"Fire the artillery!" Seven kilometers away from Irkutsk, it is the position of the heavy howitzer battalion of the Artillery Brigade of the Third Army. This battalion has four companies and 48 155mm heavy howitzers, divided into four artillery positions.

The positions north of Irkutsk began to bombard violently. The shells weighing 50 kilograms were very powerful. Every time the gun went down, a deep pit with a diameter of about ten meters was left. The strong position against the Russian army,

It is definitely a powerful killer.

The artillery of the three armies in the northern battlefield launched extremely fierce shelling of Irkutsk. The scale of the shelling was even more violent than yesterday, and it seemed that it would never give up until the Russian army's positions were completely destroyed.

Soon, the Russian artillery also began to counterattack. In the city of Irkutsk, the Russian army arranged artillery positions of all sizes. These artillery positions, hidden between buildings or in the woods, can be used to provide

Before the enemy can effectively protect themselves.

The artillery of China and Russia launched a fierce artillery battle, and artillery positions were hit from time to time. Although each cannon was separated by a distance, the cannon was still hit. The barrels were directly blown into

With the twisted shape, the artillery was even more blown to pieces. This is not the heaviest loss. Once the shells piled up on the artillery position are hit and exploded, it will be troublesome after all.

"Two hundred meters left! Adjust the shooting position!" At about 500 meters above the heavy howitzer battalion of the Artillery Brigade of the Third Army, an observation balloon was floating in the air. In the hanging basket under the balloon, two artillery soldiers were in the air at a height of about 500 meters above the heavy howitzer battalion of the Artillery Brigade of the Third Army.

The observer is working to provide artillery parameters for the artillery below. An officer holding a telescope is responsible for observing the ammunition point, while another officer is responsible for using a radio telegraph to contact the artillery position below to modify the artillery parameters in a timely manner.

Although the Russian artillery positions are hidden in the city, they will still be discovered by high-altitude observation balloons when they fire. The Chinese artillery has basically obtained the participation of the competition, and made adjustments to launch violent artillery bombardment on the Russian artillery.

.This kind of attack is very effective. No matter how well the Russian artillery is hidden, it is difficult to escape.

In the Chinese artillery units, each battalion is equipped with observation balloons, which can effectively provide support to artillery, which makes Chinese artillery often have an advantage in artillery battles. When facing the Russian army's strong defensive positions

At the same time, in order to reduce casualties, Cai Yun ordered all troops to use artillery shells to clear the obstacles before the attack for the infantry. At the same time, in response to the counterattack of the Russian artillery, the Chinese artillery simply solved the Russian artillery first, and then focused on dealing with it.

Russian military positions outside Irkutsk.

I have to say that this strategy worked very well. When the Chinese artillery put the main force of the strike on the Russian artillery, the losses of the Russian artillery began to increase suddenly. Artillery positions were constantly hit and the cannons were

Destroyed, the artillery was killed. Even though the Russian artillery positions were hidden very carefully, they could not escape the eyes of the sky, which caused heavy losses to the Russian artillery. Even if the Russian army deployed in Irkutsk

None of the large caliber cannons can withstand such endless losses!

"His Excellency, the Chinese have changed their strategies. They have specifically attacked our artillery. So far, we have lost hundreds of cannons. If this continues, our artillery will lose almost two days.

At that time, we will be in a passive state of being beaten!" Lieutenant General Ilya, the commander of the Russian artillery in Irkutsk, said with a bitter look on his face.

"What's going on? Before the battle began, didn't you tell me that the artillery was fully prepared?" Grand Duke Nicholas frowned and seemed a little unhappy.

"His Excellency, all the Chinese observation balloons have been launched. They have given their artillery precise guidance. In this case, our artillery has nowhere to hide!" Lieutenant General Ilya explained.

"Is there any way to crack it?" asked Grand Duke Nikolai. If the artillery is destroyed, Irkutsk's defense will be greatly reduced. Although he does not know whether the Chinese have the strength to blow Irkutsk into

It was a ruin. But this was obviously very unfavorable for the Russian army.

"His Excellency, I heard that the Logistics Department has sent a batch of balloons for reconnaissance. I hope it can be equipped for artillery soldiers for use as observation balloons!" Major General Ilya said.

"Okay, you go to the logistics department to ask for it!" said Grand Duke Nichola. Although hot air balloons have been invented for decades, the Chinese took the lead in using hot air balloons on the battlefield and invented the ability to perform bombing missions.

