Chapter 151 Tank Destroyer
The chariot brigade of the little Japanese was a coincidence. The chariot brigade was originally coming to trouble the mechanized infantry brigade, but the dams actually found a huge artillery position further away. Suddenly, the dams were ecstatic.
Soon, the Japanese chariot brigade abandoned the mechanized infantry brigade's chariot group and headed directly towards the heavy artillery brigade in the distance.
Many soldiers from the heavy artillery brigade naturally saw the chariot brigade of little Japan. These soldiers were anxious, and even some soldiers on the m3 semi-tracked vehicles were about to rush forward in their own armored vehicles to stop the Japanese tanks from rushing over.
Yang Weiguo, the commander of the heavy artillery brigade, was at this time, on his command chariot, and he also saw the Japanese chariot brigade in the distance. Seeing so many chariots coming towards his artillery positions, Yang Weiguo's face was solemn.
Holding the telescope, Tang Wankun saw that it was a group of chariots composed of about 40 or 50 tanks. This was a strengthened chariot brigade of the Japanese army. The brigade should have four chariot squadrons under its jurisdiction, each chariot squadron equipped with ten tanks.
Tang Wankun, the commander of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade, naturally saw the Japanese tank group not far away heading towards the heavy artillery brigade's position, so Tang Wankun immediately conveyed the order.
"All regiments and battalions should pay attention to send all our m8 armored vehicles and m20 armored vehicles to snipe the tank group of little Japan, hurry up, hurry up!"
The whole situation is already extremely urgent!
The mechanized infantry brigade is equipped with a small number of m8 armored vehicles and m20 armored vehicles. Obviously, at this time, these armored vehicles will assume the heavy responsibility of tank destroyers.
The situation is very critical now! Very critical!
Once the Japanese tank group approaches the heavy artillery brigade position and fires into the heavy artillery brigade position, the consequences are unimaginable. In addition to one large caliber howitzer, there are also many large trucks, which are loaded with ammunition.
Fortunately, the m8 armored vehicles and m20 armored vehicles of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade were moving quickly. As soon as they received the order, about 30 or 40 such armored vehicles came to the small Japanese tank group.
Soon, it became a battle between the tank destroyer and the small Japanese tank group.
The captain of the Little Japanese Tank Brigade. Seeing that the huge artillery position of the China National Team was less than a kilometer ahead, he was ecstatic and ordered all Japanese tanks to accelerate and head towards the heavy artillery brigade.
However, soon, these Japanese troops also discovered that dozens of wheeled armored vehicles suddenly rushed out of the chariot group of mechanized infantry brigades not far from them. The Japanese brigade was slightly surprised.
However, seeing that they were all armored vehicles, they felt very confident. The Japanese brigade captain had no idea that the m8 armored vehicles and m20 armored vehicles could be used as tank destroyers. In addition, the Japanese brigade captain did not recognize these armored vehicles.
The distance between these armored vehicles of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade and the small Japanese tank group was rapidly shortened. These 30 to 40 armored vehicles completely blocked the front of the heavy artillery brigade. The Japanese tank group and the heavy artillery brigade were completely separated. How could the m8 armored vehicles and m20 armored vehicles behaved very quickly? In such a short time, it was impossible to do this if it was another tank.
"Boom, boom, boom..."
Many armored vehicles took the initiative and fired at Japanese tanks hundreds of meters away while driving. Although the distance was relatively long and the accuracy was lacking, several shells still hit the target.
The tanks of the Japanese have one characteristic, that is, the car is light, the armor is thin, and the firepower is weak. For example, the Type 92 tanks and Type 95 tanks equipped by this small Japanese tank brigade are all light tanks, with a tank weighing only a few tons, which is similar to ordinary armored vehicles, and the main weapon is only a 37mm tank gun.
Several shells hit the Japanese tanks, and suddenly, these tanks were affected and almost all of them were destroyed. Large holes appeared on the body of the tank, and black smoke was emitted, which was obviously scrapped.
"Baga!!!"
The captain of the little Japanese team happened to see this scene. When he saw his tanks being destroyed three or four, he screamed in anger.
Some small Japanese tanks, seeing the M8 and M20 armored vehicles of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade firing, stopped immediately, moved the muzzle, and aimed at the armored vehicles in the distance firing.
Soon, as both sides fired fire, the fierce artillery battle began immediately.
"Boom, boom, boom..."
When the Japanese tanks fire, they must stop in place before they can aim at the cannon. These m8 and m20 armored vehicles of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade can fire while driving.
These armored vehicles of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade are equivalent to shooting fixed targets, while the Japanese tanks are equivalent to shooting mobile targets. Soon, the highest level is determined immediately.
I saw an m20 wheeled armored vehicle aiming at a small Japanese 92 light tank two or three hundred meters away while driving. After aiming, the 37mm gun barrel of the armored vehicle flashed and a shell roared out.
