After Sokov waited for Koshkin to leave, he lay on the bed again, preparing to close his eyes and sleep. But too many things happened tonight, which made his brain in a state of excitement and unable to sleep at all.
It wasn't until the sky outside the window lit up that he fell asleep in a daze.
Unexpectedly, not long after he fell asleep, he was awakened by a rapid knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Sokov, who was disturbed from his sweet dream, shouted at the door angrily: "Who is at the door?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the knocking on the door outside stopped abruptly.
Sokov got out of bed, came to the door barefoot, and opened the door suddenly, only to find a combat staff officer standing at the door.
"Comrade Staff Officer," Sokov knew very well that the appearance of the combat staff officer at his door meant that a battle was about to start, so he lowered his tone and asked, "What happened?"
"Comrade Commander." The combat staff replied respectfully: "General Tsarev asked me to invite you, saying that the Germans are gathering on the right bank of the Dniester River and asking you if you can fire immediately."
"Comrade staff, please go back and tell General Tsarev." When Sokov learned that the battle was about to start, he said to the staff: "If he feels that the opportunity is ripe, he can immediately order the artillery to fire on the enemy."
He turned his head and glanced indoors, and added: "You go back to the headquarters first, I will clean up and then go over."
Ten minutes later, Sokov appeared in the headquarters after washing. He came to Smirnov and asked bluntly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, why haven't you fired on the German troops on the other side yet?"
"Comrade Commander," Smirnov saw Sokov coming and quickly reported to him: "General Tsarev said that the order for the artillery to fire on the enemy still needs to wait for you." After that, he He shouted to one side, "General Tsarev, Comrade Commander is here, please come here."
Tsarev, who was busy, heard that Sokov was coming and immediately ran over, "Comrade Commander, our artillery is ready to fire and is waiting for your order."
Sokov couldn't laugh or cry after hearing this. He said to Tsarev: "General Tsarev, you are the commander of the artillery. You can give the order to fire on the German army assembly area directly without asking me for instructions on everything. Do you understand? ?”
"Understood, Comrade Commander. I immediately gave the order to the artillery and asked them to shell the assembled German troops." After Tsarev finished speaking, he sighed softly and said in a regretful tone: "It's really It’s a pity that such a silent dawn will soon be broken by the sound of our cannons.”
"General Tsarev, we are breaking the silence of dawn with the sound of cannons today so that we can have more dawns in the future and enjoy the silence of this moment." Sokov didn't want to talk nonsense with Tsarev, so he waved to him. He ordered: "The fighter planes on the battlefield are fleeting, order the artillery to fire!"
When the rumble of artillery was heard outside the house, Smirnov asked Sokov for instructions: "Comrade Commander, according to the information fed back by our scouts, the German army on the other side only has an infantry regiment equipped with a small number of tanks and artillery. Under the artillery fire, After the sudden attack, should we hold on to our position, or should we attack decisively and quickly establish a landing site on the right bank of the Dniester River?"
Sokov originally planned to follow the orders of the front army headquarters and focus on defense, only engaging in small-scale battles with enemy forces in individual areas. But at this moment, Smirnov's proposal could not help but make his heart beat. You must know that as the 27th and 52nd armies entered the battlefield, the offensive width of his troops had been greatly reduced. In other words, he can concentrate more troops for attack in a certain direction.
Seeing Sokov staring at the map on the table in a daze, Smirnov naturally understood that the other party was weighing the interests and did not rush him. It wasn't until he received a call from Colonel Papuchenko that he couldn't help but urge Sokov: "Comrade Commander, have you thought about it?"
Sokov raised his head, looked at Smirnov and asked: "Chief of Staff, do you think we should attack?"
Smirnov raised the microphone in his hand and said to Sokov: "I am talking to Colonel Papchenko, the commander of the 122nd Regiment. He said that he saw the Germans from his regiment command post. The assembly area had turned into a sea of fire, and the enemy's casualties must have been huge. He felt that he should go out decisively to eliminate the remaining enemies and find a way to establish a landing site on the right bank."
