After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted in the small auditorium.
While applauding, Sokov muttered to himself: It seems that there is still a deviation from the history in his memory. It turned out that the Supreme Command issued the commendation order on February 18, but now it has been postponed to March 1.
While applauding on the side, Smirnov touched Sokov's arm with his elbow and said with some excitement: "Comrade Commander, have you heard this? Troops with outstanding military exploits in battle will receive the 'Kohl' The title of Sun' will also be awarded with a medal. I estimate that at least three divisions of our army can receive this honor."
"That's right." Sokov agreed with Smirnov's statement: "Our four divisions stationed near Highland 239 will definitely get the title of 'Korsun'. And Selivanov The General's 5th Cavalry Corps may also receive this honor."
"That's for sure." Smirnov said with a smile: "In the commendation order just now, not only your name was mentioned, but also General Selivanov's name was mentioned. But he was only temporarily assigned to us. The one who commands cannot really be considered a part of our army. Therefore, the honor he receives has nothing to do with us."
At this moment, Sokov suddenly thought that if he did not insist on keeping Muzichenko, but let him follow Selivanov to the cavalry army, he might be able to get a medal this time.
After Susykov sat down, Konev stood up, raised his hands and pressed them down. But the applause on the field only became slightly sparse, and after a while, it became enthusiastic again.
It wasn't until Konev repeated this action for the fifth time that the applause gradually stopped.
"Hello, comrade commanders!" Konev said with a smile: "Have you all heard the commendation order given to our front army by the Supreme Command? Next, let me introduce to you the achievements that emerged in this battle. Heroes individually and collectively.
First of all, what I want to mention is our tank troops. It is precisely because of their courageous actions that they became the main force in this battle to encircle and annihilate the enemy group.
Of course, all the commanders and fighters of our front army, whether they are infantry, artillery, pilots, engineers or communications corps, fought bravely. They fought under bad weather, muddy roads, and complex and changeable conditions, overcame hardships and hardships, and completed their tasks honorably with all their energy and physical strength, thereby once again proving to the world that Soviet soldiers are loyal to the motherland. Sons, any miracle can be created. "
Konev's words were once again met with two minutes of warm applause.
“During this battle,” Konev continued, “we had many heroes, both individually and collectively, and many names are worth remembering.
Second Lieutenant Abramtsev of the 2nd Battalion of the 181st Tank Brigade commanded the vehicle crew to set up an ambush at a road intersection 3 kilometers west of the town of Yurkovka. He successfully destroyed 2 tanks and 7 armored personnel carriers, annihilating enemy officers and soldiers. Nearly 50 people.
In the battle near the town of Zhuerrenqi, the tanks under his command once again destroyed 2 enemy tanks, 4 cannons, 12 armored personnel carriers, and 80 vehicles carrying cargo, annihilating hundreds of enemy officers and soldiers. Later, he died heroically because he was outnumbered and faithfully performed his military duties. In recognition of Abramtsev's heroism and bravery, the Supreme Command posthumously awarded him the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
Colonel Novikov, commander of the 438th Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment, when he led his troops to block the enemy troops trying to break out on February 17, 1944, he demonstrated the superb skills of a battle organizer and his personal bravery, heroism and disregard for death. .
The German army launched an attack on our artillery position with a full company of officers and soldiers. Although they were severely hit by our artillery fire, nearly a hundred XTL bandits still approached our artillery position. Novikov skillfully organized the counterattack and personally engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. After the hand-to-hand fighting near the artillery ended, the enemy troops fled in panic leaving 40 corpses behind.
Throughout the day the regiment repelled numerous enemy attacks. After the shells were fired, Novikov gathered all the officers and soldiers into the support point and led them to launch a counterattack against the attacking enemy group. Before the end of the day, he killed four enemies by himself, but unfortunately he was seriously injured. . In recognition of Novikov's bravery, decisiveness and skillful command of the regiment, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet ordered him to be awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. "
Having said this, Konev took a sip of water from the tea cup on the table, and continued: "The soldiers of the infantry unit also fought bravely. Sergeant Knyazev, the machine gun squad leader of the 1237th Regiment of the 373rd Infantry Division , participated in the battles to attack Rzhev, Velizh, Mirgorod, Cherkasy, break through the German defenses in the Smel area, encircle and annihilate the enemy Korsun-Shevchenko Dasky Group, etc. He gave an example of bravery and heroism in every battle.
