The Iron-Blooded Army of Beacon Fire

Chapter 43 Chariot 2
Tao Heiwa also echoed: "Get ready to fight! Enter the position!"

When the soldiers heard the order, they all got out of the cat's ear holes. The battle orders and the shouts of veterans, squad leaders, and sergeants came one after another. The soldiers in a row quickly got out of the cat's ear holes and arrived at their respective battle stations in an orderly manner. Position, the soldiers of the heavy machine gun platoon also carried the heavy machine gun and ammunition into the predetermined shooting position, but at a slightly slower pace.

At the same time, the combat artillery platoon and mortar platoon deployed behind a row of positions, as well as Fu Chen's company headquarters, also moved into action, preparing for battle.

He Wei rushed into Maoerdong, picked up the phone and reported to Yanzhuangli. No matter whether anyone answered or not, he yelled directly into the transmitter after answering: "Report to the regiment, north of Yanzhuang, directly in front of my position." I found more than ten enemy tanks and no less than one squadron of infantry advancing towards me, about [-] meters away from our platoon position!"

"North of Yanzhuang, more than ten enemy tanks and vehicles were found directly in front of our platoon position, and no less than one squadron of infantry were advancing towards me, about [-] meters away from our platoon position!"

"North of Yanzhuang, more than ten enemy tanks and vehicles were found directly in front of our platoon position, and no less than one squadron of infantry were advancing towards me, about [-] meters away from our platoon position!"

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After repeating it three times, He Wei picked up the Czech light machine gun and rushed out of the cat's ear hole. Tao Heiwa carried the Chinese rifle, light machine gun magazine and spare barrel for him, as well as the captured Japanese grenade. Grenades followed.

"Hold still, don't be afraid, follow my orders and shoot again!"

"Pay attention to shooting discipline, shooting discipline! Veterans should watch the brothers around them!"

"Don't panic, don't panic! Don't shoot in advance! Wait for the heavy machine gun to fire before shooting!"

"Don't be afraid of tanks! We have dug fortifications and have anti-tank guns! We are all ready for battle."

He Wei was running in the trench while giving orders and shouting to stabilize the soldiers' mentality. He could feel the fear of tanks in these soldiers' hearts. Ge Guicai and other three squad leaders were also stabilizing their positions. In addition to the observation posts of each squad, , the soldiers basically held weapons and squatted against the walls of the trenches.

He Wei rushed to the heavy machine gun position on the left side of the position. At this time, everyone in the first platoon and the heavy machine gun platoon were already in place. According to yesterday's agreement, He Wei was responsible for directing the first shot of the heavy machine gun platoon. Two heavy machine guns, He Wei Wei was arranged on the left and right wings of the position, which happened to be at the front of the position. At the same time, the two heavy machine guns fired sideways and obliquely, which not only increased the area of ​​damage to the enemy, but also formed cross fire.

After He Wei and Tao Heiwa arrived at their positions, the first machine gun squad was ready for battle. The canvas belts stuffed with bullets were fed into the heavy machine guns, and the Type [-] heavy machine guns were filled with cooling water. Pointing directly at the Japanese army, the observers, ammunition soldiers, deputy shooters and others squatted in the trenches and were all in place. The shooter was the sergeant squad leader of this class. When he saw He Wei, he first said hello, sir.

"Hello sir!"

"Okay! Take control of the heavy machine gun and follow my orders to fire."

He Wei put down the Czech in his hand, stuck his head out, and looked towards the front of the position. At this time, the Japanese tanks suddenly changed their formation and rushed towards them in two parallel flying geese formations. A large number of Japanese infantry followed. The chariots then unfolded, and He Wei estimated that there must be at least about 300 Japanese infantrymen.

Steel guillotine-steel cullum-steel cullum The sound of the vibrating tracks was getting closer and closer. Each tank was like a squirming beetle. As the distance increased, He Wei could clearly see the five tanks in the center. , all with dark muzzles, are Type 57 medium tanks, equipped with a [-]mm tank gun and two [-]mm heavy machine guns.

This tank is currently the main model in the Japanese tank force. It was designed in 1927 and completed at the Osaka Arsenal in April 1929. In the same year, it was finalized as the Type 4 medium tank (named "Type 89 Medium Tank" in Japan).There are two types, A and B. Type A is equipped with a gasoline engine, and type B is a diesel engine. Type A has been put into production since 1931, and the number is very small. The Type 36 medium-sized tanks produced after [-] years are all type B.

This type of tank has a crew of 4 people, a length of 5.75 meters, a width of 2.18 meters, a height of 2.56 meters, a maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour, and a maximum range of 170 kilometers. The weapon is equipped with two 2mm vehicle-mounted machine guns, which are installed on the front armor of the tank. On the left side and the rear of the turret, this machine gun uses a 7.7-round bottom-loading magazine, with a theoretical rate of fire of 30 rounds per minute and a reserve of 500 rounds. In addition to the two machine guns, the turret is also equipped with a 2745-type 90mm tank gun. Door, prepare 57 rounds of ammunition.

The tanks on both sides have no guns and are obviously much smaller. They are equipped with a light machine gun on the turret and on the body. If He Wei remembers correctly, this is what the Japanese call Type [-] heavy armored vehicle. Even if It is a small tank equipped with a machine gun, designed and manufactured by Ishikawajima (Isuzu) Motors Company, mainly used for reconnaissance and infantry support.

After World War I, cavalry mechanization became a new trend. The Type [-] heavy armored vehicle was a development project led by the cavalry force. The name did not use tank or chariot because the cavalry used to call this type of vehicle an armored vehicle. Armored vehicles are heavier, so the tanks used by cavalry are called heavily armored vehicles.The purpose of this type of cavalry fighting vehicle is forward reconnaissance, roundabout raids and expansion of the results of the battle to pursue the remnants of the enemy. The forward attack and breakthrough is the task of medium and heavy combat vehicle units, so the requirements for the protective performance of cavalry fighting vehicles are not very high.

The weight of this armored vehicle is 3.5 t, the armor is 6 mm, the armor structure is riveted/welded, the speed is 40 km/h, the engine is a 45-horsepower gasoline engine, the weapons are a 13.2mm heavy machine gun and a 6.5mm machine gun, and the crew is 3 .

The sergeant squad leader who was handling the gun nervously grasped the shooting handle of the Miner [-] heavy machine gun, took a breath, and looked at He Wei, who had a normal expression: "Platoon leader He, you are so kind and calm, now shoot." Do not hit?"

"Why are you nervous? Follow my order and fire again. Don't be in a hurry. Don't be in a hurry." He Wei said with a normal expression and patted the sergeant on the shoulder.

The sergeant squad leader asked this because he saw the four leading tanks passing three mass graves in unison.

Yesterday, these three mass graves were selected by He Wei as the "front points" of a row of positions.

The so-called "front point" is a military term used to measure and estimate distances. He Wei also placed an empty ammunition box on the grave as a mark. The front point of the random grave is the distance from a row of positions. , is 320 seven meters.

"The enemy tank has passed the first forward point and is 320 meters away from our position."

He Wei murmured.

The Iron Bastard drove closer and closer, followed by a large number of infantry. The soldiers in a row of trenches were already extremely nervous. As the chariot approached, the atmosphere in the trenches became extremely depressive.

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The crashing sound of the metal tracks is getting closer and closer...

(End of this chapter)