America 1881: They Call Me Legend

After Chen Jianqiu gave the order to develop the tank, the research team did not disappoint him.

Since the general direction has been determined, they came up with a plan in less than half a year, and at the same time solved many problems such as movement, heat dissipation in the warehouse and smoke emission.

Again, there is no problem that a high bonus cannot solve. If there is, it will be doubled.

The newly established "Roswell Tractor Factory" took another half a year to produce 40 tanks one after another, 30 of which were put into this battle.

The reason is also a bit embarrassing.

Because only 30 tank drivers and crews have completed combat training.

"Sir, we are approaching the state border. According to the previous investigation report, there should be enemy troops deploying defense here. Should we stop the frontline troops for a while?"

Behind the tank, Li Sifu was riding a horse, listening to the adjutant's report.

In front of them are well-trained Chinese soldiers.

These soldiers are located about 40 meters behind the tank, and a tank is followed by about 30 to 40 soldiers.

This distance ensures that after the tank pulls out the firepower of the opposite position, they can keep up with the consolidated position in time, and at the same time they will not be accidentally injured by the tank itself.

Moreover, when the enemy tries to get close to the tank and throw Molotov cocktails or stick explosives to destroy the vehicle (although the enemies they are facing now will certainly not do this), the soldiers behind can also provide timely protection.

This is the most basic infantry-tank coordinated tactical formation, and a few months are basically enough for them to practice to this level.

However, it should be more than enough to deal with the opponent.

"No, don't stop, crush any enemy who dares to block us." Li Sifu adjusted his hat and said sternly.

However, his heart is not as calm as his expression.

Even if he wanted to stop the tank in front of him now, he couldn't stop it.

There is no radio on the tank, and he can't transmit sound for thousands of miles, so he can only let the drivers of this row of tanks run freely.

Compared with the ruthless Li Sifu, the opposite commander, Lieutenant Colonel Huntington, was a little panicked.

"Attack! Attack! Stop them!"

On the first line of defense, the lieutenant colonel roared.

The stunned soldiers hurriedly picked up the guns in their hands, unbolted the guns, and started shooting at the "steel monsters" not far away.

However, they did not have armor-piercing shells with steel cores.

The bullet hit the armor plate of the tank, making a "jingling" sound, not even leaving a pit.

These tanks are not fast, but they are unstoppable.

They easily smashed the temporary wooden piles and barbed wire into pieces, and moved on.

Lieutenant Colonel Huntington was a little desperate.

But even more desperate is yet to come.

A tank appears to have spotted them.

The coaxial machine gun installed on the turret began to roar, and sprinkled bullets on the marine soldiers in front.

When the second and third tanks joined the firing ranks, the first line of defense of the Marine Corps completely collapsed.

"'Luring the enemy deep'! Retreat to the second line of defense!" Huntington gave an order while bending over and retreating along the traffic trench to the rear.

Yet his soldiers didn't need his orders at all.

They were all terrified by those invulnerable steel monsters, running faster than rabbits.

The effect of "luting the enemy deep" is very good, because the front line has completely become a rout.

The commander in charge of the second line of defense looked puzzled at the panic-stricken soldiers coming from the traffic trenches.

According to the previous deployment, these soldiers should retreat to the second line of defense, and then fight side by side with them.

But this group of people passed him without looking back, and fled towards the rear.

While running away, he shouted:

"Run! The monster is coming!"

The commander was just about to catch someone with a gun to his head to ask what happened.

Then, he saw his officer, Lieutenant Colonel Huntington, get out of the traffic trench in a panic.

In fact, the lieutenant colonel was also preparing to run.

But when he looked up and saw the heavy machine guns on the second line of defense, he suddenly recovered from his shock.

These heavy machine guns are his confidence.

Huntington straightened his crooked hat, took out his gun and fired a shot into the sky:
"No one is allowed to run! I will shoot anyone who runs away!"

The deserters who were close to the lieutenant colonel were temporarily detained by this shot and began to garrison in place.

The second line of defense began firing.

With the addition of heavy machine guns, the firepower of the defense line has become much fiercer. With the addition of fortifications, it seems to be evenly matched with the opponent.

"Sir! Sir! Look, the other side has stopped!" The adjutant lying on the edge of the trench excitedly said to Huntington who only dared to show his eyes.

Not far from them was a position of heavy machine guns, firing continuously at the tanks.

Upon hearing this, Huntington quickly picked up the binoculars.

A tank rushing to the front suddenly stopped for some reason.

The lieutenant colonel was pleasantly surprised.

Malfunction?broke down?Or was the driver killed?
But soon, they realized something was wrong.

The turret of the tank was turning slowly, as if searching for some target.

