Needless to say, Kurbalov’s words were “very insightful” as soon as he spoke them.
As an old superior and leader who spent time with the "lame brigade commander", Malashenko immediately realized that his capable general had some petty ideas.
But it doesn't matter. After all, those strong, huge, and extremely destructive war machines are inherently capable of large-scale destruction against hot-blooded men. This is true for both ordinary people and serious soldiers.
Strictly speaking, the lethality and conquering power of these cold-blooded guys against pure men is really greater than that of beautiful people of the opposite sex.
Kulbalov's current state is naturally the same.
"Would you like to have these big guys under your control?"
Malashenko was outspoken and hit the mark, and Kulbalov seemed a little embarrassed after having guessed his little thoughts.
"You are right, that's what happened, Comrade Commander."
"Think about it, the 203 heavy artillery is on board, and it is also wearing heavy armor with the same level of protection as the IS7. We never dreamed that we could build such a powerful assault equipment. Tomorrow's battle is the last chance, miss it
If so, I may never have the chance to see this thing put into actual combat in this life, I really can’t say.”
"I don't have any other intention. I just want to seize the opportunity and open my eyes to get started, so I just want to make a small request."
Malashenko also knows that a strong brigade commander like Kulbalov, who is calm but not rigid and has a completely relaxed command style, can speak in such a way that even he is embarrassed.
This is already considered to be the limit.
After all, it’s not like he climbed up through the back door by kneeling, licking, giving gifts, and building connections. He was minced with real knives and real guns, stuffing the pure smelly meat into the caterpillar tracks.
It's obviously unrealistic to expect the latter to have the same level of communication as the former. People's thoughts are basically on "how to better smash Na Na".
"Okay, I'll satisfy you after the last battle. Your brigade has really made great efforts in recent times and suffered considerable losses. This experience coupon will be yours."
"I will draft an order when I get back. The command of the division's 203 self-propelled artillery company will be temporarily delegated to your brigade. Which siege team will be assigned to it depends on your brigade's combat deployment, but I guess it should be the Volga River team.
right?"
The Volga siege detachment was the siege detachment to which Alsim Company was located.
Among the three siege detachments organized under the jurisdiction of the Kulbalov Brigade, the one with the strongest comprehensive strength, the most high-performance technical equipment, the largest proportion of veterans, and the best actual results has been called the leader division.
The number one sharp knife force in the Battle of Berlin.
Although the Volga siege force was withdrawn for temporary rest, this was an order Malashenko had just issued earlier.
However, Malashenko did not say clearly how long the rest would take, nor did he say that the Volga siege unit would not be allowed to participate in the next battle, so it was not a foregone conclusion.
Secondly, the Volga River siege team has gone through many obstacles and hardships so far, flattening all the powerful opponents on the road to the core area of Berlin, and finally reached this point; and strictly speaking, it is just a battle.
Due to fatigue, the losses were relatively large, but not to the point of losing combat effectiveness and requiring forced retreat to rest and recuperate.
Another battle with limited intensity and short duration against a single target building should be within an acceptable range and capable of completing the task.
More importantly, since Malashenko sits in the position of division commander, he must take into account some higher-level important matters.
For example, who should be awarded the honor of capturing the Capitol Building? This is literally the absolute top honor that can go down in history.
In terms of strength alone, there is nothing to say. All existing siege units in the leadership division can complete this combat mission. As for the lone Capitol building, if you just send any siege unit up there, they can rush it down.
.
Therefore, it was a reasonable choice from the Volga Siege Division, which fought the most fiercely and achieved the most results during the Battle of Berlin.
It is also Malashenko's subjective preference for the old team he brought up. It is indeed mixed with some personal feelings, which is undeniable.
Malashenko finally chose the Volga Siege Team to inherit this top honor and go down in history. This was already determined earlier.
Even if Kulbalov did not use the issue of "who gives the heavy artillery battery" as an opportunity to ask circumstantial questions, Malashenko's decision would not change.
Kulbalov, who wanted to use the logic of "whoever the heavy artillery battery is assigned to, will be responsible for attacking the Capitol" to determine whether his brigade can receive this honor, was once again beaten by Malashenko.
It hit home once and for all.
However, I didn't think much about it. It was a big happy event anyway, so I just revealed my arrangements while being excited and happy.
"Yes, Comrade Division Commander, let them go if you are sure. No matter how you look at it, they are the team most suitable for this honor. After a short break, they have regained the strength to at least successfully win this battle."
"I am ready to issue combat orders only after your confirmation. Everything has been arranged."
"Um"
The answer was predictable, but Malashenko's answer seemed to be thinking about something else, and then he took the initiative to speak again.
"Take me around their unit's base. I just happened to stop by now. I was planning to go there anyway. I prepared some things to give to them."
The things to be delivered have been prepared and packed by Malashenko in advance, and placed in his motorcade, ready to be sent out at any time.
Since he happened to be on his way now, Malashenko was too lazy to make a second trip after returning to the division headquarters. He simply went out and finished everything in one go.
The comrade, the division commander, took the initiative to make the request, and as a brigade commander, Kulbalov naturally obeyed the order.
However, when the convoy finally stopped next to the Volga siege unit station, Malashenko got out of the car and personally went to the back of the loading truck, pulled out a box with his own hands, opened it, and presented it to everyone.
in front of you.
Kulbalov, who had never expected to see such a "holy object", was stunned on the spot. He looked at the few lines of large characters on the object unfolded in Malashenko's hand and opened his jaw in astonishment.
, I forgot to blink for a moment.
"The 8th Army of the 1st Belorussian Front and the 1st Moscow-Berlin Tank Division of the Guards Red Banner were awarded the title of "Stalin" leader"
The above is the main text content on this military flag. The white text on the red background and the sickle and hammer five-pointed star pattern in the upper left corner are in sharp contrast and extremely eye-catching.
Of course, Kulbalov knew the purpose of this flag and what it meant behind this custom-made military flag. His unspeakable excitement was beyond words.
And Malashenko, who had already prepared it in advance and was waiting to distribute it at this moment, not only spread his arms and displayed the flag with his own hands, but also did not forget to ask the comrades around him.
"I proposed the design plan, the text was written by Comrade Political Commissar, and the honor was signed by Comrade Stalin himself. How do you feel about it? Not bad, right?"