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"Chief of Staff," Sokov asked Samyko with a sideways look before assigning the task, "Which of our troops is nearby?"
Samyko took out a small book from his pocket, looked at it, and then replied: "Near this arsenal is a battalion of the 46th Guards Tank Brigade, which belongs to General Kravchenko's 6th Tank Army."
"A tank battalion?!" Sokov shook his head after hearing this and said: "This is too few troops, and it is simply not enough to move out all the weapons and ammunition in the arsenal."
Unexpectedly, as soon as Sokov's words came out of his mouth, Samek asked in surprise: "Comrade Commander, why do you want to move all the weapons and ammunition out of the arsenal?"
Sokov was stunned and stared at Samyko, wondering why he asked this? But soon, Sokov realized that he had made a common-sense mistake. After discovering the arsenal a few years ago, he had to find ways to transport weapons and ammunition to his defense zone. Because at that time, the arsenals were all within the enemy's defense zone. If they were not evacuated as soon as possible, these weapons and ammunition would be of great use to the enemy. However, the ammunition depot discovered now is within its own defense zone. It is only necessary to send troops to guard it. There is no need to empty the weapons and ammunition inside.
He raised his hand and slapped himself on the forehead, and said angrily: "Yes, yes, Comrade Chief of Staff, you are right. Since the arsenal was discovered in our defense area, there is no need to evacuate it. Just send someone to take care of it.”
After saying that, he lowered his head and searched carefully on the map. At the same time, he muttered: "Tell me, are there any similar arsenals nearby?"
Trofimenko said: "Comrade Commander, this is entirely possible. Before the war broke out, we established secret military warehouses in many areas, storing large amounts of weapons, ammunition and various military supplies in them. However, after the war broke out, due to the rapid defeat of our army, many of these warehouses prepared in advance fell into the hands of the Germans, which was equivalent to giving them an advantage."
He drew a large circle with his hand around the location where the arsenal was discovered, and suggested to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I suggest that we focus on the discovered arsenal and conduct a search in this area. If we can find it again, Several hidden arsenals, then even if our superiors don’t replenish us, we will still have enough weapons and ammunition to sustain the next stage of the battle.”
Sokov quite agrees with Trofimenko's statement. You must know that roads and bridges were damaged by the German army, resulting in a decline in the transportation capacity of the logistics troops, and the various supplies sent from the rear could not keep up with the needs of the troops. If we can really find a few more arsenals, we can rely on the weapons and ammunition stored in them to sustain the troops in the next battle.
"To conduct a search in such a large area requires a lot of troops." Sokov looked up at Trofimenko and asked: "Comrade Deputy Commander, which troops do you plan to use?"
"Colonel Khokhlov's 182nd Infantry Division is nearby," Trofimenko said: "The division has a huge equipment gap. If a new arsenal can be found, it can just solve the division's shortage of weapons and ammunition. .”
Hearing what Trofimenko said, Sokov no longer hesitated and readily agreed: "Okay, then leave this task to the 182nd Infantry Division and fully arm them as soon as possible. It can also play a greater role in the next stage of operations."
"Colonel Khokhlov called me yesterday and specifically mentioned the matter of weapons and equipment." Trofimenko said to Sokov: "I think this matter will be reported to Khokhlov sooner rather than later. My husband called and asked him to send someone to take over the arsenal with Comrade Vasily."
"Okay." Sokov agreed to Trofimenko's proposal and added: "First let Colonel Khokhlov mobilize troops and follow Vasily to take over the arsenal. At the same time, also transfer the tank battalion. , responsible for protecting the safety of the arsenal.”
"Yes, Comrade Commander." Hearing what Sokov said, Trofimenko couldn't help but be overjoyed. He quickly stood up and said, "I'm going to call Colonel Khokhlov and ask him to immediately arrange manpower to follow Vasily." Let’s move together, comrades.”
Not long after, after finishing the phone call, Trofimenko came to Vasily and said to him politely: "Major Vasily, I will take you to the 182nd Infantry Division and introduce you to the division commander, Colonel Khokhlov. , and then you take them to the arsenal discovered by you."
