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Although I repeatedly ordered Seryukin to plant the red flag on the commanding heights of the city, for me, who had never been to Belgorod, I did not know where this commanding height was, but I habitually gave him such an order.

Putting down the phone, I thought about it for a while, and dialed the division headquarters of the 90th Guards Division again. As soon as I heard a voice coming from the microphone, I said domineeringly: "I'm Oshanina, immediately let Colonel Chernov answer the phone." ”

The person who answered the phone was stunned for a moment, and then said in a little panic: "Comrade commander, please wait a moment, I will ask the division commander to answer the phone immediately." ”

Soon, Chernov's loud voice came from the microphone: "Hello, Comrade Commander, I'm Chernov, what instructions do you have?" ”

"Colonel Seryugin's troops have stormed Belgorod, do you know?"

"See." After giving me an affirmative answer, Chernov said in a somewhat anxious tone: "Comrade commander, I beg you to let our division also participate in the attack!" I assure you that after our division stormed into the city, it would definitely not achieve any less results than that of Seryukin's. ”

The purpose of my call was to get his troops to participate in the offensive as well, so that Seryukin's troops would not be beaten out under the frantic counterattack of the Germans. At this moment, he took the initiative to make this request, and I also pushed the boat and said: "Comrade Colonel, since you are so eager to fight, what are you still doing in a daze? Why don't you lead your troops into the city? ”

"Yes. Comrade Commander. "Chernov heard me so readily accede to his request. After excitedly shouting "Ula". Then he said to me, "I will go and gather my troops and rush into the city." ”

After Danilov waited for me to put down the phone, he said with a smile: "Comrade commander, the attack launched by the Chernov division on Belgorod yesterday afternoon ended in failure, and the commanders and fighters of the whole division are holding back a fire in their hearts. Now that you have them involved in the assault on the city, you are sure that they will be able to burst out with extraordinary combat power. ”

"I hope so." Although I knew in my heart that Belgorod would fall completely into the hands of our army today, I did not say it. Instead, he called the headquarters of the Front, ready to report the good news to Zhukov, who was staying there.

When Zhukov heard me say that the troops of the 89th Guards Division had taken the lead in charging Belgorod, he smiled and said: "Lida, thank you for this good news you have brought me, and I also have good news to tell you. Just a few minutes earlier, General Konev had called me to say that his 305th Division, which belonged to the 69th Army, had also stormed into the city from the north and was engaged in street fighting with the Germans. And General Shumilov's Guards 7th Army, too, successfully crossed the Severodonets River. An onslaught is being launched from the east of the city. Finally, he asked again. By the way, I remember that you deployed three Guards divisions to the northwest of the city, and now how many Guards divisions are rushing into the city? ”

"Report to Comrade Marshal," I replied respectfully, "at the moment Colonel Seryokin's 89th Guards Division, and Colonel Chernov's 90th Guards Division, have rushed into Belgorod. The 77th Guards Division and the 13th Guards Division of General Rodimtsev were jointly carrying out the task of cutting off the communication between the Germans and the Tomarovka area. ”

"Putting the 77th Guards Division into battle, the German army in Tomarovka is only a matter of time before it is completely annihilated under the blow of our strong forces, and it is no longer possible to draw enough troops to reinforce it." After Zhukov gave the order, he added: "Please tell the three division commanders that in recognition of their heroic performance in this battle, when the battle is over, I will not only award them medals, but also promote the three of them to the rank of general." ”

"Thank you, thank you, Comrade Marshal." I have been in this time and space for almost two years, and naturally understand that the more senior officers in a unit, the more important the higher authorities attach to this unit, and I was overjoyed to hear Zhukov offer such a reward, and hurriedly expressed my attitude to him: "Please rest assured, I believe that these three division commanders will achieve more brilliant results in the next battles." ”

"Comrade commander, I just heard Marshal Zhukov say that after this battle is over, how many division commanders will be promoted?" Danilov asked, somewhat surprised: "Is this true?" ”

"Of course it's true, Comrade Deputy Commander." After answering his question, I continued to instruct him: "Please call the headquarters of the army group and ask Bezikov to transfer the headquarters here." If I had not miscalculated, our command would soon have to continue its advance to the south. ”

When Danilov called Bezikov, I picked up the phone again, called the headquarters of the 77th Guards Division, and ordered the commander of the division, Colonel Askalepov, to lead his troops and rush into the city behind the other two Guards Divisions.

