Steel Soviet Union

As Kotin said to Malashenko, the father of the Red Army's heavy tanks, Comrade, had indeed made sufficient preparations for Malashenko's arrival and received him with high etiquette standards. Just the dazzling array of food on the table in the restaurant in front of us has already dazzled our Comrade Ma.

Delicious beef and mutton made with various cooking techniques were placed on the table. Compared with the meat dishes, which were the absolute protagonists, the vegetarian dishes were more like supplementary ones. He looked at the bowl of stew in front of him. Ke smiled helplessly.

"I have to say that this is simply too rich, Comrade Kogin, but wouldn't such a lot of meat be a little too greasy?"

Malashenko smiled helplessly, but Kogin, who had just pulled out his chair and sat down, didn't think so.

"Before Nizhny Tagil, there were very fertile pastures. These delicacies are all local specialty meat products. You should try them, Comrade Malashenko, because they are really delicious!"

"In addition, you have been fighting on the front line for more than half a year. I guess you can't eat such rich food. So even if it is from the perspective of rewarding heroes, I think these foods are nothing. After all, you are fighting on the front line. It’s not too much to ensure the security of our rear.”

Kotin, who was able to "figure out the divine will" by his loving father, Comrade Stalin, can be said to be one of the most powerful masters Malashenko has ever encountered when it comes to dealing with people.

These simple words not only turned a table of delicious food into a must-try local specialty, but also gave Malashenko a noble heroic aura and a proper reason to enjoy delicious food. It is really refreshing to communicate with such a master. Feeling much more comfortable, Malashenko quickly admitted this with a slight nod.

Holding a fork in hand, he stuffed a piece of barbecue into his mouth. Malashenko, who is accustomed to high-intensity physical exertion, really likes meat that can quickly replenish physical energy and satisfy hunger, especially meat. This specially cooked delicacy is even more memorable.

"You may be a little anxious, but can you tell me about the use of the IS1 heavy tank now? Comrade Malashenko. You know, this is almost becoming my insomnia. If I don't solve this problem for a day, I may always could not sleep well."

Kogin spoke very politely, because he always felt that Malashenko was worthy of being treated as an equal.

Malashenko, who was chewing meat in his mouth and swallowing his food slowly, did not refuse. After thinking for a moment, he quickly blurted out the words he had prepared.

"Compared to an excellent heavy tank, I think an excellent platform is a more suitable way to describe it."

"In terms of firepower, the IS1 heavy tank is enough to deal with all the common main tanks of the Germans. Except for the occasional failure of the fuse of the shell and the failure of the warhead charge to detonate, the performance of this 85mm main gun is very good, and it is excellent in all aspects. Worthy of praise.”

Malashenko noticed that not only Kotin, who was holding a knife and fork in his hand, had temporarily stopped eating, but also watched intently as he listened clearly.

A young man wearing glasses, who seemed to be Kojing's secretary, simply pushed away his tableware, opened his briefcase, and quickly wrote down what Malashenko said on the paper with a pen, with a serious look on his face. Missed a word.

Seeing this scene, Malashenko could naturally understand how much Kotin attached importance to all this, and after a moment of thinking, he continued to speak.

"But when dealing with the Germans' new Tiger heavy tanks, which they call Panzer VI, the performance of the 85mm main gun is still unsatisfactory."

"Judging from the actual combat results, the German tank crews have taken full advantage of their advantages and are using their advantages to make up for their disadvantages. For example, the Tiger heavy tank is equipped with an excellent dual-flow transmission system, which makes this tank look extremely heavy. The 56-ton monster’s ability to turn in place is actually lighter than their Panzer IV tank.”

"The drivers of those Tiger tanks took advantage of this and basically would not face us in a vertical state with their armor in actual combat. The dual-flow transmission system allows them to swing out easily and freely, so that the angle of incidence of our armor-piercing projectiles is too small, facing us The defensive posture with high effective armor and large ricochet probability is the most troublesome point. "

This was the first time that Kotin, who had been staying at the rear, heard what Malashenko said.

Because among the Red Army tank soldiers who have fought against Tiger tanks, Malashenko is the only experienced commander and fighter who can come back alive to recount all this. Earlier, the Tiger tanks in Leningrad made their first ambush appearance and easily killed almost the entire Red Army unit coordinated by infantry and tanks. Those crispy T34s could not withstand the ferocious bombardment of the 88-meter gun.

If the Germans hadn't gotten stuck in the mud, forced to turn on the spot, and broken the drive shaft, Kogin guessed that the outcome of that battle might have been worse than the reports he saw later. This 56-ton steel weapon was armed to the teeth. The monster really shocked Ke Jin.

Combined with the captured prototype Tiger tank that he had seen with his own eyes, Kogin nodded and basically understood what Malashenko was talking about. With Kojin's professional knowledge, it is almost impossible to understand all this. easy.

"So the upgrade of firepower is the first issue at hand. I agree with this, Comrade Malashenko. But do you have any thoughts on the upgrade of firepower? If possible, I would like to hear your opinion. Opinion, what kind of firepower do you want us to have to take out the Germans’ junk tanks?”

It was not surprising to Malashenko that Kogin would ask this question. It could even be said that he had expected it.

Regarding the question of which direction to upgrade firepower, Malashenko himself has thought about it for a long time. A certain trade-off must be made between absolute excellence and sufficient quantity. Sometimes the strongest thing is not necessarily the most suitable. The truth of war has remained unchanged since the era of cold weapons.

"Comrade Ke Jing, I think you must have multiple alternative plans on this point. If possible, can you let me know your plan first? You are the expert in this regard, and my opinion may be very important. , but in the end it is for reference only.”

His own butterfly effect was too strong, and Malashenko didn't know how Kogin in early 1943 would view the issue of firepower upgrades.

Depending on the time, the prepared plan and the final answer may be different. If possible, it is best to see which cards Kojing has prepared. The routine of watching and playing cards is never outdated in any era.