Chapter 103: Landing Site, Bastion and 'Operation Trebuchet'
Chapter 597 Landing Site, Bastion and "Operation Trebuchet"
Rockets trailing orange tail flames continued to rise from the river, and rows of stars fell down. When they flew closer, they could even see clearly on the ground a long cylinder with a tail of fire. Inlaid with tilted spiral iron plates. This grand meteor shower covered the barbarian mercenaries following the super-heavy cavalry. The huge fire and continuous explosions engulfed many lines of troops. The super-heavy cavalry who rushed into the battle line of infantry suddenly found themselves behind them. The infantry was missing, and some places were already on fire.
The fleet concentrated its firepower to intercept the Canaanite troops. In each wave, dozens of fireballs came through the sky, spreading fire on the wilderness scattered with the army, igniting flesh, blood, clothing, and vegetation; or simply smashing them on the ground. On the ground, flowers exploded with a bang.
The super-heavy cavalry was blocked by continuous explosions, flames and increasingly dense smoke, and formed a melee with the infantry who held their positions.
Paulus continued to send troops, but most of the troops that rushed to support the super-heavy cavalry were stopped halfway by the fleet's firepower, and they could only watch the super-heavy cavalry that broke the formation fall into a melee.
The landing site on the banks of the Tirne River is an important support point of the Beyeran defense line. Capturing it can cut off the connection between the land and the fleet, forcing the Grand Republican Army to shrink and reorganize its front to the south. In this way, Cherkasy's initiative will be Returning to Canaan, the Elf troops can also gain a more stable front, making it easier to launch a decisive blow from the western front.
Both sides are concentrating all their forces. Sequence 4 demigod "Law Controller" Provis arrived with a group of high-level elves composed entirely of elders. As soon as they arrived at the headquarters, Paulus briefly explained the situation: "The human fleet's firepower is very strong, and our infantry cannot keep up with the advance of the heavy armored forces.
"The super-heavy cavalry can break up the infantry at the landing site, but at least one or two hundred will be lost. What about the human infantry? Even if a few thousand are killed, there will still be tens of thousands waiting behind."
Provis said:
"I brought the decree of the Senate - Her Highness Galadia has gathered enough authority, and the Nebula Temple is about to open the road to the eternal land.
"In this way, our army will have endless spiritual support, and all kinds of mysteries will come in turn."
Paulus pointed to the situation on the east and west fronts on the sand table: "Then, humans will definitely deploy artifacts behind the Scorching Sun Fortress. If we fail to destroy the Beyelan landing site, our army should avoid the firepower of the fleet in the river and concentrate its forces on west side,
"After reconnaissance, Beyeland is building a multi-faceted fort, an obtuse angle fort and a crown fort in sequence on the western front to protect the Chinese army's Scorching Sun Fortress. I have made arrangements to attack the fortress under construction; the attack on the landing site can also mobilize the enemy. Strength, weaken the defense of the area where the fort is built. The enemy infantry is very tenacious when relying on the fort. If its fortifications can be destroyed, it will help our army find its weak points to break through. If one point is broken, the entire line will be unstable, and our army can threaten from the side and rear. Its artifact."
At 11 o'clock on June 26, the battle for the Cherkasy landing site became fierce.
In the absence of infantry support, Canaan's super-heavy cavalry continued to attack the Bajran defense line. Many artillery positions were destroyed. Whenever the firing of Katyusha rockets was suspended, Canaan drove the barbarian mercenaries to attack.
Beyeland's reinforcements also came in a steady stream. The infantry set fire to their horses and haystacks, creating thick smoke. The super-heavy cavalry lost their direction in the thick smoke and could only take turns fighting the nearest enemies.
At 11:30, the situation at the landing site became increasingly critical. The defense line consisting only of marines, battle infantry and artillery could not stop the onslaught of the Extraordinary Knights.
The rapid drumbeat of preparations for war sounded. The infantry at the landing site was in danger. The General Front Committee decided to invest the reserve team to counterattack Canaan's heavy cavalry with armored cavalry grenadiers composed entirely of extraordinary people!
