When the bombers of the Anjia Army Air Force began to return, in front of the Kut Pass, one hundred and eighty I-type airborne tanks rolled down the mountain with the force of a tiger, toward the Burmese army in front, which had no structure and was already in chaos.
The loud charge horn sounded, and the mountain soldiers jumped out of the trenches. Under the guidance of the red flag, they shouted in unison. Each of them was strong and vigorous, holding submachine guns and automatic rifles. They formed a continuous line behind the tank with an indomitable momentum.
The surging tide ahead.
At this time, there was a deafening sound of motors in the sky. A total of 150 helicopters from three brigades were arranged in a neat battle formation, sticking to the ground more than 20 meters high in the air, passing by mountain soldiers and tanks, and attacking the attack line.
The Tatmadaw soldiers carried out ruthless attacks.
The armed helicopter equipped by Anjiajun is already a third-generation product. The use of a turboshaft engine instead of a piston engine effectively improves the helicopter's aerodynamic shape and increases its flight speed. The maximum speed is as high as 225 kilometers per hour. The all-alloy metal blades are
The service life of the steel-wood hybrid blade has been increased from more than 500 hours to 1,100 hours. This type of helicopter adopts a tandem stepped two-seater cockpit and can carry eight passengers or 1.2 tons of cargo. The nose is equipped with an electric-driven gun barrel that rotates.
The Gatling multi-barreled machine gun has a rocket launcher installed on the fixed short wings, and its power against the ground is ferocious.
The tanks and anti-aircraft weapons of the Burmese army had long been wiped out by the intensive attacks of attack aircraft and bombers of the Anjia Army Air Force. Now they were shocked to see this flying monster that could hang in mid-air and shoot like a bamboo dragonfly. Many people had not had time to do it.
If you take evasive action, you will be sieved under the dense rain of bullets.
The Burmese army shifted from offense to defense, and the hastily built fortifications were turned into ruins under the rocket attacks from low-altitude armed helicopters. Machine gunners, grenade launchers, and demolition troops became the priority targets, and the positions were bloody.
The fog filled the air, and broken limbs were scattered everywhere.
Some grassroots battalion commanders of the Burmese army were spotted by armed helicopters as soon as they gathered their teams, and they quickly moved forward. The Gatling multi-barreled machine gun, known as the Vulcan cannon, can fire 1,200 rounds of ammunition per minute. Under such a dense rain of bullets,
, the Burmese army simply cannot organize a powerful counterattack.
The biggest difference between the army and the common people is its highly rigorous organization. When the army loses its organization, the results are almost catastrophic.
Facing the rolling helicopters, tanks and elite mountain soldiers of the Anjia Army, the Burmese army's numerical advantage was completely unable to play. Soon the spontaneous resistance came to an end in the violent attack. Almost all the Burmese soldiers were left with the thought of
All I have is the thought of running away.
The army was defeated like a mountain. No matter how strong the team was, they would feel helpless when faced with this unprecedented air-land combat method, let alone the Burmese Army!
Run, run, run! Spread out and run! Run all the way south!
The only way to save one's life was to run faster than others. The Burmese army was like a duck being driven away, fleeing southward crazily. It was not until nightfall that they felt their lives were guaranteed, slowed down, and began to look for troops.
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On this day, the Commander-in-Chief of the Burmese Army Bo Decha and the Chief of Staff Poriyah who were stationed in Mandalay felt as if a century had passed. Ever since they received the emergency report that a large-scale Anjia Army fighter plane had been spotted on the front line, there was no good news.
The news came, and the messages received from the telegraph thereafter were nothing but failures.
However, airplanes and tanks are easy to understand, but what the bamboo dragonfly-like "suspended aircraft" that appeared later is is incredible. I heard that this thing can stay in the air and shoot at all obstacles. I was originally planning to
The kamikaze soldiers who entertained the opponent's tanks were almost completely slaughtered by this thing.
Tanks are land weapons. They are powerless against trenches, minefields, and steep hillsides. But this new type of air weapon does not have this problem at all. It is extremely mobile and can hit wherever you point. It is like being released from hell.
