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More than 200 German tanks were divided into two directions, like two herds of galloping bison, rushing towards the armored units of the expeditionary force with billowing smoke and dust.

Although they had already entered the range of the expeditionary force's anti-tank guns at this time, Zhang Chi still did not give the order to open fire...... Generally speaking, the range of anti-tank guns is much higher than that of tanks, although the guns used in both are to some extent the same, both are armor-piercing and low-elongation artillery cannons, such as the tank gun of the American-made M3 tank, which is actually a slightly modified M3 anti-tank gun and then mounted on the turret of the tank.

But despite this, the range of anti-tank guns is still much greater than that of tanks, for example, the maximum range of anti-tank guns can reach six to eight kilometers, while the range of tank guns in this era is usually about one kilometer.

The reason is that the internal space of the tank gun is narrow and cannot adjust the larger firing angle, and the shooter in the tank does not have advanced instruments to observe the position of distant targets, etc., so the firing range of the tank gun is greatly limited.

However, the range of six to eight kilometers of anti-tank guns is only the theoretical maximum range, and in actual combat, six to eight kilometers is basically impossible to see enemy tanks and cannot be aimed, not to mention that the tanks are still moving forward at a speed of tens of kilometers per hour.

Add to that the dust in the desert...... So at a distance of more than a thousand meters, shells are basically wasted.

1,300 meters.

German tanks will be relatively faster...... In fact, the speed of the German No. 2 and No. 3 tanks and the "Sherman" tank is about the same, and the off-road speed is about 20 kilometers per hour, but the advantage of the No. 2 and No. 3 tanks is that the weight is much lighter than that of the "Sherman", especially the No. 2 tank, which weighs only 9.7 tons, which is less than that

A third of the 33 tons of "Sherman".

This is advantageous in the desert, so it makes it more flexible and faster...... Therefore, Zhang Chi did not intend to let the "Sherman" compare its mobility with the German tanks from the beginning, and in doing so, he was attacking the other with his own shortcomings.

One thousand and one hundred meters.

The German tank group was still advancing, and Zhang Chi could even smell the smell of gasoline and dust in the blowing wind.

Abner looked at Zhang Chi a little nervously and called softly: "General! ”

But Zhang Chi was still unmoved.

Also keeping calm were the soldiers of the expeditionary force, especially the anti-tank gunners, who unhurriedly adjusted the barrels and kept the muzzles of the guns aimed at the enemy tanks.

Quietly waiting, waiting......

This is a well-trained force, and despite the swarms of steel behemoths that are in front of them, and although they are almost defenseless compared to enemy tanks, they are convinced that Zhang Chi has a plan and that they will eventually win.

It wasn't until the German tank drove into a range of 1,000 meters that Zhang Chi ordered: "Fight!" ”

"Hit!"

"Hit!"

……

Commanders at all levels gave orders, and at that moment the sound of artillery sent out an angry roar towards the German tank group.

With a chaotic sound of "boom", almost all the more than ten German tanks driving in front of the queue were spared, and they were shocked like beasts with arrows, and then struggled along the inertia and soon did not move, and some were even hit on the spot...... That's the result of hitting the fuel tank or the engine.

This was mainly due to anti-tank guns.

American M3 anti-tank gun ...... THIS THING SHOULD BE SAID TO BE NOT A VERY GOOD THING, BECAUSE ITS CALIBER IS ONLY 37MM, AND THE SMALLER THE CALIBER, THE WEAKER ITS ARMOR-PIERCING ABILITY, AND THE ARMOR-PIERCING ABILITY AT A DISTANCE OF 1000 METERS IS ONLY 22MM.

THE ARMOR-PIERCING CAPACITY OF A THOUSAND METERS IS ONLY 22MM, WHICH IS A TRAGEDY FOR AN ANTI-TANK GUN.

The reason is that the advantage of anti-tank guns for tanks is that they have a long range and are fast-moving...... The firing range is six or seven times that of a tank gun, and the fast maneuver is mainly because it is towed by cars and armored vehicles, and some are even directly mounted on the chassis of armored vehicles to become self-propelled anti-tank guns, so the speed of maneuver is also several times that of tanks.

This can create a "I can hit you, but you can never hit me" advantage for the tank, as it can constantly maneuver out of the tank's range while constantly relying on the long range to hit the enemy tank.

But...... IF THE ARMOR-PIERCING ABILITY IS TOO POOR, FOR EXAMPLE, 1000 METERS CAN ONLY PENETRATE 22MM OF ARMOR, WHILE THE FRONTAL ARMOR OF THE GERMAN TANK 3 IS 30MM, IT MEANS THAT THE M3 ANTI-TANK GUN MUST BE USED AT A SHORTER DISTANCE BEFORE IT CAN MANEUVER AND ESCAPE.

This distance is 700 meters.

Sadly, a 700-meter distance tank gun or even an enemy tank's machine gun can pose a threat to a tank gun, and a 700-meter distance tank only takes two minutes to roll up directly, so the M3 anti-tank gun has no advantages at all against the enemy and no disadvantages.

It is precisely because of this that the M3 anti-tank gun played almost no role in the European theater, but was used in large quantities in the Pacific theater...... The small Japanese tank had thin armor, and the M3 anti-tank gun could easily penetrate it at a long distance.

HOWEVER, ZHANG CHI STILL USED THIS SEEMINGLY CHICKEN M3 ANTI-TANK GUN INSTEAD OF THE BRITISH 76MM OR AMERICAN 75MM ANTI-TANK GUN.

THE REASON IS THAT THE 75MM AND 76MM ANTI-TANKS ARE VERY CUMBERSOME, AND THE GUNS, MANEUVERS, AND ESPECIALLY THE TARGETS ARE STILL VERY LARGE, WHICH WILL MAKE THEIR SURVIVABILITY VERY POOR ON THE BATTLEFIELD, ESPECIALLY IN THE DESERT, WHEN FACING THE GERMAN TANK UNITS THAT ARE GOOD AT MOBILITY.

ON THE CONTRARY, ALTHOUGH THE M3 ANTI-TANK GUN CANNOT PENETRATE THE GERMAN TANK NO. 3 AT A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND METERS, IT IS NOT A PROBLEM TO PENETRATE THE ARMOR OF TANK NO. 2 BY MORE THAN TEN MILLIMETERS, AND EVEN IF IT CANNOT PENETRATE THE FRONTAL ARMOR OF TANK NO. 3, THE KINETIC DAMAGE CAUSED TO IT STILL EXISTS, AND ISN'T THERE STILL THE 76MM GUN OF THE "SHERMAN" TANK?

The two can complement each other very well: the anti-tank gun lacks armor-piercing ability, but its accuracy and firing range are very good, and the rate of fire is quite fast, while the "Sherman" tank is more powerful, but the accuracy and perception of the outside world are insufficient, and the rate of fire is much slower.

Taking a step back, if it could not withstand the attack of German tanks, the "Sherman" could break through with its rough and thick firepower, and the M3 anti-tank gun could leave the enemy far behind with its maneuverability...... No matter what, you won't suffer.

JUDGING FROM THESE ASPECTS, THE MORE POWERFUL 75MM AND 76MM ANTI-TANK GUNS HAVE BECOME CHICKEN RIBS, NOT ONLY CAN THE CHICKEN RIBS NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLEMENT THE "SHERMAN", BUT IT HAS THE SAME SHORTCOMINGS AS THE "SHERMAN", THAT IS, THE SLOW RATE OF FIRE AND POOR MANEUVERABILITY.

That is, weapons are often chosen on the battlefield not by their power, but by their suitability.