Romanian Eagle

Kirovograd's resistance has continued, but the reinforcements they hoped for have never arrived, and Timoshenko in Alexandria is also worried about it.

To the north, the Northern Soviet Army, consisting of the 19th Army and the 23rd Army, seemed to be interrupted after the first two divisions were devastated by Romanian armored and cavalry units. Can't break through the enemy's interception. Moreover, its commander also sent a telegram to complain that the enemy armored divisions have been hovering on their flanks, preventing them from attacking the enemy's interception with all their strength.

In the south, the Southern Soviet Army, consisting of the 7th Army and the 34th and 41st Divisions, was also blocked by the Romanian army of the four divisions at a place called Dolinger, 20 kilometers away from Kirovograd.

As for the east where his headquarters is located, he managed to organize nearly three divisions in an attempt to clear the siege of Kirovograd. But still no effect, the Romanian of the two divisions made their troops unable to advance one step.

The restless Timoshen called for the staff.

"Send a telegram to General Norkov in the south, ask them when they will be able to break through the enemy's interception, and tell them that Kirovograd won't last long."

"Yes, Comrade Commander."

The staff who didn't dare to come out hurriedly rushed to send the report as if they were fleeing.

After the staff went out, Comrade Moklov, the political commissar, walked in. I saw him ask anxiously. "How is the battle now?"

Facing the political commissar's question, Timoshen shook his head. "It still hasn't changed. At present, all the ministries are blocked around Kirovograd and have not been able to break through the enemy's interception."

"Think about it again."

"I have sent a message to the frontline commanders asking them to do their best to reinforce Kirovograd. But there is still no progress."

Hearing Timoshenge's words, Moklov couldn't help but suggest. "Otherwise, we will mobilize troops to intensify our attack."

Hearing the suggestion of the political commissar, Timoshenko said directly. "Where can we draw troops now, my comrade political commissar. At present, the troops in our military region are basically on the front line, and the troops left behind have been transferred to a minimum. There are no more troops."

Thinking about it makes me angry. There are nearly 300,000 troops in a large Kyiv military region, but now they can't recruit anyone.

And after Moklov heard Timoshenko's words,

Couldn't help but continue. "I also know that there is no way to draw troops from the rear. I mean draw a little from each division on the front line and put them on the battlefield."

"This will not work. It is useless if there are fewer troops, and the problem of the front line will be affected by drawing too many troops. This is absolutely not feasible."

Facing the suggestion of the political commissar, Timoshenko immediately refused.

"We'll be quietly dispatched and let them set off at night, it should be fine."

Moklov, who was not giving up, still insisted on his plan.

"Comrade Moklov, do you know the consequences of this?"

Seeing that the political commissar kept insisting, Brother Timoshen was also a little annoyed, only to listen to him suppress his anger and say. "Let me analyze the consequences of doing so for you. First of all, the only troops that can be dispatched within two days' journey are those on the borderline that are still facing the enemy. According to your plan, at least one per division needs to be dispatched. Only the regiment can work. It can be said that it is very difficult to hide so many regiment-level troops.

Even if the enemy does not find out, as long as the troops appear to fight in Kirovograd, it will be impossible to keep this secret, and at this time the enemy will definitely launch an offensive on the border. If we fail to free Kirovograd at that time, our troops will have a very high possibility of being surrounded by the enemy. Such a great responsibility is enough to make us sinners of the Soviet Union. Therefore, comrade political commissar, you should not mention such a suggestion. "

Hearing Timoshenko's explanation, Commissar Moklov finally knew the terrible consequences, so he made a rare defense for himself. "The current war situation has not changed. I am afraid that Moscow will be impatient."

"I know this. If I lose the battle, I will take my responsibility."

Hearing Timoshenko's words, the political commissar Moklov almost got angry. You can take this responsibility if you say it is, and Moscow must believe it. Neither of us will be able to run away by then.

Just as the commissar Mocroft was complaining in his heart, a red phone rang.

This made both of them look terrified. Not that they were afraid of the red phone, but that the phone was connected to Moscow.

But it was impossible to answer, so Timoshen picked up the phone anyway. Only a middle-aged voice with a Georgian accent came from the phone. "Hey, is that Brother Timoshen?"

The voice immediately made Brother Timoshen come back to his senses, and he hurriedly replied. "It's me, Comrade Stalin."

"Are the troops in trouble?"

"No, Comrade Stalin."

"Then resolve this battle as soon as possible."

"Yes, Comrade Stalin."

Just a few words made Timoshen's back soaked.

"Who called?"

"It's Comrade Stalin."

Timoshenko's words made Moklov look even more frightened. "Comrade Stalin called to inquire about the situation of the war?"

"No, he only asked if my troops had any difficulties, and asked me to resolve the battle as soon as possible."

Moklov, who heard Timoshenge's answer, looked even more ugly. "It seems that Comrade Stalin already knows the current situation of the war, and he is expressing his dissatisfaction."

"This is the current battle situation has shown that there is little hope of winning, and it is good to maintain an undefeated. Moreover, this battle also shows that our army has not yet reached the level of the imperial powers. I believe the members of Moscow should have seen it."

Speaking of which, Timoshenko has an idea in his heart, that is, what the meaning of Stalin's last sentence represents. He didn't think that Comrade Stalin was far away in Moscow to express his concern, and he passed through layers of transfers just to ask himself if his troops had any difficulties. Then he must be dissatisfied with the result of the battle, so he needs to make himself do something.

So what is it?

Brother Timoshen has been unable to guess the intention. In fact, it is not impossible to guess, but there are some things that cannot be said.

And just when Timoshenge was pondering, the battle in Kirovogler finally subsided. The Romanian army completely defeated the defenders and occupied the key city. The last formed army was destroyed by the Romanian army.

And now the Soviet Union's war situation in Ukraine has fallen into a total passive, which makes Timoshenko make up his mind. The day after the fall of Kirovograd, a telegram was sent to Moscow from Alexandria, the seat of his command.