Chapter 231: U.S. Army Equipment (2)
During World War I, a full force division in the United States could reach 22,000 people, with the development of weapons and the change of military concepts, the United States Army division strength maintained more than 18,000 people during this period, and a number of new weapons are gradually equipping the army, such as Thomson submachine guns and Garand M1 semi-automatic rifles. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 In the following years, the U.S. Army division was equipped with M series submachine guns, Bazooka anti-tank rocket launchers, Sherman tanks and other armored equipment in large quantities, and the establishment was reduced to more than 14,000 people.
The equipment given to Liu Changfeng by the US government is according to the standard of 18,000 men, according to this standard, the equipment of a division includes; Each division mainly consisted of four infantry regiments and two 105mm artillery regiments, one 155mm artillery regiment, (12 155mm howitzers, 36 105mm howitzers, 36 75mm and 37mm guns, and 60 anti-aircraft machine guns. An armored battalion and an engineer regiment, a quartermaster regiment, a medical regiment, a communications department, a logistics department and special forces consisted. The division has a total of 60 howitzers, 80 75mm and 37mm guns, 126 81mm and 60mm mortars, 33 medium and light tanks, 118 12.7mm heavy machine guns, 180 7.62mm light machine guns, 5,047 Garand M1 semi-automatic rifles, more than 5,000 Thomson submachine guns, 225 sniper rifles, 7,532 pistols, 1.5-ton trucks and more than 1,300 jeeps of various kinds produced by the Springfield Arsenal. As well as a large number of sapper shovels and medical supplies. Keep in mind that this is only one division's equipment, and Liu Changfeng has two divisions of U.S. military equipment.
Looking at the mountains of military supplies, Liu Changfeng and Situ Ming couldn't close their mouths with a smile, and the Kuomintang soldiers, including General Wei Lihuang, all had glowing eyes and full of envious expressions, but they could only look at it, that's all.
Liu Changfeng obtained Wei Lihuang's consent and ordered the soldiers in his entourage to quickly ride back to Xiaowangzhuang, and asked Hu Wanjun to lead a regiment of soldiers to rush to the Zhumadian Railway Station immediately to receive equipment and guard supplies.
Looking at some of the disassembled car parts, Liu Changfeng, Situ Ming, Qin Tianlong and two American soldiers began to assemble them by hand, anyway, the Americans also put enough tools on the train, and one by one the trucks and jeeps were assembled.
Looking at Liu Changfeng and others, who were sweating like rain and busy, Wei Lihuang was secretly surprised in his heart, Liu Changfeng was not only courageous, but also able to write and martial arts, what kind of person is he? Before this, no one had ever heard of Liu Changfeng, but it was really surprising that he was born at this moment. Wei Lihuang felt more and more that Liu Changfeng was unfathomable, and he was full of fascination and mystery.
"General Liu, with this batch of equipment, your waist will be stiffened, I don't know what General Liu plans for the future?" Wei Lihuang stood beside him, looking at Liu Changfeng, who was busy with the chaos, and asked tentatively.
Liu Changfeng stopped what he was doing, wiped the sweat on his face with his arm, and said; "I had only one goal, and that was to drive the Japanese invaders out of China. ‘’
Wei Lihuang Road; ''You have two divisions of U.S. military equipment, and you are completely superior to the Japanese army of two divisions in terms of firepower, I don't know what General Liu's operational philosophy is?'' Do you rely on the theory of firepower or tactics and the art of war?''
Liu Changfengdao; "General Wei, I don't like to fight hard in war, I like to limit the opponent's play to the maximum, suppress their advantages, and give full play to my strengths, even if I have these US military equipment now, I will still stick to my own style." ‘’
Liu Changfeng's calmness made Wei Lihuang nod secretly, it seems that Liu Changfeng was not carried away by the US military equipment of the two divisions, it is really commendable, Wei Lihuang's face showed an appreciative smile, and his heart was full of expectations for Liu Changfeng's future performance.
