"Comrade division commanders," Sokov chose this title after thinking that the commanders here were all division-level commanders: "When I say canceling the fortifications on the edge of the swamp, it does not mean that we will not defend ourselves. We will choose to ambush in the swamp. On some high ground, artillery and machine gun fire were deployed to blockade the swamp."
Sokov's statement sounded reasonable to everyone, but if you think about it carefully, there are still many problems with this defense. So a general stood up, looked at Sokov and asked: "Comrade Commander, I do not deny that setting up artillery and machine gun fire on the highlands can indeed block the swamp. But there are too few highlands beside the swamp. If the German army only makes a sneak attack with a small force, our troops on the highlands can still destroy them. But if they send out a large force, then such a defense will appear to be too weak."
The general's words immediately aroused a chorus of agreement: "Yes, it is indeed like this."
"Relying on the artillery fire and machine gun firepower of a few highlands, it still seemed a little inadequate in the face of the attack of the large German army."
Sokov had already considered the concerns of the division commanders and reported them to Rokossovsky. When everyone was almost finished discussing, he raised his hands and pressed down to signal everyone to stay quiet.
Seeing Sokov's gesture, the division commanders who were talking in low voices immediately fell silent. They all turned their attention to Sokov and wanted to hear his opinions.
"Comrades, division commanders, in addition to the defenses deployed on the high ground, I also plan to deploy some tanks near the swamp." When he said this, he saw the eager expression of the division commander just now, and seemed to be planning to stand up and say What did he say? He quickly raised his hand to stop the other party: "Comrade General, please don't be anxious. Listen to what I have to say before speaking."
"I think some people will definitely say that the soil next to the swamp is so soft that even a mortar can sink into the mud, let alone a tank weighing dozens of tons? I can say that. Is it right?"
Seeing that Sokov had considered this problem, everyone stopped talking and nodded neatly, somewhat eager to hear Sokov's solution.
"I plan to build some tank shooting platforms in the grass beside the swamp." Sokov explained to everyone: "The shooting platforms are made of logs, and there are roads paved with logs leading to the rear. The roads can not only allow tanks to In and out, even trucks transporting fuel and ammunition can drive directly into the shooting platform through this road.”
Building a shooting platform for tanks next to a swamp? Hearing what Sokov said, the division commanders present all began to imagine the scene in their minds of tanks entering the shooting platform and already shooting on the platform.
After careful consideration, they felt that Sokov's plan was quite feasible. To build a tank shooting platform on the edge of the swamp, engineers only need to cut down trees and use the cut logs to build it. This project required much less work than building fortifications on the edge of the swamp.
After thinking about this, the general raised his hand first and said: "Comrade Commander, I agree with your plan. Stop the construction of fortifications, deploy artillery and machine gun firepower points on the highlands, and build a certain number of cannons on the edge of the swamp. A platform for tanks to fire from.”
The general is obviously the representative of everyone. After he expressed his support for Sokov, the other division commanders also agreed with Sokov's plan and established artillery and machine gun firepower points on the highlands to control the swamp areas in the defense zone; and At the edge of the swamp, build a log platform from which tanks can fire.
Seeing that everyone agreed with his opinion, Sokov continued: "Comrade division commanders, since no one objects to it, then the deployment of artillery and machine gun firepower points on the highlands and the construction of tank shooting platforms are necessary. Directly mention it to your daily work. Do you have any questions?"
Upon hearing Sokov's question, everyone was silent for a moment, and then answered resoundingly: "No problem."
"Let me add one more point." Seeing that no one had any objections, Sokov appropriately revealed some information to them: "Maybe after a while, we will pass through the swamp area and launch an attack on the enemy on the opposite side. And now we are The built tank shooting platform will become a tank attack position in the future."
Sokov's words shocked everyone. The general stood up again, looked at Sokov and asked: "Comrade Commander, I think it is unlikely to launch an attack from the swamp. You know, the swamp next to our army's defense area The area is huge. Even if the German army on the opposite side does not prevent us from passing through the swamp, many commanders and soldiers will probably fall into the quagmire and die. So I think it is unlikely that our superiors will order us to launch an attack from the swamp area."
