As the German troops crossed the Gniloydikich River and joined the troops who came to meet them, it meant that the battle came to an end. Next, what the Soviet Union and Germany can do is to consolidate their defense lines and seize the time to let the troops rest and recuperate.
Konev came to the headquarters of the 53rd Army. After a brief greeting, he said to Sokov: "Comrade Sokov, I want to go and have a look at Hill 239, is that okay?"
"Of course." Anyway, there is no fighting around Highland 239 anymore. Sokov readily agreed to Konev's proposal: "I will go with you."
An hour later, Sokov and Konev arrived at Hill 239.
Kirillov, who had already received the notice, personally greeted the two at the foot of the mountain.
When Konev saw Kirillov standing at the foot of the mountain from a distance, he couldn't help but be startled, and then asked: "Comrade Sokov, what is Kirillov doing here?"
Hearing Konev's question, Sokov quickly explained to him: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, please listen to my explanation. The thing is like this. At that time, the commander of the 252nd Division was injured and withdrew from the battle, so I temporarily appointed Kirillo My husband, lieutenant colonel, has come to temporarily act as division commander."
Konev straightened his face and said displeased: "Comrade Sokov, don't you know why Kirillov is assigned such an important position because of his sensitive status? If something goes wrong, you will be responsible for it." Do you take this responsibility?"
Sokov laughed dryly and replied with some embarrassment: "It turns out that he performed his duties as a division commander very well. It was under his command that the German army launched attacks on Hill 239 again and again, and they were all defeated. The troops under his command were shattered. Moreover, they discovered in time the German army's attempt to break out at night, and used artillery fire to cause greater damage to the enemy."
Konev was silent for a moment, sighed softly, and said to Sokov: "Comrade Sokov, you must be cautious when using the three of them, otherwise it may cause you unnecessary trouble."
Faced with Konev's concern, Sokov was still very moved. He nodded vigorously and replied: "I understand, Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I will use discretion."
When the car stabilized, Kirillov, who was standing on the roadside, quickly stepped forward to open the door and made a gesture of invitation to let Sokov and Konev get out of the car.
Although in the car, Konev showed dissatisfaction with Sokov's appointment of Kirillov as division commander. But when he saw Kirillov at this moment, his face was still full of smiles. While shaking hands with the other party, he praised: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, you and your men are both good. German Army It’s amazing that we have launched so many attacks on Hill 239 but have never been able to break through your defenses.”
Hearing Konev's compliment, Kirillov showed a knowing smile on his face. In order to block the enemy who tried to break through, the troops paid huge casualties. Now that they can be recognized by their superiors, everything they have done is worth it.
As several people walked towards the top of the mountain, Konev asked kindly: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, what are the casualties of your division?"
"Report to Comrade General." Kirillov replied in an unassuming tone: "After these few days of fighting, only one-third of the entire division is left. I'm afraid it will take some time to rest before we can continue fighting."
"It's really hard for you." Knowing that the casualties of the 252nd Division reached two-thirds, Konev also felt very sad. He comforted the other party and said: "But don't worry, I will give priority to the additional troops as soon as the superiors arrive." To supplement it for you.”
"Thank you, Comrade General." Kirillov quickly straightened up and said to Konev respectfully: "On behalf of all the commanders and fighters of the division, thank you!"
Several people came to the top of the mountain and looked down. They saw corpses spread out in front of the position, and many of them had been blown to pieces by artillery shells. Konev asked: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, why haven't the German corpses on the hillside been restrained yet?"
Before Kirillov could answer, Sokov said first: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, the situation is like this. Since both the enemy and ours suffered heavy casualties during the battle, after the battle, I ordered Kirillov to Lieutenant Colonel Husband, give priority to collecting the remains of our fallen soldiers. As for the corpses of the Germans, it is not too late to collect them after a while. After all, the weather is cold now and the corpses are not easy to rot. "
Konev nodded slightly and said with emotion: "I have seen countless bloody scenes during the war, but rarely have I seen so many German corpses in such a small area. From this we can see It can be said that in order to break out of our army's encirclement, the Germans will do whatever it takes."
