Every shot of the 360-caliber artillery shell is extremely heavy. Not to mention the explosives inside, even if it is a solid iron lump, it will break a big hole in the bunker if it falls from such a high altitude.
Although the defense system designed by Xiao Letian was very advanced, it was not perfect. It was impossible for him to build the fortress using the standards for fortifications built during World War I and World War II.
Although it is not technically difficult, the cost is not worth it. There is no such thing as a prodigal. If you are half a step ahead of others, you are a genius. If you are one step ahead of others, you are a madman.
In the middle of the 19th century, in this era when breech-loading guns and fixed-loading bullets had just replaced muzzle-loading guns and sub-loading bullets, being able to come up with an effective theory of trench warfare was already an extraordinary military strategist.
Jiaziku Fortress was already considered a dream in the eyes of people at that time.
The cement cover on the top of the fortress is actually not thick at all, and the strongest part is only more than 30 centimeters. This design is actually to prevent the splash damage of cannonball fragments. In theory, it does not consider that cannonballs directly hit the top.
Because this is a simple physics concept, the trajectory of a rifled cannon is very straight. When launched from a hillside to a fortress, it is basically parallel to the ground.
This kind of flight posture is destined to make it difficult for the cannonball to hit the top of the fortress, but only hit the front of the fortress. Therefore, the enemy-facing side of Jiaziku Fortress was extremely thick, and even if it was hit directly, it would only create a shallow crater.
No one would have thought that the Russians were so perverted that they sent a few mortars to Asia. Are these Russians trying to attack the Chinese Great Wall? Except for the usefulness of mortars when attacking castles, who would use them at other times? They are almost eliminated.
However, they underestimated Russia's current military expenditure level. When the expeditionary force was established, it was difficult for the logistics department to gather sufficient advanced weapons even with the transfer order personally signed by His Majesty the Tsar.
It's not that those officers dared to disobey the Tsar's orders, but that Tsarist Russia was indeed in a serious financial crisis at that time. It was a time of drought, and most of the troops had not changed their uniforms for five consecutive years.
The expeditionary force almost emptied the weapons depots in three big cities to collect all kinds of new weapons. Only then was it possible to collect a new army with pure breech-loading rifles, as well as some high-precision rifles. gun.
The mortar was purely a helpless move by the logistics officer to make up for the loss, but this helpless move actually turned into a magic weapon to defeat the enemy in the hands of Aikeson. The fourth Xuanwu Battalion was in trouble.
Amidst the roaring explosions, the roofs of the hidden bunkers were torn off. The shock wave of the explosion could kill a squad of soldiers at a time. Many wounded soldiers were hit by the collapsed cement roof, and blood flowed along the gaps in the stones. Flow outward.
The casualty rate began to skyrocket, and Chu Zhao could no longer hold on. When Xiao Hexin's retreat order was issued, the soldiers in the entire trench began to support each other and retreat quickly.
"Let's go! Let's go to the top of the mountain and meet the Chief of General Staff immediately... Our mission has been successfully completed. This is not a failure. Remember, this is definitely not a failure. This is just a strategic shift..."
No matter what it was called, the fortress was lost when it was lost. Countless soldiers covered their wounds and shouted with hot tears, turning their heads to look at the messy fortress, and their back molars creaked.
"Don't worry, let you be arrogant for a while, we will get it back!"
The flag of the 4th Xuanwu Battalion finally moved, and the Russian troops hiding behind the rocks and huge trees suddenly burst into excited screams. The dark soldiers rushed out like marching ants and quickly rushed towards the fortress.
The red-haired Aikeson put down the telescope and nodded, "Okay, I have opened the door to the treasure. Let us go and help His Majesty the Tsar take inventory now!"
Molière apologized and said with a smile, "Let the soldiers clean up the battlefield first. What if these Chinese people leave any traps? And the gunfire from both wings of the fortress on the opposite side is still constant. I'm afraid there will be reinforcements coming..."
"No!" Aikeson shook his head and said, "I have carefully checked the terrain. There are four ring-shaped fortresses on the mountainside. They can support and protect each other. The fortress we captured only needs a little repair. It can become our strong position. These Chinese have no mortars to rely on..."
Ignoring Molière's flattery, the red-haired Axon led the guards and a group of officers and began to climb up. When they entered the fortress, everyone couldn't help but be surprised.
"It's so big! At least three thousand soldiers can be hidden here. The Chinese have really built this place into a cement city! How much money is wasted!"
As far as you can see, there are tunnels. Logs are used to build frames, which are filled with a large amount of concrete. In the areas damaged by shells, you can clearly see the exposed steel bars.
The trench is more than two meters deep. Soldiers have to step on shell boxes and special racks to shoot. There are also inward depressions dug on the side facing the enemy. This design can protect against fragmentation attacks from artillery shells, and soldiers can hide just in time. In the blind spot.
There are fortifications of more than ten meters in the open-air trenches every thirty meters. It is a medium-sized space with military pots boiling broth, scattered medical supplies, and piles of Ammo box.
One of the guards curiously took a sip of the broth and drank it. When Molière saw it, he quickly scolded him, "What are you doing? Be careful of the poison..."
As a result, the guard was so excited that he almost cried as soon as he took his mouthful of broth. "Damn it, how do these Chinese eat so well? It's beef soup! There are potatoes and tomatoes in it. How do they eat such good food..."
The fighting nation is so careless. Who cares whether the food is poisonous or not? Molière's nonsense has long been thrown aside.
A group of soldiers gathered around the marching pot. You and I drank up the remaining broth in one gulp. After confirming that it was not poisonous, we shared a bowl with Exxon.
"Huh? This is processed beef. It has a very special taste. It should be canned beef produced in the United States! I have eaten individual soldier rations from most countries and I am very familiar with this taste... Everyone, look for it carefully. It should be available. Canned food, these Chinese dinners are a bargain for us..."
Aikeson felt very heavy. During the long journey, the expeditionary force ate stew of potatoes, onions, carrots and dried meat. The bread was also very thick black bread. Only when they were close to the port could they purchase some fresh bread. Vegetables and fruits improved the soldiers' meals.
But look at what these Chinese soldiers ate. It was just a pot of simple broth, from which Aikeson tasted more than a dozen ingredients and six or seven spices.
Looking at the brass bullets and unopened grenades scattered on the ground, one can imagine how good the Chinese army's logistical support is. How could such an army have poor morale?
"Damn it! Why does God care for these pagans so much and give them the warmest place that can create wealth? I don't accept it! I don't accept it!"
