After receiving the order from the division commander, the three regiment commanders issued orders to their troops to hold on, instructing them not to take a step back at any time and to stand firmly on the riverside position like nails.
After the German shelling ended, they immediately launched an attack on the riverside positions occupied by the Soviet troops. 12 tanks opened the way in front, followed by groups of German soldiers. This formation looked very intimidating.
The anti-tank gun that had just been set up aimed at the German tanks and fired directly. Due to the hasty launch, the first batch of shells fired were empty, falling in the open space between the tanks and exploding. Pillars of mud mixed with black soil rose into the sky.
Loaded and fired again, this time two armor-piercing rounds hit the target. But unfortunately, the Soviet anti-tank guns were unable to penetrate the armor of the German Panther tank at this distance, and the two armor-piercing rounds unfortunately became ricochet bombs.
The German tanks also noticed the anti-tank guns on the Soviet position, so they stopped one after another and used tank guns to bombard the position of the Soviet anti-tank guns. After a round of firing, two unlucky anti-tank guns were destroyed and most of the gunners were killed.
Seeing that the anti-tank guns could not destroy the German tanks, the commander could only change the combat method and send soldiers to crawl out of the trenches with anti-tank grenades to blow up the tanks at close range.
When the soldiers holding anti-tank grenades climbed out of the trenches and crawled towards the tanks in the distance, the commander on the position, in order to ensure their success, ordered the machine guns to fire at the infantry behind the tanks to prevent them from harming the anti-tank soldiers. .
However, the German tanks were not so easy to explode. The Soviet army sacrificed more than a dozen soldiers and only broke the tracks of one of the tanks. They could only watch the enemy tanks restart and rumble towards The position is open.
But as the tanks approached, the anti-tank guns on the position gradually came into play. At a long distance, armor-piercing shells could not penetrate the frontal armor of the German tanks, but when they got closer, two anti-tank guns achieved results, destroying the two Panther tanks and stopping them seventy or eighty meters away from the position. combustion.
Bartov on the right bank of the river saw that the enemy was approaching the position, and quickly ordered the artillery to fire and intercept the enemy's attack with artillery fire to reduce the pressure on the position.
The German troops, who were about to approach the Soviet position, fell into chaos after being subjected to fierce shelling. In order to prevent greater losses, the German commander issued an order to retreat. His starting point was good, in order to avoid the loss of troops, but little did he know that the closer the German army got to the Soviet position, the Soviet artillery on the right bank would use traps when firing, for fear of accidentally injuring their own people. Now that they retreated and opened up a distance from the Soviet army, the artillery did not have to worry about accidentally injuring their own people and could freely bombard the retreating German troops.
Watching the German army begin to retreat, the Soviet troops who stood firm on their positions launched a counterattack. They scrambled out of the trenches, risked their bodies and began to run slowly. The offensive queue gradually spread out as they ran.
The artillery fire was extending and the soldiers were attacking. They risked being accidentally bombed by their own artillery fire and threw a dense rain of bullets behind the enemy. After sweeping away the enemy soldiers who were still dazed, they continued to launch a fierce attack. s attack.
I have to say that these commanders are quite powerful. In several years of war, they have accumulated extremely rich experience. Even though they were stunned by the enemy's fierce artillery fire not long ago, they still relied on their keen sense of smell to quickly dispatch Braving the extended artillery fire, the troops launched an attack on the hurriedly retreating enemies, and beat back those who tried to attack them.
Seeing the troops on the left bank suddenly launching a charge, Rajecki couldn't help being surprised, and then said to Bartov: "Comrade Commander, you should immediately give an order to the troops on the other bank to stop the attack, otherwise it will be easy for us to Human fire accidental fire.”
"Comrade Military Commissar, don't worry." Batov saw the intention of the commander on the other side. He said happily: "This kind of attack is the most effective. The soldiers follow the explosion point and attack the enemy. , the enemy couldn’t even organize a decent resistance.”
After saying this, he put down the telescope, turned around and asked, "Hasn't the commander of the 321st Division arrived yet?"
"Come, come, Comrade Commander, I'm here!" Hearing Batov ask about him, the commander of the 321st Division quickly walked from the door to Batov and said respectfully: "Comrade Commander, do you have any questions?" What instructions?"
