Steel Soviet Union

"How is the situation now?"

"As expected. The scouts who came out reported that the enemy had been defeated from multiple directions, not just the direction in front of us, but the same report came from several nearby blocks. Those who were in direct contact with us The Germans, as well as the Germans who are in reserve at the rear, are retreating across the board, leaving no troops at all. Should we pursue them? "

"No need, the enemy has evacuated hastily and we haven't gained a firm foothold yet. Going forward no matter whether it is actually controlled by the Germans or not, it will be a dangerous situation for us. Now a large number of heavy equipment is stuck and cannot be moved up. The troops at hand are mainly light infantry, and the casualties incurred by chasing them like this are not cost-effective for us, and this does not take into account the risk of ambush. "

Marla spread the map on the side armor of Kurbalov's brigade command vehicle, pressed it down with stones he picked up, and held a combat meeting on the spot at the still smoking frontline battlefield. Shenke said immediately.

"The goal has been achieved. We repelled the German attack, caused considerable casualties and equipment losses to the enemy, and also held the wedge we just drove in. This is the first thing to understand. Don't be fooled. The comrades performed very well and completed the task very well, but what kind of reward you pay for it needs to be considered, and this is the current focus.”

"I now order all units to stop pursuit and launch defenses and build defense zones on the spot along the current line of actual control. Mobile posts and hidden posts immediately go out to establish contact and beware of any possible enemy counterattack. If necessary, immediately report to the division headquarters and to the division headquarters. I will report it promptly.”

The division commander sits in command at the division headquarters, and the division commander and the division headquarters can be roughly equal in terms of command functions. This is basic common sense that even the top soldiers know, but it is a bit special here in Malashenko.

As for the reason?

It can only be said that everyone who understands understands.

This is why there are two "classic jokes" circulated by leadership teachers. They are told like this. They are not meant to be ironic, but they are just a happy portrayal of reality.

"Is Comrade Division Commander at the division headquarters?"

"No, maybe on the way back to the division headquarters."

"Why is it possible?"

"Because he might have just left the division headquarters."

"Then when will he come back?"

"Then you have to see when the war ends."

There is another joke with a bigger origin. It was made by Comrade Iushkin, the acting commander of our No. 177 train crew. The joke is even more wicked.

It is said that one day, Commander Vatutin invited a painter and asked him to paint "Comrade Malashenko commanding the division to fight". The main purpose was to promote Comrade Malashenko's heroic deeds and to have a strong sense of expression. Later, it can be used as propaganda materials on behalf of the front army to boost morale and the hearts of the people at home.

Then the painter finished the painting and invited Comrade Vatutin to bring people to the scene to observe.

As a result, Comrade Vatutin brought someone to the scene with a smile on his face and saw that something was wrong with his expression. He was puzzled and asked.

"What are you painting?"

"Comrade Commander, this is the division headquarters that commands the leading division in the battle."

"But there are so many people in this division headquarters, why is there no division commander like Malashenko to take command?"

"Comrade Commander, General Malashenko is commanding the division to fight."

"Where exactly is Malashenko? Point it out to me. Why is it not reflected in this painting?"

"Go back to Comrade Commander, because General Malashenko is commanding the division to fight."

""

That's what happened. In order to ensure that he could understand the latest situation, Malashenko did not forget to remind himself of any big news.

Don't let the whole division know about it in the end, but you don't know it yet. It was originally news from the front line. In the end, the political commissar had to call back to the front line to inform the division commander. How embarrassing would that be, wouldn't it?

"Let's break up. Let's go and do our own thing. Kurbalov, you go contact Comrade Political Commissar and see what's going on with the follow-up troops entering the city. I'll see you later."

"Okay, Comrade Commander, I'll do it right away."

Kulbalov, who was sent away to carry out the order, looked at the crowd gradually dispersing around him.

Malashenko seemed to be looking around for something, and then he caught a glimpse of a figure who was about to touch him quietly and escape without anyone noticing. He blurted out this Hedong lion's roar without thinking.

"Iushkin! You stole my car and you want to escape!? Come over here and see how I deal with you today!"

""

Iushkin wanted to run away just like the thief who had just succeeded in the crowd. He was so frightened by Malashenko's Hedong lion's roar that he shivered like an electric shock. He could not run away. When I couldn't run away, let alone didn't dare to run, I had to turn around and go back.

"Sorry, Comrade Commander, I made a mistake."

"Make a mistake?"

Malashenko raised his eyebrows, so angry that even the stubble on his upper lip, which he had not had time to shave, was a little crooked.

"Okay, then you can tell me what specific mistakes you made."

"Ah? Me, this"

I thought that Malashenko would scold him, or kick him on the butt, but I didn't expect that the comrade commander who just shouted "stealing my car" would ask this question.

"I stole your car"

"fart!!!"

boom--

Before Iushkin could finish his words, Malashenko, who had just gotten out of the car and finished the meeting and was still in combat mode without even having time to take off his tank cap, raised his hand and punched Iushkin. Jin's shoulder pushed him to the ground.

"If you want to join the battle, I won't stop you. If you want to be a commander, I understand you and even support you."

"But you absolutely shouldn't sit in the gunner's position and be the acting commander!"

"How capable are you, huh? One person has taken over all the work of the gunner and the commander. Do you have three heads and six arms or two brains? Do you know the consequences of doing this? Do you know a little bit? If I’m not careful, I’m the only remaining member of the 177 crew in the world! ? I’ll have to risk the lives of everyone in the car, including you!”

"You say, if this really happens, who will I ask to reason with later? I will be left alone, in front of the remains of the tank that burned to black, or in front of the cold tombstone? Have you ever considered what I should do? ? ? Have you forgotten how painful it is to lose your comrades? You are so selfish!

Malashenko spoke directly and in a loud voice.

And not only Iushkin, but also the other crew members sitting on the IS7 tank No. 177 not far away were watching all this happen in silence, until Iushkin sat on the ground. Shijin stood up slowly from the ground.