Chapter 397: A sea of ​​tanks is more cost-effective than a blitzkrieg! The advantage of the German armored forces in the early stage was that the tanks were equipped with radios, while the Soviet tanks relied on semaphores for command. This is one of the important reasons why the Soviet army was beaten in the early stage. As the equipment of the Soviet army was updated, a large number of new soldiers became veterans. After the tactics have also been improved, the German army no longer has an advantage in the armored forces. "Requesting large-caliber anti-tank artillery?" Marshal Keitel looked at the telegram sent and said expressionlessly. "And a lot of armor-piercing bullets?" "Yes, the 37mm anti-tank cannon cannot penetrate Soviet tanks at all, that is, the 50mm anti-tank cannon can also penetrate Soviet tanks, so the frontline generals hope that we can provide more 50mm anti-tank cannons. The best is a 75mm anti-tank gun," the adjutant said. After hearing this, Marshal Keitel remained expressionless, but looked at the latest battle report. I kept thinking about the true meaning of this telegram.

In particular, the original T-34 tank had been updated, which made him feel a little inexplicably irritated. Is everything that **** guy said true? No! It must not be true. "What's going on with the Soviet army's new tanks?" Marshal Keitel asked after taking a deep breath. "An improved version of the T-34 tank. A T-34 tank was captured on the front line, and the caliber of the main gun has been improved." "Is there anything else? Marshal Keitel asked again. "The sloped armor has also been improved, so the front line will need larger-caliber combat artillery." the adjutant continued. "It is difficult for the existing combat defense artillery to penetrate the opponent. The 50mm combat defense artillery must be sent down to the company to squeeze out." Upon hearing this, Marshal Keitel sighed and said. "The Soviet tanks are already very strong, no weaker than our Panther tanks. In other words, the current Soviet tanks have slowly weakened our advantage. Moreover, the Soviet tanks are crudely made, and their cost and output are far higher than us." "It won't be long before our Panther tanks may be inferior to our opponents, especially in terms of quantity." It’s no wonder that Marshal Keitel is so sad. It’s actually the data he has. After comparison, it can be clearly felt that the number and performance of the Soviet tanks are constantly increasing. If this continues, it will definitely not be good news for them. The adjutant took a breath of cold air. Its performance was not weaker than that of the Panther tank, and its production capacity was higher than them. This was simply terrifying. "Marshal, can't we pursue quantity?" the adjutant asked. Upon hearing this, Marshal Keitel said bitterly. "Quantity? Those engineers in the empire? They only care about quality." "Oh no, and the perfect look."

"What's the result? You also know the data sent from the front line. You also know what the situation is on the front line. You should also know how many tanks the armored divisions have that can fight? Most of them are lying down." "Is this what you call quality?" The adjutant didn't know what to say to Marshal Keitel's complaints. "Now the gap between the enemy's weapons and equipment and ours is gradually narrowing. With the experience of war, their combat effectiveness will also be improved." “In the end, it’s a contest between national powers.” As he spoke, Marshal Keitel couldn't help but sigh. Someone once proposed to install air conditioning on the Panther tank, saying that it was too hot in summer. Isn't this nonsense? This is the battlefield, and they are to be sent to the front line to fight. In the end, we still need to install air conditioning? Is this to enjoy life? Does Keitel not want quantity? You can put the quality first. But those stubborn engineers didn't listen. I think the tanks they produce are definitely the best tanks. The result is that the logistics department's head hurts. In fact, another point is that no matter how superior the performance is, there are still flaws. If there are too many ants, an elephant can be killed. Unfortunately, these stubborn engineers don't care. "How many Panther tanks do we have? Are there five thousand a year?" "And how many armored troops do we have?" "On the other hand, the Soviet troops are fighting more and more. To be honest, I already have a bad premonition." Marshal Keitel said with a wry smile. "So next, we need a lot of training for armored troops." The adjutant nodded and did not refute, because everyone knew that when the Soviet army had tens of thousands of tanks like theirs, they would definitely be defeated. "Let General Guderian be responsible for training more armored troops." "yes." "With the size of the Soviet army and the industrial strength of the United States, the enemy we have to face is very powerful." "What about us? Where are our allies?" "It's been holding us back."

