Thunder Strikes Back

Chapter 474
At the same time, the gunner, who saw the commander indicating the target, aimed quickly, and finally shot a shell before the startled, somewhat stupefied enemy, blowing the enemy's turret away with one blow.

Seeing that the ambush failed, the Indian troops on the opposite bank quickly turned passive. Guessing that the air strike or artillery attack was coming soon, they began to slowly retreat eastward along the road.He Fan rushed up and swept down the jeep that was behind with parallel machine guns.As for the infantrymen who were limping away, as long as they didn't have bazookas in their hands, he didn't care.At this moment, there was still more than a foot of water under her feet, and the automatic loading machine was working normally, which really surprised him.

"Wolf den, always remind me of the enemy situation around me! Anti-tank weapons are the priority."

"Nine o'clock. Armored car."

He Fan immediately turned the mirror to the left. During this period, the turret was hit by medium-caliber weapons no less than 10 times in a row. He saw through the damaged mirror that it was a BMP3 tank. Meters away, he backed up while firing; even though the chariot was tightly wrapped in camouflage nets and leaves, He Fan could still recognize it.This is the first time a chariot has appeared in the Assam area, and it is not even on the Indian Army's weapon list, but this is not important now, because the 30mm main gun of the black hole is aimed at itself in parallel with the 30mm cannon. The turret of No. 100 also quickly turned to the target, using its strongest side to resist the crazy shooting of the enemy.

At the juncture of life and death, the two sides faced each other for a while, and there was a funny ventilation pipe on the roof of No. 08.He Fan was very puzzled. During the long time waiting for the automatic loader to reload, the enemy had been using 30mm machine guns and 7.62mm machine guns to shoot the No. 08 in short bursts. The 08 crew behind the armor is suffering like hell; but the opponent has never used the main gun, and the situation in it is unknown.It stands to reason that no matter whether it fires shells or missiles, it can pose a huge threat.Slowly, the actions of lifting and pushing the bomb were in place, and there was a crisp locking sound.A cannonball is fired, instantly overturning the enemy. After the turret of the BMP3 was blown off, the ammunition stored in the chassis was still whizzing into the sky.He Fan thought, maybe it's because the shells were withdrawn and a missile was replaced?Such mistakes are often made by people who are not decisive, but unfortunately there will never be an answer.

The second wave of drones, which arrived belatedly, dropped a few weak bombs and blew up the enemies fleeing along the road, but the power of the 100 kg bomb was too small to have any effect.The enemy vehicles lurking in the village were still slowly retreating along the road, and they didn't appear too chaotic. They also knew that there was only one tank across the river, and they couldn't hold back the scene.

"Damn it, how come the submerged area selected by the headquarters will be picked up by them?" He Fan always thought that the Indian army was slow to respond and the command was ineffective; two weeks ago, it might have been the case, but the enemy passed a The series of battles is also constantly growing.The enemy has made great progress in predicting Lin Huaisheng's advance route and avoiding aerial reconnaissance. The battlefield is definitely a place where the fittest survive and the evolution of combat effectiveness is the best.If Lin Huaisheng hadn't been careful and sent a group of assault guns to cover him, He Fan would probably have stayed in the river today to feed the fish.

"08, step back 100 meters, we are about to start covering firepower."

"Wolf Den, I expect that there are still a large number of enemy troops in the railway junction area, and more precise air support is needed."

"The Air Force gives priority to covering the third wave of airborne landings, which cannot be assigned to us for the time being."

When the No. 08 tank was reversing with about 1 tons of water, a sharp whistling sound flew over the head, and rows of 122mm bombs hit the village where the enemy was lurking just now, and suddenly bloomed in all directions, destroying the simple civil structure. Half of the residential buildings were destroyed, and the die-hard snipers who were still hiding in the village were killed in the blast.

This was the bombardment called by Li Xiulin 1 minute ago. Since the village had been within the designated target, the fire coverage was fast and accurate (for He Fan, it might not be fast enough).The Chinese army has absolute advantages in reconnaissance and firepower in this area. Even if the Indian infantry wants to set up a trick, it is not so easy to succeed.

The drone tracked the remnants of the enemy retreating into the town, and did not continue to be exposed in the open area, nor did they see a third tank or infantry fighting vehicle, only some jeeps carrying heavy firepower were monitored.

