Chapter 500: Artillery fire extends, Xu Jins barrage
"You guys say this is called an artillery battalion, but the artillery regiment of our Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region is even richer. No wonder the deputy chief of staff said that when it comes to artillery, the Tainan Military Region is the best in the Eighth Route Army!" Chief of Staff Tang
Said with a smile.
In contrast, the artillery models in the Tainan Military Region are unified, which makes it easier for the artillery troops to conduct unified command during operations. Although the Type 38 field guns and the M1902/30 Type 76 field guns used are old artillery, they are sufficient in the Chinese battlefield.
used.
Several comrades from the artillery regiment of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region looked at the equipment of the artillery battalion with envy on their faces. They touched the iron thing in front of them and could no longer move their legs.
"Comrade Weihan, the artillery regiment of the military region left twelve of the 76mm field guns supported by Big Brother this time. However, the usage is not as good as expected and it is still a bit troublesome. How is your situation?"
Zhou Weihan looked directly at Chen Feng after hearing this, and saw Chen Feng say: "Chief, the artillery produced by Big Brother is rough and resistant to manufacturing. This m1902/30 76mm field gun was used as a divisional artillery long before World War I.
used.
It is based on the m1902 from the Tsarist Russia period, but it was greatly improved in 1930. In addition to using a 40 times diameter gun barrel, there are also many improvements in other aspects..., it can be said that it is already
A brand new cannon."
"The combat weight is 1,350kg and the column weight is 2,380kg. Although it is inferior to Big Brother's M1936 field artillery currently installed in the army in all aspects, its range of meters is no less than any artillery of the same type in the Japanese army."
"It's just heavier, but it's at the same level as the 38-reform 75mm field gun currently used by the Japanese army."
"Comrades, you see, the field artillery supported by Big Brother is made of wooden wheels. The wooden wheels have an advantage in the process of manpower transfer. Only eight soldiers can move at a speed of 7 kilometers per hour." Chen Feng continued.
"Good guy, I've learned a lot. I didn't know these subtle comparisons before. Can you please demonstrate the specific tactics?" Chief of Staff Tang said.
"Okay!" Zhou Weihan waved his hand to Chen Feng to make arrangements.
After Chen Feng became the commander of the artillery battalion, Zhou Weihan obtained artillery teaching materials from various countries from various channels, and several Japanese artillery officers provided guidance from them. At this time, Chen Feng's research on the use of artillery was quite in-depth.
The artillery battalion's camp is connected to an open space in the back mountain. The two 105 howitzers were not moved, and the 12 field guns were dragged manually by the soldiers to the usual training ground.
The 12 field guns were arranged on a reverse slope and a mountain recess. The gunners of each gun quickly stepped forward to operate, and a team of professional surveyors made measurements. The instruments used were artillery mirrors, telescopes, and measuring instruments.
Remote control, steering wheel.
The intended attack targets directly ahead were four trenches, with scarecrows in various postures arranged in the trenches to serve as targets.
"Everything!" After a round of test firing, everyone could clearly see through the telescope that the scarecrows in the selected area were blown away.
"Hiss!" Chief of Staff Tang gasped: "Is this a test firing?"
"Hey, don't be surprised. This is the training ground of the artillery battalion. There is no need to calculate. The azimuth coordinates have been familiar to me for a long time. I can hit it with my eyes closed. If I change the battlefield, the actual combat effect will definitely not be comparable to now!" Zhou Weihan explained! road.
"That's awesome enough!"
"Comrades, what is demonstrated below is the artillery extension and advancing barrage used by the Japanese army in infantry and artillery coordination!" Chen Feng continued.
Although it is a training ground, it actually simulates a battlefield scene. A company of infantry is responsible for assisting the artillery battalion in conducting exercises.
Chen Feng gave an order, and six Type 38 field guns launched a shelling attack on the first trench, and the infantry immediately launched a charge.
When the infantry was about 50 meters away from the trench, the six 76 field guns immediately covered the second trench with artillery fire. At the same time, the six 38-type field guns quickly adjusted to fire at various elements and extended the artillery fire to the third trench. .
Repeatedly, the two field artillery batteries continuously bombarded the trenches ahead, while the infantry broke through the positions one after another under the cover of artillery fire.
Through close coordination of infantry and artillery, the line of fire of the artillery fire was extended forward at regular intervals. As the offensive troops charged forward, the artillery fire gradually extended deep into the enemy's defense, forming barrage after barrage.
The infantry follows the barrage to attack. The Xujin barrage is like a "protective wall" that can protect the infantry from advancing towards the enemy's position.
Zhou Weihan looked at the scene in front of him and nodded with satisfaction. Although it was just a drill, objectively speaking, the artillery battalion had been completely transformed under the leadership of Chen Feng. It no longer required simple accuracy and speed.
After the exercise, Chief of Staff Tang was speechless: "How much ammunition will this consume?"
"Chief, it depends on how deep the Japanese positions will be on the battlefield in the future!"
Although not all experts were present, everyone present was still a cannon player. How could they not understand how difficult the scene just now was.
"Good guy, let's not talk about the consumption of artillery shells. Even this kind of infantry and artillery coordination tactics cannot be achieved in a short time!"
"Yes, I just saw it through the telescope. The nearest artillery shell hit the infantry thirty meters away!" Comrades from the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Artillery Regiment exclaimed one after another.
After hearing this, Chen Feng said: "Xu Jin's barrage is very simple to say, but it is not easy to achieve the desired effect. It requires a high degree of cooperation between artillery and infantry, and it even needs to be accurate to the second."
"Achieving the current results is also the result of frequent drills at this site. The artillery unit must have a complete reconnaissance and command system. It must adjust the firing elements in real time according to the infantry impact and properly distribute firepower. This requires a lot of combat experience. support."
"At the same time, the infantry also needs to be well-trained. If they run too fast, they will easily enter the killing range of the artillery. If they run too slow, the fire network will lose its covering effect. In order to maximize the infantry-artillery coordination, every other For a period of time, two to three infantry companies were conducting drills with our artillery battalion!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "The Japanese army first learned its artillery tactics from Germany, and then from Britain and France. When we fight against the Japanese army, we learn from the Japanese army!"
"During previous drills, each artillery position had a measurement team that mapped the shooting area into a precise grid coordinate table. Artillery observers only need to work on the map to calculate the precise shooting elements.
You can directly launch a surprise attack without test firing!"
"At the same time, our department has made innovations in tactics. Most of the future operations will be carried out around the base area. Therefore, estimators were sent to calculate the shooting parameters in advance for artillery positions suitable for placement in various places in the base area. The set conditions include various wind directions and wind forces.
temperature, height difference, etc., and then record the shooting parameters under each condition on a paper card.
"In this way, each paper card records the adjustment parameters of the artillery corresponding to various distances under certain conditions. After the bombardment order is issued, the commander will find the corresponding paper under the current conditions from the paper card.
card, and then place the paper card on the straight line between the target square on the map and the artillery square, and compare the parameters corresponding to the two. In this way, it only takes three to five minutes from the order is issued to the artillery coverage.
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"It's a pity that even the Japanese army currently does not have radio communication equipment and cannot conduct precise artillery guidance."
Those present listened to Chen Feng's talk, but they didn't know whether they understood or not.
"Comrade Weihan, your Tainan Military Region has really produced a talented person. Although I didn't understand it very well, I really benefited a lot from this time. I think you guys want to stay in Tainan to study for a while, so let's start with
Starting from the most basic use of measuring instruments, you must also learn to draw coordinate grids!" Chief of Staff Tang finally said.