The scary demon came out.
The frontline troops suffered a terrible defeat. Among the three divisions in the middle, the division and armored units that participated in the attack were almost completely wiped out. The following two divisions also completely lost their organic form during the escape. It is still unknown how many of them can be saved.
Fortunately, the two divisions moving on the two wings took the initiative to withdraw into the vast mountains. Judging from the radio contact situation, the situation is not bad, and they are currently moving to the rear.
"What should we do? Should we speed up our retreat under the cover of darkness, or should we decisively pull up the division guarding the supply line and launch a counterattack?" Poirier said with a huge headache.
"Withdraw! This battle has reached this point and it is no longer possible to fight! Facts have proved that even if our entire army is annihilated, the Japanese will not even frown. Our people died in vain!"
Podcha's face was ashen and he said with great frustration.
In the past few days, cadres from the People's Party, the Freedom Alliance, and the Myanmar People's Association within the top military and political circles of Myanmar have been dispatched to bribe Japanese generals and give money and beautiful women in order to stimulate the Japanese army to join after the Myanmar army won the first battle against the Anjia Army.
Fight and completely muddy the waters.
Who would have thought that from beginning to end, the Burmese army was acting unilaterally, and the Japanese army did not even show a basic expression. All the promises were like farts. The war in Dongse seemed to be completely unrelated to it, which is unacceptable.
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The news spied on from the Japanese army is even more disappointing. The Myanmar-Indian Army Command has dismissed several staff officers who quietly tried to mobilize the army. The next step is to send them back to Japan and transfer to the reserve force. This is extremely
The earthquake frightened the staff officers who were trying to "overcome the enemy above". The four Japanese armies stationed in Burma unexpectedly moved in unison. This situation was so desperate.
Deqinnu, the director of the Operations Department of the Independence Army, strode into the room: "There was a call from the Burmese-Indian Army Headquarters in Yangon. Commander Ishikawa wanted to find out what kind of flying weapons the Anjia Army used during the day, and asked everyone who witnessed this mysterious
The aircraft of our army soldiers was delivered to Yangon.
"The staff officer of the Myanmar-India Army Command said that Commander Ishikawa has made a promise that as long as he serves as the commander of the Myanmar-India Army for one day, the independent status of the independent army will be guaranteed. Let us spend more time on how to ensure the prosperity and wealth of Myanmar.
, to stimulate the people to produce more. Now the newly independent Burmese government and the Malayan government have declared war on the former suzerain country Great Britain. Therefore, only by completely defeating Great Britain can we win the true independence of the country. Otherwise, everything now can only be short-lived. Britain
People will not let betrayers go."
"Commander Ishikawa really said that?" Podcha perked up and asked in surprise.
Since the establishment of the Burmese government, the heavy pressure from the Communists to disband the independence army has always made Bodecha feel uneasy. Once you have power, you don’t want to lose it. Among them, what can be more powerful than controlling the army?
What's more exciting than taking control of a country?
Of course, Bodechar's reason is also high-sounding - the independent Burmese government must have an army that belongs entirely to itself. Previously, the reason why the British did whatever they wanted in Burma was because they did not have an armed force that could check it. Now, since
With such an army, we cannot give up lightly. We must unswervingly defend its independence and ensure that it is in the hands of the Bamar people, not the Japanese army or puppets controlled by the Japanese army.
"It should be real and credible!"
Dechennu said: "The staff officer who called us said that Commander Ishikawa said that the Burmese army has won the respect of the Royal Army with its actual actions and has a better understanding of our combat effectiveness. However, Commander Ishikawa said that he has not yet
This is not the best time to regain northern Myanmar. Our weapons and equipment are not as good as those of our opponents. Attacking will only bring humiliation to ourselves. Only by occupying India, obtaining India's precious resources and steel plants, expanding our military production capacity, and developing a method that can restrain the Anjia Army
Weapons and equipment, only then will we have the confidence to fight the An family army to the end."
Chief of Staff Bolie nodded slightly: "So, we should decisively choose to retreat now to preserve our strength?"