"Comrades, division commanders, please keep quiet." Sokov discovered that this general might be quite prestigious among many division commanders due to his high military rank. He was worried that after he finished speaking, many people would echo his words, so he spoke first. : "I know that everyone hopes to advance deep into the enemy's defenses through wide roads. But we can think so, and the Germans think the same way. They will definitely deploy heavy troops on easy-to-travel roads and rely on solid defenses. fortifications for defence.”
"This means that every time our army advances forward, it will pay huge casualties. Not only the casualties of the troops will not be small, but the advancement speed will also not be faster. Maybe it will take two or three months, and everyone will find that we The army only advanced two or three kilometers into the enemy's defense, and most of the troops lost their combat effectiveness due to heavy casualties and were unable to participate in the next battle." "Comrade division commanders," thinking of the commanders present here They are all division commanders, so Sokov chose this title: "When I say that we cancel the construction of fortifications on the edge of the swamp, it does not mean that we will not fortify ourselves. We will choose to deploy artillery and machine gun firepower on some high ground in the swamp ambush, Blockade the swamp.”
Sokov's statement sounded reasonable to everyone, but if you think about it carefully, there are still many problems with this defense. So a general stood up, looked at Sokov and asked: "Comrade Commander, I do not deny that setting up artillery and machine gun fire on the highlands can indeed block the swamp. But there are too few highlands beside the swamp. If the German army only makes a sneak attack with a small force, our troops on the highlands can still destroy them. But if they send out a large force, then such a defense will appear to be too weak."
The general's words immediately aroused a chorus of agreement: "Yes, it is indeed like this."
"Relying on the artillery fire and machine gun firepower of a few highlands, it still seemed a little inadequate in the face of the attack of the large German army."
Sokov had already considered the concerns of the division commanders and reported them to Rokossovsky. When everyone was almost finished discussing, he raised his hands and pressed down to signal everyone to stay quiet.
Seeing Sokov's gesture, the division commanders who were talking in low voices immediately fell silent. They all turned their attention to Sokov and wanted to hear his opinions.
"Comrade division commanders, in addition to the defenses on the high ground, I also plan to deploy some tanks near the swamp." When he said this, he saw the eager expression of the division commander who just stood up and said What did he say? He quickly raised his hand to stop the other party: "Comrade General, please don't be anxious. Listen to what I have to say before speaking."
"I think some people will definitely say that the soil next to the swamp is so soft that even a mortar can sink into the mud, let alone a tank weighing dozens of tons? I can say that. Is it right?"
Seeing that Sokov had considered this problem, everyone stopped talking and nodded neatly, somewhat eager to hear Sokov's solution.
"I plan to build some tank shooting platforms in the grass beside the swamp." Sokov explained to everyone: "The shooting platforms are made of logs, and there are roads paved with logs leading to the rear. The roads can not only allow tanks to In and out, even trucks transporting fuel and ammunition can drive directly into the shooting platform through this road.”
Building a firing platform for tanks next to a swamp? Hearing what Sokov said, the division commanders present all began to imagine the scene in their minds of tanks entering the shooting platform and already shooting on the platform.
After careful consideration, they felt that Sokov's plan was quite feasible. To build a tank shooting platform on the edge of the swamp, engineers only need to cut down trees and use the cut logs to build it. This project required much less work than building fortifications on the edge of the swamp.
After thinking about this, the general raised his hand first and said: "Comrade Commander, I agree with your plan. Stop the construction of fortifications, deploy artillery and machine gun firepower points on the highlands, and build a certain number of cannons on the edge of the swamp. A platform for tanks to fire from.”
The general is obviously the representative of everyone. After he expressed his support for Sokov, the other division commanders also agreed with Sokov's plan and established artillery and machine gun firepower points on the highlands to control the swamp areas in the defense zone; and At the edge of the swamp, build a log platform from which tanks can fire.