Unexpectedly, Vasily rejected Trofimenko's kindness: "Comrade Deputy Commander, there is no need to trouble you. I know Colonel Khokhlov and all the division commanders of the 27th Army. I think I should go there alone." Bar."
Hearing what Vasily said, Trofimenko immediately remembered that the other party was once a subordinate of Sokov and had spent some time in the 27th Army. Maybe he was more familiar with the commanders at all levels of this army than he was. It was out of this consideration that Trofimenko did not insist and agreed to let Vasily find Khokhlov alone.
After Vasily left, Sokov said to the old man: "Old man, from now on, you must stay in the headquarters without leaving. You are absolutely not allowed to leave without my order."
Regarding the order issued by Sokov, the old man asked with some confusion: "Comrade Commander, why is this? Why did you give me such an order?"
"Old man, the situation is like this." Sokov felt that some things should be explained clearly to the old man in advance to facilitate communication between them, so he said truthfully: "There will be a condolence group from Moscow tomorrow, and many of them are yours. Old acquaintances, they came here specially to see you."
"Comrade Commander, I understand." The old man was also a man. Hearing what Sokov said, he immediately guessed the final outcome: "These people want to see me but they are lying. I'm afraid they have accepted the order from their superiors and want to find a way to kill me." Take it back to Moscow."
When Sokov saw that the old man had guessed that he planned to let him return to Moscow, he didn't know what to say for a moment. After a long time, he said with difficulty: "Yes, old man, out of consideration for your health, you'd better go back to Moscow. It's at least safer than here."
"It seems that there is no hope for this matter." The old man said with regret: "Although I have not been in Otac for a long time, I like the life here very much. Maybe the living conditions are not as good as those in Moscow, but the life But I lived an extremely fulfilling life. I didn’t expect that I would have to return to Moscow after staying here for less than a month.”
"Old man, don't be sad. Our separation is only temporary." Sokov comforted the old man and said, "When the war is over, I will accompany you to Germany to see how it is different from the Germany you knew before."
After hearing this, the old man had a look of yearning on his face. But not long after, his expression darkened: "It's a pity that most of the people I know have passed away. And after this damn war, I'm afraid the familiar city has become beyond recognition."
"Comrade Commander, I am getting old and my strength is no longer good. Can you find a place for me to have a good sleep?"
"Captain Koshkin," after hearing the old man say that he wanted to find a place to rest, Sokov quickly called Koshkin and told him: "The old man is tired, you take him to find a place to rest. Before tomorrow afternoon , his safety is entirely your responsibility.”
After Koshkin left with the old man, Smirnov said with a clear heart: "Comrade Commander, I think it is a good thing for all of us to let the old man leave early."
After he said this, he saw everyone staring at him with curious eyes, and continued: "Everyone knows that the old man is ninety years old this year. If he is an ordinary person, he may have trouble walking, but the old man not only helps We train snipers, and even personally lead the sniper team to carry out missions in Wingene. Based on this, we can't accept it.
However, we should also note that it is not safe for the old man to stay here. After all, we are on the front line. We may be bombed or shelled by enemy planes one day. If he stays here for one more day, we will not be able to be at ease for a day. . "
"Chief of Staff, after tomorrow, you don't have to worry." Sokov said: "The Chief of Staff of the Front Army has clearly told me that the main purpose of the condolences group coming to our army tomorrow is to bring the old man back. Although the old man left , everyone feels a little reluctant to part with him, but there is nothing we can do about it. After all, he is so old, and if something happens to him on the front line, no one will be able to bear the responsibility."
"Comrade Commander, where is the ace sniper in the city?" Samek reminded Sokov: "Are we just ignoring him?"
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov said: "Although the old man is leaving the city, Lyudmila and Vasily are still there. You know, they are the best snipers in our army. As long as they join forces, We will definitely be able to uncover the German snipers hiding in the city."
"But if the German snipers choose to attack tomorrow, what should we do?"
