Chapter 1250 You Can Always Trust Comrade Political Commissar

The first batch of T-43 medium tanks, along with the brand new T3485 medium tanks equipped with 85mm D-5T tank guns, were officially delivered. ₆₉ₛₕᵤₓ.cₒₘ

Based on the principle of giving priority to elite guards, only two troops received this batch of brand new tanks.

One of them is the Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division commanded by our comrade Lao Ma.

And sending this batch of new medium tanks to Malashenko does have the meaning of cooperating with new heavy tanks and testing the running-in degree between new equipment. If there are any potential problems, they can be discovered as soon as possible to avoid dragging the problems to the end before they are solved.

Another unit that received the new medium tanks is also very famous, and it is the unit of another "tank hero" Katukov.

Because of Malashenko's arrival, Katukov's troops' performance in this timeline was more or less overshadowed.

Compared with the main medium tanks equipped in large quantities, the heavy tanks, which are majestic and relatively rare but have a more important role, are indeed more popular in propaganda and can inspire people and morale.

Another more important reason is the personal preference of Comrade Stalin, the father.

As we all know, Comrade Stalin likes "big" things, the bigger the better.

The caliber of the cannon must be large enough, the size of the warship must be large enough, and the large aircraft in the sky must be large enough, but the military industry is not strong enough and the useless Pe-8 is embarrassing, which greatly disappointed Comrade Stalin. The big aircraft can only be temporarily shelved and slowed down until the war is won.

As for the tanks on the ground, Comrade Stalin also likes "big" in his personal preference.

Compared with the small T34s commanded by Katukov, the large iron turtles of Malashenko were more to Stalin's liking. Even the tanks they used were named after him. It sounded glorious and festive when such troops won a victory.

This is also one of the main reasons why Comrade Stalin, the loving father, gave the honorary title named after him to Malashenko instead of other troops.

The personal preferences of the leader sometimes do determine many things, not to mention that this was a period of Stalin that was controversial in later generations.

As for this batch of newly delivered medium tanks, Malashenko also finalized the arrangements he thought were appropriate after careful consideration.

The organization of the troops is constantly expanding, and the battlefield roles and important roles they play are constantly rising. Malashenko can no longer command a heavy-duty tank-only heavy-duty tank-equipped troops to gallop on the battlefield as before. The integration and diversification of multiple types of technical equipment is imperative, and equipping medium tanks is part of it.

"I plan to deploy these medium tanks to all four regiments to fight with heavy tanks."

"Now we have enough light reconnaissance tanks to perform tasks. These medium tanks have good firepower, moderate protection, and better mobility than heavy tanks. They can just fill the gap as a middle-stage role."

"When direct heavy firepower support is needed, but heavy tanks cannot arrive quickly to help, let these medium tanks appear in time where they should appear and hold on until the heavy tanks arrive. Or they can be used as firepower support units for light reconnaissance tanks, which also has a good effect when seizing key positions and encircling the enemy. What do you think?"

Malachenko finalized the use method as a division commander based on the experience of the later generations' summary of the coordinated tactics of medium and heavy tanks. However, the above words were said to Political Commissar Petrov in a tone of consultation rather than command.

Compared with mandatory orders, Malachenko hopes to get the understanding and support of Political Commissar Petrov.

Orders can instruct people, but they cannot unite people, even among comrades.

Looking at the use concept that Malashenko had sketched on the telegram paper in front of him with a pencil, Political Commissar Petrov, who had been in good spirits recently, smiled.

"Do you remember what you said to me in Stalingrad?"

"Stalingrad?"

Malashenko, who had just finished drawing the tank logo with a pencil in his hand, was stunned. What was he thinking about such a long time ago?

"I don't remember. I said so many things in Stalingrad. How could I know which one you were referring to?"

Political Commissar Petrov expected Malashenko to answer like this, and smiled faintly afterwards.

"I almost fell down. The German artillery exploded outside the building around us. You rushed up and carried me on your back. I asked you to put me down so I could walk by myself. At that time, you said, "Stop talking nonsense! When the guns sound, the whole regiment must listen to me! I am the military commander!" Don't you remember it?"

When Political Commissar Petrov said this, it was Malashenko who was embarrassed.

"Uh this"

"Did I really say that?"

Commissar Petrov said nothing, just kept smiling and continued to look at Malashenko.

"Well, it seems I did say that."

Commissar nodded.

"That's right. Always remember that you are the military commander. You should not let others influence your own judgment. Brainstorming is a good thing, but what is more terrible is indecision and hesitation. Believe in yourself when it is time to make a decision. After all this journey, I believe you have the ability to make the right judgment."

"Even if I am gone one day, you need to walk the road alone in the future, you must remember this. Before letting others believe in you and you can live up to the trust others have entrusted to you, you must first believe in yourself and not let hesitation and hesitation affect your judgment."

All along, Political Commissar Petrov has not only been Malashenko's partner, but also exists and accompanies him as a mentor, guide, reliable comrade, and even a father-like identity.

Political Commissar Petrov is pleased and happy to witness Malashenko's step-by-step growth without losing himself in the war.

All this has reached a level that is difficult to describe for Malashenko. If there is a phrase that best describes it, it is what Malashenko once said to Lavrinenko.

"You can always trust Comrade Political Commissar."

The final preparations before the war have been completed. Malashenko, who once again went to the front headquarters to receive the final combat order, returned to his frontier command as scheduled.

Everything is ready. The Stalin Guards 1st Tank Division, armed to the teeth with a large number of new equipment, will be the first mourner to sound the death knell for the German army under the iron encirclement.