After Zhukov and Vasilevsky came out of Stalin's office, they immediately drafted an order in the name of the Supreme Command and sent a courier by plane to the Second Ukrainian Front.
Although the courier set off by plane, it would take several hours to fly to the front line. Zhukov decided that for such an important matter, he still needed to notify Konev in advance.
After the call was connected, Konev heard that it was Zhukov calling him, and he was somewhat puzzled. He thought to himself that Zhukov should stay in Kiev at this moment and command the troops of the First Front. How could he appear in Moscow?
However, he thought that Zhukov's call to him was definitely not for chatting, but had something more important, so he asked tentatively: "Comrade Marshal, is there anything important?"
"Marshal Konev, I called you today to announce an order from the Supreme Command!"
Hearing that it was an order from the Supreme Command, Konev suddenly became nervous: "Please tell me!"
"From now on, the 27th Group Army and the 53rd Group Army will be formed into a new combat group. The group commander will be General Sokov, who will also continue to serve as the commander of the 53rd Group Army. The deputy commander will be the current commander of the 27th Group Army. Commander Trofimenko assumes the role.”
"What, two armies are formed into a combat group?" After listening to Zhukov's order, Konev was dumbfounded: "Comrade Marshal, as far as I know, whether it is our army or the German army, a combat group has The military strength is only a few regiments or brigades, and at most it is only two divisions. This is the first time I have heard of a combat group composed of two armies."
"There is a first time for everything." After Zhukov said this, he explained to Konev: "The Supreme Commander himself is not satisfied with your recent results, so Vasilevsky and I decided after discussion Form such a combat group to improve the current predicament you are encountering."
Before Konev could speak, he continued: "Marshal Konev, the reason why we merged the 27th and 53rd armies and made Sokov the commander of the group was because of the consideration of these two armies. They have all been commanded by Sokov, and commanders at all levels are not only familiar with Sokov, but also like his command style."
"But the combat group composed of two armies is a bit too large." Konev said with a wry smile: "I'm worried that Sokov alone will not be able to control this army."
"Isn't it true that Trofimenko still serves as deputy commander?" Zhukov said: "Although the combat effectiveness of the 27th Army has declined after Trofimenko became the commander of the 27th Army, he is, after all, a veteran with rich experience. With him assisting Sokov, a veteran commander with command experience, I believe Sokov will be able to manage this unit well."
"Comrade Marshal, let me have a few words with Marshal Konev." Vasilevsky took the microphone from Zhukov's hand, put it to his ear and continued: "Marshal Konev, I am Vasilevsky. After the establishment of the Ky. Sokov combat group, although the total strength is equivalent to a small front army, they still have to accept your command. If you find that Comrade Sokov has made any mistakes in his command, you can point it out to him. Well."
Konev saw that the deal was done, and even if he wanted to object, it would be of no use, so he could only say helplessly: "Okay, Marshal Vasilevsky, I will convey the order of the Supreme Command to General Sokov immediately. "
After putting down the phone, Konev came to the map hanging on the wall and stared at the location of the Dniester River in a daze.
Upon seeing this, Chief of Staff Zakharov hurriedly came over and asked with concern: "Comrade Marshal, what happened? I see that you became a little distracted after answering a phone call."
Konev turned to look at Zakharov and said: "Comrade Chief of Staff, something unexpected happened. The superiors plan to withdraw two armies from our side." After Zhukov and Vasilevsky came out of Stalin's office, they immediately In the name of the Supreme Command, an order was drafted and a courier was sent by plane to the Second Ukrainian Front.
Although the courier set off by plane, it would take several hours to fly to the front line. Zhukov decided that for such an important matter, he still needed to notify Konev in advance.
After the call was connected, Konev heard that it was Zhukov calling him, and he was somewhat puzzled. He thought to himself that Zhukov should stay in Kiev at this moment and command the troops of the First Front. How could he appear in Moscow?