During the battle to capture the village of Yablono Daka on February 15, 1944, Knyazev was ordered to take his machine gun forward to the enemy's rear and cut off the enemy's retreat. Kniazev accomplished this task brilliantly. He eliminated more than 50 XTL gangsters with machine guns. In recognition of Knyazev's apparent bravery and heroism, he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union. "
When Smirnov heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little out of breath. He approached Sokov and asked in a low voice: "Comrade Commander, why does General Konev keep introducing heroes? When will he commend us? "
"Don't be anxious, my comrade chief of staff." Sokov felt that since Konev mentioned many times in his previous speech that many heroic individuals and collectives emerged in this battle, although he is introducing individuals now, it will soon be over. The heroes will be introduced to the collective, so he comforted Smirnov and said: "After the individual recognition is over, it will be the collective's turn."
Sure enough, in the following speech, Konev mentioned that this victory relied not only on the regular army but also the support of local guerrillas. They destroyed enemy military trains carrying ammunition and technical equipment heading for the front line, carried out sabotage in the rear of the German army, and provided huge help to the front troops.
Also, the residents of the liberated areas not only actively joined the army, but also assisted the logistics department in transporting supplies to ensure that the front army troops had sufficient supplies for combat and life support.
After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted in the small auditorium.
While applauding, Sokov muttered to himself: It seems that there is still a deviation from the history in his memory. It turned out that the Supreme Command issued the commendation order on February 18, but now it has been postponed to March 1.
While applauding on the side, Smirnov touched Sokov's arm with his elbow and said with some excitement: "Comrade Commander, have you heard this? Troops with outstanding military exploits in battle will receive the 'Kohl' The title of Sun' will also be awarded with a medal. I estimate that at least three divisions of our army can receive this honor."
"That's right." Sokov agreed with Smirnov's statement: "Our four divisions stationed near Highland 239 will definitely get the title of 'Korsun'. And Selivanov The General's 5th Cavalry Corps may also receive this honor."
"That's for sure." Smirnov said with a smile: "In the commendation order just now, not only your name was mentioned, but also General Selivanov's name was mentioned. But he was only temporarily assigned to us. The one who commands cannot really be considered a part of our army. Therefore, the honor he receives has nothing to do with us."
At this moment, Sokov suddenly thought that if he did not insist on keeping Muzichenko, but let him follow Selivanov to the cavalry army, he might be able to get a medal this time.
After Susykov sat down, Konev stood up, raised his hands and pressed them down. But the applause on the field only became slightly sparse, and after a while, it became enthusiastic again.
It wasn't until Konev repeated this action for the fifth time that the applause gradually stopped.
"Hello, comrade commanders!" Konev said with a smile: "Have you all heard the commendation order given to our front army by the Supreme Command? Next, let me introduce to you the achievements that emerged in this battle. Heroes individually and collectively.
First of all, what I want to mention is our tank troops. It is precisely because of their courageous actions that they became the main force in this battle to encircle and annihilate the enemy group.
Of course, all the commanders and fighters of our front army, whether they are infantry, artillery, pilots, engineers or communications corps, fought bravely. They fought under bad weather, muddy roads, and complex and changeable conditions, overcame hardships and hardships, and completed their tasks honorably with all their energy and physical strength, thereby once again proving to the world that Soviet soldiers are loyal to the motherland. Sons, any miracle can be created. "
Konev's words were once again met with two minutes of warm applause.
“During this battle,” Konev continued, “we had many heroes, both individually and collectively, and many names are worth remembering.
