Wang Xuexin emphasized again: "Captain, maybe you don't understand. Although I don't have high hopes for training them into skilled tank soldiers, they must at least be relatively skilled and not just treat the tank as a mobile artillery piece."
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Marcus hesitated for a moment and asked: "So, Comrade Leader, what is the standard of 'relative proficiency' you are talking about?"
Wang Xuexin thought for a moment and answered: "The tank team can coordinate very well, is proficient in shooting while traveling, and has initially mastered the tactics of infantry-tank coordination!"
Marcus looked at Wang Xuexin in surprise: "Comrade leader, how do you know that M4 tanks can shoot while moving?"
Only then did Wang Xuexin realize that he had spilled the beans.
Although it is no longer a secret that the "Sherman" can shoot while on the move, not many people know about it.
However, Wang Xuexin was able to make a decisive conclusion and even asked the tank crew to master the tactics of shooting while moving.
Of course this would surprise Marcus.
Wang Xuexin paused for a moment, then opened the information on the table and replied: "Isn't it written on it? This tank has a vertical stabilization system. I have heard of this theory from Mao Xiong Consultant, and they are also studying it, but
It hasn’t been realized yet! Could it be that...it can’t shoot while traveling?”
Wang Xuexin's explanation can be said to be flawless.
At this time, Mao Xiong's tank technology is no worse than Ying Jiang's, and Mao Xiong is even more advanced in some aspects.
So it's not surprising that the Furry Bear Consultants know this.
Marcus said "Oh" and then nodded: "You are right, Comrade Commander, the M4 can indeed shoot while moving, but..."
Marcus replied with a hint of embarrassment: "But even we haven't fully mastered this skill!"
This surprised Wang Xuexin.
But after thinking about it, I realized...the new recruits, these consultants sent by Yingjiang are also new recruits. Of course, they cannot fully master "shooting on the move".
Then Marcus asked strangely: "Comrade commander, why do you ask for shooting while marching? Aren't you on defense?"
After hearing this, Wang Xuexin understood that Marcus had always thought that the role of the Eighth Route Army tanks was to assist infantry defense on the defensive line.
No wonder Marcus thinks so.
At this time, the Eighth Route Army has stabilized its defense line. The next thing it has to deal with is the possible attack by the Japanese after the beginning of spring. So what else can it do besides defense?
Charge?
With no air superiority and a disproportionate artillery force, these thirty or fifty tanks are simply not enough.
This is one of the reasons why Marcus is very confident in training the Eighth Route Army tank soldiers... If it is just defense, then the tanks will hide in bunkers and fire from concealment, so there is no need for any coordination!
"No!" Wang Xuexin replied: "On the contrary, we focus on offense!"
Wang Xuexin believes that he should lower the tactical level of Yingjiang to another level... Coming from modern times, he always habitually thinks of Yingjiang as modern Yingjiang, but he does not know that at this time, Yingjiang's slightly larger battles require the sun to never set.
command.
Wang Xuexin couldn't explain it too clearly, because after all, Marcus was a soldier of Eagle Sauce. If the battle plan was revealed to him, one day if the news leaked out, I wouldn't know what to do with him.
Therefore, Wang Xuexin said: "I plan to adopt dynamic defense tactics!"
Marcus said "Oh" and nodded.
Yingjiang's armored forces had suffered losses from "dynamic defense" on the North African battlefield, and Marcus was certainly no stranger to this tactic.
Then Marcus said in embarrassment: "Comrade leader, if you want to achieve this level... it may be a little difficult!"
"If it's too late!" Wang Xuexin said: "At least let them shoot while marching, this is very important!"
Marcus nodded.
It's not too difficult to "shoot while moving".
Because "shooting on the move" and "tank team coordination" are actually the same thing.
Because modern tanks have dual stability...vertical stability and horizontal stability, the gunner does not need to have much coordination with the driver when aiming at the target, because no matter which direction the driver drives or even turns, the gunner is in the same position.
The absolute position will not change as the car body changes.
But it would be different if it only had "vertical stability" like the "Sherman".
This means that the tank can only remain stable in the vertical direction. If the ground is bumpy on one side or the tank turns or the direction of travel is not in the same straight line as the target, it may affect the gunner's aiming.
The result is that when the gunner wants to shoot, the driver must try to keep the vehicle body stable and reduce the speed to a tolerable range.
This may not sound difficult, but it only lasts for more than a month, and some of them have never been exposed to tanks at all, and they may even have motion sickness to deal with.
[To be honest, I have been using Yeguo to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. www. Android and Apple are available.]
"I'll give it a try!" Marcus replied: "I will try my best, but what the result will be...I can't guarantee it!"
Wang Xuexin didn't say anything. He couldn't ask too much from Marcus. After all, this was not his war nor Yingjiang's war.
Wang Xuexin could only shift the pressure to his own tank troops.
He gathered the tank troops and said a few words before leaving Yangdun Valley.
"No more nonsense!" Wang Xuexin said to the tank soldiers straight to the point: "You know how important our unit is. You are the only unit in the entire Daqingshan. In the future, all the burdens will fall on you! You have to face
It’s not just the enemy’s infantry and tanks, but probably also the enemy’s aircraft, are you afraid of them?”
"Don't be afraid!" the soldiers replied in unison.
This is sincere.
At this time, the Eighth Route Army only dreamed of driving tanks. This desire for advanced equipment was enough to cover up their fear of being unable to escape if the tank was destroyed, not to mention the pressure in a confined space.
Wang Xuexin praised "Very good!", and then continued: "However, it is one thing to not be afraid, and it is another thing to be able to complete the mission. What we want is that you live and complete the mission, and do your best to attack the enemy and protect them.
My comrade, if you want to do this, you know what to do, right?"
The commander of the tank battalion was still Gangzi. He stood up and replied: "I know, commander, please rest assured and promise to complete the training mission!"
The soldiers followed in unison: "Make sure to complete the training mission!"
Wang Xuexin patted Gangzi on the shoulder and said: "Not only the tank soldiers of our own army, but also the tank soldiers of the new regiment cannot be left behind. Do you understand?"
"clear!"
In fact, Wang Xuexin is still a little worried.
He had the urge to follow the training himself, but his current responsibilities prevented him from interfering too much on this level.
Wang Xuexin can only comfort himself: there will always be a day when he will grow up, and letting go may be a good thing!