Shurka does not need to worry about the training of another tank unit. This is the benefit of another command system. The command system has been established and even has some actual combat experience. If it is not a matter of tanks needing to adapt and train, the soldiers
Once replenished, you can go on the battlefield.
What makes Shulka and others interesting is that because of the handover of British and American tanks, the British and American advisory groups were also sent to Rzhev. Of course, among them was the arrogant man who threatened to wait to see the Guards tanks.
Stephen from 1st Brigade Joke.
Colonel Stephen originally did not want to have any more contact with the 1st Guards Tank Brigade.
Needless to say, the reason was that the results achieved by the 1st Guards Tank Brigade were completely different from what he had expected, which almost proved that what Colonel Stephen taught was not applicable.
Therefore, Colonel Stephen plans to go directly to the camp of the 5th Guards Tank Brigade after arriving in Rzhev... The 5th Guards Tank Brigade is a newly formed armored unit that receives British and American tanks. This unit is also the first to be equipped with "Xie"
It was also a preparation for the troops who were equipped with "Man" tanks to be familiar with British and American tanks at this time.
But the situation made it impossible for Colonel Stephen to escape this "catastrophe".
Just before Colonel Stephen left for Rzhev, he received a telegram from London:
"I heard how many times they defeated the Germans using the Matilda tank? You should take this opportunity to learn the tactics and their new equipment, the individual anti-tank weapon!"
After receiving this telegram, Stephen was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped.
In fact, at this time, Britain was an ally of the Soviet Union, and the two countries had common interests. As long as the British opened their mouths, they could obtain this information through formal channels.
The problem is that at this time, Britain always regarded itself as the "world's most powerful country". From a national level, the tanks they produced were badly beaten by the Germans on the African battlefield, but the Soviets used the same tanks to defeat the same tanks.
A powerful enemy, if the British government were to ask about tactics... it would obviously be unacceptable in terms of face.
Therefore, they would naturally think of the advisory team sent to the Soviet Union.
This idea is of course a good one. As long as the advisory group communicates normally with the Soviet soldiers through training opportunities, it will be easy to get this information... Of course they don't know that Colonel Stephen doesn't want to do this.
Colonel Stephen even called back to find an excuse to refuse.
"I think this is unnecessary!" Stephen said: "I understand this battle. The reason why they were able to win was more because the Germans were unprepared for the Soviet winter. Simply put, they were already in a state of collapse.
On the edge, the 1st Guards Tank Brigade was able to win just because of the right timing, and it had nothing to do with the tactics they used!"
But of course the British would not easily believe Stephen's words.
"But the intelligence we learned is not like this!" London's call back said sternly: "We heard that the 1st Guards Tank Brigade was exactly the lever that triggered the collapse of the German army, and they used it in Tver with very few casualties.
Defeat a German armored division! No matter what, you should find out these things and give us a detailed report!"
The United Kingdom is a veteran espionage country. Although they have declined at this time, the United Kingdom is still a world leader in intelligence. This information is simply a piece of cake for them.
In desperation, Colonel Stephen had no choice but to set off with his advisory group, and the first stop was the 1st Guards Tank Brigade.
Sure enough, when Stephen and others stepped off the train, there were Soviet soldiers beside them who whistled loudly at Colonel Stephen and his party.
"Colonel!" the Soviet soldier shouted: "Are you here to teach us how to use tanks?"
"Thanks to you! With your training, we successfully defeated the Germans!"
"I'm just very sorry! We didn't use your tactics!"
Then the Soviet soldiers burst into laughter.
Although Colonel Stephen could not understand these words and the translator could not translate them, he could still feel the laughter.
A group of people walked into the headquarters of the 1st Guards Tank Brigade in despair. Katukov was discussing with Shulka and others how to cooperate with half-track vehicles and T34. When they saw Colonel Stephen, he asked unexpectedly: "
Colonel, the camp of the 5th Guards Tank Brigade is about five miles east of us!"
"Yes, I know, Colonel!" Stephen replied: "But you know, if we need to better train new troops, we need to know more about how our tanks are used on the battlefield!"
"Don't you think they are the same everywhere?" Lieutenant Colonel Zahakavich said sarcastically with a smile: "I seem to have heard you say before that no matter where you fight, you should use your tactics!"
The officers in the command post couldn't help laughing.
Katukov raised his head towards Shulka and said: "I think Captain Shulka has more say in this regard, you can go and find out from him!"
Katukov obviously didn't want to waste too much time on Stephen, so he kicked him to Shulka like a ball.
Stephen looked at Shulka and felt that he had been greatly insulted, but there was nothing he could do about it, because this was a task assigned to him by London, so he could only blush and said to Shulka: "Comrade Captain
, I hope you can cooperate with us, after all... this will be of great help to the 5th Guards Tank Brigade, and we can cooperate better!"
"Of course, Colonel!" Shulka replied in English and led Stephen out of the headquarters, saying: "However, if you just ask me, I think this is not far enough, because fighting the enemy does not rely entirely on
Theory or a few general principles are enough. I think this should be understood through training. Our army is training new recruits. You can learn more about what you want to know from them. I will arrange all this!
"
"Thank you very much, Comrade Shulka!" Stephen looked at Shulka in surprise: "I thought..."
"Do you think I will ridicule you or make things difficult for you?" Shulka replied: "No, Colonel! It's hard enough for us to face the enemy and death on the battlefield. I don't want to fight openly and secretly with our allies anymore. You
Say yes?"
"Yes, of course!" Stephen shook Shulka's hand gratefully.
In fact, this is only one of the reasons. What Shulka hopes more is that the rocket launcher can be equipped with the British army earlier... If the British can use this to hold back more German troops on the African battlefield, it will obviously be good for the Soviet Union.