However, he thought that Zhukov's call to him was definitely not for chatting, but had something more important, so he asked tentatively: "Comrade Marshal, is there anything important?"
"Marshal Konev, I called you today to announce an order from the Supreme Command!"
Hearing that it was an order from the Supreme Command, Konev suddenly became nervous: "Please tell me!"
"From now on, the 27th Group Army and the 53rd Group Army will be formed into a new combat group. The group commander will be General Sokov, who will also continue to serve as the commander of the 53rd Group Army. The deputy commander will be the current commander of the 27th Group Army. Commander Trofimenko assumes the role.”
"What, two armies are formed into a combat group?" After listening to Zhukov's order, Konev was dumbfounded: "Comrade Marshal, as far as I know, whether it is our army or the German army, a combat group has The military strength is only a few regiments or brigades, and at most it is only two divisions. This is the first time I have heard of a combat group composed of two armies."
"There is a first time for everything." After Zhukov said this, he explained to Konev: "The Supreme Commander himself is not satisfied with your recent results, so Vasilevsky and I decided after discussion Form such a combat group to improve the current predicament you are encountering."
Before Konev could speak, he continued: "Marshal Konev, the reason why we merged the 27th and 53rd armies and made Sokov the group commander was because of the consideration of these two armies. They have all been commanded by Sokov, and commanders at all levels are not only familiar with Sokov, but also like his command style."
"But the combat group formed by the two armies is a bit too large." Konev said with a wry smile: "I'm worried that Sokov alone will not be able to control this army."
"Isn't it true that Trofimenko still serves as deputy commander?" Zhukov said: "Although the combat effectiveness of the 27th Army has declined after Trofimenko became the commander of the 27th Army, he is, after all, a veteran with rich experience. With him assisting Sokov, a veteran commander with command experience, I believe Sokov will be able to manage this unit well."
"Comrade Marshal, let me have a few words with Marshal Konev." Vasilevsky took the microphone from Zhukov's hand, put it to his ear and continued: "Marshal Konev, I am Vasilevsky. After the establishment of the Ky. Sokov combat group, although the total strength is equivalent to a small front army, they still have to accept your command. If you find that Comrade Sokov has made any mistakes in his command, you can point it out to him. Well."
Konev saw that the deal was done, and even if he wanted to object, it would be of no use, so he could only say helplessly: "Okay, Marshal Vasilevsky, I will convey the order of the Supreme Command to General Sokov immediately. "
After putting down the phone, Konev came to the map hanging on the wall and stared at the location of the Dniester River in a daze.
Upon seeing this, Chief of Staff Zakharov hurriedly came over and asked with concern: "Comrade Marshal, what happened? I see that you became a little distracted after answering a phone call."
Konev turned to look at Zakharov and said: "Comrade Chief of Staff, there was an accident. The superiors planned to withdraw two armies from our side." After Zhukov and Vasilevsky came out of Stalin's office, they immediately In the name of the Supreme Command, an order was drafted and a courier was sent by plane to the Second Ukrainian Front.
Although the courier set off by plane, it would take several hours to fly to the front line. Zhukov decided that for such an important matter, he still needed to notify Konev in advance.
After the call was connected, Konev heard that it was Zhukov calling him, and he was somewhat puzzled. He thought to himself that Zhukov should stay in Kiev at this moment and command the troops of the First Front. How could he appear in Moscow?
However, he thought that Zhukov's call to him was definitely not for chatting, but had something more important, so he asked tentatively: "Comrade Marshal, is there anything important?"
"Marshal Konev, I called you today to announce an order from the Supreme Command!"
Hearing that it was an order from the Supreme Command, Konev suddenly became nervous: "Please tell me!"
"From now on, the 27th Group Army and the 53rd Group Army will be formed into a new combat group. The group commander will be General Sokov, who will also continue to serve as the commander of the 53rd Group Army. The deputy commander will be the current commander of the 27th Group Army. Commander Trofimenko assumes the role.”