"Comrade Colonel," Batov said to the commander of the 321st Division: "Now the 304th Division is attacking the enemy under the cover of artillery fire, and the position originally held by them has been vacated. You immediately command your troops to cross the river, To take over the defense area of the 304th Division, you have to move quickly."
Perhaps because he was worried that the other party would not take this matter seriously, Bartov also specifically emphasized: "Now the riverside position is empty. Once the 304th Division's attack is frustrated, the Germans take the opportunity to counterattack. If no troops are stationed, the riverside position will soon be occupied. The Germans took it back. Got it?"
"Understood, Comrade Commander." The commander of the 321st Division said, "I will arrange the crossing of the river right away."
After the commander of the 321st Division left, Batov turned to the commander of the 304th Division and said: "Comrade Colonel, if your troops have established a foothold far away from the river, as their division commander, it is obviously not appropriate for you to stay in the right bank area. suitable."
Although Batov only spoke half of what he said, the commander of the 304th Division already understood what he wanted to say and quickly said: "I understand, Comrade Commander. I will follow along with the members of the division headquarters later." The troops of the 321st Division crossed the river together."
Regarding his answer, Bartov nodded with satisfaction and said: "Comrade Colonel, I wish you good luck!"
The troops of the 321st Division had already arrived at the Narew River and were only waiting for the order from their superiors to cross the river immediately. At this moment, after receiving the order from the division commander, the soldiers immediately boarded the boat parked by the river, waved the oars and rowed quickly to the other bank. After landing, they immediately entered the fortifications and took the time to repair the dilapidated fortifications.
Colonel Filipov, commander of the tank brigade called by Bartov, said approvingly: "Comrade Colonel, your brigade performed well in today's battle. The 304th Division was able to seize the left bank position so smoothly. Your brigade is You deserve all your credit, and I will truthfully report your achievements to my superiors.”
Filipov was very excited when he heard what Bartov said, but he still said modestly: "Comrade Commander, you are very grateful. We are just performing our duties."
Rokossovsky was very relieved to learn that Batov's troops had crossed the Narew River and established a landing site in the Puutusk area. He called Malinin and told the other party: "Comrade Chief of Staff, please call General Popov of the 70th Group Army immediately and tell him to immediately transfer the troops to Sokoluf, Razimin, and Modlin generals. direction and implement the river crossing operation as soon as possible."
After Ma Linin agreed, he then asked: "What about General Sokov's 48th Group Army? What kind of combat mission do you plan to give them?"
Rokossovsky looked down at the map in front of him, picked up the red and blue pencils on the table, drew a circle on the map with the red end, and said to Malinin: "Chief of Staff, call Misha and ask him to He transferred his troops to the Luran area as soon as possible and carried out a forced transfer operation from the area."
Malinin did not dare to neglect Rokossovsky's order, and quickly called Popov and Sokov and ordered them to move their troops to the area arranged by Rokossovsky.
After receiving the combat order conveyed by Malinin, Sokov immediately started studying with Sidorin and Ponedelin. Sidorin pointed to the map and said to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, the attack location designated by our superiors is located on the right bank of the Narew River, near the town of Rujan in the north of Warsaw..."
"Comrade Commander." Ponejelin, who had just returned, expressed his own opinion after looking at the map: "I think our superiors asked us to take action in the Ruran area in order to effectively expand the Narew River. Landing Ground on the Left Bank.”
"Yes, Comrade Deputy Commander, I think so too." Sokov nodded and said: "If we establish the Ruran landing site, we can launch attacks in the direction of Willenberg and Melzak... …”
While the three were discussing, a staff officer came in and reported to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, there is a colonel outside asking to see you!"
When he learned that a colonel wanted to see him, Sokov couldn't help frowning and asked: "Is he from our army group?"
"No, Comrade Commander." The staff officer shook his head and said, "He said he was Colonel Terkov, commander of the 120th Guards Division, and his superiors placed his division under the command of our group army."
Hearing what the staff officer said, Sokov couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. He thought that this was really great. Just when he felt that his troops were not enough, his superiors sent him new troops and quickly told the staff officer: "Hurry up. Please come in, Colonel Terkov!"
