The mortar’s structure is simple, to put it bluntly, it is just a tripod fixed slender barrel, this kind of gun has a short-range, small power, compared with the traction artillery, it is simply a small witch.
However, this weapon also has its advantages.
The biggest advantage is the mobility and portability, come and go, hit and run.
Firing is also very simple, just adjust the angle, put the shell through the muzzle, and it will instantly strike.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Japanese Army Lieutenant General Abe Gishu, known as the flower of the famous general, was taken away by a young artilleryman of the 8th Route Army with a single shot from a mortar.
It is because of these advantages that this mortar has not been eliminated from the army for decades.
These artillerymen of Hamid knew the location of each burst point on the north flank by heart, so they adjusted very quickly before the shelling.
After a minute or two, these twenty mortars began a round of uninterrupted bombardment round after round!
And the shells landed with great accuracy, exploding almost right in the middle of the second echelon’s rally point.
The five hundred soldiers of the second echelon of the Cataclysmic Front, who had been bombed very badly already, now had no time to make any adjustments at all when the dense mortar shells, like hailstones, landed all around them.
Now, the hill on the north flank simply became a hell on earth.
After a few rounds of shelling, the battle death rate of the soldiers of the North Wing had exceeded 90%.
Those who were left are all dying by now.
“Tommy! Tommy! Answer quickly when you hear it!” Walter was about to collapse, and he shouted the name of the second echelon commander within the communication system.
However, on the other end of the intercom, there was nothing but the sound of heavy artillery, but no one could respond to him.
The second echelon commander, Tommy Johnson, had already been killed by mortar shells during the first round of shelling.
Walter listened to the sound of mortar shells exploding inside the communicator and could not stop the tears from flowing down his face.
He knew that the second echelon was powerless, so he immediately said to the commander of the first echelon: “Javier! Don’t give up! I’ll have the 5,000 government soldiers launch a charge to get you back, no matter what!”
The commander of the first echelon, Javier Kenta, laughed miserably and said, “Commander, don’t bother …… the enemy has already rushed up …… goodbye …… commander ……”
FAQ Novel
Q: How did the opposing forces prepare for the attack?
A: Hamid’s soldiers had divided the entire base into five areas, each with detailed coordinate bearings for burst points, enabling them to anticipate enemy movements.
Q: What weapon proved effective in this chapter?
A: Mortars proved highly effective due to their simple structure, mobility, portability, and ease of firing, allowing for quick deployment and targeting.
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