The Rise Of Australasia-Chapter 1248 - 923 The Impact of the Airlake Canal
Chapter 1248: Chapter 923: The Impact of the Airlake Canal
Chapter 1248 -923: The Impact of the Airlake Canal
In Europe, amidst the chaotic wars among various countries, the Royal Military Factory in Australasia also embraced new tasks.
Based on the specific combat conditions on the front line, the Australasia Ministry of Defense issued new military manufacturing requirements to the factory.
It is worth mentioning that the Ministry’s demands were not focused on weapons but on improving the existing ammunition and shells.
Indeed, the new batch of military equipment manufacturing was almost all ammunition. Uniquely, the Ministry required the Royal Military Factory to produce bullets and shells with enough lethality to cause severe injuries to the enemy upon impact.
This decision was made according to the General Staff’s plan to effectively deplete the manpower of European countries.
The newly manufactured bullets in Australasia would initially be used on enemies, but once the enemy realized something was amiss, they would naturally begin a large-scale research of these new bullets to inflict greater casualties on the opposition.
Thus, at least in the European region, this would evolve into an internal consumption between the British and French-Russian and the German-Italian sides. The research on the new bullets aimed to effectively kill the enemy’s viable forces, and if both parties heavily used the new bullets, the ratio of severe injuries and deaths on the battlefield would increase significantly.
Arthur was very interested in the research of new weapons, and for this reason, he became one of the first to visit the Royal Military Factory to inspect the newly developed ammunition.
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Upon arriving at the Royal Military Factory, Arthur and several generals from the Ministry of Defense went to the testing area of the factory to witness the power of the new ammunition.
The head of the new ammunition development at the Royal Military Factory, Andrick, had been waiting for a long time and hurried forward when he saw Arthur, respectfully reporting the progress of the new ammunition development.
“Your Majesty, please look. According to the requirements of the Ministry of Defense, we have developed and manufactured the first batch of new ammunition.
The bomb you see here, we call the ‘Raindrop Bomb.’ Though it appears to be just an ordinary bomb, inside, it contains thousands of these small cast iron bombs,” Andrick handed Arthur a small bomb, less than five centimeters in length, and explained.
“Does it explode again after these small bombs hit the ground, causing damage?” Arthur inquired with slight interest.
If it indeed followed this principle, then the bomb’s principle would be similar to cluster bombs, deploying a large-scale bombing effect by packaging small bombs within a larger one.
“Not exactly, Your Majesty,” Andrick paused slightly, then quickly shook his head and said, “These cast iron bombs are solid, with no gunpowder inside.
The outer large bomb explodes in the air, dispersing the thousands of small cast-iron bombs inside in a dense pattern, falling at speeds over 500 kilometers per hour towards the ground below.
Combining the weight of these cast iron bombs with the acceleration from the bomb’s explosion, according to our analysis, these solid cast iron bombs can penetrate up to 3 millimeters of steel plate, causing extremely effective damage to the enemy.
“Of course, Your Majesty, your suggestion is also a good idea. Thank you for reminding me. I will also study such a bomb and strive to create more weapons that can cause damage to the enemy,” Andrick quickly added.
Understanding Andrick’s addition was to avoid displeasing him, Arthur smiled and nodded, saying, “Weapon development still depends on you experts to handle; I’m just sharing some of my own thoughts.
Of course, whatever the idea, as long as it leads to the development of sufficiently superior weapons, it is correct and beneficial to the country.”
Then, Arthur turned his gaze back to the so-called Raindrop Bomb, curiously asking, “Have you actually tested the power of this bomb?”
“Not yet, Your Majesty,” Andrick shook his head, explaining, “The Royal Military Factory does not have a large experimental site, and we are concerned that dispersing tens of thousands of small bombs could cause unnecessary casualties, so we have not yet conducted a practical test.”
Arthur nodded, satisfied with the caution of the Royal Military Factory.
The Royal Military Factory has specific research labs in Sydney and Saint Arthur Castle, with branches spread across major areas of Australasia. It is the largest military factory in Australasia and also the largest partner in weapons and equipment for the entire Empire.
Arthur had no concept of the magnitude of the Royal Military Factory, for as early as during World War I, the factory already employed about ten thousand workers, and its weapon production had reached a terrifying figure.
“Then let’s test it together later; I am very curious about the power of these weapons and hope they will bring me good news,” Arthur said, nodding his head with a smile.
Andrick nodded and continued to introduce to Arthur, “Your Majesty, please look. The second lethal weapon we have developed is the improved new bullet.
The new bullet has a sharper and thinner tip, which affects its range. However, beyond its range, its lethality is greater.
Upon hitting the enemy, the bullet tip does not cause the typical through-and-through wound but instead rapidly flips inside the enemy’s body.
Thus, the damage caused by the new bullet is incomparable to ordinary bullets. If used in close-range firefights, such a bullet would become the nightmare of any enemy; a hit means a severe injury, and survival without timely medical treatment is almost impossible.”
