
After repelling the German attack, Kirillov immediately couldn't wait to report the results to Sokov. This was the first time he had commanded the troops alone since he was rescued from the German prisoner of war camp, so he seemed particularly excited: " Comrade Commander, I am honored to report to you that the German attack on Hill 239 has been successfully repelled by us."
"What was the result of the battle? How many enemies were eliminated?" Sokov asked repeatedly: "What were the casualties of the troops?"
"In the battle that just ended, we killed at least more than 300 soldiers." Kirillov said: "As for the casualties of the troops, they were not large. Only nearly 100 soldiers died and less than 200 were injured."
Sokov felt very satisfied when he heard that the battle damage ratio between the two sides was basically one to one, and then asked: "Is there any difficulty?"
"Yes, Comrade Commander." Kirillov asked tentatively: "Can you replenish us with a batch of ammunition?"
"What, replenishing ammunition for you?" Sokov asked in surprise: "You don't have enough ammunition?"
"There is still a part of the inventory, but it will be exhausted soon." Perhaps because he was worried that Sokov would not understand, Kirillov also specifically explained: "Comrade Commander, you also know that the number of new recruits in our division The proportion is very high. During the battle, in order to be brave, they kept their fingers on the trigger and often fired all the bullets in the magazine in less than a minute."
Sokov knew very well what Kirillov said. For example, if they are equipped with the same base number of bullets, veterans can basically last a day of fighting, but if they are replaced by recruits, they may not be able to use them for an hour, and they will be used up.
Sokov said into the microphone: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, I will arrange for someone to send you ammunition as soon as possible."
After putting down the phone, Sokov said to Smirnov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, please inform the Army Logistics Department to immediately deliver ammunition to the defenders at Highland 239. Make sure they have sufficient ammunition."
"Okay, Comrade Commander, I will arrange this immediately."
After notifying the logistics to deliver ammunition to Highland 239, Smirnov said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I am still not reassured. In any case, it is difficult to block the German attack with the combat effectiveness of the 252nd Division. .Look, should we mobilize more troops to reinforce them?"
"There is no need." After hearing this, Sokov waved his hand and said, "I believe Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov. Since he said he can hold it, he can definitely hold it." He pushed the map in front of Smirnov. , "The place where I met with Stemmerman last night is at this location. The next thing we have to consider is which troop to send to eliminate the German command post. If possible, it would be best to capture Shi Shimerman alive." Temerman.”
Hearing what Sokov said, Smirnov couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise. You must know that it is still unknown whether he can hold 239 Heights at this moment, and Sokov is actually thinking about Stemerman.
If other commanders thought so, Smirnov would think that the other commander was fanciful, but since it was Sokov who said it, it might still be possible to realize it. But before expressing his opinion, he first raised his doubts: "Isn't it a bit too early to propose the elimination of the German command system at this time? You know, the enemy is still launching an attack on our 239 Highlands at this moment."
"The enemy's attack will not last long." Sokov said confidently: "Don't look at them crazy at the moment, but as long as the main force of the front army launches attacks from multiple places at the same time, they will have to deploy troops to resist. Then we will face The pressure can be greatly reduced. When the final general offensive begins, although we are not the closest unit to the German command, I hope that such an honor belongs to us."
As a veteran soldier, Smirnov naturally understood that destroying the enemy's headquarters would be a great achievement. Since it is so easy to get now, why should you give it to others? Thinking of this, he looked at Sokov and asked: "Comrade Commander, do you have any plans?"
Sokov stared at the map thoughtfully and said: "When to send troops is a key. If you send troops early, it is easy to alert the enemy. If Stemerman is scared away, it will be very difficult to catch him. But if it is dispatched too late, it is easy for friendly forces to take the credit."
"Okay." Sokov himself has been to Highland 239 and is quite familiar with the terrain there. Kirillov's deployment can indeed solve the current problems, so he said readily: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, Now that I have appointed you as the commander of the 252nd Division, you have the final say on how the troops defend themselves. I just hope that the high ground will not be lost in your hands."
