Chapter 1241 October 29

Zhukov noticed a detail, a detail that was not particularly obvious and easy to miss, but it was real and objective.

No matter which time, Malashenko's answer seemed to always touch his heart, as if he had already understood him very thoroughly. After asking himself many times, Zhukov really felt the reality of this feeling.

Maybe Malashenko was deliberately speaking in the direction he wanted to hear, but there is no doubt that Malashenko does have the ability to do what he said, as evidenced by the numerous German stick bodies and wreckage that were defeated in his hands in the past.

Malashenko is an absolute expert in physically conquering German sticks.

Looking at the young major general in front of him with a smile but still resolute and resolute, Zhukov even subconsciously had a thought of "Is he a little too good at this age?" After a brief silence, he finally smiled and spoke to Malashenko.

"Well, I believe you can do it. When the news of your triumphant return comes, I will personally report to Comrade Stalin and ask for credit for you."

Zhukov, who was busy with frontline affairs, did not know much about the new heavy tanks that were just lined up. There were only some widely circulated hearsay news that could be used for analysis and reference.

It is said that this new heavy tank was designed by Kotin, who attended the equipment development direction discussion meeting chaired by his father Comrade Stalin with a full set of design plans and Malashenko's actual combat feedback report. Comrade Stalin personally decided to mass-produce it. (っ◔◡◔)っ

It is said that at the meeting, some things happened that made Kotin stand up from his chair on the spot and get emotional.

Those who opposed the plan repeated the old tune, believing that the Stalin 2 heavy tank had just been finalized and mass-produced not long ago, and could ensure absolute superiority over the enemy's armored forces. There is no need to frequently replace the production line and mass produce a new heavy tank, which will affect the overall output of heavy tanks and have a negative effect on the war on the front line.

Seeing that his plan was about to be poisoned by some people, Kotin was very excited and stood up from his chair.

Kotin first used data and analysis reports to prove that the design of the IS6 heavy tank has been as compatible as possible with the IS2 heavy tank. Even if it is mass-produced immediately, it will not have much impact on the overall output, and it can be restored soon. In addition, the IS6 is a powerful weapon with a more advanced armor layout design, and the cost and man-hour consumption are completely acceptable.

Then, Kotin once again picked up Malashenko's actual combat feedback report and held it high in his hand, and said an unforgettable speech to those bigwigs who held opposing opinions.

"If you know more about heavy tanks on the battlefield than Comrade Malashenko, you can write a similar report to refute me. In any case, Comrade Malashenko has given a very high evaluation of the new heavy tanks, which played a huge role in the confrontation with the enemy on the front battlefield."

"Even he is suggesting that the Red Army heavy tank units should be replaced in batches as soon as possible. Only by taking action early can we deal with the enemy's next plan! I remind comrades not to wait until the enemy's new heavy tanks appear on the battlefield before we rush to find countermeasures. This will cause countless Red Army tank soldiers to pay the price of their lives on the battlefield!"

The opponents can't come up with the same things and new statements to counter the handwritten report in Kotin's hand with Malashenko's autograph.

After all, in terms of combat experience and performance alone, no other Red Army heavy tank unit commanders and fighters can compete with Malashenko. It is impossible to try to overthrow the report in Kotin's hand on this issue.

This man, who was horrified by German prisoners of war and called "Iron Butcher", was best at using the Germans' tragic defeat to refresh his own record. It has always been like this. Even Comrade Stalin, the loving father, praised this young tank major general.

"Sit down first, sit down and talk slowly, Kotin. Comrades are just brainstorming. This is a discussion, not the final result. We can continue to talk slowly."

Comrade Stalin spoke, and Kotin naturally did not dare to disobey. He immediately sat down following Comrade Stalin's slowly pressing gesture.

"I have heard the opinions and speeches of the comrades just now. Now I will talk about my personal opinion."

"The enemy's tank replacement speed is indeed beyond our previous expectations. Here I would like to ask everyone, do you remember which comrades said that our KV heavy tanks can maintain equipment advantages over the enemy and do not need to be replaced until the war is won?"

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As soon as Comrade Stalin said this, many people in the meeting hall immediately became uneasy.

The saying "to serve the emperor is like serving a tiger" is applicable everywhere. Stalin brought up the old story at this time, and brought up the stupid argument that has been proven to be wrong, and put it out in the open. What is he planning to do? Is he settling the mistakes he made in the past? Or is he just talking about the matter and that's it? Everyone can only guess and can't be sure of the answer. No one dares to stand up and take the lead to answer Stalin's words. It's better not to do such an offensive and unpleasant thing. Seeing that his speech has achieved the expected effect, the whole venue is silent, and the atmosphere is so tense that it is almost suffocating.

Stalin nodded slightly, then took the original Malashenko report he had been reading and spoke slowly.

"Since our troops need it, then we must use it! We must give the Red Army the heaviest iron fist blow to the brutal fascist enemy!"

"Draw up a mass production plan report for me, and attach the time node you think is appropriate and accurate, Kotin. Put this matter as the first priority and hand it to me personally when it is completed."

The overall strategic situation has become clearer. The landing of the British and American coalition forces in Sicily has put Hitler at risk of being attacked from both sides.

The victory in the decisive battle of Kursk has almost completely regained the strategic initiative and re-established a huge advantage over the enemy. This is a point that Stalin is very clear in his mind.

Some plans that were previously constrained by huge strategic disadvantages and dared not to let go are now changing with the changes in the situation. With sufficient and reliable conditions, Comrade Stalin once again demonstrated his iron-fisted style, and finally personally approved the mass production plan and plan submitted by Kotin.

The mass production of the new IS6 heavy tank, which was used for mass production and eventually gradually replaced the IS2 heavy tank, was officially opened on October 29, 1943.