After all, the U.S. Army suffered heavy losses in this battle, and the already small number of tanks and armored vehicles suffered huge losses. And looking at the current situation, what makes Americans desperate more than the quantitative gap is the qualitative gap. It took the Americans several years to come up with a new tank, but judging by the current situation, it seems that it is not comparable to the old ones used by the Germans a few years ago. Therefore, how to make up for the losses caused by the defeat is the most important issue at present. After all, in a week at most, the main forces of the German army may run into the Americans.

"Our armor is as weak as ever, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and this cannot be changed in a short time. So we had to turn to other countries for help, and as early as the end of the Italian war, there were already proposals in our country and the British Army to produce Huaxia 29 tanks. But for some reason, in the end this proposal was rejected. But as a substitute for this program, we decided to import some tanks for research and experimentation, and even planned to temporarily equip some Huaxia tanks. Walker said thoughtfully.

"Yes, there is such a thing, we even have some people who are training in Huaxia until now. Do you probably mean that you want us to ship this force directly from the United States? This is obviously impossible, the distance is too far, time is not available, and the road is not smooth. An officer interrupted.

"No, no, no. We don't have to ship it. We can get this equipment directly from Huaxia, and according to an inside information revealed by a Huaxia military officer, Huaxia is very determined to maintain the Iranian regime, so it has hoarded a large amount of equipment in Iran, including the new Type 29 tank and the Type 29 tank chassis modified tank destroyer. All we have to do is fly the people who are being trained in the United States from China to Iran. Then use Huaxia's stockpiled weapons to solve our urgent needs. Walker said.

"I'm afraid this is a bit difficult, in the plan before the war, we have already agreed with Huaxia, they will provide us with two armored battalions and Russian units as our general reserve. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to get new things, and these equipment are in Huaxia to make up for the war losses. I'm afraid it's a bit difficult. Colonel Patch on the side frowned slightly, this method is very good, but the feasibility is lower.

"2 armored battalions are simply not enough, we can only get one of them. Quantitatively. That's just enough troops to make up for my losses. At this, Walker's face flushed slightly. As for the Russians? Even among those Russian commanders, few spoke English. It's hard for me to believe that we can work together in such a situation. And their level of mechanization is low, maybe it's okay if it's a defensive support point. But if you pull it out to play a sports war, it would be nice not to be held back. Judging from the distribution of their weapons and means of transport, Huaxia should have arranged it in this way. And what we need now is mobile forces. If none of these reasons are enough, I think we have one more reason, a very final reason. Walker emphasized.

"We need a victory for the US Army! Our situation is tough. We needed a victory to boost morale, so we had to have a strong U.S. Army unit to crack down on the arrogance of the Germans. Even if we end up losing, we have to give the whole campaign a few highlights. Walker said categorically. The tone was full of determination.

"I think some of you here have been in a German prisoner of war camp before, do you want to go in again? Or how many times? The war is bound to continue, and the real battle has not yet begun. Don't you have any ideas? We want to prove to the world the power of the US Army! Walker's voice was like a drop of water in a pan of oil, making the whole room boil. I have to say, this suggestion is very tempting.

"But what if you lose? And as far as I know, not many of those trainees are able to drive the new Type 29 tank destroyer. And even with advanced equipment, will we be able to win? One piece of equipment alone won't win the battle unless we have other armored vehicles to work with. Patch is still very unfavorable to Walker's advice.

"But that's the only way to do it at the moment. Let's not talk about winning or losing, at least it can make the predicament we face a little better. We reported the suggestion, and as for how to talk to Huaxia above, it was their business. Well. That's it. "When the two sides are at loggerheads. Patton, who was direct, didn't bother to think about other issues, he only knew that the number of armored troops he had was not enough, and at the same time, he knew that Huaxia had a batch of stocks. And knowing that a squad of American GIs can come by plane, that's enough! To paraphrase a Chinese saying, what can pull out pus is a good plaster, and nothing else cares about it!

