While waiting for the verdict to be pronounced at dawn, Vlasov felt more and more that he had been right. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Forward positions reported the penetration of small German units into the east bank of the Dnieper, which had never been seen in the previous days of confrontation.

As soon as Rommel's troops approached, the German troops on the other side of the Dnieper River engaged in such small actions, and the implication was self-evident.

"Send a telegram to the Front Command, and tomorrow morning the Germans will launch a general offensive."

Vlasov sent telegram after telegram to his superiors, unaware that his superior, Admiral Kirponos, was under even greater pressure.

The XII Army and the XVVI Mechanized Corps were defeated by Guderian and retreated to the Krementyug to Dnepropetrovsk for the first generation, defending with their backs to the Dnieper.

And these three forces had to face Guderian's Fifth Panzer Army and Germany's Twelfth Army.

All indications are that this section of the line will also be judged by the Germans early tomorrow morning.

Vlasov was unaware of the pressure Kirponos was under, but as he waited for years, he soon felt a greater pressure than Kirponos.

"Emergency, the German army that captured Hrybinka seems to be coming at us." The chief of staff hurriedly said to Vlasov.

"What's going on?" Vlasov asked.

"Shortly after the departure of the reconnaissance troops, Herebinka's troops made one last phone call and lost contact with us completely. The reconnaissance unit had just sent a telegram that they had met some soldiers who had escaped from Hrybinka. They can conclude that the Germans, having captured Hrybinka, are marching south, most likely coming at us. ”

"Or maybe it's coming for the 295th Infantry Division." Vlasov said quietly.

The chief of staff stared at the map and said worriedly: "Yes, the left flank of the 295th Infantry Division will also be attacked, these Germans are too hateful." ”

"Now is not the time to curse the Germans, order the city defense troops to strengthen the defenses, we are facing an enemy with E-40 tanks, and then notify the 295th Infantry Division and let them keep a close eye on their left flank, the most dangerous is them." Vlasov said.

With Vlasov's order, the whole city of Zolotonosa fell into agitation, and groups of Soviet soldiers poured out of the city, fortified and mined in the north of the city・・・・・・

When Zolotonosha's Russian troops jumped at the sudden appearance of the German troops, Rommel was also worried.

During the march, Rommel kept in touch with Schwebenburg at all times to understand the enemy situation around the XXIV Panzer Corps.

A telegram from Schwebenburg showed that the situation of the XXIV Panzer Army was not optimistic.

First, the Soviet troops from the north tracked down Lubne and were preparing for an attack overnight.

In the direction of Khorol in the southeast, a large number of armored units of the Soviet army also appeared.

To the southwest, the defensive positions of the Soviet troops were found, blocked on the road to Cherkasy.

"It's a good thing we left early, otherwise we would be in the same encirclement as the rest of the troops, the Russians."

Rommel said to Adjutant Helmut.

"The Russians would never have imagined that we would suddenly appear at their headquarters." Helmut said.

"yes, though, I have some new ideas now. We're not going to their headquarters, we're going to go in a different direction. ”

Rommel's armored car came to an abrupt halt on the side of the road, and soon there was one more person in the armored car, the commander of the 3rd Motorized Rifle Regiment, Colonel Drake Resettu (played by reader Drake Hitler).

"Immediately stop the troops, then turn around and move east." Rommel said.

"Why?"

"Our plan is going to be changed, you immediately contact General Schweppenburg, and ask him to send the 4th Panzer Division to launch an attack in the southwest direction, attack the Soviet positions head-on, and we flank and coordinate the attack, break the encircled situation as soon as possible, and then rush to the river in one breath to cooperate with the 11th Army's crossing of the river. That Vlasov, let him live a little longer. Rommel said.

"Having lost the battle and losing the Dnieper, Stalin will not let him go." Colonel Reserthu said.

"This kind of thing, let the Russians have a headache for themselves. All we have to do is to break through the Dnieper line. Rommel said with a smile.

About an hour later, in Vlasov's headquarters, the chief of staff received a telegram from the communications staff officer, frowned and said: "The reconnaissance unit sent a telegram that the German army had turned, and they were heading for the 295th Division." ”

"We can't sit back and watch the positions of the 295th Division be broken through, we have to rescue the 295th Infantry Division, you immediately send people to mobilize troops, at least one battalion of T-34, if you can have KV-1, it would be better to have the corresponding infantry and artillery."

Behind the lenses of Vlasov's glasses, a murderous aura burst out.

"Let the reconnaissance troops keep an eye on this German army, and when this German army launches an attack on the 295th Division, we will attack from their flanks or from behind."

"Rommel was so bold that he dared to let this unit move alone from the main force." said the chief of staff.

Vlasov was silent, just nodded.

・・・・・・

The town of Karisfoka is twenty-seven kilometres northeast of Zolotonosha.

After the capture of this town, Rommel set up the temporary command of the battle group here.

"The troops are in position, the 4th Panzer Division has made contact with us, and they will attack at 4:30." Colonel Reserthu said.

"Very well, you move quickly, but there is no need for us to leave a battalion of troops in this town and send all the troops out, so that the impact can be more powerful and break through the enemy's position as soon as possible. Only a few regimental headquarters guards will be left here. Rommel said.

"Mr. Admiral, we are now in the rear of the enemy, surrounded by Russians, and we have exchanged fire with Russians along the way, and our whereabouts have been exposed. There is a good chance that the Russians will come and encircle us, and we will have to keep our reserves・・・・・・" said Colonel Resetu, embarrassed.

"And keep me safe, don't you?" Rommel asked.

"Yes, I have to keep you safe, and I have to keep the artillery positions safe." Colonel Reserthu said.

After staring at each other like a for half a minute, Rommel saw the determination in the other party's eyes, weighed it and said, "Well, Mr. Colonel, this is your regiment, and I respect your authority as the commander of the regiment." ”

Colonel Resertus breathed a sigh of relief and happily saluted Rommel.

"Thank you for your support, Mr. Admiral."

When the two men reached an agreement, they did not know that a powerful force was gathering in the northern part of the city of Zolotonosha, and the target was none other than the town of Karisfoka, where Rommel was located.

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PS: There is only this chapter today, and it will be updated tomorrow. (To be continued.) )