the world is at stake

Lieutenant Cook, who was observing from the opposite side, also sighed.In his opinion, the battle of less than half an hour in front of him was a small scene not worth mentioning. At most, he called the battalion headquarters and asked the air force to deliver supplies to the trapped Seventh Regiment.

But now the entire Changjin Lake is full of similar small scenes, the positions of the two sides are intertwined, and they are testing each other.It seems that no one can bite anyone.

An hour after the battle, Schmidt was approved to climb up to Height 1519 under the leadership of a volunteer platoon leader.He pointed to the top of the mountain that had been cut off by artillery fire, and asked, "Aren't you occupying the commanding heights?"

The platoon leader shook his head and said to Zhao Glasses, who was translating, "The mountain is too dangerous. Dozens of comrades have died there. Fortunately, we have a lot of walkie-talkies, and now the observation post is placed on the mountainside.

I can only show you for half an hour, because the American fighter planes will definitely drop incendiary bombs later.That thing is more insidious than a cannonball. "

Chapter 46

"Comrades, although we are now well equipped, we must not lose the revolutionary tradition of being brave and good at fighting. Recently, some soldiers have not acted resolutely enough, and they are hesitant and afraid in the face of fighters.

This is not worth it.

Let's hold a small meeting tonight, everyone will criticize and self-criticize, and we must be unified in thinking.First of all, starting with me, I want to review the bad mistakes that have emerged during my two days of leading the team.Comrades can supervise. "

In the wilderness around Dead Eagle Ridge, in the warm and cold night, about half of the volunteer soldiers of the squad huddled in a hastily built nest, and the deputy squad leader took the lead in ideological mobilization.

In order to understand the situation on the front line, Schmidt quietly ran around several tunnel positions around Dead Eagle Ridge throughout the day.He didn't go back at night, and spent the night in the anti-blasting cave with Zhao Glasses.

The anti-blasting holes dug through the mountain are much better than those on the traffic line, with large space and special support structures.It's just that the air inside is poor, turbid and not ventilated.

Half of the soldiers in the squad had not yet had their turn to be on duty, and they were huddled in the nest outside the tunnel to rest.Schmidt felt that he was not breathing well in the tunnel, so he ran to the entrance of the cave and heard the conversation of these soldiers.

"What are these soldiers talking about?" Schmidt asked Zhao Glasses.He felt that these peasant-born fighters in front of him seemed to be cultivating their qualities. They were rigid, but they were different from the German army.

Zhao Glasses listened for a while, and said with a wry smile: "Our troops are actually very diverse, except for some who joined the army voluntarily, there are also many liberation fighters who were transformed from the uprising in the previous civil war.

The advantage of this group of people is that they are hard-working, obedient and obedient. The disadvantage is that they are uneducated and lazy.If the ideological work is relaxed a little, they will resume their bad habits in the old army. "

In the dead of night, the squad deputy who was having a small meeting lowered his voice, "The battle during the day is a typical example. I have fought for more than ten years, and suddenly found that I can't fight anymore.

In the past, we only had a few old broken guns, and we were very happy to be able to hold the "[-]-type", and dared to fight the enemy's tanks with four grenades in our pockets.

Now it has suddenly changed. What you hold in your hands is the authentic German Mauser 98K rifle. In the past, only the troops of Lao Jiang's direct line could use it.

I used this MP44 assault rifle, and I shot it far and hard, and the firepower was comparable to that of a light machine gun.The company has an extra firepower platoon, including heavy machine guns and mortars, which can provide us with reinforcements at any time, which makes people feel very happy.

In the past, when the enemy drove a tank to break through, we really had nothing to do.You can only deploy more defenses on the top of the hill, repeatedly compete for the commanding heights with the enemies who break out and respond, and try to get close to the enemy tanks and throw anti-tank grenades.

If the enemy is determined to break out of the encirclement, no matter how many people we die, they will not be able to stop them.A single shot of artillery fire and bombing can blow up the circle of firepower we have racked our brains to lay out.

It's good now, the artillery came directly on the field, and the tank was stopped by dozens of shells, and the enemy did not dare to break into the encirclement.We infantry don't need to go up at all, just watch from a distance, and clean up the battlefield afterwards, so we don't have to work hard at all.

