"What kind of tank is this?" Photographs of the Mammoth tank that appeared in front soon reached the Pentagon in the rear, causing a wave of consternation among the Americans.

Perhaps the Land Cruiser's title corresponds to the giant ship cannon with many barrels at sea, and from the moment the tank appeared, people were very interested in installing more and thicker barrels on this steel monster.

However, technical limitations often make it difficult to have both multiple and thick barrels.

Before World War II, tanks had many turrets, and there was also a period of main and secondary turrets, but the caliber of these barrels was generally not large. The main barrel of 37 and 45 mm, coupled with the generally thin armor, could also bear the power system at that time. However, in order to pursue safety, the armor of the tank is getting thicker and thicker, and in order to pursue greater firepower to penetrate the thick armor of the opponent's tank and even the stronger and stronger fortifications on the enemy position, the barrel caliber of the tank is also getting thicker and thicker.

The rate of development of armor and barrel caliber is even faster than the rate of enhancement of the power core, and one has to choose between multiple barrels and single barrels.

More importantly, the tactical thinking of tanks also changed at this time.

In the past, tanks were used as infantry companions, relying on multiple barrels or even multiple machine guns to provide more fire support for infantry in the vicinity. With the application of radio in tanks and army grassroots, the emergence of tank assault tactics such as blitzkrieg has made tanks pay more attention to the coordinated operation of tank clusters.

At this time, the multi-barrel tank on one tank is not as effective as the single-barrel tank with several flexible and mobile formations working together.

Moreover, single-barreled tanks also have more advantages in terms of production procedures and personnel requirements.

As a result, the land wolf packs that appeared in clusters began the era of single-barrel dominance of larger and larger calibers.

Even in later generations, double-barreled and multi-turrets appeared only on the proving ground.

Of course, this is related to the threat to the status of artillery from the appearance of missiles.

But even without missiles, multiple turrets and multiple barrels are constrained by power and materials, and there are few chances of appearing on the main tank. The pursuit of both firepower and protection can only be undertaken by super-heavy tanks.

There are many factors to consider for a super-heavy tank, such as power, materials, cost, terrain, transportation, weight, parts reliability, mobility, and so on. Even driving skills need to be considered.

Even so. It's also hard for these behemoths to become mainstream.

For example, even if the super-heavy tank solves the pressure on the ground and avoids falling into mud or sand in some areas, the problem of a bridge may stumble on their hard-won mobility.

In an era when tanks were transported over long distances over land by trains, trailers, and even large transport aircraft, the range of movement of a super-heavy tank was at most a little larger than that of a fixed steel fortress in places where it was not possible to transport it by sea or river.

The American conquerors this time relied on a combination of sea and river transport. Coupled with the conquistador's own movements, it was arranged on the battlefield of Edmonton.

And they would never have imagined that Huaxia would be able to deliver such a huge super-heavy tank to their eyes and to their nightmare without the help of sea transportation.

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"How did they get it?" Such doubts have been heard in the Pentagon.

Since its construction in '43, both the Ministry of Defense and military intelligence have moved here. There is even an agency here that specializes in Chinese weapons and tactical intelligence. As the war between China and the United States intensified, so did the importance of this institution.

"Damn, what I need isn't how they got here. Our front lines are trembling under the onslaught of these steel monsters, and we need to figure out a solution to these big guys! "Under the sign that hung the Huaxia Tactical Research Office, the director, Brigadier General Howard, was yelling in his territory.

As soon as the Chinese mammoth tank appeared, it quickly destroyed the conquerors on which the Americans relied and also broke the morale of the American army.

In order to eliminate the crisis on the front line, the commanders in the rear Pentagon severely criticized everyone and constantly shared the responsibility. Howard was also unfortunate enough to be blamed for his ignorance of this super-heavy tank. and assume part of the assigned obligations for the resolution of front-line crises.

"But. Sir, this is a huge threat. The bald researcher in front of him was still trying to argue. Since the Chinese were able to transport such huge tanks to the front line, this shows that their land logistics line is far more tenacious than we imagined. Our plans against their logistical lines are probably going to be nullified! ”

Brigadier Howard's beard blew up on his lips fell instantly, and the twitching corners of his lips quickly squeezed out a sentence: "So, how do you think they came about?" ”

Howard understood that ignorance of Huaxia intelligence was not the responsibility of their research department, and that it was their duty to find something valuable from the intelligence agencies that had submitted them.

