We are in Terra and there is no book to read.

The mortar fired again, this time with considerable accuracy.

In order to build the position in a hurry, many artillerymen helped dig preliminary trenches. They knew exactly how far away they were from the first-line trenches. In their eyes, the distance between the two was a natural shooting table.

Mortar shells exploded among Victoria's soldiers as they stood on the bare ground, the shock wave pushing the film out like rags.

The follow-up Victoria troops were following up, but they had difficulties facing Sakaz's trenches.The width and depth were completely different from what they dug. When many soldiers rushed up, they stepped on the outer edge of the Sakaz Trench. But when they stepped over, they found that the height difference on the inner edge was actually different. The inner edge was shorter. A lot!

All of a sudden, many people fell into the pit, and their impact formation and impact speed were suddenly lost. When they crossed the outer edge of the trench, they became the best targets in the eyes of Sakaz shooters.

Although the dense flying of arrows may not necessarily kill the Victorians, it is no problem to cause injuries, and these wounded soldiers will further slow down the actions of the Victorians.

Sakaz instantly completed the reorganization of the defense line, thus forming a stable and continuous firepower point.As for the Victoria soldiers who had just rushed over, if they wanted not to become the brightest target, they could only shrink into the trenches of Sakaz and listen to the sharp sound of arrows constantly passing overhead.

"Where's the field artillery? Hurry up and fire to suppress it!"

Some people couldn't help shouting, but at this moment Victoria's field artillery had completely stopped working.It seems to them that their own people have already rushed forward, so do they still need to fire?That's not beating one's own people.

As for the enemy's fleeing troops, they can't bombard them now, because the components of the Origin Stone don't recognize people, and whoever's drones pass by will lose control.

Without detailed artillery shooting and drone shooting calibration, who would dare to blindly fire in an offensive state?Leave it to the infantry to clean up on their own.

At this moment, the joy from the rear could not be conveyed to the heads of the frontline soldiers, because not only were they suppressed by the continuous firepower of the Sakaz semi-automatic crossbows, but Sakaz soldiers inexplicably appeared on both sides of the trench!

Where the Victorians had not noticed, there were two secret communication trenches.The Sakaz followed it silently back to the trench line, which made the huddled Victoria soldiers look horrified.

"How did they get here?"

"I didn't see them!"

The Sakaz shooters were not interested in answering their questions, but seeing the Victoria soldiers stuck here like meat in a sausage casing, they were very interested in pulling the trigger.

Now that the two sides are less than 10 meters apart, there is no difference between individual crossbows and crossbows.

One person held a Victorian corpse as a shield, and the other shooters took the opportunity to shoot. The advantages of the semi-automatic crossbow were fully demonstrated. The Sakaz shooters on both sides of the trench began to close toward the middle like a hydraulic clamp.

.........

For the first time, the Victorians used all their strength to attack simultaneously on the entire front.

In the headquarters of the [-]st Experimental Division, the combat staff and intelligence staff were placing friendly and enemy signs on the combat map.

"The Victoria troops are attacking the east city of Eureka. At the same time, a large number of Victoria soldiers have appeared on the right wing of our army. Judging from their armbands, they are brand new troops and have not appeared on the battlefield before. .”

Manteuffel looked at the huge battle map, and Victoria's offensive arrow penetrated the east city of Eureka like a sharp knife.

"Dongcheng District is the gap between us and the Carters. Coupled with the attack from the right wing, the Victorias want to surround us and eat us first."

"Division Commander, the Carters in Dongcheng District are completely unable to resist the Victorians. It will be a matter of time before they lose all their positions. Should we divide our troops to support them?"

The combat staff looked a little worried. They were now long-range troops. Although their combat effectiveness was much stronger than before, they also had a new weakness, which was their dependence on logistics.

In the past, when using blades, as long as food was ensured, the combat effectiveness would not drop much even if one was surrounded.But now everyone is using individual crossbows. Without logistical supplements, the crossbows will be able to shoot one less arrow.

Tophiel, who was standing aside, didn't look nervous at all. His eyes were focused on his right wing.

"Are our artillery supporting Carters?"

"Three of the five artillery battalions were taking care of them, delaying the Victorian offensive."

"That's enough. Things in Dongcheng District have their own arrangements. Just arrange the corresponding defensive battlefields. We only need to block the right wing for now. How is the situation there?"

Hearing what the division commander said, the combat staff put aside the report from Dongcheng District.

"The right-wing position is in charge of Commander Woken. He sent a combat report an hour ago, saying that the Victorians' offensive this time was extremely fierce. They launched attacks on multiple positions at the same time. They cooperated very closely with each other. It should be Victoria’s main force.”

"One hour? How is the situation now? Why is there no communication?"

Manteuffel looked at the communications battalion commander and explained: "The artillery fire there was too dense, and the concentration of Originium components in the air was several times higher than the normal environment, making wireless communication impossible. We sent a correspondent 20 minutes ago. Confirm the situation."

