As Liguschkov said, equip the sentries with big ears and let them listen for abnormalities in the air.
This measure was indeed an important measure for countries to early warn enemy aircraft before the birth of radar, especially during World War I. At that time, air defense weapons were fighter jets, anti-aircraft guns, and anti-aircraft machine guns. Early warning relied entirely on manpower. Sentinels heard it through their "big ears"
If something is abnormal, use a high-power telescope to stare at the area. When you see the black shadow, immediately report to the command post using a wired telephone or semaphore.
In the absence of early warning radar, this is undoubtedly the best measure. Hearing this, Yang Mingzhi was also very pleased.
"At least, rabbit ears can hear the special noises unique to airplanes in advance. Even if we knew ten minutes earlier, we could have made better air defense preparations."
Liguschkov affirmed the commander's judgment, but he was worried about the air defense situation of the troops, because the air defense firepower of the troops did not shoot down the enemy plane. He said bitterly: "I don't know whether it is because our firepower is too weak, or it is the enemy.
The aircraft are too strong. If the enemy sends out a large number of aircraft, we will not be able to shoot down even one, and we will be like blind boxers, with the only fate of being beaten unilaterally!"
"So, this is one of the reasons why I found you. As for our anti-aircraft weapons, I have some ideas, so we two old military engineers just came to have a chat."
"Hey, you can really afford me."
Liguschkov felt much relieved because of his anxiety. The commander now completely regarded himself as a military industrial worker, rather than a superior commander of the group army. The two workers sat down and chatted, and the psychological pressure disappeared.
The topic of air defense early warning continued. Based on his experience, Liguschkov determined that the ruins of Homnich were an excellent early warning station. Besides, it was also a military station and a radio relay station. Now let
It is not time-consuming for the defenders to add another task.
Following this idea, Yang Mingzhi suddenly became very ambitious. "I believe your rabbit ears can allow our army to detect enemy aircraft in advance, so you now have an additional task, which is to make more rabbit ears. According to your
I saw it twenty years ago and reproduce it for me!"
"As ordered!" Liguschkov had no reason to refuse. How could he let go of such an opportunity to make a contribution? Besides, in addition to early warning, he also had measures to strengthen air defense.
He asked Yang Mingzhi to take a rest here and drink a cup of black tea. He immediately sent someone to invite someone, and the whole process was a bit confusing.
Yang Mingzhi held the hot tea and waited for the arrival of the so-called "noble man".
After a while, a slightly fat man walked into the office.
"It's you! I recognize you!" Yang Mingzhi stood up and stared at the man who exuded the smell of gun oil.
This person was none other than the pilot Podovich! In Yang Mingzhi's impression, this person was a little thin.
"Okay, you don't have to salute! Podovich, since your car crashed, you have been working in the arsenal. You are obviously here, but I have ignored you! I can't believe that it seems that in the past few months,
Your food is very good, and you have gained weight!"
Podovic still looked serious: "Yes! Comrade Commander!"
"No need to be formal, I heard that you were the first person here in the arsenal to pick up a machine gun and shoot at enemy planes?!"
"Yes! Comrade Commander!"
"how do you feel?"
"Feeling?!" When Podovich came over, it was Liguschkov who asked him to make a report to the commander himself, which was what he had complained about in the internal meeting of the arsenal. Since the commander wanted to ask these questions, he also
He started talking excitedly.
"Comrade Commander! You asked me how I feel. I feel like enemy planes are like turtles! You know, I am a professional fighter pilot. I have shot down many enemy planes. I am familiar with how to aim and shoot at enemy planes. I am very confident.
, my bullet must have hit the enemy plane. As for being unable to shoot it down, I have nothing to say. This is not because my shooting skills are not good, it is just because my weapons are really bad.
We have to deal with air strikes. Is there an easier way to deal with it than shooting down enemy planes?
We need reliable anti-aircraft machine guns. In my opinion, the large number of German-made MG34 captured by our army are excellent anti-aircraft machine guns! We can connect two or four in parallel! And the ammunition chains should also be connected, such as one
The larger ammunition box can hold up to 2,000 rounds when connected to the chain!"
He just came over and said this, obviously he came prepared.
When Yang Mingzhi heard this, he slapped his thigh and stood up: "It seems that you must tell me these suggestions! I am very happy. Then eight MG34s! Eight MG34s in parallel!"
Podovich was stunned: "Eight alliances? Have you really decided on eight alliances? Ah, you also support my suggestion?"
"right!"
"However, Commander, you should know very well that shooting in the air is a waste of bullets, and even an eight-gun regiment may not necessarily shoot down the enemy plane after pouring bullet casings all over the place!"
"Why don't I know this! Unless our bullets and artillery shells have eyes! We have no choice but to consume a lot of ammunition to shoot down enemy planes. Human lives are more important than ammunition."
On this issue, Yang Mingzhi knew that he had no reason to save ammunition. In this era when VT fuzes have not yet been used in actual combat, whether it is ground or sea air defense, anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns, they must rely on the dense firepower brought by high rates of fire.
The barrage formed a powerful fire net, causing enemy aircraft that dared to approach to be smashed into pieces by shrapnel.
There is only one Deshka heavy machine gun in the Guerrilla Republic, and the ammunition reserve of this 12.7 mm caliber is really limited! The heavy machine gun ordered by Timoshenko to be airdropped has not even been put into actual combat. It was placed in the ammunition depot.
corner.
Come to think of it, this machine gun really doesn't have much use at the moment. The Soviet Union manufactured a large number of such large-caliber machine guns, and they were widely transformed into anti-aircraft anti-aircraft machine guns. All of this is based on the stable supply of a large number of 12.7 mm bullets, and the guerrilla republic simply ran out of ammunition.
Sorry!
The only one that can be used as an anti-aircraft machine gun is the German MG34. After all, the reason why this general-purpose machine gun is versatile is its 1,200 rounds/minute rate of fire, even if it is prepared for air defense!
Yang Mingzhi paused and continued: "Last time the Germans blew up our airport, so the superiors became very passive in airdrops. If the airport still existed, we could take off and land transport planes here! What a pity.
Therefore, we must not be passive when it comes to the enemy’s future air strikes! Besides, we have also captured a large number of machine gun ammunition from the Romanians. These are Mauser ammunition common to the MG34. At this stage, we definitely have no shortage of 7.92mm ammunition!”
"In this case, the arsenal can indeed quickly convert the machine guns in stock into anti-aircraft machine guns!" Liguschkov patted his chest, "Weld a bracket, connect eight machine guns in parallel, and integrate the trigger mechanism. Even!" said
At this point, he also had a whim: "We can even set up the bracket on the jeep, so that when an enemy plane appears, my anti-aircraft vehicle can quickly move around!"
"Then do it!" Yang Mingzhi trembled with excitement and said casually: "I order the arsenal to make me eight eight-unit anti-aircraft machine guns in the shortest possible time!"
Yang Mingzhi, who was in high spirits, immediately wrote down the technical and tactical indicators he needed:
There are four boats on the left and right of the eight-gun machine gun, arranged in an arc.
Each machine gun has two thousand rounds in its magazine belt.
A system for adjusting the shooting angle and direction is required.
Install the mechanical aiming mechanism.
Just these few technical indicators were enough to amaze Liguschkov and Podovich. They could see that the commander had indeed asked the arsenal to produce the machine gun in accordance with real anti-aircraft machine gun standards.
I have already boasted, and now I refuse, even if I am hesitant, I am violating the commander's order.
Liguschkov gritted his teeth again: "I promise to complete the mission!"