Chapter 20: Fierce Battle ()

Under the action of the north wind, the white smoke that once filled the entire battlefield was mixed with gray-black smoke gradually gathered to the right side of the German position, causing the sight on this side to become worse with time. Two German tiger tanks and three No. 4 tanks that fought in concert also hid in the fog. From Lynn's position, each shot of the powerful tank gun would bring two flashes in the smoke, and the sound and light of different types of artillery also differed in certain ways, so sound and light became the only way for gunners to distinguish the other's position from a long distance.

Bang!

The violent explosion instantly shot into the sky, and the heat wave dispelled the smoke within several meters of the surrounding area. When I identified the outline of the explosion savior, Lin Neng's heart trembled: it was a No. 4 tank with a long tube, and it was also the first German tank he had seen with his own eyes. The shell seemed to penetrate through the side of the turret, and the square turret and the body were still there, but it seemed to be dyed with coke. The barrel with a muzzle retractor still pointed horizontally forward, with an angle of no more than 30 degrees to the axis of the vehicle.

Dong!

This was the roar of the tiger tank. Lin Neng's life was picked up by such a cannon sound, so I remember it very clearly. The Soviet tank that was shot also exploded violently. In an instant, a ball of flames surged with extremely high heat, forming a small "typhoon eye" around the tank. Although the smoke was not completely dispersed, its outline could still be seen vaguely.

Lynn hopes that the one who is killed is a "Niuke Fairy", so that the subsequent battle will be reduced by a little difficulty. However, it is only a T-34 after all, with low cost and comprehensive performance. Compared with the "tiger" and "leopard" in Germany, it is like a gray wolf in the forest. It moves quickly, has sharp teeth, and always attacks in groups, winning with its group combat power and the spirit of "sacrificing the ego to fulfill the ego".

Dong!

This is the roar of the tiger tank. The sound of cannons just a few seconds apart made Lynn convinced that both of his tiger squads were still fighting. They were clumsy in action, high failure rate, high fuel consumption, and high cost. Even with one or another, no one can deny its incomparable strategic significance. It is the pride of the German army, the spiritual pillar of the soldiers on the battlefield, and the heavy armored knight that scares the enemy. Its existence once made the Allied commanders worried and the Zen spirit was exhausted; its existence once made the German military and civilians rejoice and increase their confidence. Even at the end of the war, they still played an extremely important role on all fronts.

Here, they are the strong pillars of the entire German defense line, which is reflected in both spirit and fully demonstrated in tactics.

Less than 500 meters apart, the armor-piercing shells fired by the 88mm cannon are veritable "coming in a flash". The deafening explosion also eliminated the surrounding fog. This time, the t-34 is still clear in sight. Even if they only play the role of "thug" on this battlefield, the long-barreled cannons they are equipped with are still weapons that cannot be ignored. If they are allowed to successfully go around the side, any type of German tank may also suffer a fatal blow, and the Tiger King is no exception!

Bang!

The powerful and loud sound of cannons came from the thickest part of the smoke. It was almost the time difference between the toes and heels when you stepped on the ground. The flames of the explosion appeared on the right side. The smoke went thin. Lynn saw the figure he least wanted to see: the turret with an approximately circular cross-section is the Tiger tank, which is different from the No. 3 and No. 4 tank. The huge turret is appropriately placed in the middle of the body. The thick and long gun barrel will not give people the visual feeling of being top-heavy and light feet like IS-2. The erosion of the artillery fire, the striped anti-magnetic armor, which looked like a biscuit-like striped on the left side of its turret, showed obvious collapse. The bullet holes left by the armor-piercing shells through the armor, the flames generated by the internal explosion, and even the driver and the captain of the vehicle did not open. Although Lin Neng had a line of expectations, he knew very well that the almost abnormal 122mm tank gun of the Soviet heavy tank was not easy. If you want to survive such a close-range direct shooting, this "tiger" must have the luck of explosion.

Lin Neng narrowed his eyes and gathered his eyes. However, after half a minute passed, no matter whether the Soviet artillery shells exploded nearby or bounced on armor, the cannoned tiger tank remained motionless, allowing the sloping smoke to wrap around its body until the gray and white smoke slowly "swallowed" it again. This scene reminded Lin Neng of the scene in the movie where the dead slowly sank into the water, and the indescribable sorrow lingers in his heart...

