Three hundred and sixtieth chapters post-war impact two
Logically speaking, the performance of these carrier-based dive bombers, which undertook most of the combat missions of the U.S. Navy during the entire Pacific War, was barely good. However, the dive bombers provided by the U.S. Navy for use by the Navy were all early stage.
Even the Marine Corps no longer wants SBD dive bombing types 2 and 3.
Even in the Pacific battlefield, there were no Types 4 and 5, which were the main force in the early combat. There were only 80 Army models of the A, 2, 4, and A types used by the Army, which were relatively advanced and had a short combat range.
Not to mention, because it is a carrier-based aircraft and has high requirements for take-off and landing, it is not suitable for deployment at field airports.
Given the serious lack of qualified airports on the Chinese battlefield and the rudimentary conditions of most field airports, the deployment of dive bombers with fairly good performance has been subject to considerable restrictions. In many battles, they can only be used as second-line aircraft.
Aircraft use.
With so many tricks being done in private, it was not just the Americans who were tampering with the aid equipment. Under the secret arrangements of the Americans, the British also adopted a coordinated attitude with the Americans. When the Americans refused to provide B
After the 25th bomber, the British also stopped providing assistance to medium-range bombers and switched to mainly Blenheim light bombers.
The Wellington bombers originally promised are no longer provided. The Wellington bombers originally provided are no longer provided with any maintenance. In terms of combat use, they are similar to the A-20 attack aircraft, but their performance is far from comparable to the A-20 attack aircraft.
The Blenheim light bomber was not popular with resistance pilots.
As for other tactical aircraft, even those that have fallen behind and have no use in the European battlefield are no longer provided. And starting from the second half of 1943, the British simply provided Hurricane fighters and Stirling bombers, and even the Bren
The Heim bombers also stopped assisting.
However, the disguised actions of the United States and Britain stimulated the Anti-Japanese War's own military industry department. After obtaining a complete set of blueprints for the Soviet-made Il-2 attack aircraft, they organized imitation and production as quickly as possible. By the time of the Anti-Japanese War,
At the end of the period, the main tactical support aircraft of the Anti-Japanese Alliance had been converted to self-produced Soviet attack aircraft and some American-made A-20 attack aircraft.
In comparison, the number of fighter jets provided by the Americans to Chongqing was not as high as that provided to the Anti-Japanese Alliance, but they were all of the latest models. The P-51 Mustang, the best piston fighter in World War II, has evolved from the earliest
A-types to the best-performing D-types were supplied in large quantities. Even after the end of the Anti-Japanese War, 200 of the latest K-types were provided.
Regarding bombers, although long-range bombers such as B-17 and B-24 were not provided, nearly 300 B-25 medium-sized bombers alone were provided in 1943 and 2044.
It replaced the outdated Soviet-made bombers. The generosity of the Americans allowed Chongqing to have a powerful tactical air force before the end of the Anti-Japanese War. Although the number of aircraft was not as good as that of the north, its performance was the best.
Before the end of the Anti-Japanese War, the Chongqing Air Force had eliminated all P40 fighters and even P51A fighters. All of them were the latest P51D and K types. The bomber force except for thirty
Except for the B-24 bombers, they were all the latest models of B-25 bombers. Of course, after the end of the European battlefield, the British also sold 200 mosquito bombers to Chongqing at a low price.
In terms of ground weapons and equipment, although they are not as obvious as combat aircraft, they have also taken a lot of measures. Although a large number of tanks were provided to the Anti-Japanese Alliance, they also provided a large number of anti-tank artillery to Chongqing. From the Sanqi Anti-Japanese War
From tank guns to the new 57 anti-tank guns, not only the calibers are complete, but the quantity is also quite sufficient.
Although the number of large-caliber heavy artillery is not large, the number of mountain artillery and 105 howitzers is far more than that given to the Anti-Alliance. The British will also capture Italian artillery on the battlefields in North Africa and Italy, as well as those that were originally maintained after defecting to the Allies.
All the legal equipment that the French troops of the Greek regime had replaced were given to Chongqing.
After Germany surrendered, the Americans not only significantly reduced their aid to the Anti-Japanese Alliance, but also shipped all the originally promised art weapon equipment. They also transferred a large number of weapons and equipment from the European battlefield to train and equip Chongqing.
Three fully-armed heavy armored corps and two fast assault columns equivalent to armored brigades.
Although the M IV medium tanks were not given, one hundred and sixty M X tank destroyers were given, and even thirty M V towed 76mm anti-tank guns were given. Among the air force combat aircraft provided
A large number of air-to-ground rockets are also provided among the accompanying ammunition.
And 300 M3 and M5 light tanks stored in India were sold to Chongqing at the price of scrap metal. The US-made ammunition stored in India, as well as the German-made 79-caliber ammunition captured on the European battlefield, were all transferred free of charge.
To Chongqing. At the same time, 120 captured German-made 50mm anti-tank guns and 20,000 rounds of armor-piercing ammunition were transferred.
Among them, there are only 75mm mountain artillery shells and 105mm howitzer shells, which are enough to reach millions of rounds. The quantity of light weapons ammunition is enough to ensure that without external support and its own production capacity is limited,
It can last three to five years of intensive use.
The Americans clearly used a set of checks and balances in providing assistance to the Anti-Japanese Alliance and Chongqing. They gave the Anti-Union a large number of long-range bombers, which was needed for air strikes against Japan. But when it comes to tactical aircraft for ground operations, I have exactly what you want.
Neck does not give you the most powerful aircraft. As for fighter jets, it only provides second-rate aircraft.
