Chapter 1432 Confrontation 1

"Actually, even if we want to transfer, we can't transfer quickly. The new 6-inch gun is too heavy. We need to transport the barrel and the carriage separately. When we get to the place, we need to reassemble it. Moreover, we don’t have enough vehicles to provide these. The artillery maneuvered to provide power." The Frenchman next to him shook his head and said.

"We can do this by setting up an absolute defense zone. When the situation is not good, we will take the initiative to shrink here, and then rely on artillery positions for defense. Of course, we need air force support." Akiyama Yoshiko made a compromise proposal.

As a result, the Fukuoka Armored Division finally assumed such a posture. The armored units were deployed on the periphery, ready to launch counterattacks at any time, while the anti-tank gun units constituted the second line of defense, serving as a support point. The armored forces withdrew, and then relied on superior heavy artillery for defensive operations. The Japanese also wanted to withdraw to the city for defense, but the only large city, Thessaloniki, was an important port city. The British demanded that the German army must be kept within 17 kilometers of the city, because if they arrived in this area, the Germans Human divisions and military long-range artillery can threaten the port, and this is absolutely unwilling to see the British!

Of course, as an ally, the British were also interesting to Japan. After discovering that the Germans had launched an offensive, the British Seventh Armored Division immediately began to move, maneuvering to the front through the railway line. And Lord Hamilton also ordered the Anzac to mobilize part of the main force to support the Japanese. As for the Greeks? The British think they will do better logistics.

The Germans defined this attack as a short assault and a trial operation. The British also hoped to see the current situation of the Bavarian Army through this operation.

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

"We found the Japanese, they are right in front of us, equipped with the British MK1 tank and the French Renault. The two sides are about 2500 meters together and will soon meet the enemy!" Rommel, who has been promoted to company commander, looked not far away. The Japanese tank at the place once again confirmed the target.

As the most elite forward, Rommel’s tank company was accidentally assigned to 2 platoons, or 9 wolf tanks. It should be known that, in addition to the dedicated and independent tank battalions subordinate to the group army, the wolf tanks are extremely large. Some of the armored units are mixed, and the number is still relatively rare.

"Battalion commander, the Japanese match seems to be very problematic. Their tanks are not mixed but distributed by model. Therefore, although the MK1 tanks on the front are powerful, they move slowly, while the Renault tanks on the side are more mobile. Some, but vulnerable!" After observing the lineup of the Japanese armored forces, Rommel once again reported to his superiors.

Generally speaking, unless it is an independent special force, in the World War I environment, the armored battalion is mixed. For one attack, an armored battalion of about 50 to 70 tanks or chariots must occupy a width of more than 1500 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, mutual cooperation is the best way.

Therefore, the Germans generally speaking, the three countries of Germany, France and Britain are mixed with light and heavy tanks, and then when necessary, they will strengthen some special self-propelled artillery units. For example, the beetle following Rommel...

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

"The attack speed of the Japanese is not fast. There are a large number of infantry behind them. Suicide attacks may be launched. The troops should not be entangled."

"The tank groups are close to each other and provide cover. Large gaps can flow out between platoons. The interspersed infantry and the armored units that slip through the net are handed over to the battalion."

"All units engage in battle independently and pay attention to protecting each other's flanks. In this way, may God bless us, and may Saint Millega guide us to victory!"

With the roar of engines, the advance battalion adjusted its formation for the last time. The other armored company moved quickly, forming a coordinated double-arrow attack formation with Rommel's company. All tanks inside the platoon shorten the distance between each other and provide mutual cover. At the same time, control the speed and prepare to meet the enemy.

The infantry accompanying the armored unit began to disembark, and then spread out the skirmish line with the machine gun as the core, and some of the grenadiers carrying semi-automatic rifles and charge followed the tank. Machine guns and mortars were deployed in the middle. Another armored company and additional self-propelled artillery units will form the second attack wave~lightnovelpub.net~ In the end, towed rapid-fire guns and truck guns will be deployed as the fuse of the reserve and the entire vanguard. At the rear. In the final period of time, the entire armored battalion became three fronts with distinct levels and interconnectedness. The Japanese gave full play to their quantitative advantages and deployed about 130 various vehicles on a larger front!

"The free attack begins!" As the spearhead of the entire attack, Rommel's platoon approached the target the fastest, and in front of him was a dozen or more British MK1 tanks.

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

"1400 meters long round, 1200 meters close round, 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 the right hand fine-tuned the **** of the sight, and the 4x optical sight produced by Zeiss quickly caught the target. The center of the cross locks the huge bullet area between the MK1 tank turret and the body!

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