The still-drafted cannons still sounded in my ears, and the cannons were like people, different models and different distances made different sounds. As time went by, the smoke spreading on the battlefield gradually became thinner and thinner. The chariots on both sides looked like various reefs in the sea, white, gray, and black. It was difficult to distinguish their actual state from a distance. Only when they moved or fired, people could be sure that they were still fighting.

The tiger tank that had not been shot was the largest of these "reefs". It slowly moved eastward for a short distance. It suddenly stopped and the huge turret did not turn significantly. The muzzle burst out with dazzling flames in the thunder of "bang". In the direction pointed by its muzzle, less than 200 meters away was another big "reef". When it was hit by the armor-piercing bomb, Lin Neng clearly identified its "unicorn fairy" appearance.

A tiger can also fight a rhino. Obviously, the law of mutual generation and restraint is not absolute between the two.

In order to avoid the opponent's attack and to seize the initiative, the tanks and assault guns of both sides are constantly changing directions and maneuvering and adjusting their combat positions. Unconsciously, the distance between the two sides' vehicles is getting closer and closer. When they can see the other party's face clearly, the closest one is less than 100 meters away. Even if the bayonet cannot be inserted into the barrel, this still becomes a "hand-to-hand battle" between armored vehicles. At a distance of only a few dozen meters, no matter which side fires and hits the opponent, it doesn't matter where the shot is shot, it will be a very fatal blow.

"Nutel...Whits!" (German: Pay attention, there is an enemy situation!)

The "butcher" lowered his voice and pulled Lin N's gaze back from the thrilling armored war. In just a few minutes, the Soviet army's surrounding troops returned to the ground again. The soldiers were still wearing 1940 steel helmets and in earth-brown uniforms. The weapons in their hands seemed to have not changed much, but the number of people increased significantly, and it was very likely to change from sneak attack to strong attack. After checking the rifle, Lin N's extra rows of bullets were taken out from his pocket, ready to use his shooting talent. However, this time the Soviet infantry was still halfway through, and a low "bang bang" sound came from the depths of the woods, and someone shouted "Woch Tecte". After staying in the front trenches for nearly three days, Lin N's knew that this was roughly the meaning of "hidden, evasion".

As expected, with a short "swoosh" sound, several mortar shells flew around the hill where Lynn and the others were. The explosion was far less powerful and impact than heavy shells, and it was also worse than the high-explosive bombs fired by tanks, but their lethality was not vague. Large and small shrapnel flew in all directions during high-speed rotation, knocking down many fresh branches - if the shrapnel was shot directly into the human body, the consequences were conceivable.

Da...da da...da da...

While the mortar was showing its power, the long-lost Soviet heavy machine gun also roared in the forest. It was different from the German general machine gun, and it had a particularly clear burst sound when firing. This was due to the slower actual firing rate of the machine gun, and it also had a lot to do with the structure of the gun holster. There was no need to look up at all, and Linn could also guess that it was the sg43 "Guryonov" heavy machine gun equipped with shields and small wheels. It was equipped with a large number of Soviet troops in the late World War II, which was also an important firepower support for the volunteer infantry during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Compared with the US military's m1919, the sg43 had no advantage in power and range, but the small steel wheel gave it good infantry maneuverability, and the steel shield could also protect the machine gunners more effectively on the battlefield.

The enemy's firepower temporarily had an overwhelming advantage. Lin Neng lowered his head and curled up in the fox pit, holding his Mauser rifle tightly in his arms, for fear that the enemy's bullets and shrapnel would destroy his powerful tools. As a classic manual rifle, the Mauser 98k was obviously out of date in the middle and late stages of World War II, and was strongly suppressed at close range on the eastern front, and was completely at a disadvantage against the Allied m1 Garland on the western front. However, falling behind does not mean "useless". In addition to the inherent rate of fire limit of manual rifles, the Mauser 98k was very outstanding in shooting accuracy, effective range and reliability. Even in the late stage of the war, German soldiers equipped with such manual rifles still caused huge damage to the Allies, and in some combat operations, it curbed and even defeated opponents equipped with semi-automatic rifles and submachine guns.

Weapons and people are also important factors that determine the outcome of a war.
Chapter completed!