"This proposal is good." Kalashnikov recorded again and continued to ask: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, if there is one more person, should the inside of the tank be re-arranged?"
Seeing Kalashnikov suddenly discovered the problem, Sokov couldn't help but admire him in his heart: "The new model of T-34 tank should use a three-person turret, so that the position of a gun captain can be increased. After the chariot commander is no longer the commander, he can concentrate on command, thereby improving the tank's combat capability."
"It's great, it's simply amazing." Yakov couldn't help but cheer when he heard this. He said with emotion: "After you have improved this way, the firepower of our tanks has been strengthened and the combat effectiveness can be improved."
"Yakov, I think the new type of tanks should exert greater power on the battlefield, and there are many areas to improve." Sokov remembered a book he had read before, which mentioned the issue of communication and communication between tanks, and then said it: "Now, the connection between our tanks is commanded by command tanks through flags. We all know that tanks have strong mobility, fast speed, large range of movement, and the distance between the troops is very far away. On the battlefield filled with smoke, relying on flags to command tanks to fight. It is better to have a close tank, and a far distance can clearly see what information is conveying.
I think that in order to truly command a mechanized force to fight, each tank must be equipped with on-board radio stations, so that the entire armored force can be organically coordinated, thereby increasing the combat efficiency exponentially."
Yakov and Kalashnikov were both in deep thought. They were thinking carefully about what Sokov said, thinking that improving the existing T-34 tanks according to the method he proposed might really improve combat efficiency exponentially.
After a long time, Kalashnikov took the lead and said, "I think it's a bit unrealistic to install an onboard radio for every tank. This will be a very long project and it may take several years to complete."
Yakov continued: "You have mentioned to me about the cooperation between Butan and Tan, but now this tactic has not been promoted for a long time. I guess it is related to communication."
"Comrade Major is right." When talking about tanks, Kalashnikov said a lot: "When fighting with infantry, contact with each other is a big problem. We are better off. If you have any questions, you need to notify the infantry. Just open the hatch and lean out and shout a few times. If the infantry wants to contact us, they can only be knocked on the car body to attract our attention. If the battle is fierce, who will notice whether there is a sound of knocking on the car body outside?"
Kalashnikov's words reminded Sokov. He felt that the first thing to solve now is the communication problem between infantry and tank soldiers. He remembered that before crossing the journey, he read an online novel, which specifically mentioned the communication problem of BST collaborative communication.
Just as he was trying to recall the details in the book, he heard Yakov ask Kalashnikov: "Comrade Lieutenant, I want to ask you, have you ever taken the subway?"
"Sit." Kalashnikov didn't know why Yakov asked, and after giving a positive answer, he immediately asked back: "Comrade Major, what are you asking about this?"
"Since you have been on the subway, you should have seen the communication equipment at the door." Yakov explained to the other party: "After pressing one of the buttons, you can call the driver in front of you. If we copy this communication equipment to the tank, can we solve the communication problem of Butan Xie at the same time?"
"Major, your idea is good. But I think even if you copy it, it will not work." After Kalashnikov raised his objection, he explained to the other party: "If the intercom device on the subway is really installed on a tank, the roar of the tank engine and the sound of gunfire on the battlefield will make the tank soldiers unable to hear clearly what the infantry are saying."
"That's right." After hearing Kalashnikov's words, Yakov's face showed a disappointed expression: "It seems that we can only think of other ways to solve the communication problem of Butan's coordination."
"Yakov, the intercom device is not suitable. Can we install a telephone behind the tank? In this way, the infantry advancing behind the tank can promptly inform the situation on the battlefield to the crew in the tank through the phone." Sokov had recalled some details of the book at this moment, and said it in one breath, and then asked Kalashnikov: "Lt. Kalashnikov, what do you think of my proposal?"
Kalashnikov pondered for a moment, then gave Sokov a thumbs up: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, your plan is really great, I think it works."
"Lieutenant," Yakov saw Sokov's proposal, and received Kalashnikov's approval, and asked tentatively: "Will it be difficult to install a telephone for the tank?"
"No, it's very convenient to install." Kalashnikov shook his head and said, "Even if it's a tank brigade, it will be installed in one week at most."
When Yakov heard that it only took one week to install a telephone at the rear of a tank brigade, he couldn't help but be eager to try: "It's a pity that there are no ready-made tanks now, otherwise they can be modified to see how the effect is."
"Tanks, there is!" Sokov continued: "A little over 100 meters away from the factory, there is an underground tank warehouse with more than 40 T-34 tanks parked inside, all of which have just been offline. Since it cannot be transported to the other side of the river for the time being, it can only be stored there temporarily."
"Oh, there are more than forty tanks." Yakov's eyes lit up when he heard Sokov say this, and he asked tentatively: "Don't there be tank soldiers in your brigade? I think they can drive the tanks to counterattack when the Germans attack."
"I thought so, but it's a pity that it won't work." Sokov replied with a wry smile: "These tanks have no ammunition. If only infantry rushed up, we can go over and crush them. But if the German army had tanks, our driver could only run into them bravely, otherwise they would have to be shot as targets."
"It's a pity, it's a pity." Yakov said regretfully: "It's a waste to put so many tanks in the underground tank curb, but they can't send any purpose."
"It cannot be said that it is not used for use." Sokov said that he had the tanks circled around the factory for several times, and finally said: "Our actions made the enemy who were preparing to attack here mistakenly think that at least one tank brigade came here, so he did not dare to act rashly, so he could only send planes to bomb us in an indiscriminate manner, trying to destroy all our tanks."
