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- Moscow.
The failure of the Battle of Kharkov plunged Moscow into panic.
They can hide it from their people, but no one knows the truth about the war better than the top leaders. They can't hide it from themselves.
The failure of the Battle of Kharkov wiped out most of the 450,000 Soviet troops. If the German army took advantage of the situation and marched in at this time, the consequences would be disastrous.
Stalin was furious, constantly accusing Marshal Timoshenko and the Soviet commanders in Kharkov of betraying his trust.
??Then, the terrible offensive and defensive battle of Sevastopol Fortress occurred. During the pre and post-war stages of the fortress offensive and defensive battle, another 270,000 Soviet troops were killed, captured, and missing.
The Soviet army lost more than 700,000 troops in two battles. What a terrible disaster was this? No matter how large the population of the Soviet Union was, such losses would be difficult to digest for a while.
The shadow of failure seems to be hanging over Moscow
"The German army is also temporarily unable to launch a large-scale attack. After two major battles, they also urgently need to rest and recuperate." Zhukov could still see clearly, and he stated the current situation on the battlefield in one sentence. Situation: "Although the German army performed very well, they are not a real war machine after all. I think they will not launch a new offensive in the next three months, and we have a certain amount of time to adjust."
"Adjust the time? Organize another one million troops and then be wiped out by the Germans?" Stalin said with a cold look.
Zhukov and Vasilevsky looked at each other. This is not what a supreme commander should say at this time.
But no one dares to oppose Comrade Stalin
"Someone must bear the responsibility for this failure!" Stalin said coldly.
¡°However, this is also somewhat difficult to handle. Today's Russians still think that the Battle of Kharkov was a brilliant victory for the Soviet army. They never imagined that all the more than 700,000 Soviet troops in Kharkov and Sevastopol Fortress were destroyed.
Are you responsible? How do you tell your own people?
Stalin walked a few steps there irritably, and suddenly stopped: "Where is Timoshenko? Where is he now? Was he killed by the Germans, or did he commit suicide?"
"We have no news about Marshal Timoshenko yet, Comrade Stalin." Vasilevsky said cautiously.
"If he died heroically, I can forgive him for this failure." Stalin's words made people shudder.
"Comrade Stalin, there is news about Marshal Timoshenko." At this time, Lavrenty Pavlovich Beria, chairman of the Soviet National People's Security Committee, the director of the State Security Administration, walked in.
In one sentence, everyone¡¯s attention was attracted.
"How is he now? Has his body been found?" In Stalin's mind, Marshal Timoshenko had died in the battle, and he must die in the main battle.
Apart from that, he cannot accept any outcome!
"No, Comrade Stalin," Beria said cautiously: "Not only did he not die in the battle, but he is about to return to Moscow!"
The atmosphere suddenly became extremely solemn
Stalin didn¡¯t say a word. He put his pipe in his mouth and kept smoking.
This is the time that everyone fears the most!
After a while, the thunderstorm as imagined did not appear. Stalin said slowly: "Tell me what is going on."
"Yes, Comrade Stalin." Beria, who had been waiting, said immediately: "Everyone who came back with him, including Comrade Volvok, the chief of staff of the Southwest Front, Comrade Belekov, the brigade commander of the Guard Brigade, and some Officers and soldiers. It is said that they were rescued by our defense forces."
"Response for the breakout?" Stalin turned his attention to Zhukov: "Comrade Zhukov, have we sent a response force to Kharkov?"
"No, Comrade Stalin." Although he knew that the situation was not good, Zhukov could only answer honestly; "After the Battle of Kharkov broke out, it was difficult for us to continue to mobilize troops for reinforcements, and from the outbreak to the end of the battle , we didn¡¯t send any reinforcements.¡±
Stalin sneered: "Then I'm very surprised. Where did the support troops come from? Can you tell me, Comrade Lavrenty Pavlovich Beria?"
Beria smiled bitterly: "I'm afraid Comrade Deputy Director Dimilenko can answer you. He figured out the whole story at the first time."
At Stamford BridgeWith Lin's agreement, Deputy Director of the General Administration of State Security Dimelenko walked in. Beria winked at him: "Let's talk to Comrade Stalin, Comrade Dimilenko."