"Yes." Sokov said proudly: "Although the Germans invested elites like the Viking Division and used powerful artillery fire, they still could not get through here."
Konev withdrew his gaze from the hillside, looked at Sokov and said: "It's a pity that there are too few wrongdoers like you, otherwise the German army would not have been able to break out of our army's encirclement and cross the Gniloydikich River. Join forces with the German troops coming to rescue.”
Sokov thought to himself that in real history, more than 40,000 German troops broke out of the encirclement. Now that he was an unexpected factor, the casualties of the German army increased greatly. The number of Germans who could escape the encirclement would definitely not reach four. Thousands of people.
In order to clarify this problem, Sokov specifically asked Konev: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I wonder how many Germans have broken out of our encirclement?"
"According to the intelligence we intercepted, there were only more than 17,000 German troops breaking through the encirclement. In other words, there were more than 40,000 enemies in the encirclement, who were annihilated or captured by us."
After listening to the data Konev said, Sokov felt somewhat gratified in his heart. Although he still failed to replicate the results of Stalingrad as in history, after all, he annihilated more than 40,000 enemies, which was extremely impressive. The earth weakened the effective strength of the German army.
"Comrade Commander of the Front Army, when will we launch a new attack on the enemy next time?" Sokov asked.
Konev looked at Sokov and said with interest: "Comrade Sokov, we have just ended a battle. Before the troops had time to rest, you started thinking about the next attack."
"The Germans have just suffered a disastrous defeat and their morale must be very low." Sokov said: "If we launch a new attack in the short term, we will definitely cause greater losses to them."
As the German troops crossed the Gniloydikich River and joined the troops who came to meet them, it meant that the battle came to an end. Next, what the Soviet Union and Germany can do is to consolidate their defense lines and seize the time to let the troops rest and recuperate.
Konev came to the headquarters of the 53rd Army. After a brief greeting, he said to Sokov: "Comrade Sokov, I want to go and have a look at Hill 239, is that okay?"
"Of course." Anyway, there is no fighting around Highland 239 anymore. Sokov readily agreed to Konev's proposal: "I will go with you."
An hour later, Sokov and Konev arrived at Hill 239.
Kirillov, who had already received the notice, personally greeted the two at the foot of the mountain.
When Konev saw Kirillov standing at the foot of the mountain from a distance, he couldn't help but be startled, and then asked: "Comrade Sokov, what is Kirillov doing here?"
Hearing Konev's question, Sokov quickly explained to him: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, please listen to my explanation. The thing is like this. At that time, the commander of the 252nd Division was injured and withdrew from the battle, so I temporarily appointed Kirillo My husband, lieutenant colonel, has come to temporarily act as division commander."
Konev straightened his face and said displeased: "Comrade Sokov, don't you know why Kirillov is assigned such an important position because of his sensitive status? If something goes wrong, you will be responsible for it." Do you take this responsibility?"
Sokov laughed dryly and replied with some embarrassment: "It turns out that he performed his duties as a division commander very well. It was under his command that the German army launched attacks on Hill 239 again and again, and they were all defeated. The troops under his command were shattered. Moreover, they discovered in time the German army's attempt to break out at night, and used artillery fire to cause greater damage to the enemy."
Konev was silent for a moment, sighed softly, and said to Sokov: "Comrade Sokov, you must be cautious when using the three of them, otherwise it may cause you unnecessary trouble."
Faced with Konev's concern, Sokov was still very moved. He nodded vigorously and replied: "I understand, Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I will use discretion."
When the car stabilized, Kirillov, who was standing on the roadside, quickly stepped forward to open the door and made a gesture of invitation to let Sokov and Konev get out of the car.
Although in the car, Konev showed dissatisfaction with Sokov's appointment of Kirillov as division commander. But when he saw Kirillov at this moment, his face was still full of smiles. While shaking hands with the other party, he praised: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, you and your men are both good. German Army It’s amazing that we have launched so many attacks on Hill 239 but have never been able to break through your defenses.”
