Duke Mikhail, who was obsessed with watching Leonid's defeat, was too impatient, so he went to the front line enthusiastically without checking the battle plan formulated by Leonid.
He was going to add fuel to Leonid's fire, encourage the officers and soldiers of the 748th Regiment who were about to embark on the road to death, and make them more excited. Presumably, his personal lecture as the commander-in-chief would have some motivating effect!
However, when Duke Mikhail saw the first wave of offensive troops prepared by Leonid, he was a little stunned, because not all of them were dispatched, but only a battalion of soldiers in front of him.
At that time, Prince Mikhail had this thought in his mind: "What can a person like this do?"
It’s not surprising that Duke Mikhail was surprised, because the 578th Regiment, which was responsible for attacking Buftea before, let alone one battalion or three battalions at the same time, failed to gain a foothold in Buftea and was stunned by the defenders.
Typed out.
Duke Mikhail increasingly felt that Leonid was a little ignorant. Either he did not pay attention to the 578th Regiment at all, or he did not sum up the experience and lessons of the 578th Regiment. Otherwise, he would not be able to do such a useless thing.
Meaningful things.
Of course, he didn't say anything and was happy to see Leonid's joke. Who knew he was here to take the opportunity to beat up his nephew!
So he delivered an impassioned and inspiring speech without any care. The only thing that made him a little regretful was that there were not many people who were beaten. The scene was too small, and it really felt like a loss!
"Are you ready to start?" Prince Mikhail asked a little eagerly.
Leonid nodded: "Yes, everything is ready. After the bombardment is over, the first round of attack will begin immediately!"
Duke Mikhail nodded with satisfaction and said to Leonid very generously: "Very good, the bombardment must be sufficient, don't be stingy with the shells, this aspect can be used freely!"
Did Duke Mikhail suddenly become generous? Of course not, but he felt that Leonid was a bit petty. He only invested so many troops in the attack. When will the 748th Regiment be exhausted? So why not tell him the artillery shells?
Open up the supply and let him be bolder and devote all his strength to launch a full-scale attack as soon as possible.
Leonid naturally didn't know what his uncle's crooked idea was, and he thought it was Duke Mikhail's good intentions! However, if the supply of cannonballs was open, it would indeed reduce a lot of trouble for him, and it was not too late for him to be happy!
"That's great! This way I'll be even more sure!"
Duke Mikhail looked at the delighted Leonid, and he was actually even happier. He couldn't wait!
As the first round of shelling kicked off the attack, the 1st Battalion of the 748th Regiment, which was responsible for the attack, invested about one company of troops to begin fire reconnaissance. According to the previous reconnaissance route, this company was very scattered, almost several hundred meters in front.
Advance in a loose formation towards the intended target.
Duke Mikhail frowned at this scene, because the troops of the first battalion were too spread out. There were only one person every ten meters or so in front of them for several hundred meters. Such a loose formation could not form anything at all.
Impact, let alone capture the enemy's position, if you encounter the enemy's counterattack, you will be defeated in one round!
Not only was the formation of the attacking troops too loose, Duke Mikhail was also not satisfied with the intensity of the artillery bombardment. He allocated an artillery battalion of more than a dozen 12-pound cannons for Leonid to use. However, the artillery attack just now was too close.
There were only five or six artillery pieces at work, and the firepower was as intense as an old man peeing. It was not good at all.
Moreover, the power of 12-pound field artillery is very limited. In fact, it is not particularly suitable for use in fortifications. It is best to use heavy artillery of 18-pound or even 25-pound or more to attack fortifications. The power is limited and the firepower density is extremely low. Such cover shooting can
What's the purpose? It's just to tickle the enemy!
Looking at Leonid with a calm face, and then at the artillery firing methodically and slowly and the infantry advancing loosely, Duke Mikhail suddenly felt a strong desire to vomit. He began to doubt what people had said before.
There are rumors about Leonid being an excellent soldier. Based on the performance he saw and heard today, how can this be called excellent?
If he were Leonid's teacher, he would definitely give this kid a failing grade, because this performance is so eye-catching. You have to hit hard to attack a fortress, and you have to clenched your fist tightly to be able to hit it, you ah
What on earth does this coward want to do now?
Duke Mikhail began to worry about Leonid. He just wanted to beat Leonid, but he had no intention of really embarrassing Leonid. And now this performance looks like a bad dish, you see
Even his adjutant showed disdain, he clearly despised someone!
Duke Mikhail couldn't help but remind: "The firepower intensity is too low, and the troops invested are too few and too scattered!"
Leonid did not speak, as if he had not heard Duke Mikhail's words. He was observing the situation on the battlefield with a telescope, and his face was very calm, as if he had not seen those irritating performances.
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This made Duke Mikhail even more anxious. He reminded again: "Leonid, there are problems with firepower and troop allocation!"
Who would have thought that Leonid replied seriously: "No problem, this is my request! The situation is as I expected!"
Duke Mikhail is about to vomit blood: It’s just as you expected. What’s the meaning of this bird gesture? If you are not my nephew, and I make this arrangement for you, I will have to remove you from your post, no! Just let you go back to your hometown.
go!
Duke Mikhail couldn't help but strengthen his tone: "This won't work! It's impossible to capture the enemy's position with such a small number of people and density of firepower!"
But what Duke Mikhail didn't expect was that Leonid replied very calmly: "I didn't expect such a small force to capture the enemy's position. This is a fire reconnaissance and test!"
This answer made Duke Mikhail stunned for a moment. He raised his telescope and looked at the performance of the first battalion. The soldiers of this company did not have a strong desire to attack. They moved slowly and cautiously every step forward, and it seemed that they were also cautious.
Really observing the enemy's reaction.
"Oh, it turns out to be fire reconnaissance! That's what I said!"
Duke Mikhail was a little more relaxed. Even though he actually thought that such a fire reconnaissance was a bit unreliable, but since Leonid said so, he still had to take another look to see if such a test could detect anything.