"There is a division on Woken's side. The situation is not optimistic. I ordered the Third Regiment to send a battalion over."

Manteuffel was preparing to send reinforcements in advance, but at this time, two disgraced communications soldiers also rushed into the headquarters.

"Report to the division commander! The messengers of each division and regiment!"

One person shouted and pulled out a piece of paper from his arms, "The Victorians' offensive is too fierce! We can't hold back for long, please support!"

Manteuffel took the note, looked at it and asked immediately.

"Where is the drone unit? Are there any Victoria drones in the nearby airspace?"

The liaison officer who was responsible for connecting with the drone troops shook his head. "Except for the small area on the front line that is not clear, we have driven them all out in other places."

"Okay, order the communications battalion to get a set of wired telephones over there." He ordered: "Artillery, remove the concealment and prepare to launch anti-personnel artillery shells!"

Chapter 244 Metal Storm

In the Sakaz artillery position, the artillerymen huddled in their bunkers, quietly listening to the continuous sound of artillery outside, both on the Sakaz position and in the city of Eureka.

Many people felt a little strange, and one person couldn't help but mutter, "Aren't we going to fight today?"

Last night, the Sakaz artillery unit received a grouping order. The artillery regiment, which originally belonged to the Experimental Division, moved to the northwest area of ​​​​Eureka City to support the Carters operation.

The two battalions using C-type infantry guns stayed, but they did not receive the order to fire.

"Victoria's drones suddenly popped out this morning. We were told to hide here for fear of being exposed! How are the air defense regulations taught? Copy them 100 times for me tonight!"

The company commander on the side gritted his teeth and stared at him.

As Kazdaer's troops specialized in drone combat began to be built, the artillery troops also began to receive corresponding air defense and concealment training.The two artillery battalions using Type C infantry guns were formed later, so new training programs have been completed.

When they came to the Rem Billiton battlefield, they not only supported the battle, but also shouldered the task of spreading new training projects to other troops.But what the artillery company commander didn't expect was that there was actually a fish that slipped through the net on his side?

'You dare to teach others this? '

Seeing the dumbfounded expressions of their comrades, the Sakaz soldiers around them quickly thought about what to say, and one soldier asked.

"Company Commander, the sound of artillery fire in the urban area is non-stop. Do we have so many artillery shells?"

"Probably preparing to clear inventory."

The company commander said, "Currently, the military factory in Kazdale is being fully converted to produce new infantry guns and new artillery shells. The storage of old equipment there is also a waste."

"Then we just leave our own people alone? No support at all?"

An artilleryman raised his hand and asked: "The Victoria artillery shells here are like rain. Can the people of the first division hold on? Will the Victoria people charge forward?"

"There are magicians and mortars here. We can just wait for the order..."

Just as the artillery company commander was talking, a soldier carrying a large bundle of cables ran in, "The order to fire has been issued! Use special artillery shells!"

The artillery battalion commander quickly came over, took the division headquarters' paper document from his hand, took a look at it, and immediately gave the order.

"Everyone! 10 minutes! Be ready to fire!"

.........

The atmosphere in Victoria's headquarters became extremely tense at this moment. The officers looked at Harold and did not dare to say anything.

Half an hour ago, about two companies of soldiers from the 51st Highland Division entered Sakaz's position under their watchful eyes.Seeing this scene, Harold said in front of everyone that those brave Victoria officers would be promoted and medals would be awarded to them personally.

But only 10 minutes later, those Victoria soldiers who had just rushed forward ran back sparsely, and their number was less than a platoon.

"General, Sakaz dug trenches after the trenches, and left secret passages between the front and rear trenches. This caused our troops who invaded Sakaz's position to be turned around by Sakaz first. Surrounded."

After the commander of the 51st Highland Division stated the reasons for the defeat in detail, the silence in the headquarters lasted for a while before Harold spoke.

"It's the first time you enter Sakaz's position. An accident is inevitable, but don't do it again and continue to attack!"

"Yes!"

The commander of the 51st Highland Division responded, and then dispatched two new Victoria infantry companies into the battlefield. The soldiers used the shallow pits created by the previous fire coverage to advance cautiously.

This time, due to insufficient steam, Victoria rarely had artillery fire covering the position for a long time. It only lasted for 10 minutes and then ended.

This made the Sakaz soldiers a little uncomfortable. The trench positions that had been quiet for a short time became lively again. There was no time to clean up the corpses in the trenches and the desert, so both sides just lay next to the corpses and continued to fight.

"Damn it! Are these films really fighting with us here?"

In the regiment headquarters, Walken couldn't help but be a little surprised when he looked at the rough statistics compiled by the staff.Just looking at the number of corpses, the Victoria Infantry Division attacking them had lost one-sixth of its strength, but the attack still did not stop.

As for his group, there are currently more than 40 people dead and more than 50 people seriously injured. Regardless of mental fatigue, the wounded can return to combat tonight under the care of medical Originium skills.

