Regarding the fact that Malashenko and Lavrinenko are classmates and old acquaintances, this tank veteran, who had participated in the Soviet military operation against Poland earlier, was recruited into the newly formed 1st Heavy Tank Breakthrough Battalion of the Western Front.
The coordination department was actually unaware of this.
After all, according to Rokossovsky’s original plan, the first principle was to recruit all skilled tank crews with combat experience to join the newly formed 1st Heavy Tank Breakthrough Battalion. As a veteran who had previously participated in the Soviet war
Lavrinenko, a skilled tank commander in Polish military operations and who had been promoted to captain and company commander at this time, was naturally among the candidates.
By chance, he met the great-grandfather of his old classmate before time travel. The magic of fate was probably the same for Malashenko at this moment.
After having a short chat with his old classmate and comrade-in-arms based on the details in his mind, Malashenko, who was sighing at the magic of fate in his heart, then shifted the focus of the topic to the military and continued to speak.
"Does your superiors have any job arrangements for you to join the 1st Heavy Tank Breakthrough Battalion this time? Lavry, don't tell me they just threw you here as an ordinary tank commander."
After hearing the question from Malashenko, he smiled calmly. Lavrinenko, who was not dissatisfied with the position assigned to him by his superiors, quickly responded.
"My superiors transferred me here this time because they want me to serve as the commander of a tank company under your command. There are only a handful of surviving tank company commanders in the entire Western Front with sufficient ability and experience. Otherwise, I would like this new formation
It’s probably not my turn to be the commander of a tank company in an elite unit.”
Isn't it your turn to be the leader? Brother, you are recognized by later generations as the number one tank ace of the Soviet Army in World War II. If you don't have the ability to be the tank ace, shouldn't I be laid off?
While secretly complaining in his heart, he had nothing to say about Lavrinenko's modesty. Malashenko, who shook his head and smiled helplessly, had no choice but to bring the topic back on track again.
"Speaking of which, Lavry. I still lack a deputy by my side. I alone cannot command such a large heavy armored battalion. If you are interested, I can recommend you to Comrade Rokossovsky.
Come and serve as the deputy battalion commander. With your assistance, my follow-up work should be much easier."
In fact, the reason why Malashenko asked Lavrinenko to serve as his deputy is because Malashenko himself, who came from later generations, was very impressed by Lavrinenko’s outstanding and capable character.
He has an extremely clear understanding of his tank commanding skills, so having this old classmate and comrade who has a close personal relationship with him as his deputy is the best choice both emotionally and rationally.
Secondly, Lavrinenko, who was recognized by later generations as the Soviet Army's number one tank ace, had a side that no one knew about.
In the first half year of the Great Patriotic War, Lavrinenko, who had a record of destroying 52 German tanks as a captain tank company commander, was undoubtedly proud and complacent and eager to win more honors.
But it was this small flaw that was not even considered a shortcoming in ordinary people, but it became the final break in Lavrinenko's life in a battle with the German army, which was the strongest army in the world at the same time.
On December 18, 1941, after destroying the 52nd and last German tank in his life in a battle near the village of Goreuni, Lavrinenko, who was so excited, had not even had time to clean up after the battle.
On the battlefield, he immediately left the tank and jumped out of the car to prepare to report the results to his superiors.
It is precisely because of this seemingly inconspicuous weakness of eagerness for quick success that Lavrinenko, who was passing through an uncleaned battlefield on foot, unfortunately accidentally entered a minefield. A generation of Soviet tank aces died under anti-infantry mines.
Rather than in your own tank.
But even so, Lavrinenko's record of destroying 52 German tanks in less than half a year after the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War is enough to be regarded as unprecedented and unprecedented among the entire Soviet tank force.
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Until the Great Patriotic War ended with the Soviet victory after capturing Berlin in 1945, Lavrinenko's record of destroying 52 German tanks in less than half a year was still unparalleled among the entire Red Army and even the Allied forces.
It can be broken. It is simply difficult to achieve a record of 52 kills from the German armored forces, which are the most elite armored forces in the world, but Lavrinenko is undoubtedly the creator of such a mythical record.
When I think about myself, a little butterfly who came from time-travel, if I don't use my own ability to flap its wings, Lavrinenko, who is as young as himself and eager for quick success and quick success, will definitely inevitably die in a thunderstorm.
Thinking of this, Malashenko, who was shaking his head secretly, finally made the first decision that could change history since coming to this strange world.
With his dull expression, he did not expect that Malashenko, his old classmate and comrade-in-arms, would actually make such a decision that he would serve as his deputy.
After being slightly surprised, Lavrinenko quickly returned to normal thinking. When he thought that he had the opportunity to serve as the deputy of this newly formed elite heavy armor battalion, Lavrinenko's complex eyes were full of gratitude and excitement.
He immediately pulled Malashenko in front of him into his arms with a bear hug.
"I don't know how to express my gratitude to you, Malashenko. I mean, yes, I'd love to try this position again."
Although he was already familiar with the tragic death of Lavrinenko, a short-lived ace, due to his shortcomings of being too eager for quick success, and knowing that his old classmate had an indescribable persistence in military exploits and opportunities for upward advancement, Malashenko still
I was a little breathless by Lavrinenko's sudden enthusiasm and gratitude.
"I understand what you mean, Lavry. But can you let me go before thanking me? I'm almost out of breath."
Realizing that his impulsive act had caused some trouble to Malashenko, Lavrinenko released his bear-hugging arms but continued to pat Malashenko on the shoulder and chat happily.
Following Malashenko's newspaper just half an hour later, Rokossovsky, who was too busy with war preparations, had no intention of paying attention to the deputy candidate of the newly established heavy tank breakthrough battalion, so he simply believed in Malashenko.
Rashenko’s idea immediately approved Malashenko’s request in large quantities.
It is worth mentioning that for unknown reasons, Rokossovsky, as the direct commander of the newly established heavy tank breakthrough battalion, did not assign a partner political commissar to Malashenko.
As for the reasons for this, we have to leave it to Comrade Malashenko, who is completely puzzled, to consider it himself.