Burning Moscow

Chapter 1658 Copycat version of “air supply line” (pa

As the weather gets colder and colder, it gets lighter and later. The transport plane’s trial flight did not take place until nine o’clock in the morning.

When I received a call from General Porenin, saying that the transport plane had taken off, I was always in a state of anxiety. I was always worried about gains and losses. I was afraid that the enemy would show this kind of our attempt and dispatched a battle to intercept it.

Seeing me being anxiously walking back and forth in the headquarters, Malinin enlightened me and said: “Lida, don’t worry, I think today’s sea trial will definitely succeed. For safety’s sake, Porenin dispatched two to each transport plane. Fighter escort, even if the enemy dispatches an air force to intercept, it will not fail to fight back.”

Malinin’s words made me feel a little relieved. I sat back at the table and said to Kazakov, who had just returned to the headquarters today: “Comrade Artillery Commander, do you see if you can send two high artillery divisions to the opposite shore? Go to 6 games and establish a new air defense position over there to protect the new route we are about to open.”

“Comrade Deputy Commander,” Kazakov waited for me to finish, and patiently explained to me: “We are currently playing 6 games in Magnusev and Puławy in the West Bank, each with 6 heights. The artillery regiment, the air defense force is sufficient. If the troops are transferred from the east bank, I am worried that the air defense meeting in Lublin and the surrounding areas will not be guaranteed.”

“Don’t worry, General Kazakov.” Malinin continued: “Since September, the German planes have never crossed the Vistula River. They are no longer capable of carrying out air strikes on the Lublin area. I suggest yes. Move the air defense forces deployed here to the Vistula River.”

Seeing Kazakov frowning and thinking about it, I suddenly remembered the self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery that used to shine in air defense battles, and tentatively asked Kazakov: “How many self-propelled artillery regiments do we still have?”

Kazakov hesitated for a moment, and then asked: “Comrade Deputy Commander, are you talking about the new type of double 57mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun?” After getting my affirmation, he went on to say, “There are still 2o There are multiple 4 antiaircraft artillery companies, which can form two antiaircraft artillery regiments.

I heard that there were still two antiaircraft artillery regiments left for the self-propelled antiaircraft artillery, so I immediately told Kazakov: “Send them to the West Bank, and arrange an antiaircraft artillery regiment in six games.” After I told Kazakov, I He also smiled and said to Ma Lining, “Comrade Chief of Staff, I have personally seen the power of this self-propelled artillery, which is completely comparable to the strength of an artillery division. I believe that as long as they are deployed near the runway, no matter how many aircraft the enemy will come. Don’t worry.”

“Comrade Deputy Commander, you don’t know anything.” As soon as I finished speaking, Kazakov said to me with a look of embarrassment: “I received an order from a superior because this new type of anti-aircraft artillery has been discontinued. In order to prevent the manufacturing technology from being stolen by the Germans, it must be authorized by the National Defense People’s Committee if it is to be used.”

After listening to Kazakov’s words, I almost wanted to scold my mother. This kind of self-propelled artillery came out almost at the same time as the T-54/55 tank. It has been in the army for such a long time. The Germans estimate that a lot of them have been captured on the battlefield long ago, and even imitations have been introduced. And the superiors actually put a tight spell on us at this time, and we are not allowed to use this powerful anti-aircraft weapon casually, which is really outrageous.

However, orders from higher authorities are orders. It’s okay to complain in private, but you can’t if you want to resist. I looked at Kazakov with a helpless look, and said in embarrassment: “Comrade Artillery Commander, since this is the case, let’s deploy these two self-propelled antiaircraft artillery regiments near Lublin, and adjust other antiaircraft artillery. The troops went to the west bank of the river.”

When I was speaking, I saw Kazakov’s lips move twice, as if I wanted to explain something, so I raised my hand to stop him, and continued: “Comrade Chief of Staff has just said that the German aircraft will start in September. , They did not cross over the Vistula River again. I think they will not be able to take an air raid on Lublin in the next time. Therefore, I order you to remove all air defense forces except for the self-propelled artillery regiment. Move to the west to bring our air defense positions forward along the Vistula River.”