This battle is so comfortable. "

Hearing the unknown squad deputy describe the situation on the battlefield, Schmidt whispered: "This low-level non-commissioned officer is good. He can mobilize the soldiers' emotions. He can explain the situation clearly in a few words. It is worth cultivating."

Zhao Glasses was also pleased with what he heard, and said with a smile, "Our cadres are all pretty good."

The class deputy who was speaking changed the topic again, "The conditions are good, but our minds are paralyzed, and we dare not rush.

The enemy's retreat several times today is a great opportunity, but we didn't keep up.Obviously he could kill a few more enemies, but let them go.

If we don’t kill those enemies today, they will attack us tomorrow.

I regret it in my heart, I feel sorry for the canned food we eat every day, sorry for the thick winter clothes on my body, sorry for the cashmere boots and cowhide gloves under my feet.

Chiang Kai-shek's Central Army isn't so well-equipped either. Our whole body is worth at least five hundred oceans.In the past, the big landlords could not afford such money.

There are also those shells, the small 37 shells cost dozens of dollars, and the large 155 shells cost hundreds or thousands.In order to make us sacrifice less, Chairman Mao really spent money.

We all come from bitter backgrounds. If it weren't for the Communist Party, we don't know where we would have died.But today's results that can be obtained have not been obtained, it is too inappropriate, and must be reviewed. "

The squad deputy babbled so much that he actually made several soldiers cry.

Zhao Glasses relayed in a low voice, Schmidt was completely stunned.The latter was puzzled: "During the day, the Seventh US Marine Regiment launched at least five continuous attacks, each of which became more violent.

Because the pursuit is not resolute enough, and you are afraid of the enemy's artillery counterattack, your non-commissioned officer will review it?Even the German army would not have such a request. "

"Yes. Not only do you have to review, but you have to review every day, and you have to summarize every day."

Zhao Glasses smiled bitterly and relieved.

"In the early days of our army's establishment, we were often in a situation of insufficient equipment, insufficient supplies, insufficient training, and insufficient ammunition.

Being able to maintain combat effectiveness and cohesion in an extremely difficult environment depends on never-ending experience summarization and ideological work.

Didn't you wonder why our engineers learn so quickly?In fact, our troops are all like this. We must maintain a strong learning ability at all times, otherwise how can we beat the enemy who has the upper hand? "

Ah... this is the ideological work of the political commissar, right?

But that low-ranking non-commissioned officer is not a political commissar.

Schmidt still didn't understand, and muttered in German, "This is more Soviet than the Soviets." After a while, he revised his judgment, "No, the Soviets are not like that either."

German 'Hans' does not understand what is called 'spiritual atomic bomb'.This term, which was ridiculed in later generations, is a necessity to correspond to the reality at present—the material conditions are not as good as the enemy, so we can only fight spiritually.

Zhao Glasses was also very emotional.

Not to mention the small squad officer on the front line, even Shiji realized that the troops would not fight after the shotgun was replaced.

In the past, the bold interspersed encirclement was our army's trump card, and the melee and night combat mobile warfare was the magic weapon for defeating the enemy.The U.S. military always wondered, how could a light infantry have the courage to run deep into itself?

But now that the Volunteer Army has more equipment, its mobility is worse. It can't rely on iron feet to scurry in the mountains. Instead, it begins to fight against the enemy in the mountains.

Americans are more than happy to do this kind of thing.

But throwing away modern equipment is putting the cart before the horse, so Shiji has already begun to sum up experience and lessons, and explore how to fight under modern conditions.

Using the pressure of the enemy as a driving force, the whetstone of the U.S. military will sharpen an invincible blade.

"Zhiji's idea is very simple. We still need to move, even in the mountains and fields of North Korea. All commanders and fighters should not have the idea of ​​fighting with firepower. They must tear apart the enemy's defense line during the movement."

What Zhao Glasses said made Schmidt's eyes light up, "Do you want to fight a blitzkrieg in the mountains?"

'Blitz' is a strong word.

"Hehe, the mountains are definitely not comparable to the plains. But use self-propelled artillery to tear through the enemy's defenses, use light armored combat vehicles to launch assaults, take advantage of the infantry division's mobile advantages in the mountains, and cut into the enemy's rear to divide and encircle."

Zhao Glasses grinned and made a movement of cutting meat with his hands, "In the past, we were poorly equipped, and we couldn't break through the enemy's defenses with just ideas. Now it is possible to concentrate our firepower in one place.