"Withdraw. According to the previous agreement, the entire army will withdraw to Aniskan and confront the Meimu defense line previously constructed by the Anjia Army. This section is also the psychological bottom line of the Japanese. Once the Anjia Army crosses the border and attacks, even if we do not ask for help
, the Japanese will also send troops." Podcha thought for a while, and then said: "Select out those soldiers who have seen suspended aircraft with their own eyes and send them all to Yangon. The Chinese have new weapons emerging one after another. I
Now I suddenly understand why the Japanese try their best to avoid being enemies with them. If nothing else, just talk about this mobile tank that can fly, which makes people completely unable to parry! But this time it is not without gain, at least I know it.
The thoughts of the ***. Order all ministries to be more vigilant after returning to Aniskan. If the Chinese are discovered to attack, withdraw to Mandalay and let the *** have a headache!"
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Nanhua, Xinjing, General Staff War Room.
Liu Qing held the baton in his hand and explained in detail against the sand table: "As of eight o'clock in the evening, our 1st Mountain Division and the airborne armored forces entered Weiwen. The 2nd and 4th Mountain Divisions responded from left and right. The remaining enemy troops in the middle retreated to Kangdaping, and the two wings were separated.
We have retreated to Dangmei Mountain and Beira Mountain, and are retreating southward. However, in order to guard against possible enemy counterattacks, our army has dispatched small groups and set up warning points at various mountain passes to ensure the safety of our main force.
"According to intelligence feedback from Mandalay and Yangon, the Japanese had no intention of sending troops to help the Burmese army from beginning to end. For this reason, the Japanese army even sent a military police unit to the mountain pass east of Mandalay to prevent
Any private troop transfer behavior. From this point of view, the Japanese are still very rational. Of course, this may also be related to the strength of their commander Ishikawa Koichi!"
"Ishikawa Koichi is not an ordinary person. I had many contacts with him when I was at the Central Military Academy. Later, we fought many times in Shanghai and North China. We know each other very well. Judging from the reaction of the Japanese army in Myanmar, Ishikawa Koichi's attitude towards attacking India is extremely determined. At least
He has no intention of going to war with us before taking over India!"
When An Yi said this, he didn't want to continue to pester this guy who couldn't figure it out. He deliberately changed the topic and asked: "Do you have any feedback from the frontline departments on the use of armed helicopters in actual combat?"
Liu Qing said with a smile: "The helicopter pilots of the Army Aviation Group have had enough fun this time. They are invincible wherever they go. Because the fuselage is made of high-strength alloy and fiberglass, ordinary bullets cannot cause damage to it.
Helicopters can be described as flying tanks, and they have a wide field of view, are not afraid of obstacles, and are much more powerful than tanks on the ground!
"Today's airborne tank troops were a little depressed. They hardly found any valuable targets. They easily penetrated the enemy formation and eliminated the Burmese army in the encirclement. The battle in the afternoon was almost a march, chasing them all the way.
The enemy has arrived in Weiwen Town. As for the mountain troops, it is even easier. The Burmese army, which has lost artillery and machine gun firepower, is like a tiger or lion that has lost its claws and sharp teeth. It is no match for our army at all. The casualties of the troops are guaranteed to be in double digits.
.An Jin personally called and asked for credit for the army aviation officers and soldiers!"
"This battle is so beautiful!"
Yang Jie said with some sigh: "Although I am not a weapons only person, I still have to admit that armed helicopters are indeed a trump card for restraining ground troops. I think even if the British tanks equipped by the Burmese army encounter our helicopters,
It’s not easy to get away with it!”
"The armed helicopters are indeed good, but this victory was won on the basis that our army gained air supremacy and its weapons and equipment were comprehensively ahead of its opponents!"