Hearing my order, Askarebov hesitated and said: "Comrade commander, if all our divisions rush into the city, then who will complete the task of cutting off the lines of communication of the German troops?" ”

Seeing that he was a little hesitant to hear the order, I repeated the task to him again: "Comrade Colonel, this task is to be completed by the 13th Guards Division, and what you have to do now is to immediately rush into the city and cooperate with the other two Guards Divisions in the city. ”

"However, if the Germans launch a fierce attack, I fear that the 13th Guards Division may not be able to withstand it." Perhaps yesterday's attack on Belgorod by the two Guards Divisions ended in failure, which made Askarepov feel a shadow in his heart, so he was a little reluctant to give my order.

Seeing his attitude, I was a little upset, and said unceremoniously: "Comrade Colonel, the task of cutting off the lines of communication of the German army, the ability of the 13th Guards to complete it completely, you don't have to worry about it." I just want to tell you one thing, if your troops rush into the city in the morning, then when the battle is over, you will not only receive a medal, but also be promoted to the rank of major general. If you don't take action, this honor is not relevant to you. ”

"Comrade Commander." Perhaps it was heard that medals and promotions were available. Askalepov, who had been hesitant, suddenly made up his mind. He said loudly: "Please rest assured, I immediately organized the troops, took the regiment as a unit, and threw them into battle in batches. At this point, he paused for a moment, and then asked cautiously: "Do you need me to send troops to the south of the city to completely cut off the retreat of the German army?" ”

"There's no need for that, Comrade Colonel." I know very well in my heart the truth of the three queyi. If the Germans found themselves cut off from their rear, they would put up a desperate resistance, which would inflict more casualties on us, so I did not hesitate to veto this proposal of Colonel Askarepov. "As long as the Germans find that their rear route has not been cut off by us, and when they feel that they cannot resist our attack, they will take the initiative to retreat; If it is found that the retreat is cut off, then their soldiers will fight to the death, causing unnecessary casualties to our army. ”

In the next few hours, the battle reports of the three divisions were transmitted to my temporary headquarters by telephone and telegram. I flipped through the stacks of telegrams on my desk. Satisfied with their performance in street fights.

Seryugin's 89th Guards Division rushed to the front and met the enemy's fortifications. Either destroy it directly with artillery fire, or send fighters to blow it up and rush into the depth of the German army.

The 90th Guards Division, on the other hand, fought steadily, and immediately after taking over the streets occupied by Seryukin's division, it immediately established defenses to prevent a possible German counterattack, and at the same time sent small troops to attack the buildings on both sides of the streets to clear the remnants of the enemy inside.

Although the 77th Division was the latest to enter the city, the results achieved were not small. They occupy one place, and they fortify another. Not only did he repel several frantic counterattacks of the German army, but he also took the opportunity to launch a counter-charge and captured many positions of the German army in one fell swoop.