Seeing that everyone agreed with his opinion, Sokov continued: "Comrade division commanders, since no one objects to it, then the deployment of artillery and machine gun firepower points on the highlands and the construction of tank shooting platforms are necessary. Directly mention it to your daily work. Do you have any questions?"
Upon hearing Sokov's question, everyone was silent for a moment, and then answered resoundingly: "No problem."
"Let me add one more point." Seeing that no one had any objections, Sokov appropriately revealed some information to them: "Maybe after a while, we will pass through the swamp area and launch an attack on the enemy on the opposite side. And now we are The built tank shooting platform will become a tank attack position in the future."
Sokov's words shocked everyone. The general stood up again, looked at Sokov and asked: "Comrade Commander, I think it is unlikely to launch an attack from the swamp. You know, the swamp next to our army's defense area The area is huge. Even if the German army on the opposite side does not prevent us from passing through the swamp, many commanders and soldiers will probably fall into the quagmire and die. So I think it is unlikely that our superiors will order us to launch an attack from the swamp area."
"Comrades, division commanders, please keep quiet." Sokov discovered that this general might be quite prestigious among many division commanders because of his high military rank. He was worried that after he finished speaking, many people would echo his words, so he spoke first. : "I know that everyone hopes to advance deep into the enemy's defenses through wide roads. But we can think this way, and the Germans think the same way. They will definitely deploy heavy troops on easy-to-travel roads and rely on solid defenses. fortifications for defence.”
"This means that every time our army advances forward, it will pay huge casualties. Not only the casualties of the troops will not be small, but the advancement speed will also not be faster. Maybe it will take two or three months, and everyone will find that we The army only advanced two or three kilometers into the enemy's defense, and most of the troops lost their combat effectiveness due to heavy casualties and were unable to participate in the next battle." "Comrade division commanders," thinking of the commanders present here They are all division commanders, so Sokov chose this title: "When I say that we cancel the construction of fortifications on the edge of the swamp, it does not mean that we will not fortify ourselves. We will choose to deploy artillery and machine gun firepower on some high ground in the swamp ambush, Blockade the swamp.”
Sokov's statement sounded reasonable to everyone, but if you think about it carefully, there are still many problems with this defense. So a general stood up, looked at Sokov and asked: "Comrade Commander, I do not deny that setting up artillery and machine gun fire on the highlands can indeed block the swamp. But there are too few highlands beside the swamp. If the German army only makes a sneak attack with a small force, our troops on the highlands can still destroy them. But if they send out a large force, then such a defense will appear to be too weak."
The general's words immediately aroused a chorus of agreement: "Yes, it is indeed like this."
Sokov had already considered the concerns of the division commanders and reported them to Rokossovsky. When everyone was almost finished discussing, he raised his hands and pressed down slightly to signal everyone to stay quiet.
Seeing Sokov's gesture, the division commanders who were talking in low voices immediately fell silent. They all turned their attention to Sokov and wanted to hear his opinions.
"Comrades, division commanders, in addition to the defenses deployed on the high ground, I also plan to deploy some tanks near the swamp." When he said this, he saw the eager expression of the division commander just now, and seemed to be planning to stand up and say What did he say? He quickly raised his hand to stop the other party: "Comrade General, please don't be anxious. Listen to what I have to say before I speak."
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"I think some people will say that the soil next to the swamp is so soft that even a mortar may sink into the mud, let alone a tank weighing dozens of tons? I can say that. Is it right?"
Seeing that Sokov had considered this problem, everyone stopped talking and nodded neatly, somewhat eager to hear what solution Sokov had.
"I plan to build some tank shooting platforms in the grass beside the swamp." Sokov explained to everyone: "The shooting platforms are made of logs, and there are roads paved with logs leading to the rear. The roads can not only allow tanks to In and out, even trucks transporting fuel and ammunition can drive directly into the shooting platform through this road.”
