Babylonian Empire

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"They have reached Qaland and are advancing towards Khanaigan," Saddam said.

"Your Excellency, now is the opportunity for the First Armored Division to make contributions." Zhang Feng said: "If the First Armored Division goes further east, it can go straight to the rear of Bahtaran. The Iranians are now setting up a defense line on the east side of our main force. If you want to rely on this heavy snow in winter to wipe us out, the [-]st Armored Division will appear in their rear, then the situation will be reversed, and our army will show its powerful combat effectiveness with a complete victory !"

Saddam's eyes lit up, yes, as his most elite troops, of course the opportunity to make meritorious service must be given to them.

"Okay, let the First Armored Division go!" Saddam made up his mind.

In the battle in the northern military region, because American weapons entered Iran and blew up the bridge, making it impossible for logistical supplies to arrive, the situation turned around. Now, with the help of American transport planes, the disadvantage disappeared again.

"The ship in front stopped for inspection." A "Bayando" class light frigate of the Iranian Navy set off from the port of Chahrbahr to intercept the Israeli ships carrying arms that were about to run away.

"Captain, what shall we do?" the crew member asked nervously.

They know what is loaded on the ship, and they also know the Iranian navy behind them, and they will definitely not let them go.

"Let's go on, don't be afraid," said the captain.

go on?No matter how fast a cargo ship is, it can't outrun a warship!The crew hesitated when they heard the captain's order.

But then, they were relieved.

In the sky, two fighter jets roared past, they were the carrier-based aircraft of the US Navy, F-18!They flew at a very low altitude, and at the same time made a series of maneuvers like showing off their might, and the radar also locked on the light frigate of the Iranian Navy on the sea.

The ordinary anti-aircraft guns equipped on this frigate did not pose any threat to them at all.

U.S. Navy!Powerful US Army!The crew was relieved, with their escort, the warship of the Iranian Navy behind them did not dare to do anything out of the ordinary to them, even if it fired demonstratively, it was impossible.

The U.S. Navy's USS Dúlì aircraft carrier formation has arrived in the Arabian Sea to meet the return of these ships, and at the same time, use its own force to deter Iran.

The huge military power of the United States has finally begun to be dispatched.

In this world, no country dares to blackmail the United States nakedly!

And for countries "friendly" to the United States, the United States released olive green.

It is the duty of the United States to support the just actions in Iraq.

Six C-141s and ten C-130s from the U.S. Air Force Base in Turkey were involved in the operation.

The C-141 "Transport Star" transport aircraft is one of the main strategic transport aircraft of the US Air Force equipped in 1965. It has a crew of 5 and is equipped with a TF33-P-7 turbofan engine, each providing a thrust of 9526 kg.The wingspan is 48.74 meters, the length is 51.29 meters, the height is 11.96 meters, the maximum speed is 912 kilometers per hour, the service ceiling is 12680 meters, the maximum take-off weight is 155582 kilograms, the combat radius is 1112 kilometers, and the maximum flight range is 5148 kilometers.It can carry 30-40 tons of cargo or 200 fully armed soldiers. The C-130 "Hercules" transport aircraft is a medium-sized transport aircraft that is the main force of the US military. It uses a fuselage with upper wings, four turboprop engines, and a large cargo door at the rear layout.The payload is 130 tons, and, as a medium-sized tactical transport aircraft, the C-[-] also has a unique way of sweeping the ground and pulling airdrops.

These transport planes, after taking off from Turkey, flew to the important H-3 air force base in Iraq, equipped with much-needed supplies from there, and then flew as Iraqi transport planes.

After all, airdropping directly to the theater means that the United States has intervened in the Iran-Iraq War. It is unknown how the Soviet Union in the north will react.

These two types of transport planes have to fly about five sorties before they can transport enough supplies for the Iraqi army for a week.

"Crack!" There was a crisp sound, and then bloodstains appeared on the snow-white ground, and a body fell powerlessly.

"Hidden, alert!" An officer shouted, if he hadn't lowered his head just now, the bullet was clearly aimed at him.

The rest of the soldiers dispersed immediately. At this time, another soldier was unfortunately shot.

The Iraqi soldiers wearing green army coats are very inconvenient to move around, and in this white snow field, they have become very conspicuous targets one after another.

