Chapter 194: Airborne operations
Shangwen and Wang Jian talked about the concept of tanks as they walked. In addition, Shang Wen has seen some tank concepts in later generations, and has already explained some of the room for artillery improvement to Wang Jian in detail.
Wang Jian sighed and was surprised when he heard it, mainly because he heard that artillery and muskets can be loaded from behind, and the speed is very fast. In particular, a musket capable of continuous firing appeared between the two. This makes Wang Jian feel fortunate at the whimsical idea just put forward.
"If Mr. Qin develops like this, the role of cavalry will become smaller and smaller. Especially the emergence of continuous firing of muskets will greatly eliminate the threat of cavalry." Wang Jian said with some fear. Just imagine it and you will find out. If the cavalry still attacked like before, it would be almost death. Moreover, the cavalry might even have no chance of close combat under the attack of that kind of weapon.
Thinking of this, Wang Jian remembered one thing.
"Right, Mr. Qin. Can this cavalry also be equipped with muskets or artillery?" Wang Jian asked.
"This is fine." Shang Wen replied naturally.
"Furthermore, the cavalry is equipped with the next number of artillery. The five-inch cannon is not suitable for cavalry's rapid mobile operations. Why not go back and experiment to see how the four-inch and 4.5-inch cannons are. The most important thing is that it is light and easy to operate. It can effectively and quickly provide fire support to the cavalry. We have studied a lot of these types of weapons." Shang Wen said lightly. Speaking of ease, it is not easy at all, because it requires a lot of experimentation to compare it. This is ballistics. A lot of mathematics is required for precise calculations, and with these data, effective artillery parameters can be provided. Qin’s current artillery is mostly from crossbowmen, especially large crossbowmen. They have rich shooting experience. These experiences have greatly filled the artillery shooting data. But these are not enough. Because this is just experience and has not yet become a subject. Especially after the development of artillery. The distance of the artillery and the greater the attack area required the artillery to actively learn mathematics. At that time, it was no longer what shooting experience could fill.
"Huh. What is that?" Wang Jian looked at the front strangely and said.
"What." Shang Wen was thinking about the artillery. Hearing Wang Jian's strange question, he raised his head and looked in the direction Wang Jian was paying attention to.
"Oh, my goodness." Shang Wen looked at the nondescript military uniforms of the Celestial Army students.
They apparently confuse the uniforms issued to them. Dresses and training uniforms and trousers are worn regardless of different types. The tops and trousers are completely out of touch, and some wear them all. Especially coats. They were dressed as they used to wear, in particular, they didn't use copper buttons, and they used leather belts instead of their belts.
"You fools. Who told you to dress like this?" Shang Wen immediately stepped forward and rebuked.
"The dress, the normal uniform, the training uniform, the dress is so messy. This is simply a shame to the heavenly army." As he spoke, Shang Wen took off those military caps with his hands.
"Now, put all the military uniforms away, and then go to start skydiving training. Immediately. Hurry up." Shang Wen said loudly.
"It's the sir." Everyone stood at attention.
"Assemble." Li Xin immediately formed the team.
Shang Wen watched all the students begin to gather the whole team. Then returned to Wang Jian.
"These clothes are really strange in style." Wang Jian said.
"Indeed, this is different from the Army and specially designed." Shang Wen replied.
"The army?" Wang Jian asked with some confusion.
"Yes, the army under the command of you, the army that has been fighting on land, is not called the army?" Shang Wen replied.
"Oh. Right." Wang Jian suddenly realized. You must know that in the Warring States period there was no concept of an army. There are only naval forces.
"These styles have special dresses, uniforms, training uniforms, etc.. There are epaulettes, collars, armbands, etc. worn on them." Shang Wen introduced.
"So much." Wang Jian is obviously not very interested in clothes. After all, the heavenly army was not worn on the body, and it was not compared with the army, and it was not good or bad. If the two services are compared, there is a gap, it is estimated that Wang Jian would not say that.
"Well, let's see how about their training?" Shang Wen asked.
"Okay, let me see what that skydiving training is like?" Wang Jian immediately came and said with interest.
The trainees are training on high platform this time. This is the most effective simulation method. After passing this level, basically one foot has entered the ranks of airborne. Next, Shangwen plans to build a higher platform and hang the parachute with ropes to simulate it thoroughly. Then finally take off to skydive. After this is over. Start the actual lift-off training immediately.
Wang Jian looked at the students who jumped off the platform, and suddenly became interested. Start to ask questions.
"What's going on?" Wang Jian asked.
"This is the use of parachutes, that is the thing, and pointed to those students who are learning to fold parachutes and said.
"It's the parachute that uses air resistance to drop from the sky safely." Shang Wen explained.
"That's it." Wang Jian pointed to the parachute and said.
"Yes. That's it. With this, those prospective pilots can safely descend from the sky. Ensure their flight safety." Shang Wen said. However, Shang Wen felt that Wang Jian should have other ideas. Otherwise, I won't be so interested. It is estimated that he should have the idea of paratroopers descending from the sky. However, Shang Wen believes that the current conditions are immature. First, there is a lack of effective vehicles for large-scale airborne operations. Such as airship. The second is logistical assurance and communication. Then there is the era of flintlocks. Is it a bit early? At this time, muskets form a queue to exert their power. The skirmish formation hasn't appeared yet.
"If a large army can descend from the sky, it will definitely be able to frighten the enemy." Wang Jian seemed to be talking to himself. But Shang Wen heard this sentence very clearly.
"That is the paratrooper. Soldiers can descend from the sky and reach the suddenness on the battlefield. But the style of weapon combat must be changed." Shang Wen said.
"Paratrooper. Is it really possible to do this?" Wang Jian said immediately. It seems that Wang Jian already has the idea of airborne combat. Oh my God, I have to sigh twice in a day. Shang Wen wondered if this Wang Jian had traveled through modern society, and how there were so many modern combat methods. Is there any foresight in this regard. Shang Wen was a little skeptical.
In fact, these are the conditions provided by Shangwen himself. Parachuting training for pilots. In the Air Force's view, there is nothing, but given to the Army, they will discover the benefits of parachuting. First, the Air Force can easily cross the line of battle. Drop paratroopers behind the enemy. This is not Wang Jian’s foresight, but comes from the maturity of technical conditions. Provides such an opportunity.
