Although an exchange and cooperation agreement with the Allies has been signed, this does not mean that the Allies can now get the coveted IS6 heavy tank.
In line with the principles of barter and fair trade, the prototype of the IS6 heavy tank and a complete set of design drawings and technical information need to wait until the Allies come up with equivalent exchanges, that is, the aeroengine and a complete set of related things.
After all are sent to the Soviet Union, the cargo ship containing the IS6 family barrels will set sail for the United States.
As for how Britain and the United States are divided into is6 family buckets, the Soviet Union has nothing to do with it. You two can divide it as you like. I just need to get what I want.
As the lecturer and instructor of this training cooperation plan, Malashenko understood these situations through the materials Malokov gave him, but in Malashenko's opinion, this matter should be
Another meaning cannot be explained clearly.
The is6 heavy tank itself is far from advanced. It is not blessed with anything that can be called high-tech. The whole body is a wartime product assembled from off-the-shelf products. Such powerful combat power is all due to the outstanding integrated design.
Ability is a strong support. Of course, the ready-made shelf products themselves are mature and reliable, and they also play an important role in this.
Of course, Malashenko is very aware of the above situation, but the Allies know nothing about it. They only know that the IS6 heavy tank is very powerful, and in the hands of the elite Guards tank troops of the Soviet army, it is enough to defeat the Germans.
The tank hit the ground violently.
So based on a comprehensive analysis of the current situation, Malashenko is basically convinced that the Allies must have mistakenly thought that the is6 heavy tank used some new technology that they are currently unable to achieve or are not aware of. He hopes that by getting the is6 heavy tank
The actual prototype of the tank plus a complete set of design information and drawings can be used to understand the secrets hidden in it, so as to improve the strength of your own new tank.
If you can figure it out yourself, there's no reason why the people above can't figure it out.
If this is the case, the reason why we have to wait until the British and Americans start shipping before packing and shipping the is6 family in barrels is very intriguing and even a bit laughable.
"I really want to see the expressions of Americans and British people when they actually get the things. I can't afford this surprise without being on the cover of Time Magazine. It's really shocking..."
"General, what are you laughing at?"
The more he thought about it, the happier Malashenko felt. He couldn't hold it back for a while and laughed a little, but it didn't matter. However, Colonel Jack noticed it and asked questions. He realized that he
Malashenko, who couldn't hold it back for a moment, hurriedly responded, pretending that nothing was wrong and forced to speak seriously.
"Nothing, I just remembered something happy."
"What happy thing?"
Colonel Jack blinked and asked subconsciously, but Malashenko did not intend to continue to answer. Instead, he brushed off the topic and changed the topic.
"Let's go, the vehicles are ready. Don't you really want to experience the powerful tanks currently in service in our army? The opportunity has come, but you must cherish it."
The row of "trial version" tanks neatly parked on the test site cannot be the IS6 heavy tanks that the Allies dream of. It is not the time to let these Allied officers come into contact with the real objects. Some secrets must be kept until the end.
It's called a secret, perfect enough.
Looking at these is2 heavy tanks that have been away for a long time and have not been touched for a long time, Malashenko couldn't help but silently sighed, "When was the last time I drove this thing?", completely ignoring his butt.
The Allied officers following behind had already begun to whisper.
"This is the Russian heavy tank that can beat the crap out of those Germans? It's unbelievable, they look bigger than any of our tanks."
"Hey! Open your eyes and take a closer look. There is a difference. This is not the kind of car we saw when we went to the battlefield to observe. On the contrary, the design style is definitely the work of the Russians."
"I said you have to be more cautious. That is the latest heavy tank of the Russians. We also visited several other elite Guards tank divisions of the Russians along the way to the front. Except for this leader division, most of the other divisions
They are all using the tank in front of us. The latest heavy tanks, even if they exist, are very few and cannot be compared with the leader's division. The Russians themselves do not have the equipment to be popularized throughout the army. How can they just use it casually?
Show it to others? This is basic common sense, what would you do if it were you?"
"Well, when you say that, it seems to make sense. Anyway, they are all things I have never seen before. I can't wait to go in and visit them. I am excited just thinking about being able to drive such a big thing with my own hands.
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Although some basic common sense training was conducted yesterday, and the customized English version of the operation manual prepared in advance has been distributed and has fallen into the hands of each of these British and American military officers, one copy for each person, but this does not mean that these guys
Learn how to use a Soviet tank in just one day.
Although it is true that these people were all armored soldiers, before growing up to become armored force commanders, they all drove their own vehicles and commanded an armored force to participate in front-line battles, just like Malashenko.
However, there are many differences between the tanks made by the United Kingdom and the United States and the tanks made by the Soviet Union. Even if there is no difference in general, a bunch of subtle differences can still make people confused for the first time.
You may be in a hurry and may even not be able to drive the car at all.
Considering this practical problem, the Soviet army specially prepared a group of experienced tank soldiers who could also speak English. Like Malashenko, they made a special trip from the front to the rear to carry out this mission.
The only thing that needs to be done is to be mixed into each vehicle group, with one person from each group responsible for directly teaching these Americans and British people how to play with Soviet tanks. If you can speak English, there is no need for a translator.
Being able to communicate directly is convenient and fast, but the main reason is that there is really no room for an extra translator in the already crowded and narrow tank.
These days, it is necessary to recruit a group of people who speak fluent English, can communicate directly, and have rich combat experience. They can teach Americans and British people how to play with Soviet tanks, and they can also stand the test and be trustworthy enough to be entrusted with it.
It is true that frontline tank soldiers for this important mission are not easy to find.
A group of Red Army tank soldiers who had made a special trip back from the front line were mostly from different units, and there was also a huge gap in military ranks and positions.
Except for Malashenko, the highest-ranking major general and division commander, the other tank soldiers participating in the mission had various military positions from the colonel commander down. The lowest one was also a lieutenant, and they were all well-educated.
A party member from a serious military academy.
It may seem a bit outrageous at first glance, but in fact it is not difficult to understand if you think about it carefully.
Before ensuring that a person is qualified for this task, you must first ensure that he can withstand the test and be trusted enough to perform this high-level confidential task. At least until the transaction cooperation is completed, whether it is London
Or maybe Washington and Moscow don't want the Germans to know about the existence of this cooperation, and anyone involved in the plan must keep it strictly confidential.
And this is probably difficult for many ordinary soldiers who have not joined the party to do, or even if they can do it, there are people more suitable than him to do it. It's as simple as that.