The issue of logistics concerning China, and even determining the overall strategic deployment of the Americans, is far more important than the study of the Mammoth tank, which is a tactical issue, and he cannot afford not to attach importance to it. Even on such an important subject, perhaps another gold star might be hung on his shoulder, lest the title of brigadier general be hung up among the colonel-level officers when communicating with other countries.

"I'm guessing they might have done it through a big sled or even a giant sled!" The bald man stroked a strand of brown hair hanging down, and said with a look, "Such a large tank, it is difficult to transport it long distances without a large sled, unless they drive it themselves." ”

The bald research institute itself smiled first, the reliability of super-heavy tanks is well known, and if you really want to drive from China to Canada around the Bering Strait, the engines of these tanks are almost expensive, not to mention how many tracks have to be replaced, plus the replacement of other parts, the pressure on logistics along the way is no worse than the logistics pressure towed by trailers.

At this time, in the northern environment, the wheeled equipment such as trailers is far less convenient than sleds.

The Americans have long discovered that China's land logistics transportation is mainly based on sleds. From dog-pulled, horse-drawn to man-powered towing in the army's march, to all kinds of crawlers or half-tracks and even wheeled machinery, the Chinese people have made full use of the climate and environment in the north.

"At this time, the north is no longer full of mud, and the snow and ice can make the sled carry more weight. As long as the cold continues, the Huaxia people can create frozen passages at any time, and can even pave several passages with ice water in places where there is no snow. The bald researcher continued, "As long as we see that these clumsy big guys can arrive safely and do not block the transportation of other materials in Huaxia, we know that the logistics routes of the Huaxia people are far more than we imagined, and they are more stable!" ”

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"Multiple lines?" Roosevelt looked at this conclusion and hesitated.

Up to now, the U.S. military has been holding back not to break out, hoping to use the logistical advantage of close range to drag down the Chinese people on the expedition.

Even when the Battle of Edmonton began, the Americans did not mobilize all the Allied forces along the way from Alaska to the Chinese conquest in Canada and launch a large-scale campaign. The conservative defenses and constant harassment of the Americans along the way only hoped to attract more Chinese troops and annihilate them in one fell swoop when their logistics were about to collapse, leaving China with heavy losses.

But Huaxia logistics has not been in decline, so the Americans have to wait in a hurry.

But now even these super-heavy tanks have been sent to the front line, and the Americans have to re-examine the logistics capabilities of Huaxia.

The transportation of ice and snow under the severe cold in the north has given China more land transportation opportunities.

"It doesn't matter if there are more lines, we continue to increase the intensity of harassment and strangulation, and they will not be able to hold on to their investigation!" Roosevelt pondered for a long time before finally deciding.

Even with the help of sleds, the cost of land transportation, especially expeditions in harsh environments, was enough to drag down the savings of a large country.

The mammoth tank and the second-level rhinoceros and grizzly bears that appeared on the front line certainly made the front line critical, but these are definitely the belly kings who devour fuel and spare parts, and while strengthening the attack power, it will also inevitably increase the burden of logistics.

Now the Americans are betting on whether the logistics line of the Chinese people will collapse quickly, or the defense line of the Allied forces will collapse quickly.

As long as the Chinese are still on Canadian soil and have not set foot on the U.S. border, Washington can withstand the pressure and continue to wait. It doesn't matter if you lose Edmonton.

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The situation in Edmonton is irreparable.

The upgrade of the Rhino and Grizzly Bear, as well as the appearance of sixty Mammoth tanks, as well as the aerial attack of the Talon Eagle and the helicopter gunship, caused the Allied armored forces in Edmonton to collapse quickly.

The Americans threw out the super Sabre with missiles on it, but it was still difficult to defeat the J-6 and MiG-21 in Huaxia, and in the end they could only rely on their numerical superiority to barely protect the head of the retreating army, so that they could safely withdraw across the Saskotchewan River, relying on the river moat, and Huaxia separated the north and south parts of Edmonton City, and continued to confront.

The Battle of Edmonton, which had only begun for a little more than a week, was not over, but in the first half, the Americans' new weapons were already being displayed one after another.

From the M4 automatic rifle to the newly improved artillery, to the tanks, planes, newly developed missiles, and other cutting-edge weapons, and even to all kinds of radar and other communications weapons, the equipment of the American army and air force has been comprehensively upgraded on the basis of absorbing the advanced technology of Britain and other European countries.

It's a pity that they met the Huaxia army with their backs to the base, and the little confidence they just emerged was lost by a few slaps in the face.

"We need more advanced weapons. Even if we don't have it for a while, we will outnumber them! However, the Pentagon quickly adjusted and developed a new policy. (To be continued.) )

PS: The plot is not straightened out, a little transition.