Thunder Strikes Back

Chapter 707 Frings' hidden danger
Cook's troops have been reorganized and received new orders, requiring that the enemy tanks rushing into the rear must be wiped out before dawn to ensure the development of the victory. Captain Cook knew that this tank unit seemed to have another infantry team. He asked the headquarters to get command of the nearby Korean infantry.However, the South Korean commander was very high-spirited and refused to accept the command of the Australian on the grounds that the commander's rank was equal.

Frings was paying attention to the battle ahead, and he didn't have time to grind his mouth to bridge the differences between his subordinates. He also didn't have time to send a school-level officer to coordinate this battle, so he could only let them fight on their own.

The South Korean military has not participated in any coordinated exercises in Louisiana. South Korea is the quasi-ally who responded immediately after the United States decided to send troops. There are indeed some surprising parts, but there are also many command issues that cannot be resolved in time.

In Frings' view, there are indeed hidden dangers in the coordination of troops, but the M[-] deployed in shallow depths is only one of his important fire support, not all.If China and Pakistan think that they can sit back and relax by driving away these rocket launchers or self-confident howitzers by relying on a small group of troops that break through the minefields, that is too naive.

The major general still has some trump cards in his hands that can be put into battle. The reason why it is useless is because the time has not yet come.

The dark night greatly reduces the enemy's air force capabilities, but at the same time it also reduces the satellite reconnaissance capabilities of both sides. In this regard, the U.S. military suffers even more because its optical satellite reconnaissance capabilities are stronger.At present, the lacrosse satellite in the [-]-kilometer orbit is using radar to track the progress of the enemy's mechanized troops, and can roughly grasp the enemy's route. However, further verification by low-orbit optical satellites is needed to confirm some important targets, such as headquarters or air defense positions.These nodes usually stay longer than artillery emplacements.The Chinese, of course, face the same problem, so their tactical missiles are not used much once it is night.

After destroying the Indian air force, the Chinese army found that the main threat they faced was greatly reduced, only the Indian Tornado rocket launcher or the poor accuracy of the ground missile, the former still lacked range, and the latter took too long to prepare for launch , actually do not have too high a "tactical" capability, of course limited to the most basic reconnaissance capabilities, these two weapons have never had any threat to the important targets of the Chinese and Pakistani armies, to some extent, this is not a bad thing , Frings could feel the opponent's slack.When their troops enter, they will increase their mobility when they are [-] kilometers away from the Indian tornado position, but if they are far away, they will hold a fearless attitude.

There is a saying in the Chinese army that underestimates the enemy: Once the Indians launch tactical missiles, the risks faced by Indian facilities within the range are greater.Frings hoped that they would remain optimistic, which is why he did not use his trump card during Yelinsky's operation. He hoped to attack more targets at once after verifying important targets.The targets he is currently tracking include the headquarters of the Chinese commando group that outflanks New Delhi from the right. This unit moves so fast that it is difficult to seize an opportunity, but there is definitely no anti-missile system accompanying it; in addition, there is also the Chinese army [-] kilometers away. Command, the area is protected by at least two anti-missile capable missiles, but not much movement.

Although the intelligence department has not yet figured out who the supreme commander of the Chinese army is, optical and radio reconnaissance can already confirm the location of the headquarters. Another target includes a bridge that the Indians failed to destroy used by the western cluster\ The floating bridge in the river, as well as the S[-] and Hongqi [-] missile positions.If it wasn't because he wanted to wipe out He Fan's assault group, Frings could have attacked any of the above targets yesterday, but he knew that the first strike would have the best effect, and he could catch the opponent by surprise, so he was quite forbearing. He hid the trump card in his hand carefully.

Yahini was still searching for the enemy in hilly terrain. He had intermittent communication with the infantry company. He also faced these problems when the tanks were moving on lower terrain. He now needed the infantry to act as his eyes and ears because the opponents The tank obviously sees farther at night. In this case, he has to take the risk of staying on some conspicuous commanding heights to receive information from infantry or drones.

He had gotten some messages from the drones, but it was trivial, and several waves of enemies were known to be heading towards him.The Chinese Air Force conducted several raids deep behind enemy lines, half of which returned without success, and the other half hit unimportant targets, usually enemy transport convoys near Highway [-]. He saw these spectacular and meaningful sights from a distance. A small bombing. When the bombs of the Chinese Air Force fell, you could see the rolling trucks in the flash. The pilots had a limited range of observation through the night vision equipment, and there were threats lurking all around. They must be quite relieved to be able to drop the bombs and return quickly. It's a pity that as a tanker, he can't relax.

