Chapter 1,432 Confrontation 1

Chapter 1432 Confrontation 1

"Actually, even if we want to move, we can't move quickly. The new 6-inch cannon is too heavy. We need to transport the barrel and gun mount separately. We need to reassemble them when we get to the place. Moreover, we lack enough vehicles to transport these The artillery maneuver provides power." The Frenchman next to him shook his head and said.

"We can do this, set up an absolute defense zone, and when the situation is not good, actively shrink here, and then rely on artillery positions for defense. Of course, we need air force support." Akiyama Yoshiko put forward a compromise suggestion.

As a result, the Fukuoka Armored Division finally adopted such a posture. The armored units were deployed on the periphery, ready to launch an attack at any time, while the anti-tank artillery units formed the second line of defense. As a support point, they would respond if the front could not be blocked. The armored forces retreated and then relied on superior heavy artillery for defensive operations. The Japanese also wanted to withdraw the city for defense, but Thessaloniki, the only large city, was an important port city. The British demanded that the German troops be kept out of the 17 kilometers of the city, because if they reached this area, the Germans would Human divisions and military long-range artillery can threaten the port, and this is something the UK absolutely does not want to see!

Of course, as an ally, the British were also interested in Japan. After discovering the German offensive, the British 7th Armored Division immediately took action and maneuvered toward the front line through the railway line. At the same time, Lord Hamilton also strictly ordered the Anzac Army to deploy part of its main force to support the Japanese army. As for the Greeks? The British thought they would be better off with logistics.

The Germans defined this attack as a short assault and test operation. The British also hoped to use this operation to see the current strength of the Bavarian Army.

"Whether we like it or not, we will eventually meet the Bavarian Army. I hope that before the decisive battle between the two sides, we have the opportunity to understand our opponent and learn his strengths and weaknesses. This time the Germans raided Thessaloniki It is a good opportunity, an opportunity to understand each other and consume the opponent. Therefore, I hope that each unit can do its best to delay and consume the opponent!" On the night before the attack was launched, as the Balkan theater, the British, Japanese and Greek armies Lord Hamilton, the commander-in-chief, added this paragraph to the telegrams sent to all participating troops.

"We found the Japanese. They are right in front of us. They are equipped with British MK1 tanks and French Renaults. The two sides met about 2,500 meters away and are about to engage the enemy!" Rommel, who had been promoted to company commander, looked not far away. The Japanese tanks at the scene once again confirmed the target.

As the most elite forward, Rommel's tank company was unexpectedly assigned to 2 platoons, that is, 9 Wolf tanks. You must know that, except for specialized independent tank battalions affiliated with the group army, Wolf tanks are used in most Some armored units are mixed, and the number is still relatively scarce at present.

"Battal Commander, there seems to be a problem with the Japanese's matching. Their tanks are not mixed, but allocated according to models.

Therefore, although the MK1 tank on their front is powerful, it moves slowly, while the Renault tank on the side is more maneuverable, but vulnerable! "After observing the lineup of the Japanese armored forces, Rommel once again sent a report to his superiors.

Generally speaking, unless it is an independent special force, in the World War I environment, armored battalions are mixed. In one attack, about 50 to 70 tanks or combat vehicles of an armored battalion will occupy an area with a width of more than 1,500 meters. When attacking the front, heavy tanks move slowly and have strong anti-armor capabilities, while light tanks move fast and have strong anti-infantry firepower. Therefore, cooperation is the best way.

Therefore, generally speaking, the Germans, Germany, France and the UK all combine light and heavy tanks, and then strengthen some special self-propelled artillery units when necessary. For example, the beetle following Rommel...

"Encounter the enemy, repeat, encounter the enemy, expect to meet the enemy in fifteen minutes!" At the same time, the Japanese also determined the target and decided to meet it directly. According to previous training, the two Japanese armored regiments that cooperated with each other launched an attack formation. The British MK1 tank was in the middle, and the Renault tanks were deployed from the sides. Unlike the general British and French armies, a group of Japanese soldiers held weapons in their hands. A cluster grenade, or a huge round iron box with large magnets at the four corners. This weapon is called the No. 1 anti-tank magnetic mine by the Japanese. When used, it is attached to the tank with magnets and then pulled towards it. fuse.......

"The Japanese attack speed is not fast, and there is a large number of infantry behind them. They may launch a suicide attack, so the units should not get entangled."

"Each tank group is close to each other internally to provide cover. There can be a large gap between platoons. Infantry units that pass through and armor units that slip through the network are handed over to the battalion headquarters for processing."

"Each unit engages in battle independently, taking care to protect each other's flanks. That's it, may God bless us, and may Saint Milga guide us to victory!"

Accompanied by the roar of the engine, the advance battalion adjusted its formation for the last time. Another armored company moved quickly and formed a coordinated double-arrow attack formation with Rommel's company. Tanks within all platoons shorten the distance between each other, providing mutual cover. At the same time, control your speed and prepare to engage the enemy.

The infantry accompanying the armored forces began to dismount, and then spread out a skirmish line with machine guns as the core. Some grenadiers carrying semi-automatic rifles and charge followed the tanks. Machine guns and mortars were deployed in the center. Another armored company and additional self-propelled artillery units formed the second attack wave.

At the end were towed rapid-firing guns and truck guns, which would be deployed in the rear as reserves and as fuses for the entire vanguard force. In the final period of time, the entire armored battalion became three distinct and interconnected fronts. The Japanese took full advantage of their numerical advantage and deployed about 130 various vehicles on a larger front!

"Free attack begins!" As the spearhead of the entire attack, Rommel's platoon approached the target as quickly as possible. In front of him were more than a dozen British MK1 tanks.

A series of tracer bullets were shot from the side-by-side machine guns next to the artillery like fireflies flying in the summer night, and red trails fell on the Japanese tank group.

"1400-meter long-range bomb, 1200-meter close-range bomb, the attack distance is set at 1300 meters! Start shooting!" According to the direction determined by the test firing, the gunner quickly adjusted the attack distance. Then he fine-tuned the knob of the sight with his right hand, and the 4x optical sight produced by Zeiss quickly captured the target. The center of the cross locked the huge bomb-housing area between the turret and body of the MK1 tank!

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