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Looking at the penetrated steel plate, Arthur MacArthur deliberately walked around behind him and looked at the bullet holes that were at least 0.7 inches above. He said with surprise on his face.
"This is a bullet modified from a 20mm Gatling gun shell."
Looking at the bullet in his hand, MacArthur said.
"Yes, General, but how did you see it?"
Gary Bull answered in surprise.
After he reported "destroyed" a tank, he immediately became a hero in the eyes of everyone, and soon he and his anti-tank gun were in San Francisco and in front of the general.
"It's very simple. In terms of the size of the shell, there is only 20mm Gatling that is somewhat similar to it, so it must be made of it with a reduced mouth. So far, only 20mm can penetrate the Daming tank.
Gatling gun, this type of artillery shell has a higher muzzle velocity. The steel warhead it uses can penetrate a 20 mm thick steel plate at 300 yards. However, the Gatling gun is too bulky and too big.
Although we can use it to counterattack tanks, it can be easily destroyed by tanks..."
MacArthur looked at Major Gary Bull and said,
"Now, your invention has fundamentally solved the problem. If it is an anti-tank rifle, our people can use it to counterattack tanks anytime and anywhere."
MacArthur, with a smile on his face, thought for a while and said.
"Maybe we can directly use 20mm caliber. We have a lot of 20mm armor-piercing projectiles. If we use this kind of artillery shells, we will not only have ready-made ammunition, but also ready-made barrels. What do you think?"
"Yes, General, I think there is no problem with this. The caliber is larger. After it is hit, it will not be as simple as a small hole."
Gary Bull nodded and agreed. As for the recoil force incident, there is no need to consider it at all, because it is like the gun lift of the Qing Dynasty. It is mounted on the gun frame for shooting. If it is not mounted on the gun frame,
, then it can definitely only take two shots - one shot in the left shoulder and one shot in the right shoulder, and then it will enter the field hospital.
Although it looks a bit bulky when mounted on a gun frame, at least the recoil is acceptable.
"Galibull, your invention makes us no longer helpless when facing tanks. With it, we will soon be able to reverse our current disadvantage."
Even MacArthur was not sure how much changes the emergence of anti-tank rifles could bring to war, but one thing that is certain is that with it, tanks will no longer be able to run rampant on the battlefield as they did in the past.
With the anti-tank rifle, the troops finally no longer need to be beaten passively as in the past. Just when MacArthur was happily promoting Gary Bull to lieutenant colonel in recognition of his contribution, another piece of good news came - the anticipation was over
The aviation force, which took a long time, finally arrived in San Francisco.
For the citizens of San Francisco and the city defense force, February 3, 1996, was a pleasant and even memorable day.
On this day, the weather in San Francisco was as usual, with clear skies and wind blowing from the Pacific, caressing the city. Of course, the good weather was not the reason why people felt happy. The most fundamental reason was the recent depression in people's minds.
The inner haze will eventually dissipate.
The air force is coming!
On this day, people from San Francisco, all dressed in costumes, came to the airport on the bay with their families. This airport used to be a naval airship field, but now it has become an airport.
Today is the day the Sixth Air Wing moves in.
Air Force!
What they are equipped with is not an airship that explodes in one strike, but the latest aircraft, which are exactly the same as those of the Ming Empire!
Almost everyone believed that as long as the air wing came, they would no longer have to worry about the bombing of imperial airships as they did in the past.
In fact, until now, the Empire's airships have not bombed here. Even privately, some people believe that the reason why the Empire did not bomb San Francisco is because several senior officers in the Imperial Army once lived in San Francisco.
This city is very emotional, that's why they didn't bomb this city.
In fact, they thought too much. The reason why there was no bombing was because...the number of airships was not enough. Compared with bombing cities, the imperial military preferred to bomb transportation hubs, railways, and trains. This was an effective operation.
"Here they come! They're coming!"
At about ten o'clock in the morning, some people with good hearing heard the sound in the air. They pointed to the eastern sky and shouted loudly.
In their shouts, people raised their heads and looked towards the eastern sky. The ladies in costumes and holding parasols, and the women looked towards the sky with eager eyes. At this time, they had even made up their minds.
If you have an idea, you must find a pilot in the air wing as your lover.
Under the eager eyes of the women, a large black spot appeared in the distant sky, and the roar of the engine became louder and louder.
The air force has arrived!
People who had been waiting for a long time looked at the getting closer and closer black spots, with smiles on their faces. Well, with airplanes, we no longer have to worry about bombs falling from the sky!
"They are welcoming us!"
Durant, who was guiding the formation in the air, looked at the colorful colors around the airport. These were the colors of the women's dresses. They came here to welcome their arrival.
Along the way... Durant and his men have witnessed the passion of those women more than once.
After the war broke out, many men were drafted, and the women who stayed at home also needed comfort, and of course they needed to express their patriotism in their own unique way.
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Amid the warm welcome of the women, one after another seemingly inconspicuous planes landed on the lawn of the airport. Almost every successful landing, the women would cheer enthusiastically, even if a pilot just arrived from here.
After jumping off the plane, there were women surrounding them to welcome them.
Although he was eager to dance with those women now, discuss the secrets of the human body with them, and have in-depth soul communication with them, Durant, as the commander of the wing, walked up to Commander Arthur MacArthur first.
Before he could salute, MacArthur said.
"Welcome to you, Major, the entire West is looking forward to your arrival,"
This was what he said from the bottom of his heart. These days, they have been waiting here. With the instructions of the plane and the pilot,
"Thank you General, we are also looking forward to coming to the west as soon as possible."
Durant is one of the first pilots in the United States. He really wants to come to the Western Front, but... he and his men have not completed training yet. What will happen even if they arrive in the West?
"You'll quickly realize how passionate they are."
When MacArthur spoke meaningfully, a sergeant hurried over and handed MacArthur a telegram.
After receiving the telegram, MacArthur's expression suddenly changed and he said in shock.
"This, how is this possible?"
Durant asked.
"Sir what happened?"
MacArthur looked at Durant, looked up into the air, and murmured to himself.
"New York..."
(End of chapter)
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