The new headquarters is located on the first floor of the Verkhovna Rada building. The spacious conference room is divided into two halves. Generally, we command operations, while the other half is where we place communications equipment. Rebarko may be worried about our communication situation and cannot meet the command of the battle group operations. He also brought two communication companies and supporting communication equipment.

Not long after we arrived at the headquarters, the commanders of the divisions called one after another, saying that in the area they occupied, the remnants of the German army had been eliminated.

Hearing good news one after another, Rebarko couldn’t help but said with emotion: “Comrade Commander, I didn’t expect you to capture Kiev so quickly. In my vision, we are a tank army, plus an infantry corps. The three infantry divisions will not be able to defeat Kiev, which has strong fortifications, within ten and a half days."

"Comrade Deputy Commander, everything is possible." Hearing that Kiev was completely occupied by our army, Kirilov's mood was extremely good. He smiled and said to Rebarko: "You didn't see ours. Are all the commanders wearing German uniforms? It is precisely because our attacking units are wearing enemy uniforms, so when the enemy was attacked, we were caught off guard, which greatly increased the chances of a successful sneak attack. ."

After listening to Kirilov’s words, Rebarko turned his eyes to me and said in an admiring tone: "Comrade Oshanina, to be honest, I heard Marshal Zhukov put my tank army under your command. At that time, I was very dissatisfied. I thought that a woman, at best, commanding an infantry army is already powerless. If she is allowed to command a battle group, the chances of this battle will be very high. "Speaking of which. He shrugged, "But it turns out that I was wrong. I apologize to you for the doubts I have of you." After speaking, he stretched out his hand to me.

When I shook hands with him. He also politely said: "General Rebarko, your rank is higher than mine. It stands to reason that this battle group should be commanded by you. I am very happy to be your deputy..."

"You can never say that," Rebarko hurriedly waved his hand. Said sincerely: "If this battle is handed over to me, it is estimated that our troops have not yet resisted the city of Kiev, let alone liberated the city from the enemy's enslavement for nearly two years."

"Well, comrades, two commanders," seeing the mutual modesty between me and Rebarko. Kirilov stood up and reminded us: "Next, should we discuss what to do after taking the city?"

Hearing Kirilov’s reminder, I quickly called Pugachev over and told him: "Major, immediately send a telegram to Marshal Zhukov, telling him that we have joined forces with General Rebarko’s troops, and Successfully captured Kiev."

Wait until Pugachev leaves. Kirilov reminded me: "Lida, is it necessary to establish some air defense positions in the city to prevent the enemy's possible frenzied bombing of Kiev?"

"Yes. Comrade Military Commissioner is right." As soon as Rybalko and Kirilov finished speaking, he continued: "We have no air supremacy. When the Germans know that we have captured Kiev, they will definitely send planes to bomb. If you don’t prepare in advance, there will be heavy casualties."

"Kiev is too big. With our existing forces and equipment, we can't take care of all areas. Therefore, we can only set up air defense positions in important areas." It is an indisputable fact that the enemy's air force is stronger than us. Therefore, the preparations must be made in advance. "In addition, there are 21 seized aircraft of various types at the airport in the north of the city. It is a pity that there are no suitable pilots in our army to fly these aircraft, so we can only wait patiently for Comrade Marshal. The arrival of the pilot sent to us."

Just now, Pugachev, who came back from the direction of the radio, reported to me: "Comrade Commander, the defender of the airport called and said that the two transport planes from Moscow have landed smoothly. There are thirty on board. A pilot, led by an Air Force lieutenant colonel, is here to receive the plane. At the moment, they are waiting at the airport to receive your order."

I heard that the pilots Zhukov sent to us have arrived, and my heart feels a lot more at ease. As long as there are pilots, the planes parked at the airport can be used for purposes. We will not only be exposed to German bombs, at least at least. Air counterattack capability. I quickly told Pugachev: "Major, call the commander of the airport and ask him to take the pilot to pick up the aircraft. You must be familiar with the aircraft's performance as soon as possible, and when you find an enemy aircraft, you can launch into the air in time. "

Rebarko heard that the pilots assigned to us were in place, and he became excited: "It's great, it's great. As long as we also have a plane, we won't stay on the ground and get bombed pitifully." Here, he looked sad, "In yesterday's battle, if it were not for the indiscriminate bombing of enemy aircraft, our tanks would have suffered heavy losses. Maybe they would have taken down Blauvari during the day, and the 15th Army of the Tanks General Kopzov will not die in enemy airstrikes."

"Since we have liberated Kiev, the next thing to do is to defend this heroic city in the enemy's frenzied counterattack, and prevent it from falling into the enemy's clutches." Seeing Rabarko because of his subordinates Sacrifice, when the circles of my eyes were red, I quickly turned off the topic: "Comrade political comrades, in the city, we still have a lot of work to do. I will leave you responsible for mobilizing and organizing the masses."

After listening to my instructions, Kirilov nodded and said: "I will take people to the prison first. Maybe there are many members of the resistance organization and people who are dissatisfied with the German rule. I want to do it as soon as possible. Release them."

Occupying so many cities, it was the first time I heard that prisoners would be released. I was afraid of any mistakes. I quickly stared at Kirilov and said: "Comrade Political Commissar, I hope you will be able to release people. Do a good job of screening and don't release criminals in custody easily."

In response to my reminder, Kirilov froze for a moment, and then said: “Lida, in this special situation, everyone is precious to us. We can’t just commit crimes because of some people in the past. Sin, just beat others to death, or give them a chance to rehabilitate and redeem their sins."