Sokov did not give an immediate answer, but said to Smirnov: "Let him wait a moment." Then he called a staff officer and asked, "Where is our director of armored forces, Colonel Burgos? "
"Report to Comrade Commander," the staff officer replied respectfully: "Colonel Burgos has gone to the defense area of the 122nd Regiment. He said that he was prepared to personally lead the tank brigade and teach the Germans an unforgettable lesson."
"Can I contact him?"
"Of course, Comrade Commander." The staff officer replied: "You can contact him by phone at his location. I will help you get through to his phone right now."
The call was quickly connected. Sokov put the receiver to his ear and said loudly: "Colonel Burgos, this is Sokov. Now I ask you, if you give the tank brigade an attack mission, how long will it take? How long will it take to launch an attack on the German army?”
"Five minutes, Comrade Commander." Burgos replied on the phone: "The commanders and fighters of the tank brigade are ready to attack. As long as you give an order, they can immediately launch an attack on the German troops on the other side."
"Very good." Sokov was very satisfied with his answer and told him: "As soon as the bombardment is over, you will personally lead a tank brigade to attack the positions on the right bank of the Dniester River. In the shortest possible time, break through the German defenses on the right bank. Do you understand?"
Regarding Sokov's order, Burgos said hesitantly: "Comrade Commander, the Germans have deployed many anti-tank fighters on the right bank. Without the cooperation of the infantry, we will not be able to pass through their defense line."
"As for the infantry, you can rest assured." Sokov knew that the tank troops without infantry cover were just lambs waiting to be slaughtered in the eyes of the German anti-tank fighters, so he comforted them and said: "I will send the infantry." Follow your assault."
As soon as he put down the phone, Sokov got through to the headquarters of the 41st Guards Division: "I'm Sokov, find Ponedelin quickly!"
At Sokov's urging, the staff officer who answered the phone quickly called for Ponedelin. "Hello, Comrade Commander! I am Ponejelin. What are your instructions?"
"According to the current information our army has, the German army has only one regiment on the right bank of the Dniester River. They are equipped with less skilled tanks and artillery." Sokov said seriously: "So I changed my mind and planned to Conduct an assault on the right bank and find a way to establish a landing ground."
"Comrade Commander, although the Germans have a small number of troops, they will find that when our army launches an attack, their resistance will be very tenacious." Seeing that Sokov was determined to capture the right bank, Ponedelin proposed what he was currently doing. Problem faced: "So I hope to be strengthened by tank troops. This will be very helpful for us to break through the enemy's defense line."
"There is no problem with that." Sokov replied readily: "I have already agreed with Colonel Burgos, the director of the armored forces, that once the shelling stops, he will immediately lead a tank brigade to launch an assault on the German positions on the right bank. Your 122nd Regiment will follow behind, firstly to quickly establish a position on the right bank, and secondly to protect our tanks and eliminate those German anti-tank fighters."
"Understood, Comrade Commander." Ponejelin quickly expressed his position: "I will call Colonel Papuchenko immediately and ask him to prepare for the attack. At the same time, I also plan to transfer the 124th Regiment to the area. , used as a reserve team.”
"Well, you're very thoughtful, so let's do it."
After Sokov put down the phone, he said to Smirnov who was still holding the microphone: "The chief of staff informed you that you should tell Colonel Papuchenko that as soon as the shelling stops, his regiment will follow the tanks of the tank brigade. Launch an attack on the opponent. Lieutenant Colonel Ponedelin will personally convey the formal attack order to him." After Sokov waited for Koshkin to leave, he lay on the bed again, preparing to close his eyes and sleep. But too many things happened tonight, which made his brain in a state of excitement and unable to sleep at all.
It wasn't until the sky outside the window lit up that he fell asleep in a daze.
Unexpectedly, not long after he fell asleep, he was awakened by a rapid knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Sokov, who was disturbed from his sweet dream, shouted at the door angrily: "Who is at the door?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the knocking on the door outside stopped abruptly.
Sokov got out of bed, came to the door barefoot, and opened the door suddenly, only to find a combat staff officer standing at the door.
"Comrade Staff Officer," Sokov knew very well that the appearance of the combat staff officer at his door meant that a battle was about to start, so he lowered his tone and asked, "What happened?"
"Comrade Commander." The combat staff replied respectfully: "General Tsarev asked me to invite you, saying that the Germans are gathering on the right bank of the Dniester River and asking you if you can fire immediately."
