Chapter 106: A Leap of Confidence
Wade's combat readiness system is quite comprehensive, although there are not many tank troops in this position, but there are not many pits used to hide tanks, and in addition, the anti-tank trenches are also zigzag and snakey, covering a large area on the periphery.
(PS: Anti-tank trench, a kind of anti-tank trench similar to an infantry trench ground fortification, it is wider and deeper than an ordinary trench, for some combat vehicles with poor trench crossing ability, they will fall into it when they pass by, and some anti-tank trenches will even be covered with mines, and it is difficult for tanks that fall into it to retreat.) )
Trode held up the binoculars, looked at the British and French troops that were constantly gathering in the distance, and exclaimed: "I'm a god!" Are they trying to force us? ”
Hans said unusually calmly: "Only 'Churchill' can safely drive through the anti-tank trenches, the other cars are too short and can only enter through the front entrance, we have 88mm guns, as long as they destroy a few when they enter, the rest will not be a problem." ”
The enemy's subsequent offensive method was also as Hans analyzed, although the British and French forces tried their best to turn the attack into a multi-faceted attack, but due to the factors of conditions, they only waited for the number of 'Churchill' infantry tanks to be dispersed in order to expand the attack area.
An 88mm-Flak18/2 fixed gun shield gun, located next to the bunker at the rear of the position, was aimed at the uncovered entrance to the anti-tank trenches, and this excellent multi-purpose gun could "knock out" any early British and French tank at a distance of 1,000 meters, making it a nightmare for the British and French armoured forces. Although it was so powerful, his height and size meant that he could not fight the tank head-on, so the Trood only let it attack the enemy in one place, so as not to be caught in the embarrassment of being flanked from all sides.
With such strong fire support, Trode's main target of attack has become the 'Churchill' tanks attacking from different directions, in fact, anyone can see that those 'Churchill' tanks are just distraction targets, but they can't be left in this way, so they have to carry out a suppressive strike.
At the entrance, the French 'Char' B1 heavy tank and the British 'Matilda' infantry tank were the vanguard, forming a breakthrough phalanx, but this still underestimated the power of the 88 gun. Although the 88 gun is not so powerful that every shell can hit and penetrate, the 88 gun's ghostly rate of fire is not comparable to that of a tank gun. If you miss the first shot, then hit the second shot! If you don't wear one shot, then hit the second shot! One shot is wrecked, then the next one is destroyed!
In this way, with the main force of the 88 guns and a little assistance from Trood, the British and French tank units regrouped again and again, attacked again and again, and were beaten back to their original form again and again
After three setbacks in the attack, they began to retreat, especially the 'Crusader' tanks retreated to a great distance, and it seemed that they had a new plan!
"Wow! What do those Britons want to do! Trood was stunned as he looked at the British A15 Crusader cruiser that was rushing towards him at great speed in the distance.
Vincent also observed the anomaly and immediately shouted, "Not good! They are going to force their way over the trenches! ”
The British launched this move in a way that Trood had never thought of before, and the anti-tank trench, as a passive defensive weapon, has always had a high level of reliability. The early British and French tanks were slow and heavy, and many of them were even top-heavy front-mounted turret goods, so they were helpless in the face of anti-tank trenches.
With this in mind, the Churchill I infantry tank, with its long hull, became a major target for the Trods. But the situation in front of them was completely different from what was planned, they originally thought that the British would break through the entrance area in one breath, but at such a close distance, they had not yet contracted the formation, so the situation was only the one Vincent said.
"Get ready to attack!" Trode gritted his teeth, with the current situation, they could still deal with it easily, but if these 'Crusader' tanks passed through the trenches like heavenly soldiers, Trode would be hit quite widely. Then the pressure they face will increase exponentially, and it is difficult to say whether this position can be held at that time.
On the scorching sun-scorched earth, the 'Crusaders' were like wild horses that had escaped the reins, galloping forward one by one with full horsepower, the roar of the engine at high speed was deafening, and the smoke and dust behind the tracks formed a small sandstorm, which looked from a distance, in fact, it was full!
"Jump~!"
The galloping 'Crusader' tank soared into the air next to the anti-tank trench, and under the brilliant sun, it reflected a dazzling brilliance, it was as light as a feather, and in front of it was an endless plain, as long as it crossed this trench, nothing could stop it, even the arrogant and outrageous 88 guns!
"Bang dang!"
With a loud bang, a tank heavier than Tarzan plunged headlong into the anti-tank trench, and unfortunately it touched a mine, and a puff of smoke rose, and the tank never moved again
The incident happened suddenly, everyone was stunned by the situation in front of them, and the British, who thought of using this as a surprise strategy, did not react for a moment, followed by the tank, and dropped 4 more tanks, and the others stopped in front of the trench with emergency braking or sharp turns. On the other hand, the German soldiers, who thought that a catastrophe was coming, did not understand for a moment the specifics of this farce directed and staged by the British, and not even a single person cheered for it, and the battlefield fell into an eerie calm for a moment
"Hahaha" Trode grinned, half-smiling, although the situation in front of him was really gratifying, but he was also too shocked to know how to laugh
"Wowhaha! Look! The Britons fell into the pit themselves! That pose is so handsome! It's the same as when my sow arches into the pigsty! ”
I don't know who said this, and the radio was suddenly filled with laughter, even in this time of war, it didn't affect their laughter in the slightest. However, the bravery and courage of the British turned into a comical farce in an instant, and after watching such a drastic change the whole time, it is estimated that no one could not laugh.
Such a change can be said to have had a huge impact on the battlefield, in terms of troops, Trode they have somewhat recovered a little, and in terms of morale, Trode they have formed a complete reversal!