"The bazooka has been successfully developed?!" Sokov was overjoyed to hear this unexpected good news. In this way, he also had long-range anti-tank weapons. Although the range is incomparable to anti-tank guns, his advantage lies in the lightness. Anti-tank players can quickly transfer their launch positions and give thunder blows to the enemy tanks at any time. "This is really great. I wonder when I can be equipped with troops?"
"The bazooka and related ammunition are loading," Yakov paused for a moment and said, "In about five days, we will reach Stalingrad. Since this is a new weapon, the soldiers will definitely not use it. I also sent twelve instructors to teach the soldiers to use this weapon."
Although the rocket launcher has officially come out, Sokov knows nothing about its performance parameters. As soon as Yakov finished speaking, he continued to ask: "What is its firing rate and how long is its range? And how thick can it penetrate?" This was originally a question raised by Yakov to himself a month ago, but now Sokov has thrown the same question to the other party.
"According to our multiple tests," Yakov replied: "The rate of fire of the bazooka is 5 to 7 rounds per minute, the direct range is 120 meters, the effective range is 180 meters, and the thickness of the armor piercing is 170 to 200 mm. All kinds of performances are slightly higher than the parameters you proposed at the beginning."
Sokov originally thought that the newly developed rocket launcher could reach 80% of the parameters he proposed, even if it was very good. But unexpectedly, Yakov gave himself an unexpected surprise, regardless of all the parameters, it met his own standards, and even improved to a certain extent.
Just when Sokov was overjoyed, Yakov gave him a bigger surprise: "By the way, among the military aid provided by the United States, are eight rocket launchers called 'Bazukka'. Except for leaving two for dismantling and researching, the rest will be given to you."
"What, is there a Bazuka bazooka in the US military aid?" Sokov was startled by Yakov's words. He always thought that the Bazuka rocket was developed by the US military to equip the troops when World War II was about to end. Unexpectedly, it has become one of the military aid supplies. He asked tentatively: "Yasa, I want to ask, which kind of bazooka do you think is better for use?"
"After receiving the Allied equipment, we have conducted thirty tests," Yakov said slowly. "In terms of heart, our bazooka is slightly better than the Bazooka bazooka, in terms of range and power."
"Yasha, the instructor you sent may not be familiar with the Bazukka bazooka." After hearing Yakov's words, Sokov quickly thought of a new question and asked quickly: "You wouldn't send us a few American instructors over here, right?"
"Misha, you are so awesome." Unexpectedly, Sokov's casual teasing words made Yakov amazed, "How do you know there are American instructors? In order to let you master the use of this weapon as soon as possible, there are three American instructors accompanying you. At that time, you must let the soldiers cooperate with their work with all their strength."
"Don't worry, Yasha." Sokov replied with a smile: "I will satisfy the American instructor."
Seeing Sokov put down the phone, Cidolin couldn't wait to ask: "Comrade Commander, has the weapon to fight tanks from a distance really been developed?"
"Yes, Comrade Chief of Staff." Thinking of his drawing of Yakov, Sidolin was also on the scene, so Sokov concealed him: "The military industry department has developed a bazooka, and its performance is improved compared to my design standards at that time. Within 120 meters, the German tanks could not escape the fate of being penetrated."
"This is great." When Sokov said this, Cidolin's eyes couldn't help but red: "With such long-range anti-tank weapons, our soldiers no longer need to trade their lives in exchange for enemy tanks."
"Yes, that's it." Sokov replied absent-mindedly, and he began to think in his mind that the Battle of Kursk that broke out in July next year would be a nightmare for German tanks if the Soviet army could equip such rockets in large quantities. "Our anti-tank players can hide in the ruins, shoot from far away, and catch the enemy off guard."
"I wonder when the batch of rocket launchers from the Weapons and Equipment Department will reach Stalingrad?" Cidolin asked tentatively: "If it came too late, I am worried that it will not be used for it."
