dognovel Chapter 125 Military Station Transportation
Chapter 125 Military Station Transportation
"Huesca! Lieutenant Huesca!"
The war had been going on for some time. Huesca Laca first went to the rear, then was transferred to the Britannian front, and then followed the General Logistics Department's maintenance team eastward. On the shore of the Cleft Sea, a supply depot was set up.
The deeper Alice went into the southern controlled areas, the more troubled she became by the dilapidated infrastructure of the South. The National Railway Group assured her that wherever the front line advanced, the railway would follow. But is it so easy to build a railway?
The northern, western, and eastern fronts all required enormous transportation capacity and manpower. The northern population was much smaller than that of the south, and there was a shortage of construction workers, so local workers had to be hired. Skilled workers from the north became foremen in the south, but low-skilled labor meant inefficiency and chaos.
Therefore, most of the logistics were difficult. A 3000-strong army would need 4000 people to support it. Alice took the actual situation into consideration and ordered the General Logistics Department to set up outposts at various transportation nodes. These temporary shelters served as bases, logistics transfer facilities, repair stations, and temporary nursing homes.
Huesca Laca is stationed at such a military post, which locals call Le Mans. It used to be just a fishing village, but now it is a logistics post with a dock and a field hospital. Due to its proximity to the Cracked Inland Sea, its natural maritime advantages have made it a priority location for the Amerlane naval forces.
This place was captured by the 1st Naval Infantry Brigade, and he saw the 1st Naval Infantry Brigade's tricolor flag flying above the headquarters of the Le Mans defense zone.
"Hello, Second Lieutenant."
Huesca Laca saluted the man in front of him, a second lieutenant from the General Logistics Department, wearing a jumpsuit with engine oil all over his face and body.
"Your new tank is coming down, along with your new tank crew, driver, and communications officer. Sign here."
Huesca Laca took the pen and paper. He had been practicing his handwriting during his time with the logistics unit, and with a flick of his wrist, he wrote a beautiful signature. He handed the pen and paper back to the lieutenant, who took them and told him that his tank and squad were in Warehouse No. 7.
"Doyles! Doyles!"
"Here I am, Lieutenant!"
"Come on, wiggle your butt a little, our Rose is back!"
The gunner picked up his cap, stood up from the tent, and followed Huesca Laca. The entire town of Le Mans was transformed into a bustling sea of activity by the influx of new troops and equipment. Huesca saw a unit marching past him, their tricolor flags embroidered with a beautiful insignia in gold thread—the 1st Guards Division.
"It seems that Her Highness's elite troops are about to engage in a major battle."
"Indeed, the capital is just a stone's throw away, isn't it?"
Suddenly, the First Guard Division gave a command. Huesca Raka looked over and saw a silver-white figure right in front of her. It was Alice Delalaye, the princess, dressed in military uniform with a command sword at her waist.
"Ready—Sing!"
"In the vast sea of people, which one am I?"
"Which one am I in the surging waves?"
"In the army that conquers the universe, I am the one who silently contributes."
The chorus of military songs instantly calmed the slightly chaotic order and brought silence to the scene. Alice de la Leyère walked at the very front. The importance of Le Mans was self-evident; it was only 5 kilometers from the capital and was a place with convenient transportation.
"salute!"
Inside the warehouse, two soldiers saw Huesca and stood at attention to salute. Huesca returned the salute and began to examine his new tank.
"Hello, Lieutenant Huesca Laca, Polashak, Ordnance Sergeant."
"It's a pleasure to meet you. My Rose looks a little different."
A brand-new tank lay in the warehouse. As the main battle chassis of Alice's "Universal Chassis Project", it was not put into the battlefield until three months into the war. It lay there quietly in the warehouse, looking square and somewhat tall, but with a sloping front. It still had the same 75mm cannon, but this time it did not look out of place.
"Alright, let me introduce you to the Sherman M4A1 tank. This lovely little thing is still equipped with that 75mm cannon, but we've designed a low-speed stabilizer for it, making it effective at speeds up to 15 kilometers per hour. It has two MG34 machine guns, one operated by the radio operator and the other by the gunner, and the one on top, let me proudly introduce the Browning M2HB 12.7mm heavy machine gun—you'll need to find an infantryman to fire it."
In Alice's view, the Sherman tank, the most produced medium tank in World War II, was the best reference for early main battle tanks. The M4A1 medium tank produced by Amerlane used a welded hull and an M1 75mm tank gun. Although its production was still scarce, it was sufficient for use.
"By the way, Lieutenant Huesca Laca, you have been transferred to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Tank Brigade, 1st Guards Division. You must report to your superior by tomorrow."
Huesca Laca nodded. The First Guard Division was the most powerful division in the entire Amelansi. It was the first unit formed in Amelansi and the princess's most loyal guard.
No wonder he changed his car to this one; it seems he's turned misfortune into blessing.
Several airplanes flew overhead, their roaring engines disappearing into the distance. Huesca Laca ordered his tank crews to line up in a row.
"Gentlemen! It's a pleasure to meet you all. How much do you know about her?"
"We have been trained in operating the M4A1 tank and are ready for combat at any time, sir!"
"And what about you, Doyles?"
"Alright, Lieutenant, if this thing still uses the M1 cannon, then it's no different from before."
"Alright, get in the car! We're heading to our base!"
Woohoo——
On the sea, a massive 10,000-ton warship docked. The Military Power entered the rift sea via Brittany. At this moment, the massive warship seemed to be ruling the world, attracting everyone's attention.
"Even the navy's flagship has arrived! This is going to be a tough battle!"
Standing inside the tank, Huesca Laca peered out and knew that this battle was no small matter. They were finally heading for the capital, and this was one of the key moments in the war!
"This tank is really good, at least it's quite spacious."
The gunner nodded; at least compared to the 38T, this tank had more space.
"Alright, I should explain first, sir. This type of tank is said to have only been issued to the 1st Guards Division; other units haven't received it yet."