Chapter 2557 Are You Comfortable?

Because they need to cross a newly captured battlefield area, they cannot rule out the possibility that there are still some German stragglers in this area who are resisting stubbornly and waiting for an opportunity to shoot from behind. Although the risk factor is not high, it is still there.

So Malashenko prepared a relatively comprehensive convoy to escort him and Kotin to their destination.

A convoy consisting of two IS6 heavy tanks, one in front and one in the back, plus three BMP43 infantry fighting vehicles, which is a standard mechanized infantry platoon, and finally three GAZ jeeps.

Two are used as backup and camouflage vehicles. Kotin and Malashenko take one of them, provided that Kotin wants to ride in the same car with Malashenko. In fact, considering the safety issue, it is not impossible to take two cars. The specific situation depends on the specific arrangements before making a decision.

Kotin and Malashenko, who had eaten and wiped clean, came to the outside of the division headquarters and prepared to set off. The convoy that had already assembled and waited here was fully armed and ready. A platoon leader of the division headquarters guard company who was in charge immediately stepped forward to report to Malashenko.

"Everything is ready, comrade commander, shall we set off now?"

"Yes"

Malachenko responded softly, but seemed a little noncommittal, and turned his eyes to Kotin beside him.

"Leave immediately?"

"Then what are you waiting for?"

"I knew you would say that.

Accustomed to Kotin's frequent "answering questions with questions", Malachenko smiled and prepared to reach out to open the car door, but Kotin, who had other ideas, made a "wait" gesture and spoke immediately.

"How about getting on that thing? I have never experienced what it feels like to ride on this thing. This thing has always been in charge of Morozov. "

"Uh, this"

Kokin's request and proposal were very clear, and the direction indicated by his fingers and eyes was also very clear, which was the BMP43 infantry fighting vehicle not far away.

Kokin, who seemed to have never ridden this thing before, was very interested and wanted to try it out on the front line where he was personally experiencing it. After all, judging from the feedback from actual combat, the mechanized infantry soldiers of the Leader Division gave this thing rave reviews. The fully enclosed armor protection and high-speed mobility can bring too much benefit on the battlefield.

Although this thing is good, and there is Kokin's original Help with the design, but in fact, it was not Kotin who was responsible for the production, but Morozov.

After all, this thing is a transformable vehicle derived from the chassis of a medium tank body, which is not Kotin's responsibility. Kotin, who is only responsible for helping with the design, providing opinions and some technical references, has never ridden this thing so far, let alone "real experience" in such a front-line environment.

It's sudden to make a request now, but it's actually quite reasonable when you think about it carefully.

"If you want, I have no problem. It just happens that this thing is safer, so you don't have to be responsible for any accidents here. If you have any problems, I can't take the responsibility."

The conversation between the two brothers was as unconcerned about the details as always. Kotin, who heard the words, was about to step forward on the spot, but he didn't expect Malashenko to move at the same time, which surprised Kotin slightly.

"You want to come too?"

"Nonsense, you've already got on and you still want me to sit in the car? The lieutenant general leader was sitting in an armored vehicle, and the little major general was sitting comfortably in a jeep. If this gets out, do you think it's appropriate? "

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It's not that he didn't have much to say to defend himself. To be precise, Kotin felt that there was no need to defend himself. In the end, he just smiled helplessly at Malashenko.

Malashenko came to the infantry fighting vehicle and greeted the soldiers who had not yet boarded the vehicle. He patted the shoulders of two soldiers nearby and said.

"Go to the jeep at the back and make room for the two of us."

!?

The two soldiers suddenly widened their eyes and looked very surprised. Even the platoon leader who led the team hurried forward to speak.

"Is there any problem? Comrade Division Commander, why do you want to sit in an infantry fighting vehicle?"

"Nothing, it's just that Comrade Kotin and I want to change the experience. It happens that this thing is also safer and can better protect our Comrade Kotin. The two of us will take this car. You arrange for the two soldiers to make room and go to the jeep at the back. ”

“”

Comrade Division Commander has said this and the decision has been made. Comrade Platoon Leader has nothing to say. He immediately waved to the two soldiers who were greeted by Malashenko just now. The two immediately ran to the jeep behind to make room. Comrade Platoon Leader followed closely and took the initiative to speak.

“Comrade Division Commander, Comrade Kotin, please get in the car. The soldiers and I will definitely protect you. ”

It’s good to be determined, but Malashenko thinks it’s a bit unnecessary? It’s not that it’s completely unnecessary, but Malashenko thinks that bringing guards with him is just for precaution.

If there is any emergency or unexpected incident on the road, Malashenko estimates that the probability is lower than winning 5 million in the lottery. The Germans are in this state now and it is estimated that it is difficult to make any big waves.

Those defeated German stragglers are probably either heading to Berlin or running as fast as they can. There is no one who stays outside the city and dares to actively attack the heavy armored escort convoy at this time.

“Okay, notify the team to set off and execute according to the original plan. Let’s go.”

“Yes, Comrade Division Commander.”

The IS6 heavy tank at the head received the departure signal and sprayed a thick black smoke and drove forward. After the entire convoy boarded the vehicle, it slowly moved under the command of Malashenko and officially set off.

Although the sun did not rise, the visibility was indeed much better as the night gradually faded. Without turning on the headlights, one could see the road ahead for a considerable distance. Kotin and Malashenko sat face to face in the infantry fighting vehicle with the soldiers, feeling the continuous forward movement of the armored body and the subsequent tremors and shaking of the whole body.

"How is it? Is it comfortable?"

Malashenko smiled and said. It was not the first time for him to sit in this thing, so he was very familiar with it. Kotin looked around in the narrow and cramped car, touching here and there, just like he had just captured a new car from the Germans.

"Well, it feels more comfortable than our heavy tanks. I didn't expect that removing the ammunition rack and a fuel tank would free up so much space. The design is really good."

"But why do I feel that the seats should be back-to-back? If you sit face to face, you have to turn around if you want to shoot from inside the car. Isn't it a bit troublesome?"

What Kotin asked is indeed reasonable, but this question is not a big problem for the leader division who is already accustomed to BMP43. Malashenko, who is sitting opposite, just smiled and answered.

"At that time, in order to maximize the space inside the car, it was designed face to face. The folding seat board is close to the armored bulkhead as a backrest. If it is set in the middle, an additional row of seat fixing brackets and backrests will be added, which will lose some space and have an additional modification process. In fact, we rarely shoot from inside the car in actual combat. The main reason is that those German sticks have not yet reached the level where our direct-aiming heavy firepower cannot suppress them head-on and need light weapons to supplement them."

"After all, it is just a temporary modified car for speed, and many places are indeed imperfect. After we have dealt with these Nazis, we will design a new special car."