"Kakaka...kakaka..." The MG43 machine gun installed in the front of the tank rang.
Because the rate of fire is too fast, neither the MG43 nor the MG42 machine gun makes a "click-click" sound like other machine guns when firing, but makes a sound similar to a chainsaw or tearing oilcloth.
In another time and space, this machine gun became a nightmare for all Allied soldiers from the moment it appeared on the battlefield. Countless Allied soldiers fell under this machine gun, so it also received a Hitler telegram.
Nickname for Saw.
Today, Japanese soldiers also enjoy the power of this weapon invented by their allies.
The 7.92mm bullets poured down like a waterfall into the buildings that had been destroyed by the tank shells. In addition to splashing rubble and debris all over the sky, some stumps and broken arms were also thrown up from time to time.
When a fifty-round drum was finished, an infantry squad leader following the tank made a gesture to the soldiers aside. A soldier nodded and pulled out an M24 long-handled grenade from his waist.
After pulling the fuse, he paused for two seconds and then threw it out.
"boom!"
The grenade exploded as soon as it hit the ground. Taking advantage of the moment when the smoke started to rise, the squad leader and another soldier holding an MP40 submachine gun jumped up and rushed to the building. They fired randomly at the inside until
After firing a bunch of bullets, he poked his head inside.
"Okay, come here, all the devils inside are dead."
After hearing the squad leader's words, the soldiers at the back also came over and saw five or six corpses lying scattered in the room, as well as a blown-up Type 92 heavy machine gun.
A soldier with a bandage on his arm spat at the corpse, "Damn it, if it hadn't been for that turtle shell blocking the front, I would have taken my life away from you."
Another soldier also said with lingering fear: "Yes, these little devils are too insidious. They actually put up heavy machine guns in private houses. If it weren't for the armored vehicles following them, I'm afraid not even one of our squad would be able to escape."
"you do not say."
The soldiers also agreed.
Just now, when they followed the tank search and came to a crossroads, the window of a private house suddenly opened, and the Type 92 heavy machine gun showed its ferocious face. After a round of fire, two soldiers fell into a pool of blood on the spot. The surviving soldiers
Upon seeing this, he quickly hid behind the No. 4 tank.
The machine gunner was also a tough guy. After seeing the soldiers hiding behind the tanks, he still continued to shoot at the Panzer IV tank. The powerful 7.7mm bullets hit the armor of the Panzer IV tank, causing sparks to fly and jingle.
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However, his actions also angered the tank crew, and after one shot, the Japanese machine guns in the building were silenced.
After checking the building to make sure there were no remaining enemy lines, the squad leader ordered: "Brothers... listen to me. When we advance later, we must pay attention to using the buildings on the street to hide ourselves."
Either you hide behind the tank, there's no shame in that, but don't expose yourself recklessly like the two fools just now, or you'll only become a target for the Japanese. Do you understand?
"Understood!"
The soldiers nodded one after another.
Due to the rapid expansion of the militia, the army was filled with a large number of new soldiers, so the casualties of the army were still a bit high at the beginning. However, the battlefield is also the best teacher. After one or two small battles, the soldiers gradually matured.
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They also understood why during training, the commander repeatedly emphasized that during battle, one must always pay attention to the surroundings and observe the environment.
When attacking, you must conceal your body at all times, otherwise you will become a target of the Japanese. The two unlucky guys were stupidly exposed to the open space for a long time when passing through the intersection, and were hit by the Japanese machine guns.
Caught off guard.
"Everyone follow me...advance towards Southeast Street...the commander ordered us to capture the ammunition depot there!" After walking for a while, the group met the platoon leader, who also brought new orders.
Since Pingan County is at the forefront of contact with the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army, it has become an important stronghold for the Japanese army. It has enough weapons and ammunition to equip a regiment all year round. This is the information Gao Hongming had obtained in advance.
Regarding this ammunition depot, Gao Hongming's order was to find ways to occupy it as much as possible. He specially sent a company of troops for him. In order to prevent the desperate Japanese from jumping over the wall and blowing up the ammunition depot, he also specifically ordered that heavy weapons such as tanks should not be used.
What made him not arrive first was that the Japanese troops responsible for occupying the ammunition depot relied on the solid terrain to resist desperately. The attacking company launched several attacks but failed to capture the ammunition depot, and instead lost many people.
When he heard that the attack on the ammunition depot was blocked, Gao Hongming realized that he had not considered it. At the same time, he was a little angry and issued an order allowing the use of heavy weapons. In order to show his attention, the commander of the fourth battalion, Nong Tiancai, even rushed to the scene in person.
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When Nong Tiancai came to the outskirts of the ammunition depot, he was also shocked.
The Japanese army's ammunition depot was a solid courtyard. The outer walls were all made of four-layer thick red bricks, and four three-story small turrets were built at the four corners of the outer wall.
The condescending Japanese troops have a very clear view. No matter which direction the enemy attacks from, they can quickly detect it, and the machine guns in the turret will also strike the enemy mercilessly.
Several attacks by the Fourth Battalion and the Third Company just now were blocked by Japanese machine guns.
Looking at the corpses of several of his own soldiers lying on the empty street in front of him, Nong Tiancai was so angry that he cursed, "You damn little devil, it's just an ammunition depot. Why is it built so solidly? Are you going to use it as a coffin? Where are our tanks?"
, why haven’t you come yet?”
"Here it comes... Our tanks are here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, amidst a rumbling sound of metal friction, a Panzer IV tank painted iron gray appeared at the street entrance, followed by a group of soldiers behind the tank.
The tank attracted the attention of the defenders of the ammunition depot as soon as it appeared. The next moment, countless bullets poured into the tank.
The dense rain of bullets hit the armor of the tank, making a metal knocking sound like hail falling to the ground. Then the bullets were bounced in all directions, scaring the surrounding soldiers to quickly find a place to hide. These stray bullets were bounced off the armor.
But they don't make sense, they just fly everywhere, and people will die if they hit them.
Seemingly irritated by the actions of the defenders, the Panzer IV tank's turret rotated slowly and then paused. Then a flash of muzzle flash was seen, and even the 23.5-ton tank was pushed back by the recoil.
The 6.8-kilogram high-explosive warhead hit the turret more than 200 meters away from him at a speed of 385 meters per second.
In less than a blink of an eye, the turret that had been pouring out flames just now exploded as if it had been hit by a meteorite, and a corner of the entire turret was blown off...
PS: In the previous picture, the rank of the garrison captain of Ping'an County should have been major. After being reminded by readers, A Ding has changed it back.