Not only did Stalin retreat because the negotiations between the Soviet Union and the Polish government-in-exile did not go well, but even Mykoleczyk felt that it was definitely a mistake to travel thousands of miles from London to Moscow with his delegation. He therefore urgently convened the members of the delegation to discuss what to do next.

The members of the delegation were unanimous in their opinion, saying that if the Krajow Army and the Soviet Army were allowed to fight side by side to liberate Warsaw, as soon as the fighting was over, the Polish National Liberation Council would enter the city, and a completely pro-Soviet regime would emerge in Poland.

The foreign minister in the delegation also said emotionally: "After the Soviet Union and fascist Germany joined forces to carve up Poland, coupled with the historical grievances between Poland and the Soviet Union, it is difficult for the Poles to trust Stalin and his country anymore." I think that the liberation of Warsaw can only be done independently by the Krajov Army under our leadership. ”

The Foreign Minister's statement immediately won the consent of the participants. Seeing that the delegation was unanimous, Mykolyczyk immediately ordered a telegram to be sent to Komorowsky in Warsaw, asking him to cease all cooperation with the Soviets and forbidding any Soviet troops to enter Warsaw until the uprising was successful.

Komorowsky, who was staying in Warsaw, received a telegram drawn up by Mykolečk himself, and said to a group of his men: "Gentlemen, I have just received a telegram from His Excellency Prime Minister Mykolečik, who orders us to immediately terminate all cooperation with the Soviet troops and to complete the task of liberating Warsaw independently. ”

"Your Excellency, Commander," a Polish lieutenant colonel hesitated to ask, after listening to Komorowski's words, "can we defeat the Germans in Warsaw with our strength?" ”

"Mr. Lieutenant Colonel," said Komorowsky, looking at the other man, "as the Soviets are approaching Warsaw step by step, the German troops in the city have almost been emptied. According to the information we have, there were only about 2,000 Germans in the entire city, and they were scattered among several important military installations. Once our uprising begins, at least 200,000 people in Warsaw will respond positively to us. If we fight a German with a hundred men, can't we still win? ”

In Komorowski's optimistic estimates, all voices of doubt disappeared. Everyone was thinking: yes, if the uprising breaks out, if at least 200,000 people in the city can respond to us, will we not be able to deal with more than 2,000 German soldiers?

"Your Excellency," the lieutenant colonel then asked, "when should our uprising begin?" ”

Komorowsky raised his hand and looked at his watch, then announced: "Gentlemen, I now officially announce that the time of our uprising will begin at 15 p.m. on August 1, 1944. When the uprising began, we first closed the shops in the streets so that they would not be occupied by the enemy, and then we launched fierce attacks on important military positions such as government buildings, post and telecommunications offices, radio stations, barracks, and armories. ”

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, Commander." When the lieutenant colonel heard this, he immediately said: "Our fighters have long been ready for battle, and they will definitely be able to seize these military strongholds in the shortest possible time." ”

"Your Excellency, I have one more question." Another officer couldn't help but ask: "The troops participating in the uprising, in addition to our Krajov army, also include the Lyudov Guards, the Lyudov army and other resistance forces, do we need to liaise with them and establish a unified command?" ”

"There's no need for that." Hearing the officer say this, Komorovsky said impatiently: "Those are some pro-Soviet armed forces, and they are not of the same mind as us, and once they fight, they may still control each other, so it is better to fight each other and not interfere with each other, as it is now." ”

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At the same time, in the joint command in the forest outside the city.

