Chapter 1928 I Think of Happy Things

Although the exchange cooperation agreement with the Allies has been signed, it does not mean that the Allies can get the coveted IS now. Reading М

Based on the principle of barter and fair trade, the prototype of the IS6 heavy tank and the complete set of design drawings and technical data need to wait until the Allies come up with equivalent exchange items, that is, the aircraft engine and a complete set of related things are sent to the Soviet Union, and the cargo ship carrying the IS6 family bucket will set sail for the United States.

As for how the United Kingdom and the United States divide the IS6 family bucket, the Soviet Union has no control over it. You two can divide it as you like, and I just want to get what I want.

As the main speaker and the instructor of this training cooperation plan, Malashenko learned about these situations through the materials given to him by Malokov, but in Malashenko's opinion, this matter should have another meaning and cannot be said clearly.

The IS6 heavy tank itself is not advanced, and there is no high-tech stuff. The whole body is a wartime product assembled and pieced together with ready-made shelf products. Such a strong combat power is all due to the outstanding integrated design capabilities. Of course, the mature and reliable off-the-shelf products themselves also play an important role in it.

Malashenko is of course very clear about the above situations, but the Allies know nothing about it. They only know that the IS6 heavy tank is very powerful, and in the hands of the elite Soviet Guards tank troops, it is enough to beat the German tanks to the ground.

So based on the current situation, Malashenko can basically be sure that the Allies should mistakenly believe that the IS6 heavy tank uses some new technology that they cannot reach or do not know at present. I hope to get the actual prototype of the IS6 heavy tank plus a full set of design data and drawings to figure out the hidden secrets in it, so as to improve the strength of my new tank.

There is no reason why the group of people above can't figure out what I can figure out.

But in this case, why wait until the British and Americans start shipping, and then pack the IS6 family barrels and ship them over? The reason is very intriguing and even a little funny.

"I really want to see what the Americans and British look like when they actually get the stuff. It's a surprise that they can't even appear on the cover of Time magazine. They're really in Bengbu."

"General, what are you laughing at?"

Malachenko couldn't help laughing a little, but it didn't matter. Colonel Jack, who was right next to him, saw it and asked a question. Realizing that he couldn't help laughing, Malachenko hurriedly brushed it off, pretending to be nothing and forced himself to speak seriously.

"Nothing, I remembered something happy."

"What happy thing?"

Colonel Jack blinked and asked subconsciously, but Malachenko didn't intend to continue answering. Instead, he turned the page and changed the subject.

"Let's go, the cars are ready. Don't you want to experience the powerful tanks in our army? The opportunity has come, so you should cherish it. ”

The row of “experience version” tanks neatly parked on the test field are naturally not the IS6 heavy tanks that the Allies dream of. It is not the right time to let these Allied officers touch the real thing now. Some secrets must be kept until the end to be called secrets and perfect enough.

Looking at the IS2 heavy tanks in front of him that have not been touched for a long time. Malashenko couldn't help but sigh silently, "When was the last time I drove this thing?", completely ignoring the Allied officers following behind him who had begun to whisper.

"Is this the Russian heavy tank that can beat the Germans to a pulp? Unbelievable, they look bigger than any of our tanks. "

"Hey! Open your eyes and look carefully, there is still a difference. This is not the kind of car we saw when we went to the battlefield to observe. But this design style is definitely the work of the Russians. "

"I said you have to think about it. That is the latest heavy tank of the Russians. On the way to the front, we also visited several other elite Russian guards tank divisions. Except for this leader division, most of the other divisions were using the tanks in front of us. Even if there were the latest heavy tanks, they were pitifully few and could not be compared with the leader division. How could the Russians show off their replacement equipment to others when they haven't even popularized it throughout the army? This is basic common sense. Would you do the same if you were in my shoes? "

"Well, it does make sense when you put it that way. Anyway, since they are all things I have never seen before, I can't wait to go in and take a look. I am excited to think about driving such a big thing myself. "

Although some basic training had been conducted yesterday, and the customized English operating manuals prepared in advance had been distributed to each of the British and American officers, this did not mean that these guys could learn how to use Soviet tanks in just one day.

Although it is true that these people were all armored soldiers, before growing into an armored unit commander, they had driven their own vehicles and commanded an armored unit to fight on the front line, like Malashenko.

But there are many differences between tanks made in Britain and the United States and tanks made in the Soviet Union. Even if there is no difference in general, a bunch of subtle differences superimposed together can still make people who are using it for the first time confused, and it is even possible that they can't drive the car at all.

Taking this reality into consideration, the Soviet army specially prepared a group of experienced tank soldiers who can speak English. Like Malashenko, they returned from the front line to the rear to carry out this mission.

The only thing they need to do is to mix them into each crew, one person in each crew, and teach these Americans and British how to play Soviet tanks directly. If they can speak English, they don't need a translator, and they can communicate directly, which is convenient and fast, but the main reason is that the already crowded and narrow tanks can't fit an extra translator.

These days, it is not easy to find a group of front-line tank soldiers who can speak fluent English, can communicate directly, have rich combat experience, can teach Americans and British how to play Soviet tanks, and can stand the test, be trustworthy, and be entrusted with this important task.

Most of the Red Army tank soldiers who returned from the front line came from different units, and their ranks and positions were also very different.

Except for Malashenko, the highest-ranking major general division commander, the other tank soldiers participating in the mission ranged from lieutenant colonel regiment commanders down to all ranks, and the lowest was a lieutenant, and all of them were well-educated and party members who graduated from formal military academies.

It may seem a bit outrageous at first glance, but it is not difficult to understand if you think about it carefully.

Before ensuring that a person's ability is competent for this task, you must first ensure that he can withstand the test and be entrusted with enough trust to perform this high-level confidential mission. At least before the transaction cooperation is completed, whether it is London, Washington or Moscow, they do not want the Germans to know about the existence of this cooperation, and anyone involved in the plan must keep it strictly confidential.

And this is probably difficult for many ordinary soldiers who have not yet joined the party to do, or even if they can do it, there are people who are more suitable than him to do it, it's that simple.