Hearing what Sokov said, Kirillov replied solemnly: "Comrade Commander, please rest assured that I will do my best to hold Hill 239 and will never let a German pass."
Sokov nodded slightly, then waved to the other party and said: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, time is pressing. You should lead people to Highland 239 as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, just call me."
After Kirillov left, Sokov said to Smirnov: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I feel that something is wrong."
Smirnov was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Comrade Commander, what's wrong?"
"Before I left the front headquarters, General Konev told me that we would launch a general attack on the German army." Sokov frowned and said: "If the German army in the encirclement circle is attacked from all directions, they can concentrate now Will the powerful artillery firepower be used to bombard Highland 239?"
"Comrade Commander, what do you mean...?" Smirnov did not finish his words. He guessed that Sokov would understand what he meant.
Sokov did know what Smirnov wanted to express, so he nodded and said: "Yes, I think it may be that General Konev's attack order was not implemented by other troops, so that the German army could safely and boldly Concentrate superior artillery fire and bombard Highland 239."
Smirnov thought about his suggestion to Sokov to use tank troops last night, and then brought up the old matter again: "Comrade Commander, it is daytime now, I think the tank troops can be put into battle."
"I think it's okay." Sokov felt that it was completely okay to use tank troops to launch assaults on the Germans during the day, so he agreed with Smirnov's suggestion: "But we need to send infantry to cooperate, and we can't let our tank troops go deep alone. "
"Don't worry, Comrade Commander." Smirnov knew that tank troops without infantry support would easily become targets of German anti-tank fighters on the battlefield, so he replied: "I will arrange enough infantry to accompany the tank troops. action."
After the German army's first attack on Hill 239 failed, after an hour's rest, they again launched a fierce bombardment on the high ground. As for the defenders on the high ground, after the artillery bombardment began, except for a few observation posts, the rest of them moved to both sides of the position in accordance with the orders of the new division commander Kirillov to avoid the German artillery bombardment.
The German troops participating in the attack repeated their old tricks and quietly advanced towards the Soviet positions while the high ground was under shelling. Last time they stayed two hundred meters away, but this time they boldly advanced to a position one hundred meters away from the position. Because it was too close to the position, some of the deflected artillery shells fell into the moving German ranks and exploded, causing them a certain amount of casualties.
As soon as the shelling stopped, the German officers and soldiers lying on the ground jumped up and rushed towards the Soviet position with their weapons in hand. They wanted to take advantage of the time when the defenders had not woken up from the shelling to cover their ears with lightning speed. Seize the position with force.
The German soldiers rushed into the smoke-filled position and found the Soviet shelter along the trench. They first threw a grenade into it, and after the explosion was over, they immediately rushed in and fired based on feeling. After finishing a magazine and getting used to the light in the shelter, I found that there was no one here.
Just when they were wondering, they heard the firing of machine guns and submachine guns, as well as the sound of "Ula" mixed in. Soon, the Soviet commanders and fighters who had disappeared rushed over from both sides of the position along the trenches and started a close battle with them.
The German army, which was caught off guard, was on an unstable footing and could only withdraw from the position in embarrassment, preparing to withdraw to its starting position. Unexpectedly, as soon as they retreated to the foot of the mountain, they were unexpectedly attacked by Soviet tanks, causing numerous casualties. After a fierce battle, less than one-third of the German officers and soldiers returned to the starting point of their attack.
After repelling the German attack, Kirillov immediately couldn't wait to report the results to Sokov. This was the first time he had commanded the troops alone since he was rescued from the German prisoner of war camp, so he seemed particularly excited: " Comrade Commander, I am honored to report to you that the German attack on Hill 239 has been successfully repelled by us."
"What was the result of the battle? How many enemies were eliminated?" Sokov asked repeatedly: "What were the casualties of the troops?"
"In the battle that just ended, we killed at least more than 300 soldiers." Kirillov said: "As for the casualties of the troops, they were not large. Only nearly 100 soldiers died and less than 200 were injured."
