Chapter 1109: It's too early to be happy

After hearing Marshal Zhao Bowen's reprimand, many people who buried their heads in their heads were even more red-faced. This time, the armored brigade suffered a fiasco, which had a great impact on other troops, making it difficult for them to accept it at once. On the battlefield in Mexico, the squadron defeated the US army one after another, and each victory certainly boosted the morale of the troops, but at the same time, it also made the troops proud and unable to withstand the blows. As if even the armored forces did not succeed, they were also lost.

"As early as the Kawanishi period, we have been fighting against strong enemies. When the emperor was still a young marshal in western Sichuan, he dared to lead his troops to fight the British on the plateau. At that time, Britain was still the largest country in the world. Later, in the first year of the First Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Navy's grass-roots navy defeated the Japanese Navy, and the Imperial Army even beat the Japanese all over the place. Subsequently, after the establishment of the empire, it has also been fighting against the great powers, Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, each of these world powers has been defeated by us, and the current empire has been created. I would like to tell you that in all wars, the Empire has won victories, but it has not suffered setbacks. Before the Emperor ** team is not equipped with the best weapons, the Emperor ** team is still able to defeat the enemy. Now, the armored brigade has only suffered a minor setback, and even without armored forces, we are still able to fight, and we are just as capable of defeating the enemy! The offense has failed, and we have to find the reason and find a way to defeat the enemy, instead of complaining! This is the real emperor! Marshal Zhao Bowen said loudly.

"Yes, Marshal!" Everyone replied loudly. Everyone knows that at the time of the defense line in the Sierra Madre do Sul, the Chinese army was not equipped with armored troops at that time, and there was no advantage in terms of strength, and it could even be said that it was at an absolute disadvantage. However, after a hard battle, the Chinese army still defeated the American army, broke through the defense line of the Sierra Madre do Sul, and inflicted heavy damage on the main force of the American army. And now, they not only have air superiority, but also are much stronger than the American army in terms of artillery and strength. There is also the assistance of armored forces, although the U.S. military has found a way to suppress the armored forces of the Chinese army, but overall, the Chinese army still has a great advantage. In such a situation, if they can't defeat the U.S. military, then everyone can go and find a piece of tofu and die head-on.

"For the rest of the day, there will be no more attacks. Take this time to think about how you can break through the U.S. defenses. I hope that in tomorrow's battle, I will see you defeat the Americans! Marshal Zhao Bowen said.

"Yes, Yuan Brush!" Everyone nodded. Then, at the signal of the commander of the 2nd Army, General Xie Dingkun, Yuguan walked out.

"Marshal, I'm sorry, I didn't expect this battle to be like this. Originally, I thought that the armored troops would be able to break through the defense line of the American army in one fell swoop. But now it seems that we are still underestimating the Americans! After many failures, the Americans are no longer the rookies they were at the beginning! Marshal Xie Dingkun sighed.

"While we're improving, Americans aren't standing still forever. In addition, the United States is the world's largest industrial power, and although its technological strength may not be as strong as that of the European powers, it is definitely not bad. Don't expect our superiority in weapons to last forever. If you keep thinking about defeating the enemy with powerful weapons, then you don't want to win this battle. Superiority in weapons is nothing more than one aspect. In the midst of war, it still needs to be done by people. Talent is the main thing! Marshal Zhao Bowen said.

"Yes, Marshal. However, the anti-tank weapons of the Americans are really powerful. According to the conclusions of the armored forces in actual combat, our TP' wolves, light tanks and armored vehicles could not withstand the bombardment of the American anti-tank guns at all. TB' Cheetah, although the medium tank can withstand the anti-tank guns of the US army in the front, the armor on the side will also be penetrated. If the tanks had been put into service earlier, we would have been able to deal with the US military's anti-tank weapons with ease! General Xie Dingkun said that as a senior general of the Chinese Army, he is also very clear about the weapons being developed by the Army. Among all the equipment of the army, tanks are undoubtedly a very important item.

Although the tank is also a medium tank, its armor is thicker than that of the TB' Cheetah, and the armor is much more powerful than that of the TB' Cheetah. The tank gun was also replaced with a new, larger-caliber tank gun, which was more powerful. Once finalized and mass-produced, the tank will become the main tank of the armored forces of the Chinese Army. However, according to the most optimistic estimates, the 96 tank will also be able to begin equipping the troops with troops only next year.

