"This is a good suggestion." Kalashnikov recorded it again and continued to inquire: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, if there is one more person, does the internal layout of the tank need to be rearranged?"
Seeing that Kalashnikov discovered the problem right away, Sokov couldn't help but admire him secretly: "The new model of T-34 tank should use a three-person turret, so that a gunner can be added.
After the tank commander no longer serves as the gunner, he can concentrate on command, thus improving the tank's combat capabilities."
"It's great, it's simply great." Yakov couldn't help but cheered when he heard this. He said with emotion: "After your improvements, the firepower of our tanks has been strengthened, and the combat effectiveness has also been improved.
"
"Yakov, I think the new model of tank needs to be more powerful on the battlefield, and there are still many areas for improvement." Sokov thought of a book he had read before, which mentioned something about tanks.
The problem of communication between tanks was mentioned by the way: "Nowadays, the communication between tanks in our army is controlled by command tanks through semaphores. We all know that tanks are highly maneuverable, fast, and have a large range of activities."
, the distance between the front and rear of the troops is also very long. On a battlefield filled with gunfire, tanks rely on semaphores to direct tank operations. Tanks that are close to each other are better, but tanks that are far away cannot clearly see what information is being transmitted.
I feel that in order to truly command a mechanized force in combat, each tank must be equipped with a vehicle-mounted radio so that the entire armored force can be coordinated organically, thereby doubling the combat efficiency."
Both Yakov and Kalashnikov were lost in thought. They were thinking carefully about what Sokov said and felt that it might be possible to improve the existing T-34 tank according to the method he proposed.
Combat efficiency increases exponentially.
After a long time, Kalashnikov took the lead and said: "I think it is a bit unrealistic to install a vehicle radio on every tank. This will be a very long project and may take several years to complete.
"
Yakov also went on to say: "You have mentioned to me before about the coordinated operation of tanks and infantry, but now this tactic has not been promoted for a long time. I guess it has something to do with communications."
"Comrade Major is right." When it came to tanks, Kalashnikov was very talkative: "When fighting with infantry, communication between each other is a big problem. We are better. If you have anything to inform us,
The infantry only needs to open the hatch cover, lean out and shout a few times. The infantry can only contact us by knocking on the car body to attract our attention. If the battle is fierce, who will notice whether there is a sound of knocking on the car body outside."
Kalashnikov's words gave Sokov a wake-up call. He felt that the first thing that needed to be solved now was the communication problem between infantry and tank crews. He remembered that before he traveled through time, he had read an online novel, which was dedicated to
Mentioned the communication problem of Butan collaboration.
Just as he was trying to recall the details in the book, he heard Yakov asking Kalashnikov: "Comrade Lieutenant, I want to ask you, have you ever taken the subway?"
"Sit there." Kalashnikov didn't know the reason for Yakov's question. After giving an affirmative answer, he immediately asked: "Comrade Major, why do you ask this?"
"Since you have taken the subway, you should have seen the communication equipment at the door of the train." Yakov explained to the other party: "After pressing one of the buttons, you can talk to the driver in front of you. If we put this kind of communication equipment,
By copying it to tanks, can we solve the communication problem of infantry-tank synergy?"
"Major, your idea is good. However, I think even if you copy it, it will have no effect." After Kalashnikov raised objections, he specifically explained to the other party: "If the intercom device on the subway is really
When installed on a tank, the roar of the tank engine and the sound of guns and artillery on the battlefield will make it impossible for the tank crew to hear what the infantry is saying."
"That's right." After listening to Kalashnikov's words, Yakov's face showed a disappointed expression: "It seems that we can only think of other ways to solve the communication problem of the Butan-tan collaboration."
"Yakov, the intercom device is not suitable, then can we install a phone behind the tank. In this way, the infantry following the tank can promptly inform them of the situation on the battlefield through the phone.
The crew in the tank made a briefing." Sokov had recalled some details of the book at this moment, so he said it in one breath, and then asked Kalashnikov: "Lieutenant Kalashnikov, what do you think of my proposal?