In the end, he finally got the communication from the infantry, who heard the sound of tanks marching, and then used the missile night vision device to see several M[-] tanks.Those tanks were trying to stay out of the bomb zone, and they were acting carelessly.According to the infantrymen, the tanks were heading east, and when they turned, they used a side digital jump light for less than [-] seconds, further giving away their position.Out of caution, the infantry did not follow, because the thermal imaging cameras they are currently using are removed from the fired missiles and have insufficient battery capacity.

Yahini was still very surprised. The infantry could hear the M[-] tank in action. He had just exchanged fire with it and knew that the sound of this kind of tank was very soft and difficult to reveal unless it was under the nose.He calculated the possible positions of the enemy tanks on the map, and it should be very close. Using terrain ambush can eliminate the advantage of the enemy's thermal imager on the flat ground, and grab a few seconds to fire, which is enough to establish an advantage.Although he didn't want to get entangled with enemy tanks, he couldn't let go of such an opportunity.Since the enemy seemed to be a little afraid of air strikes, he came up with a plan to ask the infantry company to fire a few flares in the direction of the enemy's advance, forcing them to get nervous and seek cover on the hills, so that they would probably get under their own guns without thinking. .

Twelve K[-] tanks rumbled towards the east. The infantry was [-] kilometers away, and through the unclear outline in the thermal imager, they mistook them for M[-] tanks.

Commander Kim Tae-soo has just refused to accept the command of the Australians, and his lack of cooperation has become a big hidden danger in the Frings army.Of course, the refusal to cooperate is not just because of the rank issue, it is just an excuse.It's just that he doesn't think Australians are worthy of commanding himself. If there is an American captain, Tet may gladly accept it.In the understanding of South Korean soldiers, in the world where the United States leads the world, Australia, an agricultural country that only breeds crops, ranks behind industrialized South Korea that even the United States must rely on.In addition, some prejudices of Major General Frings also complicate internal conflicts. He never thought of letting the more powerful South Korean captain (who commands a company of tanks and can coordinate the Korean company commander of another mechanized infantry company) go Commanding the Australian Army, Cook was a white English-speaking man after all.

After Kim Tae-soo saw the flares fall, he was really a little frightened. He had long heard that there were lurking personnel in Pakistan all over New Delhi, and he was worried that these people would indicate targets for the Air Force.However, he is not afraid of the Pakistani tank troops. He believes that his troops are slightly better than the Chinese armored troops in terms of equipment, technology and tactical literacy. Compared with Pakistan, there is no need to compare them.

A month ago, when the news of the failure of the advisory group led by Lieutenant Colonel Yin Zhexi came out, it was regarded as a great shame by the country for a while. The military circles generally believed that it was very stupid to hand over valuable South Korean equipment to the Indians. The direct consequences may be As a result, China, a strong neighbor in East Asia, suddenly has the illusion that the South Korean army is not so powerful. In fact, the South Korean army is obviously much higher than the Chinese army in all aspects.If China is no longer afraid of South Korea, then once North Korea’s political situation is in turmoil, it may have the illusion of entering Pyongyang first. Therefore, it must take advantage of the determination of the United States to further demonstrate its power. In the long run, it will help the opponent to re-understand South Korea. .

The captain held the communicator and reminded his commanders to pay attention to their surroundings at every turn and try to stick to the mountain so that the shadow of the mountain could hide the tank and avoid being discovered by the air force.

He thought to himself, now there is a situation where the Americans beg us to wipe their asses again. The Americans always entrust us with the most difficult tasks, but do not give us the command power. What the hell is such humiliation, so Today, I must let the Americans and the Chinese recognize the South Korean army at the same time.

"All platoon leaders, organize reconnaissance according to what I said. The second platoon observes to the right, and the third platoon looks to the left. The first platoon is forward. The gunners stand in front and don't look around."

He reminded the crews based on his own experience in the exercise. During the exercise, the gunners would use the periscope to look around because of nervousness, instead of focusing on the direction where the enemy might appear. All the experience of him and his company came from the exercise.

Yahini's [-]nd company tanks were divided into two columns, staggered and ambush on both sides of the road.This is the best way to develop firepower in undulating terrain.He believes that in these narrow areas, it is difficult to concentrate firepower, and simply dispersing it can use firepower in a hierarchical manner during the retreat.His own tank was idling, hiding behind, waiting for an opportunity to outflank from behind.The chariot in front could already hear the sound of rumbling approaching in the distance, and it was certain that it was definitely not an M[-]A[-] approaching, but the sound of a diesel engine.

