Bremani's task was just to lead the opponent astray, causing the opponent to attack in the wrong direction, while Becker led the main force to fight out from the opponent's vulnerable side! The scope holstered a low Type 29 tank destroyer

Live, gunner root

Calculate the advance based on the opponent's displacement speed, and then decisively activate the artillery. An armor-piercing projectile flew out and not only penetrated the target's side armor, but even penetrated the side armor on the other side! This formerly invincible monster was directly killed

Got a pair!

"The opponent's main force is on the side, ready to meet the enemy!" Walker is not very worried about sudden surprises. He is more psychologically prepared than others. This preparation comes from his analysis of the German equipment on the one hand.

, and on the other hand, it is because the opponent who allows Patton, a tough cock, to draw a Type 29 tank destroyer company from the precious reserves is absolutely terrifying! As a senior general, he knows very well that the essence of war is exchange.

Therefore, the more than 20 tanks of various types that he began to lose were not

Not too heartbroken, they have realized their value, forced back an enemy army, tested the depth of the opponent's new tanks, and on the other hand, attracted the opponent's main force. The salvo just now was really sharp. 8 vehicles each

The chariot was transformed into a chariot in more than ten seconds

There was a pile of wreckage, but the opponent's number should not be very large. Judging from the situation just now, it was less than 2 companies and more than 20 tanks at most. Now that the target has been determined, all that is left is to fight hard.

!Let’s deal with the opponents on the side first!

The strength of a well-organized armored force is reflected in its comprehensive capabilities. Not long after Becker suddenly launched an attack, smoke grenades were released by the accompanying mortars. In a very short time, they were on the flank of the US military.

Pull out a smoke screen. There is no such thing in this plane.

Infrared thermal imaging cameras naturally do not have the ability to penetrate smoke screens to attack. Except for a few experienced veterans who use the fleeting figure in the smoke screen to determine the target position and counterattack, most people face the target 1,000 meters away.

The goal of smoke screen obscuration can only be to blind people.

"Alternate cover and retreat, pay attention to our flanks!" Becker ordered with a sullen face. The situation is now very clear. The opponent has long been prepared for his tactics. Before the smoke screen dissipates, all enemy units should

He has turned his strongest side against himself. The battle between the tiger and the rhinoceros is inevitable!

When the smoke dissipated, both sides finally saw their opponents clearly. The Americans decisively exerted their numerical advantage. The Type 29 tank destroyer was in the middle, while the tanks were on the wings ready to outflank. The tank destroyer's long muzzle was aimed at

The behemoth in front, the loader loads the armor-piercing projectile that has been prepared. The gunner

They stared at the target in the distance and estimated the distance between each other. A row of tank destroyers used the last period of time to sprint. The opponent was very difficult to deal with and the armor was very thick, surpassing all the armored targets they had encountered before.

, Therefore, the tank destroyer, which always likes to kill opponents at a distance, can only shoot when it is closer!

"Fire!" At a distance of 1,000 meters, the Tiger tank fired its first salvo. More than a dozen shells roared towards the target. A sprinting tank destroyer suddenly shook and tilted heavily.

A dazzling fire suddenly erupted from the armor. Then, the tank slowly stopped, and the long barrel hung down. Then the hatch was opened, and several American troops escaped from the hatch.

"1,000 meters! I successfully destroyed a Type 29 tank destroyer 1,000 meters away. Those damn arms dealers didn't lie to me!" a Tiger commander said excitedly. There was cheering inside the tank. They did this.

Not even in a dream

I dare not think about it. When the tanks were received at the factory, when the technicians patted their chests and promised that they could penetrate the target at a distance of a thousand meters, they just scoffed at this statement. But now it seems that the gun of the Tiger tank is indeed

Trustworthy.

The powerful power of the Tiger tank shocked the Americans. Many tank destroyers began to fight back, firing 90mm shells at the target. However, the attack from 700 meters away was not a big deal to these thick-skinned tanks.

Problem, the 110mm upper armor tilted at 58 degrees and the turret front with a combined thickness of more than 220mm can easily deflect the opponent's attack. These

Apart from leaving deep and shallow dents on the armor, the former sharp weapon did not cause much actual damage to the tanks. Of course, individual shells hitting the barrel and observation holes still caused these behemoths to lose their combat effectiveness.

