novelAbuy #383 - Crush (Three updates in one 6K)
#383 - Crush (Three updates in one 6K)
Forward position.
After more than an hour of intense shelling, the firepower network, composed of over two thousand artillery pieces of various types, completed its arduous artillery preparation mission. On the Suwon front, Li Yunlong's three elite combined arms brigades, in front of the 'Rogue Eagle' coalition's nearly ten-kilometer-long fortified defense line, were cleverly deployed into nine assault formations, poised and ready to launch a thunderous strike!
On this smoke-filled land, a unique mountain camouflage stood out, the Dragon Tank II. Its presence formed a stark contrast with the surrounding cold, iron-gray armor, yet it gave the soldiers endless confidence and a sense of security with an unspeakable sense of stability and reliability.
The flat turret design of these tanks greatly reduced the possibility of being locked onto by enemy fire, and their armor protection reached an unprecedented level. The internal native armor was carefully angled, increasing the effective thickness to 125 millimeters; supplemented by external FY-1 explosive reactive armor, the total effective armor thickness jumped to an astonishing 200 to 250 millimeters, with comprehensive protection capabilities approaching 325 millimeters or more, making it a 'steel wall' on the battlefield of its time. In addition, with the frontal reinforced composite armor and the thickened side protection design, the Dragon Tank II was undoubtedly a difficult 'mobile fortress' to overcome on the battlefield, and its performance far surpassed other tanks of the same era.
To bear such strong protection capabilities, the total weight of the Dragon Tank II also increased accordingly to a massive 42 tons, a full 5 tons heavier than the previous generation Dragon Tank I. To this end, the vehicle was equipped with an upgraded GAB V8 engine, which, after comprehensive optimization, saw its output power soar to 650 horsepower, ensuring that this behemoth could travel at a top speed of 60 kilometers per hour on the road, and even achieve a steady speed of 45 kilometers per hour in off-road conditions. At the same time, the transmission system was also upgraded from the original 5 gears to 7 gears, which not only improved the smoothness and flexibility of shifting, but also achieved significant optimization in fuel economy, allowing the Dragon Tank II to easily exceed a combat radius of 550 kilometers at an economic speed of 50 kilometers per hour. If equipped with an external fuel tank, the range could be extended by an additional 150 kilometers.
With its excellent armor protection, powerful power performance, and excellent range, the Dragon Tank II undoubtedly became the battlefield overlord that would be difficult to surpass in the next decade.
According to Ren Zhong's envisioned next-generation tank research plan, the future development direction was clearly pointing towards further optimization of artillery technology, electronic technology, and aiming systems, as well as a comprehensive upgrade of armor protection and power. However, the Dragon Tank II had already successfully established a prototype model for a new generation of tanks, and its shape design and core concepts laid a solid foundation for subsequent development.
On the battlefield, when the tank driver resolutely stepped on the accelerator, the Dragon Tank II immediately burst out with a deafening roar, like an awakened tiger, rushing towards the enemy's smoke-filled position at an alarming speed. Its powerful maneuverability not only demonstrated the might of modern tanks but also reflected the design team's deep understanding and accurate grasp of battlefield needs.
Before the assault, the dense artillery fire coverage was like a huge web of death, tearing the 'Rogue Eagle' coalition's defense line to pieces. The flames and shock waves of the explosions turned the solid fortifications into nothing, and even the dense barbed wire was blasted with holes, opening up a path for the subsequent assault troops.
Especially the lack of large artillery emplacements to form heavy firepower points, the Rogue Eagle coalition forces may have underestimated the importance of defensive positions due to their confidence in their offensive position. Although they also invested heavily in building trenches and infantry firepower bunker groups, they appeared relatively weak in the face of the high-intensity armored force impact on the peninsula.
Faced with the unstoppable steel torrent of the combined arms brigades led by Li Yunlong, such a defense line suddenly seemed fragile. The first line of defense, lacking the support of heavy anti-tank firepower strongholds, quickly collapsed in the face of the volunteer army's powerful armored firepower and mobility, showing a serious lack of defensive capabilities.
Li Yunlong easily took the positions of the first line of defense.