When the first enemy tank emerged from the corner, the first tank ambushing on one side got the firing position, and the commander was quite calm and determined to wait.The enemy vehicles once again supported the ground and used lights to remind the vehicles behind to slow down to avoid collisions. This is a typical performance out of actual combat. All of Yahini's vehicle groups can observe and control the distance through the low-light night vision device, and the formation can be very fast. Compact, but not bumped together.

When the second K2 appeared, the gunfire sounded, and the armor-piercing projectile hit the front of the first K[-], killing the driver with one blow. This caused the tank to lose control, and drove to the side of the sloping mountain at the first gear speed.

After the shot was completed, the Pakistani driver backed up quickly, but without firing smoke, he had to dodge the firing line of the second K[-], which was turning quickly towards his own, while giving the neighbors a chance to shoot, as the smoke might obscure their view.In most cases, the second enemy tank that Mao Cao is chasing closely will rush to seize a favorable position, because any tank commander knows how important it is to seize the seven or eight seconds that the enemy reloads.And in this way, the tank lurking on the other side is likely to be missed by the commander.

Sure enough, the enemy launched an attack according to Yahini’s script. Its artillery firing line was always following the rapidly retreating target. Passage, fleeting chance to spot Yahini's tanks staggered in the shadows on the other side.

Kim Tae-soo heard the second gunshot, and then he lost contact with the second crew.The third tank did not have time to turn around, the tank that had lost control and drove up the slope before finally turned off, rolled down, and directly hit the third tank, the [-]mm main gun on the turret swept over, and the No. A row of long smashed and flew far away.

In a blink of an eye, Kim Tae-soo lost [-] vehicles, and the enemy seemed to only shoot [-] times.His mind began to dizzy, and he blindly and mechanically ordered everyone to stop, and slowly backed away from the battle.The South Korean captain was completely unaware that he was fighting against the most experienced tank commander in recent decades, and his Korean style command was very standardized but very rigid, completely within the opponent's prediction; Of course, it is impossible to know that the number of opponents was twice as large as him before, but now it is nearly double.A series of tanks stalled due to collisions while reversing. Drivers must use rear-view cameras when reversing, and the night vision capabilities of such cameras are very weak.In the end, K[-] Company chose to turn on the front and rear headlights and retreated backwards.This may be a slightly flexible decision made by Kim Tae-soo.

While the Korean tanks were dawdling, Yahini was leading a platoon galloping on a circuitous route. His driver could maneuver at night at a speed of more than [-] kilometers per hour with the help of navigation maps and low-light night vision goggles.If the opponent listens carefully, you can hear the different diesel sound it makes.Yahini carried only one platoon to minimize the noise, but he didn't expect his opponents to be so careful at this moment.According to the general situation, most of the commanders' attention at this time stays in the direction of firefighting, so the thermal imaging channel on the tank cannot face the rear.

Just as Yahini was galloping lightly and was about to complete the outflank, the infantry sent another message and found a group of infantry fighting vehicles approaching, but they couldn't tell the distance.

He ordered the two car crews to be ready to split up and attack the enemy's infantry fighting vehicles at any time, while he and the other car crew had no hesitation in attacking the enemy's brigade. He had to get there before the enemy finished reversing and regrouping. Of course, under any circumstances, Scattering forces means taking risks, but surprise is the main means of victory.

The Type [-] tank turned around the mountain pass, and a company of K[-] infantry fighting vehicles had already arrived, huddled outside the mountain pass [-] meters away, as if hesitating whether to enter or not.A Korean commander sitting on the turret heard Yahini's tank. He held up a flashlight and sent a light signal to Yahini's tank to verify his identity.

Yahini revised the previous order to divide the troops, and the four tanks rushed forward at the same time. When the fighter plane appeared, he did not hesitate to smash it into a pot of porridge.

The Korean captain kept firing lights, asking for an answer.The driver Saad rushed over and knocked over the chariot together with the stunned commander.The best way to deal with infantry fighting vehicles is to destroy them before the infantry dismounts.The following three vehicles also broke into the enemy's dense formation one after another, knocking down the chariot carrying the infantry.Yahini has experienced many battles and knows that hitting is far more effective than using artillery. It can prolong the time for the enemy to be confused, and if he gets close, the enemy's anti-tank missiles will inevitably fail, and the tank's firepower will not be affected. A close-range The massacre ensued.

(End of this chapter)