Sidolin's words aroused Sokov's curiosity, and he asked in surprise: "Comrade Chief of Staff, what do you mean by saying this?"
"The current situation in the factory area is not optimistic." Cidolin shook his head and said, "Although a 45th infantry division came, they could only barely block the enemy's attack and wanted to drive the enemy away from the occupied area, but they could never do it."
"Comrade Chief of Staff," Sokov discovered that Sidolin was also pessimistic now, feeling that he might not be able to defend the city. If his emotions were known by the commanders and soldiers below, it would have an adverse impact on the morale and morale. Thinking of this, Sokov said with a serious expression: "Have you ever thought that if as a commander, even if he had no confidence in defeating the enemy, then the commanders and soldiers at all levels below could continue to fight bravely?"
Sidolin, who was under Sokov's responsibility, looked around and saw that the staff and the correspondents were busy with their own affairs in the distance. He should not have heard the complaint he had just made. He quickly lowered his voice to Sokov: "Comrade Commander, am I worried about seeing the situation in the city becoming more and more nervous?"
"What's wrong with you? Comrade Chief of Staff, have you not heard the call I had just spoken with the commander?" Sokov specifically emphasized in order to rebuild his confidence in Sidolin: "He said that the enemy's attack on the barricade factory and the Derrensky factory has been greatly weakened. This is certainly because Lieutenant Guchakov and others were harassing behind the enemy, but more importantly, the enemy's living forces were constantly weakened by our army during the attack, and they were no longer able to launch a more fierce attack."
"Comrade Commander, you are back." Just as Sokov was cheering up for Sidolin, Ivanov, who was inspecting the 122nd Guards Regiment, came back. When he saw Sokov who was chatting with Sidolin, he quickly said hello, "I plan to call the third battalion commander after I come back and ask when you will be back."
"Comrade Deputy Commander," Sokov asked after Ivanov sat down, "You are going to inspect the 122nd Regiment today. Do you have any thoughts?"
"From the current situation, it should be impossible for the Romanian army to launch a large-scale attack on the Red October factory." Ivanov said thoughtfully: "The enemy now puts its main energy on seizing the barricade factory and the Derzhinsky factory, and will not care about our division's defense zone. The Romanian army has been hurt by us during this period. If the Germans do not urge them, their attacks on our defense zone every day will be nothing more than a formality."
"Comrade Deputy Division Commander, I have good news to tell you." After Sidorin and Ivanov finished speaking, he interrupted and said: "The superiors will soon provide us with a batch of long-range anti-tank weapons."
"Long-range anti-tank weapon?! Is it a new type of anti-tank gun?" Ivanov said excitedly: "When I inspected the defense zone of the 122nd Regiment today, I saw several 75mm anti-tank guns hidden in the ruins. They can not only use armor-piercing shells to hit enemy tanks, but also use high-explosive shells to hit enemy infantry. The effect is really good. Unfortunately, there are not many shells now, so they need to be supplemented as soon as possible, otherwise, these anti-tank guns without shells will become a pile of scrap iron after a while."
"The anti-tank weapon provided to us by our superiors is not an anti-tank gun or an anti-tank rifle." Sokov remembered that he was the commander of the 73rd Infantry Brigade. Ivanov had not come yet, so he naturally didn't know about the Bazooka, so he explained to him specifically: "It is a new anti-tank weapon called Bazooka. The soldiers can carry this anti-tank weapon on their shoulders and destroy the enemy's tanks from a hundred meters away."
"Battlehot?!" Hearing this strange word, Ivanov's face showed a confused expression. He looked at Cidolin with a side face and asked puzzledly: "Chief of Staff, what kind of weapon is this? Why have I never heard of it?"
"It's right that I haven't heard of it," said Cidolin with a smile: "This is a new anti-tank weapon developed by the division commander more than a month ago. The Weapons and Equipment Department has just developed it successfully and will arm our division in a short time."
