Kilponos thought of the hidden dangers of the fortification exercises, "This is too close to the front line, and the Germans can appear here at any time during the acting." Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Manturov actually thought of this, and the fortress they were in was located outside the "Manturov" line, the first line of defense in the Volynsky New City fortress area, where the Germans could appear at any time.

"I have thought about this," Manturov immediately thought of a suitable place for the exercise, "the fortifications in the fortified area of the Volynsky New City are divided into two rows, the first row is the one we are in now, and the second row is located on the east bank of the Sluch River, I think everyone knows this.

Conducting exercises in the first row of fortresses would have to risk the German advance at any time, while the second row of defense lines was protected by the first platoon, which was relatively safe and suitable for exercises. ”

Kirponos nodded and agreed, "So be it." ”

"So, how did the drill work? Is it like in previous dramas, where the participating troops are divided into two groups? "The Chief of Staff of the South-Western Front, Pulkaev, immediately thought of another question.

Manturov thought for a moment and replied: "Yes, as in the past, the troops participating in the exercises were divided into two groups, the first group was the Soviet Red Army defending the fortress, and the second group played the role of the German fortress commando. ”

"Who are the forces on both sides? By whom? And which comrades are the directors made up of? The Chief of Operations, Colonel Baglamyan, asked further.

Manturov looked at the military deployment map on the table and said: "The one who participated in the garrison of that area should be the 135th Infantry Division of the 5th Army. The defense was carried out by the troops of the 135th Division, under the command of the division commander Comrade Smekhotrov (Ф.N.Смехотворов) and the commander of the 5th Army, Comrade Potapov.

And the unit responsible for playing the role of the German commando was composed of some sappers and light artillery of the 87 Infantry Division, which I personally commanded. ”

"Under your command?" Chief of Staff Pulkaev looked at the young military commissar in front of him with the eyes of a junior, and said: "Comrade military commissar, it's not that I don't believe in your abilities. It's just that I think it's better for you to stay in the director's team and judge the process of the exercise. ”

"Comrade Pulkaev, I am more familiar with the tactics of the Germans, so let me command the 'German Fortress Commando'. As for the composition of the director team, it's up to you to decide. Manturov gave the only reason he could say.

Originally, neither Kirponos, nor Bagramyan, nor Pulkaev felt that Manturov, a political commissar who was a government official, was familiar with the German tactics, but in the previous battles, this inexperienced commissar actually made an accurate judgment on the situation and tactics of the German army, and almost no one doubted his understanding of the German tactics.

"Alright then, let's settle it." Kirponos concluded, "The 'German Commando' was commanded by Comrade Manturov consisting of engineers and artillery of the 87th Division, and the 135th Division was defended under the command of Comrades Potapov and Smekhotrov. As for the selection of the director team, it will be composed of us (Kirponos, Pulkaev, Bagramyan). ”

Manturov nodded and said, "Okay, let's go back and prepare now." ”

At this time, the deputy head of the Political Department of the South-Western Front, Katya Voroshilova-Manturovna, came over and said to Manturov: "Volodya, you want to participate in the exercises?" ”

"Yes."

Katya took Manturov's hand and said, "I'm going to participate too!" ”

"You want to participate?" Manturov showed a surprised expression, he never thought that his wife would actually participate in this military exercise.

"How? Can't I participate? ”

Kirponos cast a serious, slightly serious gaze on Katya, "Comrade Voroshilova, do you really want to participate in this exercise?" ”

Katia nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes." ”

"Alright then, you can join the director team too." Kirponos didn't want this beauty to participate in the exercises, but for the sake of Manturov and Marshal Voroshilov, he didn't dare to offend this beauty, so he had to let her participate in the exercises as a director.

However, Katia, who is looking for excitement, does not want to be a soy sauce viewer in the director's team, she wants to participate in this simulated battle and fight side by side with her husband. "Together with Volodya, I will play the role of a German commando and participate in the exercise mission of attacking the fortress."

"Comrade Voroshilova, you have to think clearly." Colonel Baglamyan, the chief of operations and the future Marshal of the Soviet Union, said: "The battlefield is not where women should be. IMHO, I have the impression that you lack combat experience and have not received sufficient military training. I hope you can consider your personal safety and your own abilities before making a decision. ”

"Comrade Baghramyan, I thought about it." Katia explained: "I didn't have formal military training, but that didn't mean I couldn't go to war.

When I was very young, I started to practice guns and later started learning martial arts techniques. Since the age of 16, he has been hunting with his father, and once hunted a large bear. In terms of marksmanship, in terms of combat ability, I am no worse than a recruit. ”

Kilponos, Pulkaev, and Bagramyan all set their sights on Manturov, hoping that he would say a few words to persuade his wife not to participate in the exercise.

"Alright then, Katyusha, you join my assault team and attack the line with me. When the time comes, I hope you will be safe and it is best to stay with me. However, Manturov did not prevent his wife from participating in the exercises. On the contrary, he also followed Katya's wishes and arranged her to play the commando team and fight side by side with him.

Both Kirponos, Pulkaev, and Bagramyan were surprised by Manturov's response. Although they were all against allowing Katya to participate in the exercises, for the sake of Manturov's face as a military commissar, they had no choice but to obediently obey, perhaps he had his own considerations.

Katia also saw their worries in the eyes of several generals, so she added: "Please rest assured, comrades, I promise to complete the task." ”

? (To be continued.) )