During the fierce exchange of fire between the two sides, the Tiger tanks successfully destroyed 20 of the opponent's Type 29 tank destroyers at the cost of two tanks losing their combat effectiveness and two tanks having their tracks interrupted!

For the first time, the Type 29 tank destroyer was badly beaten in a frontal armored confrontation. This shock was huge for the US military. Some US troops even prepared to flee the battlefield. They began to reverse, regardless of whether they would hit it.

to the friendly forces behind. But at this time, Walker thought that

In order to have the last chance to make a comeback, it was to outflank the tank troops from both sides. Although the Tiger tanks on both sides tried hard to intercept the opponent's attacking troops, the US military had a large numerical advantage after all, and there were always some tanks rushing over.

, and then aimed the artillery at the huge side of the Tiger!

A Type 29 tank that was maneuvering at high speed suddenly stopped, quickly turned its gun muzzle to a Tiger, and fired decisively. The shell flew from 700 meters and hit the side of the Tiger tank's narrow turret. It was terrible.

The incident angle and the angle of the turret prevented the shell from penetrating the armor in the end. The other tank was luckier, and a shell hit the suspension part of the Tiger tank. With the sound of the metal torsion bar breaking,

The tank tilted to one side.

The sudden intrusion of the Type 29 tank from the side did cause some trouble for Becker. No matter how powerful the Tiger tank was, there was no guarantee that the side could withstand the 75mm tank gun and tungsten alloy armor-piercing projectiles at close range! What's more, no matter the walking equipment,

The side of the turret or the hull structure?

The joints are all vulnerable parts. This cannot be defended simply by relying on armor! In the continuous battles, four more Tiger tanks were damaged, but two of them were still able to fight. "Okay, prepare to invest.

Reserve team!" Becker played his last trump card!

Facts have proved that in the face of the thick-skinned Tiger tank, it is still difficult for the Type 29 tank to deal a devastating blow even if it goes around to the side. Not to mention the defensive strength of the inclined armor on the front of the body and the turret, even if it penetrates

The external armor is removed. The internal charge of the 75mm armor-piercing projectile also has a certain gap in the damage power for a huge tank, which may cause some casualties, but it is difficult to make a final decision. In addition,

Due to terrain cover, there are very few vulnerable parts of the vehicle body. From a distance, there is only a huge turret in the sight, and the protection on the side of the turret and the angle of incidence of the shells make it difficult for the 75mm artillery to penetrate. So, the final result

That is, the opportunity for outflanking that the Americans gained with a lot of sacrifices was simply a loss-making deal. Especially when Becker's reserve team came on stage, the battlefield situation became even more one-sided!

"When we found the other side's reinforcements rushing out of the town, I knew we had completely lost this time. The Germans' new tank is like a war elephant covered with thick armor. They are relatively

It is relatively slow, but powerful. My crew once fired 8 rounds at the side of a Tiger tank, and at least 4 of them hit. The closest one was fired 400 meters away.

out, but the opponent's turret was still pointing at us very quickly. At the last moment, I chose to escape. I opened the hatch and jumped off the battlefield. A few seconds later, an armor-piercing bullet pierced my car. Facing this

We had no choice at all, and the reinforcements from the other side were the last straw that crushed us!" A US soldier who survived by chance wrote about his experience at the time in his post-war memoirs.

The German reserves were like the ancient Teutonic Knights charging. They maintained an orderly formation and entered the battlefield at a medium speed. The 88mml56 heavy artillery was the weapon in their hands! These terrifying weapons could easily kill from a distance.

Following the U.S. tanks locked in a bitter battle, move forward, stop, aim, and shoot! Killing all opponents that can be encountered efficiently in a cycle. With the roar of artillery, each Type 29 tank was restored to its parts state. Only burned

Black metal fragments and dilapidated wreckage can prove that these things once existed. Several US tanks were destroyed almost every minute, and with the passage of events, the number of US tanks remaining on the battlefield dropped rapidly. "I have never encountered this.