After learning that He Fan appeared to be in a dangerous situation, the headquarters warned the tank company to stay on the east bank with 7 tanks through the radio, leave here, and go to a flatter and wider river channel 1 km downstream to find a new place to cross the river, even if there is a water level It's about to rise, and you can't take any more risks.Of course, the plan of crossing the river cannot be given up. The headquarters also ordered Li Xiulin's department to cross the river immediately, cooperate with He Fan to establish a position to monitor the enemy in the city, and wait for further instructions.

Li Xiulin was a little dissatisfied with the wording of the headquarters, why did it become a cooperation with He Fan?He Fan, a polished commander, has become the protagonist?But the good news is that he finally got the chance to cross the river. He wanted to show He Fan how they crossed the river. It would definitely not be like a turtle crawling slowly at the bottom of the river.

The Weasel Company did not need any preparations, but all opened the water doors of the propellers on both sides of the car body, then lined up, and slowly drove into the water from the shore at a small angle of entry into the water (this is to prevent water from overturning from the front driver's hatch. point), this wheeled chariot has weak armor, no tracks, low weight, and a certain reserve buoyancy, so it can drive into inland rivers with low flow rates without preparation (tenting).Of course, out of caution, everyone stood on the armor plate in front of the artillery except for the driver's head which was outside the car body.

After waiting for the driver to enter the water, the gear is cut into the gear for driving in the water, and the power is transferred to the propeller.The assault vehicle carrying a cannon started moving in the water.

From a distance, He Fan saw the entire row of the other party go into the water, and the people in the first car were still waving a small red flag at him to direct the cars behind.He couldn't help but think: "Wheeled vehicles, there are still some advantages."

"Commander, what shall we do?"

"First try to drain the water and put the vent pipe away."

The tank originally had a drain outlet, and on the chassis, there was a small hole that was penetrated by the jet before. This small hole was only treated with ordinary plugging and sealing, and water kept leaking out when it was underwater. Now it is fine, and the drainage is being used. Got it.

When Li Xiulin dragged a flat wheel (it was too late to replace it) ashore, He Fan was directing the drainage on the tank, and reluctantly waved at him.He was also worried that the enemy would observe the whole situation, take advantage of the return of the drone, organize another counterattack, and force himself back into the river. At this moment, he could only rely on the assault gun to help.

"08, this is the wolf's lair. Adjust to the frequency of the assault gun company, and you can talk to the command vehicle."

"clear."

He Fan got out of the tank and adjusted the frequency of the communication box to the preset channel 9. This radio station can preset dozens of channels, and can communicate with other army command vehicles around on different channels at any time.

After the adjustment, he heard Li Xiulin's call, and He Fan reluctantly answered a few times.Then Li Xiulin started to say that he saw a T72 threatening No. 08 just now, so he decisively destroyed the tank; he also said that this was actually the third tank he destroyed, and the other two were modified T2s , and then he said some of his views on the battle situation and the main points of cooperation. He Fan agreed, and didn't want to hear him talk about these pediatrics at all.Now his own troops are downstream, and it is not known whether they can come over.He turned the turret himself in combat and damaged the rubber gasket on the turret seat. This part has no backup and can't go back.I can only cooperate with this group of strange vehicles.

He was teaching the troops, and he often tested and evaluated various new vehicles. He didn't have a good impression of the mobile and weak assault guns. Apart from fuel economy and faster road speed, he really couldn't think of any advantages?
Lin Huaisheng has been working on a new plan to replace the previous fast-forward plan that has been unable to implement.Within an hour, all kinds of enemy situations suddenly emerged, and now his troops were entangled in sporadic battles, unable to deploy or march quickly.The airborne troops are right in front of them, and there are two artillery fires on both sides, but they can't help them immediately, and the speed of an enemy division coming from the west is much faster than him. The headquarters has been urging him to complete the encirclement situation. His heart is anxious?
Now, it is absolutely impossible for Lin Huaisheng to let He Fan and Li Xiulin go to the small town to strangle the remnants of the enemy. 10 minutes ago, the airborne troops had just experienced a battalion-level counterattack. The opponent dispatched tanks and armored vehicles to launch a fierce attack on the 2.5 kilometers wide front .In this attack, the defenders, with the cooperation of the air force, finally repelled the enemy, but it can be seen that the enemy is really desperate this time.The headquarters has seen the unprecedented courage of the Indian Army since the Assam War. The enemy should also be very clear that their retreat has been cut off, and it will be too late if they don't fight to the death.

