Chapter 308 Phantom Tank, Light Tank Black Gun

The perspective returns to the Marine Corps.

Looking at the soldiers who were building fortifications in front of him, Chen Jieshan's expression looked very unnatural. He hesitated for a long time, and finally hinted:

"Captain Li, you might as well speak more clearly."

"Even if I focus all my energy on military affairs, I really don't understand your tactics and formations."

"The enemy's pursuit force is the 14th Cavalry Regiment and the 71st Chariot Regiment. With the strength of you and me, it is impossible to defeat the combination of the enemy's cavalry and armored forces."

"Even if the engineers dug anti-tank trenches right in front of the position, the Japanese would have special engineering vehicles to fill them up. Once those tanks rush in front of us, the consequences will be"

Although Chen Jieshan said it tactfully, Captain Li Da still understood what he wanted to express.

The other party was simply worried that they had not been exposed to armored combat, so they chose a wrong tactic and style of play, which ultimately led to the annihilation of the 1st Marine Regiment and the 35th Army.

However, what Chen Jieshan didn't know was that the 1st Marine Regiment had anticipated today's situation a month ago and even prepared a set of corresponding tactics.

Seeing that his persuasion had no effect, the candied lieutenant general added anxiously:

"Captain Li, you don't know something. The Mongolian Army has two specialized engineering vehicles, one is called the Type 89 Engineer Combat Vehicle, and the other is called the Type 97 Hammer Mine Clearance Vehicle."

"The former is very versatile and can be used to build bridges, fill pits, dig trenches, and break obstacles. The latter is mainly used for mine clearance and is definitely the natural enemy of anti-tank fortifications."

"Even if we prepare enough anti-tank trenches, the limit is to delay the Japanese for a while. In my humble opinion, this matter needs to be considered in the long term. How about you try to apply for air support again?"

In order to cope with the all-out attack by the troops stationed in Mongolia, the 35th Army mobilized ordinary people in the defense area to clear the country and dug a large number of anti-tank trenches.

It's a pity that the fortifications that were given high hopes by the Seven and a Half Road did not play their due role.

With the engineering vehicles clearing the way, the Japanese armored forces' breakthrough speed was hardly affected, and it took only a week to reach the Wuyuan area from Baotou.

Since then, the Eighth War Zone has seriously realized the impact of technology on warfare.

Seeing the anxious appearance of the friendly forces, Li Yunlong had no choice but to be patient and reveal all his plans.

"Commander Chen, my tactics are not to rely on anti-tank trenches to fight head-on with armored forces. No matter how wealthy the Eighth Route Army is, they will not be crazy enough to fill the line with elite airborne troops. That is something only idiots can do."

"The frontal position is just a target used to attract the firepower of the Mongolian troops. When the enemy appears, just fire a few shots and the mission will be completed."

"I will place all the real elites on the side positions. The troops over there are the trump card of our 1st Marine Regiment, and they are definitely enough to give the little devils a drink."

As soon as these words came out, Chen Jieshan was completely confused.

Without him, Li Yunlong's tone and appetite are really too big.

Even though the opponent knew the strength of the pursuing troops, they still dared to pat their chests and promise to annihilate all the enemies. This kind of confidence was not something ordinary people could possess.

"Oh? As far as I know, your department has already installed French anti-tank guns. It seems that Commander Li is well prepared."

At this moment, a burst of exclamation came from the distance.

Judging from their location and accent, it is not difficult to tell that they are soldiers of the 35th Army.

What's more, this is not the first time something like this has happened. The same thing happened when the Marine Corps distributed weapons and supplies before.

But this time the situation seemed a little different. The duration of the exclamation was far longer than the previous times combined, and it was even mixed with some kind of familiar and unfamiliar noise.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Jieshan looked at the Eighth Route Army colonel in front of him with wide eyes and disbelief.

"Hey, it seems you have guessed the answer."

"That's right, my trump card is also tanks. I didn't say that the 1st Marine Regiment doesn't have armored units."

"When the pursuers show up, I will use the frontal position and the anti-tank ditch to attract the enemy's attention and delay their actions. When the Japanese charge, they will inevitably expose the relatively weakly protected sides, and then we will fight back. time!"

Li Yunlong's tactics are not complicated. To put it bluntly, they are tank ambush battles.

