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Volume 1 Pioneer of the Times Chapter 1239 Encounter on a narrow road (Part 1)

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    Chapter 1239 Encounter on a narrow road (Part 1) From the map, the town in front of you is called "Nastarus". In the local language, it means "the throat of the valley". You can understand it just from this town name.  Due to the terrain characteristics, the town is located at the bottom of the valley, stuck on the valley's main transportation road. In fact, a low-grade road passes through the middle of the town, connecting the eastern town and the railway bridge in the west. The town  This is where the throat of the road lies.  (Niu Wen Novel ~ Read Novel Online) On the north and south sides of the town of Nastarus, there are towering peaks and slopes that people can climb, but vehicles absolutely cannot go around the town. In other words  , whoever controls the town will control the traffic between the east and the west. Especially during the war, the strategic significance of the town of Nastarus is very important. As long as you cross this town with a population of only a few thousand,  You can reach the Kizer River, and once you cross the Kizer River, you can go straight to Ankara.  Now, the German army occupies the small town of Nastarus. This German army is not only well-equipped, but also well-trained. If you want to go to the railway bridge in the west, you must first break through the German army's blockade.  Putting away the map, Ji Liangcai discussed with the staff again and determined the final tactical principles. Then he led the staff team down from the top of the mountain. Even standing on the top of the mountain, it was difficult to defeat Nastalu.  Looking over the whole town of Si, it must be admitted that the German army chose a very ideal blocking position, and judging from the nearby peaks and highlands, Ji Liangcai also believed that the role of the air force here was quite limited, because the surrounding areas of the town  The terrain is indeed too complex. Attack aircraft carrying out low-altitude assaults are easily killed by German ground anti-aircraft fire. But just when he was standing on the top of the mountain observing the battlefield, Ji Liangcai discovered at least nine towers on the high ground near the town alone.  Although the attack aircraft have thick armor protection at the anti-aircraft gun positions, no one can guarantee the effectiveness of the air attack when faced with the interception of small-caliber anti-aircraft guns. Moreover, so many anti-aircraft guns are enough to show that the German troops guarding here  Even if the troops are not the SS, they should still be elite troops of the German army. Since no Turkish army was found, this also shows that the German army is also aware of the importance of this town.  Ji Liangcai believes that the protagonists of this upcoming battle can only be tanks, especially heavy tanks. The German "Tiger King" versus the Chinese "Wild Boar", judging from the tonnage of the tanks, the "Tiger King" has the advantage, but from the  In terms of quantity, China's "Wild Boar" has a clear advantage. After all, Ji Liangcai has a heavy tank battalion on hand, while the German heavy tanks, even if doubled on the basis of the number reported by the reconnaissance battalion, only have one tank company, although it cannot  The possibility of the German army hiding its strength was ruled out, but after all, Nastarus was just a small town and could not hide too many tanks.  After coming down from the mountain, the first thing Ji Liangcai did was to report the local terrain conditions to the Air Force Forward Command and suggested that the Air Force Command first send attack aircraft and fighter jets to the railway bridge to support the paratrooper battle, because there were also heavy German heavy tanks there.  Tanks are participating in the attack. As for him, he is confident that he can break through the German defense line and rush to the bridgehead within an hour, because his purpose is not to completely annihilate the German troops in the town. His purpose is to lead the majority of armored vehicles to rush over.  After all, he was followed by reinforcements, and his mission was to take over the bridgehead before the paratroopers were wiped out by the Germans.  Just when Ji Liangcai sent the telegram, the artillery of the tank regiment was already ready to fire. Although they were armored troops, they also needed firepower preparation before attacking. This was different from the tentative attack by the leading unit just now. This was a frontal attack.  Attack, firepower preparation is essential.  The latest self-propelled howitzer that performs the artillery mission has a caliber of 150 mm, a long range, strong power, and very good maneuverability. It is an ideal fire support weapon to accompany the rapid march of armored forces and mechanized forces, and compared with rocket launchers  , the self-propelled howitzer has higher shooting accuracy and is very suitable for fire preparation tasks before armored troops launch an assault.  "Fire coordinates xxx, xxx high-explosive bomb instant fuze fire quickly" The artillery commander's order was quickly conveyed to each artillery position, and the artillerymen also quickly loaded the cannon with shells, although the artillery truck used a semi-open  The traditional car body design cannot provide comprehensive protection for the artillery, but the advantages of this design are also obvious. The space inside the artillery car is wider, the artillery's movements are smoother during operation, and the speed of loading artillery shells is faster.  "Boom" "Boom" The six self-propelled artillery accompanying the troops soon began to pour firepower on the German positions in the town. According to the report of the reconnaissance team, although the Germans in the town also had artillery, they did not seem to have any.  The firing angle of howitzers and artillery is greatly restricted. Therefore, the Chinese armored artillery unit has set up its position at the foot of the mountain. The German artillery counterattack is unlikely to directly hit the artillery position, while the Chinese artillery can use self-propelledThe gun's larger elevation angle enables it to freely unleash its firepower.  