Bezkov, who had just arrived here, looked at the telegram on the table and asked me with a smile: "Comrade commander, do you say that we can occupy Belgorod today?" ”

I looked up at him and said, "If only three divisions of our army group were fighting, I can tell you responsibly that it would definitely not work." Seeing his surprised expression, I added: "Of course, there are still two friendly divisions in the city, and they are also engaged in fierce street battles with the Germans. With their support, the Germans simply could not drive our troops out of the city. As long as they could hold out until the Guards Seventh Army stormed the city, it was only a matter of time before the Germans were driven out of the city. ”

Perhaps in order to confirm the correctness of what I said, as soon as I finished speaking, Akhromeyev, who was answering the phone, excitedly reported to me: "Comrade commander, Colonel Chernov has called to say that the flag of the 272nd Guards Regiment has been planted on the top of the Belgorod radio station, the commanding height of the city. ”

"Great, that's great." When Danilov heard the news, he was overjoyed, and couldn't help but preemptively say: "Major, please tell Colonel Chernov and immediately report to me the list of flag bearers and personnel involved in the flag-planting operation, I want to take credit for them, I want to award them a medal ......"

I raised my hand and looked at my watch, and then said: "It's 11:30 p.m., and the flag of our army is planted on the roof of the Belgorod radio station. Comrades, this is an important moment worth remembering, and it is also an important event that will forever be recorded in the history of our Sixth Guards Army. After saying that, I turned my head and instructed Bezikov: "Give me the command of the front, and I will immediately report the good news to Marshal Zhukov and Commander Vatutin." ”

As soon as I reported to Vatutin that the flag of our army had been planted on the top floor of the Belgorod radio station, the phone was snatched up by Zhukov, and I heard his voice tremble a little with excitement: "Lida, is it true? Is our red flag already flying over Belgorod? ”

"That's right, Comrade Marshal." I don't understand why Zhukov, who has experienced a lot of battles, behaved so unusually after hearing that the red flag had been planted on the roof of the radio building in Belgorod, but nevertheless answered truthfully: "It is the 90th Regiment of the 272nd Guards Division of Colonel Chernov." ”

"Not a colonel, it's a major general. Major General Chernov. Hearing my affirmative answer, Zhukov suddenly shouted at me: "Please tell Chernov and his commanders and fighters the good news of his promotion." ”

For this somewhat inexplicable order given by Zhukov, I could only nod my head and agree: "Understood, Comrade Marshal." I will tell him the good news. ”

"Lida, General Rokossovsky's Central Front, has liberated Orel." After revealing this important good news to me, he continued: "If you can liberate Belgorod today, it will be very memorable. Do you understand what I mean? ”

"Understood, Comrade Marshal." When Zhukov said this, I immediately understood in my heart why he was so excited just now, and if he could recover two relatively large cities in one day, Stalin would definitely be able to regain his face. Now that I knew the reason, I immediately addressed him: "Rest assured, our troops will continue the battle with courage and strive to expel all the Germans from the city before dark." ”

"If only you could understand." Zhukov was very satisfied with my reply, "I hope that your performance will not disappoint me and Comrade Vatutin." ”

After I put down the phone, maybe the expression on my face was too serious and caught everyone's attention. Danilov asked me curiously: "Comrade commander, what happened?" Why did you have such a serious expression after talking to Comrade Marshal? ”

"Belgorod must be occupied today." I did not answer Danilov's words, but came up with such a sentence out of nowhere.

Several people glanced at each other, and they all saw confusion in each other's eyes, and then Kirillov asked me curiously: "Lida, what happened, why do you have to occupy Belgorod today, you must explain the reason to us, otherwise everyone will be confused." ”

"Marshal Zhukov told me," I said, taking a deep breath and trying to speak in a gentle tone, "General Rokossovsky's Central Front, which has liberated Orel. If we could liberate Belgorod on the same day, what would be the great historical significance, even if I didn't say it, everyone would know it very well, right? ”

Several people listened to my words and nodded in unison. After a while, Danilov said with some embarrassment: "It's a pity that street battles are taking place in the city, not only the troops of our army, but also the troops of the 69th army, and we can't command them at all!" ”

Seeing that Danilov had misunderstood my intentions, I hurriedly explained: "Comrade Deputy Commander, you have made a mistake, I do not want the command of these troops, but I want to help more troops who are still fighting fiercely outside the city to rush into the city. As long as our forces have the upper hand in the city, then the Germans will be driven out of the city. Do you see what I mean? ”

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