I originally wanted to refute Kirilov's, but I thought about it later that the Soviet army was insufficient in strength in the later period. Bu also released a large number of criminals and incorporated them into the army, so that after the army entered the occupied area, the military discipline was corrupted. At this time, it is true that one more person means more strength, the first batch of commanders after the formation of the independent division. All came from the Gulag concentration camp or the punishment camp, but they did not become a team with great military merits because of the independent division. So, I swallowed the words that had reached my lips, nodded, and then said, "Well then. Comrade Political Commissar, you are solely responsible for this matter."

Rebarko waited until I finished talking with Kirilov, pushed the map on the table in front of me, and said: "Comrade Commander, according to the latest information, the German army is in the west of Kiev. Lviv has assembled a large number of troops. Once their counterattack begins, the enemy in this city will attack us first."

I stared at the map for a while, pointed at the map with my finger, and said: "To attack Kiev against the enemy who prevented Lviv. We must send troops to capture Zhytomyr and block the enemy's eastward path."

Rebarko looked in my direction and said, "I plan to send the 106th tank brigade and the 13th motorized infantry brigade. After entering Kiev, I will not stop and move quickly to the west. To seize the daycare. Mir, use this as the first line of defense to defend Kiev."

"Yes. After taking Zhytomyr, not only can we block the enemies from Lviv. Even the enemies coming from Vinnytsia to the south and Krosten to the north, we can also resolutely block them." Considering that the enemy cannot come from only these two directions, I turned my attention to other directions.

After watching for a while, I pointed to a larger city to the south of Kiev and said: "General Rybalko, and here, Betzerkovy, as long as you control this, in addition to keeping the enemy away from Kiev. , It can also cover to the side and rear of the 79th Guards Infantry Division."

After a series of deployments, I was afraid of any mistakes, and asked Rebarko specifically: "Comrade General, do you think there is anything else that needs to be added?"

Rebarko looked at the map and shook his head, and said: "The number of mobile German troops in Ukraine is limited. It stands to reason that such troops should be perfect. However, I am worried..." He was only half talking. So he stopped and didn't continue.

From his frowning expression, I guessed what he was worried about, and quickly asked tentatively: "General Rebarko, are you worried that Manstein’s troops will get rid of contact with our two fronts? , Rushing in the direction of Kiev quickly, and trying to retake the city from our hands?"

After hearing what I said, Rebarko pressed hard, and solemnly said: "Yes, Comrade Commander, your guess is correct. It is entirely possible for Mainstein to do this. He will let a part of the troops restrain him. Our two fronts then dispatched the most elite SS armored corps to rush towards us. The combat effectiveness of the "Imperial Division" and "Skeleton Division" of this army is not weak. Completely defeated. If they cross the Dnieper River and rush towards us regardless, our existing forces will not be able to stop them at all."

"General Rebarko, you are right." Since I have seen the combat effectiveness of the "Imperial Division", within a few hours, I defeated the 4th Guards Infantry Corps and asked me to reinforce the tank 84th. The entire brigade was annihilated, and even the commander of the brigade, Colonel Bie Lei, was almost unpredictable. If we fight face to face with them again, I really don't know how long our troops can support. "The'Imperial Division', the'Skull Division' and our 79th Army have all fought against each other. Although we managed to get rid of them in the end, we paid a great price. Once we fight with them again, it will be a difficult one. The imaginary battle."

"If you can't stop it, you must stop it." Rebarko said with a serious expression: "I only hope that the peripheral troops can buy us more time so that we can mobilize the residents of the city and help us improve the city. Defensive system. Even if Manstein’s troops arrive, we won’t be afraid. We will fight another major battle like the Defence of Stalingrad. Maybe even Manstein will be our prisoner here.”

Although I knew that Manstein would not be our prisoner, I felt more at ease when I heard Rebarko speak so confidently. No matter how the war is going, it is an indisputable fact that in Ukraine, our army’s strength is several times that of the German army. As long as we can hold onto Kiev, fighting a Stalingrad-like annihilation war is completely It is possible that as long as a large amount of the elite German troops are consumed, the next battle will be easy to fight. If I remember correctly, in a few months, the most famous battle of Kursk will begin.

When I was about to say something, Pugachev ran over with a look of surprise and gave me the telegram in his hand. At the same time, he happily said: "Comrade Commander, Marshal Zhukov is calling you back. "

Hearing that it was Zhukov's call back, Rebarko couldn't wait to poke his fat head over, trying to see what was written in the telegram in my hand. I tilted the telegram slightly towards Rebarko's location, and read Zhukov's telegram with him.

The telegram read: "General Oshanina and General Rebarko, I congratulate both of you on your successful liberation of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine! In recognition of your performance in the battle to liberate Kiev. For bravery and tenacity, and the great results achieved, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet decided to award you the Golden Star Medal~lightnovelpub.net~ and the title of "Hero of the Soviet Union"! The rest of the commanders and fighters who participated in the war will also receive the same honor as they have achieved. Medal."

When I saw the Venus Medal and the words "Heroes of the Soviet Union" on the telegram, my heart beat faster. Oh my God, but I was lucky enough to win Kiev, and it actually gave me such a high honor. I was so excited that I didn't even notice when Kirilov took the telegram from my hand.

"Lida, please accept my congratulations to you and General Rebarko for winning the Gold Star Medal and the title of "Hero of the Soviet Union"!" Kirilov's excited voice woke me up from contemplation. Seeing his hand stretched out in front of me, I quickly reached out to hold it, and repeatedly said thank you.

After Kirilov and Rebarko also shook hands and expressed congratulations, I coughed, cleared my throat, and tried to say in a calm tone: "Next, we are here waiting for Manstein, we must let His troops ran into a bloodshed under our Kiev city." (to be continued)

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