The people who can accompany Zhukov are all people with "head, face and cards" in the literal sense.
The stars carried on the shoulders of such a large group of people are more than the stars in the sky that can be seen if you raise your head right now. Just one star on Comrade Ma's shoulders would not matter if it were placed in this crowd of people.
It's just a trivial and inconspicuous one.
Although Malashenko thought so, other comrades present did not think so.
To be precise, a large number of generals and senior officials present, including Zhukov, all regarded Malashenko as the absolute and only protagonist without exception.
Zhukov personally took the lead in sending congratulations and a big bear hug, followed closely by the deputy commander of the front army and the political commissar, and then a large number of generals whom they knew and did not know came forward to salute and shake hands, and responded enthusiastically.
Heartfelt congratulations.
I have a saying, Comrade Ma boasts that he has seen many big scenes, but scenes like this are really unheard of and unprecedented.
Being regarded as the absolute protagonist by so many generals, they all came forward to salute and congratulate him. This was Comrade Ma's "big girl getting on the sedan chair", which overwhelmed Malashenko. In the end, he even walked with a smile.
The grin reached almost to the base of the ears.
I have no choice but to laugh.
How can you still put on a "mummy face" on such a festive occasion? So many leaders are smiling at you, but if you don't smile, then it's inappropriate after all, isn't it?
"What is the situation of the troops now? What are the casualties?"
After completing the courtesy congratulations and meeting ceremony, which did not take too long, Malashenko immediately followed Zhukov's request and walked side by side with Zhukov towards the venue inside the building.
Comrade Lao Zhu's first sentence when he came up was to get straight to the point and directly ask about the current situation of the leader. The level of concern can be seen from this.
"Back to Comrade Marshal, all units of the Leader's Division are currently stationed in various places in the liberated areas and contact lines in accordance with orders, and are strictly guarding against any possible harassment by the enemy."
"As for the casualties, the latest statistics show that the overall battle attrition has exceeded 30%. More than 1,500 comrades died in the battle and are missing. The number of wounded people totals more than 4,500. Thanks to the good evacuation capabilities of the wounded,
We have controlled the casualty rate of the wounded within a relatively good range and tried our best to save every injured comrade."
"During the battle, we give full play to our advantages in technical equipment and tactical systems, and engage in close coordination and tacit cooperation with multiple arms in combat. Battles that can be resolved with firepower do not require comrades to charge physically and fight with their lives. This can control the casualty rate.
an important factor."
The establishment, personnel and equipment composition of the leadership division are far different from the ordinary Red Army division-level field troops, and are much stronger than the latter.
Just the more than 20,000 men and more than 300 tanks of various types, not counting the combat force establishment with the number of infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled artillery. Not to mention the Red Army field troops at the ordinary division level were sour when they saw it, just get closer.
The Guard Army came over to compete with the leading division to see who had stronger assault power and higher overall combat level.
The Leadership Division has become what it is today because Zhukov personally endorsed it, gave great support and help, gave Malashenko considerable autonomy, and carried out the exploration of a new experimental synthetic field force structure.
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The battle in the field was so loud that it was hard to find the enemy, which was very good.
But at this moment, Zhukov is relatively more concerned about how the leadership division will perform in a street fighting environment that is very different from the Battle of Berlin and is completely different from the field battle. Being able to achieve combat goals is only a part of the comprehensive combat performance evaluation. What really wants to
To achieve excellence, you must also look at the casualties and battle losses of the troops.
Obviously, Zhukov, with a smile on his face, was quite satisfied with the results of Malashenko's personal report.
"Very good! To tell you the truth, in the battle plan formulated in advance, the front army headquarters has already prepared for the loss of more than half of the division's casualties. It has prepared for the worst and even considered which reserve team should be used if necessary.
Replace you."
"But the Leader's Division has obviously proved with its strength that such plans are completely unnecessary. It seems that some of your previous street fighting performances in East Prussia were no accident. Even if the local street fighting environment becomes expanded and high-pressure, the Leader's Division still has enough
It’s good that I can handle it easily with my strength!”
"Perhaps you should make preparations and conceive the summary report of the Battle of Berlin in advance. I have a feeling that even if I don't ask you for it, Vasilevsky will come to talk to you in person before long. Such an important model war example textbook,
Leaving it out was a dereliction of duty on the part of the Chief of General Staff of the Red Army, and based on my understanding of him, it was impossible for him to make such a low-level mistake."
Zhukov and Vasilevsky are in-laws, and their relationship is so good that everyone knows about wearing the same pants.
Now Zhukov quietly reminded Malashenko that it is best to prepare the summary report of the Battle of Berlin as soon as possible. When the time comes, the Red Army General Staff Headquarters will come to ask for things. Some say, at least don't be empty-handed and have nothing to prepare. This is not good.
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The leader said what he meant and gave him a little reminder. As a subordinate, Malashenko must of course express something. He quickly nodded in agreement and said that he "will start preparations immediately".
On the other side, Malashenko and Zhukov, who were walking and chatting along the way, as well as a large number of front army headquarters personnel who came with them behind them, have also arrived. Malashenko personally laid out the layout and commanded it, and hurriedly packed it out.
A "negotiation venue" for use.
When he walked into the venue, he saw that only the Soviet flag and the Red Army flag were displayed. He looked around and found nothing related to the Nazis. Zhukov, who understood Malashenko's intention of such a layout, did not need to say anything and nodded with satisfaction.
respond.
As for the rather eye-catching flag hanging on the wall behind the Soviet negotiating table, Zhukov walked up to it with interest and looked it up and down, and then quietly turned his head towards Malashenko, who was accompanying him.
Open your mouth.
"Is this the side you just stuck on the Capitol?"
The victory flag hanging on the wall of the venue was indeed exactly the same as the one flying on the top of the Parliament Building, except that it was "not the original" but Malashenko's "other arrangement."
"No, Comrade Marshal. This side is a backup prepared in advance considering that the victory flag may be damaged or lost during the battle. However, the final actual battle result was that it was not used."
"The true victory flag is still flying on the top of the Reichstag, fluttering in the wind, defended and guarded by the most elite infantry company of the Leader's Division who personally planted it on the roof, and continues to inspire the morale of the comrades until the Battle of Berlin is completely over."
"The purpose of hanging this backup flag here is to wake up those idiots who have always deceived themselves and have deceived themselves so much that they cannot figure out the truth, so that they can see with their own eyes what kind of situation they are in now."
"If this works, I believe our next task in facing the Nazi die-hards will be much easier. Comrade Marshal, after all, no one wants to waste time with these Nazi remnants who are still struggling to survive and are obsessed with paranoia."