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Shederikov, apparently more anxious than Bandeleyev, could not wait to ask me: "Comrade division commander, can I go back and assemble troops to prepare for the transfer?" ”

It seemed that the two of them were a little carried away, and they actually wanted to leave, so I hurriedly poured a basin of cold water on them, "Deputy division commander, Lieutenant Colonel Sederikov, please be sensible to the two of you." At present, we have only reached a consensus with the commander of the Don Front that we will not join divisions, but what the troops should do next depends on what orders are given to us by the headquarters of the group army. ”

As soon as I said this, the expressions on the faces of the two men darkened, and I guess they also thought about whether we could withdraw in time from the possible encirclement of the German troops, and the initiative was in the hands of the commander of the army group, Chuikov.

After a short silence, Bandeleyev asked tentatively: "Comrade division commander, do you see if we can send a telegram to the army headquarters and report to them the details of our situation here." Look at what kind of decision will Comrade Commander make when he understands our situation? ”

After listening to his advice, he slowly shook his head and said, "Comrade Deputy Division Commander, don't forget that the commander's orders are not allowed to be discussed, they can only be executed. Seeing the depressed looks on the two of them, I hurriedly said comfortingly, "But don't worry too much, since General Rokossovsky has clearly pointed out in the telegram that meeting the division is an unavoidable task. Compared to Commander Chuikov after understanding the specific situation. The right decision will also be made. ”

I turned to Shederikov and said, "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel. Did all the armored forces move to the rear of the heights? ”

"Yes. Comrade division commander. Shederikov replied in the affirmative: "I have ordered all the tanks and armored vehicles to return to the rear of the heights, and at this moment they should be replenishing ammunition and fuel." ”

"Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, you did a great job." After complimenting him, I ordered: "Go back now and call the commander of the armored forces, and I will talk to them." If we really want to transfer, the armored forces can have an unexpected effect. ”

Bandeleyev looked at the back of Shederikov leaving, and said to me thoughtfully: "Comrade division commander, do you mean that you are ready to break through that line of defense of the Germans with armored forces?" ”

"That's right. Comrade Deputy Division Commander. In front of Bandailayev, I expressed my worries, "From here to Mamayev Gang, almost all of them are steppes with flat rivers, lacking great defensive depth. The Germans would not have failed to see this, and they would not have been unaware that we might use the captured armored forces to carry out a surprise attack on their defensive positions. So I would like to have a good conversation with the commander of the armored forces and try to open a safe passage for the large forces in the shortest possible time, so that we can return to the Mamayev Heights smoothly. ”

It didn't take long. Shederikov then returned to the command post. He didn't come alone, he came with him. There were also Lieutenant Colonel Koska, Captain Nikolai, Captain Sherebryanny, Major Terenkov, and a familiar commander.

Shedelikov called the commander in front of me and introduced me: "Comrade division commander, let me introduce you, this Lieutenant Prulli, the commander of the armored forces, turned out to be the commander of a tank company under Captain Nikolai. ”

After listening to the introduction, I called Captain Nikolai to the front of me every day with a frown, and asked him strangely: "Comrade Captain, I have come to ask you." Didn't your tank company be assigned to the command of the tank battalion in the first place, why is your tank company commander here? ”

Nikolai shrugged his shoulders and replied somewhat helplessly: "Comrade division commander, this is the case. At that time, Lieutenant Prulli and his men drove tanks to the tank battalion to report, but the battalion commander only left three tanks, saying that the tank soldiers were enough, so he sent them back. I had no choice, so I made them temporary infantrymen. ”

Although when I first heard this, I was particularly dissatisfied with the acting commander of the tank battalion, Major Prikhodko, I was relieved when I thought of the results achieved by this armored unit in the past two days. If it weren't for Major Prikhodko, the commander who had just been rescued from the prisoner of war camp, who had just been rescued from the prisoner of war camp, where would I have found such a suitable armored force personnel? I patted Lieutenant Prulli on the shoulder and said in a friendly manner, "Comrade Lieutenant, you and your men have done well in these two days of fighting. When we get back to Mamayev Heights, I'll give you credit. ”

"Is it true, Comrade Division?" When I said this, Lieutenant Prulley, who was holding my shoulder, shuddered unconsciously, and then stammered: "Can those of us who have been lackeys for the Germans also receive meritorious awards?" ”

As soon as Lieutenant Prulli spoke, the entire command post fell silent. I knew in my heart that, apart from me and Bandeleyev, the rest of the people were either from the Gulag or the correctional camps, and there were even people like Nikolai and Lieutenant Prulli who had served the Germans and were always worried about their unknown future.

I removed my hand from Lieutenant Prulley's shoulder, swept my gaze over all the commanders, and said in a firm tone, "Of course it's true. I don't care what you have done or done before, as long as you have done meritorious service in defending the sacred motherland, then you should be rewarded. ”

As soon as I finished speaking, the silence in the room was broken by the telegraph operator: "Comrade division commander, it's a telegram from the political commissar. ”

Kirillov's telegram was relatively long, informing the basic situation of the German army's frenzied offensive in the city and at the Mamayev Heights. The most dangerous part of our division's defense area is naturally the 107.5 height, although in the German artillery bombardment, all the surface fortifications on the north side of the high ground were destroyed, but the surviving commanders and fighters still relied on the many craters on the hillside, stubbornly fighting the enemy. But the Germans dispatched too many troops, coupled with the ferocity of fire, the loss of the 10.5 heights was only a matter of time.

After reading Kirillov's telegram, I seemed to see the scene of the commanders and fighters of the independent division remaining at the Mamayev post fighting with the Germans, and I wanted to break through the obstacles of the Germans and return to the heights now, and teach the Germans a hard lesson. But at this moment, we can only think about it, not to mention that the last order of the higher authorities has not been issued, even if we have more than 2,000 troops, it is not an easy task to transfer as much as possible, although we have sixty or seventy trucks, but so many baggage, wounded, and prisoners, all of which must be transferred with the troops, and their storage will inevitably slow down the march speed of the entire army. (A good event for pie in the sky, cool mobile phones are waiting for you!) Follow from ~ Dian/Chinese network public account (WeChat add friends - add public account - enter ddxiaoshuo), participate now! Everyone has a prize, now pay attention to ddxiaoshuo WeChat public account! (To be continued......)