After such a desperate battle, I felt that I was not fighting, but letting my officers and soldiers commit suicide. Looking at the scene on the battlefield, I felt a deep sense of guilt." Walker sent Patton after the war.

these lamented in the telegram.

After clearing out the close opponents, Becker once again stabilized the front line. The remaining Tiger tanks began to regroup and launch a counterattack. At this time, the enemies they faced were nothing more than a group of frightened birds. Walker and the frontline commanders

I am not thinking about how to attack again,

Instead, it was a matter of preserving oneself under the slaughter of Tiger tanks. The remaining tanks and the supporting artillery in the distance began to release smoke bombs, hoping to reduce the German's strike accuracy, and some tanks even turned around and left. They did not hesitate to put their own fragile

The rear part was exposed to the German gun muzzle

"Actually, I think it is more correct to turn around at this time than to reverse directly, because neither the front armor nor the rear armor can block the attack of the new German tanks." A captured American soldier said in his confession.

In this head-on battle, there are 4

The U.S. military with twice the strength was beaten to a pulp by a mere German heavy tank battalion. This was not just a defeat, it could even be described as a brutal killing! Since this battle, the Tiger tank has become world-famous and has even become a symbol of the German Army.

The eternal nightmare in the hearts of soldiers.

"The Americans have retreated, shall we continue the pursuit?" a platoon leader asked on the radio.

"Forget it, let's clean up. Everyone quickly repairs all the damaged tanks. The tanks that cannot be taken away will be completely blown up." Looking at the US armored troops retreating in the distance, Becker shook his head and said, now they are

When fighting behind enemy lines, any damage may lead to the destruction of the tank. On the first day he took over as the commander of the 502nd Heavy Tank Battalion,

He was told that every Tiger tank is the most important asset of the Imperial Army. These tanks must be saved as much as possible. Even if they cannot be saved, they must be completely blown up. In this battle, there were 10 tanks.

The above Tiger tanks were injured or paralyzed. The maintenance team of the 502nd Tank Battalion must treat these injured Tigers as much as possible.

Soon, repair vehicles modified from Tiger tanks came to the battlefield. There were various types of damaged Tiger tanks. Some of the tracks and road wheels were destroyed, some of the gun barrels were destroyed, and there were very few.

The engine or gearbox has been destroyed. The former is relatively easy to repair, just replace it. If the barrel is destroyed or the turret has problems, don't repair it yet. Just be able to keep up with the team. The biggest problem is the engine.

The aircraft was destroyed. Although the Germans emphasized stability and maintainability when developing Tiger tanks, some Tigers not only had their engines destroyed, but also had other cabins destroyed due to fire. Therefore, in this battle,

In the end, 5 Tigers were left on the battlefield forever. Under normal combat conditions, they could have been towed back, but behind enemy lines, there was no other option except blowing them up.

"Tear down everything that can be used, and then let them leave in a dignified manner." Under the scorching sun at noon, these unrepairable Tiger tanks gave people a feeling of heroes in their twilight years. A few hours ago, they

They were still killing everyone on the battlefield, but now they could only wait quietly for death. After the Germans removed the ammunition, fuel, communication facilities and machine guns on it, engineers entered the tank and installed explosives.

Each Tiger tank has at least 100kg of TNT explosives installed inside. Explosives and detonators are arranged on key equipment such as engines, gearboxes, artillery, servo motors, etc. As the engineers press the detonation button, a tank

The Tiger tank shook violently, a dull loud noise came from inside the vehicle body, and the closed hatch was blown open by the huge energy. Then, the entire tank instantly fell into pieces.

"At this moment, I feel like my heart is bleeding. What I lost is not just a weapon, but also a comrade, a comrade who can trust his life." Bremani, who was responsible for the task of luring the enemy, said in this battle

He also lost his tank, which at the end of the battle was out of action.

A 90mm shell fired from somewhere penetrated the engine compartment at the rear of the Tiger tank and caused a fire. Although the fire was extinguished with the efforts of the crew members, the tank was eventually scrapped. This is

The first Tiger tank lost in actual combat records.
Chapter completed!