When we were discussing strengthening the air defense force in the West Bank, Cui Koff called in: “Lida, let me tell you the good news. The transport plane that took off from Lublin has successfully landed at the temporary airport. I am preparing for manpower. The materials on the plane were unloaded.”

“It’s great, this is great.” Upon hearing the good news reported by Cui Kefu, the rock that I had hung in my heart was considered to have fallen to the ground, but I deliberately asked: “When the transport plane landed, it did not cause the enemy. Pay attention?”

“No, absolutely nothing.” Cui Kefu said affirmatively on the phone: “I saw with my own eyes in the observation post that our transport plane lowered its flight altitude after flying over the Vistula River, almost wiping the trees. The tip is flying, and the enemy is impossible to spot.”

“Yeah, I understand.” I told Cui Kefu: “Since the new transportation route has been opened, you should arrange for manpower to unload the cargo on the plane as soon as possible. There will be more planes on your board in a while. 6 landings.”

“Don’t worry, Lida.” Cui Kefu assured me confidently: “I have arranged enough people to unload the cargo. I believe that within half an hour, all the cargo on the plane will be unloaded.”

The transport plane that flew to Magnuschev for 6 games landed successfully. I then called Kolpakchi to learn about his situation: “Comrade General, has the transport plane landed safely?”

“Yes, Comrade Deputy Commander.” Kolpakchi replied concisely: “The plane has landed safely, and I am organizing manual unloading.”

“During the landing, nothing happened, right?” I asked casually.

“It’s not a big problem,” Kolpakic said disapprovingly. “It’s just that when the transport plane was landing, a German reconnaissance plane appeared in the sky, but the escorting fighter plane had driven it away.”

“What, a German reconnaissance plane?” I heard that a German reconnaissance plane appeared above Puławy, and I couldn’t help feeling nervous again: “Is it just being driven away and not shot down?”

“Yes, it was not shot down.” Kolpakchi guessed what I was worried about from my tone, and quickly explained: “When the transport plane was landing, the escorted fighter plane was hovering in the air. After the reconnaissance plane, it immediately greeted it and drove the enemy plane away from the sky where it had entered the 6th field.”

From Kolpakchi’s report, I heard that the German reconnaissance plane appeared over the 6th field, which may be performing a routine reconnaissance mission, and our transport plane should not have been spotted. Therefore, after putting down the phone, I called the Air Force Commander Porenin: “Comrade General, the two transport planes you sent have successfully landed in six games. Next, you can let all of them. The transport planes took off in batches and airlifted supplies for the defenders who were on the 6th field.”

“Okay, Comrade Deputy Commander.” Porenin said politely: “Currently, the airport is loading cargo. In order to save time, I plan to take off one after the installation is completed, which can improve work efficiency.”

I consider that if this transportation route is established, the scale of air transportation may become larger and larger. In order to avoid confusion and cause unnecessary losses, I suggested to Porenin: “Comrade General, in order to regulate the management of air transportation. , I suggest that you set up ground consoles in both six games, which will not only improve efficiency, but also avoid unnecessary accidents.”

“Don’t worry, Comrade Deputy Commander. Even if you don’t say anything, I will set up a ground console in two six games.” After Porenin assured me, he asked me again: “If To carry out large-scale air transport for two six games, the number of transport planes in my hand seems to be a little bit small. Please see if you can apply for another batch of superiors. As far as I know, the Americans have assisted us again. Batch more advanced C47 transport aircraft.”

“Apply to a higher level?” I heard Porenin say this, and what I thought was that I was not familiar with the commander-in-chief of the Air Force. I rashly made this request to him, and it was estimated that it would be directly rejected, so I hesitated: “Comrade General, I don’t know the commander-in-chief of the Air Force. If you rush to make such a request, it may be rejected.”

