Steel Soviet Union

Whether in his subjective consciousness or in actual encounters, Vatu Kyon felt that the German field artillery units were not worth mentioning at all.

The parameters and indicators of those tattered divisional 150mm heavy howitzers are simply unsightly. To use a popular saying in the Red Army field artillery unit: "Our enemies are still using outdated artillery that was standard 20 years ago."

The firing range of the dignified division's 150mm heavy howitzers was completely suppressed by the 122 and 152 guns of the Red Army field artillery unit. As the mainstay of long-range artillery firepower, the 150mm divisional heavy howitzer is so unusable, not to mention other German artillery. Those German-made 105mm howitzers are almost ignored by the Red Army field artillery units.

As long as the Red Army's offensive artillery fires, there is basically no possibility of the German artillery reversing the situation.

Even if he dared to fight back at the Red Army artillery position and happened to be within range, the retaliatory destructive artillery bombardment would quickly hit the top of the German's head, leaving no time for him to move his position.

As time went by, the German artillerymen, who knew they were inferior in all aspects, simply became a doormat who bullied the weak and feared the strong.

Few people dared to fight back in the face of the Soviet army's powerful artillery preparations before a large-scale attack. It was not until the Soviet offensive force entered its own firing range and happened to jam the Soviet field artillery group outside the range that the German artillery troops They dared to show off their skills, but neither the momentum nor the scale of the artillery attack could compare with the Soviet field artillery.

In view of this, Vatutin always thought that those Germans could not make any good cannons at all. They only used some capitalist scraps and scraps to fill the frontline troops. Even the cannons were full of the blood and sweat of exploiting capitalists and squeezing poor workers. smell.

But when Vatutin saw this behemoth that looked like a prehistoric beast in front of him, all his previous perceptions were completely overturned in an instant.

"Oh my God, what kind of terrible monster did these Germans create? This is just a cannon? Isn't this a warship brought to land?"

The voluptuous and graceful figure of Miss Dora is indeed enough to attract the attention of men. Any passionate old man who has nothing to do with sissy will fall under this beauty's pomegranate skirt, hold his neck high and raise his head to look up. Vatutin is no exception.

"It is indeed unbelievable, Comrade Vatutin, but this is indeed a cannon."

Malashenko's performance at the moment was already much better than that of Vatutin, who was in a state of shock. Malashenko, who was mentally prepared because he was a time traveler, met the second Miss Dora for the second time. The intense shock and surprise of the first meeting is no longer there.

"We captured the German heavy artillery group that specialized in manipulating this super cannon. The German artillerymen told us that this is a super-heavy railway gun system called Gustav with a caliber up to 800 mm. It is in front of us. This giant cannon is Unit 2, and its name is Dora, which is the name of the wife of Krupp Jr., the boss of the German Krupp Arms Company that built the cannon.”

"The Germans originally planned to use this super cannon to conquer the French Maginot Line, but we all know what happened later. No one could capture Paris before the French surrendered, even the one who was good at blitz warfare. And the famous Guderian couldn’t do it either.”

"Gustav's No. 1 and No. 2 machines have lost their intended role. However, the Germans transferred the No. 1 machine to attack the Sevastopol Fortress last year, causing serious damage to the local defenders. The main culprit of the unprecedented damage is this thing, it just has a different name.”

Malashenko moved the brim of his hat to shake off the snow on it, and briefly introduced the super weapon in front of Vatutin. Malashenko continued to speak.

"As much as I hate to admit it, Comrade Commander, it is indeed the case."

"What is before us is the most powerful artillery system that has ever been built by mankind. Judging from the current level of military weapons, this is the most powerful one without a doubt. Those Germans used their top technology and The crystallization of industry has created such a terrifying war beast.”

Vatugin, who was extremely shocked by the scene in front of him, was thinking about all possible countermeasures in his mind.

The big guy standing quietly in front of him is certainly not a simple thing. Vatutin can understand why those Germans called this thing a super weapon and sent two thousand people around it to serve it extremely thoughtfully.

The power of the 203mm heavy howitzer equipped by the Red Army is already quite extraordinary. When a shot is dropped, even if it is near-missed, it will overturn the German garbage tank to the ground. It will be even worse if the target is an unprotected human being. Not a single intact body could be found within a hundred meters. No matter how strong the defensive positions and fortifications were, they would be reduced to ashes by this brutal firepower.

But what if this already terrifying caliber is enlarged nearly four times? What will be the result?

Vatutin knew that as the caliber of artillery weapons increases, their power is not as simple as 1+1+1, but increases geometrically in a multiplicative manner. Especially after it is larger than 100 millimeters, every doubling of the artillery caliber can increase the power several times. It is beyond Vatutin's imagination to imagine how powerful the 800 millimeter caliber monster in front of him will be.

"We must find a way to transport this thing down the front line quickly, at all costs and methods! The Germans will definitely go crazy if they know that their treasure has been seized! If it weren't for the weather, I'm afraid there would already be countless German planes by now. If they attack us, even if they blow this thing up, they won’t want to leave it to us.”

The value of tactical weapons and strategic weapons cannot be measured on the same level. In the middle of World War II before the advent of nuclear weapons, Miss Dora was obviously the standard strategic weapon of the current era.

Vatutin, who had already made a decision in his heart, turned to Malashenko, but his serious words were not what Malashenko expected.

"I will dispatch a special processing unit to take over this place as soon as possible. Malashenko, it is a huge credit for you to capture this German super cannon. I will personally draft a telegram to report this to Moscow. I will tell you just now All the details that were told to me were listed clearly. "

"Take your troops and prepare immediately. There is a new combat mission assigned to you! This super cannon must be processed and transported back to the rear as soon as possible. If it continues to be placed on the front line, it will be like a piece of rancid meat. All the Germans from all directions were attracted, and each wave was definitely getting crazier than the last!