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Text Chapter 86 A very cost-effective deal

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    After that, Yang Zhen walked to the conference room in front of a map of China that had been hung for a long time, pointed at the map and said: "If we choose the direction of our next battle, if we choose Southern Manchuria, except for a small amount of hilly areas, most of the  Some of the strategic locations are in the Liao River Impact Plain."

    "And if we go further south across the Yanshan Mountains, we will reach the vast North China Plain. Then we go south across the Yellow River, and we will reach the flat Huanghuai Plain. Of course, we can also go west and attack the Japanese garrison in Mongolia, but there  But it is located in the grassland and desert terrain of the Mongolian Plateau, and the terrain is flatter. "

    "In other words, as long as we launch the offensive, no matter which aspect we choose, we will face almost all plain terrain. As for the Shanxi area west of the Taihang Mountains, before we capture the North China Plain, even if we reach the front line of the Great Wall, we will  It won¡¯t be considered.¡±

    "Because they are all mountainous, once a large amount of manpower is invested, it is likely to be trapped in endless consumption of the mountains. At the same time, if we do not capture the North China Plain first and cut off the Jinpu Railway, the main transportation artery that connects the Japanese armies in North China and Central China, then in  During the entire battle, the Japanese troops in Central China will continuously reinforce the North China battlefield, and by then, our main force will inevitably be in a hard fight. "

    "Once the Japanese army takes advantage of its navy to land in Jinzhou and Huludao, detour behind us, seize Fuxin and Rehe, and close the Yanshan Mountains, then our entire army's combat troops going south will be cut off by the entire army in North China.  The danger in the plains is that when the ammunition and oil produced in North Manchuria are not available, our entire army in North China may even be wiped out. "

    "Therefore, no matter which direction we choose to launch the attack, we must fight quickly to end all attacks before the Japanese army arrives from other directions for reinforcements, or before the Japanese army uses its naval superiority to land behind us and cut off our retreat.  battle and stabilize the newly recovered areas."

    "If we want to achieve this goal, we need to maximize our attack capabilities and increase our attack speed. At the same time, we must establish at least ten more infantry divisions, as well as a large number of tanks and mechanized troops. These are all necessary  A large number of tanks and artillery, as well as tactical aircraft to supplement."

    "You two, I know that the United States and Britain will do their best to assist us, but during the war, who can predict what will happen. In order to be more reliable, I still hope that you will provide the captured German tanks.  and artillery, these trophies are no longer of any use to you. Although we also hope to get brand-new equipment, considering the international situation, we can only choose a backup method. "

    "In this way, we can avoid certain accidents that affect our combat capabilities. You, the United States and Britain, can also rest assured and invest more armored forces on the European battlefield without any worries. For us, in three aspects  Said, this deal is still very cost-effective.¡±

    "In fact, we know that if the performance of the German tanks is still good, then the performance of their 105 and 150 howitzers can only be said to be average, not too outstanding. Compared with the Soviet 12  Compared with the 152 howitzer, it is inferior in terms of range and power. "

    "The LeFH 105mm howitzer currently in use by the German army, let alone the Soviet Union's D30122 howitzer, is comparable to the 25-pounder howitzer currently used by the British Army, and the latest M2 type one of the US Army.  Compared with the Zero-5 howitzer, there is also a considerable gap in performance.¡±

    "General Wavell, if my estimate is correct, the maximum range of the German LeFH Type 105 howitzer is 10,600 meters, which is completely shorter than the range of the MK Type 2 25-pound howitzer you use.  At three thousand meters, the range of the FSH 18-type 150 howitzer is far inferior to that of your British MK-type 25-pound howitzer.¡±

    "And in addition to the gap in artillery performance, we also have to consider the supply of parts, the maintenance of the artillery and the production of artillery shells. For second-hand goods that have experienced war, the shortage of parts is a common phenomenon. We also have to deal with the problem without the original  Under the circumstances of the drawings, reverse mapping and imitation of the missing parts.¡±

    "We also have to face the same problem with German tanks and armored vehicles. To be honest, if you, the United States and Britain, can provide enough tanks, armored vehicles, and modern artillery in the quantities you promised, we are also willing to ask for new ones.  Yes, but can you guarantee that not only the equipment, but also every ton of steel and explosives promised in terms of military materials will be delivered in full?¡±

    "So you two, I can only open my mouth now, because apart from these equipment that have no effect on you, I don't know if your active equipment can be provided on time and in the quantity you said, and ours  But the situation of the war cannot wait, nor can it afford it.¡±

    "Moreover, Mr. Hopkins, in terms of artillery, you only promised to provide us with a batch in March next year. Not only did you not have a future, you did not even have a specific number, especially the large-caliber artillery that we most urgently need at the moment. You are almost  Not a word was mentioned.  "

    "At that time, more than a dozen of them have been provided, and dozens of them can be considered as assistance. But can this thing meet our actual needs? Once your American army joins the war, the equipment required will be an astronomical number. You  Maybe they will not equip their own army for the time being, but transfer the weapons and equipment they produce to us."