Second Lieutenant Abramtsev of the 2nd Battalion of the 181st Tank Brigade commanded the crew to set up an ambush at a road intersection 3 kilometers west of the town of Yurkovka. He successfully destroyed 2 tanks and 7 armored personnel carriers, annihilating enemy officers and soldiers. Nearly 50 people.
In the battle near the town of Zhuerrenqi, the tanks under his command once again destroyed 2 enemy tanks, 4 cannons, 12 armored personnel carriers, 80 vehicles carrying cargo, and annihilated hundreds of enemy officers and soldiers. Later, due to being outnumbered, he died heroically and faithfully performed his military duties. In recognition of Abramtsev's heroism and bravery, the Supreme Command posthumously awarded him the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
Colonel Novikov, commander of the 438th Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment, demonstrated the superb skills of a battle organizer and his personal bravery, heroism and disregard for death when he led his troops to block the enemy troops trying to break out on February 17, 1944. .
The German army launched an attack on our artillery position with a full company of officers and soldiers. Although they were severely hit by our artillery fire, there were still nearly a hundred XTL bandits who approached our artillery position. Novikov skillfully organized a counterattack and personally engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. After the hand-to-hand fighting near the artillery ended, the enemy troops left 40 corpses and fled in panic.
Throughout the day the regiment repelled numerous enemy attacks. After the shells were fired, Novikov gathered all the officers and soldiers at the support point and led them to counterattack the attacking enemy group. Before the end of the day, he killed four enemies by himself, but unfortunately he was seriously injured. . In recognition of Novikov's bravery, decisiveness and skillful command of the regiment, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet ordered him to be awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. "
Having said this, Konev took a sip of water from the tea cup on the table, and continued: "The soldiers of the infantry unit also fought bravely. Sergeant Knyazev, the machine gun squad leader of the 1237th Regiment of the 373rd Infantry Division , participated in the battles to attack Rzhev, Velizh, Mirgorod, Cherkasy, break through the German defenses in the Smel area, encircle and annihilate the enemy Korsun-Shevchenko Dasky Group, etc. He gave an example of bravery and heroism in every battle.
During the battle to capture the village of Yablono Daka on February 15, 1944, Knyazev was ordered to take his machine gun forward to the enemy's rear and cut off the enemy's retreat. Kniazev accomplished this task brilliantly. He eliminated more than 50 XTL gangsters with machine guns. In recognition of Knyazev's apparent bravery and heroism, he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union. "
When Smirnov heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little out of breath. He approached Sokov and asked in a low voice: "Comrade Commander, why does General Konev keep introducing heroes? When will he commend us? "
"Don't be anxious, my comrade chief of staff." Sokov felt that since Konev mentioned many times in his previous speech that many heroic individuals and collectives emerged in this battle, although he is introducing individuals now, it will soon be over. The heroes will be introduced to the collective, so he comforted Smirnov and said: "After the individual recognition is over, it will be the collective's turn."
Sure enough, in the following speech, Konev mentioned that this victory relied not only on the regular army but also the support of local guerrillas. They destroyed enemy military trains carrying ammunition and technical equipment heading for the front line, carried out sabotage in the rear of the German army, and provided huge help to the front troops.
Also, the residents of the liberated areas not only actively joined the army, but also assisted the logistics department in transporting supplies to ensure that the front army troops had sufficient supplies for combat and life support.
After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted in the small auditorium.
While applauding on the side, Smirnov touched Sokov's arm with his elbow and said with some excitement: "Comrade Commander, have you heard this? Troops with outstanding military exploits in battle will receive the 'Kohl' Sun's title will also be awarded, and medals will also be awarded. I estimate that at least three divisions of our army can receive this honor."
"That's right." Sokov agreed with Smirnov's statement: "Our four divisions stationed near Highland 239 will definitely get the title of 'Korsun'. And Selivanov The General's 5th Cavalry Corps may also receive this honor."
"That's for sure." Smirnov said with a smile: "In the commendation order just now, not only your name was mentioned, but also General Selivanov's name was mentioned. But he was only temporarily assigned to us. The one who commands cannot really be considered a part of our army. Therefore, the honor he receives has nothing to do with us."