"Comrade staff, please go back and tell General Tsarev." When Sokov learned that the battle was about to start, he said to the staff: "If he feels that the opportunity is ripe, he can immediately order the artillery to fire on the enemy."
He turned his head and glanced indoors, and added: "You go back to the headquarters first, I will clean up and then go over."
Ten minutes later, Sokov appeared in the headquarters after washing. He came to Smirnov and asked bluntly: "Comrade Chief of Staff, why haven't you fired on the German troops on the other side yet?"
"Comrade Commander," Smirnov saw Sokov coming and quickly reported to him: "General Tsarev said that the order for the artillery to fire on the enemy still needs to wait for you." After that, he He shouted to one side, "General Tsarev, Comrade Commander is here, please come here."
Tsarev, who was busy, heard that Sokov was coming and immediately ran over, "Comrade Commander, our artillery is ready to fire and is waiting for your order."
Sokov couldn't laugh or cry after hearing this. He said to Tsarev: "General Tsarev, you are the commander of the artillery. You can give the order to fire on the German army assembly area directly without asking me for instructions on everything. Do you understand? ?”
"Understood, Comrade Commander. I immediately gave the order to the artillery and asked them to shell the assembled German troops." After Tsarev finished speaking, he sighed softly and said in a regretful tone: "It's really It’s a pity that such a silent dawn will soon be broken by the sound of our cannons.”
"General Tsarev, we are breaking the silence of dawn with the sound of cannons today so that we can have more dawns in the future and enjoy the silence of this moment." Sokov didn't want to talk nonsense with Tsarev, so he waved to him. He ordered: "The fighter planes on the battlefield are fleeting, order the artillery to fire!"
When the rumble of artillery was heard outside the house, Smirnov asked Sokov for instructions: "Comrade Commander, according to the information fed back by our scouts, the German army on the other side only has an infantry regiment equipped with a small number of tanks and artillery. Under the artillery fire, After the sudden attack, should we hold on to our position, or should we attack decisively and quickly establish a landing site on the right bank of the Dniester River?"
Sokov originally planned to follow the orders of the front army headquarters and focus on defense, only engaging in small-scale battles with enemy forces in individual areas. But at this moment, Smirnov's proposal could not help but make his heart beat. You must know that as the 27th and 52nd armies entered the battlefield, the offensive width of his troops had been greatly reduced. In other words, he can concentrate more troops for attack in a certain direction.
Seeing Sokov staring at the map on the table in a daze, Smirnov naturally understood that the other party was weighing the interests and did not rush him. It wasn't until he received a call from Colonel Papuchenko that he couldn't help but urge Sokov: "Comrade Commander, have you thought about it?"
Sokov raised his head, looked at Smirnov and asked: "Chief of Staff, do you think we should attack?"
Smirnov raised the microphone in his hand and said to Sokov: "I am talking to Colonel Papchenko, the commander of the 122nd Regiment. He said that he saw the Germans from his regiment command post. The assembly area had turned into a sea of fire, and the enemy's casualties must have been huge. He felt that he should go out decisively to eliminate the remaining enemies and find a way to establish a landing site on the right bank."
Sokov did not give an immediate answer, but said to Smirnov: "Let him wait a moment." Then he called a staff officer and asked, "Where is our director of armored forces, Colonel Burgos? "
"Report to Comrade Commander," the staff officer replied respectfully: "Colonel Burgos has gone to the defense area of the 122nd Regiment. He said that he was prepared to personally lead the tank brigade and teach the Germans an unforgettable lesson."
The call was quickly connected. Sokov put the receiver to his ear and said loudly: "Colonel Burgos, this is Sokov. Now I ask you, if you give the tank brigade an attack mission, how long will it take? How long will it take to launch an attack on the German army?”
"Five minutes, Comrade Commander." Burgos replied on the phone: "The commanders and fighters of the tank brigade are ready to attack. As long as you give an order, they can immediately launch an attack on the German troops on the other side."
"Very good." Sokov was very satisfied with his answer and told him: "As soon as the bombardment is over, you will personally lead a tank brigade to attack the positions on the right bank of the Dniester River. In the shortest possible time, break through the German defenses on the right bank. Do you understand?"