Major General Wakin, commander of the 79th Guards Division, said to Galitsky, commander of the 3rd Division of the Polish Army: "Comrade Colonel, we have all received an order from our superiors to stop any cooperation with the Krajow Army. But after consideration, if we want to liberate the city of Warsaw, it is not enough to rely on our strength, we must have the support of the local people. ”

Galitsky looked at the other party and asked, "Comrade General, what do you think?" ”

"According to the information I have, the troops that are about to stage an uprising in Warsaw are, in addition to the Krajov army, which is hostile to us, the Lyudov Guards and the Lyudov Army, as well as a number of other resistance forces." Vargin frowned and said to Galitsky: "Comrade Colonel, do you see if you can send some fighters into the city, get in touch with these armed forces close to our army, and let them provide us with the necessary help after the battle for the liberation of Warsaw has begun?" ”

"I think so, Comrade General." Galitsky expressed his support for Vakin's statement: "I have many commanders and fighters of the Lyudov Guards and the Lyudov Army in my division, and I can send them to infiltrate the city of Warsaw to make contact with my former comrades-in-arms and lay the foundation for our next step into Warsaw." ”

"We don't know when the Warsaw Uprising will break out, but I don't think it will be much longer." Vargin told Galitsky: "Send your men into the city as soon as possible." ”

After nodding his head in agreement, Galitsky asked Vajin tentatively: "Comrade General, I don't know when my superiors will be able to provide us with heavy weapons, you must know that it is very difficult to seize the strong fortifications of the German army with the light weapons that the troops are equipped with today." ”

"Don't worry, Comrade Colonel." "According to intelligence, our army has built a solid landing field on the right bank of the Vistula, and the main forces will transport heavy weapons to the landing site through the pontoon bridge over the river," Varjin comforted the other party. The importance of Warsaw, even if I don't say it, you should understand that as soon as the heavy weapons cross the river, they will be delivered to us as soon as possible. ”

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The Warsaw Uprising, as in real history, broke out at 3 p.m. on August 1.

The Polish merchants, who had been notified a long time ago, closed their shops before three o'clock and hid in the basement of the building to avoid being attacked by the pond fish.

Komorowsky smiled with satisfaction when he learned that all the shops had closed on time, and then confidently gave the order for the uprising to begin. As soon as the order was given, the rebel troops stationed near the important strongholds of Warsaw immediately launched a fierce attack on the German troops who were holding on to these buildings.

The Germans who were standing guard outside were knocked to the ground one after another by bullets fired from the surrounding hidden buildings without any preparation. The remaining German soldiers, who were not hit by the bullets, crawled and hid in the courtyard or building, and began to resist.

Lieutenant General Stagel, commander of the Warsaw garrison of the German army, could not help but be shocked when he heard the gunfire one after another outside, and hurriedly called his adjutant in. He asked loudly: "Lieutenant Colonel, what's going on outside, why are there gunshots everywhere, is it that the Russians have rushed into the city?" ”

"No, Your Excellency, Commander." The adjutant hurriedly replied: "I just got information that there was a riot in the city of Warsaw. The citizens of Warsaw, under the leadership of the Klajov Army, in many areas of the city, launched an offensive against our garrison. ”

"How's it going?" Hearing the adjutant's report, Stager was taken aback and hurriedly asked: "Did they blow up the bridge over the Vistula and occupy our important military buildings?" ”

"No," said the adjutant, shaking his head, "we are heavily guarded in important strongholds, and these rabble cannot be attacked at all." As for the four bridges over the Vistula, they are currently intact, and our troops on the east bank can then support us by entering the main city of Warsaw. ”

"It's great." After Stargar and the other adjutants finished speaking, they immediately instructed him: "Immediately connect me to the headquarters of Army Group Center, and I will report the situation in Warsaw to the commander Field Marshal Modell." ”

The adjutant quickly connected to the headquarters of Army Group Center, and it was Chief of Staff Krebs who answered the phone, and after he heard the voice of Stägger, he thought that the other party was talking about it again, and hoped to return the troops of the garrison area that had been transferred away, so he said somewhat perfunctorily: "Your Excellency, the current Russian offensive is very fierce, and we cannot transfer troops to strengthen the defense ...... Warsaw."

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff," before Krebs could finish speaking, Stager could not wait to interrupt his later words, and said anxiously: "The Poles have rioted in the city of Warsaw, and many military positions in the city have been attacked by the mob. I ask for support, I ask for support......"