Soon, a colonel of medium height and dark skin walked in with the staff officer. After arriving in front of everyone, he raised his hand to his forehead and reported loudly: "Comrade Commander, Colonel Terkov, commander of the 120th Guards Infantry Division, reports to you that we will accept your command from now on. Follow your orders, please give instructions!”
"Please rest a moment, Comrade Colonel." Sokov took two steps forward, held the other person's hand, and said with a smile: "On behalf of all members of the headquarters, I welcome you."
After inviting Terkov to sit down, Sokov asked: "Comrade Colonel, I wonder how many people there are in your division?"
Upon hearing Sokov's question, Terkov stood up abruptly, straightened his back and replied: "Comrade Commander, our division is now at full strength, with a total strength of 10,000 people."
"What about weapons and equipment?" Sokov knew that although some units had a large number of people, they were insufficiently equipped, so he asked tentatively: "Does every soldier have a weapon?"
Hearing Sokov's question, Terkov looked at the other party strangely. He didn't understand why Sokov would ask such a question, but he still answered truthfully: "Yes, Comrade Commander." , my troops are fully manned and well-equipped, and each soldier has his own weapon."
Before Terkov arrived, Sokov was considering which force to send to carry out the forced crossing mission. You must know that after this period of fighting, the divisions belonging to the group army have suffered varying degrees of losses, and the commanders and soldiers have become exhausted and are not suitable for participating in high-intensity battles in a short period of time.
Now the 120th Guards Division has arrived, which is a timely help to Sokov. What's more important is that this force is fully staffed and well-equipped. It is undoubtedly the most suitable for them to carry out the task of forced crossing.
"Comrade Colonel," Sokov said to Terkov with a smile: "I have a resolute combat mission that I want to entrust to your division to complete. I wonder if you have the confidence."
Terkov stood up again and replied loudly: "Comrade Commander, please rest assured that we will successfully complete the tasks assigned to me by our superiors."
"Comrade Colonel, come and see!" Sokov pointed to the map on the table and said to Terkov: "The order given to us by our superiors is to immediately go to the Narew River and carry out forced crossings in the area. , capture the town of Luran on the other side of the river, and build a landing site based on it."
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After staring at the map for a while, Terkov looked up at Sokov and said: "Comrade Commander, please leave the task of forcing the crossing to our division. I assure you that we will successfully complete the task. "
Sokov nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Terkov: "Comrade Colonel, your troops are very fast. Your division will set off towards the designated goal now, and quickly complete the task of crossing the river before the Germans are ready." .”
Terkov did not disappoint Sokov. After his troops arrived at the river, they cut down trees and made more than thirty rafts, and then launched an attack on the left bank of Narew.
The main force of the German army was transferred to the Puutusk area and started a tug-of-war with the troops of the 65th Group Army who established the landing site. There were only two companies of troops defending the riverside in the Ruran area. Terkov's 120th Guards Division took advantage of the empty German troops to quickly complete the task of forcing the crossing and drive the German troops away from the town of Luran.
Knowing that Luran Town had been captured, Terkov crossed the river to the left bank with his troops and prepared to establish his own headquarters in Luran Town. However, his decision was opposed by the division chief of staff: "Comrade division commander, I feel that Luran Town is not suitable for establishing our headquarters."
"Why?"
"The reason is very simple." The division chief of staff explained to him: "The location of the division headquarters is very close to the forward position, and even rifle bullets can hit the headquarters. I am worried that once the defense line is broken through by the Germans, we will There is danger.”
After hearing what the Chief of Staff said, Terkov shook his head and said: "Comrade Chief of Staff, I understand what you mean. But as a division commander, how can I stay away from my own troops? What's more, move the headquarters closer to the front Command has always been the tradition of our army. As far as I know, some army headquarters were only three hundred meters away from the front during the war. These senior commanders are not afraid of danger, so what do we have to fear?"
The division chief of staff still wanted to argue, but was interrupted by Terkov raising his hand: "Okay, comrade chief of staff, I have decided to establish the headquarters here. Please arrange for people to prepare immediately."
Seeing that Terkov was so stubborn, the division chief of staff could not say anything else. He could only agree in a low voice and turned around to command the staff to set up a new division headquarters.
