When the way of warfare is constantly changing, the war becomes more intense. The emergence of high technology has enhanced the offensive and defensive capabilities of various countries, and the investment in ammunition needed to win the war has also increased, and the consumption of bullets has gradually risen to hundreds of thousands or even millions of rounds. In contrast, during the Sino-Japanese War, the Eighth Route Army was able to fight a battle with only 5 bullets, and there were 2 rounds left. But in modern warfare, these bullets are no longer enough to cope with the needs of combat. This shift has had a huge impact on ammunition consumption. It is reported that in the Vietnam War, the US military needed an average of 200,000 rounds of ammunition to eliminate an enemy.
Why is there a big gap between the amount of ammunition output and the ratio of the results formed compared to the period of World War II?First of all, the mode of operation has changed dramatically, and the consumption of ammunition, naturally, has also shown a significant change. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the military industry of the Eighth Route Army was extremely underdeveloped, and the production of bullets was extremely slow, which could not meet the needs of front-line soldiers for ammunition at all. In this case, the Eighth Route Army could only use ammunition sparingly. In order to effectively hit the enemy with every bullet, the Eighth Route Army paid great attention to training the shooting accuracy of soldiers, so many sharpshooters were born during the Anti-Japanese War, and the average number of ammunition consumed to kill a Japanese soldier was only a few dozen rounds.
When fighting the Japanese, the Eighth Route Army had fewer bullets in their hands, and usually waited until the Japanese were close before firing, firing 3 to 5 rounds before throwing grenades or engaging in white-knuckle combat when the enemy was closer. In such an operational environment, there is a high probability that the Eighth Route Army will fight the next battle. After the end of World War II, the world's most advanced equipment has been rapidly upgraded, and many new equipment has been born, the firepower output has become more and more violent, and the combat mode has undergone new changes. After the outbreak of the Vietnam War, the number of automations on the battlefield increased, the output of firepower became more intense, and the amount of ammunition consumed increased exponentially.
The Vietnamese battlefield was densely packed with jungles, and the Vietnamese army often used these jungles to launch surprise attacks on the US troops. The impact of firearm improvements on ammunition consumption. In modern warfare, with the rapid development of military science and technology, the role and effect of firearms have also undergone tremendous changes. While the rate of fire of traditional rifles is already slow compared to automatic rifles, the rate of fire of modern automatic rifles is incredibly fast. This made guns more of a tool for fire suppression, and the task of real annihilation of the enemy was mainly carried out by shells and bombs.
On the modern battlefield, the firepower is dense, the fire is pervasive, and the dust is flying, and these factors greatly interfere with the shooting accuracy of firearms, making the effectiveness of firearms significantly reduced. As the power of various artillery shells and missiles increased, the role of firearms in combat was gradually weakened. In order to successfully destroy the enemy, more bullets need to be thrown, and the accuracy of the gun gradually decreases. The speed at which modern warfare modes are updated also makes guns less and less effective against enemies. Therefore, the militaries of many countries are more inclined to use advanced ** such as warplanes and missiles to decide the victory or defeat on the battlefield.
In such a complex and ever-changing environment of modern warfare, although the role of firearms has been relatively weakened, its presence on the battlefield is still indispensable. Although the shooting accuracy has decreased, firearms are still an important fire support in the army, capable of providing a certain degree of fire suppression against the enemy. In addition, for some special situations of hand-to-hand combat, firearms still have a unique role and value. However, in the face of continuous technological innovation and the rise of advanced technology, the status and role of firearms are also quietly changing. How will the status of firearms evolve further in future wars?
Will we continue to rely on existing firearms technology, or will we accelerate the development of more advanced systems?This will be a question that deserves in-depth study and study. After all, how to maximize the role of modern science and technology is an important aspect that cannot be ignored in every country's military strategic planning.