How about it?"
Kalashnikov thought for a moment and then gave Sokov a thumbs up: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, your plan is really great. I think it is feasible."
"Lieutenant," seeing that Sokov's proposal was approved by Kalashnikov, Yakov tentatively asked, "Would it be difficult to install a telephone on the tank?"
"No, it's very easy to install." Kalashnikov shook his head and said, "Even for a tank brigade, it can be installed in a week at most."
Yakov heard that it would only take a week to install a telephone on the rear of a tank brigade, and he couldn't help but be eager to try: "It's a pity that there are no ready-made tanks now, otherwise we can try to modify them and see what the effect is."
"There are tanks!" Sokov continued: "More than a hundred meters away from the factory building, there is an underground tank depot. There are more than 40 T-34 tanks parked in it, all of which have just rolled off the assembly line.
Since it cannot be transported to the other side of the river for the time being, it can only be stored there temporarily."
"Oh, there are more than forty tanks." When Yakov heard what Sokov said, his eyes suddenly lit up and he asked tentatively: "Don't you have tank soldiers in your brigade? I think we can let them go when the German army attacks.
They countercharged with tanks."
"I've thought about it that way, but it's a pity that it doesn't work." Sokov replied with a wry smile: "These tanks have no ammunition. If the only ones rushing up are infantry, we can go over and crush them. But if the Germans have tanks, our drivers
Members can only bravely run into it, otherwise they will only be treated as targets."
"It's a pity, it's a pity." Yakov said regretfully: "So many tanks are placed in underground tank depots but cannot be used for any purpose. It is simply a waste."
"It can't be said that it has not been put to use." Sokov told the story of how he made the tank circle around the factory several times, and finally said: "Our actions made the enemies who were preparing to attack here mistakenly think that they were coming here.
At least one tank brigade did not dare to act rashly and could only send planes to bomb us indiscriminately, trying to destroy all our tanks."
While several people were talking, Zinchenko and Cousteau came in from outside. As soon as Zinchenko entered, he smiled and asked Sokov: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, I heard that two commanders have arrived.
, so I came here specially to take a look.”
"Comrade Deputy Factory Director, let me introduce you." Sokov pointed at Yakov and said: "This is Major Yakov, from the weapons and equipment department; this is Lieutenant Kalashnikov, the superior
We are sent here to assist you in your tank modification work." After introducing him to Zinchenko, he introduced Zinchenko and Cousteau to Yakov.
"Hello, Comrade Deputy Director." Yakov held Zinchenko's hand and said friendly: "It's amazing that your factory is still insisting on national defense production under such difficult conditions. I represent weapons and equipment.
I express my gratitude to you!"
"Comrade Major, you are overly complimentary." Zinchenko heard Yakov's praise and said humbly: "This is all our job. Unfortunately, the recent German offensive has been so fierce that our production has to
Temporarily suspended.”
"Comrade Deputy Factory Director, I heard from Lieutenant Colonel Sokov that there are more than 40 tanks stored in the nearby underground tank depot." Yakov asked with a smile: "I want to ask, what can you do for me?
Do these tanks provide the ammunition they need?”
"Prepare ammunition for the tanks?" Hearing Yakov's question, Zinchenko couldn't help but hesitate for a moment, and then explained to Yakov: "Comrade Major, these tanks are to be provided to other troops without orders from superiors.
, no one can use it casually."
"Comrade Deputy Factory Director," Yakov said with a straight face: "If you allow these tanks to stay in the underground tank depot, what will happen if they are captured by the German army? Have you considered it?"
Yakov's words left Zinchenko speechless. He also knew very well that once the assembly workshop was lost, the tanks parked in the underground tank depot might fall into the hands of the Germans. At that time, the Germans would
It is intolerable that tanks produced by the Soviets would be used to fight the Soviet army.
