-The Imperial Capital Burns-

successfully industrialized, the Russian Empire had severe limitations on its production capacity, and had to increase productivity while maintaining a minimum level of firepower, mobility, and defense.

　In this situation, Nikolai turned his attention to the "assault gun" that was widely used by their arch enemy, Nazi Germany. The Axis powers, which had limited industrial production capacity, made the bold decision to eliminate the turret, thereby simplifying the structure and improving productivity.

　Furthermore, since the turretless structure is not subject to restrictions on turret internal volume or rotating ring load, it is possible to mount a heavier and bulkier tank gun than the original tank, i.e. a large, large-caliber, long-barreled, and powerful gun.

　It had better armor and firepower than tanks of the same weight, and because it did not have a rotating turret that required ball bearings, which required high manufacturing precision, it required fewer production steps than a tank and could be mass-produced.

　On the other hand, in order to change the line of fire, the vehicle itself must be rotated, making it difficult to act promptly according to the situation.

　However, because there was an understanding that it was pointless to expect such things from Russian soldiers who were already poorly trained, and because their doctrine was based on this premise and placed so much emphasis on planning that it could be seen as dogmatic, it was thought that the disadvantages would not surface as much as they did with the German army.

(In fact, tank destroyers have been a great success in the Soviet Union. They use whatever is available...)

just those. I heard that even the engineers and headquarters companies were being sent to the front line.

　Although he had heard the rumors, even Kornilov was stunned.

"It's amazing how you've been able to defend yourself with such equipment. We'll lend you some artillery and machine guns."

"Thank you. If that's all I can get, why don't we just go ahead and defeat the German army?"

"Oh, I don't mind at all."

　Kornilov grins at Mannerheim's joke, which shows his fighting spirit. It seems like I could have a good drink with this guy.

"Oh, and one more piece of good news. This counterattack is the Emperor's initiative. Therefore, there are no restrictions on ammunition. Shoot as much as you like. If you run out of bullets, a supply unit will come rushing over right away."

　The preparations for the counterattack were complete.