Of course, I will not let the US military equipment of my two divisions become an ornament, and I will give full play to its role, but now our main task is not how to kill the enemy, but to let the soldiers strengthen their training and master the methods of using these weapons and equipment as soon as possible. Liu Changfeng smiled and said.
"Yes, no matter how good the weapon is, it is the people who ultimately decide the outcome of the war, General Liu, come on." Wei Lihuang said with a smile.
Liu Changfeng suddenly remembered something, his heart moved, he looked at Wei Lihuang, and said; ''Chief Wei, there's one more thing, I'm afraid I'm going to trouble you.'' ‘’
General Liu, but it doesn't hurt to say that. Wei Lihuang smiled.
"Chief Wei, there are more than 6,000 troops stationed in Xiaowangzhuang, and this food is a big problem, I wonder if you can help get some food?" That's enough for me to spend for two months. ''Liu Changfeng said.
''This 、、、、'' Wei Lihuang had a difficult face, and said; ''General Liu, to tell you the truth, I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. ‘’
''I exchanged a hundred trucks and two hundred jeeps. Liu Changfeng said without hesitation.
"Hmm, since General Liu is so sincere, I can think about it." Wei Lihuang groaned slightly, and said; ''Well, that's it. ‘’
Wei Lihuang's face hesitated, in fact, his heart blossomed, at that time, cars were a rare thing, the country was not able to produce, all rely on imports, now the war is raging, Japan's powerful warships blocked the various ports of the national government, it is very difficult for foreign materials to enter, it can be said that there is no price, he has these vehicles, can greatly improve the ability to communicate and maneuver between troops, why not?
Situ Ming saw Liu Changfeng so generous, and glanced at Liu Changfeng suspiciously, Liu Changfeng smiled slightly, he naturally has his reason, as we all know, American soldiers are famous young master soldiers, and they are all kinds of vehicles when they go out, and they don't need so many vehicles at all, and they can't afford to use them, because cars use gasoline, although the U.S. government provides a considerable amount of gasoline, but no matter how much it runs out, this oil supply is not a simple thing, it is better to be a favor, It can not only win the favor of Wei Lihuang, but also solve the difficulties in front of him.
While speaking, Hu Wanjun led a regiment of bare-handed soldiers to arrive, Liu Changfeng immediately armed the troops, which made Hu Wanjun and the soldiers very happy, the brand-new Thomson submachine gun and Garand M1 semi-automatic rifle hung on the soldiers' bodies, and the soldiers were full of excitement and raised their chests high. Liu Changfeng asked some soldiers to be on guard, while others were in a hurry to carry military supplies into the car.
Ye Shilong saw that after a group of peasants changed into brand-new weapons, their temperament changed greatly, and a sharp momentum jumped out, he couldn't help but change color on his face, and felt vaguely uneasy in his heart, and secretly whispered a few words in Wei Lihuang's ear, Wei Lihuang's face was calm, and he waved his hand with a smile. Ye Shilong was anxious, so he walked out under the pretext of saying to his adjutant with a serious expression; "Pass my order, let the commander of the regiment gather his troops immediately when he comes east, and move closer to Zhumadian in case of accidents." ‘’
Ye Shilong's adjutant surname is Liu, and he said when he heard the words; ''Chief Wei is here, forgive him and don't dare to make a mistake.'' ‘’
''You can't do without the heart of guarding, go ahead.'' Ye Shilong waved his hand impatiently.
Ye Shilong's abnormality did not escape Liu Changfeng's eyes, Liu Changfeng smiled meaningfully, ignored it, and urged the soldiers to speed up the loading of the car, the strength of the number of people is great, more than an hour later, a quarter of it has been loaded, Liu Changfeng, Situ Ming and Qin Tianlong have assembled the car has been fully filled with military supplies.
"Moo、、、、、、'' With a long whistle, another long train rumbled into Zhumadian Railway Station. (To be continued.) )