The 37 mm machine gun is actually an enlarged version of the Maxim heavy machine gun. The ordinary Maxim heavy machine gun has a caliber of 11.43 mm, and the enlarged version of the Maxim heavy machine gun has a caliber of 37 mm. This gun will make a "bang bang" sound when shooting.
Because of its sound, it is also called the "pop gun". It is more convenient to move than the artillery used by the British army and is also very powerful. It is a rare heavy firepower for the Boer coalition. In the Battle of Ladysmith, the British army suffered a heavy blow.
It’s enough to suffer from the "bang bang gun".
While Rock was waiting for fire support, Henry was also suffering.
"Oh, is this how you annihilated the Boer guerrillas? It seems that you are very lucky. You probably met a group of real Boers." The major said sarcastically, looking at Henry with disdain in his eyes.
Boer means peasant, and the major also made a pun. While mocking Henry, he was also mocking the possibility that Henry was killing good people and taking credit for it. This kind of thing is not uncommon. The Boer coalition was originally composed of farmers, and many of them even wore uniforms.
No, they are at most a militia. When they put down their guns, the Boer coalition soldiers are no different from ordinary Boer farmers.
After mocking Henry, the major turned his eyes and saw a row of figures behind the parapet of the starting position. He suddenly became angry: "A group of cowardly cowards, Captain Henry, order your men to move forward, otherwise you and your
All subordinates will be punished by military law."
In the view of the major, Rock and the others are afraid of the enemy now, which will be punished by death on the battlefield. The British army emphasizes courage and discipline, and any act of fear will be severely punished by military law.
"They are not cowards, Mr. Major. Please respect those who have just died. They also fought for the British Empire." Henry glared at him, having never hated a person so much.
"The British Empire needs fearless warriors, not cowards. Look at what your people have done. They have absolutely no tactical literacy. Is this how you annihilated the Boer guerrillas? No one expected you to annihilate them.
Boer guerrillas, please think carefully before making up lies." The major was also unkind to Henry, and now Henry is considered a public enemy of the military.
"I've already told you, you can interrogate the prisoners, and they will tell you everything." Henry blushed, took two steps closer to the major, clenched his fists, and was already on the verge of explosion.
"I will!" The major refused to give in and roared face to face with Henry.
"Lock marked the Boers' machine gun positions and told the artillery to kill them." Phyllis broke the deadlock, her voice still clear.
"Damn nobles!" The major glanced at Henry with envy and muttered in a low voice.
This is the standard British person. He talks about integrity and curses nobles, but the envy in his eyes says it all.
Putting aside his arrogance and prejudice, the major still had basic military literacy, and the quality of the British artillery was also good. Soon, the artillery unit launched another fire attack on the Boer coalition position according to the position marked by Rock.
After the round of shelling just now, Rock already had a general understanding of the level of the British artillery, so as soon as the sound of the artillery started, Rock and the others took the initiative to leave the parapet and move towards the slope in the two o'clock direction. p>
"They are indeed a bunch of trash. They left the starting position before the bombardment stopped. Even if they don't die under the guns of the Boers, they will die in the fire of their own people. Stop shooting, stop shooting." The major had his own judgment on the situation.
There was no intention of taking the opportunity to kill Rock and the others. As soon as Rock left the starting position, the major ordered the artillery to cease fire.
Henry also didn't understand why Rock and the others had to leave the starting position while the bombardment was in progress. This could easily cause accidental damage. If the matter could be solved with artillery, the British would never risk human lives. Before every attack,
The British artillery will conduct a fire attack for at least half an hour.
However, Phyllis somewhat understood why Locke did what he did, so Phyllis was resolute: "We can't stop, we must give Locke enough fire cover."
The major turned back to look at Phyllis coldly and ignored her at all.
Unlike the controversial artillery, Rock at the foot of the mountain is in a dilemma. Rock does not know what happened to the artillery position, but the artillery stopped shelling, which immediately put the advancing commandos into great danger. At this time, if the Boer coalition forces
If you open fire, Rock and the others will definitely suffer huge casualties. Don't underestimate the marksmanship of the Boers. They are also known as "everyone is a sharpshooter".
Fortunately, the Boers did not expect that this fire attack by the British artillery would be so anticlimactic. The artillery attack stopped just two minutes after it started. This was completely different from the previous style of the British artillery.
With almost no danger, Rock led the commandos to successfully reach the scheduled slope.
At this time, the real battle has just begun.
Rock waited for a moment to confirm that the shelling had stopped, and then made a gesture to the heavy machine gun position behind the parapet: "Once again, use the alternate cover of the terrain to advance, and always pay attention to the Boers above. If you find the Boers, first attack them."
Kill him and then move forward——"
Following Rock's order, the heavy machine guns began to suppress fire. Rock led the commandos to launch an attack from the other side of the Boer coalition position.
Thanks to the rugged rocks on the hillside, Rock and the others do not lack cover. Although it is safer to advance through alternate cover, the speed will definitely be slower. In the eyes of the major, all this is a sign of timidity.
"Cowards, they are simply a group of cowards. Damn it, they have tarnished the glory of the Imperial Army. They should all be sent to a military court." The major cursed, wishing he could rush forward and use his pistol to force the commandos to carry out an honorable charge.<
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"We're just the police, we're not the Imperial Army in the first place." Henry was frightened. Rock and the others were now in great danger. If they were not careful, they would lose everything: "What's more, they have been moving forward and have not stopped.
In front of you, you, the guy sitting in the rear bunker, what qualifications do you have to accuse them?"
"Asshole, you are too presumptuous!" The major was so embarrassed by Henry's spray that he turned around to confront Henry.
"You are just like a bastard. We are the police. We should not be here in the first place. But now we have to charge on your behalf, and we have to bear the insult of you bastard. If you are capable, go and take down the Boer position. What on earth is that?"
Who is incompetent?" Henry broke the pot. Since he has offended someone, he should offend even more severely.
"That's enough. The most important thing now is the ongoing battle, isn't it? You have time to argue, so why not see who kills more Boers?" Phyllis really couldn't bear it.
If this lady releases her natural instinct, she can squirt better than men.
***The author has something to say***
There is really an update, it’s not an April Fool’s Day prank——