Steel Soviet Union

Because we need to pass through a newly captured battlefield area, we cannot rule out the possibility that there are still remaining German stragglers in this area who are stubbornly resisting and waiting for opportunities to shoot black guns. Although the risk factor is not high, it is still there.

So Malashenko prepared a relatively comprehensive convoy to escort him and Kotin to their destination.

A team consists of two IS6 heavy tanks, one at the front and one at the front, plus three BMP43 infantry fighting vehicles, which is a standard mechanized infantry platoon, and finally three GAZ jeeps.

Two vehicles were used as backup and confusion camouflage vehicles. Kotin and Malashenko took one of them, provided that Kotin and Malashenko wanted to ride in the same car. In fact, taking into account safety issues, it is not impossible to take two separate cars. The specific situation will depend on the specific arrangements before making a decision.

After eating and wiping their meals, Kotin and Malashenko arrived outside the division headquarters and prepared to set off. The convoy that had already been assembled and waiting here was fully armed and ready. A platoon leader from the division headquarters security company headed by them immediately stepped forward to greet the horse. Rashenko opened his mouth to report.

"Everything is ready, comrade division commander, shall we set off now?"

"Um"

Malashenko responded softly, but seemed a bit noncommittal, and turned his attention to Kogin beside him.

"Leave immediately?"

"Then what are you waiting for if you don't set off?"

"I knew you would say that.

Accustomed to Kogin's frequent "answering questions with questions," Malashenko immediately smiled and was about to reach out to pull the car door. However, Kogin, who had other ideas, made a "wait a minute" gesture and spoke immediately. .

"How about getting on that thing? I have never experienced what it feels like to sit on this thing. Morozov has always been responsible for this thing."

"Uh this"

Kogin's requirements and suggestions were very clear, and the direction indicated by his fingers and eyes was also clear, which was the BMP43 infantry fighting vehicle not far away.

Ke Jin, who seemed to have never ridden on this thing before, was very interested for a while and wanted to try it out on the immersive front line. After all, judging from the actual combat feedback, the mechanized infantry soldiers of the Leader Division have rave reviews for this thing. The fully enclosed armor protection and high-speed mobility can have a huge beneficial effect on the battlefield.

Although this thing is very good, and it has Kotin's original design assistance, in fact it is not Kotin's side that is responsible for the production but Morozov's side.

After all, this thing is a deformed vehicle based on the body and chassis of a medium tank. It is not within the scope of Kejin's responsibility. Kejin is only responsible for assisting in the design, providing opinions and some technical references. So far, he has never ridden on this thing. , let alone "experience" actual combat in such a frontline environment.

To say that the request is made suddenly now is sudden, but if you think about it carefully, it is actually quite reasonable.

"If you think about it, I don't have a problem. It just so happens that this thing is safer, so you don't have to hold me responsible for any accidents that happen to me. I can't bear the responsibility if you have something wrong with you."

The conversation between the two brothers was as unconcerned with the details as ever. After hearing the words, Ke Jing was about to step forward on the spot. However, he did not expect that Malashenko's actions also happened at the same time. Ke Jing was slightly stunned when he saw this. Startled.

"Are you coming too?"

"Nonsense, you've already gone up and asked me to sit in the car? The lieutenant general and the leader are crowded together in an armored vehicle, and a small major general is leaning comfortably in a jeep. Do you think it's appropriate if this spreads?"

""

It’s not that he had nothing to say in defense. To be precise, Kogin felt that there was no need to defend himself, and in the end he just smiled helplessly at Malashenko.

Malashenko, who came to the infantry fighting vehicle, said hello to the soldiers who had not yet boarded the vehicle, patted the shoulders of the two soldiers nearby and then said.

"Get in the back of the jeep and make room for both of us."

! ?

The two soldiers suddenly widened their eyes and looked very surprised, and even the platoon leader hurriedly stepped forward and spoke.

"Is there any problem? Comrade division commander, why do you want to ride on a infantry chariot?"

"It's nothing, it's just that Comrade Kejing and I want to have a different experience. It just so happens that this thing is safer and can better protect our Comrade Kejing. The two of us will ride in this car. You arrange for the two soldiers to make room and sit in the back. It’s a Jeep.”

""

Comrade division commander had finished speaking and the decision had been made. Comrade platoon leader could not say anything more. Then he waved to the two soldiers who had just been greeted by Malashenko, and the two followed closely and ran towards the jeep behind them. , to make room, followed closely by the platoon leader, who stepped forward and spoke proactively.

"Comrade Commander, Comrade Ke Jing, please get on board. The soldiers and I will protect you."

It's good to be determined, but Malashenko thinks it's somewhat unnecessary? It’s not that it’s purely unnecessary, it’s just that Malashenko felt that bringing a guard on this trip was just to be prepared.

If you really want to talk about any emergencies or emergencies that may occur on the road, Malashenko estimates that the probability is lower than winning five million in a lottery. With the Germans looking like this, it is unlikely to make any big waves.

Those defeated German stragglers probably either went to Berlin or were still outside the city at this time and even dared to take the initiative to attack the heavily armored convoy. I'm afraid they didn't exist.

"Okay, tell the team to set off and carry out the original plan. Let's go."

"Yes, Comrade Commander."

The IS6 heavy tank headed by it received the starting signal, ejected a burst of thick black smoke, and drove forward. After all the personnel of the convoy boarded the vehicle, they slowly moved under Malashenko's order and officially set off.

Although the sun has not risen, the visibility has indeed gradually faded away from the night. The visibility is also much better. You can see the road ahead for a considerable distance without turning on the headlights. Kotin and Malashenko, together with the soldiers, face to face. Sitting in the infantry fighting vehicle, I felt the continuous advancement of the armored body and the subsequent tremors and shaking of the whole body.

"How's it going? Are you comfortable?"

Malashenko smiled and said, it was not the first time he had ridden in this thing, so he was very familiar with it, while Kotin looked around in the cramped space of the car, touching here and looking there, it was very similar. I just seized a German car in like new condition.

"Well, it feels more comfortable than our heavy tanks. I didn't expect that removing the ammunition rack and a fuel tank would free up so much space. The design is indeed pretty good."

"But why do I think we should make the seats back-to-back? If we sit facing each other like this, we have to turn around if we shoot from inside the car. Isn't it a bit troublesome?"

Kogin's question was indeed reasonable, but the question mentioned was not a big problem for the leader who was already used to BMP43. Malashenko, who was sitting opposite, just smiled and answered.

"At that time, in order to maximize the space in the car, they were designed face to face. The folding seat panels were close to the armored bulkhead and used as backrests. If they were placed in the middle, an additional row of seat fixing brackets and backrests would have to be added, which would lose some space. One more modification process. We actually rarely shoot from inside the vehicle in actual combat, mainly because the German sticks are not able to suppress us directly with heavy firepower, and we need to supplement them with light weapons.”

"After all, it's just a temporary modified car for the sake of speed. It's true that many places are not perfect. Once these things are sorted out, we will then design a special new car."