My Head of the Huaxia Expeditionary Force

Chapter 432 "Greyhound"

M101, a long-lasting classic, the mainstay of the US artillery, this howitzer was the most supported artillery in the Yankees in World War II, and it also supported the Allies in large quantities, so it became the standard equipment of many countries after the war.

The gun has reliable performance, easy operation, and stable firepower. It is loved by artillerymen from all over the world. It is also equipped with a set of precision aiming and thrusting devices that were quite advanced at the time. The shooting accuracy of the M101 with this device is higher than that of similar howitzers of the same era. Not a lot.

Liao Mingyu is very satisfied with this heavy weapon. Although the troops are now equipped with Krupp 105mm howitzers, the arrogant "Miss Germany" is still inferior to the improved "American Girl" in terms of performance.

In the case that the caliber of weapons is not bad, the Yankees like to work hard on the shells. The M67 high-explosive grenade it fires has a total weight of 20 kilograms, and the killing radius has reached 20-30 meters. Some 150mm heavy guns too.

"700 points a course is not too expensive. It seems that the artillery unit needs a major refit." Liao Mingyu rubbed his chin and muttered.

It is necessary to fully unify the weapon model. In addition to the performance advantages, the logistics will have to rely on the Yankees in the future. At least the ammunition supply of the M101 howitzer is not as troublesome as the Krupp artillery, and it can save a lot of money on the system.

However, Smith did not specify how much weapons and equipment would be provided. The old guy didn't get off the plane when he arrived in Nankan, but directly flew to India, saying that he was going back to discuss the specific amount of assistance with Stilwell.

Before he left, the old guy made a promise that he would bring jaw-dropping weapons and equipment when he came next time. He might be suspected of bragging, but Liao Mingyu was looking forward to it.

"There is also a lottery draw for heavy equipment, hurry up, let's solve it together!"

"Heavy equipment is being extracted... Please wait... Congratulations to the host for obtaining the M8 wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicle. The combat weight of this vehicle is 7.8 tons. The maximum armor thickness of the turret is 25 mm, and the thickness of the body armor is 9 mm. There are 4 people in total... The redemption price is 850 points.

主要武器为1门37毫米M6反坦克炮，辅助武器为1挺7.62毫米M1919同轴机枪，1挺安装在开放式炮塔上的12.7毫米M2重机枪用作火力压制以及防空。M8轻型装甲车为六轮驱动，机动性能比较出色，最大越野速度48千米/小时，最大公路速度为90千米/小时，最大行程560公里，涉水深度为0.6米。”

Ok? M8 Greyhound?Liao Mingyu's eyes lit up, it was another good armored vehicle.

The reason why it is called Greyhound is because of its reliable mobility, its ferocious firepower, and its poor and thin armor.

During the terrible military manufacturing of the United States during World War II, at least 8 armored vehicles were produced.It has excellent road-speed passing ability and usable off-road performance, as well as the good lethality brought by the 37 anti-tank gun, which makes it a very hated object for the Germans.

Regardless of the thin skin of the Greyhound armored vehicle, although the armor protection is sacrificed, what it brings is its strong road mobility and high speed, so it is more suitable for reconnaissance purposes.

Each M8 armored car is equipped with a long-range wireless setup for providing reconnaissance intelligence to command.It is also equipped with a short-range radio to receive or command small groups of troops

The 37mm anti-tank gun equipped by Greyhound can fire at a maximum rate of fire of 20 rounds per minute, and its armor-piercing efficiency is not low. In terms of firepower, it can be said to be a typical small car anti-cannon, but it is extremely fierce as a scout vehicle.Even the mighty Tiger tank on the European battlefield was once defeated by the little Greyhound.

In the Battle of St. Viz, a Greyhound hidden in the bushes shot directly at the rear of the German Tiger II tank at close range.The commander of the Tiger II tank found out and tried to turn the turret to engage it.Taking advantage of its fast speed and quick turn, the Greyhound crew drove the car to only 25 meters away from the tank and fired three consecutive shells at the rear of the Tiger II, successfully destroying the Tiger II.

But this kind of incident is only an occasional phenomenon. The thinner armor makes the Greyhound not suitable for use as an offensive weapon. Its firepower can only deal with similar lightly armored vehicles and infantry.

However, there are no absolutes. In the Asian battlefield, due to the weak armor of Japanese tanks and armored vehicles, the 8mm gun that the M37 is equipped with has even become a sharp weapon against tanks.

"Hey, Chariot Camp has a new car, that boy Yuan Li finally doesn't have to complain anymore."

Liao Mingyu summed it up. Greyhounds are quite suitable for Southeast Asian battlefields. The Sdkfz251 half-track armored vehicles equipped in the early days are good, but their maneuverability is really poor, and they are very prone to failure in the rainforest environment. Yuan Li complained more than once that they are too delicate. , You have to maintain it after every action, otherwise you may have something wrong with it.

In contrast, the sturdy and durable M8 armored vehicle is not so delicate. It can perfectly match Sherman in combat, and it can also get away perfectly with good maneuverability and firepower during reconnaissance. It is simply not too good.

"Master System, give me 20 M8 Greyhounds and 10 Shermans first, and then build a light tank battalion. When all my tanks are in place, I can form an armored regiment."

“叮…20辆M8装甲侦察车与10辆M4A3E8坦克兑换成功，总计花费积分29000，剩余积分104650。”

"Well, let me see what else I can order..."

Lashio is still carrying the attack of the little devils, and some necessary logistical supplies are still needed. Liao Mingyu spent more than 5 points in exchange for ammunition and some firearms, fuel, medicine, etc. as supplements.

The main reason is that aerial bombs are consumed too quickly. During this period, Andre and Jamie will be dispatched almost every day. Their mission is to bombard the Japanese troops north of Lashio indiscriminately to support the frontline troops. effect.

Fortunately, Chennault had promised Liao Mingyu that the 14th Aviation Battalion was willing to fully support the 88th Army's operations in northern Myanmar. In two days, an aviation squadron would be on standby at Nam Khan Airport. The air force was not afraid of the Japanese army at all.

Looking at the shrinking balance again, someone's heart began to bleed again. Alas, spending money is easy and earning money is difficult. Apart from this, Liao Mingyu did not dare to continue other exchanges. Do you know how much military supplies he will support...

(End of this chapter)