"Major!" Shulka replied: "The problem is that some soldiers are irreplaceable!"
"for example?"
"For example, mechanized infantry!" Shulka said: "The 333rd Regiment, they have rich combat experience, they have had infantry-tank collaborative training. On the battlefield, they are the eyes of the tank and the right-hand man of the tank. They provide the tank with
Direction, cover, and even pulling the tank out when it got stuck in the mud! They knew when to fire flares to provide the tank with visibility, and knew which angles to avoid during the charge so as not to block the tank's machine gun firing..."
"If the infantry of the 333rd Regiment suffered heavy casualties due to car problems, it would almost mean that T34 became blind, deaf, and lame! It is not a question of whether there is a shortage of people, but any unit, no matter how many troops it has, will be
In that kind of emergency, they cannot replace the 333rd Regiment unless they are also trained in infantry-tank coordination!"
After a pause, Shulka continued: "And if the 333rd Regiment fails to be replenished in time, the consequence is that we may lose a key battle, which may cause a series of avalanche-like negative impacts!
"
Major Yefimsi thought for a while, nodded and said: "I understand, Comrade Shulka, you mean... the half-track armored vehicle is actually a guarantee of the combat effectiveness of the tank unit?!"
"You can say that!" Shulka replied: "I think it is not only a guarantee of the combat effectiveness of the tank unit, but also a supplement."
"Replenish?"
"Yes, supplement!" Shulka replied: "We have a battle in Volokolamsk. It is said to be an attack jointly organized by the 27th Tank Brigade and the 44th Cavalry Division!"
"The battle to attack the village of Kozvo!" Yefimsi said. As a staff officer of the Western Front, he certainly still remembers this tragic defeat.
"Yes, they launched an attack on our right wing at that time!" Shulka said: "If I remember correctly, the strategy of this attack was to use the mobility of tanks and cavalry to quickly rush into the enemy's defense line through an open field!
"
"Yes!" Major Yefimsi nodded.
"Tanks and cavalry can reach the same speed!" Shulka said: "From this aspect, there is no problem, and after the cavalry dismounts, they become infantry and can coordinate with the tanks. And if the infantry and tanks attack in coordination
If so, the tank would have to slow down to allow the infantry to keep up, so it would be easily suppressed by enemy artillery fire, and in the end it would not be able to break through the enemy's defense line through that open area!"
"Yes!"
"But we failed in the end!" Shulka continued: "The problem is not coordination or speed, but that the cavalry is too fragile in the face of enemy artillery fire and machine guns!"
Major Yefimsi nodded thoughtfully: "Cavalry is difficult to control, shooting on a running horse is difficult, and the target is too big... Whether the horse or the rider is injured, it will lead to tragedy!"
"Yes!" Shulka replied: "But it's different if it's a half-track armored vehicle. It has the same speed as a cavalry and can keep up with a tank. The infantry can hide behind the armor to avoid bullets and shrapnel. We can even run on the armored tracks.
Mount a machine gun or artillery piece on the front of the vehicle and shoot as it advances. If necessary, put down these infantrymen... they will immediately provide cover for the tank!"
"That's right!" These words made Major Yefimsi nod repeatedly: "Yes, Comrade Shulka, this half-track armored vehicle is a supplement to the tank in a sense. It can work well with the tank.
Tanks work together to break through the enemy's defense line. It is a piece of equipment that can be used to break through the enemy's defense line and is not just a means of transportation!"
"Yes!" Shulka breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, someone realized the importance of half-track armored vehicles.
Of course, modern armored vehicles that play this role should be fully protected armored vehicles. However, at this time, armored vehicles are urgently needed to fill the gap. Half-track armored vehicles that are easy to produce, easy to modify and do not require high personnel training are more suitable... Just like
As mentioned before, the Soviet Union already had half-track vehicles, so all it needed to do was make some modifications on the original basis and add some armor.
"Have you written it all down?" Major Yefimsi asked his assistant.
"Yes, write it all down, Comrade Major!" the assistant replied.
Major Yefimsi looked around at the other people in the conference room and asked, "Does anyone else have any objections to this?"
Sisoy and the others couldn't help but look at each other in shock. Only Kalashnikov secretly raised his thumb towards Shulka... Many people present were Kalashnikov's superiors, so he did not dare to show too much.
Others, they thought this was a war without any suspense and they would definitely win. No one would think that this half-track armored vehicle could play any role on the battlefield, and of course it would not pass.
but now……
After Shulka said this, especially when he explained it through an actual battle, Shulka quickly took control of the situation and took the initiative.
Of course, it cannot be said that Shulka has won at this time.
The research and development of a piece of equipment is no small matter, especially when the Soviet Union's resources and production capacity are tight.
It ultimately requires in-depth discussions between the military and scientific researchers before a decision can be made.
But the problem is...many people present were convinced by Shulka like Major Yefimsi, and they still had to take it orally.
This includes Sisoy.
"No, we have no objection!" Sisoy said: "In fact, I think Comrade Shulka is right, we need this equipment. Our previous idea was wrong, and it was a big mistake!"
"Yes!" The old man sighed and nodded towards Shulka, and said: "Please forgive our ignorance, Comrade Shulka... Maybe, as you said, we who stay in the laboratory can't see it.
Nor do they understand the real needs of the battlefield!"
"I think this has something to do with people!" Major Yefimsi said: "We have millions of people fighting the enemy on the front line, but Comrade Shulka is the only one who sees this problem!"
Everyone in the conference room nodded in agreement.
This makes Shulka a little embarrassed. He is actually not a genius, but these things can be said to be common sense in modern times.
"Then..." Major Yefimsi looked at Shulka and said, "This discussion is over, and we should return..."
"Wait a minute, Comrade Major!" the old man said, "Can I talk to Comrade Shulka?"
"Of course!" replied the major.
"Comrade Shulka!" The old man stepped forward and shook hands with Shulka: "My name is Grigory Spakin, nice to meet you!"