In view of the low literacy rate of the Hainan Army's grassroots soldiers, Li Weidong finally chose a German "Iron Fist" rocket launcher that is relatively simple to operate and does not require high cultural quality of soldiers.
"Iron Fist" is the world's first super-caliber anti-tank rocket launcher and the originator of modern rocket launchers. It had a distinguished record in World War II.
The Iron Fist 100 30mm rocket launcher is a weapon successfully designed by Dr. Langweiler of Germany. It is suitable for destroying tanks, armored vehicles, and enemy fortifications.
"Iron Fist" rocket launcher
Caliber:30mm
Combat length: 1050mm
Total combat mass of rocket launcher: 4kg
Equipped with ammunition types: armor-piercing bullets
Bullet diameter: 100mm
Initial velocity:90m/s
Effective range:150m
Originally it would not be born until 1942, and was mass-produced in October of the same year and equipped with the German Army at that time, becoming the earliest super-caliber rocket launcher used in the world.
However, with Li Weidong's decision, it will appear on the Asian battlefield early and shine its due glory in the hands of the Hainan Army.
Compared with the performance of the Iron Fist, there are others that are better than it. But the main reason why Li Weidong really chose the "Iron Fist" is because it has a simple structure and is easy to operate, making it very suitable for Hainan Army soldiers.
What’s more, its cost is relatively low, and some parts can be stamped in one go using large machinery.
Because of the North Vietnam War that has lasted for two months, the Hainan Army has taken military operations with the strength of one province, and the financial situation of the military government has also bottomed out.
Li Weidong has always believed that the best weapon is not necessarily the most suitable, but the most suitable must be the best.
"Xinhua! Now the equipment factory is fully producing the "Iron Fist" rocket launcher, and it will be flown over by plane before dawn tomorrow!" Now that the selection has been made, Li Weidong randomly ordered Xinhua.
After the base system optimized and improved the Iron Fist 100-type 30mm rocket launcher, the caliber was changed to a 44mm shoulder-fired rocket launcher.
The mass of the ammunition used in the rocket launcher was changed to 3.6 kilograms, which increased the effective range by 50 meters, reaching a distance of 150 meters. A dome-shaped cone-shaped charge cover was used to replace the original pointed cone-shaped charge cover, which improved the armor-piercing capability.
After arranging all this, Li Weidong was a little sleepy after riding for a day, so he covered himself with a blanket and clothes and fell asleep.
There was no words all night. When the sky was dimming, Li Weidong came to the headquarters early to prepare for the Hainan Army to launch a new wave of offensive.
After the soldiers of each unit had breakfast, the artillery position that had been silent all night heard a loud roar again, followed closely by the scream of artillery shells tearing through the sky, completely covering the French position.
"Buzz...buzz...weng...!" Hainan Army aircraft bombed in the sky, destroying any target judged to be valuable.
Aircraft and artillery opened the way ahead to suppress the enemy's vitality, and then the infantry followed closely. Before the enemy could react to the bombardment, they rushed forward to engage in a melee and occupy the enemy's position.
The force is like a tide. This is the Hainan Army's consistent strategy. This is also the coordinated operation that Li Weidong has always emphasized. The force is like a wave.
When all the Hainan Army aircraft raging in the sky disappeared, the French soldiers hiding under the bunkers emerged cautiously.
We have been fighting fiercely with the Hainan Army for two days, and we have a good understanding of the Hainan Army's tactics. After the air force bombing and artillery bombardment, the Hainan Army's infantry units followed closely. If we don't return to the position quickly, we may be attacked.
Hainan Army rushed into the defense line.
The war continued, with the Hainan Army frantically attacking the French defenses. With Beijiang City as the center, fighting was raging everywhere, and the Hainan Army advanced little by little into the city.
In the block position that the Hainan Army has occupied, because the main force of the Hainan Army has advanced deeper into the city, some recruits are left to clean the battlefield and treat the wounded.
The sound of gunfire exchanged between the two sides could still be heard in the distance. Several Hainan Army recruits were searching residential houses one by one to prevent any leaks.
Walking on the street, there are still traces of fierce fighting everywhere: collapsed house walls, crumbling signposts, and the walls along the street are full of bullet holes.
The reason why Li Weidong dared to use heavy artillery to bombard the city and use planes to bomb indiscriminately was because before the two sides started fighting, Li Weidong ordered the Intelligence Section to release news in Beijiang City in advance.
The news of the upcoming war spread, and everyone in Beijiang City was panicked. The rich and powerful people fled on the spot, and then almost everyone who could move their arms and legs fled.
Otherwise, Li Weidong used heavy artillery to bombard residential areas, resulting in numerous casualties among the people. Wouldn't those countries that claim to be humane and democratic still call Li Weidong a butcher?
Several Hainan Army soldiers walked carefully on the street, checking these residential buildings. Although this is already an area occupied by our own side, there is no guarantee that there are not one or two French soldiers missing.
And just as they approached a small building on the corner of an alley, a clear gunshot suddenly rang out.
"Bang...!" Suddenly, a flower of blood burst out from a soldier's thigh, and the rifle immediately slipped from his hand.
"Azai!?"
The moment the gunshots rang out, the rest of the Hainan Army soldiers quickly fell down and looked for cover to hide. The shouts of fighting rang out again, and the target was Azai, who was rolling and screaming on the ground.
But very fortunately, the bullet made sparks on the stone slabs on the ground and did not hit Ah Tsai, who was rolling on the ground.
The comrade closest to Ah Tsai saw the opponent's opportunity to change bullets and quickly dragged Ah Tsai, who was still howling, back to the corner.
Perhaps it was Azai's luck that it seemed that the one who attacked them was not a French sniper, otherwise the second shot would not have been missed.
In fact, when the second gunshot rang out, the location of the attacker had been revealed. The squad leader with the rank of sergeant quickly determined the location and waved two Hainan Army soldiers to go around from the other side.
The rest of the Hainan Army soldiers, led by the squad leader, fired at civilian houses to attract the attention of the French troops inside.
The two soldiers followed the wall and quietly approached the house. Their palms couldn't help but sweat, and they pressed their bodies tightly against the wall, trying not to let the other party notice them.
When the two soldiers approached the window of the private house, they immediately stopped. They looked at each other, then nodded slightly. Then they took out a grenade from the belt around their waists and pulled the string.
Two grenades with white smoke smashed the window glass and were thrown into the window, and then a scream came from inside.
Seconds later, two explosions shattered the rest of the window glass, followed by smoke and debris.
Braving the choking smoke, Hainan Army soldiers rushed in immediately. What they saw was a mess. A French soldier with a bandage on his left leg was killed.