However, the Rogue Eagle coalition forces did not sit still and wait for death. On the second line of defense, they had already assembled armored units, ready to engage in a decisive battle with the volunteer army's tank units. Based on past combat experience, they knew the defensive power of the volunteer army's new Dragon Tank I was strong, and a frontal attack was almost ineffective, so they focused their tactical emphasis on attacking its weak points such as the sides and tracks.
To this end, the Rogue Eagle's tank units adopted a unique formation method, with every five tanks forming a group, forming a combat formation similar to the Chinese character '土'. In actual combat, this formation could adapt flexibly, with the front vehicle acting as bait to attract firepower, while the remaining four vehicles quickly adjusted their positions to form a C-shaped encirclement formation, ensuring that at least two tanks could attack the flanks of the Dragon Tank.
However, such tactics were also a challenge for the Rogue Eagle coalition forces. Although they had an advantage in the number of tanks, they still needed precise coordination and efficient command to achieve a 3-to-1 or even 5-to-1 encirclement effect. When hundreds of armored forces from both sides met head-on in the open field in front of the second line of defense, a tank battle concerning life and death was about to begin. In this contest, not only the performance and tactical application of the tanks on both sides were tested, but also the wisdom and courage of the commanders were tested.
In this way, in the open area between the first and second lines of the Rogue Eagle, two steel torrents with disproportionate numbers and quality collided!
Neither side had any room for retreat.
Compared to the volunteer army's armored forces, facing more than a thousand enemy heavy tanks of various models over a distance of more than ten kilometers in such a decisive battle, under the absolutely disadvantageous condition that the number of both sides was as high as three to one, if it was the early T-34 modified version, there would be basically no need to fight, and they would definitely be defeated.
However, although the tactical drills of the newly formed 16th Army's combined arms brigades were not very mature, they all had a strong will to fight. Although each of the 9 arrowheads only had two tank companies leading the way, they were not panicked at all when facing hundreds of enemy heavy tanks.
They dispersed their formations and, according to the previous tactical arrangements, each tank platoon of 4 tanks formed a cooperative combat group, and each time they chose to use the firepower of two tanks to aim at one of the opponent's tanks for concentrated fire, while the other two maneuvered to cover, trying to win with one blow!
According to the current performance of the Dragon Tank, once it enters a distance of one kilometer, that is, enters the combat distance, the latest computer-aided aiming system installed on the tank will start to guide the tanker, and the most likely target to hit will appear in the aiming vision of the 4 tanks. The powerful communication system allows the tank to coordinate with the brother tanks next to it to ensure that they aim at the same tank!
After entering the battlefield, the 28 Dragon Type II tanks, although moving at high speed, once they locked onto a target, the tanks in the tactical group responsible for cover began to vary their speed to shield and confuse the enemy, while the tanks responsible for aiming and striking the opponent entered a uniform speed state, and after completing the aiming at the opponent, they fired directly while moving!
This situation was clearly beyond the expectations of the Rogue Eagle tank forces.
According to their understanding, current tanks had not yet achieved the ability to aim and fire at opponents while moving, so during the head-on charge, the Rogue Eagle tank formation never expected that the opponent would start firing while moving!
However, when they first saw the muzzle flashes of the opposing tanks, the experienced Rogue Eagle tank drivers showed a hint of disdain on their faces. In their eyes, these tankers firing from a thousand meters away were clearly nervous rookies. Firing as soon as they faced each other in a charge was undoubtedly a waste of ammunition.
However, the cruel reality quickly taught these arrogant Rogue Eagle veterans to be honest and recognize the reality. Times had changed!
The 7 Rogue Eagle tanks charging at the front were almost simultaneously hit by two armor-piercing capped projectiles. The penetration depth of the 105mm smoothbore gun of the new generation of Dragon Type II tanks, using armor-piercing capped projectiles, exceeded 200mm at a distance of 1000 meters. The armor of the Pershing tanks was as fragile as paper in the face of this new type of weapon.
After a series of explosions, all 7 Pershing tanks that were hit were blown up!
