Chapter 980: 16. Fortress vs. Fortress (5)

Indeed, the reason why Siegfried's defense is tricky is that the lack of air power is one of the important factors. Fortification areas, permanent preparations, artillery groups, and machine gun fire points are also full of threats, but they are not insurmountable. For example, using civil engineering to extend the trench to the enemy’s fortifications, shorten the charge distance, so that the enemy cannot respond in a timely manner. Or you can push the mortar into the trench to get close to the fire and so on. Although it will still pay a price, it is not unbearable. However, the change of air control has made the above concept completely out of reach. Enemies who can overlook the battlefield from the air can not only guide their artillery targets, but also often call bombers and "cannon birds" to attack the troops that march in depth and march. Under the indiscriminate saturation bombing of the flying wing four-engine monster and the "Cannon Bird" attack aircraft with a unique screaming dive attack, the troops subjected to the air attack can be said to be nothing. Often when a fully-equipped infantry division arrives in the trenches, only one battalion or even a company of remnants is defeated. No matter how much Charlemagne hopes to concentrate on the amount of force to form a breakthrough, under the attack from the air, it will eventually become a terrible fueling tactic. The troops and materials thrown into the front line were like sprinkling dew on a hot iron plate, and in a blink of an eye, they evaporated without a trace.
After paying thousands of lives, the harsh reality that even a few centimeters of progress did not attain finally made the Wangjia Army fully understand the importance of air control. Understandably, this does not mean a quick solution. Flying beasts and floating warships use their wrecked wreckage to prove to the world that it is not an easy task to seize air control from the Air Force of the Defense Forces. At least so far, this is an impossible task.
But if there is a "condor city" as a stronghold, things will be different. Relying on the solid air fortress, the floating fleet can obtain cover and repair, although it is still unable to seize air control. But it is not a problem to contain enemy air forces in their own airspace. With a loose noose from the air, frontline troops can obtain personnel and equipment that are in urgent need of replenishment, and quickly assemble a huge assault force. The pointed ears on the opposite side are not stupid, deaf, or blind. They will surely perceive the changes at the other end of the trench, and make a judgement that Charlemagne is about to launch a large-scale offensive, and mobilize the reserve force to strengthen the defense line-this is exactly in the hands of Marshal Vauban. After these precious reserve teams enter the fortifications, the tunnel blast will send them and the original garrison troops, together with those hateful fortifications, to hell. The Wangjia Army, which is already ready to go, will rush through the gap without half of the enemy soldiers. , Towards Alfheim, who had no fortifications, no reserve team, and had no defense at all. Wash the previous shame with blood with pointed ears and heresy, and give the kingdom an immortal victory.
"It's really called the Secretary of the Army raising his hand to:
"If the enemy forces gather air combat power to carry out a long-term consumption war with our army, to fight for the purpose of maximizing the consumption of our army, and not send a reserve team into the position. Or if the enemy army deploys the rumored monster cannon on the defense line, to "The City of Condor" has a strong frontal attack, how should it be dealt with then?"
Shajing's words poured a bucket of cold water on the scene without hesitation. It seemed that the victory was imminent and the students were quiet and looked at each other.
Perhaps compared with the colleagues of Yalfheim, the General Staff of the Royal Charlemagne Army had too many problems, but they were ultimately a group of war madmen with systematic military education and the brain of the war machine of the Royal Army. As soon as the questions of the Army Secretary were exported, they immediately understood the problem.
The biggest difference between air combat and ground combat is that the maneuvering range is greatly expanded, while relying heavily on technical weapons and skilled operators. After the war on the ground is finished, the bullet can still hit people with guns, stab people with bayonets, and even hit with fists, bite with teeth, and continue. In the sky, there are no flying beasts and floating battleships carrying personnel and artillery for galloping. Everyone can only stare at the iron birds who come to lay eggs on time every day. In the same way, without experienced veterans, no matter how many technical weapons are just a pile of unmovable live target garbage.
So once the enemy feels that the fortress is a tough bone, he turns his target to the air power of the arched fortress, instead of pursuing a single result, only for the purpose of consuming air combat power and transporting supplies-just as they were at the Battle of Guadalcanal Do that. Then no matter how large and solid the "City of the Condor" is, it is impossible to cover every floating battleship and all transport fleets after all. The air fortresses that lost their escorts and logistics must be unsustainable and had to retreat. The tunnel blasting cannot destroy the main force of the enemy and the reserve team as scheduled. The follow-up development of the war will inevitably increase the risk, and even the great danger of a possible crash.
As for the other threat mentioned by the Secretary of the Army: there is a "monster cannon" that is as difficult to distinguish between true and false as rumors on the battlefield. It is even more unpredictable threat.
The defense long-range heavy artillery seems to have a special complex. Various field heavy artillery hangs many first-line Charlemagne officers and soldiers into suspicious life. Heavy artillery such as K(E)mm train guns has become an unforgettable nightmare for countless Charlemagne soldiers. . Imagine that a kilogram of iron tuozi descended from the sky, and even if it did not explode, it could hit a big pit on the ground. The combination of its ultra-long range and the haunting power of relying on the railway network makes Charlieman soldiers often not know that they are being targeted until the shells explode. The first-line soldiers even nicknamed this troublesome long-range artillery "Siegfian" or "Phantom Cannon". During the word-of-mouth communication of the soldiers, the power of the enemy’s heavy artillery was continuously amplified. In the end, it became like a bullet that went down, eroded thousands of miles, and killed everyone.