When Krebs heard this, he couldn't help but be taken aback, and hurriedly asked, "General Stargle, you're not joking, are you?" The Russians have not yet arrived under the city of Warsaw, how dare the Poles riot? ”

Seeing that Krebs didn't believe his words, Stargar couldn't help but raise his voice: "Your Excellency Chief of Staff, didn't you hear the gunshots outside?" I repeat to you that there has been a revolt among the citizens of Warsaw and are attacking many of our important military positions, and I ask for immediate assistance, otherwise they may be lost. ”

Hearing the faint sound of gunfire and explosions coming from the earpiece, Krebs finally realized the seriousness of the problem, and he hurriedly said to Stagger: "Your Excellency, I know, I will immediately report to Marshal Moder and ask him to send reinforcements to Warsaw as soon as possible." ”

Krebs put down the phone and hurried into Modell's office. Seeing the chief of staff who came in rashly, Moder showed a dissatisfied expression on his face: "Chief of Staff, do you have something?" Why didn't you even knock on the door and break in? ”

"Your Excellency Marshal, something unexpected has happened." Because of the urgency of the matter, Krebs did not apologize to Moder, but said bluntly: "The Poles have suddenly rioted in Warsaw, and many of the administrative institutions in the city are being attacked by the mob. Stargar called me and asked for immediate assistance. ”

Hearing this unexpected news, Moder did not show the slightest panic, but asked with a normal expression: "Chief of Staff, is what you said true?" ”

"Yes, Your Excellency." Krebs replied: "I was talking to General Stagger when I heard gunfire and explosions coming from the receiver from the other side. ”

After confirming that there had been a riot in Warsaw, Moder asked Krebs: "Chief of Staff, where do we have troops at the moment that can be transferred to Warsaw at once?" ”

Krebs walked to the map, pointed to Moder and said, "Your Excellency, I propose that troops be drawn from General Forman's 9th Army and rushed to Warsaw to strengthen the garrison in the city. ”

Modell stared at the map, then nodded, agreeing with Krebs's suggestion. Then he was instructed: "Call General Forman at once, see how many troops he can draw, and how long will it take, to get to Warsaw?" ”

Krebs picked up the telephone on the table, called the commander of the 9th Army, General Forman, and after briefing him on what was happening in Warsaw, he said to him: "Your Excellency, the marshal orders you to immediately send troops to Warsaw. He wondered, how many troops can you draw and how long will it take to get to Warsaw? ”

Forman pondered for a long time, and finally replied: "Your Excellency, the only troops I can draw at present are a regiment of the SS, an infantry battalion, and a mixed regiment of the Russian Liberation Army. If they had assembled immediately and rushed to Warsaw, they would have been able to enter the city at noon on the 3rd. ”

Moder, who was listening with an extension on the side, although he felt that this amount of troops to reinforce the garrison in Warsaw was a bit too little, but there was no way, and the powerful offensive of the Soviet army made the strength of the German 2nd and 9th armies seriously insufficient. So after the end of the call with Foreman, he said to Krebs: "Chief of Staff, this is not enough. I think it's better to immediately report this to the Berlin High Command, hoping that they will send us more reinforcements. ”

"What, inform the High Command in Berlin about this?" Krebs couldn't help but be stunned when he heard Moder say this. It took a long time before he persuaded: "Your Excellency Marshal, we are fully capable of suppressing the riots in Warsaw, so I don't think there is any need to inform Berlin, right?" ”

Moder, who was listening with an extension on the side, although he felt that this amount of troops to reinforce the garrison in Warsaw was a bit too little, but there was no way, and the powerful offensive of the Soviet army made the strength of the German 2nd and 9th armies seriously insufficient. So after the end of the call with Foreman, he said to Krebs: "Chief of Staff, this is not enough. I think it's better to immediately report this to the Berlin High Command, hoping that they will send us more reinforcements. ”

"What, inform the High Command in Berlin about this?" Krebs couldn't help but be stunned when he heard Moder say this. It took a long time before he persuaded: "Your Excellency Marshal, we are fully capable of suppressing the riots in Warsaw, so I don't think there is any need to inform Berlin, right?" ”