"Marshal, Japan's navy is still very strong." The adjutant felt that he still had to say something good for the Japanese army. "But their army is very weak." Marshal Keitel shook his head and said. "So what if the navy is strong? As long as they lose once, they will be unable to stand up." "To be honest, it is unwise to choose to ally with them." "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore, let Ribbentrop come over." Marshal Keitel waved his hand, indicating that he did not want to continue talking about this matter. "Yes." The adjutant responded quickly. … On the other side, on the German Eastern Front, with the help of the German ground crew, the fighter jet's engine finally started. After starting, the fighter plane did not take off immediately, but kept the engine idling for several minutes. After all the instruments in front of me were normal, I started to take off. There was no way, the weather was too cold, so I had to let the engine idle for a few minutes and wait until the instrument panel was normal before taking off. Once there is a problem with the dashboard, it needs to be checked. Otherwise it would be irresponsible to the pilot. After all, once it takes off, it will be too late if any problems arise. With the engine idling normally, the pilot began to taxi onto the runway and slowly took off. Behind it were fighter jets, which began to take off. Their purpose is to provide frontline support. At this moment, the battle on the front line has reached its most intense moment. T-34 tanks surged toward the German positions like a tide. boom! boom! boom! As the Soviet tanks continued to fire, the German positions were lost one after another. However, the effect of the 50mm anti-tank gun was pretty good. It could occasionally penetrate one or two Soviet tanks without causing a rout. But everyone can see that if the air force's support has not arrived, then defeat is not far away. At this moment, the soldiers on the German position continued to fire, shooting wildly at the rushing Soviet tanks. At the same time, the Soviet tanks were also greeting them with more intense fire. boom! A T34 tank hit an anti-tank gun position with one shot.

The violent explosion instantly blew the anti-tank gun into scrap metal. Several gunners were even thrown high into the sky, and then fell heavily again. The battle was extremely **** and cruel. "Where's the anti-tank gun? Still not firing?" Looking at the torrent of steel that continued to flow in the distance, the German commander shouted loudly. As he shouted, the anti-tank gun roared again. "Sir, if you keep firing, the barrel will explode due to heat." The gunner couldn't help but remind him as he watched the barrel become hotter and hotter due to continuous firing. Even if it is winter, if the fight continues, the barrel will start firing. "Cool it with snow. It can't be okay now. We still need it to continue to resist the Soviet army." The gunner said. "yes!" At this moment, their results have maintained a very high hit rate, exceeding 50%. This is already very scary. Moreover, their luck is very good, and they have not been discovered by the Soviet army on the opposite side yet. An anti-tank gun position not far from them had already been taken away by a shot from the Soviet army on the opposite side. Even just a few meters away from them was the body of a loader. boom! With an order, the artillery fired again. The shells flew towards the distant target again, a T-34 tank, which was hit again. A huge explosion sounded, and the crew inside was killed again. It's a pity that the Soviet armored soldiers behind them seemed like they didn't see it, and they still charged forward without fear of life or death. To them, it was honorable to fall in the path of a charge. The Soviet army's fighting will to sacrifice one's life made the German troops on the defense line feel something was wrong. They already had a premonition that today's position could not be defended. "Sir, there are too many tanks." Even the German volunteers had to admit that there were too many Soviet tanks on the opposite side. They had too few anti-tank guns. Unless you also have an equivalent tank, otherwise, failure is not far away. "Wait a little longer, wait until the air force comes, and see if it will be better." The German officer took a look and said solemnly. Although they suffered heavy casualties, there was nothing they could do. This was war. On the other hand, the Soviet army on the opposite side used the human sea tactic on the sea of ​​tanks. It can be said that this tactic was very effective. For them, blitzkrieg and the like are too advanced.

