Chapter 1237: The Test Ground
In this way, under the persuasion of Trode, Hilde plans to see what her new vehicle will look like with Trode's new district. Because judging from the meaning revealed in the document, it seems that this tank is ready, just waiting for Trood to collect it.
And although Hilde was already familiar with the Tiger Style, she was not the kind of person who was keen on research like Hans after all, and she still didn't know much about the models she hadn't used. And the new Tiger that was assigned this time was a model that neither he nor Trood had ever seen.
In fact, Trode didn't know as much about the Tiger as he did about the other vehicles, both because of the deal with Anselm and because of the lack of interest in the Tiger itself, for Trode, the Tiger was not his favorite type - although in all aspects of combat performance, in the era when it first appeared, it was indeed outstanding. But on the other hand, the Tiger style can be said to be a model of conformism, and many places have followed the old path commonly used by the German army, although it is stronger in strong places, but it is more prominent in weak places.
On the contrary, Trood is more interested in the Leopard, because compared to the Tiger, the Leopard is a medium tank, and has stronger frontal armor than the Tiger, and does have better battlefield adaptability. Although its performance in terms of failure rate is not too satisfactory, as long as it is maintained diligently, the Leopard is still a pretty good vehicle.
When Trode and Hilde happily walked to the department where they usually received their new tank, they were told that their tank was not here, but was being tested in another place, and that it would not be officially handed over to them until the test was completed.
"Huh? So, it's still a new model? ”
Regarding Trode's question, the person in charge gave Trode a blank look and said, "Our Captain Trode really likes to joke!" If it weren't for the new model, how could I use it for you? ”
"This ...... This is a real nuisance to you. Trode looked a little embarrassed, which reminded him of what Derek had said to him before, saying that he didn't have the consciousness of being a star of the 47th Division at all, and now it seems that the situation is really like that.
"However, if you are really idle, it doesn't matter if you go and take a look, after all, this is your chariot, and I think there should be no problem even if there are no formalities."
In the end, the person in charge gave Trod such a suggestion, and Trode followed the direction he was instructed, found a jeep, and took Hilde to see the new vehicle. But just as they were preparing for the operation, Trode and the others ran into Hans by chance.
"Huh? Trode, where are you going? ”
Hans wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked Trode over and over again. And from the dress of his overalls and the sweat on his head, it is not difficult to guess that he must have been working for a long time - although the 47th Division postponed the repair plan of their squad, but for someone like Hans who can do it himself, he can still give priority to solving some minor problems. For Hans, it is sometimes more reassuring to repair it yourself than to hand it over to a professional repairman.
"Nothing ......"
"Let's go see my new tank."
Trode wanted to go straight to the past, but Heard told the truth directly, which made Trode a little speechless, because he knew very well how Hans would react when he heard the word 'new chariot'......
Two minutes later, on the way to the test site......
"Or is it a tiger? Isn't that a bit ......"
"Something?"
When Hans was about to complain, he saw Hilde's turned face, which made Hans swallow the rest of the sentence directly, because even if he didn't like to take care of Hilde as much as Trood, he knew one thing very well - that is, no matter who complained about Tiger in front of him, even if it was a Tiger designer, it didn't matter, but he could never complain in front of Heard. Because, this is going to be a big thing.
Trode glanced at Hans, and saw that he was still honest, and did not make the same mistakes because of the excitement of the moment, and he was a little relieved. However, he was quite clear about Hans's nature, so even if it was for Hans to get a vaccination, he continued: "God knows why they got another Tiger, maybe they also understand what Hilde likes?" But it's a new model, but since it's a tiger type, is it necessary to make such trouble? ”
"I think it's also the case, and now the various models of the Tiger are becoming more and more mature." Hans, who was caught up by Trode, followed: "And a test like this must be only the final test before the actual battle, that is, it can almost be finalized." So I don't think there will be any major changes. ”
"That'...... Is it good or bad? Hilde told the two of them, who had never dared to touch on the most fundamental topic, and this choked Trode and Hans. After all, no matter how this question is answered, it doesn't seem quite right. For this reason, they had to play sloppy with each other and divert the topic, and the innocent Hilde could be regarded as the best fool in this team......
"Bang!"
In the distance, they heard the sound of the tank firing in Trood, and the vehicle they were testing did not know if it was the target of their trip - the Tiger.
"Please stop!" A German soldier raised his hand at Trode's car and gave instructions.
Near the test site, Trood finally got to the sentry point. From this point of view, this test is quite formal, and not just a casual test as Hans estimated. And because there were no relevant procedures, Trode had to ask the guards to contact the people inside the test site, because since this tank already belonged to them, there must be people from the 47th Division to assist in it.
And if Derek is right, there must be no one in the current 47th Division who doesn't know his Trood's name, so as long as it is a little contact, it must be quite simple to give a right of observation on such a test.
And it turned out to be exactly what Trode thought, and it didn't take long for them to be allowed into the testing grounds. However, after seeing their target, all three were dumbfounded......