Chapter 20: Fierce Battle
The horn smoked in the sky, and the golden iron horse stepped on the glacier. Brothers, give it another hand and put the Imperial Dome on the new book list!!
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Under the action of the north wind, the white smoke mixed with gray-black gunpowder smoke that once filled the entire battlefield gradually converged on the right side of the German position, causing the sight on this side to become worse with the passage of time, and the two German Tiger tanks and the three No. 4 tanks that were working together also disappeared into the fog. From Lynn's position, each shot of a powerful tank gun would bring two flashes of light in the smoke, and there were certain differences in the sound and momentum emitted by different types of guns, so sound and light became the only way for gunners to distinguish each other's position from a distance.
Boom!
The explosion burst into flames, the heat dispersed the smoke within a few meters of the surrounding area, and Lynn's heart trembled when he recognized the silhouette of the martyr: it was a long-barreled No. 4 tank, and the first destroyed German tank he had ever seen. The shells appear to run through the sides of the turret, the square turret and body are still there, but they are stained with the color of coke, and the barrel with the muzzle brake is still pointing horizontally forward, at an angle of no more than 30 degrees to the axis of the body.
Boom!
It was the roar of the Tiger tank, and Lynn's life was picked up in such a cannon fire, so he remembered it very clearly. The Soviet tank that was shot immediately exploded violently, and a ball of flames surged up in an instant with extremely high heat to roll the air current, forming a small "typhoon eye" around the tank, although the smoke was not completely dispersed, but its outline could still be seen faintly.
How much Lynn wished that it was a "Horned Fairy" that would be taken out so that the rest of the battle would be a little less difficult. However, after all, it is only a T-34, low cost, comprehensive surname, compared with the German "Tiger" and "Leopard", it is like a gray wolf in the forest, moving quickly, sharp teeth, always attacking in groups, with group combat effectiveness and willing to "sacrifice the small self to complete the big self" spirit to win the victory.
Boom!
It was the roar of the Tiger tank, and the sound of gunfire just a few seconds apart convinced Lynn that both of her Tigers were still fighting. Clumsy operation, high failure rate, extremely high fuel consumption, high cost, and despite all its shortcomings, no one can deny its incomparable strategic significance. It was the pride of the German Army, the spiritual pillar of the soldiers on the battlefield, and the heavy knight who feared the enemy. Its existence had worried and exhausted the Allied commanders; Its existence has made the people of Germany rejoice and increase their confidence. Even at the end of the war, they continued to play an extremely important role on all fronts.
Here, they were the backbone of the entire German defensive line, which was vividly displayed both mentally and tactically.
Less than 500 meters apart, the armor-piercing shells fired by the 88mm cannon are a veritable "instantaneous", the deafening explosion at the same time reduces the surrounding fog, this time it is still the T-34 that becomes clear in the line of sight, even if it only plays the role of "thug" on this battlefield, the long barrel cannon they are equipped with is still a weapon that cannot be ignored, if they are successfully rounded to the side, any type of German tank may also be fatally hit, and the Tiger King is no exception!
Boom!
The majestic and loud sound of cannon came from the thickest part of the smoke, almost the time difference between the toe and the heel when the foot stepped on the ground, and the flames of the explosion appeared on the right side, and the smoke was thin, and Lynn saw the figure he least wanted to see: the turret with a nearly circular cross-section was the most significant difference between the Tiger and the No. 3 and No. 4 tanks, the huge turret was appropriately placed in the middle of the body, and the thick barrel did not give the visual impression of the IS-2 being top-heavy. Corrupted by enemy fire, the cracker-like striped anti-magnetic armor on the left side of its turret has noticeably collapsed. Unable to see the bullet holes left by the armor-piercing bullet piercing through the armor, the flames from the internal explosion, and even the hatch of the driver and the commander were not opened, although Lynn had a glimmer of hope, he also knew very well in his heart that the almost perverted 122mm tank gun of the Soviet heavy tank was not idle, and if he wanted to survive such a close direct fire, this "tiger" had to have explosive luck.
Lynn narrowed her eyes to gather her gaze, but after half a minute, the Tiger tank remained motionless, allowing the smoke to wrap around its body until the gray and white smoke slowly "swallowed it up" again. This scene reminded Lynn of the scene in the movie where the dead slowly sank into the water, and the indescribable sourness lingered in the bottom of his heart......
