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Our deduction on the map is neither a sand table deduction nor a war game deduction, but only a discussion of various problems that may arise during the attack on Kharkov, and talk about their own views, so there is no need to consider the influence of terrain and topography on the restrictions on marching and the effect of firepower, and the data on war casualties between different scales and arms are different.

I roughly remember how Manstein had lined up his troops in Kharkiv, so when it was my turn to introduce the German defenses, it was my deployment with only a slight change. I looked at Chistyakov and said: "Comrade Deputy Commander, if I were German, in addition to consolidating the fortifications of Kharkov, I would have focused my defense on the north side of the city. Look here," I pointed to Kharkov and continued, "because the east and west sides of the city are forests and swamps, and it will be very difficult for your large army to make a detour, so I only need to throw in a small number of troops to block your way." Directly north of the city, the terrain is flat, which is conducive to the deployment of mechanized troops, so I will use this as a defensive point. ”

When I had finished speaking, I glanced up at Chistyakov and saw that he was staring blankly at the map without speaking, so I continued: "I will build five lines of defense in the area of the area north of Kharkov, each consisting of several trenches, which are connected by lines of communication. I will reinforce the civil and engineering fire points on the position to reduce the possibility of collapse after being shelled. And all the stone buildings behind the position will be converted into strongholds by me, and artillery will be placed underneath. Machine guns and submachine guns are deployed above......"

When I said this, Akhromeyev could not help but interject: "Comrade commander, isn't this kind of stronghold you talking about a copy of our defense of Stalingrad during the war?" The point is, will the Germans transform the strongholds into new types of fortifications of the kind we are familiar with? ”

"That's for sure, Comrade Major." I looked at Akhromeyev and said: "When I was the division commander, you were the division chief of staff. It should be known what the Germans paid for our fortifications. Therefore, I estimate that the Germans, after capturing such fortifications, will definitely send someone to study them carefully. Now they will definitely use such fortifications in large quantities in order to keep Kharkov. ”

"Comrade Commander, then what should we do with these fortifications?" Akhromeyev asked curiously.

I understood that it would cost great sacrifices to send troops to fight the Germans in these fortifications, so I replied simply: "The solution is very simple, just shoot at close range with artillery and blow down the building." This will reduce the losses of our troops in the event of an offensive. ”

"Comrade commander, you must know that the number of tank brigades at our disposal is also quite large." Chistyakov confidently said: "If our tank brigades, after the preparation of artillery fire, launch an attack on the enemy's defensive positions in a powerful assault formation, I do not think that such fortifications will be able to block our path." ”

"Comrade Deputy Commander," listening to him speak with such confidence, my mind somehow remembered the famous battle of the Zelauf Heights, a powerful offensive launched by the superior Soviet troops. It was crushed under the stubborn defense of the Germans, and the attacking forces suffered heavy losses. In addition to the infantry, hundreds of tanks and self-propelled guns turned into scrap metal. Thinking of this, I directly poured cold water on him, "Have you forgotten the anti-tank forces of the German army?" Will they watch our tanks, passing through their outlying positions? If our army wants to break through their outlying positions, it will definitely have to pay a price beyond our imagination. If the retreat of the German army is completely cut off by us. They will resist to the end. Even if we do enter the city, it will be a protracted street battle similar to the Battle of Stalingrad. ”

As soon as I spoke, the entire headquarters fell silent.

Seeing this, Kirillov hurriedly came out and said, "Comrade Deputy Commander. Lida is just analyzing what may happen on the battlefield, and she definitely doesn't mean anything about you, so don't be careful. ”

After looking at me, Chistyakov said with some confusion: "Comrade commander, the situation you have assumed does exist in theory. However, at the moment the main forces of the German army have been drained, and I think that the German troops in Kharkov are limited in number, and it will be difficult for them to resist the combined attack of our four armies. So I think your worries are completely unnecessary, not even necessary. ”

"Comrade Deputy Commander," I said patiently to him, "I am only analyzing to you what may happen on the battlefield. In my experience, what I have just said is not alarmist, but entirely possible. Perhaps the Germans' defenses close to the ground north of Kharkov were even stronger than I have suggested. Therefore, if our army wants to storm Kharkov from the north, it will inevitably pay a high price, and it may even deprive the troops of the ability to assault and attack. ”

With my words, there was a brief silence in the Dye Headquarters again.

Chistyakov, probably seeing that I was being particularly stubborn in this regard, closed his mouth in amusement, and did not argue with me any further. Maybe he knew in his heart that on his first day in office, he would have a fight with me, the top boss, and even if I didn't care about it, it would have an impact on his reputation. Those who know understand that we are disagreeing on the next strategy; People who don't know the inside story will say that he doesn't know how to respect his superiors, and he is not even familiar with the environment, so he actually sings a duet with his superiors.

Kirillov, as a commander of the same level as the two of us, came out again to play a round at such a time, he coughed lightly, and said with a smile: "Okay, Lida and Comrade Deputy Commander, everyone is here to defeat the fascist invaders, but there are differences in their own ways of dealing with them, and it is common to have differences in work, so there is no need to be so saber-rattling." ”

Seeing that Kirillov had set a step for himself, Chistyakov hurriedly said: "Comrade Military Commissar is right, I have always respected Comrade Commander, and the argument I just had with her was just some small differences in the concept of operation. However, we do not yet know the situation of the enemy. The analysis carried out was inaccurate. I think it is still necessary to wait for the scouts to come back and understand the strength and defensive deployment of the German army, so that we can formulate an offensive plan that does not deviate from reality. ”

