This is also the advantage of the proximity of the line of defense to Moscow.

Although the railway line around Moscow on the front line had been blown up by the Germans and even blocked by artillery fire, the Soviet army could still use Moscow as a relay point for the transportation of troops and equipment.

For example, the railway and road between Volokolamsk and Tula were blocked by German artillery fire, and the Soviets could return to Moscow from Volokolamsk and then from Moscow to Tula.

This has the added advantage of being that the closer you get to Moscow from the back of the line, the denser the air defense becomes stronger: not only is there anti-aircraft fire such as anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns scattered everywhere, but there are also countless anti-aircraft balloons and steel cables, which are like a net woven over Moscow to keep German planes out...... German fighters and bombers wanted to bomb Moscow only from a high altitude, but approaching from a high altitude did not play much role.

More importantly, at this time, because of the severe logistical situation of the German army, this kind of bombing, which did not play much role, had gradually decreased.

Especially in recent times...... In order to ensure the smooth conduct of the parade on Red Square, Zhukov increased the density of anti-aircraft fire around Moscow, and transferred two more divisions of air force to defend around it.

Zhukov's promise to Stalin was: "At the parade, promise not to let a single enemy fighter plane fly over Moscow!" ”

Shulka also took advantage of this...... At least during this time the skies over Moscow were safe, which made it possible for the 4th Tank Brigade to maneuver by train.

Early morning of the sixth day.

Major Gavrilov and Shulka patrolled the front line with several guards...... This is the task given to them by Rokossovsky.

"Your deeds have spread throughout the army!" Rokossovsky said to the two: "They call you heroes from Brest, and in between battles they always discuss the battles you have fought. If you can go to the front line for a turn, I think it will be a great help to the morale of our army! ”

Originally, Shulka wanted to refuse on the grounds that he had a mission...... Actually, this is not an excuse, the 4th Tank Brigade does have a task.

But after thinking about it, the purpose of this trip was to let the Germans know that the 4th Tank Brigade was in Volokolamsk, and the "showing up" of the 2 people of the 4th Tank Brigade would only be good for the plan.

So he didn't hesitate anymore and responded.

Sure enough, this is more effective than the T34 going to the battlefield...... Soon the Soviet troops on the entire front knew that the 4th Tank Brigade was fighting with them in Volokolamsk.

Then, as soon as the Germans attacked, they would take a few prisoners at will, and they would tell the Germans: "Yes, the 4th tank brigade is in Volokolamsk!" ”

Of course, this was not something Shulka and Major Gavrilov had to think about, at this time they were busy dealing with the fighters at the front.

"Welcome, heroes of Brest!"

"You're Comrade Shulka, aren't you?"

"We've seen your picture, Comrade Shulka!"

……

As soon as the two went to the front, they were constantly greeted by people, and they focused more on Shulka.

Major Gavrilov joked with Shulka for this: "I think you should go ahead, because I have become your henchman!" ”

This made Shulka feel embarrassed, and Major Gavrilov laughed: "Don't worry, Shulka...... I won't be jealous of you for that! ”

Saying that, he patted Shulka on the shoulder: "You are our pride, Brest, the 333rd regiment, and even the pride of the USSR!" ”

Shulka was stunned, he had never thought of Soviet pride, but he did seem to be moving in that direction now.

The two of them drilled into an anti-artillery hole one after the other, and immediately a foul smell came to their nostrils.

There were many such anti-artillery holes in the fortifications of the front, which were generally located relatively far back and were connected to the trenches by communication trenches. The width is about twice that of the trench, and the top is covered with logs horizontally and vertically, with a layer of soil, and then a horizontal layer and a vertical layer, and if possible, it can be paved again.

The fortifications thus constructed were quite strong, and if it were not for a direct hit from a large-caliber howitzer, it would have been fine.

It was often used as a transit point for ammunition and the evacuation of the wounded, as well as a resting place for soldiers during battles.

Inevitably, the air inside was very poor, with the smell of blood, gunsmoke, smoke, alcohol, and even feces.

But these Shulka and Major Gavrilov were used to it, so they didn't say much.

This is the third place where Major Gavrilov and Shulka patrolled.

Compared to the previous patrol, it was embarrassing that there was no one in sight in the pitch black, and the soldiers couldn't see Shulka, so they didn't react to the arrival of the two, thinking that they were just a few soldiers who wanted to squeeze in to rest.

"Comrades, are you all right?" Major Gavrilov asked.

"Do you think we're okay?" One of the soldiers immediately retorted.

"So, please tell me what's wrong with you!" Major Gavrilov stepped forward, then pulled a flashlight from his backpack and shone it in the direction from which the sound came.

Appearing in the aperture of the flashlight was a soldier with a bandage on his head, who first blocked the flashlight with his hand, and when he got used to it, he replied, "Can you turn off the flashlight?" I think you've seen what's wrong with me! ”

Major Gavrilov turned off the flashlight and asked: "Shrapnel?" ”

"Yes!" The wounded replied: "There is a small piece of my wound that remains!" ”

"I'm sorry!" Major Gavrilov said: "But I believe that it will be fine, we will defeat the Germans......"

"Can you tell me anything else?" Another wounded soldier interrupted Major Gavrilov: "We are more concerned about whether we will survive until tomorrow!" ”

Shulka couldn't help but retort: "Does it make any difference? If the Germans could not be defeated...... How long do you think you'll live? ”

The wounded were silent.

After a while, one of the wounded said, "You don't know, you have a healthy body, but you only occasionally walk around the battlefield and ask, 'Are you okay?' Then he turned around and left, leaving nothing behind......

"Oh, really?" Major Gavrilov couldn't help laughing: "Shulka, they treat us like officers who have never been to the battlefield!" ”

"Shulka?" Several people in the darkness couldn't help but exclaim.

Then someone shone a flashlight at the two of them, and they couldn't help but be silent when the flashlight hit Shulka's face.