Chapter 331 Crushing the Poles

Historically, when Germany invaded Poland, it used the trump card 4th Panzer Division to deal with Mokra. I want to conquer this place in one fell swoop.

Although the Battle of Mokra lasted only one day, it was the most intense battle in the German-Polish War.

The Germans lost 160 tanks and armored vehicles on the Mokra battlefield, with more than 800 casualties. The Polish cavalry brigade lost more than 500 people, more than 980 horses were killed, and a considerable number of tanks and trucks were also lost.

It can be seen how embarrassed the Germans fought. Although these tanks are mainly the backward No. 1 and No. 2 tanks, it is absolutely shameful to fight like this.

Now, the German army still uses the armored division to attack Mokra, but compared with history, it has been replaced by the elite SS armored division, and the main battle tanks have also been reborn.

The reconnaissance unit quickly retreated, and at the same time, using the radio, an alarm was issued to the troops behind.

The Polish cavalry units have been deployed in the woods in front of Mokra West, waiting for the German army to go!

After receiving the news, Kurt, the division commander of the Skeleton Division, showed no expression. He gave an order to his troops, and the fifth armored regiment in front immediately pushed forward and crushed all the Poles!

The scouts have detected the position of the enemy, and they have also detected that the enemy has no time to deploy mines. As long as there are no anti-tank mines, there is nothing to be afraid of!

When they learned that there were Poles ahead, everyone was extremely excited, and even more so, the 2nd Battalion and 6th Company rushed to the front!

Wittmann's tank is rumbling. If it is a gasoline engine in history, then he needs to stop and refuel now. However, the diesel engine tank gives the advantage of a long stroke. His tank, the inside of the fuel tank Oil, more than half!

After this battle is over, it's never too late to cheer!

"Go, go!" Wittmann shouted, his voice remarkably loud inside the rumbling tank.

One after another, the Panther 3 tanks rushed forward quickly, crossing the farmland, crossing the hills, and in front of them was the forest!

The woods in front have always been quiet, as if the enemy has fled, Wittmann has no fear, and ordered his troops to continue to advance at a high speed!

From the woods, getting closer and closer.

In the woods, the Polish cavalry clenched their teeth. There were so many tanks that they couldn’t even see their heads. The shock of the battle would make the recruits feel scared, even the veteran cavalrymen who had been tested by the war began to frown. .

"Fire!" Suddenly, an order came from behind.

At this time, the artillery of the cavalry brigade suddenly opened fire violently!

After arriving here, they immediately decided to shoot Zhu Yuan, and when the tank troops rushed to the woods 150 meters away, it happened to be the interception position they determined!

Following the order, the artillery pieces began to roar violently.

"Boom!" The 37mm cannons have a short range, and they are very cleverly deployed, just enough to hit the rushing Germans violently!

Germans, taste the power of Polish artillery!

A shell, with a fierce whistling, rushed towards a leading tank.

"Boom!" The shell slammed heavily on the mantlet of the Panther 3 tank, and the entire tank shook.

However, it was just a shake!

At this moment, Wittmann has quickly discovered the target: "Directly ahead, 300 meters away, two mils to the right, grenade, release!"

"Boom!" The body of the tank trembled, and a fireball emerged from the muzzle. At the front of the fireball, a 75mm grenade flew out of the gun chamber and flew straight to the opposite 37mm cannon!

The 75mm tank gun is now discontinued.

The Panther 3 tanks produced in the early stage are all long-barreled 75mm tank guns. The biggest feature of this tank gun is that the ballistics are particularly straight! This is the advantage brought by the large diameter!

But at the same time, the long barrel also brings other problems. For example, because the barrel is long, when passing through the woods, you must be extra careful not to bend the barrel. For example, when processing , Because the barrel is too long, the processing is very difficult, the output is low, and the cost is also high.

Therefore, after Krupp successfully transplanted the 88mm anti-aircraft gun for air defense, the 75mm long-barreled tank gun was discontinued under Cyric's decision, and the Panther 3 tanks produced later, all Use a 56 caliber 88mm tank gun!

In terms of cost, a long-barreled 75mm tank gun costs the same as two 88mm tank guns! In terms of firepower, the armor-piercing ability of the long-barreled 75mm tank gun and the 88mm tank gun is almost the same.

However, in terms of development potential, the 88mm tank gun can hold more propellants, and the potential is definitely greater.

For skilled tankers, they still miss this long-barreled 75mm tank gun. In the case of rich experience, you can shoot wherever you want without calculating any variables!

With the roar of the tank gun, the 75mm grenade flew over quickly and was quite accurate. The 37mm cannon position on the opposite side was immediately a mess, and several soldiers screamed and were lifted by the huge wave of explosion.

Historically, when fighting Poland, the German tanks were only 37mm guns, but now, the long-barreled 75mm guns are absolutely brutal!

Artillery bombardment requires courage and ability!

Just as the 37mm cannon fired, the 75mm mountain gun in the hands of the Polish artillery also fired!

Mountain Cannon is an old-fashioned artillery. Although it has a large caliber, its barrel is very short. Since it is called a Mountain Cannon, it is actually easy to disassemble and transport, and it is easy to fight in mountainous areas. Therefore, the weight is very small, and it seems that it is not as powerful as the 37mm gun.

Because the barrel is short, the trajectory is curved, similar to a howitzer.

Now, there are dozens of German tanks rushing up, and the artillery in front only has a dozen artillery pieces. In the eyes of the German tankers, it is not enough to plug their teeth!

Wittmann, who was at the front, destroyed two guns, and the tanks behind, didn't even catch anything. They were very dissatisfied.

"Let them go into the woods and prepare Molotov cocktails!" The commander of the cavalry regiment quickly gave an order. As a veteran, he knew that the guns on his side had no effect at all. The German tanks were too powerful!

These artillery pieces of one's own side can't tear open the other's armor at all, so they can only lure the enemy into it! Entering the woods, the tank can't be used!

Why hasn't that armored train arrived yet! He was already a little anxious.

The cavalry pretended to be defeated, left their positions, and retreated back, but in fact, they were ready, and when the German tanks entered the woods, they would turn around and use Molotov cocktails to deal with the Germans!