Chistyakov and I only had differences in operational philosophy, and there were no personal grudges, on the contrary, we used to get along very well when we worked together. So when I saw that the other party took the initiative to show favor to me, I waved my hand and took the initiative to conciliate: "Comrade Deputy Commander, you have just come to us today to take up your post, and we should treat you well. After saying that, I turned my head and asked Akhromeyev, "Chief of Staff, can you get some food for the deputy commander?" ”

When Akhromeyev, who played the role of an orderly, left, I looked at Chistyakov, who was sitting next to me. He asked with concern: "Comrade Deputy Commander, are your injuries all healed?" ”

Chistyakov nodded, smiled and said, "Okay, all right." He looked around, met everyone's eyes, and then said, "When I was in a car accident and was taken to the hospital, I heard from the doctor that I had broken four ribs. At that time, I thought that the injury was quite serious, and I would have to lie in the hospital for at least half a year. Only two weeks later. I was discharged. Then he recuperated in the city of Moscow for a while, and just today he received a call from Marshal Zhukov. Saying that the deputy commander of the Sixth Guards Army was wounded, I was asked to immediately rush to Belgorod to take over this position. ”

Hearing him say that, I couldn't help but feel a little guilty in my heart. Not only did he replace him as the commander of the group army, but he also let him, who had not long recovered from his injuries, travel for more than ten hours in a car and rushed here from Moscow without stopping.

Kirillov waited for Chistyakov to finish. Then he asked with concern: "Comrade Deputy Commander, I wonder when the new military commissar will take office?" ”

"The new military commissar?" Chistyakov was a little confused when he heard Kirillov say this, and he asked in confusion: "Comrade Kirillov, are you going to be transferred somewhere else?" ”

Kirillov listened to him say so. Shaking his head in a panic, he explained: "Comrade Deputy Commander, I don't think it is appropriate to be the military commissar of the group army with my qualifications and rank. A more suitable person should be appointed to handle this mistake, such as the original military commissar who was the most suitable candidate. ”

"Comrade Kirillov, he can't come!" Chistyakov sighed and said: "He broke his leg in a car accident, and it is estimated that he will have to lie in bed for half a year, even if he recovers, I estimate that the possibility of him returning to the army is very small." ”

When I heard Chistyakov say that the former military commissar would not come back to replace Kirillov, I was secretly relieved in my heart, after all, I had partnered with Kirillov for so long, and we had a tacit understanding with each other. If a new military commissar comes at this time, then there will be a relatively long run-in process, which is difficult for me to accept.

"Comrade Military Commissar," I continued, "since your superiors have appointed you to the post of Military Commissar of our group army, they have recognized your abilities, so you can continue to work with peace of mind until your superiors appoint a new candidate." I would like to join you in commanding the troops into Berlin! ”

Perhaps it was my last words that worked, and Kirillov, who was always a little out of shape today, finally returned to normal. He nodded vigorously and said with a serious expression, "Okay, Leda, since you say so, then I will be your partner with peace of mind." I'm going to watch with my own eyes as our troops storm Berlin and smash the old nest of the fascist bandits to shreds. ”

After waiting for Kirillov to finish speaking, Chistyakov said to me with a smile: "Comrade commander, it seems that you are full of confidence in our final victory in the war. ”

"Yes, Comrade Deputy Commander." I politely replied: "Although we were beaten by the Germans in the early stages of the war because of our lack of preparation, the two years of war allowed our commanders and fighters to grow up rapidly. From now on, it is time for the situation on the battlefield to become our offensive and defensive enemy. ”

"When do you think we can storm Berlin?" Chistyakov asked curiously.

"The representative of Germany signed the instrument of surrender on May 7, 1945, and the instrument of surrender came into force on the 8th." Hearing Chistyakov's question, such an answer immediately came to my mind. Of course, I just know these things, and if I tell them, I will definitely be treated as a psychopath. And if my prophecy were in perfect agreement with history, I would have guessed that someone from the Ministry of Internal Affairs would have come to me and asked, "Why can you say exactly the date of the surrender of the Germans?" "I don't want to ruin my future because of a casual remark.

I pretended to think about it for a long time, and finally said in an uncertain tone: "Although the German army was heavily damaged by our army in Kursk and Belgorod, after all, their strength is still there, so it is also very difficult for us to achieve a final victory in a short time." This war may continue for another two or three years, and then the end of fascism will come. At this moment, Akhromeyev walked in with a plate of food, and I pointed to him as if I had seen a savior, and said: "Comrade Deputy Commander, the major has brought us food, let's talk while we eat." ”

Fortunately, Chistyakov did not get to the bottom of the problem and asked me what the theoretical basis for what I said was, but had a supper with us. After eating for a while, he suddenly asked me again: "Comrade commander, I want to know, if you command the troops to attack Kharkov, how would you fight?" ”

I moved aside the plate with slices of bread and dry sausages in front of me, revealing the obscured map, and then I pointed to where Kharkov was and said to Chistyakov: "Comrade Deputy Commander, if I were to direct the attack, I would place two army groups north of Kharkov and carry out a non-stop feint to create an illusion for the enemy to think that we would choose this direction for the breakthrough." And I sent an army group to move west of Kharkov, detouring back to the left flank of the German army, shorting the Kharkov-Poltava railway, and then launching an attack on the city from the west and southwest. ”

After listening to me, Chistyakov stared at the map for a while, and then asked his question, "What should we do if the Germans see that we are only feinting in the north and mobilize troops to resist our attack?" ”

"It's easy." I confidently said: "As soon as the Germans attempt to move their troops to the west and southwest of Kharkov to meet the attack of our troops, I will let the two armies north of Kharkov change from a feint attack to a strong attack, and firmly pin down the enemy's main forces here, so as to achieve the attempt to prevent the German army from mobilizing troops." ”

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