Who stipulated that the Chinese cannot give the Americans a blitzkrieg?We are not convinced, so we are going to try it. "

Schmidt heard an eye-opening understanding, although he didn't seriously work on the staff drawing.But what he has seen so far is that the Volunteer Army is indeed making adjustments after being strengthened with equipment.

Especially after the self-propelled artillery of various calibers is equipped with troops, it can indeed provide strong artillery support for the front line during movement.

The Americans have firepower, but they are unwilling to disperse their forces into the mountains.Give up the seemingly high mountains to the volunteers who are more able to endure hardships.

The former is really a habit of pushing firepower flatly, and he is unwilling to move when he leaves the vehicle.Getting them to climb a mountain is harder than killing them.

If it had been in the past, Schmidt must have felt that it was too delusional to engage in a blitzkrieg with the US military. This is something that the German army has fallen short of. Can the Chinese do it?

But after seeing the more and more proficient fighting methods of the volunteers in the mountains, Schmidt felt that there was something wrong with this matter.The Chinese played the light troops too well.

"When are you going to do it?" Schmidt felt that this was at least a campaign-level military operation, not a small fight between several divisions and armies.

"There is still a lack of self-propelled artillery. We need a few more battalions of large-caliber self-propelled artillery." Zhao Glasses said with a wry smile, "We also need to prepare enough artillery shells to be able to fight continuously for at least half a month."

"Half a month?"

Schmidt fought in Europe for several years and saw many bloody and brutal battles.He shook his head violently, "If you really want to fight a big war, you must at least prepare the logistical supplies to sustain the offensive for half a year. We suffered a lot for this in Moscow."

At this moment, in Dayu-dong in North Pyongan Province, North Korea, Zhisi moved here.

This is a small town only a few tens of kilometers away from the frontline troops.There is a mine on the hills around the town, and there are several independent houses and tool sheds outside the mine.The deep mines became Shiji's natural shelter.

Mr. Peng held a meeting and invited the commanders of the various departments of the Shangzhi Division to discuss the current battle situation.Director Jiang of the Zhisi Intelligence Department held a thin wooden stick and pointed to the sand table to explain.

"North Korea has many mountains, rough roads, and limited bridge loads. Even the relatively flat west side is not suitable for heavy armored troops to attack.

According to the response of the frontline troops, the forty tons of 'Black Panther' tanks are useless.This is as true for the enemy as it is for us.

In addition, long-range heavy cannons are also difficult to use in mountainous areas, but troops generally praise the 120mm and 82mm mortars on board.

We used the US military M3 half-track armored vehicle to install the Soviet PM38 mortar. The weight of the whole vehicle is less than ten tons, and the range of nearly six kilometers is completely sufficient in mountainous areas.

However, the army also reported that the M3 mortar vehicle has no armor and has poor survivability in the face of enemy artillery fire. It is hoped that subsequent modifications can be strengthened.

The Intelligence Department conducted research on the front line and concluded that the guns should be installed on the vehicle as much as possible.Appropriate armor protection is enough, but the gun must be strong enough to penetrate the enemy's tank on the opposite side.

Also... it would be nice to have night vision installed universally. "

After Mr. Peng and others listened, they discussed in low voices with each other.

A 'Hans' deputy chief of staff wearing thick glasses suddenly raised his voice and shouted through the interpreter:

"I propose to get several modification production lines from the GDR, recruit thousands of German technicians to set up factories in the Northeast, and refit a batch of self-propelled artillery that is urgently needed by the front.

In fact, artillery can be easily solved by itself, but the most difficult solution is oil.If Germany had sufficient high-grade fuel back then, the Third Reich would never have failed. "

The translator only relayed the first half of the sentence, and dared not say the second half at all.

Oil, what a problem.

Chapter 47 Information Wins

Dayu Cave, Zhisi.

The headquarters is located in the mine pit, the ground is paved with tracks, and the walls of the cave are rugged.

The wattage of the light bulbs for lighting is not enough, and the light is dim.This is not a vegetable market. Except for the necessary noise of work, it is quite quiet, and it echoes when you walk and talk.

The environment in the cave is not complicated, but there will be guard posts at intervals, and different personnel can only go to different areas.

After the war situation meeting, Director Jiang of the intelligence department walked through the winding tunnel and entered the most heavily guarded place in Zhisi. center.