Hearing Konev's compliment, Kirillov showed a knowing smile on his face. In order to block the enemy who tried to break through, the troops paid huge casualties. Now that they can be recognized by their superiors, everything they have done is worth it.
As several people walked towards the top of the mountain, Konev asked kindly: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, what are the casualties of your division?"
"Report to Comrade General." Kirillov replied in an unassuming tone: "After these few days of fighting, only one-third of the entire division is left. I'm afraid it will take some time to rest before we can continue fighting."
"It's really hard for you." Knowing that the casualties of the 252nd Division reached two-thirds, Konev also felt very sad. He comforted the other party and said: "But don't worry, I will give priority to the additional troops as soon as the superiors arrive." To supplement it for you.”
"Thank you, Comrade General." Kirillov quickly straightened up and said to Konev respectfully: "On behalf of all the commanders and fighters of the division, thank you!"
Several people came to the top of the mountain and looked down. They saw corpses spread out in front of the position, and many of them had been blown to pieces by artillery shells. Konev asked: "Lieutenant Colonel Kirillov, why haven't the German corpses on the hillside been restrained yet?"
Before Kirillov could answer, Sokov said first: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, the situation is like this. Since both the enemy and ours suffered heavy casualties during the battle, after the battle, I ordered Kirillov to Lieutenant Colonel Husband, give priority to collecting the remains of our fallen soldiers. As for the corpses of the Germans, it is not too late to collect them after a while. After all, the weather is cold now and the corpses are not easy to rot. "
Konev nodded slightly and said with emotion: "I have seen countless bloody scenes during the war, but rarely have I seen so many German corpses in such a small area. From this we can see It can be said that in order to break out of our army's encirclement, the Germans will do whatever it takes."
"Yes." Sokov said proudly: "Although the Germans invested elites like the Viking Division and used powerful artillery fire, they still could not get through here."
Konev withdrew his gaze from the hillside, looked at Sokov and said: "It's a pity that there are too few wrongdoers like you, otherwise the German army would not have been able to break out of our army's encirclement and cross the Gniloydikich River. Join forces with the German troops coming to rescue.”
Sokov thought to himself that in real history, more than 40,000 German troops broke out of the encirclement. Now that he was an unexpected factor, the casualties of the German army increased greatly. The number of Germans who could escape the encirclement would definitely not reach four. Thousands of people.
In order to clarify this problem, Sokov specifically asked Konev: "Comrade Commander of the Front Army, I wonder how many Germans have broken out of our encirclement?"
"According to the intelligence we intercepted, there were only more than 17,000 German troops breaking through the encirclement. In other words, there were more than 40,000 enemies in the encirclement, who were annihilated or captured by us."
After listening to the data Konev said, Sokov felt somewhat gratified in his heart. Although he still failed to replicate the results of Stalingrad as in history, he still annihilated more than 40,000 enemies, which was extremely impressive. The earth weakened the German army's effective strength.
"Comrade Commander of the Front Army, when will we launch a new attack on the enemy next time?" Sokov asked.
Konev looked at Sokov and said with interest: "Comrade Sokov, we have just ended a battle. Before the troops had time to rest, you started thinking about the next attack."
"The Germans have just suffered a disastrous defeat, and their morale must be very low." Sokov said: "If we launch a new attack in the short term, we will definitely cause greater losses to them." Sokov listened to Konev The mentioned data made me feel somewhat gratified. Although it was still unable to replicate the results of Stalingrad as in history, it still annihilated more than 40,000 enemies and greatly weakened the effective strength of the German army.
"Comrade Commander of the Front Army, when will we launch a new attack on the enemy next time?" Sokov asked.
Konev looked at Sokov and said with interest: "Comrade Sokov, we have just ended a battle. Before the troops had time to rest, you started thinking about the next attack."
"The Germans have just suffered a disastrous defeat and their morale must be very low." Sokov said: "If we launch a new attack in the short term, we will definitely cause greater losses to them."