For several days in a row, being subjected to this kind of attack frequently, the Iraqi soldiers have been numb, and their faces are sore from the cold wind, telling them that they are still alive.

The mood is very low, and now, even their food supplies may be insufficient.

The entire army is in a very low mood now. If they stay here now, they will simply wait to die.

"Company Commander, Battalion Commander asked us to rush to the flat ground ten miles away, wait for supplies there, and at the same time do a good job of defending the surrounding area." Suddenly, the correspondent ran over and said.

The flat land is relatively open and will not be ambushed, but how to wait for supplies there?

"Is it a supply convoy?" asked the company commander.The logistics line has been broken long ago, and the supplies of the division headquarters are not much, will they be distributed again?

"No, it's a plane in the sky." The correspondent said.

Airplanes in the sky?The company commander was a little puzzled, but that open space is still very suitable for airborne supplies.However, how could troops like them be treated by airborne supplies?Even the most elite [-]st Armored Division cannot fully guarantee airborne supplies.

"Attention, move forward to occupy the open space ten miles away, and protect the airborne field." The company commander shouted.

Airborne resupply in mountainous areas is very particular. For example, the flying altitude should not be too high, otherwise, the fallen things will be blown to nowhere by the wind. On the plains, just take a few more steps. However, in the mountains, he could not catch up with the flying away, and there was a cliff between the two.

We can only find those flat land boundaries, lower the altitude, and slow down the airdrop. Fortunately, they will soon enter the valley. This kind of area suitable for airdrop is enough.

The only thing that needs attention is to prevent the transport aircraft from being attacked by portable anti-aircraft missiles. However, in order to protect these transport aircraft, the Iraqi army has made preparations.

It is not just sending ground troops to check and defend the airborne site, but more than 20 Mi-24 armed helicopters that take off from the border of the Northern Military Region will take on the main role of protection and check suspicious areas.

Moreover, the Northern Military Region will also take off two squadrons of Mirage F1 fighters to escort the transport aircraft throughout the process.

All of this was carried out under the suggestion of His Excellency Qusay.

Unknowingly, Your Excellency Qusay has established an image among the senior officers of the Northern Military Region. He is indeed a good fighter!Moreover, he can always come up with an idea at a critical moment to turn the tide.

Zhang Feng didn't know what Saddam was thinking. On the surface, Saddam had always agreed with his approach. He only wanted to return to the Southern Military Region after completing this battle. This time, it was just his Well-intentioned support, let my father know that I have no intention of getting involved in the Northern Military Region.

Usurping power is an act that everyone in power hates.

Zhang Feng has always been careful. Standing tall, one will feel complacent. As everyone knows, the higher he stands, the harder he falls. He is the son of Saddam Hussein and has such outstanding talents. Some people welcome him. , there will be more red eyes, but fortunately, the father only has two sons, otherwise, he is familiar with Chinese history, but he knows how tragic the battle for the throne is.

However, there is another possibility, the more talented he is, the more his father will rely on him.

Chapter 367 Airborne Supplies ([-])

June 1982, 11.

The H-3 Air Force Base in northern Iraq welcomed a group of special guests.

A large transport plane appeared in the sight of everyone here. This large transport plane with a T-shaped tail was aligned with the runway after three turns, and landed slowly on the runway. Even so, it did not stop until the end of the runway.

As the plane landed, other transport planes appeared in the sky and landed on the runway one by one.

Then, there is a medium-sized propeller transport aircraft of a smaller model. This type of transport aircraft is very flexible. They only slid over 200 meters on the runway and then stopped.

Zhang Feng was already standing at the end of the runway, welcoming these American pilots who came from afar. This time, they really provided a "selfless" assistance.

The pilots didn't get off the plane, they just opened the rear hatch and waited for the cargo to be loaded.

Looking at these transport planes, Zhang Feng was full of envy.

Whether a country's military strength is strong depends on whether it has the ability to deliver troops to where it is needed in a timely manner. Only by strategic transportation capabilities can it show the country's ability to respond to emergencies. In this regard, the United States undoubtedly It is at the forefront of the world.

Other countries are far inferior. Not any country can afford such a large transport aircraft, and only the Soviet Union can afford it.

Big aircraft can support the backbone of national defense!