As the few people were talking, Zinchenko and Cousto walked in from outside. As soon as Zinchenko entered the door, he asked Sokov with a smile: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, I heard that two commanders came, so I came over to take a look."
"Comrade Deputy Director, I'll introduce you to you." Sokov pointed to Yakov and said, "This is Major Yakov, from the Weapons and Equipment Department; this is Lieutenant Kalashnikov, who was sent by his superiors to assist you in tank modification work." After introducing him to Zinchenko, he introduced Zinchenko and Cousto to Yakov.
"Hello, comrade of the deputy director." Yakov held Zinchenko's hand and said friendly: "Under such arduous conditions, your factory is still insisting on national defense production. It's amazing. On behalf of the Weapons and Equipment Department, I will express to you!"
"Comrade Major, you are over-reputable." Zinchenko heard Yakov's praise and said modestly: "This is all our job. Unfortunately, the Germans' offensive has been too fierce recently, so that our production has to be temporarily suspended."
"Comrade Deputy Director, I heard from Lieutenant Colonel Sokov that there are more than 40 tanks stored in the nearby underground tank warehouse." Yakov asked with a smile: "I want to ask, can you provide the ammunition needed for these tanks?"
"Prepare ammunition for the tank?" When Zinchenko heard Yakov's question, hesitated for a moment, and then explained to Yakov: "Comrade Major, these tanks are prepared to be provided to other troops. Without the orders of superiors, no one can use them at will."
"Comrade Deputy Director," Yakov said with a stern face: "If you let these tanks stay in the underground tank warehouse, what consequences will be if they are captured by the German army? Have you considered it?"
Yakov's words left Zinchenko speechless. He also knew very well that once the assembly workshop was lost, the tanks parked in the underground tank Curry might fall into the hands of the Germans. At that time, the Germans would use tanks produced by the Soviets to fight the Soviet army, which was untolerable.
Knowing the seriousness of the problem is one thing, and whether it can be implemented is another thing. Zinchenko hesitated for a long time, and then carefully said to Yakov: "Comrade Major, I need to ask the factory director for instructions immediately."
Yakov is also a decisive person. When he heard that Zinchenko was planning to ask the factory director for instructions, he pointed to the phone on the table and asked: "Comrade Deputy Director, can this phone contact the factory director?"
"Yes." Zinchenko nodded and replied.
"Then use this phone to call the factory director." Yakov ordered in an orderly tone: "I'll sit here and wait for the factory director's reply."
When Zinchenko heard Yakov speak to him in an orderly tone, he felt a little unhappy. He turned his head to look at Sokov, hoping to get his support, but he saw Sokov smiling at Yakov, as if facing a superior leader. Seeing this, Zinchenko had a thought in his mind: Could it be that this major is too big that Lieutenant Colonel Sokov would follow his wishes?
Thinking of this, he did not dare to neglect any more, so he quickly picked up the phone and dialed Peter's office. When he heard Peter's voice coming out, Zinchenko hurriedly said, "Hello, Comrade Director, I am Zinchenko."
"Oh, it's the deputy factory director." Peter's voice sounded a little tired, as if he had just been woken up by the phone ringtone: "Is there anything wrong with calling me so late?"
"That's right," said Zinchenko carefully. "A major came from the Weapons and Equipment Department. He hoped that we could distribute ammunition to the tanks stored in the underground tank Curry so that they could use it in combat."
"It's ridiculous, it's simply ridiculous." Peter immediately said dissatisfiedly: "You are the deputy director of the factory. Don't you know who those tanks are prepared for? Last time we asked Lieutenant Colonel Sokov to use it, it was considered a violation of the regulations. How can these tanks be allowed to participate in the battle? I will reiterate to you again that no one is allowed to attack these tanks again without the permission of his superiors. Do you understand?"
"I understand, Comrade Director." Seeing Peter's rejection so simply, Zinchenko said in embarrassment: "But, but..."
"But what?" Peter saw Zinchenko talking hesitantly, guessing that he might have something unspeakable, so he asked tentatively: "Is Lieutenant Colonel Sokov next to you?"
"Yes," Zinchenko glanced at Sokov quickly and replied with nodded, "He is by my side."
Peter considered that the major who gave the order was from the Weapons and Equipment Department, and perhaps a big shot, so he had to figure out the other party's identity. He then asked, "What do Lieutenant Colonel Sokov's opinion on this matter?"
"He doesn't object." Zinchenko replied briefly.
Hearing Zinchenko's answer, Peter began to think carefully. Sokov did not object, which showed that the major from the Weapons and Equipment Department was so good that Lieutenant Colonel Sokov dared not object. Thinking of this, he said to the microphone: "Comrade Deputy Director, since Lieutenant Colonel Sokov does not object, then do what he said and replenish ammunition and fuel for the tanks as soon as possible... wait." Peter was halfway through his words, and suddenly realized a serious problem. The workers in his factory might be fine to drive tanks, but if they were asked to drive tanks, it would be a problem, so he continued to ask, "Can they find enough tank players?"
Zinchenko quickly covered the microphone with his hands, looked at Sokov and asked, "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, the factory director asked me to ask you, if the tank is delivered to you for use, can you find enough manpower to drive the tank?"
"No problem." Sokov nodded and said, "I have a tank company in my brigade. As long as Director Peter is willing to provide us with those tanks, I will have a way to find enough tankers."
"Comrade Director," Zinchenko reported to Peter after receiving Sokov's clear reply: "Lieutenant Colonel Sokov said that as long as you are willing to provide him with these tanks, he will find a sufficient number of tankers."
Chapter completed!