The West has relatively much more start in this regard, and Russia is even more backward. However, the Russian army has also begun to accept this new type of equipment. When purchasing weapons and equipment from the West, it also purchased one by the way.

A batch of hot air balloons. As the most important battlefield for the Russian army, Irkutsk was naturally divided into a batch. However, these hot air balloons are now only rising in the city and used for reconnaissance.

"Yes, Lord Grand Duke! I will make arrangements right away!" Lieutenant General Ilya left happily.

"Hisser Dagong, we just got the news that the Chinese are building a dock in the river ten kilometers east of Irkutsk. It seems that they are preparing to directly supply in Irkutsk!"

Cover said anxiously.

"So that's it! No wonder the Chinese dared to use artillery unscrupulously. It turned out that they had already thought of a solution to logistics supply. Is there a way to destroy the Chinese supply base?" asked Grand Duke Nicholas. The solution was made by the Chinese team.

After the big problem of logistics supply, Irkutsk can be blown into ruins with only shells. How can I fight it then?

"Your Excellency Da Gong, it's very difficult! The Chinese specially sent an infantry division to guard the base. At the same time, on the Angara River, there were also Chinese patrol boats, which had very strict defenses. We did not effectively destroy this base.

Solution!" The adjutant of Grand Duke Nicholas said in embarrassment. Whether from land or water, the Central ** team has taken strict protection for this supply base.

"Then forget it!" Grand Duke Nicholas said helplessly. The Chinese team built the supply base under Irkutsk's nose, but the Russian army had no choice.

The technological content of hot air balloons is not high. Lieutenant General Ilya directly obtained ten hot air balloons from the logistics department. Soon, these hot air balloons rose near the Russian artillery position. Russian observers were able to

Looking down from a high altitude, the Russian artillery provided accurate data. In this way, the Russian artillery hit rate has increased a lot. The artillery battle between the two sides has become more difficult to solve and more tragic!

The news that the Russian artillery used observation balloons was immediately reported. Wang Yuze knew about the news that afternoon. He immediately summoned Lieutenant General Long Feiyu, the commander of the Air Force.

"General Long, during the battle in Irkutsk today, the Russians used observation balloons to provide guidance for artillery. Although this did not cause us much trouble. However, we must also be vigilant.

In order to reduce our casualties, the Air Force dispatched to kill all the Russians' observation balloons!" Wang Yuze said.

"Yes, the emperor! Then should we send planes or airships? If it is an airplane, the speed will be much faster and we will be able to attack the Russians' observation balloon tomorrow. But the premise is that the army must first build a simple airport.

Only. If it is an airship, you will have to wait until the acquired genius can enter the battle at the earliest!" Lieutenant General Long Feiyu asked. In this war, the Air Force provided the bombing of Vladivostok and the combat of the army in Myanmar.

In addition to logistics supply, most of the time, he can only be a spectator, which makes General Long Feiyu feel itchy.

"Airship! Small airships can be competent for the observation balloons of the Russians. The aircraft belongs to our secret weapon, and it is best to be exposed later!" Wang Yuze said. Because China uses airships in war, and

After achieving considerable results, Western countries have increased their research on airships. Wang Yuze hopes that all countries will focus on airships, and then the Chinese Air Force aircraft will be able to achieve miraculous results unexpectedly. Therefore,

It is better to keep secret weapons like aircraft confidential.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I'll make arrangements immediately!" Lieutenant General Long Feiyu replied.

Soon, ten small airships took off from Beijing Nanyuan Air Force Base. They will fly directly to the Irkutsk frontline to provide support for the army's attacks and solve the Russian observation balloons.

During the battles on June 11 and June 12, both China and Russia have been engaged in artillery battles. However, both sides have a victory or defeat. Although the Chinese artillery still gained the upper hand, the Russian artillery gradually began to move back to the decline.

This made Grand Duke Nikolai very satisfied. He seemed to have seen hope for victory. Grand Duke Nikolai had never expected the Russian army to defeat the Chinese team, he only hoped to be in Irkutsk forever

Keep it up and persevere until the navy defeats the Chinese navy. At that time, the situation of the war will be reversed, and the Russian army may still have a chance to win.

On June 13, the artillery battle between the two sides was still in full swing. The observation balloons of the Chinese artillery and the Russian artillery were launched, preparing to provide artillery guidance for their respective artillery. At this time, ten huge airships were from Irku.

Tsk is approaching the sky above Irkutsk in the east. Although it is a small airship, its airbag is nearly a hundred meters long. It looks like it looks like a giant from the ground! (To be continued. Please search for astronomy, the novel is better
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