However, this was just the beginning. Immediately afterward, the tanks that were originally providing cover reduced their speed and entered a uniform speed state, while the tanks that had completed firing accelerated forward to provide cover and look for the next opportunity.
Before the caught-off-guard Rogue Eagle tanks could react, the second wave of attacks followed. Boom, boom, boom, another wave of explosions, and another 7 Pershing tanks exploded in response to the precise strikes!
The Rogue Eagle tanks then woke up as if from a dream, and one by one began to adjust their moving formation, and one by one began to panic and perform S-shaped maneuvering tactics on the battlefield.
Evading while maneuvering to get closer.
However, the densely packed Pershing tank formation did not disperse so quickly. In the Dragon tank's aiming system, there were targets everywhere now!
With each charge and passing, each tactical group gained more than two opportunities, which meant that during one charge, half of the Rogue Eagle tanks were blown up!
The huge technological difference caused the Rogue Eagle tank force's originally planned tactics to fall apart before they even started. Even with an absolute numerical advantage, they had no chance to show off in front of the Dragon Type II tanks!
One Pershing tank after another was blown up like targets.
And when the armor-piercing shells of the Pershing tanks hit the Dragon tanks, they often only knocked off the external composite armor.
Although the M26 Pershing tank's firepower had indeed been greatly enhanced after the tank gun was replaced, the current version of the 105mm rifled gun was not equipped with a stronger armor-piercing shell, and the single-gun penetration depth was less than 150mm. With such a shot, it was impossible to damage the Dragon Type II's effective armor thickness of over 300mm.
In this way, even if the Dragon tanks were scarred, it was useless. The Rogue Eagle's Pershing tanks could hardly find the same spot on the opponent that had been hit last time to form cumulative damage.
The 105mm armor-piercing shell of the M26 Pershing tank, which needed to stop to fire, would wear down a layer of the Dragon tank's external explosive reactive armor when it hit it, but that was all. Only if the next shell hit the same spot could it open a hole in the exposed internal armor, and then there would be an armor-piercing effect.
According to the Rogue Eagle's World War II-level armor-piercing shell technology, it was aimed at armor of about 100mm. The prototype of the L7 tank gun, which had just been created, used armor-piercing capped projectiles to hit the Dragon Type II's special steel internal armor with a professional inclined design angle, and it was likely that it would not be able to penetrate directly, but would form a damaged gap. Only if another shell hit nearby could it achieve a one-shot kill.
Therefore, even under the same hit rate conditions, the Dragon Type II had far more survival opportunities due to its ability to withstand several times more damage.
Moreover, in terms of hit rate, the Pershing tanks were far from being a match for the Dragon tanks. With the auxiliary aiming system, the Dragon tanks not only had the ability to fire while moving, but also greatly improved the hit rate.
In this way, even though the Dragon tanks were relatively few in number, after the battle, one Rogue Eagle tank after another was knocked open and emitted black smoke. After one round of charging, nearly half of them were lost!
This one-sided situation forced the remaining Rogue Eagle tanks to change their tactics.
If they continued to fight the Dragon tanks head-on according to conventional tactics, they would probably be completely annihilated without achieving any results!
"Retreat! Retreat all!"
The tank commander of the Rogue Eagle tank members issued an order in a fit of pique in the communication channel.
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This scene had to choose to follow the heart. If they didn't leave, everyone would be buried here. This battle was completely not a crime of war.
Although the Rogue Eagle's commander was not as tenacious as the Volunteer Army's commander, he would not be so cowardly under normal evenly matched circumstances.
Now, facing such a one-sided situation, it would be stupid to continue. Only by retreating, re-evaluating the opponent and formulating new tactics before making a comeback was the way to go. Staying would only turn into new battle achievements for the opponent.
For the Volunteer Army's tank company, watching the Rogue Eagle tank force charge past and then start to flee to the two sides of the battlefield at full speed without saying a word, even the tank company commander on the battlefield was stunned for a moment. How could they not hold on after only one round?
What about the promised decisive battle?
"Each platoon, pay attention, pursue freely by platoon, limited to thirty kilometers. After pursuing for thirty kilometers, regardless of whether you succeed or not, you must return to the battlefield!" The tank company commander reacted quickly, watching the opponent flee, and quickly ordered the pursuit to expand the results.
