"In fact, even if we want to transfer, we cannot transfer quickly. The new 6-inch gun cannon is too heavy. We need to transport the gun barrel and gun stand separately. We need to reassemble it after we arrive at the place. Moreover, we lack enough vehicles to power these guns' maneuvers." The Frenchman next to him shook his head and said.

"We can do this, set up an absolute defense zone, and actively shrink here when the situation is not good, and then rely on artillery positions to defend. Of course, we need air force support." Yoko Akiyama made a compromise suggestion.

So, in the end, the Fukuoka Armored Division made such a stance. The armored troops were deployed on the periphery and were ready to launch an attack at any time. The anti-tank artillery troops formed the second line of defense, as a support point. Once the front could not be blocked, the armored troops would retreat and then rely on superior heavy artillery to conduct defense operations. The Japanese also wanted to withdraw the city for defense, but the only large city, Thessaloniki, was an important port city. The British demanded that the German army be blocked from the 17 kilometers of the city, because if they arrived in this area, the German divisions and military long-range artillery could threaten the port, which was something Britain would definitely not want to see!

Of course, as an ally, the British were also very interested in Japan. After discovering that the German army launched an offensive, the British Seventh Armored Division immediately began to operate and maneuvered to the front line through the railway line. Lord Hamilton also ordered the ANZE to draw some main forces to support the Japanese army. As for the Greeks, the British believed that they would be better for their logistics work.

The Germans defined this attack as a short assault and temptation operation, and the British also hoped to see the current Bavarian Legion through this operation.

"Whether we want to or not, we will eventually meet the Bavarian Legion. I hope that before the two sides fight, we will have the opportunity to understand our opponents and learn about their strengths and weaknesses. This time the Germans' raid on Thessaloniki is a good opportunity, an opportunity to understand each other and consume opponents, so I hope that each unit can do its best to hold on and consume opponents!" On the night before the attack was launched, Lord Hamilton, commander-in-chief of the British, Japanese and Greek Army, added this passage to the telegrams of all participating troops.

"We found the Japanese, they were right in front of us, equipped with British MK1 tanks and French Renault. The two sides gathered about 2,500 meters and were about to catch the enemy!" Rommel, who had been promoted to company commander, looked at the Japanese tanks not far away and confirmed the target again.

As the most elite forward, Rommel's tank company was accidentally assigned to two platoons, that is, 9 wolf tanks. You should know that in addition to the special independent tank battalions belonging to the army, the wolf tanks are mixed in most armored units, and the number is still relatively rare at present.

"Battery Commander, the Japanese seem to have a problem with the combination. Their tanks are not mixed, but are allocated by model. Therefore, although the mk1 tank on the front is powerful, it moves slowly, while the Renault tank on the side is more maneuverable, but it is vulnerable!" After observing the lineup of the Japanese armored forces, Rommel sent a report to his superiors again.

Generally speaking, unless it is an independent special force, in the first battle environment, the armored battalion is mixed. At one attack, an armored battalion of about 50 to 70 tanks or combat vehicles must occupy an attack front with a width of more than 1,500 meters. The heavy tanks move slowly, have strong anti-armor capabilities, while the light tanks move fast and have strong anti-infantry firepower. Therefore, cooperation is the best way to cooperate.

Therefore, generally speaking, the Germans, France and Britain are mixed with light and heavy tanks, and when necessary, they will strengthen some special self-propelled artillery units, such as the beetle following Rommel...

"Working with the enemy, repeat, encountering the enemy, it is expected to be taken over in fifteen minutes!" At the same time, the Japanese also determined the target and decided to face it directly. According to previous training, two Japanese armored forces gangs that cooperated with each other launched an attack formation. The British MK1 tank was in the middle, and the Renault tank was deployed from the side. Unlike the general British and French army, a group of Japanese soldiers held cluster grenades, or a huge round iron box, with large magnets in the corners. This weapon was called the No. 1 anti-tank magnetic lightning by the Japanese. When used, it was adsorbed on the tank with magnets and then pulled to the fuse...

"The Japanese attack speed is not fast, and there are a large number of infantry behind them. They may launch suicide attacks, so don't bother each other."

"The tank teams are close to each other to provide cover, and large gaps can flow out between the platoons, and the interspersed infantry and armored units that are leaking the net are handed over to the battalion headquarters for processing."

"Each unit is engaged in battle independently and pays attention to protecting each other's flanks. In this way, may God bless us and may St. Millerga guide us towards victory!"

Accompanied by the roar of the engine, the advance battalion adjusted its formation for the last time. Another armored company moved quickly and formed a mutually coordinated double-arrow attack formation with the company where Rommel was located. The tanks inside all the platoons shortened the distance between each other and provided mutual cover. At the same time, the speed was controlled and ready to catch the enemy.

The infantry accompanied by the armored troops began to get off the vehicle, and then the fox line was unfolded with machine guns as the core, and some grenadiers carrying semi-automatic rifles and charges followed the tanks. The machine guns and mortars were deployed in the middle. Another armored company and the additional self-propelled artillery unit formed a second attack wave.

In the end, there were towing rapid-fire guns and truck guns, and they were deployed in the rear as the reserve and the entire vanguard troops. In the last period, the entire armored battalion became three distinct and interconnected fronts. The Japanese fully utilized their numerical advantages and deployed about 130 various vehicles on the larger front!

"Free attack begins!" As the spearhead of the entire attack, Rommel's platoon was approaching the target the fastest, and there were more than one or more British MK1 tanks in front of him.

A series of tracer bullets shot out from side-by-side machine guns next to the cannon like fireflies flying in summer nights, and red trajectories fell into the Japanese tank group.

"1400 meters long bomb, 1200 meters close bomb, the attack distance is set to 1300 meters! Start shooting!" According to the direction determined by the test firing, the gunner quickly adjusted the attack distance. Then he fine-tuned the knob of the scope with his right hand, and the 4x optical scope produced by Zeiss quickly captured the target. The center of the cross locked the huge bullet area between the MK1 tank turret and the body!
Chapter completed!