And when this suggestion was sent to the U.S. Department of the Army by cable, the bigwigs had similar views to Patton. This is currently the easiest and least costly solution to the problem. From the point of view of docking, the driving environment of the Type 29 tank and tank destroyer is similar. The only difference was the artillery. But this gun was designed and produced by the Americans, and this is even more problematic. Moreover, the US Army Headquarters also wants to use this actual combat to determine how big the gap can be between the use of American equipment and the use of Chinese armor under the operation of US Army officers and men. Of course, in order for Huaxia to allocate this batch of equipment to the US Army, there will definitely be some price to pay. Money is only one aspect. Since the Americans want to use Huaxia's armored strength to make up for their own shortcomings, they also need to pay the same price to make up for China's shortcomings.

"These tanks and tank destroyers are what we desperately need. Combined, there are about 50 Type 29 tanks and tank destroyers stored in Sanandaj. The combined forces of China and Iran were strong in armor, but the enemy they had to face was not very strong, so even if they attacked, they would not have much loss in the early stages of the war. On the ground, Huaxia is also very confident in their army, and the only concern is air cover, and we can mobilize some more aircraft from the Indian Air Force to Huaxia. They should say yes. Marshall suggested.

In fact, this is a time difference. Huaxia traded tanks that could not be used for the time being for the much-needed air force. Although China and the United Kingdom and the United States are responsible for different regions. But there was still coordination between the two sides, and the Americans had a general idea of when the Chinese Army would attack. Huaxia urgently needs to provide adequate aviation cover for the armored forces, although Huaxia's Shicha Falcon fighter has a long range compared to other fighters, but it is still not enough, so in order to make up for this loophole, Huaxia needs more fighters to make up for the short time in the air. The deal was a win-win, with both parties getting what they needed.

"Boys, I'll tell you good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear?" In the auditorium of a certain base in Central Asia, the US representative Bradley stepped up to the podium and spoke loudly to the chaotic deployment below. "The good news is that you got a raise. And the bad news is that you're going to war for these paychecks! Just this afternoon, I received an order from home that all Americans in this kind of training camp would rush to Iran to fight. Tomorrow morning's plane will take us out of here, from our training base, and from our beloved Chinese cuisine! ”

"Boss, we are armoured, but we will not use M4 tanks. Are we going to be mercenaries for Huaxia? One of the ensigns below said half-seriously, half-jokingly.

"Quite the opposite. Not only are we fighting for the United States, but the Chinese instructors and technicians in this training camp are also working for the United States. According to Huaxia, they are considered to be dispatched laborers. And the weapons we use are also the Type 29 tanks and tank destroyers that we have just learned to use. We have a chance to put our results to the test. Bradley said.

As for the suggestions of the Americans, Huaxia is still very serious. After all, everyone is an ally, and it is a little bit to be able to help. The Americans compensated, and Huaxia was willing to make the southern gateway stronger. In order to fully ensure that this unit can win the battle at the critical moment. Huaxia decided to equip these guys who can only drive tanks and make simple repairs with a special Huaxia logistics support force. Vehicles were still transferred from front-line stocks, and personnel were selected from Chinese officers and soldiers who trained with the Americans, and the two sides had been getting along directly for a long time and had a tacit understanding. Coupled with the fact that the latter is to maintain the vehicles that you are familiar with, then the effect is definitely much better than that of the US Army logistics.

"So sir, since our logistics are all in charge of Huaxia, will their cooks and cooking equipment also arrive at the battlefield with us? To be honest, I find that I can't live without them now. The meals they prepare are the equivalent of fuel for a tank for us. A voice came from below.

"This may be disappointing, and when we get to the battlefield we may only be able to eat field food, with some canned food at most. But I can assure you that if we come back victoriously, I will persuade Congress to let us match the Chinese food logistics system, after all, in the future, we will be stationed in India, whether it is Indian curry or British food can be described as terrible. Bradley said with a smile.

So, under the operation of China and the Americans, a new reserve force is being formed at a rapid pace, and while China and the United States are busy, what are the British doing? Unlike the Americans, the British did not contend with the Germans head-on. The Rangers, who had been deployed on the flanks before the war, were galloping on the vast plateau next door, looking for all the loopholes of the Germans to attack.

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