Transmigrated as the Crown Prince

Because the Soviet army voluntarily gave up the second line of defense, the European coalition forces easily reached the outskirts of Moscow.

However, they did not rush to launch an attack on downtown Moscow, but began to deploy artillery units around Moscow.

Germany alone brought in nearly 80,000 artillery pieces of various calibers, of which more than 30,000 artillery pieces were over 100mm caliber (the German army assembled 40,000 artillery pieces of various types in the Battle of Moscow in the original time and space). The total number of artillery pieces in other European armies is nearly 100,000.

Most of the British Expeditionary Force used artillery captured by the Germans at Dunkirk. Although the performance of British artillery in World War II was good in terms of energy density, due to design issues, the overall performance was not as good as that of German artillery. The Germans naturally looked down upon them and returned these remaining artillery pieces (part of which was given to Italy as support at the time). To the British Expeditionary Force.

In the original time and space of World War II, the most famous artillery pieces of the British Army, besides the 6-pounder gun, 17-pounder gun and other anti-tank guns, were the 25-pounder gun and the 5-inch gun. However, the 17-pounder gun and the 5-inch gun have not had time to be developed, and they have no chance to come out. Because joining the EU requires unified standard weapons, ranging from pistols and daggers to aircraft and tanks. As a defeated country, it is impossible for Britain to "deviate from tradition" and develop its own weapons in a short period of time.

At this moment, the British Expeditionary Force only has 25-pound guns. The 25-pounder gun has been in service since 1936. However, it was not until the 1940 model that the British military brass were generally satisfied with its performance. Although this artillery served as the main equipment of the British army throughout World War II, in terms of performance, caliber, and design, it lagged behind similar products in the corresponding establishments of Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union.

In addition, France, the former "Europe's most powerful country", was the leader in artillery performance at least before the outbreak of World War II.

For example, the French Schneider M1929 155 plus howitzer has a range of 17,500 meters.

During the same period, the German SFH18 150mm howitzer had a range of 13,250 meters (the SFH18 was the world's first artillery to use rocket-extended range projectiles, and the rocket-extended range projectiles had an effective range of 19,000 meters). The Italian 1437-type heavy howitzer had a range of 14,250 meters. Sweden's M1931 type 150 howitzer has a range of 141 type 155 howitzer, and the range of the 10/34 type 152 mm plus howitzer is 17,265 meters; no one can surpass France in terms of range.

There is also the Schneider M1932 155mm cannon with a maximum range of 27,500 meters.

During the same period, the German 150mm K18 cannon had a range of 24,700 meters; the 150mm K39 cannon had a range of 24,700 meters; Italy's 149 cannon, had a range of 237,000 meters; the Soviet Union's 152 cannon BR2, had a range of 27,000 meters; Sweden's M1937 152 cannon, had a range of 23,000 meters; The Czech M1928 152 cannon has a range of 238,000 meters. Poland does have a WZ40 155mm cannon with a range of 27,600 meters. Not to mention that the barrel is entrusted to Bofors for OEM. It is not considered a serious Polish product, but is shipped individually. Moreover, the Polish weapons factory only produced two experimental products and planned to start mass production from 1940 to 1941. As a result, the country perished before 1940.

In addition, the performance of the French Schneider M1927 85 field gun is also very excellent, surpassing the German products of the same caliber. The performance parameters are not much worse than the German 105mm caliber howitzer, but the weight is one and a half times lighter. The Soviet D-44 cannon 20 years later only had a range of 500 meters longer than the M1927 howitzer, which shows the excellence of this gun.

The technology of this gun has made a qualitative leap compared to the previous generation of artillery. The main technology is the self-tightening barrel production technology, which reduces the weight of the gun barrel. It is lengthened so that a practical muzzle brake with higher power charges and a pneumatic braking mechanism with a large elevation angle can be used, shortening the required stroke of the gun barrel braking system.

It's a pity that France was defeated too quickly on the European battlefield and failed to give these artillery pieces a chance to prove themselves. Now they are all brought to Moscow, preparing for a final swan song. After all, the EU will have to produce the same weapons and equipment in the future. Once the war is over, these artillery will have no use.

It took nearly half a month to deploy these artillery positions, and it was not completed until March 31.

"Hehe, today is still April Fool's Day." Yannick muttered as he got up in the morning and looked at the calendar.

April 1st every year is a traditional Western folk festival - April Fool's Day, also known as April Fool's Day. As for its origin, the more common theory is that it originated in France.

In 1582, France first adopted the newly reformed Gregorian calendar (the universal Gregorian calendar), which started the year on January 1st, changing the previous calendar that used April 1st as the start of the new year. During the implementation of the new calendar, some conservative people opposed this reform and still followed the old calendar and refused to update it. They still exchange gifts on April 1st and organize activities to celebrate the New Year. Those who advocated reform ridiculed the practices of these conservatives. Smart and funny people give fake gifts to diehards on April 1st, invite them to fake celebrations, and call these fooled people "April fools" or "bait fishes." From then on, they fooled each other on this day, and it became a popular custom in France over time. The festival spread to Britain in the 18th century, and was later brought to the United States by early British immigrants, where it gradually became popular.

Before he traveled through time, April Fool's Day had not been introduced to China for too long. Some people thought that this festival was completely non-mainstream because of its noisy nature, and he didn't pay much attention to it.

And now, even though he is in the West, no one dares to joke with him given his current status.

"Do you want me to make a big joke?" After washing up and coming to the restaurant, Yannick began to think carefully while eating breakfast. Would he scare a large group of people by making a broadcast saying that they had failed on the Soviet-German battlefield and that he was ready to surrender?

But thinking about it, this approach is so unfair and completely inconsistent with his identity. And if there are some people with poor mental endurance, it would not be good to cause death or anything.

"Hey, it's so cold at this high place. There's not even anyone who can joke with me." After sighing twice, Yannick asked the attendant to get the phone. "Marshal Rundstedt, are the front lines ready?" Moscow time is 2 hours ahead of Berlin. By this time, the front line soldiers should have finished their breakfast.

Marshal Rundstedt said respectfully. "As long as you give the order, our army will fire thousands of guns, enough to wipe Moscow off the face of the earth."

Nearly 200,000 artillery pieces roared together, and the scene should be quite shocking. Yannick nodded and ordered. "Then let's fire. It's a grand April Fool's Day gift for Stalin." But thinking about it, the Soviets should not miss April Fool's Day.