Once there is a military conflict between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, those second-rate aircraft will have no survivability in front of the P-51 Mustang fighter jets. On the ground, didn't I provide you with a large number of tanks? Well, I will provide Chongqing with a large number of tanks.
Anti-tank gun.
That is to say, it ensures that China's two internal armies can maximize their capabilities when fighting Japan on the anti-Japanese battlefield and reduce the pressure on the US military in the Pacific battlefield. Even if a civil war does occur after the war, then
It can ensure that Chongqing can compete with the northern anti-alliance forces on the battlefield.
These balancing measures of the Americans are not only well-intentioned, but also quite clever. In terms of ground equipment, they gave the Anti-Alliance some sharp spears, but they gave Chongqing a solid shield. In terms of air equipment, they gave the Anti-Alliance and the Chongqing side a solid shield.
It was not a very good shield, but it gave Chongqing a sharp spear.
However, the series of events triggered by the protests in Chongqing will happen in the future. The well-equipped anti-resistance alliance that appears in northern Shanxi is something that Chongqing has to deal with. With such a big change in the entire war situation, Chongqing
Certain adjustments have also been made to the northwest battlefield.
The Central Army troops of the Eighth War Zone, which were originally deployed around the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region, began to gradually withdraw and restrained their original behavior. The two elite Soviet weapons troops originally deployed in the southern part of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region and one were
The motley army that was annexed by the Emperor's first disciple in the Eighth War Zone evacuated from its original base to the Guanzhong area.
While agreeing to exchange Baotou with Yulin and withdrawing the Yulin garrison to the front line of Baotou, Ningma and Qingma, one of the local powerful factions closest to the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region, were expanded by one corps each. Qingma was also transferred.
An army of the Central Army was transferred to the Longdong area to replace an army of the Central Army originally stationed there. It was attempted to use these local forces to replace the Central Army and continue to blockade the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region.
Although Qingma is a wild horse and Ningma is a slippery horse, under the current complicated situation, these two horses can be used together. Especially the combat power of Qingma is still very needed for the Eighth Theater.
Although Ningma's combat effectiveness is somewhat inferior, it is still much stronger than Scarecrow.
By moving Qingma's troops into the Longdong region, they can take advantage of the strong combat effectiveness of the Qingma cavalry to contain Northern Shaanxi. They can also take advantage of Qingma's greed to cause constant friction between Northern Shaanxi and Qingma, thereby weakening each other's strength.
He is very skilled in killing people with a borrowed knife.
Moreover, once the friction is too great and the two sides fight, the Americans can find a scapegoat to investigate after the incident, so as not to find an excuse for the Northern Shanxi Anti-Japanese Alliance to join Shaanxi and the Americans to intervene. At the same time, the Central Army that was transferred to the Hexi Corridor and Longnan can also
There is an excuse to take the opportunity to completely deal with these two powerful local factions who are not too obedient and even support themselves with troops.
The highest official in Chongqing is still confident about his Central Army. No matter how strong the Qingma's combat effectiveness is, its technical and tactical level is lagging behind and its equipment is very poor. It is no match for the Central Army. If it is not now, then it is not the right time.
In addition, these two guys were quite obedient on the surface, and they had been completely wiped out long ago.
However, the highest authority also knows that it is absolutely impossible to make these two horses work hard without giving them something beneficial. If you want to catch these two big fish, you have to provide some bait. So this time Chongqing
Not only Qingma and Ningma were given an additional army number each.
Surprisingly, Qingma and Ningma were also given 2,000 Italian rifles each, 200 Italian-made Breda M30 light machine guns, 40 Breda M38 heavy machine guns, and six Italian-made 65mm machine guns.
Mountain artillery, and 500 rounds of artillery shells. In addition to 2 million rounds of bullets each, a large number of military uniforms and other supplies were also given.
In addition to being generous in ordnance supplies, considerable subsidies have also been given to military expenditures. The sources of military expenditures that were originally mainly provided by Qinghai and Ningxia, and the central government only provided a part of the subsidies every year, were changed to the central government providing two militaries each.
Military expenditures, and subsidies to the two provinces for annual legal tender expenses of two million.
This time we gave so much equipment in one breath. Since the Anti-Japanese War, the supply to local powerful factions, especially small factions like Erma, has always been mainly withholding. Weapons supplement can be given to a hundred guns, which is absolutely unacceptable.
This is the first time for Chongqing to give 110 teams.
Although these two local gangsters who rarely pay their own troops are destined to keep most of the funds in their own arms. But at least this burial is quite generous on the surface. Especially the batch of equipment.
For these two horses located in Qinghai and Ningxia, which are poor and poor, they are quite important.
Not to mention that the batch of rifles and machine guns in hand are too old for most of the weapons and equipment. They are even in tatters because they have been used for decades and have not been replaced. Most of the equipment are still six-guns made by the Dongling bandit in his own factory.
Five caliber British rifle.
Isn't it just old rifles with old slides, made in Sichuan, or made in Jin? Even for Erma, who doesn't have many old guns like Hanyang, they are already good weapons. What's more, they gave two thousand
rifles, 240 light and heavy machine guns, and six Italian orogenic cannons. You must know that when the Military Commission assigned the Qingma Division to participate in the Anti-Japanese War, it was never so generous.
At that time, only a hundred miscellaneous guns that had been eliminated after the Central Army was equipped with German equipment were given. Some of the guns did not even have rifling and could not even pull the bolt. The opening fee was only 40,000.
Legal currency. Under the current situation where the Central Army's elites are not fully equipped, it is unprecedentedly generous to come up with such a large amount of equipment.