Europeans during World War I were still very simple.
For example, when they conduct artillery bombardment, they always operate in strict accordance with military regulations. Before attacking, they must conduct long-term firepower preparations. When the bombardment stops, the troops begin to charge. There are not many tricks.
If the Chinese artillery were replaced, they would definitely be able to show off your skills, style, and personality. If you don't shoot, you will be in a state of ecstasy, and you can't be called good at shooting.
Just as the German artillery shelling extended from the forward position to the rear, the observer in the trench observed through the tall periscope that the Germans had moved to the scheduled starting position, so he blew the copper whistle in his hand hard.
Move quickly, move quickly, use ammunition to keep up.
Entering the position, Lieutenant Gars, the machine gun company commander, and Second Lieutenant Ian, the infantry company commander, led the soldiers into the position without any prompting from Qin Zhiyuan.
The most important thing is of course the heavy machine gun. The M1914 Hatchikes heavy machine gun, which weighs more than 46 kilograms, is divided into two parts: the gun body and the tripod. Four soldiers are carrying it and running like flying. Behind each machine gun team are two
Ammunition handlers, they pulled the heavy ammunition box out of the spiral staircase, then carried it on their shoulders and followed the machine gun team. They would go wherever the machine gun team went. In the battle later, they would be responsible for replenishing bullets for the machine gun.
If there are casualties in the machine gun team, they must make up for it in time.
Through the periscope of the trench, Qin Zhiyuan could see a vaguely pointed German helmet behind a parapet about 500 meters away, indicating that the Germans were ready to attack and could launch an attack at any time.
Hurry up and enter the position, use your shovel to repair your shooting position, and it is best to prepare a backup shooting position. Qin Zhiyuan ran back and forth in the trench, constantly reminding the Chinese workers in Chinese who were fighting positional warfare for the first time.
Take out your grenades, put them next to you, and throw them out when the Germans enter the 30-meter area. Don't forget the key to firing, smash them first and then throw them out. The F1 pear-shaped grenades equipped by the French army are the same as those of the Germans.
The firing method of the Type 24 wooden handle grenade is different. Qin Zhiyuan emphasized this point to prevent the Chinese workers from getting confused and throwing it away without starting fire.
Someone was ready to shout loudly to remind the Germans that they had launched an attack.
Qin Zhiyuan found a trench periscope and started observing.
I saw groups of murderous Germans bypassing the breastworks, forming an evacuated formation, and slowly coming this way.
They were still far away and did not rush to charge. They just half-hunched forward slowly. While they were always ready to use the terrain and features to avoid the French machine gun fire, they also had to pay attention to the position of their companions and try to keep the front line as tidy as possible.
It won't be confusing.
The first line array started about ten meters later, then the second, third, and fourth
This already has the meaning of a skirmish line.
Everyone on the French position has completed preparations. The riflemen simply arranged their shooting positions. While making it easier to draw their guns and protect themselves as much as possible, they also made it more comfortable to crawl or squat. They had all the weapons at hand.
Place the grenade and prepare to throw it out at the right time to knock the Germans off their feet.
The machine gunners have assembled their heavy machine guns. They are hiding behind a bunker made of sandbags, with only their heads exposed. The shooters have set the scale and are ready to fire at any time; the deputy shooters hold the bullet plates in their hands and are ready to load at any time.
; The observer and the commander are observing with binoculars. They are also responsible for the task of the assistant shooter. If the shooter and the assistant shooter are killed in action, they have to go up. If they are also killed, the two bomb supplyers
Go up.
There are also several Hotchkiss m1909 machine guns and Lewis light machine guns made by the British on the position. As for the Chauchat light machine gun, no one is willing to use it due to its serious failure rate and poor shooting effect. The m1909 also uses spring plates.
The working principle of the power bomb is similar to that of the m1914.
The Lewis light machine gun is more popular among soldiers because it uses a 47-round drum magazine and has better firepower sustainability.
The Lewis light machine gun has a very thick tube. If you look at it at first glance, you would think it is a water-cooled barrel. In fact, it is not. Because the patent for the water-cooled barrel is registered, the Lewis light machine gun uses an air-cooled barrel.
Inside the thick tube outside the barrel is the former heat sink, and the center wrapped by the heat sink is the real barrel. The outer layer of tubes is said to be equipped to extract air and accelerate cooling of the barrel, but later research proved that
, this condom is useless.
It cannot be said that it is useless. At least after shooting, you can hold the gun and run away at any time. If it is an ordinary air-cooled barrel, it can already be used to light cigarettes.
Although the Germans were not charging very fast, they were slowly approaching the French position.
Just about a hundred meters away from the French position, with a sharp whistle, the French position began to fire a volley.
At the moment of firing, the French position was like an evil dragon entrenched on the ground, with tongues of fire spitting out from every part of its body, mixed with the irresistible force of human violence, and it smashed towards the Germans.
The muzzle flash of a machine gun can shoot out more than half a meter long. The flame tongue of the heavy machine gun is still conspicuous, thick and long like a monster. Although the muzzle flash of the rifle is fleeting, it is shorter and more concealed, like a monster.
assassin.
Violent gunfire rang out, stimulating people's hearing, but sometimes when the soldiers were fully immersed, they couldn't hear the gunfire at all. They could only see the crosshairs on the muzzles and the enemies caught in the crosshairs. A faint smoke of gunpowder rose.
, mixed with the dust stirred up by the air vents of the muzzles, the entire position seemed to be boiling, making people's hearts beat faster and their blood surge.
Once they pick up the station, the officer's command actually does not play much role. Without the officer's supervision, the soldiers are firing bullets crazily and fighting to the death. Everyone knows very well that if the Germans rush to the position, everyone will only die in battle, so even if
Whether to escape or wait until the Germans are beaten back first.
Being in it, Qin Zhiyuan couldn't help but get into the shooting position. He squatted in the shooting position, his hand holding the barrel of the gun was as steady as a rock, and he kept pulling the bolt and pulling the trigger, knocking down each German in the charge.
on the way.
When the French started shooting, the crossfire showed great value. The Germans were knocked down in rows on the way to the charge just like the British in July. The dead died silently, and the pain of the serious injuries writhe.
Wailing loudly, he crawled to the nearest crater to escape with minor injuries.
After all, the Germans are fierce. They do not lack fighting spirit and are determined. Once they enter the battle, they will persevere to the end without hesitation. After being hit by crossfire, the German line has fallen into chaos and gaps have appeared, but according to the Germans
They avoided the bullets in the direction of the tracer bullets and used the terrain to advance forward in leaps and bounds despite the heavy casualties of the riflemen.
After reaching a distance of 50 meters, the Germans quickened their pace and sprinted in a running style. They shouted at the top of their lungs while charging, and their voices were clearly audible.