The artillery shell flew over the ridge and soon hit the town. The artillery observation post on the top of the mountain reported correction coordinates from time to time. The artillerymen corrected the impact point step by step based on these coordinates. Everything was like a drill, taking it easy and everyone  They all completed their work, the fuzer adjusted and installed the fuze of the artillery shell, the loader was responsible for feeding the shell and cartridge into the gun chamber, and the gunner made the timely decision to fire according to the company commander's command.  When Ji Liangcai led his troops to set off, he also carried several light multiple rocket launchers. However, he does not plan to use these multiple rocket launchers now because the shells are limited and must be used in the battle to guard the railway bridge. Along the way, there is a long march.  , what is needed most is fuel. In order to carry more fuel, the baggage troops have to carry less artillery shells.  Under heavy fire from Chinese artillery, the small town of Nastarus was suddenly plunged into smoke. However, the report from the mountaintop observation post obtained by Ji Liangcai said that the situation in the town was "very calm" and the German troops were not running around in panic.  , and did not fight back blindly.  Obviously, the analysis of the commander of the reconnaissance unit was correct. The German troops guarding the town were an elite force.  There is no need to waste artillery shells anymore. Now may be the time for the armored troops to assault, and the mechanized infantry will also accompany the tanks to assault Nastarus. Behind the assault troops, there will also be baggage troops, who will drag rocket launchers in front.  of assault troops marching across the town.  "Get in the car" Following Ji Liangcai's order, all officers and soldiers participating in the frontal assault mission were ready for battle and checked their weapons again.  In order to ensure the success of the assault and reduce the casualties of his own troops, Ji Liangcai placed the "Wild Boar" heavy tanks directly in front of the assault force. They will be the first batch of Chinese tanks to break into the town, using the heavy frontal armor of the "Wild Boar"  The armor can withstand direct attacks from German anti-tank guns and tank guns. Perhaps the frontal armor of the "Wild Boar" cannot withstand German armor-piercing shells fired at close range, but at least it can advance a little further forward before lying down in order to prepare for the attack.  The medium tank column and mechanized infantry column that followed behind were fighting for time to attack.  "Advance" Ji Liangcai's order was very straightforward, and his car was in the first assault echelon. Although the staff suggested that Ji Liangcai follow the second assault echelon in the attack, Ji Liangcai insisted on leading the first assault echelon into the town.  In many cases, the courage of the commander can often enhance the combat effectiveness of the troops. This is definitely not a theory, but an experience gained from practice. Ji Liangcai is very experienced in this, and bold assaults have always been his style.  "Boom——Boom————" "Boom——Boom————" The valley immediately echoed with the heavy and powerful engine roar of the heavy tank, and the exhaust gas from the diesel engine filled the valley and the road.  , the ground in the entire valley seemed to be shaking. Before closing the turret commander's hatch, all the assault tank commanders leaned their upper bodies out of the tanks. They wanted to see with their own eyes the moment when the first assault echelon charged forward.  Rather than just hearing the regimental commander's orders through the radio.  Finally, the first "Wild Boar" heavy tank began to rotate its driving wheels. The heavy and hard track pads were driven by the strong rotational force of the driving wheels and moved accordingly, relying on the well-lubricated and advanced suspension buffers.  Supported by the system's road wheels, it rolls forward with an arrogance that crushes all obstacles. The sound of the track pads running over the broken road surface and the low roar of the engine are the roar of this tank as it charges.  The heavy tanks commanded by Ji Liangcai were not in the first position. After all, he was the commander and there was no need to take such risks. The heavy tanks in the first place were actually commanded by the commander of the heavy tank battalion. Like Ji Liangcai,  The battalion commander of the heavy tank battalion is also a veteran with rich practical experience. He has also participated in the "Asian Liberation War" and the "Caucasus War". And more importantly, this person is also one of Ji Liangcai's commanders, two  The cooperation between people is quite tacit.  Soon, Ji Liangcai saw a "Gray Wolf" medium tank paralyzed in the middle of the road. This was lost by the leading unit in the previous battle. Judging from the current state of the tank, this "Gray Wolf"  The tank was completely scrapped. Fortunately, the ammunition inside the tank did not explode, so not all the tank crew members were killed.  “Obviously, in the previous battle, German heavy tanks pursued them all the way to this location before retreating to the town to rest.  Ji Liangcai immediately closed the hatch cover and reminded other tanks to pay attention. This may be the boundary of the fire zone set by the German commander, and they must be alert to sudden German attacks.  The heavy tank in front pushed the scrapped "Gray Wolf" from the middle of the road.It reached the side of the road and then continued to advance forward.  The road is not straight, but curves along the bottom of the valley. The German defenders in the small town of Nastarus cannot yet directly see the Chinese tanks rushing towards the town, but the German troops are stationed on the mountainside.  The observation post still promptly issued a warning to the headquarters in the town.  "The Chinese have already begun to take action, with heavy tanks rushing ahead and in large numbers. Currently, they are less than two kilometers away from the front of our position." The news quickly spread to the German command headquarters, so "calm" was maintained during the shelling.  The town immediately became "chaotic". German soldiers wearing camouflage combat uniforms ran out from nowhere and headed for the fortifications closest to the anti-artillery bunkers. Although the shelling of the Chinese artillery continued, the town  There was smoke and masonry fragments caused by artillery shells everywhere, but the German army quickly completed the battle deployment and waited for the appearance of Chinese tanks. Moreover, through the explosion of artillery shells, they also quickly heard the Chinese heavy tanks.  The huge roar of the engine.
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