Not long after, the turret stopped turning.

Its muzzle was facing the machine gun impressively.

"boom!"

A loud bang.

A shell hit the position where the machine gun was.

The howitzer converted from a 75mm field gun is very powerful.

The machine gunner, the ammunition man, the machine gun, the bunker, and Huntington's last confidence were blasted into the sky at the same time.

"Retreat! Retreat! Don't defend! Can't fight!" The lieutenant colonel roared loudly, turned his head and ran.

Since the supreme commander decided to run away, the entire line of defense was basically defeated.

The soldiers of the Marine Corps threw away their helmets and armor, and didn't even care about bringing any heavy weapons.

They were chased by tanks for about ten kilometers before stopping.

The reason for stopping is also very simple.

The dispersed Marines discovered that this Chinese unit was not aimed at them at all.

After crushing their defenses, the force headed east without even looking at them.

Naturally, Huntington didn't have the guts to gather his troops anymore, and stopped Li Sifu and his army, so he could only watch them advance towards Fort Stockton.

At the same time, the battle for Fort Stockton also entered a fierce state.

Major Harrison firmly believed that as long as two waves of people took turns suppressing the Chinese in the stronghold, even if the firepower was a little worse than that of the opposite side, they would be exhausted.

After all, the number of people on his side is superior, while the stronghold on the opposite side is isolated and helpless.

What's more, they are still surrounded by enemies.

Regarding the tactics of the Texas National Guard, the way Lin Sanshan chose to deal with it was to stop spending ammunition aimlessly with the opponent.

He ordered the soldiers in the defensive position to stop firing and take cover.

There was no movement in the Chinese stronghold, but the commanders of the National Guard in several directions couldn't bear it anymore.

The militiamen to the south launched another charge on the stronghold.

But when they entered a place about 100 meters away from the south of the Chinese position, the gunfire on the opposite position was remembered again.

Once again the National Guard attack was turned back with heavy losses.

When Harrison heard the news, he was so angry that he dropped the telescope on the ground.

Is the opponent so tenacious?

The major, furious, quickly called the artillery company stationed in San Antonio.

His original plan was to quickly capture the Chinese stronghold, and then blame the townspeople in Fort Stockton.

But now that there are many casualties on my side, it is really unreasonable for the Chinese on the opposite side not to pay the price.

Major Harrison also stopped firing.

He began to order shelling of Chinese strongholds.

Intensive shells hit the Chinese stronghold, destroying some houses and defensive positions on the periphery.

Some people died, and many others were injured.

Lin Sanshan looked at the compatriots who were carried down from the front line, and his heart ached.

His back molars were nearly shattered.

"Spread out the positions, and pay attention to avoiding the shelling from the opposite side! Hold on!" He said to the soldiers.

Jin Hongchan wiped the sweat from her face with the back of her hand.

Her face was tired and covered with dust, and after wiping it, her face was directly smeared into a big face.

But no one laughed at her.

"Follow them! If they attack, fight hand to hand with them!" Jin Hongchan said firmly, "This is our home, no one can drive us away from here!"

After the bombardment, Harrison ordered that four directions attack the stronghold simultaneously.

However, three of the four directions were repulsed again.

Only the west side advanced to the perimeter of the barbed wire fence.

They destroyed the power grid and were just one step away from attacking the base.

Lin Sanshan hurriedly led the reserve team to the western front, and when the militiamen were about to attack the stronghold, they blocked them back.

Harrison was at his wits end.

He really couldn't figure out why these Chinese had such strong fighting will and tactical literacy, and were able to stand firm in the face of an enemy whose number was several times that of his own.

And he couldn't afford more casualties.

It's a great honor for him that the group of people under him didn't mutiny or run away.

But Harrison was not reconciled.

Therefore, the tactics went back to before, and continued to suppress the Chinese strongholds from four directions.

The guns continued to fire, and the cannons continued to fire, which made these Chinese exhausted.

Pulling back and forth, the opponent will always show his flaws.

The siege was on its fifth day.

Under the iron tower, Lin Sanshan and Jin Hongchan were counting the casualties.

Suddenly, the young man standing on the top of the iron tower in charge of observation suddenly shouted:
"Boss, boss, look! Look!"

Lin Sanshan quickly climbed up the iron tower.

What he saw was the same as what Huntington had seen before.

A group of tanks appeared on the horizon.

A smile appeared on Lin Sanshang's face.

"Quick! Pack up your things and prepare to attack the enemies in the west!" He climbed down from the iron detective and ordered.

Lin Sanshan looked towards the direction of Harrison's camp, and raised the corner of his mouth:

"I'm waiting for support, what are you waiting for?"