"T is very strong. However, when we develop a new tank, the Americans may develop it again! anti-tank weapons too. This is originally the relationship between spear and shield, and it is unrealistic to want to rely solely on the armor of the tank to resist enemy attacks. The advantage of the armored forces lies in their speed and assault capabilities, and I think that even if the US military is equipped with anti-tank weapons, at most it will restrain our armored forces and make them suffer to a certain extent. As long as the tactics are used properly, they can also defeat the American army. I am convinced of this! Marshal Zhao Bowen said. Powerful tanks, of course, are an important factor in defeating the American army. But this is definitely not the main factor.

Admiral Xie Dingkun nodded, after the ability of the armored forces was limited, the squadron could certainly defeat the US army, and this was certain, but this would undoubtedly make the squadron pay more casualties. Although there are wars and deaths, in the eyes of every commander, casualties are nothing more than a number. However, being able to reduce the casualties of the troops is still something that every commander tirelessly strives for!

When the attack of the Praetorian Armored Brigade of the 2nd Army of the Chinese Army was thwarted and the attack was stopped, the search for a way to break through the American defense line began. The U.S. military is already beginning to celebrate the victory. In the eyes of the U.S. military, they have defeated the attack of the squadron, and the timid squadron no longer dares to attack. This was the first victory of the US army on the battlefield in Mexico after the squadron began a large-scale counterattack, and this victory made all the US officers and soldiers rejoice, and the originally low morale also rose a lot. Some people are even optimistic that perhaps with this line of defense, they will be able to withstand the attack of the squadron without having to withdraw to the United States.

"General, the results of the battle at the front have been counted, we have destroyed at least 100 tanks and armored vehicles of the squadron. The Chinese have retreated and there is no sign of a renewed attack until now. We've won! We've defeated the yellow-skinned monkeys! Lieutenant General Cole said excitedly. Before, when he saw nearly 200 tanks and armored vehicles of the armored brigade of the 2nd Group Army of the Chinese Army forming a rolling torrent of steel and rushing towards the position of the US army, the whole person was completely shocked. He almost believed that there would be no defense line in the world that could withstand the attack of the Chinese armored forces. However, when the armored units of the Chinese Army entered the strike range of the anti-tank units of the US army, the tanks and armored vehicles of the Chinese army were destroyed one after another, and they were directly beaten into piles of scrap metal, which made him particularly excited.

"Haha! It seems that those guys are right, our anti-tank weapons are really powerful. Now there is finally a way to restrain the armored forces of the Chinese! Admiral Davis was smiling happily. He even thought that if the U.S. military had been equipped with these anti-tank weapons during the defensive campaign in central Mexico, perhaps they would not have failed in the first place. However, although it was a little late now, it was finally in time. Even if they can't hold this line of defense, the Grande River defense line will definitely be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese. When the time comes, the goal of keeping the United States on the mainland and keeping the enemy out of the country will be guaranteed.

"General, I will immediately send a telegram to the country, report the good news to the War Department and the Army General Staff, and ask for more anti-tank weapons to be sent to the country. As long as we have enough anti-tank weapons, we will be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese. Lieutenant General Cole said.

"Hmmm! Report the battle to me, and you can inform the country! Admiral Davis said.

"Yes, General!" Lieutenant General Cole left Admiral Davis's office after putting down his battle report.

Admiral Davis picked up the battle report and read it, with a hint of a smile on his face, these days, he is under a lot of pressure, for fear that the US army's anti-tank weapons will not be able to deal with the armored forces of the Chinese army, and now he can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

In the battle report, the front-line troops of the US army counted the destroyed tanks and armored vehicles of the Chinese army, and a total of 97 tanks and armored vehicles of the Chinese armored units were destroyed. Of course, the losses of the anti-tank units of the US army were not small, and under the counterattack of the armored forces of the Chinese Army, as well as the bombardment of the Air Force in the sky, the US army lost more than forty anti-tank guns and more than sixty anti-tank guns. As a result, the combat strength of the US army's anti-tank units has been reduced by almost more than a third.

"Lost so much anti-tank equipment? It seems that it is impossible to hold this line of defense. However, it is enough to be able to prove that our anti-tank weapons are very effective. Admiral Davis said. The United States did not attach much importance to their line of defense, and it was the Rio Grande Line further north that really mattered.