Chapter 174 Maintenance in progress

Unlike a rifle that explodes, as long as you are not unlucky, it will be fine. Once the 76mm ZIS-5 tank gun equipped on Malashenko's command vehicle explodes in the breech, it will be a life-threatening matter. The worst thing is that it is life-threatening. In this case, it is not impossible for the tank to be directly exploded by the ammunition waiting in the breech.

Although Malashenko, a future time traveler, boasted that he was mentally prepared for the stupid, big and rough equipment of the Soviet army, a major issue such as a quality problem with the breech block still almost cost him his life. Malashenko above was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat.

Realizing that if today's daytime battle lasted for another half hour, Malashenko would probably have to meet Comrade Lenin. Then he asked Captain Karamov, who was still checking the turret carefully with a flashlight. .

"But shouldn't the breech block and main gun be the most rigorous aspects of the manufacturing process? Why do such serious quality problems still occur?"

He used a flashlight in his left hand to illuminate his field of vision. He held the wrench tightly in his right hand and tapped lightly on the lug of the main gun to make a crisp sound. Through the echo in his ear, he roughly confirmed that there were no signs of cracks or looseness in the structure of the lug of the main gun. Only then did Captain Karamov speak.

"The situation is different from before, Comrade Battalion Commander."

"Since the arrival of the Germans, almost all tank factories in the rear have been working overtime 24 hours a day. Although the comrades workers can use the shift opportunity to rest, the intensity and workload of the work are still It suddenly increased a lot. Although I can hold on and endure it, the physical weakness is unavoidable. "

After passing the wrench in his right hand back to his left hand and holding the flashlight tightly, Captain Karamov, who was holding the turret bulkhead with his right hand, suddenly exerted force and jumped out of the turret. After sitting down on the edge of the turret, Then he put down the tools in his hands and clapped his hands gently and said.

"At the beginning of the war, before I went to the front line, I spent that time in the Kirov tank factory in the rear. My task was to go to the factory for further training and learn more about the engineers. Tank construction, and learn advanced advanced courses in tank maintenance and repair.”

"During those days, I witnessed many party workers who worked eighteen or even twenty hours a day collapsed on lathes and production lines from exhaustion. Several of the old workers never even opened their eyes again."

"Their food is eaten by sitting next to machine tools, eating bread and drinking cold water. The beds they sleep on are often waiting to be cut into rolled homogeneous steel plates for tank armor. Even those who can enjoy car transportation and transportation on weekdays Senior engineers who were treated in private apartments had room and board in the workshop and on the production line without any complaints during the time when they were needed most.”

"In this situation of intense pursuit of output, many skilled workers will also make mistakes due to unavoidable fatigue. You understand, Comrade Battalion Commander, this has nothing to do with people's subjective consciousness, it is just a simple physical The consequences of lack of support, so I think even if there is a real problem, it cannot be blamed on the comrades workers in the rear tank factories, what do you think?”

Hearing these things from Captain Karamov's mouth that he had never heard before, Malashenko, who had been so angry just now because his life was almost lost to this main gun, suddenly cooled down. A lot.

What Captain Karamov said is not far-fetched alarmism, but the efforts of people with common beliefs who have gathered under the special and great banner of communism in this special era to achieve the same ambitious goal. One of the inevitable results that will occur under the influence of the strong atmosphere around us in our joint efforts.

After all, in that ancient eastern country that is far away but very familiar and friendly to Malashenko, a group of people with the same ideals, great ambitions and firm beliefs are doing the same heroic feats without fear of sacrifice, even if they have to pay their own No matter life is spared.

No one can understand the powerful appeal of this special spirit better than Lin Jie, who was born in a military family. Even Malashenko, who traveled back to the era of the Great Patriotic War, can still understand that the people who are united in the Communist Party What kind of indestructible iron will can people with common beliefs under the great banner of doctrine unleash, regardless of country.

When I think of my father in the past life who is deep in my memory, his eyes are still firm and full of faith when he mentions the righteousness of the party and the country, and his heart is filled with emotion and admiration for this flag that symbolizes the incomparable lofty spirit. Shenke couldn't help but nodded in agreement.

"You're right, Karamov."

"The workers and engineers in the rear tank factories and various production lines are just like us. They fight with all their strength and work day and night on the smokeless battlefield, while we use the weapons produced by their hard work to defend the motherland. We actually They are all defenders of the motherland.”

Seeing that Malashenko, who was also a party member and had a high level of education, understood what he meant and that his goal had been achieved, Captain Karamov straightened up and gave a faint smile.

"There have been many cracks in the gun steel of the entire breech block. This is the result of substandard structural strength and quality. It has exceeded the scope of the maintenance permit. The breech block must be completely replaced with a new one to solve the problem."

"I will bring a crane over later. The entire turret of the vehicle will be removed and buckled, and a new breech block will be replaced through the turret seat ring. It is estimated that it will take at least three hours to restore your tank to its best condition. While I'm away, please ask Comrade Battalion Commander to help clean up the first ammunition rack of the turret. This is a dangerous flammable and explosive item that cannot be bumped. "

Malashenko, who is like a pair of friends with Karamov who is similar in age to him, rather than a superior and subordinate, will naturally not keep a rigid face. Malashenko, who also responded with a cheerful smile, immediately gave him a big hand. He slapped Captain Karamov hard on the shoulder.

"Then speed up. If you don't adjust her to the best condition, I won't even think about sleeping. Do you understand?"

"Of course, this is my duty, comrade battalion commander."

About twenty minutes later, when most of the Soviet tank crews who had prepared their vehicles returned to the half-collapsed building, they were ready to make do for the night to prepare for tomorrow's battle.

Commanding a crane truck under the field maintenance company, the turret weighing more than 7 tons was completely lifted off the car body through steel cables fixed at the four diagonals of the square turret. Captain Karamov and the horse Rashenko's field maintenance missions continue.