If you take the reports of soldiers seriously on the battlefield one by one. It is very likely that he will enter the world of insanity from delusion and join the ranks of lunatics. Fear can cause hallucinations and multiply the power of the enemy many times. Sometimes in order to evade guilt and in order not to be sent to military courts, the retired soldiers often deliberately lied about the military. Until sufficient evidence is obtained, no one can tell which are rumors, which are false reports, which are genuine information, and which are false information that the enemy deliberately releases to induce opponents.
But unlike the grassroots soldiers who lacked information, the Wang Family Army General Staff was a bit heavy on the opponent. The elves have always had unusual enthusiasm for long-range weapons of mass destruction. The previous series of rocket attacks can be regarded as an exploration and attempt in this regard, and those long-range rockets have indeed shown a tremendous amount of palpable destructive power. Therefore, there is every reason to believe that sharp-eared ghost animals are trying some "secret weapons" that drive heavier things further. The so-called "monster cannon" in the rumors is not necessarily a fantasy to scare yourself.
If ghosts and beasts really have such a horrible secret weapon, and they are still deployed on the Siegfried line of defense, in the face of a "city of condors" that is so big that even blind people can't miss the target, then...
The generals lost their verbal ability for a time, and several timid and imaginative staff were scared by their brains, and Baba looked at the landing minister.
"Don’t misunderstand, sirs. This officer has no intention of opposing this battle from beginning to end. The situation faced by the kingdom today and today can only be vigorously kicked up, so that there is a line of vitality. For the great cause of the kingdom of eight kingdoms, only Advance. For this battle, His Royal Highness Prince..."
Speaking of which, Marquis de Loire straightened his chest, and some sullen generals followed and stood upright.
"Your Highness is very concerned about this battle, and you have been repeatedly told that there must be no mistakes. This battle is to maintain the kingdom's luck, and it can be said that the kingdom is in the abolishment. In this one move, the whole army should be determined to return to the country with seven lives. Your Highness is concerned that our soldiers can only serve the emperor with a perfect victory. Therefore, no matter how small the problem must be reviewed, to ensure that nothing is wrong, it will not live up to the care of His Highness."
"Just follow your will!"
The marshals, generals, and captains bowed to the army minister, and Marquis de Loire at this moment is the incarnation of Prince Wang. The positions of the boards fell deeply, without any dissatisfaction.
"Just follow your will!"
A few minutes ago, he kept talking about the endless Chief of the General Staff of the Army, who was also stern and bowed attentively. The loyal attitude of King Qin, who can be regarded as a model of the soldiers, is worthy of the public opinion that recently promoted him as a "military god".
-The war is not so good.
The Secretary of the Army, who had an insight into his inner feelings, sighed silently. He knows very well that the reason why Vauban, who has always had no affection for creating gods and playing idols, agreed to play the role of "military god", partly because of his loyalty to the crown prince, and partly because the old warrior did something to save his face for the army he loved. s hard work. In order to play the role of "God of War", Vauban not only deliberately devises a combat plan, but also encourages morale at the grassroots from time to time ~EbookFREE.me~ In order not to let the hostile factions grasp the handle, but also to further highlight the "God of War" "Duke is selfless." Vauban also sent its two sons to the front line, preparing to participate in the upcoming offensive...
The white-haired man sent the black-haired man to the front, but he also had to personally formulate and execute a battle plan related to the life and death of tens of thousands of people, including flesh and blood relatives. The taste is beyond description. However, in the face of the phenomenon of "Holy Girl Worship", which continues to grow rapidly in China and has developed into a trend of faith, if no more idols are launched to counter the containment, the whole country and the Wang Family Army itself will be swallowed up by this wave sooner or later. How should the crown prince get along? How should the main battle group get along? How should the Army get around? All changed the court, went to kiss the sole of the third queen, and licked the palm of the country girl?
Because of this, public and private, this time the operation will not allow failure. Only a solid victory can make the propaganda of the gods and the smallpox seem credible. Only in this way can those obsessed little girls, who are zealously collecting various peripheral products, turn their adoration to a bad old man.
The Chief of the General Staff, who knows the significance, straightened his waist and took a pointer to a point on the sand table. He said aloud:
"In order to prevent the rebels from having the leeway to perform such tricks, they will contain all their forces at one point to cover the smooth progress of the ground and underground joint operations. The main direction of the "City of the Condor" will be here!"
In the back-pulling air-conditioner sounded even more before, Vauban opened the prologue of the sea of ​​corpses with a decisive tone.
"The high ground, the core position of the Siegfried line, is commonly known as the Fortress of Iselin. The lords, the enemy is in Iselin!!"
The pointer pulled hard, and the model representing the fort added a dazzling white mark.