Although a tank is a weapon specially used for mobile warfare, it does not mean that soldiers cannot use it to shoot black guns.

After all, in a certain magical world, it is very common for light tanks to have black guns, heavy tanks to light up lights, tanks to destroy resistance lines, and medium tanks to hang up. There are all kinds of strange things in the world.

Closer to home, since the Type 97 medium tank has better firepower and protection than the Cicada tank, it is a very unwise choice to confront the enemy head-on.

In order to eat up the remnants of the 71st Tank Regiment, Commander Li decided to deploy the tanks in bunkers and use them as fixed and concealed firepower points.

The engineers of the 1st Marine Regiment dug some rectangular trenches that could accommodate the Cicada on the preset side positions, and then the soldiers of the Fighter Mobile Company drove the tanks in to camouflage them.

Disguising a tank is not a simple matter. The soldiers first shoveled turf to cover the turret, then stuck branches on the vehicle to disguise it as a dirt bag. Finally, they turned the barrel away from the battlefield and pretended to be leaning on the dirt bag. wood.

According to the above-mentioned operations and arrangements, the soldiers of the 1st Marine Regiment can get a Samsung Phantom Tank.

To be honest, as long as the mobile combat company is sneaky enough, coupled with the cover provided by the frontal position, the devils will never find that there is a group of tanks on the side firing from behind.

It seems that under the influence of Kong Jie, Li Yunlong also has a lot of thoughts when arranging the position.

The engineers not only dug multiple spare ambush points just in case, but also set up dozens of fake targets to attract the enemy's firepower.

Looking at the friendly commander with a smile on his face and the Cicada tank slowly coming out of the glider, Chen Jieshan felt that his worldview was collapsing.

Forget about the airborne troops, at least all major military powers have paratroopers. I have read the information more or less, and even heard some rumors.

But airborne tanks are definitely beyond the scope of weapons, and they are not even the product of the current era!

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would definitely not believe that a behemoth like a tank could be airborne.

As a lieutenant general commander with 22 years of military service, Chen Jieshan quickly compared the tanks equipped by Guojian in his mind and came to a very terrifying conclusion.

Except for the T26 of the 200th Division, Guofu seems to have no weapons that can match it.

For example, the Italian grocery cart like CV33, the same number of hedges may not last a round, and it is not even qualified to carry shoes.

Thinking of this, a bold idea grew in Chen Jieshan's heart, maybe it is a wise choice to change camps now.

After all, Guofu is still facing "inefficient bureaucracy", "incompetent officer corps", "corrupt national army", "low inflation", and there is no future in any way.

After thinking for a while, he said to Li Yunlong:

"Captain Li, although the 35th Army suffered heavy losses in the process of fighting the enemy, the soldiers are all good men with flesh and blood."

"With a big enemy in front, we cannot accept hiding in a safe place and waiting for victory. I hope your department can give us a chance to let everyone follow the tank troops to join the battle."

"If it doesn't work, I apply to rush to the front line with the commando!"

Hearing the other party's request, Lao Li had to look at the other party with a high eye.

Now they still have the courage to attack behind the tanks, which is definitely much better than some cowardly insects.

However, the coordination between infantry and tanks is a science. If we rashly let troops that have not been trained together join, I am afraid that the effect of 1+1＜2 will be achieved.

After thinking again and again, Li Yunlong remembered the batch of 40 fire before leaving, so he answered seriously:

"How about this, I will send you a batch of new weapons of the Eighth Route Army. It can penetrate the front armor of the enemy's Type 97 medium tank at a distance of 150 meters."

"I will not give any death orders to the 35th Army. If necessary, I will notify you to launch an attack."

"Okay! It's a deal!"

Just when Li and Chen had just discussed the next arrangements, the squad leader of the communications squad ran from the back.

"Captain, the escort formation called."

"The enemy is expected to arrive in half an hour. Captain Wang Hai reminds us to prepare for battle."

"If necessary, they can also provide some air support. But the escort fighters have run out of bombs and can only use aircraft machine guns to strafe."

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Twenty minutes later, the cavalry group pursued the marching column of the troops.

Compared with when they just set out, the morale of the 71st Tank Regiment and the 14th Cavalry Regiment has fallen to the extreme. Whether it is an ordinary soldier or a grassroots officer, every devil has a bad face.

