Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 626 Fiery Beast!

Li Yunlong didn't know much about flamethrower tanks, but he did have some knowledge of them.

Information about flamethrower tanks was included in the materials provided by Mr. Lin in the past.

As the name suggests, a flamethrower tank is a type of tank that can breathe fire.

Similar to a flamethrower, it can spray flames to kill enemies and attack enemy fortifications.

However, the flamethrower required infantrymen to carry heavy fuel tanks on their backs.

Flamethrower soldiers are definitely one of the most hated units by the enemy and should be prioritized for elimination on the battlefield.

Therefore, flamethrower soldiers have a low survival rate.

However, tanks are different; with thick armor protection, their survivability is greatly increased.

Moreover, it carries a relatively large amount of fuel, allowing for continuous output.

“Boss Lin said the price is the same as for a medium tank,” Xiao Zhang replied excitedly. “Killing a major will get you one flamethrower tank, killing a lieutenant colonel will get you two, killing a colonel will get you three, and killing a major general will get you twelve.”

The new regiment is equipped with flamethrower tanks, which will further enhance its strength. Xiao Zhang is naturally happy for the soldiers on the front line.

Li Yunlong looked at Zhang Dabiao: "Dabiao, estimate how many Japanese officers of the rank of major or above we killed in the Battle of Xinxian?"

Although the battle to recapture Xinxian was part of the campaign to attack Taiyuan, it can also be considered an independent battle.

For example, the Battle of Xinkou was part of the Battle of Taiyuan.

After the Battle of Xinxian, Li Yunlong could naturally contact Boss Lin to collect the goods.

However, during the offensive, Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang were so busy that they didn't have time to contact Boss Lin to collect the goods.

Boss Lin sent a message saying he had new weapons, and Li Yunlong naturally wanted to get some to try them out.

Zhao Gang and the other staff officers also turned their attention to Zhang Dabiao.

"Reporting to the commander." Zhang Dabiao, with a buzz cut, sharp eyes, and a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth, said, "The 9th Brigade has a total of 7 majors, 2 lieutenant colonels, and 1 major general."

"Yoshino Regiment, 1 colonel, 1 lieutenant colonel and 3 majors."

"There are a total of 10 majors, 3 lieutenant colonels, 1 colonel, and 1 major general, according to Mr. Lin's price..."

"If they were all replaced with flamethrower tanks, that would be a total of 31 flamethrower tanks."

Li Yunlong's eyes lit up; this price was not bad.

If they were all replaced with M4 medium tanks, they could form half a tank regiment.

"I remember the Independent Brigade's battle report said," Li Yunlong said, "that they also destroyed six Japanese miniature tanks?"

“That’s right, that’s true!” Zhang Dabiao nodded with a smile.

"Then send a telegram to Boss Lin immediately." Li Yunlong's tone was somewhat impatient. "Change all the price for majors and above to flamethrower tanks. Also, change the price for the 6 Japanese miniature tanks that were destroyed to flamethrower tanks."

The Japanese Type 95 mini tank was something the Eighth Route Army didn't even want to capture; they would blow it up even if the Japanese surrendered.

This thing had weak firepower, making it difficult for Eighth Route Army tank crews to even get in and out. Its armor was thin, with the thickest part only 12 millimeters thick. It would be destroyed if blown up with an explosive charge, so all the Eighth Route Army tank crews disliked it.

Wouldn't it be better to blow it up and replace it with an M4 medium tank?
"Yes!" Zhang Dabiao quickly drafted a telegram and handed it to Xiao Zhang to send to Boss Lin.

During wartime, special cases are handled specially, and Boss Lin quickly called back, saying that he could deliver the goods to the Yangqu area at 3 p.m.

Li Yunlong was naturally overjoyed and sent the delivery address to Boss Lin.

At present, much of the equipment and supplies of the new regiment have not yet arrived in Yangqu, so they are only launching a feint attack on the Japanese positions.