"boom!"
The target was accurately hit and made a big hole in the small Japanese tank two or three hundred meters away, and the black smoke from the small Japanese tank was emitted.
However, even so, this m20 wheeled armored vehicle did not let go of this little Japanese tank so easily. It had several shots one after another, directly smashing the little Japanese tank into a pile of scrap iron.
Whether it is an m20 wheeled armored vehicle or an m8 wheeled armored vehicle, the actual firing rate of 20 pieces on the vehicle is as high as 20 pieces per minute, and it can fire a shell in about three seconds.
After destroying the little Japanese tank, the m20 wheeled armored vehicle did not stop, but continued to drive while looking for the next target.
Not far away, a small Japanese Type 95 light tank obviously aimed at the m20 armored vehicle. The small Japanese tank's gun barrel flashed and a shell rushed towards him.
However, while the m20 armored vehicle was driving, the Japanese shell was off and flew over to the back of the m20 armored vehicle. I don’t know where it was hit.
"Baga!"
Seeing that it was the second time that I had hit the wrong one, the Japanese gunner on this little Japanese tank was so angry that he screamed.
The battle lasted just a few minutes, and the battlefield situation was very obvious. There were only three armored vehicles destroyed by the Japanese, while the Japanese tanks destroyed by the soldiers were almost ten, with the battle loss ratio reaching 3 to 1.
If it weren't for the cover of tanks, these armored vehicles of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade would not have suffered such great losses.
As a tank destroyer, in combat, whether it is an m8 armored vehicle or an m20 armored vehicle, it relies on maneuverability and flexibility. In addition, if there is a tank cover, the advantages of the destroyer will be very obvious.
However, even without the cover of tanks, these m8 armored vehicles and m20 armored vehicles are still remarkable, which is obviously inseparable from the hard work of the soldiers in their daily training.
The commander of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Tang Wankun, and Yang Weiguo, the commander of the Heavy Artillery Brigade, saw that these 30 or 40 armored vehicles performed well and completely blocked the Japanese tank group. Both of them quietly breathed a sigh of relief. The form just now was so dangerous.
Fortunately, these m8 and m20 armored vehicles have excellent performance.
However, as the battle progressed, time passed by, the two of them were looking forward to the arrival of the Third Armored Brigade Tank Regiment.
As soon as they discovered the Japanese tank group, both of them contacted the Third Tank Regiment through the radio system. The Third Tank Regiment's original mission was to protect the heavy artillery brigade, but until the heavy artillery began to build artillery positions, no Japanese tank brigade was found to appear.
The Third Tank Regiment waited here for almost an hour before sailing north. It was because he waited here for an hour that the Third Tank Regiment did not take long to leave here and did not leave much farther.
Just now, the outstanding performance of the 30 and 40 m8 and m20 armored vehicles of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade won a precious ten minutes. Now the battle between the two sides has reached ten minutes. I believe that the third tank regiment that returned to the rescue will come soon.
Thinking of the more than 100 m4 Sherman medium tanks of the Third Tank Regiment, both of them were slightly excited.
Just now, the tank group of Japanese dared to attack sneakily and almost put themselves in danger. Yang Weiguo, the commander of the heavy artillery brigade, wanted the tank group of Japanese to be completely wiped out by the third tank regiment.
Thinking of this, Yang Weiguo stood in his car, holding a telescope to look north. Sure enough, in the distance, using the telescope, Yang Weiguo vaguely saw the huge group of tanks of the Third Regiment, which was coming towards the Japanese.
"Okay, great, our tank group arrived in time."
Yang Weiguo looked excited and his face turned slightly red. He held the telescope and kept looking at the tank group of the third tank regiment heading towards him.
Tang Wankun, the commander of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade, saw that several of his m8 and m20 armored vehicles were destroyed during the fight with the Japanese tanks, and he was very upset. At this time, he also hoped that the Third Tank Regiment would arrive soon.
Looking at the time, it has been ten minutes since the two sides fought. It is estimated that the Third Tank Regiment should have arrived, so Tang Wankun also looked north with a telescope.
Suddenly, Tang Wankun looked happy, because through the telescope, Tang Wankun also saw the huge figure of the third tank group.
"Haha, our tank group is here, the little Japanese tanks are over." Tang Wankun put down his telescope and laughed.
After laughing, Tang Wankun shouted happily at his inter-vehicle radio communication system: "Brothers, come here, our tank group."
Many soldiers who were fighting against Japanese tanks heard that the tank regiments were coming, and everyone was immediately motivated. Just now, everyone had no choice but to use their armored vehicles to compete with the tanks of the Japanese, and sacrificed at least a dozen comrades in the army. Now, since the tank regiments of the tank regiments are coming, everyone will naturally beat the Japanese.
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Second update.
Chapter completed!