"Didn't we already discuss this?" Sokov looked at Samek and said: "In addition to arranging soldiers to guard both sides of the streets, snipers will also be deployed at commanding heights in some cities to prevent German snipers. Possible sniper operation."
Sokov was worried that the German snipers would make another attack and distract everyone's attention. He also specifically told Samek: "In order to prevent the last incident from happening again, we must also arrange for someone to guard the kitchen. Do you understand?" "Chief of Staff," Sokov asked Samyko with a sideways look before assigning the task, "Which of our troops is nearby?"
Samyko took out a small book from his pocket, looked at it, and then replied: "Near this arsenal is a battalion of the 46th Guards Tank Brigade, which belongs to General Kravchenko's 6th Tank Army."
"A tank battalion?!" Sokov shook his head after hearing this and said: "This is too few troops, and it is simply not enough to move out all the weapons and ammunition in the arsenal."
Unexpectedly, as soon as Sokov's words came out of his mouth, Samek asked in surprise: "Comrade Commander, why do you want to move all the weapons and ammunition out of the arsenal?"
Sokov was stunned and stared at Samyko, wondering why he asked this? But soon, Sokov realized that he had made a common-sense mistake. After discovering the arsenal a few years ago, he had to find ways to transport weapons and ammunition to his defense zone. Because at that time, the arsenals were all within the enemy's defense zone. If they were not evacuated as soon as possible, these weapons and ammunition would be of great use to the enemy. However, the ammunition depot discovered now is within its own defense zone. It is only necessary to send troops to guard it. There is no need to empty the weapons and ammunition inside.
He raised his hand and slapped himself on the forehead, and said angrily: "Yes, yes, Comrade Chief of Staff, you are right. Since the arsenal was discovered in our defense area, there is no need to evacuate it. Just send someone to take care of it.”
After saying that, he lowered his head and searched carefully on the map. At the same time, he muttered: "Tell me, are there any similar arsenals nearby?"
Trofimenko said: "Comrade Commander, this is entirely possible. Before the war broke out, we established secret military warehouses in many areas, storing large amounts of weapons, ammunition and various military supplies in them. However, after the war broke out, due to the rapid defeat of our army, many of these warehouses prepared in advance fell into the hands of the Germans, which was equivalent to giving them an advantage."
He drew a large circle with his hand around the location where the arsenal was discovered, and suggested to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, I suggest that we focus on the discovered arsenal and conduct a search in this area. If we can find it again, Several hidden arsenals, then even if our superiors don’t replenish us, we will still have enough weapons and ammunition to sustain the next stage of the battle.”
Sokov quite agrees with Trofimenko's statement. You must know that roads and bridges were damaged by the German army, resulting in a decline in the transportation capacity of the logistics troops, and the various supplies sent from the rear could not keep up with the needs of the troops. If we can really find a few more arsenals, we can rely on the weapons and ammunition stored in them to sustain the troops in the next battle.
"Colonel Khokhlov's 182nd Infantry Division is nearby," Trofimenko said: "The division has a huge equipment gap. If a new arsenal can be found, it can just solve the division's shortage of weapons and ammunition. .”
Hearing what Trofimenko said, Sokov no longer hesitated and readily agreed: "Okay, then leave this task to the 182nd Infantry Division and fully arm them as soon as possible. It can also play a greater role in the next stage of operations."
"Colonel Khokhlov called me yesterday and specifically mentioned the matter of weapons and equipment." Trofimenko said to Sokov: "I think this matter will be reported to Khokhlov sooner rather than later. My husband called me and asked him to send someone to take over the arsenal with Comrade Vasily."
"Okay." Sokov agreed to Trofimenko's proposal and added: "First let Colonel Khokhlov mobilize troops and follow Vasily to take over the arsenal. At the same time, also transfer the tank battalion. , responsible for protecting the safety of the arsenal.”
"Yes, Comrade Commander." Hearing what Sokov said, Trofimenko couldn't help but be overjoyed. He quickly stood up and said, "I'm going to call Colonel Khokhlov and ask him to immediately arrange manpower to follow Vasily." Let’s move together, comrades.”