It would be more practical to use a sea of ​​tanks. At least, so far, the Soviet army's tactics are quite effective. As long as their tanks are not afraid of death and rush forward all at once, they can break through the German positions. Now it seems that the situation on the battlefield is developing in their favor. If the terrain was not restricted and it was impossible to deploy so many tanks, the number of tanks that could be charged frontally at one time could reach thousands. "Damn, how long have they been saving up with all these tanks?" "It's obvious that they will launch a counterattack in the winter and completely eliminate us." "What about the Air Force?" "Where are our armored units?" "Why don't you fight back?" "Report, all armor-piercing bullets have been fired." "Damn it, keep holding on." "yes." The densely packed Soviet tanks were like an army of ants, charging towards the German positions in the distance with no end in sight. The battle line was breached, right before our eyes. "Reporting to the marshal, we are less than two hundred meters away from breaking through the German position. Our army will rush through the German defense line in one go." "What are the casualties?" Marshal Zhukov, the Soviet commander, asked calmly. "So far, the casualties are less than a hundred tanks, which is still within our expectations." If it were before, the casualties of a hundred tanks would definitely make the Soviet army feel distressed for a long time, but for them now, it doesn't matter at all. Or rather pitifully little. You must know that this time the Soviet army mobilized a total of 5,000 tanks of various types. Not only that, tanks in the rear are also being continuously produced. After a short training, they will be sent to the front line again. In other words, he doesn't have to worry about lack of tanks at all. Marshal Zhukov strongly agrees with one point, that is, tanks are for consumption. As long as they are in large enough numbers, they can completely consume the German army. "Very good, continue the attack, don't be afraid of casualties, I need to completely defeat the German army." Zhukov nodded, and his mood improved a lot. If it had been before, he might have been cursing at this time. "Marshal, it seems that this time we should completely surround and wipe out the German troops on the opposite side." The adjutant said with a smile. "Don't be careless. The German fighter planes haven't appeared yet. This is a force that cannot be underestimated." Zhukov was not so optimistic. It was impossible to completely defeat the German army with one counterattack.

It can only be consumed repeatedly, completely wearing down the elite German troops. By that time, the Soviet army can march straight in. So far, the results are pretty good. Reports from various fronts and statistical results proved that his method was effective. "Report, German fighter jets have been discovered." At this time, the communications soldier held a telegram and said quickly. Hearing this, Zhukov didn't panic at all, and even felt a little relieved. When formulating the plan, German fighter planes were taken into consideration. "Let our fighter jets take off immediately to meet the enemy." "yes." After receiving his order, the fighter jets that had been prepared at the Soviet airport in the rear began to take off. At this moment, German fighter jets have arrived over the battlefield. "Dive attack and destroy the Soviet tanks." "Oh my God, so many tanks." "There are just too many tanks." "Damn it, Soviet fighter planes." … "Marshal, we should be lucky. If it hadn't been for the reminder from the Far East, I'm afraid that all the positions we occupied would have been returned this winter." Ribbentrop looked at Marshal Keitel and said seriously. "Now it can be proven that the information provided by the other party is true. Perhaps we should agree to the conditions he proposed." Hearing this, Marshal Keitel sighed softly. "These are the core technologies of the empire. Do you know what these mean?" Hearing this, Ribbentrop remained silent. He naturally knew what all this meant. "Marshal, we must be clear about one thing, that is, once we lose the war, these so-called high technologies will be the spoils of others." "Compared with these technologies, the specific location of the tungsten mine is the most important. With these tungsten mines, we will have a massive amount of armor-piercing bullets. Even if the Soviet tanks double again, our infantry will have the means to fight back." The war has reached this point, and everyone knows that once they lose, there will really be nothing. Rather than holding on to these so-called high technologies, it is better to exchange them for something more useful. Hearing this, Marshal Keitel was silent again, and finally sighed for a long time. "You are right, but the chips given by the other party are too few. We need more." (End of chapter)