Seeing everyone's surprise, An Yi took the initiative to explain: "We first used attack planes and bombers to deal with the Burmese army's artillery and air defense forces. In this way, the Burmese army, which was only equipped with light weapons, could not cause harm to our armed helicopters! If the opponent of the helicopter
If it were us, not to mention that our fighter jets and attack aircraft can destroy helicopters effortlessly, even the anti-aircraft tanks, anti-aircraft machine guns and anti-aircraft guns equipped by the army can pose a huge threat to armed helicopters! In addition, our rocket launchers now have an effective range
It is already as high as 350 meters. As long as it is hidden in the grass or woods during combat, a rocket can destroy an expensive helicopter! From this point of view, the armed helicopter is not invincible. It has many flaws. The key is to look at us.
How to use it!"
When the generals heard this, they thought about it carefully and nodded in agreement.
The naval commander who attended the meeting, Lu Guang, was overjoyed and suggested: "This new type of aviation weapon can be equipped with our navy! We can equip some cruisers and destroyers with flying platforms and use helicopters to act as the main anti-submarine force. As long as the helicopters are equipped with
With depth charges, coupled with rockets and Vulcan cannons, the threat to submarines is much greater than the destroyer itself!"
"I have already thought of this for your navy!"
An Yi said with a smile: "Helicopter anti-submarine warfare does have unique advantages. In the future, our naval formations, whether they are large aircraft carrier formations or small destroyer formations, will definitely be equipped with specialized armed helicopters. Now the weapons research department of the Syrian government,
The engines, blades and bodies of the third-generation armed helicopters are being further optimized to improve the level of automation. It is expected that the first naval armed helicopter will be released within this year."
Lu Guang was very happy to hear this. Judging from An Yi's series of actions, he took good care of the navy. On the 15th of last month, An Yi officially signed an order and approved the "South China Navy Shipbuilding Plan". Its main contents
include:
First, the Kampong Som and Saigon shipyards are responsible for the construction of twelve "Huanghe" class destroyers. This class of destroyers was designed by French ship designer Beuys and was modified and finalized by the warship research institute set up at the coastal defense base. This type of destroyer adopts
A long forecastle ship type with better seakeeping, with a total length of 135 meters, a maximum beam of 12 meters, a draft of 4.5 meters, a standard displacement of 3,500 tons, a maximum speed of 34 knots, an endurance of 9,000 nautical miles/18 knots, and equipped with an M1933 100 mm twin
It is equipped with four anti-aircraft guns, two at the front and rear, and a backpack design. Due to the introduction of the electromagnetic gun sighting radar successfully developed by the Syrian Radar Research Institute for the first time, the accuracy of anti-aircraft shooting will be increased by more than ten times.
The power system of this type of destroyer is three heavy oil-fired water tube boilers, six steam turbines, and a single chimney design. The chimney and the bridge are integrated. Behind the chimney is a machine turret, equipped with two M1935 37mm triple fully automatic anti-aircraft guns.
Two twin torpedo launch tubes will be installed at the rear of the machine turret. The stern deck is equipped with a depth charge device, including a Type III delivery platform and a depth charge ejection machine, which can carry a total of 60 depth charges.
At the same time, it is equipped with advanced radar and sonar systems for finding air and underwater targets.
Second, the Haiphong Shipyard started construction of four "Xuanyuan" class cruisers. This class of cruisers was designed by French ship designer Lyle Louis, who had made systematic research on the British "Southampton" class cruisers, and was developed by the Battleship Research Institute
Review and finalization. This type of cruiser basically absorbs the advantages of British cruisers, with a total length of 181 meters, a waterline length of 178 meters, a width of 19.5 meters, a draft of 6.1 meters, a standard displacement of 9100 tons, a full load displacement of 11540 tons, and a maximum speed of 33 knots.
Endurance is 9,000 nautical miles/15 knots.
This class of ships adopts a forecastle ship type, with four triple-mounted main gun turrets, two at each end. The French M1930 152mm 50-caliber main gun is used, with a rate of fire of 8 rounds/minute, a maximum range of 23 kilometers, and a shell weight of 50.8
kg, and can be in manual mode when power is lost. The weapon system also includes six m1933 100mm twin-mounted anti-aircraft guns with gun sighting radar systems, two quadruple-mounted 40mm ping-pong cannons, and eight m1935 37mm triple-mounted fully automatic anti-aircraft guns.
