Chapter 50: Shelling
The sky is hazy, the Susangilde marshes, and a new day has arrived.
Since it was a defensive mission, as long as the opponent's armored division was blocked in the swamp and could not get out, his task would be achieved, so last night, the infantry battalion of the 35th Armored Brigade began to frantically construct fortifications and dig countless foxholes.
In yesterday's afternoon battle, half of the main tank T-62 was consumed, and the other side still had a very strong assault force, so Muhammad changed his tactics, and when he fought again today, the tank rushed forward, and the armored vehicle followed behind, and when the tank was finished, it could only rely on the infantry in the armored car, using bazookas and anti-tank mines to stop the opponent's attack.
If the battle really came to that point, the 35th Armored Brigade might have to be buried here. Fortunately, this is only the worst-case scenario.
The military district command has already come to inform that there will be air force brothers to support today, and they are afraid that they only need to stand by and watch how the air force will eliminate the other side, and their task is to go up and capture the other party.
Muhammad was in the armoured command vehicle, munching on his field rations, when suddenly, he heard a whistling sound in the sky.
Muhammad's face suddenly became solemn, he could hear it, this was the sound of a large-caliber howitzer firing!
The other party is an armored division, so it will naturally be equipped with an artillery battalion belonging to the division, how can I forget such an important common sense?
"Quick, notify all armored vehicles, disperse and hide, and as soon as the shelling is over, the other side will come up!" Muhammad said to the messenger beside him.
Suddenly, the radio waves flew through the radio to the entire armored brigade.
"Boom, boom, boom!" At this time, the first round of shells had already exploded nearby, but fortunately, the first round of the opponent was just a test firing. Far from yourself. But in the second round, it was very accurate.
The various armored vehicles were activated, and the soldiers quickly ran into the armored vehicles, ready to transfer.
The shooting of large-caliber howitzers is definitely a weapon of destruction for ordinary infantrymen, but for Type 63 tanks and T-62 tanks with armor protection, it is very powerful, as long as it is not a direct hit, it is difficult for the air wave to pose a threat to the T-62, and it has a certain impact on the armored vehicle, however, as long as the armored vehicle is dispersed, then the bombing effect of the opponent will be significantly reduced.
"Repeat and search, and watch out for a small group of Persian scouts." Muhammad commanded over the radio.
Although the firing elements have been determined in advance, personnel are needed to assess whether the firing meets the requirements and how to adjust the firing position to ensure the best shooting effect, so a small group of scouts will definitely be dispatched to visually observe the results of the shelling, report it to the gunners, and then readjust.
And this kind of personnel has a very high chance of hanging up, because the troops that have been shelled will definitely look for these personnel who pose a great threat to themselves.
If you are unlucky, you may also be hit by your own artillery fire.
Therefore, in future generations, drones will be used more professionally to replace this dangerous mission.
And what about our planes? Why hasn't it been yet? Muhammad was a little anxious, it was obvious that the enemy's artillery fire was so fierce this time that after the bombardment was over, it would come up like Mount Tai was overwhelming, and he could not withstand it at all.
Thirteen kilometers away.
Dozens of M109A1 self-propelled howitzers are frantically venting their anger.
"Boom!" In the earth-shattering roar, the barrel of the cannon contracted violently, and then, white smoke came out of the muzzle, and in the slowly spreading white smoke, a black projectile flew out rapidly.
Yesterday's battle, because there was no ammunition, these howitzers did not play their role, and today, it is finally possible to raise eyebrows.
Originally, it was planned to launch an attack overnight after the supply was completed last night, but the first wave of helicopters was only half replenished, and it was simply unable to give the most powerful lethality, so we had to wait for the second batch, who knows, the sky was even darker in the second half of the night, and the CH-47 could not take off at risk, so it had to wait until dawn before the second replenishment.
As soon as the supplies were complete, Rajavi ordered his troops to attack.
The first to be used was the divisional artillery battalion.
M109A1, which is a large howitzer of 155 mm caliber, this grenade is very powerful when firing, in order to prevent the huge recoil when firing the shell to sink the tracks on both sides into the mud, before firing, the lower sides of the tracks have been filled with stones. Otherwise, after firing the shells, the self-propelled howitzer will not move, isn't it sad.
The doors on the side of the turret and the door on the rear of the car are already open, and due to the high bore pressure during firing, the air pressure inside the body will change suddenly, and if the door is not opened, it will be a great damage to the shooter inside.
Each time it is transmitted, the sound of a sharp soldier is heard on the radio, and then the emission elements are adjusted to improve the accuracy.
Ali's tank was at the forefront, the turret was always turning, vigilantly scanning everything around him, sure to find the opposing gunners!
Damn Persian cowards, if you have a kind, you will come up directly! Ali looked through the periscope and looked at the surrounding swamp, cursing inwardly that anything that didn't please the eye was a shuttle machine gun bullet.
His company, after yesterday's battle, only six tanks remained, however, the morale of the soldiers was still high, and today their greatest wish was to take out a few more chiefs! Especially yesterday, as it was yesterday, to hit the chieftain who was stuck in muddy water and could not move.
But today, before I saw the enemy, I was shelled, although hiding in a tank, as long as it was not a direct hit, there was no big deal, and it was enough to make people angry.
The Type 63 armored car in the rear was not so lucky, four or five were killed, hundreds of brothers, and they were summoned by death.
After ten volleys, Rajavi ordered four armored battalions to rush together.
Chief, it is a powerful offensive weapon, today, you must break through the blockade of the other side, hit the swamp, and hit the Karon River!
On Alard's sight, antennas suddenly appeared.
"The chief is here!" Alad shouted and began to aim.
At the same time, the loader stuffed a tail stabilized shell into the chamber of the gun, and the next moment, there would be a close encounter.
Allah bless the invincible Iraqi armored brigades!
Inside Elard's sights, the silhouette of the chief grew larger and closer.
"All the armored forces of the 35th Brigade should be withdrawn immediately." Suddenly, an order came over the radio.
How? Do you want to give up the blockade? It's about to catch fire! Alad was a little puzzled.
The soldier took it as his duty to carry out the order, and the driver immediately braked, engaged in reverse gear, and went backwards.
Retreat is also particular, if you turn, retreat, then you will give up the weakest armored rear to the Iranians, and it is not a good thing to be drilled in the ass by armor-piercing bullets.
So, if you decide to quit the fight when you are about to exchange fire, there is only one choice: hang up the reverse gear and go straight back!
However, the tank is not like an ordinary car, there are rearview mirrors, the more advanced is the visual reversing radar, the tank is poor in sight, and reversing is more troublesome, that is, the driver just steps on the accelerator and falls, what can he hit, it all depends on luck.
Alad opened the hatch and poked his head out, ready to give command to the pilot.
As soon as he looked up, he saw a group of planes flying in the sky, and the Air Force brothers had arrived!
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