However, in order to avoid being surrounded by the enemy, he would rather have fewer results and let his subordinates pursue in platoon-level units instead of separating. Through the battle just now, 4 Dragon tanks could almost challenge more than twenty Rogue Eagle main battle tanks.
In this situation, even if the opponent had any conspiracies and tricks, they could open a gap and kill back.
After all, each tank had a base number of 40 rounds of ammunition, and only two or three rounds had been fired just now.
After more than two hours, all the pursuing tanks returned to the battlefield and were greeted by the subsequent reinforcements and support units. After a series of replacements of external armor and replenishment of fuel and ammunition, the tank tank assault team continued to advance forward with the armored company.
Calling in artillery fire on the Rogue Eagle's second line of defense in the same way, they broke through three lines of the Rogue Eagle's defenses in one day, advanced more than 10 kilometers in depth, and broke through the Rogue Eagle's front line in one fell swoop.
Forward Headquarters.
"The Shuiyuan area has already been broken through?" The brigade commander was overjoyed!
Although he was mentally prepared, when the things he had originally expected became reality, the brigade commander still felt a bit like he was dreaming.
You must know that this is a defense line protected by hundreds of thousands of people and thousands of armored forces.
But now, Li Yunlong's subordinates have directly opened 9 large gaps in the entire front line, and now the main force of the 16th Army, together with the 63rd Army, has formed a counter-encirclement around the Shuiyuan defense line!
Not only that, but on the Hengcheng defense line, the 38th Army also opened up the situation under the strong breakthrough of the combined brigade, holding up the two combat brigades of the Southern Army and the Allied forces on the Hengcheng defense line.
In this way, the Volunteer Army has suddenly surrounded more than 100,000 people of the Rogue Eagle Allied forces!
"Yes, commander, all the key transportation points from Shuiyuan and Hengcheng to the south have been taken by our army. Now the main armored force of the Rogue Eagle has been basically defeated by the 16th Army, and almost all of the heavy tanks have been wiped out. According to our battlefield statistics, the 16th Army has destroyed more than 1,100 enemy tanks in the two major battlefields, most of which are heavy tanks."
"Commander, our army's new Dragon Type II tanks have an overwhelming advantage over enemy tanks on the battlefield," the operations staff officer said happily.
Since the start of the war, this battle has been truly enjoyable, using an unadorned steel torrent to live and breathe open the enemy's steel defense line, without any tricks in the middle.
It completely realized the principle of convincing people with force!
Although the high-level leaders had assessed the advantages of the combined brigade's new equipment before the war, and did not have much doubt about victory, everyone still felt a bit like they were dreaming after achieving such a great victory!
This victory was too dreamy!
The Dragon Type II tanks, with fewer numbers but greater strength, played out the momentum and situation of crushing the opponent in a delightful manner!
"Order the 16th Army, 63rd Army, and 38th Army on the front line to switch to a defensive state, withstand the attack pressure from the Rogue Eagle Allied forces from the front and rear, and be sure to firmly control the surrounded Allied main force. At the same time, all other armies will launch a full-scale attack, and be sure to eat the Rogue Eagle's forward troops in one bite along the gaps torn open in the enemy's defenses!" The brigade commander took the lead to regain his senses and issued the order.
"The air force should be fully alert to the air situation in the war zone, and take off to meet the enemy as soon as there are signs of enemy aircraft taking off, and be sure to ensure the air safety of the war zone."
"The logistics department should fully transport supplies to the front line, especially to the 16th Army, 63rd Army, and 38th Army, which have broken through the enemy's defenses, and be sure to ensure a sufficient supply of ammunition. In this battle, we will determine the outcome in one fell swoop!"
Bright Sword World Dragon II (T-59 D modified main gun is a 105mm smoothbore gun)
Bright Sword World New M26 Modified (Note that the barrel has been changed to a 105mm L7 prototype rifled gun)
Bright Sword World Centurion Modified (The barrel has been changed to a 105mm L7 prototype rifled gun) (End of this chapter)