Knowing the seriousness of the problem is one thing, but whether it can be implemented is another. Zinchenko hesitated for a long time, and then carefully said to Yakov: "Comrade Major, I need to report this matter to the factory director immediately.
Please give me instructions."
Yakov is also a resolute person. When he heard that Zinchenko planned to ask the factory director for instructions, he pointed to the phone on the table and asked: "Comrade deputy factory director, can this phone be used to contact the factory director?"
"Okay." Zinchenko replied, nodding.
"Then use this phone to call the factory director." Yakov ordered in a commanding tone: "I will sit here and wait for the factory director's reply."
Zinchenko felt a little unhappy when he heard Yakov speaking to him in a commanding tone. He turned to look at Sokov, hoping to get his support. Unexpectedly, he saw Sokov talking to Yakov about his company.
With a smile on his face, he seemed to be facing a superior leader. Seeing this, a thought came to Zinchenko's mind: Could it be that this major's background was so great that Lieutenant Colonel Sokov wanted to follow his lead?
mean?
Thinking of this, he did not dare to neglect any more and quickly picked up the phone and dialed Peter's office. When he heard Peter's voice, Zinchenko said quickly: "Hello, Comrade Factory Director, I am Zinchenko.
"
"Oh, it's the deputy director." Peter's voice sounded a little tired, as if he had just been awakened by the ringing of the phone: "You called me so late, what's the matter?"
"That's right," Zinchenko said cautiously: "A major came from the weapons and equipment department. He hopes that we can distribute ammunition to the tanks stored in the underground tank depot so that they can be used in battle."
"Absurd, it's simply ridiculous." Peter heard what Zinchenko said and immediately said dissatisfied: "You are the deputy director of the factory, don't you know who those tanks are prepared for? Last time we asked Soko
The use of Lieutenant Colonel Husband is already a violation of the regulations. How can these tanks be allowed to participate in combat? I will reiterate to you now that no one is allowed to use these tanks without permission from their superiors. Understood.
?"
"Understood, Comrade Factory Director." Zinchenko saw Peter refusing so simply and said with some embarrassment: "But, but..."
"But what?" Seeing Zinchenko's hesitation in speaking, Peter guessed that he might have something to hide, so he asked tentatively: "Is Lieutenant Colonel Sokov next to you?"
"Yes," Zinchenko glanced quickly at Sokov, nodded and replied: "He is with me."
Peter considered that the major who gave the order came from the Weapons and Equipment Department and was probably a big shot, so he had to find out the identity of the other party. He then asked: "What is Lieutenant Colonel Sokov's opinion on this matter?"
"He has no objection," Zinchenko replied shortly.
Hearing Zinchenko's answer, Peter began to think carefully. Sokov did not object, which showed that this major from the Weapons and Equipment Department was well-established, so much so that Lieutenant Colonel Sokov did not dare to raise objections.
Thinking of this, he said into the microphone: "Comrade Deputy Factory Director, since Lieutenant Colonel Sokov has no objection, then do as he said and replenish ammunition and fuel for these tanks as soon as possible...Wait a minute." Peter
Just in the middle of what he said, he suddenly realized a serious problem. Workers in his factory might have no problem driving tanks, but if they were allowed to drive tanks in combat, this would be a problem. He then asked, "Can they find enough tanks?"
Tanker?"
Zinchenko quickly covered the microphone with his hand, looked at Sokov and asked: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, the factory director asked me to ask you, if the tank is delivered to you, can you find enough manpower to drive the tank?"
?"
"No problem." Sokov nodded and said, "There is a tank company in my brigade. As long as Director Peter is willing to provide us with those tanks, then I will be able to find enough tank crews."
"Comrade Factory Director," Zinchenko reported to Peter after receiving a clear answer from Sokov: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov said that as long as you are willing to provide him with these tanks, he can find a sufficient number of them.
Tanker."
Knowing that Sokov could find enough tank crews gave Peter some reassurance. He thought to himself: If Lieutenant Colonel Sokov can really make these tanks work, then there should be no problem in holding on to the factory.