Chapter 1250 You can always trust Comrade Commissar
The first batch of T-43 medium tanks produced, together with the brand new T3485 medium tanks equipped with an 85mm D-5T tank gun, were officially delivered and shipped.
In line with the principle of giving priority to elite Guards units with good equipment, only two units received this batch of brand new tanks.
One of them is the 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division commanded by our Comrade Lao Ma.
And sending these new medium tanks to Malashenko does have some meaning in cooperating with the new heavy tanks to test the running-in of the new equipment. If there are any potential problems, they can be discovered as soon as possible.
Avoid putting off the problem until later when it becomes too big to solve.
Another unit that received a new medium tank is equally famous, and it is the unit of another "tank hero" Katukov.
Because of the arrival of Malashenko, the performance of Katukov's troops in this timeline is more or less overshadowed.
Compared with the heavily equipped main medium tanks, the mighty and domineering heavy tanks, which are relatively rare in number but play a more important role, are indeed more popular in publicity and can inspire people and morale.
Another more important reason is the personal preference of the loving father Comrade Stalin.
As we all know, Comrade Stalin liked "big" things, the bigger the better.
The caliber of the cannon must be large enough, the size of the warship must be large enough, and the large aircraft in the sky must be large enough. However, the military industry did not work hard and made a useless Pei-8 which was embarrassing and disappointed Comrade Stalin. The large aircraft was
The matter can only be temporarily shelved and slowed down until the war is won.
As for the tanks on the ground, Comrade Stalin also liked "big ones" in terms of personal preference.
Compared with the little T34s commanded by Katukov, Malashenko, a small-scale iron bastard, was more appetizing to Comrade Stalin. Even the tanks he used were named after him. Such a unit fought
Winning a battle just sounds like it brings glory to one's face and is quite festive.
This is also one of the main reasons why the loving father Comrade Stalin gave the honorary title named after himself to Malashenko instead of other troops.
The leader's personal preferences can indeed sometimes determine a lot of things, not to mention that this was still the Stalin period where there was no lack of controversy in later generations.
As for the newly delivered medium tanks, Malashenko finalized what he thought was an appropriate arrangement after careful consideration.
The establishment of the army is constantly expanding, and the battlefield role and important role it plays are also constantly rising. Malashenko can no longer command a heavily armed force of pure heavy tanks to gallop on the battlefield as before. Multiple models
The integration and diversification of technical equipment is imperative, and equipping medium tanks is part of it.
"I plan to deploy these medium tanks to all four regiments to fight in conjunction with the heavy tanks."
"Now we have enough light reconnaissance tanks to perform missions. These medium tanks have good firepower, moderate protection, and better mobility than heavy tanks. They can just fill the gap as an intermediate role."
"When direct heavy fire support is needed, but heavy tanks cannot arrive quickly, let these medium tanks appear where they should appear in time and persist until the heavy tanks arrive. Or they can be used as a defense against light reconnaissance tanks.
Fire support units are also very effective in seizing key locations and encircling the enemy, what do you think?"
Malashenko, based on the later experience of the cooperation tactics of medium and heavy tanks, finalized the usage method as the division commander. However, the above words were spoken to political commissar Petrov in the tone of discussion rather than orders.
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Rather than imposing mandatory orders, Malashenko hopes to gain the understanding and support of Political Commissar Petrov.
Orders can direct people, but they cannot unite them, even among comrades.
Looking at the usage concept that Malashenko drew with a pencil on the telegraph newspaper in front of him, Commissar Petrov, who had been looking pretty good recently, smiled.
"Do you remember what you said to me in Stalingrad?"
"Stalingrad?"
Malashenko, who had just finished drawing the tank logo with a pencil in his hand, was startled. He suddenly asked which song he was singing about something so long ago?
"I don't remember. I said so many things about Stalingrad. How do I know which one you are referring to?"
Political Commissar Petrov expected Malashenko's answer and smiled faintly right after.
"I almost fell down. German artillery fire exploded outside the building around us. You rushed up and carried me on your back. I asked you to put me down so that I could walk on my own. At that time, you said, "Young Master
Nonsense! Once the guns are fired, the whole regiment must listen to me! I am the military commander!" Don't you remember?"
As soon as Commissar Petrov said these words, it was Malashenko who was embarrassed.
"Uh...this..."
"Did I really say that?"
Political Commissar Petrov said nothing, just kept smiling and continued to look at Malashenko.
"Well, it seems I did say that."
Comrade Political Commissar nodded.
"That's right. Always remember that you are the military commander. You should not let other people's words affect your own judgment. Brainstorming is a good thing, but what is more terrible is indecision and hesitation. It is you who should make the decision.
It’s time to believe in yourself. After this journey, I believe you have the ability to make correct judgments.”
"Even if one day I am gone and you need to walk alone in the future, you must remember this. Before you can let others trust you and you can be worthy of the trust others have entrusted to you, you must first
Believe in yourself and don’t let hesitation and hesitation influence your judgment.”
Political Commissar Petrov has always been not only Malashenko's partner, but also a mentor, guide, reliable comrade, and even a father-like figure, accompanying him by his side.
Political Commissar Petrov was gratified and happy to be able to witness Malashenko's growth step by step without losing himself in the flames of war.
All of this has reached an unspeakable level for Malashenko. If you can find the closest word to describe it, it is what Malashenko once said to Lavrinenko himself.
"You can always trust Comrade Political Commissar."
The final preparations before the war were completed. Malashenko, who once again went to the front army headquarters to receive the final combat order, returned to his forward headquarters as scheduled.
Everything is ready. The 1st Stalin Guards Tank Division, armed to the teeth with a large number of new equipment, will become the first mourner to ring the death knell for the German army under steel encirclement.