"Yes, Comrade Beria." Dimilenko cheered up: "According to my investigation, this is what happened. At that time, the German army had launched an offensive in Kharkov, and our troops were surrounded. At this time, there was a major named Raskimir. It is said that he led the special operations team of the State Security Administration to open a large gap in the siege of the German army, and then successfully captured Marshal Timoshenko and others. Some people were rescued.¡±
"Raskimir? Special operations team of the State Security Administration?" Stalin frowned: "Comrade Beria, Comrade Dimelenko, do you have such an organization?"
"No, never." Beria and Dimelenko replied at the same time.
"Ah, comrades, then I find it very strange." Stalin's words were full of sarcasm: "Can any of you tell me where did a team that does not exist at all come from? Or is it ours? Comrade, you risked your life to rescue the respected Comrade Marshal Timoshenko without permission?"
No one answered, this thing is indeed a bit strange
Shadows rose in the hearts of Zhukov and Vasilevsky, and they vaguely sensed something was wrong.
Marshal Timoshenko is troubled.
"Comrades." Stalin's voice continued to ring in their ears: "Let us imagine that so many brave Soviet soldiers were surrounded and unable to break out, but our Marshal Timoshenko successfully broke out of the encirclement. Why is this? Can we imagine that there is some inside story between him and the Germans that we don¡¯t know?¡±
Zhukov and Vasilevsky shuddered. Once Comrade Stalin was convicted of such a crime, Marshal Timoshenko would probably be in catastrophe.
Zhukov still dared to argue with Stalin. He felt that he must excuse Marshal Timoshenko at this time: "Comrade Stalin, maybe this is a German conspiracy?"
"Conspiracy?" Stalin's eyes fell on him: "My Comrade Chief of Staff, I sincerely ask you, what kind of conspiracy is this from the Germans?"
Zhukov ignored the sarcasm in Stalin's words: "Do you think the Germans did this deliberately to make us suspicious of Marshal Timoshenko?"
"My Comrade Chief of Staff, you may be the best commander on the battlefield, but how can you say such childish and ridiculous words?" Stalin did not show any mercy to his Chief of General Staff: "If you are the enemy Commander, will you let go of a marshal? Are you going to make us suspicious and distrust him? "
Zhukov was speechless. Although Comrade Stalin's words were very rude, what he said was not unreasonable. How could any enemy choose to use this method?
That¡¯s a marshal!
But Zhukov would not believe it under any circumstances that Marshal Timoshenko had colluded with the Germans.
That was such a loyal Bolshevik!
"Comrade Beria, what do you think should be done?" Some of Stalin's thoughts would not be expressed by himself.
"Arrest him and ask him to confess all his crimes and the reasons why we failed this time! Did he collude with the Germans? Did he deliberately lose this battle to betray our great motherland?"
Beria¡¯s words without any hesitation are scary.
Zhukov knew very well that he must not let Stalin nod, otherwise there would be no room for redemption. He hurriedly said: "I object, Comrade Stalin."
"Look, look, our comrade Chief of General Staff has objections again." Stalin sneered: "Okay, let's listen and see."
Zhukov boldly said: "Comrade Stalin, for the sake of political propaganda, the Soviet people do not yet know the truth about the Battle of Kharkov. If Marshal Timoshenko is arrested at this time, it will be equivalent to telling everyone that we Failed. This may have shaken the determination of the Soviet people to resist.¡±
Stalin remained silent, this was also something he was worried about
The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
After a while, Stalin finally said slowly: "Marshal Timoshenko has returned to Moscow with the glory of victory. I want to welcome him personally and award him a medal in recognition of his service to the Soviet Union in the Battle of Kharkov." great contribution.¡±
Zhukov and VasilevsJi closed his eyes in pain, knowing what would happen next.
There is nothing more cruel than knocking someone from the top to the bottom.
"As for what happens next." Stalin glanced at Beria and Dimilenko: "Comrade Beria, Comrade Dimilenko, I need to know what happened to Marshal Timoshenko in Kharkov. Whatever it is, you can bring him to your place for questioning.¡±
Comrades Beria and Dimilenko stood up straight:
"Yes, we will definitely find the truth!" (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!) - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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