"Is this true? That's great." Ivanov held Sokov's hand and said excitedly: "Comrade Commander, if this weapon is really as powerful as you said, I would like to thank you on behalf of all the anti-tank hands, because you rescued them from danger. With this weapon, the casualties of the anti-tank hands on the battlefield will be greatly reduced."
"Comrade Deputy Division Commander, this is how I think." Sokov solemnly said to Ivanov in order to eliminate the gap and barriers between his old subordinates and his new subordinates as soon as possible: "The reason why I did not distribute new rockets to your original subordinates is because they did not know how to use them at all. After the rocket launcher came this time, I plan to hand over two-thirds to the three regiments of the Guards Division. When you have time, you say hello to the three regiments and ask them to choose the right candidates to learn how to use this new weapon."
"What, do you still need to learn to use the bazooka?" Ivanov said with a confused face: "Can't you just pick it up?"
"Comrade Deputy Division Commander, although I designed this weapon, I don't know how to use it." Sokov said a little embarrassedly: "So when the instructor sent by his superiors arrives, the soldiers must study hard. Only by mastering this weapon proficiently and having the chance to save their lives on the battlefield can you greatly improve. Do you understand?"
"I understand, comrade in command." Ivanov nodded and said, "I will convey your meaning to the three commanders so that they can all know it."
"Comrade Commander," Cidolin interrupted again, "Are there still a few American instructors? Which group do you plan to assign them?"
"What, there is also an American instructor?" Ivanov was confused by Cydolin's words. He asked Sokov in confusion: "Comrade Commander, didn't you say that you designed this anti-tank rocket launcher, why would American instructors appear?"
"Comrade Deputy Division Commander, I'll explain this to you." Sidolin quickly continued, "The bazooka provided to us last time, there were six Bazooka bazooka, which were military supplies provided by American allies. For the Allied bazooka, our people will not use it, and we can only let the US military instructors teach us their experience."
"I think, just assign the Bazukka rocket launcher to Belkin's shrinking team." Sokov wanted to ensure their safety for the instructors sent by his superiors. After thinking about it, he felt that it was safest to let American instructors teach the commanders and fighters of the shrinking team in the factory area of ​​the Red October Factory, so he said without hesitation: "The enemy's attack on the Red October Factory has almost completely stopped. It is most appropriate to let our soldiers learn the use of the rocket launcher there."
As soon as Sokov finished speaking, Ivanov suddenly asked another question: "Comrade Commander, I want to ask, from where will this batch of rocket launchers be transported into the city? Is it from the pontoon underwater bridge or the ferry behind us?"
Sokov did not immediately answer Ivanov's question, but asked Cidolin: "Comrade Chief of Staff, what's the weather recently? Is there any floating ice on the river?"
"Although it has started to snow recently, the temperature is not too low." Sidolin knew very well in his heart that Sokov's purpose was asking, and quickly explained to him: "I estimate that in the next week, there will be no floes on the Volga River. No matter which route the superior transports the bazooka in, there should be no problem."
"Although we don't know where the bazooka will cross the river, I will assign the task to the reception first." Sokov pointed to the map on the table and said to Cydolin: "Chief of Staff, if you come from the pontoon underwater, let the slump regiment receive the supplies. If you get ashore from the ferry, let Major Tenev's guard battalion receive it."
"Don't worry, comrade of the division commander." Cidolin nodded and agreed to Sokov's arrangement: "I will arrange this matter immediately."
"Also, for the sake of confidentiality, don't tell the two commanders the details of what materials you receive." Sokov specifically emphasized to Sidolin to be on the safe side: "Just say it was the military supplies allocated to us by his superiors, do you understand?"
"I understand." Sidolin glanced at Sokov and Ivanov, and said with a serious expression: "I will never tell the fourth person about this until the rocket reaches the hands of my division commanders and soldiers."
Chapter completed!