“Isn’t Marshal Zhukov in Moscow?” Porenin reminded me: “You can ask him to consult with the National Defense People’s Committee to see if he can apply for another batch of transport aircraft.”

“I see, Comrade General.” For his reminder, I said gratefully: “Thank you for your reminder. I will get in touch with Marshal Zhukov immediately and ask him to help us apply for a batch of transport planes.”

I used a high-frequency telephone to contact Zhukov, who was far away in Moscow, and gave him a detailed report on our six appearances in the West Bank and the opening of a new transportation route. Finally, I said to him: “Comrade Marshal, I heard that the United States has newly assisted us with a batch of C47 transport aircraft. Can you ask the Air Force to assign these transport aircraft to our front so that we can increase air transportation?”

After listening to my report, Zhukov did not rejoice as I expected, but said thoughtfully: “Lida, although the German air force has not crossed the Vistula after September, but Their bombardment on the Vistula River has never stopped. This is why our army has been unable to repair the bridge on the Vistula River for a long time.

If your newly opened route is discovered by the Germans, I believe they will send out a large number of planes to block your air travel. Even if there is a fighter escort, I am worried that the transport fleet will suffer huge losses. ”

Regarding Zhukov’s concern, I hesitated for a while and replied: “Comrade Marshal, I have a different view. The reason why our army has been unable to expand the six games in Magnusev and Puławy is mainly Because of the lack of technical equipment and sufficient materials, once the large-scale airlift begins, only tanks, armored vehicles and artillery will pass on the floating bridge on the river. At that time, we will be able to speed up the assembly in the six games and prepare for the next battle. .”

“Well, I will call Deputy People’s Commissar of National Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force Novikov later,” Zhukov said reluctantly. “Talk to him about the things we need a large number of transport planes. As for whether he is willing to Allocating the newly arrived US transport aircraft to our front army will only be resigned to fate.”

After I finished talking with Zhukov, I saw Terekin shrugged and said to Malinin who was sitting next to him: “Chief of staff, we really need to use large-scale airlift to provide troops on the other side. Supply?”

After listening to Terekin’s question, Malinin said with a serious expression: “It is absolutely necessary. Now we are on the 6th field of Magnusev and Puławy in the West Bank, with ten infantry divisions and several artillery. The regiments and tank brigades consume an astronomical amount of materials every day. The materials transported by pontoon bridges and ships can barely maintain their daily basic needs. It is impossible to attack the enemy actively.

As long as our air routes are opened up, we will be able to transport the urgently needed materials on the front lines in the shortest possible time. As long as our supplies reach a sufficient quantity, we can immediately launch a new round of offensive against the enemy and expand our existing 6-game area. ”

“Have you ever thought about it,” Terekin waited for Malinin to finish talking, and then said what he was worried about: “Even if our transport fleet is escorted by fighter planes, the German air force can’t help us, but if they use long-range artillery fire If we bombard shells, it will definitely cause us huge losses.”

“Don’t worry, Comrade Military Commissioner.” Ma Lining said confidently: “The enemy’s artillery only has to dare to fire In addition to countermeasures with artillery, we can also send out the air force to bomb their artillery positions. As long as there are a few times like this, I don’t think the Germans dare to shoot at our 6 games.”

Kazakov patiently listened to the dispute between Malinin and Terekin, and said to me plainly: “Comrade Deputy Commander, if you are facing an ordinary enemy in the 6th game, I think what the Chief of Staff said is this. This method is very good. It’s a pity that we are facing the elite of the German SS like the Skeleton Division and the Viking Division. In order to destroy our air supply line, even if they suffer heavy casualties, they will desperately block our transport aircraft with artillery fire. Landing area.”

After listening to Kazakov’s views on the air supply line, I was silent for a long time, and finally asked: “Commander of the artillery, do you have any good way to solve the trouble the Germans have caused us?”

“It’s very simple,” Kazakov clicked on the map on the table, and then said: “Unless we attack immediately and drive the enemy away from the Vistula River, so that their artillery will attack us. The threat of the airborne field can be greatly reduced.”

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