Following the command flag instructions from the headquarters, a dozen assault boats quickly sailed towards the river.
Shotoral Mira from Homemon Watts was also among them. She led two first-year female cavalrymen to form a team, tightly holding the reins, and huddled together with her teammates and horses in the assault boat. Shells and rockets shot from
It passed overhead, and it was so low that it seemed like it would fall into the boat at any time.
Canaan's artillery fire also fell into the river from time to time, and black and yellow water columns rose one after another. Mira silently licked the half-melted chocolate, and everyone else chewed something. The water splashed on the blue uniforms and silver breastplates of the cavalry, and then
A slight tremor rolled down his shoulders.
"Boom!"
With a muffled sound, the assault boat approached the shore. Mira stuffed half a piece of chocolate into her pocket and buckled the copper helmet with red and blue feathers on her head. Several squadrons of cavalry rushed out of the boat and stepped on it.
Run toward the shore in deep or shallow river water.
As soon as he stepped on the solid ground, Mira took out his lance, and the others arranged their sabers and rifles. From the corner of their eyes, they could even see a giant war elephant-sized thing standing among the crowd of infantry beside the breastwork dozens of steps away.
Rampage.
"Ah, so big!"
Mira exclaimed, and the two first-year Shutoral were also startled. It was the first time for everyone to see the heavy cavalry blessed by elf magic, and they were shocked by the size.
With a loud bugle, the Assault Cavalry Corps issued a counterattack order! Several squadrons of cavalry have formed hundreds of combat groups.
"Ready to fight!"
The counterattack troops are all Extraordinaries and reserve Extraordinaries, either officers or sergeants, and are elite cavalry who can form small teams to fight. The current situation does not allow time to mobilize. Canaan's super-heavy cavalry is supported by continuous reinforcements.
, the troops at the landing site have been completely defeated.
The flag officer shouted a battle cry and ran past the assembled cavalry.
"Attack, all attack! Get the infantry guys out!"
The three armored cavalrymen of Mira's group rushed towards the enemy at the parapet. Their speed was extremely fast, leaving all the cavalrymen behind.
A few dozen meters away, a city wall-like figure was making a rumbling roar, crushing several riflemen into a pulp. Mira held a long spear and plunged into the gap in the armor of the super heavy knight.
The specially made spear was tied with a bomb, which penetrated the shield with Mira's full thrust, and exploded after being pierced into the armor. After Homemonworth obtained information about Galadia's super-heavy equipment,
Bayeran's special fire spear cavalry is specially designed to counteract heavily armored units with psychic shields.
The elven super-heavy cavalry shook as if it had been hit by a cannonball. The blow destroyed his shield and damaged half of his breastplate.
The second cavalry followed. The vigorous cavalry carried a bundle of grenades and passed behind the super-heavy cavalry. The grenade bundle spun in a circle in his hand like a meteor hammer and was thrown at the turning elf.
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"boom!"
The huge heavy cavalry swayed and fell to the ground together with its mount. The flames of the bomb enveloped the armor and burned. The elf hurriedly took off his armor and rolled over on the sand. He was about to get into the smoke.
After escaping, the third rider of Mira's team emerged from the diagonal stab.
She was even more skilled, as she was a professional lancer. At the end of the trio, she aimed at the throat of the elf who had fallen from his horse and stabbed him with a spear.
The three cavalry's joint operations cooperated with each other like clouds and flowing water, breaking shields, shattering armor, and delivering fatal blows in an instant.
There were roars on the banks of the Tirne River, and the counterattacking Bajeran cavalry grenadiers kept attacking Canaan's super-heavy cavalry with fire spears and grenade beams. Flames, explosions and debris covered the sky and the sun, and people's wails and
The horses' screams are endless.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when the war horse was killed, Mira and the team members all entered the infantry battle. Canaan and his servant army were unable to eliminate the Grand Republican Army's landing site even though they invested super-heavy cavalry.