"What, two armies are formed into a combat group?" After listening to Zhukov's order, Konev was dumbfounded: "Comrade Marshal, as far as I know, whether it is our army or the German army, a combat group has The military strength is only a few regiments or brigades, and at most it is only two divisions. This is the first time I have heard of a combat group composed of two armies."
"There is a first time for everything." After Zhukov said this, he explained to Konev: "The Supreme Commander himself is not satisfied with your recent results, so Vasilevsky and I decided after discussion Form such a combat group to improve the current predicament you are encountering."
Before Konev could speak, he continued: "Marshal Konev, the reason why we merged the 27th and 53rd armies and made Sokov the group commander was because of the consideration of these two armies. They have all been commanded by Sokov, and commanders at all levels are not only familiar with Sokov, but also like his command style."
"But the combat group formed by the two armies is a bit too large." Konev said with a wry smile: "I'm worried that Sokov alone will not be able to control this army."
"Isn't it true that Trofimenko still serves as deputy commander?" Zhukov said: "Although the combat effectiveness of the 27th Army has declined after Trofimenko became the commander of the 27th Army, he is, after all, a veteran with rich experience. With him assisting Sokov, a veteran commander with command experience, I believe Sokov will be able to manage this unit well."
"Comrade Marshal, let me have a few words with Marshal Konev." Vasilevsky took the microphone from Zhukov's hand, put it to his ear and continued: "Marshal Konev, I am Vasilevsky. After the establishment of the Ky. Sokov combat group, although the total strength is equivalent to a small front army, they still have to accept your command. If you find that Comrade Sokov has made any mistakes in his command, you can point it out to him. Well."
Konev saw that the deal was done, and even if he wanted to object, it would be of no use, so he could only say helplessly: "Okay, Marshal Vasilevsky, I will convey the order of the Supreme Command to General Sokov immediately. "
After putting down the phone, Konev came to the map hanging on the wall and stared at the location of the Dniester River in a daze.
Upon seeing this, Chief of Staff Zakharov hurriedly came over and asked with concern: "Comrade Marshal, what happened? I see that you became a little distracted after answering a phone call."
Konev turned to look at Zakharov and said: "Comrade Chief of Staff, there was an accident. The superiors planned to withdraw two armies from our side." After Zhukov and Vasilevsky came out of Stalin's office, they immediately In the name of the Supreme Command, an order was drafted and a courier was sent by plane to the Second Ukrainian Front.
Although the courier set off by plane, it would take several hours to fly to the front line. Zhukov decided that for such an important matter, he still needed to notify Konev in advance.
After the call was connected, Konev heard that it was Zhukov calling him, and he was somewhat puzzled. He thought to himself that Zhukov should stay in Kiev at this moment and command the troops of the First Front. How could he appear in Moscow?
However, he thought that Zhukov's call to him was definitely not for chatting, but had something more important, so he asked tentatively: "Comrade Marshal, is there anything important?"
"Marshal Konev, I called you today to announce an order from the Supreme Command!"
"From now on, the 27th Group Army and the 53rd Group Army will be formed into a new combat group. The group commander will be General Sokov, who will also continue to serve as the commander of the 53rd Group Army. The deputy commander will be the current commander of the 27th Group Army. Commander Trofimenko assumes the role.”
"What, two armies are formed into a combat group?" After listening to Zhukov's order, Konev was dumbfounded: "Comrade Marshal, as far as I know, whether it is our army or the German army, a combat group has The military strength is only a few regiments or brigades, and at most it is only two divisions. This is the first time I have heard of a combat group composed of two armies."
"There is a first time for everything." After Zhukov said this, he explained to Konev: "The Supreme Commander himself is not satisfied with your recent results, so Vasilevsky and I decided after discussion Form such a combat group to improve the current predicament you are encountering."
