When Sokov returned to the command center of Mamayevgang, Sidolin and others were overjoyed. After all, the battle in the workers' new village was more cruel than that of Mamayevgang. If Sokov stayed there, several leaders of the division headquarters would not be relieved.
"Comrade Commander," asked on behalf of everyone: "You will not go back to the workers' new village when you come back this time, right?"
Sokov was quite relieved about Lieutenant Colonel Papuchinko's command ability. He believed that even if he was not in the workers' village, Papuchinko could command the troops to defend it. So he waved his hand at Cidolin and said, "The troops there are commanded by Papuchinko, so I won't go for the time being."
Political Commissar Anisimov held a cup of hot tea in front of Sokov, and said with a smile: "Comrade Commander, you must be tired, hurry up and have a cup of hot tea to warm your body."
After thanking Anisimov, Sokov picked up the cup and took a sip of hot tea, and then said to his colleagues sitting at the table: "Comrades, the commander has assigned us new tasks."
"New mission?!" When Sokov said this, everyone looked at each other. They and Samoilov had an idea, thinking that Cuikov planned to draw troops from Mamayev's hill to strengthen somewhere to defend. Ivanov frowned and asked, "Comrade Commander, where are the commanders planning to transfer our troops to reinforce?"
"I received a call from the commander today and rushed to the headquarters immediately." Sokov told them what happened one by one in order to let everyone figure out what happened today, and even said that the German troops disguised as Soviet troops near the headquarters were eliminated. He finally said: "... After my efforts, although we do not have to launch an offensive against the German troops in the old city south of the city, we need to form a small team immediately and go deep into the rear of the enemy to destroy their ammunition depot where they stockpiled ammunition."
"Don't we have four squads behind enemy lines?" As soon as Sokov finished speaking, Anisimov continued: "We just sent a telegram to the squad and asked them to perform this task."
Regarding Anisimov's proposal, Cidolin remained silent, while Ivanov couldn't wait to say: "I think the political commissar's statement makes sense. Anyway, we have troops operating behind enemy lines, so we can completely let them complete this task."
Unexpectedly, Cidolin continued: "In my opinion, to complete this task of superiors, several small teams behind enemy lines may not work. They must form a capable small team again."
"Why?" Anisimov asked in confusion: "We already have several small teams behind enemy lines. If we send out new troops, wouldn't it be an extra move?"
"The Chief of Staff is right!" Sokov saw that Sidolin saw the problem, so he stood up to speak for him: "The Germans' offensive against the Barrier Factory and the Derzhinsky Factory is fierce, and they consume a lot of ammunition every day. Except for the ammunition they carry with them, the rest of the ammunition is stored near the battlefield. In order to prevent the possible sneak attacks by our army, their ammunition depots must be on high alert, and the small teams carrying out surprise attacks are at risk of the destruction of the entire army at any time.
The few small teams originally sent were just sneak attacking the enemy and destroying the enemy's transportation and communications. If they were to carry out such a difficult task, they would probably be unable to do it. Therefore, we must reorganize such a small army."
"Comrade Commander, that's it," Anisimov said with a serious expression: "No one of the soldiers who are carrying out this mission may be able to come back alive."
"Yes!" Sokov nodded and said helplessly: "Although it is a life-and-death mission, there must be someone to carry out it. Therefore, we must send the most capable soldiers to form a new team to destroy the enemy's ammunition depot."
"It's a pity that our new rockets have been used up," Cidolin said with regret. "Otherwise, as long as you fire two rockets at the enemy's ammunition depot a few kilometers away, all the problems will be solved."
The speaker was unintentional and the listener was intentional. Sokov heard Cidolin mention the rocket and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. He quickly said to Cidolin: "Chief of Staff, call Lieutenant Grissa and ask him to come to me immediately."
"Lt. Grissa?!" Although the candidate for the new team had not been discussed, when Sidolin heard the name mentioned by Sokov, he asked tentatively: "Comrade Commander, are you going to let him command this team?"
"Yes, that's how I think about it." Sokov nodded and said in a positive tone: "He just came back from the enemy's back and knew the situation behind him. I think he is the most suitable candidate."
A few minutes later, Grissa came to the division command center. After entering the door, he saluted everyone, and then asked Sokov respectfully: "Comrade Commander, do you have any instructions?"
"Comrade Lieutenant, this is the thing," Sokov quickly told Grissa about the command ordering himself to send someone to destroy the German ammunition depot, and finally said: "After my repeated consideration, I think it is the most appropriate for you to be the commander of this squad. Do you have any opinions?"
"No objection." Grissa replied, "I obey your orders firmly!"
"Lt. Grissa, I think it is necessary to remind you." Cidolin stood up and said, "This mission is very dangerous. You and your squad may not be able to come back alone. You must prepare in advance."
"I understand." Grissa nodded first, hesitated for a moment, then looked at Sokov and said, "Comrade Commander, I think the team that was carrying out this mission should be able to return smoothly."
"Comrade Lieutenant!" Ivanov asked in a skeptical tone of Grissa's confidence: "Why are you so confident?"
Sokov originally had doubts, but when he heard Grissa say this, he immediately confirmed his guess. He did not go around in circles, but asked directly: "Lt. Grissa, please tell me truthfully whether you have new rockets, where are you hiding behind enemy lines?"
Chapter completed!