    "I don't want to involve too much of the energy of both of us in this matter, but your assistance is not very reliable, and our temporary production capacity is limited, especially the gun steel you provided, we must give priority to the production of 75  With millimeter-caliber mountain field guns replacing our already outdated division-level artillery, I have to find a way to make up for it.¡±

    "The situation with tanks and helmets is similar. Before the equipment you provided is in place and installed, our tanks can only maintain barely enough production at best. Your trophies have become a temporary alternative.  To ensure our combat capabilities and expansion needs, there will be no vacancies due to equipment outages.¡±

    "And our own production is simply impossible to meet the needs. Most of the artillery currently equipped by our troops, especially the division-affiliated 75mm artillery, are crudely manufactured products from Poland and France during the First World War. After our long-term  After intensive use, a considerable number of artillery pieces have reached the point of being scrapped.¡±

    "The artillery with a caliber of more than 100 millimeters is not only insufficient in quantity but has greatly lagged behind in performance. According to the standards of your two countries, most of them have also reached the point of being scrapped. The Japanese-made artillery captured is not only a small number, but also a large number."  Some parts are incomplete and the range is relatively backward. The most critical thing is the division-level artillery. If we expand, it will not be able to meet the needs. "

    "Under this situation, even if our arsenal works overtime and your material transportation can meet the needs, it is impossible for us to produce enough artillery to replace them in a short period of time. What's more, we still need to  Facing the expansion of the army, there is a need for large-caliber artillery. "

    "Although the German artillery and tanks have average performance, no matter how good they are, they can provide some of the artillery and tanks in stock. I hope that the United States and the United Kingdom can agree to our request. This transaction will have almost no impact on you."  The loss can even be said to be quite cheap, and the price you need to pay is just some transportation costs.¡±

    "If it is convenient for the United States and Britain, and of course it is mainly convenient for the British side at the moment, we hope that you can include German prisoners of war, engineering and technical personnel in armor, artillery, aircraft, etc., repair and maintenance personnel of all weapons and equipment, science and engineering personnel  University graduates are also transferred to us to make up for the shortage of our equipment maintenance, especially battlefield repair personnel. "

    "As for providing some radio equipment to the Soviet Union, I hope Mr. Hopkins will still consider it. If your American army participates in the war, then according to your concept, the demand for radio equipment will be huge, and mine  The equipment list did not mention any radio equipment other than wired telephones.¡±

    "This shows that we have the strength to meet our own needs and provide certain help to our allies, Mr. Hopkins, so that when necessary, you can prioritize meeting the needs of the US military without having to litigate with Stalin.  , considering reducing the pressure on the United States, I still hope you can consider my opinion again. "

    In fact, Yang Zhen insisted on asking for the German artillery that the British and Soviets now captured, and the Americans captured on the battlefield a few months later. In addition to insufficient supplementary US aid and insufficient military production capacity, there was another very important reason why he did not  Say it.

    The German LeFH 105 howitzer is the lightest compared to the American howitzer of the same caliber, and it is also the only one that can be pulled by horses. The Japanese Type 91 howitzer, although it is 200 kilograms lighter, has a longer range.  More than 100 meters, but firstly, the quantity captured was not large and could not meet the needs of the troops. Secondly, it was quite difficult to imitate it by oneself.

    China's terrain is complex. It is neither the desert plain terrain of North Africa, nor the plains of Eastern Europe, which was mainly the case on the Soviet-German battlefield, or the relatively flat terrain of most areas in Western Europe, with mountains, plains, and rivers. The terrain is far more complex than that of Europe.  It can be compared with the North African battlefield.

    Moreover, the transportation facilities in most areas of China are far inferior to those of European countries. People say that the transportation environment in the Soviet Union is poor, but the transportation environment in China, which does not have roads in most areas, is even worse. In many areas, there are no high-grade highways like those in Western Europe.  , which is a simple highway city?Yes.

    In complex terrain, it is difficult for artillery towed by vehicles alone to meet combat needs. Large-caliber artillery is necessary to suppress firepower, but artillery with a caliber of less than 100 mm and including 100 mm is best.  The horse's pulling ability is preferred.

    The performance of the American-made M-2 howitzer is indeed advanced, but it can only rely on car traction. For the Chinese battlefield, its mobility is greatly restricted. At least when fighting in mountainous areas, the use of artillery will be restricted. Moreover, Chinese horses are short and weak.  Unlike the Soviet Don Hema, if the artillery is too heavy, it will also limit mobility.

    Even though Americans have promised to provide a large number of trucks with excellent performance, the large number of modern cars does not mean that horses can be completely eliminated. The current situation of China's roads has also restricted the use of trucks in quite a few areas. Division level  It is still crucial that the artillery retains the ability to be drawn by horses, and even the ability to use people to move positions.

    If you choose the American M-2 howitzer, let¡¯s not talk about how many artillery pieces the Americans can provide and whether they can meet the needs. Just this kind of artillery that can only be towed by trucks, as the backbone artillery of the division-level artillery, will not only be used in mountainous areas, but also in many areas.  Plain areas are also quite restricted.
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