Chapter 1709 Who Is Stronger?

STG44, the world's first mass-produced assault rifle that was put into actual combat on a large scale, has a pioneering significance and role in the research and development of light weapons in later generations.

Malashenko's deepest impression of this thing is actually the scene where the SS soldiers held this thing and defended the Reichstag to the end against the Soviet army's final fierce attack.

Whether in the game, in the movie, or in historical records, those SS soldiers holding the Reichstag with STG44 caused huge casualties to the Soviet Red Army that launched this final fierce attack.

The high-powered assault rifle that can fire fully automatically has its advantages in close combat environments. It was an ultimate battle that people in later generations will never forget.

"Fortunately, you may be strong and powerful enough in history, but it's different when you meet me. Now there are tougher characters than you who have come into the world in advance."

To a certain extent, one of the reasons why Malashenko wanted to make AK-44 in advance was that he wanted to suppress this thing before the birth of STG44, to ensure that he had better weapons in his hands to deal with it.

The fighting within the Soviet border will not last too long. Malashenko, who is prepared for the future, is considering going abroad to fight in Eastern Europe or even invading Germany.

There will be no shortage of close combat and street fighting in the future, which will be greatly increased compared to the number of encounters within the Soviet border.

The iron fists and tank killers in close street fighting can be resisted by piling up defenses on tanks, but for the battle between infantry, it is only the pure firepower. Whoever has weaker firepower will be beaten and treated like a grandson. You can't even lift your head under the rain of bullets. This is the case in both the current World War II and the modern wars in the 21st century. Pure infantry confrontations rely on firepower.

With AK in hand, I have the world. Malashenko believes that under his guidance, Kalashnikov is able to create a weapon that can surpass STG44, gain firepower advantage for his infantry, and greatly reduce casualties in future overseas operations.

Of course, whether the firepower is superior or not is not up to you.

Although Malashenko is a major general and a division commander and personally went to the front line to command and participate in the battle, he is only a tank commander after all. The battle between infantry still needs to be evaluated by infantry professionals.

"Which infantry battalion did you lead? The third battalion?"

Kurbalov, who was standing aside and watching the division commander in a daze, was startled when he heard this. He blinked his eyes and then realized what this sudden question was about.

"Ah, yes, yes, comrade commander. The third battalion of the Varosha Infantry Regiment is accompanying our regiment in the battle. Why do you suddenly ask this?"

Kurbalov is a person who is good at facing pressure, implementing orders to the end, and not giving up easily. For a soldier, especially a regimental commander, this is undoubtedly a very good character. This is why Malashenko gave him the command of his main tank regiment.

But Kurbalov is also a straightforward person who is not good at high emotional intelligence thinking. At least when talking to Malashenko, he likes to say whatever he wants and whatever he thinks. To be able to say this means that Kurbalov really didn't react at this moment. Why did the division commander ask this question?

"Go, call him here, I have something to ask him."

"Yes!"

Kurbalov, who was stubborn, left quickly and came back quickly. Malashenko only waited for a short while before he saw the commander of the third infantry battalion running behind Kurbalov.

"Major Androv reports to you, comrade division commander, I wish you good health!"

"Yes"

Malashenko was not very familiar with the major who called himself Androv. When he went to inspect the infantry regiment on weekdays, he often met the commander of the regiment, Valosha, followed by the commander of the combat engineer battalion with the strongest combat effectiveness and the commander of the first battalion who followed closely behind. Malashenko did not have a deep impression of the commander of the second infantry battalion.

As for the commander of the third battalion, who ranked last in combat effectiveness, Malashenko could only say that he barely remembered this person's name.

"Thank you for your hard work, Comrade Androv. Your battalion fought very well in this battle! I saw the results of the battle. We dealt a heavy blow to the enemy, crushed the enemy's fighting spirit, and finally made these Nazi lackeys surrender to the Red Army. I am here on behalf of the division to express my commendation and appreciation to you. The honor and military merit of this battle will also be recorded truthfully."

Leaders should always speak and look like leaders. Although Malashenko does not like to put on airs, he knows this.

The majesty of the division commander is not gained by pretending, but comes from the accumulation of other details in the hearts of comrades, just like at this moment.

Faced with Malashenko's generous praise, Major Androv, who is less than 30 years old, just scratched his head slightly embarrassedly.

"The credit is not mine alone, comrade division commander, this is a collective honor."

"These Germans were very tenacious in the battle. They are the most capable Germans we have encountered this year. I am sure of that. The new weapons they have are not bad either. Their performance is not as good as our new guns, but the difference is not too big. At least they are weapons of the same concept and level. It was not easy for our battalion to fight. Fortunately, with the cover of Colonel Kurbalov, we were able to keep casualties to a minimum."

This Androv is a man who knows how to deal with people, and he is definitely not a novice in the ways of the world. Malashenko could tell based on the few words he just said. Instead of taking all the credit on himself and showing his face in front of the teachers and comrades, he humbly gave the credit to the collective, and even Kurbalov next to him spoke very beautifully.

Even if this was intentional, it deepened Malashenko's good impression of Androv.

In future generations, basic operations that may be understood in the workplace are rarely seen in the army these days, especially in the Soviet Red Army, which is impatient and likes to go straight. This also made Malashenko interested in investigating Andlov to see if he could be reused.

"Tell me about your evaluation of this gun. You just led the team to fight the Germans. You must be the one who has the most say. I want to hear your true opinion, but it doesn't matter."

Malashenko, who didn't want to continue talking nonsense, went straight to the point. Androv, who was also a cheerful person, turned around and spoke after four breaths.

"I don't deny that this is an epoch-making weapon, Comrade Division Commander. To the Germans, I think this is just like the Kalashnikov rifle to us. It is indeed outstanding. This is what I want to say first. a little."