Chapter 2062 Destruction One
"Fire!" More than 200 British tanks launched a confrontation with the Germans without hesitation. At a distance of less than 1,000 meters from each other, the shells of both sides were flying in the air. This time, the British took out their best The two self-propelled guns equipped with long-barreled 18-pounder guns and 4-inch guns, especially the latter, have the ability to destroy Wolf tanks at a relatively long distance. Of course, like the French's Saint Mengsha, the defense itself is rubbish.
The British launched their own attack formation just like the modern queuing and shooting. They also deployed a large number of anti-tank guns on both sides to protect the flanks. This is not because the British do not want to play tactics, but because British tanks are generally mobile. It is relatively poor, and the defense of the two chariots is not good. When attacking, it is okay to be a sniper in the back row, but if you want to use it as a spearhead, forget it.
But in contrast to the Germans, their offense is much sharper. It is also the basic tactic of front-line flat push, but the cooperation between the armored battalions and companies is obviously better!
"The Germans' offense is very layered, even in a front-line push. Each of their armored companies is arranged in a staggered manner, like gears. The troops at the front seem to expose their wings, but in fact, the opponent's The distance between each company is very well grasped. When you try to turn around, it is equivalent to exposing the side to the opponent. If you attack from a small angle, the side of the wolf tank is more difficult to penetrate than the front! And their attack It's a staggered move forward, you don't know if your enemy will suddenly throw a punch or a right punch!"
"Of course, the most troublesome thing is that in addition to tanks and assault guns, the Germans also have a large number of armored vehicles. These high-mobility vehicles are like light cavalry. As long as there is a problem in the front, they will quickly insert them, and then put us The army's rear or flanks are in a mess. And our armored units lack flexibility and tactical responses are too rigid." A British officer commented on German armor tactics.
Even in the face of the full-scale attack of the British, the German armored forces on the front line did not fully invest. In fact, when the two sides met on the front line, it was about 75 German tanks and assault guns against about 150 British tanks. However, relying on equipment performance advantages and good tactics, the British suffered heavy losses in the face of the first round of attacks.
A MK2 tank traveling at high speed was directly hit by a 75MM armor-piercing bullet on the front of the vehicle body. The willow knot armor with a thickness of only 30MM on the front was cut by the sharp warhead, which was as convenient as cutting butter with a hot knife. Afterwards, the powerful armor-piercing bullet Shooting straight to the rear of the car and destroying the rear engine, the unlucky chariot finally stopped with billowing smoke.
The other tank was even worse. He was targeted by the 107MM heavy cannon of the Rhino self-propelled artillery. After two rounds of corrective fire with a machine gun, a 15KG armor-piercing bullet easily brought the tank to a spare part state. . The British are also constantly attacking. Their MK7 tanks tried to use the powerful 4-inch heavy guns to kill the wolf tanks that were protruding forward, but the Germans responded very quickly. The smoke grenade launchers on both sides of the turret will release a smoke grenade, forming a temporary wall of smoke in front of the tank, and then the tank next to it will move along the wall of smoke, temporarily avoiding the sharpest long shot of the British. spear.
As the distance gets closer, the two sides begin the most intense and dangerous close combat. You can even understand it as a tank version of hand-to-hand combat. When the distance is no more than 500 meters and the nearest may only be 2 digits, the two sides are crazy. Attacking the opponent, the significance of armor is not very great at this time, even a wolf tank with good defense is hard to escape. At this time, God of War is more inclined to the side with more people and more guns.
Loud noises continued to be heard from the battlefield. Accompanied by violent explosions and flames that soared into the air, tanks were destroyed one after another. Fighting with submachine guns, grenades and even daggers against surviving opponents is like the Middle Ages hundreds of years ago.
But even so, the German tank group still maintained the most basic formation and coordination. The tanks of the same company are as close as possible, and each other uses armor and artillery to cover their comrades. And use radio to maintain the most basic communication between each company. However, although the British attacked fiercely, they quickly lost their formation and unified command after entering the chaotic battle. After a period of chaos, the British armored forces that suffered heavy losses will naturally reveal some gaps! And at this time, Major General Mike invested his reserve team and armored vehicle troops, and went straight through the gap of the British!
Naturally, the long-planned offensive by the Germans could not be launched at just one point. Just when the three British rear divisions and a German armored division were entangled, more German fast divisions crossed the French line of defense. The British rear guard attacked the main force of the British army from the side with lightning speed! On the back of the Hamilton Army, an offensive corps consisting of 4 fast divisions and 2 independent armored brigades quickly spread out, rushing over with overwhelming momentum!
"Your Excellency, a large number of German troops have appeared to our north. They have crossed the French defense line and surpassed our rear guard regiment." A British officer reported to Lord Hamilton.
"How is it possible?" Lord Hamilton was shocked. How long has it been since they handed over positions with the French? Calculating the time it takes for the troops to travel, it can almost be understood that the Germans started chasing after the British as soon as they left. Could it be that your own defense line is useless at all? Although it can't be compared with the trench system that has been repaired for several years, there are still minefields, barbed wire and basic support points. When did the French's combat effectiveness become so bad?
"Order the flanks to prepare for resistance immediately, and the main force to stop and prepare for engagement. Also, send a message to Marshal Foch asking why the front has collapsed so quickly, and asking the French to send us reinforcements." Lord Hamilton Said.
However, it was too late. Just when Hamilton was preparing to adjust his troops to face the battle, the German rapid troops of four divisions had already launched an attack. They stabbed the French army like a sharp spear. In the middle, try to cut off the French army! While the army launched its attack, the first wave of as many as 300 bombers roared towards the British army's marching ranks!
Two updates today~~~! Ask for a subscription and a reward~~~! ! !