M101, a long-lasting classic and the mainstay of the US military artillery. This howitzer was the most supported artillery piece equipped by the Yankees in World War II. It also supported the Allied operations in large quantities, so it became the standard equipment of many countries after the war.
The gun has reliable performance, easy operation, and stable firepower. It is loved by artillerymen from all over the world. It is also equipped with a set of precision aiming devices that were quite advanced at the time. The m101 with this device has higher shooting accuracy than similar howitzers of the same era. Quite a few.
Liao Mingyu is still very satisfied with this heavy weapon. Although the army is now equipped with Krupp 105mm howitzer, the arrogant "German Miss" still cannot compare with the improved "American Girl" in some performances.
Even though the calibers of weapons are quite similar, the Yankees like to work hard on artillery shells. The total weight of the M67 high-explosive grenade they launch is 20 kilograms, and the killing radius reaches 20-30 meters. They are almost catching up. Some 150mm heavy artillery.
"700 points per door is not too expensive. It seems that the artillery unit needs a major change of equipment." Liao Mingyu murmured, touching his chin.
Comprehensive unification of weapon models is a must. In addition to performance advantages, logistics will have to rely on the Yankees in the future. At least the ammunition supply of the m101 howitzer is not as troublesome as the Krupp artillery, and it can also save a lot of money on the system.
However, Smith did not explain how much weapons and equipment he would provide. The old guy didn't even get off the plane when he arrived at Nankan. Instead, he transferred directly to India, saying that he was going back to discuss the specific amount of assistance with Stilwell.
Before leaving, the old guy promised that the next time he came over, he would definitely bring jaw-dropping weapons and equipment. He might be bragging, but Liao Mingyu was still looking forward to it.
"There is also a heavy equipment lottery, hurry up, hurry up, solve it together!"
"Heavy equipment is being extracted... Please wait... Congratulations to the host for obtaining the M8 wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicle. The total combat weight of the vehicle is 7.8 tons. The maximum armor thickness of the turret is 25 mm, and the armor thickness of the body is 9 mm. It can ride on the vehicle including the driver. There are 4 people in total...the redemption price is 850 points.
The main weapon is a 37mm M6 anti-tank gun, the auxiliary weapon is a 7.62mm M1919 coaxial machine gun, and a 12.7mm M2 heavy machine gun installed on an open turret for fire suppression and air defense. The M8 light armored vehicle is a six-wheel drive with excellent maneuverability. The maximum off-road speed is 48 kilometers/hour, the maximum highway speed is 90 kilometers/hour, the maximum range is 560 kilometers, and the wading depth is 0.6 meters. "
Um? m8 greyhound? Liao Mingyu's eyes lit up, it was another good armored vehicle.
The reason why it is called Greyhound is, firstly, its reliable mobility, secondly, its ferocious firepower, and thirdly, its poor and light armor.
The United States' terrible military manufacturing during World War II produced at least 8,000 armored vehicles of this type. It has excellent highway passing ability and usable off-road performance, as well as the good lethality brought by the 37 anti-tank gun, which makes it a very disliked object by the Germans.
Although the Greyhound armored vehicle is relatively thin-skinned, although it sacrifices armor protection, what it brings is its extremely strong road maneuverability and high speed, so it is also more suitable for reconnaissance purposes.
Each M8 armored vehicle is equipped with a long-range wireless set-up for providing reconnaissance intelligence to the command headquarters. It is also equipped with a short-range radio to receive or command small groups of troops.
The 37mm anti-tank gun equipped by Greyhound can fire at a maximum rate of fire of 20 rounds per minute, and its armor-piercing efficiency is not low. In terms of firepower, it can be said to be a typical small car anti-cannon, but as a reconnaissance vehicle, it is extremely ferocious. Even the mighty Tiger tank on the European battlefield was once defeated by a little Greyhound.
During the Battle of St. Viz, a Greyhound hidden in the trees fired directly at the rear of a German Tiger II tank at close range. After the commander of the Tiger II tank discovered it, he tried to turn the turret to engage it. The Greyhound crew took advantage of its fast speed and rapid steering to drive the vehicle only 25 meters away from the tank and fired three consecutive rounds at the tail of the Tiger II, successfully destroying the Tiger II.
But this kind of incident is only an accidental phenomenon. The thin armor makes the Greyhound unsuitable for use as an offensive weapon. Its firepower can only deal with similar lightly armored vehicles and infantry.
However, nothing is absolute. In the Asian battlefield, due to the weak armor of Japanese tanks and armored vehicles, the 37mm artillery equipped with the M8 has even become a powerful anti-tank weapon.
"Hey, the chariot camp has a new vehicle. Yuan Li finally doesn't have to complain anymore."
Liao Mingyu made some calculations and found that Greyhounds are quite suitable for use in the Southeast Asian battlefield. The early-installed SDKFZ251 half-track armored vehicles are good, but their maneuverability is really poor, and they are very prone to malfunctions in the rainforest environment. Yuan Li complained more than once that they were too delicate. , you have to perform maintenance after every action, otherwise you may get something wrong at any time.
In comparison, the strong and durable M8 armored vehicle is not so delicate. It can be perfectly matched with the Sherman in combat, and it can also escape perfectly with its good maneuverability and firepower during reconnaissance. It is simply not too outstanding.
"Uncle System, please give me 20 M8 Greyhounds and 10 Shermans first. Then we will set up a light tank battalion. When all my tanks are in place, we can form an armored regiment."
"Ding... 20 m8 armored reconnaissance vehicles and 10 m4a3e8 tanks were successfully exchanged. The total cost was 29,000 points and the remaining points were 104,650."
"Well, let me see what else I want to order..."
Lashio was still carrying the Japs' attack, and some necessary logistical supplies were still needed. Liao Mingyu spent more than 50,000 points to redeem ammunition and some firearms and medicines for supplementation.
The main reason was that aerial bombs were consumed too quickly. During this period, Andre and Jamie were dispatched almost every day. Their mission was to bombard the Japanese troops north of Lashio indiscriminately to provide battlefield support.
Fortunately, Chennault promised Liao Mingyu that the 14th Aviation Group was willing to fully support the 88th Army's operations in northern Myanmar. In two days, an aviation squadron would be on standby at Nankan Airport. There was no need to fear the Japanese in terms of air power.
Looking at the shrinking balance again, someone's heart began to bleed again. It's easy to spend money but hard to make money. Besides, Liao Mingyu didn't dare to continue other exchanges. After all, he had already reached an agreement with Stilwell. Do you know how much military supplies he will support?
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