For both sides, the situation became urgent every minute, and the mechanized troops needed to be driven around the paratroopers as quickly as possible.Even if there are only a few such sparse vehicles, it is enough to deter the enemy and at the same time inspire the courage of the airborne troops.

"Let He Fan and the Weasel merge, don't exchange fire with the local scattered armed forces, and quickly bypass the town of Japlan. Use the fastest speed to assist the paratroopers."

Lin Huaisheng said.He has been observing the changes in the situation of the enemy and the enemy on the screen. The defeated 57th Infantry Division and the combined corps of the Indian Training Command, as well as other units that have disappeared from the map, appear like ghosts and are surrounding him It appears frequently, and its intention seems to be to trap his limbs and prevent his progress.The 12 fleeing the enemy in the north is bound to launch the most craziest counterattack; and these are the second, the biggest variable, the 23rd Infantry Division of the new force in the West is rapidly approaching behind the blocking line formed by paratroopers, and its front may fall before nightfall. Arrived, what if the paratroopers can't bear the enemy's flank attack?The situation of encircling the enemy may become surrounded by the enemy in a blink of an eye.He was afraid of the consequences even thinking about it.Now the enemy's counterattack is still only tentative, and the real onslaught will arrive at night. The enemy should be very clear that the air force's ability to attack and identify friend or foe at night will be greatly reduced, and must be used.

"Let Li Xiulin take the command, and He Fan follow. We must arrive near the paratroopers within 3 hours."

"What about the remaining tanks?"

"Let's wait until they can cross the river. The mechanized infantry and combat vehicles that arrive later will also use their swimming advantages to bypass the enemy's entrenched villages and small towns and quickly support the paratroopers."

"What about the enemies in Japlan Town? It's not a small group, it's just blocking the way forward, and it's impossible for us to go around under their surveillance all the time?"

"Order the guns to fire. Blow me up there."

"..."

Ding Keguang knew that it was not suitable to intervene at such a time. Since Lin Huaisheng was going to take the responsibility alone, it was better than no one dared to take the responsibility.

"There is no problem with the artillery fire. It can be fired at any time. What else should the artillerymen need to warn?"

"Pay attention to accuracy, and try to avoid the railroad that runs through the town. These are still useful. Don't care about the rest."

Amidst the rumble of gunfire, a helicopter flew over to remove several wheels.The Weasel Company immediately started to replace the wheels. Under the watchful eyes of He Fan, Li Xiulin and his men quickly replaced the damaged wheels.

Then the unit went back on the road, the last of the line, followed by the low tank No. 08.When they bypassed Jiapulan Town and headed north, the shelling still had not ended. Judging from the ammunition thrown in, it is estimated that the enemy in the town should no longer have the ability to threaten the rear troops.

Lin Huaisheng's artillerymen staying on the other side of the river seized the opportunity and projected the ammunition transported all the way from Jabuwa on this small town with an area of ​​less than 1 square kilometer connecting the East and West Railways.Lin Huaisheng changed his attitude towards conserving ammunition. How many shells he had accumulated in Jabwa, and the railway connecting Tespur, was about to be repaired.

Another unit equipped with 09-type 8X8 wheeled armored vehicles will also cross the river to the north along the same route at a later time, but Lin Huaisheng asked not to stop and wait in front, and those who come to the front first will go into battle first.

The Indian 4th Army Command is currently on its way to escape westward.Although General Moro Ghani did not dare to take up his post in the main force, he has been seriously studying the offensive of the Chinese army.Without the reconnaissance assistance of the Americans, the Indian Army would not even have known the scale of the enemy's airborne drop.The Americans told him that the scale of this parachute was enough to exceed the sum of the number of airborne troops in the Second Middle East War, and it became the largest one after World War II.From this, it is not difficult for the lieutenant general to come to the conclusion that the enemy's purpose is not just to harass the retreat of the 4th Army, but a problem that the entire command did not think of before, or did not dare to face-they want to eat 12 people behind.

(End of this chapter)