The real battle has not yet begun!
Li Yunlong first personally went to the front line to scout out the Japanese positions. The Japanese positions on Qinglong Mountain and Qizi Mountain were not as precipitous as the Niangziguan Fortress.

Flamethrower tanks have great potential.

At 3 p.m., Zhang Dabiao stayed at the regimental headquarters, while Li Yunlong, along with Zhao Gang, several column commanders, and guards, went to the agreed location to collect the goods.

Mr. Lin's delivery was very punctual; dozens of giant helicopters arrived carrying 37 flamethrower tanks.

In addition, containers containing ammunition, fuel, instruction manuals, and spare parts were also delivered.

"nice one!"

As Boss Lin's giant helicopter departed, Li Yunlong's eyes shone like Superman's laser eyes as he looked at the enormous tank.

To his surprise, the tank weaponry that Boss Lin sent was not just a single flamethrower.

In addition to a flamethrower, it also had a 75mm cannon and two machine guns.

"Sun Desheng, what are the performance specifications of this flamethrower tank?"

Li Yunlong looked at Sun Desheng, who was standing next to the tank tracks, holding the instruction manual in one hand and touching the tank tracks with the other, chuckling to himself, almost drooling.

The most direct way to judge the power of a weapon, besides its performance on the battlefield, is through its performance data.

Sun Desheng quickly walked over and chuckled, "Reporting to the regimental commander, the performance data is very good."

"The chassis is the M4 medium tank, and the main armament is a 75mm cannon, the same as the main gun used in our M24 tank."

Li Yunlong's eyes were full of wisdom, and he nodded in satisfaction.

Zhao Gang laughed and said, "In this way, the ammunition for this flamethrower tank and the M24 tank's main gun can be used interchangeably, which reduces some logistical pressure."

“That’s right, Political Commissar,” Sun Desheng continued. “Unlike the M4 and M24 tanks, this tank is equipped with two flamethrowers.”

"Two?" Li Yunlong's expression shifted. "Wasn't there only one flamethrower?"

"The main weapon is an E20-20 flamethrower," Sun Desheng said, pointing to the cannon on the left side of the flamethrower tank. "According to Mr. Lin's instruction manual, its maximum range can reach 140 meters."

"Secondary weapons include two 7.62 mm machine guns and one E12 miniature flamethrower."

"The E12 extends from the top of the commander's cupola, providing a good field of fire, and can be used to engage enemy targets near the tank."

"The vehicle has two main fuel tanks inside the body and two smaller fuel tanks inside the turret, which can carry about 1000 liters of fuel and 40 rounds of main gun ammunition."

Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, and the others' eyes lit up once again.

The two M2 flamethrowers currently equipped in each platoon of the new regiment have a maximum range of only 50 meters and a maximum flame duration of 50 seconds.

This thing is much better than the M2 flamethrower. It not only has better protection, but also shoots farther and lasts longer.

In another timeline, this thing was developed by the US military at the end of World War II in preparation for landing on Japanese soil. However, Japan surrendered unconditionally shortly after its development, so the US military lost interest in it and it was never put into service.

However, Boss Lin managed to bring it out. The Japanese soldiers in another timeline didn't get to taste the Flame Beast, but the Japanese soldiers in this timeline couldn't miss it.

Zhao Gang beamed: "This is a mobile behemoth of fire!"

Li Yunlong nodded in satisfaction: "Damn, that's pretty good!"

Although heavy howitzers can destroy concrete fortifications, many tunnel entrances, anti-artillery bunkers, and pillboxes still need to be cleared by soldiers one by one and burned with flamethrowers, which will result in the sacrifice of many soldiers.

But with this flamethrower tank, things are different. To deal with some of the Japanese fortifications, you can directly put the flamethrower tank on and grill them.

Li Yunlong looked at Sun Desheng: "Sun Desheng, how long will it take for these 37 flamethrower tanks to become combat-ready after I hand them over to you?"

(End of this chapter)