It is mainly used for sea attack and air defense. In addition, two triple torpedo launch tubes, two depth bomb delivery platforms and projectiles ensure the needs of sea attack and submarine defense.
Like the "Huanghe" class destroyers, the "Xuanyuan" class cruisers also have an advanced radar system that can detect airspace two hundred kilometers away.
Third, the Cam Ranh Bay and Da Nang shipyards will undertake the construction task of four "Taishan" class aircraft carriers (American York class). In principle, they must be launched in April next year and enter the navy in June of the following year. They will be officially organized with aircraft carriers as the main body.
battleship formation.
The "Qingcheng" class aircraft carrier, which was previously transformed from a 12,000-ton American merchant ship, will enter naval service next month after nine months of intense transformation at the Da Nang Shipyard.
The "Qingcheng" class aircraft carrier is 168.7 meters long, 22.9 meters (waterline)/34.8 (maximum) wide, and has a draft of 9.8 meters. Power is provided by four heavy oil boilers. The maximum speed is only 20 knots and the endurance is 23,900 nautical miles/15 knots.
The main gun is installed, and ten M1935 37mm triple automatic anti-aircraft guns at the front and rear are responsible for air defense. It is equipped with advanced computers and radar scanning systems, and the carrier-based aircraft capacity is 35.
After the "Qingcheng" class enters active service in the Navy, the naval aviation forces that have been trained on the simulated aircraft carrier flight platform on the Ha Long Bay island will officially be transferred to the ship. If this transformation is proven to be successful, the shipyard will continue to train the Chinese in the previous two years.
The consortium has renovated four 25,000-ton oil tankers ordered in the United States to accumulate experience in aircraft carrier construction.
Fourth, the crowded Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard will continue to build the current "Huangpujiang" class destroyers, the "Eel" class submarines imitated from the German viic-type submarines, and troop carriers, supply ships, and merchant ships. These ships
It is an indispensable part of a fleet and can be incorporated into various naval ship formations at any time after completion.
Fifth, all idle shipyards in Nanhua shipyards will be centralized and unified for the construction of Type I underwater transport ships to make full use of resources.
This shipbuilding plan cannot be compared with the shipbuilding plan of the Japanese Navy in the same period, let alone the shipbuilding plan of the U.S. Navy, but it is the first time that Anyi Group has planned to manufacture warships on a large scale. According to the plan
, while carrying out the shipbuilding project, the shipyard's dock expansion and machinery and equipment upgrades will also be carried out at the same time, striving to reach one-third of the US shipbuilding capacity in five years.
An Yi has a trump card, that is, the current miniaturization of pressurized water reactors has achieved initial results. This reactor does not require weapons-grade uranium with a concentration of 99%, or low-enriched uranium with a concentration of 3 to 5%.
It can meet the needs of nuclear reactors. Once the research is mature, this technology can be used to drive submarines.
As we all know, the time a submarine can operate under the water is severely limited by the battery storage capacity. Even if it sails at the lowest speed, it must surface for recharging after a period of time. At the same time, the battery on the submarine can exert its maximum speed and continuous
Time, especially the maximum speed under the water is much lower than the speed on the surface. If it wants to follow a high-speed ship, the submarine must surface and use its diesel engine to output power, so that it can barely catch up with the slower ship.
ship, but in this way, the submarine loses the protection of the sea water and its combat advantage.
It is conceivable that once the pressurized water reactor can continuously provide power to the submarine, it will greatly increase the continuous operation time under the sea surface. At the same time, the powerful power supply can greatly increase the speed of the submarine, allowing it to track surface ships underwater and wait for opportunities to attack.
Its fatal blow.
In addition, the all-electric engine makes very little noise. With current sonar technology, it is difficult to detect the existence of a nuclear submarine. You can fully imagine how much of a threat this kind of submarine poses to the enemy's fleet!
Of course, An Yi would not tell anyone until the Institute of Nuclear Physics produced results, and everything would have to wait until a pressurized water reactor that could be used on submarines was developed.
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***: My body feels much better today. I may be discharged from the hospital and go home on Thursday...