dognovel Chapter 89 For the sake of the nation and the people, declare war!
Chapter 89 For the sake of the nation and the people, declare war!
In addition to the elite 1st Guards Division, the 100,000 new rifles were also equipped by a special unit—the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment.
The First Reconnaissance Regiment is composed of elite hunters from various units. These elite hunters were selected and transferred to the Army Special Forces, namely the First Reconnaissance Regiment. As an elite special forces unit of the Army, the First Reconnaissance Regiment undertakes infiltration, sabotage, reconnaissance, and destruction missions.
As a light infantry unit, the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment was equipped with weapons ranging from the new Carcano rifle to the rare 1911 automatic pistol, and the experimental XA21 60mm mortar developed by the newly established Amerlane Artillery Directorate. Of course, compared with regular field troops, the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment's firepower was not outstanding.
"Found it. The enemy's garrison is on the other side of the border, probably about a division."
"Received, I'll contact you immediately."
The radios of the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment were delivered to the squad. A communications soldier picked up a personal radio officially named "UV152" and began calling: "Odin, Odin, this is Granite 2-1, repeat, this is Granite 2-1, treasure found, repeat, treasure found, over!"
Odin is the regimental command, and the code name of this squad is Granite. The so-called "treasure" is the target, namely the elite "Imperial Guard Ok Lamarck Division" of the Lasvia Empire. This division is one of the few units that can match the current Amerlanxi Army in terms of firepower. The Minié rifle is equipped with 50% of its troops, and the rest are mainly equipped with flintlock muskets made by dwarves.
"A Mara 12-pound muzzle-loading cannon, there it is, guided rocket, spotted, that's our target!"
The team member codenamed Granite 2-1 raised his binoculars and nodded. They were all carrying Carcano rifles, and two of the soldiers also had shortened M653 double-barreled 12-gauge shotguns slung at their waists as supplementary firepower at close range.
"Do you want to take action?"
"Granite 2-1, Granite 2-1, This is Odin, repeat, this is Odin, your intelligence has been received, repeat, your intelligence has been received, no firing, repeat, no firing, mid-range reconnaissance only, repeat, mid-range reconnaissance only! Odin, over!"
"Damn it, looks like we'll have to be patient."
Wearing an M35 steel helmet with a rope net covering it, the soldier shrugged, lowered his Carcano rifle, and as October approached and the temperature began to cool, he wrapped his coat tighter and slid down the hillside he was observing.
The intelligence from Granite Squad was transmitted to the rear via radio from the headquarters of the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment. Alice received their message at the Dresden command post.
"What we need to pay special attention to is this so-called Imperial Guard Ok Lamarck Division."
Alice placed the flag representing the division on the sand table, and the soldiers nodded. After all, this was the only threatening target the enemy had.
"We don't want to miss this opportunity, do you all?" Alice was determined to wipe out this enemy force and then break through this opening to disrupt their plans.
“We don’t think they are that careless. They are not unaware of the troop movements, and may even be prepared for a battle.”
Alice knew that the Lasvia Empire must have made such a battle plan, and in any case, the two sides would definitely have to fight a solid battle to prove themselves.
But Alice didn't want to fight according to the rules; she wanted to do things her own way, like launching a surprise attack on the enemy.
"Operational orders issued. At 04:00 AM on October 4th, 654 (General Calendar), all troops shall proceed to their designated operational areas. The 1st Guards Division, the 38th Division, the 21st Division, the 5th Cavalry Division, and the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment are responsible for the Kosoya direction. Objective: Destroy enemy combat units! The 2nd Infantry Division, the 3rd Infantry Division, the 28th Infantry Division, the 9th Infantry Division, and the 22nd Infantry Division are responsible for the Lorraine direction. All divisions and commanders, prepare for battle immediately!"
"Serve the country and the people!"
"Serve the country and the people!"
The sun dipped below the horizon, but the command post was brightly lit. Trucks traversed grasslands and paths, delivering weapons and ammunition to the front lines. Many people could only rest in trenches today. The MREs developed by the General Logistics Department were distributed to everyone. These hard, brick-like, sugary, biscuit-like foods were rejected by everyone on their first appearance.
Tonight, the Amerlani infantry, carrying Carcano rifles, wearing M35 steel helmets, overcoats, and new uniforms, will become a trend in international military affairs.
But Alice didn't care. She drove her truck into the headquarters of the 1st Guards Division, which served as the battle command post.
"Commander Alice! Salute!"
As the commander of the elite division she had once led, Alice addressed him as "commander" as usual. Alice gave a military salute and looked at the division commander, who was two heads taller than her, with some displeasure.
"Well, well, well~ Have the soldiers all rested enough? Hmm?"
"Yes, our soldiers are fully equipped and ready to fight at any time!"
Alice could see that the 155 Krupp steel breech-loading cannons on the artillery position had raised their muzzles, and hot air balloons were floating above the position to mark the positions of the cannons, with several artillery observers standing on them.
Over-the-horizon artillery fire is not a simple task under current conditions. Although there are firing tables, it is sometimes necessary to observe the impact point of the shells to adjust the firing parameters.
Miss 75 was also ready on the position. The distance between the two sides was about three kilometers, but the range of the artillery was not only three kilometers. The artillery would start firing as the infantry attacked. Alice looked at the shells piled up on one side of the artillery position. These huge shells would determine the victory of the war.
A Maxim machine equipped with a wheeled gun carriage was pushed onto the position. Alice nodded, drank a cup of blood, and the smell of blood stirred up the atmosphere in the command post. Alice sat to the side with her little feet crossed, her silver twin tails reflecting the light under the magic lamp, and her scarlet eyes shining like stars in the dim light.
"Gentlemen, we like war. Violence brings change, and change brings development."
Alice left the headquarters after saying those words; the front lines were waiting for her.
The moon climbed above the treetops, and Alice patted the starter beside her.
"Beep--"
The whistle blew, and the soldiers leaped out of the trenches, as 155mm shells were pushed into the breech.
"Fire!"
The signal flag was lowered, the 155mm heavy gun roared, and large-caliber shells pierced the sky, flew over the man-made border, and fell to the ground.
Boom——
Alice could feel the distant mountains collapsing and the earth splitting apart. The huge explosion, accompanied by shockwaves, swept in all directions. The weapons that people used to kill each other were evolving once again, moving towards becoming more and more efficient.
"Fighters! Brothers! People! The Lasvia Empire has humiliated us! They say we are a weak, feeble, and vulnerable nation. They want to take our land, dishonor our dignity, and burn our homes!"
"Please tell me, will you do as they wish?"
"will not!"
"Then, attack! Keep attacking! For the nation and the people! Long live Amelansi!"
On October 4, 654, the Provisional Government of the Amelansi State declared war on the Lasvia Empire!