The sound of the cannons is still ringing in the ears, the cannons are like people, different models and different distances emit different sounds, and as time passes, the smoke that fills the battlefield gradually thins and thins, and the chariots on both sides look like all kinds of reefs in the sea, white, gray, and black, and it is difficult to discern their actual state from a distance, and only when they move or fire can people be sure that they are still fighting.
The Tiger tank, which had not been shot, was the largest of these "reefs", and slowly moved a short distance to the east, when it suddenly stopped, the huge turret did not turn significantly, and the muzzle burst out with a "bang" of fire, and in the direction of its muzzle, less than 200 meters apart was another large "reef", and when it was exploded by armor-piercing shells, Lynn clearly recognized its "unicorn" appearance.
Tigers can also take down rhinos, and it is clear that the law of mutual restraint is not absolute between the two.
In order to avoid the opponent's attack and seize the opportunity, the tanks and assault guns on both sides are constantly changing directions and maneuvering and adjusting their positions. Unconsciously, the distance between the two tanks became closer and closer, and by the time they could see each other's faces clearly, the closest was less than a hundred meters apart. Even if a bayonet could not be inserted into the barrel, it would still be a "white-knuckle battle" between armored fighting vehicles. At a distance of only a few tens of meters, no matter which side fires and hits the other side, it doesn't matter where the bullet is hit, it will be a rather fatal blow.
"Nottle...... Whitz! (German: Attention, there is an enemy!) )
The voice of the "butcher" lowered his voice drew Lynn's eyes back from the thrilling armored battle, and in just a few minutes, the outflanking Soviet troops made a comeback, the soldiers were still wearing 1940-style steel helmets and earthy brown uniforms, and the weapons in their hands did not seem to have changed, but the number of people had increased significantly, and there was a great change from a sneak attack to a strong attack. Checking the rifle, Lynn pulled two more rows of bullets out of her pocket, ready to use her shooting talents. This time, however, the Soviet infantry was still halfway through, and a low "boom" sound was heard from deep in the woods, and then someone shouted "Vohi-Turket". Having spent nearly three days in the front-line trenches, Lynn knew it roughly meant "hidden, hidden."
Sure enough, with a short "boom", several mortar shells flew around the hill where Lynn was, and the sound and impact of the explosion were far inferior to the heavy shells, and they were also a cut worse than the high-explosive shells fired by the tanks, but their lethality was not ambiguous. Large and small shrapnel flew in all directions in a high-speed rotation, knocking down many fresh shoots -- if shrapnel was fired directly into the human body, the consequences could be imagined.
Da ...... Da Da Da ......
At the same time as the mortars were firing, the long-lost Soviet heavy machine guns also roared in the woods. It differs from the German MG34/42 general-purpose machine gun in that it has an exceptionally clear burst sound when firing, which is due to the fact that the actual rate of fire of the machine gun is slightly slower, and it has a lot to do with the construction of the holster. There was no need to look up at all, Lynn could guess that it was an SG43 "Guryonov" heavy machine gun equipped with a shield and small wheels, which was equipped with a large number of Soviet troops in the late stage of World War II, and was also an important fire support for the infantry of the Volunteer Army during the period of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea. Compared with the U.S. M1919, the SG43 does not have an advantage in power and range, but the small steel wheel gives it good infantry mobility, and the steel shield can also protect the machine gunner more effectively on the battlefield.
With the enemy's firepower temporarily overwhelming, Lynn huddled in the foxhole, clutching her Mauser rifle in her arms, lest the enemy's bullets and shrapnel might break her powerful tools. As a classic manual rifle, the Mauser 98K was obviously outdated in the middle and late stages of World War II, and was strongly suppressed by the "** Sha" in the Eastern Front, and the M1 Garand in the face of the Allies on the Western Front was even more completely inferior. However, being outdated is not the same as being "useless", and in addition to the inherent rate of fire limitations of manual rifles, the Mauser 98K is excellent in terms of shooting accuracy, effective range, and reliability. Even later in the war, German soldiers armed with these manual rifles inflicted heavy casualties on the Allies, and in some combat operations they deterred or even defeated opponents who were generally armed with semi-automatic rifles and submachine guns.
Weapons and people are also important factors in determining the outcome of a war.