He was hospitalized due to kidney disease and did not participate in the battle. Now that he has recovered and been discharged from the hospital, he was appointed as the brigade commander of the 4th Independent Tank Brigade."

"I have dealt with him before when the Kiev Special Military District conducted military exercises. He is indeed a commander with a very fighting spirit." Potapov said: "I hope that the tank troops under his command can bring us insights."

An unexpected surprise.”

"I think it will definitely be the case." Sokov said sincerely that Katukov's achievements will not only surprise you, but shock is more appropriate: "After all, he is a commander with rich combat experience.

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"I just called Marshal Shaposhnikov in the garrison headquarters office." Potapov continued: "He said that this unit has been officially placed under the command of our 1st Guards Infantry Corps, but

Due to the long distance, it may take a day or two for them to arrive. I hope that before they arrive, Guderian's tanks will not drive into the city of Orliol, otherwise we will become passive."

"Comrade Commander, if Guderian moves quickly, we will have no way to stop him." Sokov said quietly: "After all, you don't have any troops at all, and you can only watch the enemy occupy Orliol.

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Although he already knew that Orlyol was in danger, Potapov still said reluctantly: "I hope the troops of the Southwest Front Army and the Bryansk Front Army can block Guderian for a while and buy us precious time to build a defense line.
Chapter completed!