Red Moscow

  Chapter 237 Reconnaissance Mission

In order to find out as soon as possible whether the German army really ambushed an armored division in the forest area near Korenevo, not only Rokossovsky sent scouts, but Zhukov also sent scouts to Korenevo. At the same time, reconnaissance planes were dispatched to conduct a careful search of the area.

  The air force commander who received Zhukov's order sent two groups of the best pilots to conduct reconnaissance on areas where the German army might be hiding, but in the end they found nothing.

  Sokov stood at the entrance of his command department, looked at the reconnaissance plane flying overhead, and thought to himself: If it is a target on the open ground, the reconnaissance plane can still be used. But if you want to find the German troops hiding in the forest, the reconnaissance plane seems a bit powerless.

Thinking of this, he turned around and walked into the command post, came to the telephone, and after shaking the crank a few times, he picked up the microphone and put it to his ear. When there was a voice from inside, he directly ordered: "I am Master Suo Major Kov, take me to the Istria Battalion and find the acting Battalion Commander Belkin."

But after Belkin's voice came out of the receiver, Sokov said straight to the point: "Comrade Belkin, you and the reconnaissance platoon leader, Second Lieutenant Christopher, come over immediately, I have a task for you. "

In the recent battles, the Istria Battalion did not participate in the battle, which caused Belkin, the acting battalion commander, to suffer a lot of grievances. At this moment, when he heard Sokov telling him to take the reconnaissance platoon leader to the division headquarters, Immediately guessing that there must be some important task to be entrusted to him, he immediately agreed, put down the phone and took Christopher with him, and rushed to the division headquarters.

  When Belkin and Krasovsky came to the division headquarters, they saw Sokov standing at the table with his back to the door, explaining something to the division chief of staff, Potukin. Belkin hurriedly stepped forward and said loudly: "Comrade Commander, Belgin, the acting battalion commander of the Istria Battalion, has been ordered to come here. I obey your orders, please instruct!"

Sokov turned around, walked up to Belkin, held his hand, and said with a smile: "Comrade Belkin, I have not allowed the Istria Battalion to participate in the battle during this period. You must have a lot of resentment?"

  Belkin grinned, and then said tactfully: "Comrade Commander, it is true that the soldiers felt a little bit disappointed for not being able to participate in the battle. As for resentment, no, there is really no such thing!"

   "Okay, don't explain anymore." Sokov let go of his hand, and continued: "I called the two of you here today because I have an important task to entrust to you."

  Although on the way to the division headquarters, Belkin and Christopher guessed that there must be important tasks. But when they heard Sokov say this at this moment, the two were still very excited, but they didn't speak, but quietly waited for Sokov to assign them tasks.

"According to the instructions of our superiors, our division will soon launch an attack in the direction of Bryansk." Sokov called the two to the table, pointed to the map laid out on it, and said to them: "According to the information we have According to information, the enemy may have an armored division in ambush in the forested area near Kolenevo..."

   "My God!" Christopher couldn't help but exclaimed when he heard this: "The Germans actually hid an armored division here."

   "Quiet, Comrade Second Lieutenant." Belkin rolled his eyes at Christopher, and said displeasedly: "Listen to the teacher and then express your own opinion."

"The task given to you by the division is to find out whether there are any German ambushing troops in the forest area near Korenevo within twelve hours!" After finishing these words, Sokov looked up at the The two asked, "Is there a problem?"

"Mr. Commander," Christopher said, knowing that he only had twelve hours at his disposal, he couldn't help saying, "Twelve hours is a bit too short, can you give me a little more time? You know, from our The station is seven or eight kilometers away from this forest area."

"Comrade Second Lieutenant, if you feel that this mission cannot be completed, I can let other comrades take charge of this reconnaissance mission." Hearing what Christopher said, Sokov immediately said mercilessly: "Although the reconnaissance The location is seven or eight kilometers away from us, but the division can provide you with three rounds, which can save a lot of time."

Christopher finally looked forward to such an important reconnaissance mission, how could he give up so easily, he quickly pretended to be suddenly enlightened and said: "It turns out that the division will provide us with three rounds. The speed can be greatly improved, and twelve hours is more than enough to complete the reconnaissance mission."

   "Bring a radio when you go." Sokov told Christopher: "Whether you find the enemy or not, you must report to me the situation of the reconnaissance within twelve hours. Understand?"

   "Understood, Comrade Commander." Christopher answered very simply.

Sokov raised his hand and looked at his watch, and then said to Christopher: "Comrade Second Lieutenant, the chief of staff has prepared the first three rounds you need. There are only three cars in total, and they are parked outside the door. The required radio stations are also in the car. You remember to pick some more experienced scouts to carry out this mission with you."

  After explaining the mission, Sokov waved to Belkin and Christopher, and said to them: "Okay, the mission has been assigned, and you can leave."

"Comrade Commander," although he heard Sokov tell him to leave, Belkin still stood there without moving. He looked at Sokov and asked, "I would like to ask on behalf of the commanders and fighters of the whole battalion. Is there any chance of our battalion taking part in the battle?"

"Needless to say, Comrade Belkin." Seeing that Belkin lost his composure, Sokov smiled and said to him: "You guys have rested long enough, and it's your turn to play .”

Hearing that Sokov was about to arrange his own troops to join the battle in the next battle, Belkin couldn't help being overjoyed. He quickly raised his hand and saluted Sokov with a solemn military salute, then turned and left the division with Christopher. department.

  Potukin looked at the backs of the two leaving, and asked: "Comrade Commander, since both the Front Army and the Group Army have already sent scouts, why should we send scouts? Isn't this superfluous?"

"Comrade Chief of Staff, this is not unnecessary." Sokov turned his head and looked at Potukin, and said righteously: "After all, the forest area is so large, only relying on the two reconnaissance teams sent by the Front Army and the Army Group, we must find out what is there. It is not easy without the German army ambushing. Therefore, we must send scouts to find out what is going on."

  (end of this chapter)