HBWnovel Chapter 1857 Operation Storm
Chapter 1857 Operation Storm
In order to ensure that this operation achieves the desired results,
William was well prepared.
Not only are all army combat units on high alert.
Even air force pilots were prepared to sacrifice themselves.
Because they intend to do everything in their power to destroy the ground resistance.
In addition, William also borrowed an airborne division from Margerlov.
Although Margerlov was in charge of the entire airborne force, it was actually constantly being fragmented. Today, Caddis would come to borrow a division, tomorrow Guderian would come to borrow another division, and a few days later, William would come to borrow yet another division.
Sometimes, the military or command headquarters can even pull off the absurd move of borrowing only one airborne regiment.
To ensure combat effectiveness.
Airborne divisions are not organized into brigades.
Basically, each battalion is capable of operating independently.
In addition to the airborne logistics division.
The other three airborne divisions can all pass and are ready to be deployed in combat at any time.
Even if they are split up, they are able to prepare quickly.
Everything is ready.
However, a sudden storm disrupted the plans of the frontline commanders and soldiers.
William's battle plan clearly outlined the procedures for dealing with extreme weather.
However, the storm still put some psychological pressure on the frontline commanders.
A heavy rain can change a lot of things...
One of the more important issues is the road problem.
The Orc Empire's infrastructure is relatively underdeveloped.
Moreover, the Great Yan's allocation of funds to the entire Orc Empire was the lowest among all countries.
This is absolutely not because of hatred between humans and orcs! Absolutely not!
Road conditions may be a problem, but there is an even bigger problem: minefields.
Although the orc resistance was poorly equipped, they had landmines.
They didn't have specialized anti-vehicle mines, so they piled up anti-personnel mines, burying four or five in each pit, along with some explosives.
They even placed a few mortar shells next to some landmines.
Once detonated, it could even threaten tanks.
Heavy rain can change the location of landmines.
Even the slightest deviation could cost countless soldiers their lives.
The mine clearance work on the front lines is not the same as mine clearance in the rear.
Precision operations can be carried out in the rear, but not on the front lines.
The front lines emphasize speed and efficiency.
Since we've decided to launch a fast break, we must do it as quickly as possible.
The heavy rain put immense pressure on the frontline commanders.
William is also under a lot of pressure.
In particular, he ordered all the Imperial Guards to take the lead in the attack.
But the order had been given, and the war had begun.
William couldn't care less about that anymore.
In the northern region at this moment.
Scattered orc rebel soldiers were gathered here.
These orc rebel soldiers are cannon fodder.
Logically, he should have been sent to the front lines to serve as a supply soldier.
However, the fighting on the front lines was too intense, and sending these cannon fodder would only drag down the resistance forces on the front lines. So they were sent to the rear to defend some unimportant areas.
You can't win on the front lines.
Surely you can stay here and guard the house?
All we need to do is hold our retreat route.
Uh, the National Defense Forces couldn't possibly be here.
Unless they can break through the front-line defenses in just a few hours and make a 300-kilometer run.
How can this be?
Inside a makeshift trench.
Five or six orc rebel soldiers were using pots and pans to scoop out the rainwater that had poured in.
This sudden storm not only put immense pressure on the National Defense Forces, but also on all the rebel soldiers.
The resistance was already very poorly equipped.
The arrival of this storm caused immense suffering for many resistance soldiers.
Their positions were already too rudimentary.
Now, a storm has struck.
Before the National Defense Forces could kill them, they drowned.
So they are frantically trying to get the water out.
Thunder roared in the sky.
They have no time to worry about anything else; all they want is to get a good night's sleep.
Little did they know, they were on the front lines more than 300 kilometers away.
A battle is breaking out.
The central and northern front.
After the National Defense Forces captured the central corridor, the rebels completely switched from offense to defense.
They were previously able to launch attacks, but now they no longer have the convenient transportation of the central corridor.
Their marches were severely restricted by the National Defense Forces.
This has forced them to now travel over mountains and valleys.
Although the mobility has been greatly improved by traversing mountains and valleys.
The problem is that they can only carry a very limited amount of ammunition.
They used to be able to transport heavy weapons such as mountain guns and even artillery through the central corridor.
Now, every operation can only be carried out using mortars.
Their combat capabilities were greatly reduced.
After capturing the central corridor, the defense's armored forces can move quickly.
We are ready to provide support to friendly units in all directions at any time.
The frontline positions at this moment.
Not only were the rebel soldiers in the rear frantically scooping water, but the rebel soldiers on the front lines were also frantically scooping water.
Because they don't want to sleep in the water!
Their defensive structure was still the same one that the Wehrmacht had taught Urus.
This makes it impossible for them to keep up with the times.
The defensive positions were constructed in the same way as those used in World War I trench warfare.
In addition, orcs are inherently crude, and their drainage system is terrible.
A heavy rain instantly filled their trenches with water.
They are draining water right now.
The problem is that it's in the bushes a few hundred meters away from them.
Fully armed Guards soldiers lay motionless in the mud.
The land, which was originally just slightly damp, has turned into mud instantly after this heavy rain.
But the guardsmen didn't complain at all and just lay there in the mud.
As time went on, the Guards lieutenant took out his watch, wiped away the water droplets, and looked at the hour hand, which was one minute away from midnight. He turned to his squad leaders and said...
"Prepare for action! In one minute, 155 will conduct 15 minutes of intensive artillery bombardment, followed by a gradual barrage of fire!"