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The troops invested by both sides at the Cherkasy landing site were very powerful. After a fierce battle, neither side achieved a breakthrough. Beyeran held the fortifications along the river and could cover the fleet; Canaan also compressed Beyeran's defense line.
The opponent's plan to expand the landing site failed.
The main forces of the two armies were gradually deployed. After the front was stabilized, the ocean-like marching columns and phalanxes began to form under the command of military flags.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the Grand Republican Army formed a huge front that stretched for several miles from the banks of the Tierne River, passing through the Fortress of the Scorching Sun, Crown Castle, and Obtuse Angle Castle to the westernmost polygonal fort. The blood-stained wilderness was covered with a dazzling blue.
Neat formations lined up under the command of drum beats. Their neat steps made the ground vibrate slightly, and each battalion entered their respective combat positions.
The right wing of the Grand Republican Army is the Marine Corps, the 1st Sebasto Army, and the Assault Cavalry Corps. To the west are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th Army, 12th Army and the Verona Army.
2nd Army.
The armies faced off against Canaan under the cover of cavalry and artillery, covering the fortresses that were being intensified in construction. Canaan also deployed half-elves, mercenaries and withered warriors at the front.
The cavalry on both sides temporarily lost room to maneuver, and most of them withdrew from the battlefield.
Suppressive thunder rolled in the air, the tension increased exponentially, and a war was imminent.
His Majesty Francis, Earl Larmore, Werner and other generals and many elders gathered at the Burning Sun Fortress. General Baldwin, Sidious, and Erza had all arrived at the front line, and several demigods were also ready to join the battle.
Prepare. Roland scrawled in his diary:
"On June 26, the second day of the battle, the entire army was deployed for the decisive battle. I decided to execute Operation Mangonel."
He put the diary in his pocket, took a deep breath, and asked the crowd watching him:
"Is your lord here?"
The crowd's eyes all turned and focused on Sonia, who had just arrived. The countess also put on light armor and said with great certainty:
"Griffith is setting up the wishing vessel."
In this way, the conditions for the decisive battle have been assembled.
"First Battleship Squadron, attack."
In order to buy time for the construction of the fortress, the General Front Committee issued an order for the fleet to attack. Four black battleships with towering masts stood like mountains, forming a column and cutting through the waves to press towards Canaan's left flank.
Black smoke billowed across the river like fire, and a low roar was heard. The flagship began to fire a salvo on the port side. The ready-to-fire cannonballs came out of the barrel like thunder, and the warships behind opened fire in turn. The elf's position suddenly rose up.
of black smoke.
Canaan's artillery fired back immediately. Not only did they have artillery, but they also had amazingly powerful supernatural beings who summoned meteorites and lightning to attack the river. Red cannonballs trailed black smoke across the sky, and golden-red meteorites fell from the sky, colliding with the roaring thunder.
together.
Under such a large-scale firepower attack, the shield had lost its meaning. Suddenly, the battleship on the river flashed with fire, and a psychically projected spear hit the hull. The hard oak planks shattered like paper.
Debris flew in all directions, severing the heads and arms of a group of sailors next to the gun emplacement.
The battleship's bombardment shook Canaan's front. However, the real purpose was not there.
Under the cover of artillery fire, Alandel commanded the battle cruiser Brunhil to pass through the right side of the battleship of the first battle group. For the Tirne River, the battle cruiser was powerful enough, but against the ground
The task of attacking belongs to the battleship with heavy armor and heavy artillery. The mission of Birren Hill is to cover a formation of steam gunboats, transport ships and steam assault boats.
This squadron will pass through the waterway monitored by the Elven Fortress "White Tower" during the main battle, and go straight to the lakes and swamps in the east of Canaan.
This is a secret mission, and it is in charge of Harandil, who has just saved his life. Griffith and Roland gave it a very high priority when formulating the entire Canaan offensive plan. The manpower assigned to them is extremely capable.
Abundant, steam engines and artillery are the best.
Their mission is to carry out "Operation Trebuchet" during a battle between the two armies!