The bombing of the escort formation not only hit the body, but also gave a heavy blow to the soul.

The boys can hold on until now, all thanks to the insults and punches from their own regiment commander and battalion commander. The army's big fight is still so powerful.

"Kawasaki-kun, are you sure the Eighth Route Army's air force won't come again?"

"My wing now has only 27 tanks left, and we can't stand it. If the whole army is wiped out, even if we can kill the enemy's airborne troops, I will probably have to commit suicide."

"Damn Army Aviation! They actually ignored our request for support!"

Although it was the first time to try horizontal bombing in actual combat, the escort formation still killed 25 light and medium tanks.

There is no way, because the quality of the Japanese tanks is too poor, even if they are hit by bombs, they will be paralyzed. If the logistics convoy of the tank wing had not carried enough parts, I am afraid that even 27 tanks would not be able to be assembled.

Hearing the complaints of his fellow colonel, Kawasaki Zentaro's eyes also flashed a trace of viciousness. Obviously, he was also very dissatisfied with the Army Aviation's refusal.

In fact, it is not the pilot's fault. After all, the maximum range of the Type 97 fighter is only 800 kilometers, and the combat radius does not support long-distance support at all.

Once an air battle occurs on the road, it is likely to end up with a forced landing in the wild.

"Mr. Yokoyama, it seems that you still underestimate the value of the Eighth Route Army's airborne troops. Currently, there is no one in the entire North China Front who does not want to wash away the shame, especially our Commander Okamura Yasuji."

"If we can successfully complete the mission, you and I may even be promoted."

"In the current situation, our two regiments can only rely on each other. I hope you will no longer have the idea and plan to preserve your strength. Speed ​​up, and don't let the enemy run into the desert, where our advantages will disappear."

That's right, Kawasaki Zentaro and Yokoyama Isamu did not obey the orders of their own lieutenant generals. Their current actions are a typical case of the Japanese army's subjugation.

As the commander of the cavalry group, the old devil Nishihara is naturally not a fool without a brain.

Now that the Eighth Route Army Air Force has twin-engine fighters, the combat radius will inevitably increase greatly. Letting the two regiments wander around outside at this time is no different from seeking death.

How many tanks does the Mongolian Army have?

They worked hard to save a batch, and begged for a batch, but the total is less than 150.

The new equipment has just been received for a few weeks, and one-seventh has been lost before it has even warmed up. If they don’t retreat now, are they waiting for the second wave of the Eighth Route Army to lick the ground?

But Kawasaki Zentaro had already been furious. After receiving the order, he and Yokoyama Yong directly used a trick to make the generals not obey the orders of the king when they are away.

The two of them are now hoping to kill the Marine Corps and take Li Yunlong’s head back to claim credit and reward, with a sense of dying if they fail.

Facing the urging of his colleagues, Yokoyama decisively ordered his communications staff:

"Notify all squadrons! The road conditions ahead are not good, change to a column formation and move forward at full speed! Infantry can get on the car if they can, and get on the tank if there is really no place, and chase them silently by themselves if they fall behind."

"Before lunch today, we must catch up with the remnants of the 35th Army!"

After receiving the order, the remaining 27 tanks were divided into nine groups, and each group of three tanks formed a long snake formation and quickly passed through the narrow road section ahead.

All the Japanese tank crews knew one thing, that a single column formation would be in an embarrassing situation if attacked.

Because the sight of the rear tanks is basically blocked by the front tanks, and once the teammates in front lie down, they will also lose their ability to move.

Using this formation is equivalent to giving up defense, just to pass a certain section of the road quickly.

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If nothing unexpected happened, the accident happened soon.

Just as the 71st Tank Regiment was moving at full speed, a series of mortar firings suddenly came from a distance.

A moment later, shells fell from the sky like hail, and one after another landed in the moving column. Just one round of shelling caused considerable damage to the infantry.

"Enemy attack! All infantry get off the vehicle!"

"Don't block the road in front! All crew members! Speed ​​up!"

"Go out! The range of the 81mm mortar is not as far as ours! Change formation and start counterattack!"

The above two sentences can be regarded as Yokoyama Isamu's last words, because at the moment he retracted into the vehicle body, a 37mm armor-piercing shell directly blew his head.

For the headshot scene, you can refer to Fury