But unlike the Films, Sakaz does not have any replacement troops now. If there are 40 men missing, that is really 40 men missing. It will take at least half a month for the replacements to be sent.

"Are the anti-personnel rounds ready?"

"Well, the drone combat unit has ensured the safety of the nearby airspace."

"Then open fire! Inform the frontline troops not to venture out of the trenches!"

Walken couldn't wait to say: "I want to see how tough these films are!"

In the rear position of Sakaz, the gunner was adjusting the firing elements, while the loader took out boxes of individually packaged shells, then tore off the safety cloth cover, and then other gun crew members rotated and loaded the crystal-like fuse. groove.

"Let the films have a taste of projectiles!"

With a smile, the loader pushed the shell into the barrel with his fist.

"put!"

The gunner immediately pulled the match rope upon hearing the order, and the barrel of the infantry gun slowly moved backwards under the action of recoil.

A few seconds later, the low sound of artillery appeared at the front of the position. Victoria's officer quickly reminded his soldiers, "Sarkaz shells! Pay attention to concealment!"

Under the shouts of the officers, the soldiers fell to the ground. A young lucky man happened to be hiding in a shallow pit at this time. He closed his eyes tightly and prayed in his heart.

'Don't pierce me with Sarkaz's cannonballs! '

【Boom—】

The sound of the explosion sounded much quieter than before. Could it be that Sakaz cut corners?

Before he could poke his head out to take a look, a series of screams suddenly appeared around him, which sounded like a poorly made steam locomotive whistle.

"what!"

"Help!"

Officer Victoria at the rear was suddenly shocked. Today, when Sakaz's artillery shells hit him, there was no explosion flame, only a burst of smoke and dust. He thought it was okay!

But a large group of soldiers around him, even more than ten meters away, fell to the ground in an instant. The soldiers who were close to the explosion point even had a ball of blood mist exploded on their bodies!

Some of them were lying on the ground, covering their body wounds and crying, and some unlucky ones were covered in blood holes and could only lie on the ground twitching, waiting for the moment when the blood would run out.

The dead people seemed a little lucky at this time.

As anti-personnel shells fell one after another, a metal storm swept everywhere, and hysterical cries filled the entire front of the Sakaz position.

"Retreat! Retreat!"

Without waiting for orders from superiors, Victoria's frontline officers directly issued retreat orders.Although the Victorian aristocrats generally looked down on civilians, they were just minor aristocrats, and they had to rely on these soldiers to support them on weekdays, so they still had some feelings for each other.

The Victorians fled like the ebbing water, without any cover, looking no different than a rout.

The Sakaz soldiers staying in the trench stared blankly at the scene in front of them. They did not dare to pursue them. Their expressions were a little dull at this moment.

"This...is this our artillery shell?"

"It didn't hit us on the head...it should be our own."

A Sakaz squad leader raised his crossbow, took aim and fired an arrow, hitting the head of a Victoria soldier who was lying on the ground bleeding and convulsing.

"Forget it, let's see if there are any more like this and give these people a good time."

Chapter 245 Sense of Crisis

If an officer arbitrarily advocates retreat, a battlefield disobedience can be easily investigated and dealt with. However, when a group of officers arbitrarily advocates a retreat, it must be handled carefully, otherwise it may become a mutiny if it is not handled properly.

The soldiers' retreat had become a fact, and Harold had no choice but to issue a new retreat order to justify the behavior of the junior officers.At the same time, a Carters messenger was sent to the Sakaz position to shout in the hope that unarmed soldiers could be dispatched to check on the seriously injured who were incapacitated and collect the bodies.

After a moment of thinking, Manteuffel agreed to the request, and the 51st Experimental Division and the 20st Victoria Highland Division temporarily ceased fighting for [-] minutes.

These were all superficial. After taking care of all the emotional problems that may arise among junior officers, Harold convened a high-level military meeting.At this moment, his emotions completely exploded, and everything on the desk was swept to the ground in an instant.

"You are the 51st Highland Division! You are Victoria's standing army! You are not the Duke's private soldiers! How can an officer make an unauthorized decision!"

"General, please calm down. It is very stressful for the soldiers to attack the well-protected Sakaz without a bunker, and they are already tired from fighting for a day. Besides... …”

The commander of the 51st Highland Division tried his best to excuse his subordinates. He took out a few photos that he had just photocopied and said, "General, this is how Sakaz's artillery bombarded our soldiers today... It's very scary. Our military doctor At most 26 metal particles were taken out of one soldier's body, and at least there were several."

The photos were spread out in front of the senior officers. The officers looked at the soldiers who were covered in dense wounds and looked hideous in pain. They couldn't help but frowned, and a feeling of horror rushed to their foreheads.

"This is Sakaz's new artillery shell. Coupled with the horrific appearance of the wound, the soldiers' fear broke out. Please forgive them, General."