There is no sign outside this area, not even a person in sight, but there are a lot of cables running into it.Only when you walk inside can you find the guards on duty 24 hours a day, as well as the hot air.

To enter here, Shan Youzhi's certificates are not valid, and he must have a single entry and exit permit approved by the intelligence department.Every time the inner guard had to call Director Jiang to confirm.

This is Shiji's 'nerve center', and you can hear the hum of current when you get close, like a high-power transformer.There are ventilation ducts inside to dissipate heat, but the temperature is still much higher than outside.

This information center did not exist originally, but after Zhou Qingfeng provided a field command communication system, Zhisi temporarily established this small organization.

It is impossible to make a computer with electronic tubes. It can calculate tens of thousands of times per second, and consumes a lot of power. However, its functions have shocked PLA commanders and fighters at all levels who have been fighting for many years.

In front of Director Jiang is a mobile cabinet that looks like a wall, which can be easily carried by vehicles.Its core is an electronic clock accurate to microseconds, which is used for radio time service to other units in different regions of the system.

With a unified time, things will be easier to handle.

Many of the radio stations provided by Zhou Qingfeng have built-in functions.

For example, encrypted positioning communication is sent, and the time difference is determined by radio receivers arranged in different areas of hundreds of kilometers.The specific data is then sent back to the information center by the cable for a trigonometric function calculation, and the specific location of the sender can be known.

The error probability is about [-] meters, which is already very high positioning accuracy at present.

When marching and fighting, it is very important to know where the various ministries are.In the past, it was only possible to rely on the troops to get a map to judge, which was easy to make mistakes.

Originally, Zhisi could only know the approximate location of a certain division, and regiment-level troops had to rely on division-level units to report.But now it is also very clear where a certain regiment is, and if necessary, it can even know where a certain battalion is.

Positioning is just a small feature.

In the early days of entering the dynasty, Zhisi was directly under the command of four logistics divisions, four artillery divisions, eighteen infantry divisions, plus railway and engineering units.

This is only the size of the No.13 Corps.When the Ninth Corps enters the DPRK in November, the staffing will be doubled.

Zhisi has dozens of radio stations lined up for radio communication alone, requiring a large number of operators and staff to participate in it, and telegram encryption and decryption are heavy work.

Now that there is a dedicated communication module, even if the amount of calculations is only tens of thousands per second, the communication staff is much more relaxed, and the operation is also easy-early computers did not have suitable input and output devices, but the machine sent by Zhou Qingfeng is different.

Keyboards and monitors are not technologies that have been around for more than 50 years. The key is to keep up with the thinking—you can leave the punched paper tapes aside, and those things are here to torture people.

After the information center was put into use, Mr. Peng found that his telegram communication with the front line was much faster, and the delay was shortened from more than half an hour in the past to five or six minutes.

Emergency telegrams can even be sent instantly, as if communicating by wire.

But handling telegrams is just a trivial matter, and assisting in combat is the most important thing.

Combining the information center with the radar network, knowing the position of one's own anti-aircraft artillery and knowing the position of the enemy aircraft is also a matter of function calculation-it is enough to order the anti-aircraft artillery to focus on a certain angle and a certain height.

If it goes a step further, the antiaircraft artillery regiment is also equipped with a fire control computer, which can independently calculate the coordinates of a single antiaircraft artillery, and the air defense efficiency will be higher.

Now that the number of volunteer artillery is rapidly expanding, this system can also be used to command artillery operations - allowing multiple artillery units with different ranges and trajectories in different regions to focus on the same target.

This was not possible in the past.

During World War II, dozens or even hundreds of artillery pieces were crowded in the same bombardment position to fire, so as to achieve the effect of firepower coverage.This not only brings inconvenience in logistics and transportation, but once discovered by the artillery of the opponent, the fun will be great.

Positioning, navigation, communication, command, this is the role of the information center.

Director Jiang, who was on a routine inspection, walked around the cabinet twice happily, recalling in his mind the East German officer's description of World War II - the American artillery fire always came fast and hard.

I didn't know how the opponent did it before, but now not only the truth is revealed, but even the volunteers themselves have similar abilities-in fact, the "Brotherhood" only shipped some pornographic magazines, and the US military currently does not have such black technology.

But Director Jiang didn't know.