On May 11, 700 in the Continental Gregorian Calendar, the First Indian War officially kicked off. After confirming that the Luzon people were well prepared, the head coach of the Tang Army targeted the Hansen Alliance and attacked Kerman with all his strength. The province launched a fierce attack. The Tang Army's southern attack group composed of four divisions of the Terok Army hit a beautiful left hook on the north bank of the Volga River. It first moved westward along the Volga River. Since both Luzon and the Hansen Alliance hoped that the Tang Army The target of the attack would be the opponent, so the march went very smoothly without encountering any resistance. However, twenty miles away from the big bend of the Volga River, they suddenly crossed the river and headed north, catching Hansen's allies completely off guard.
In order to prevent the Tang Army from misunderstanding, the Hansen Alliance Army did not deploy many troops on the southern border of Kerman. The Tang Army's southern cluster was unstoppable, and it was not until they advanced 120 miles into Kerman that they encountered the Hansen Alliance In the first interception of the army, a fierce exchange of fire broke out between the Tang Army's direct division of the Jerok Army and the Hanoverian Second Army of the Hansen Allied Forces, with 20,000 men, eighty miles away from Kerman City, Xiaofu, Kerman Province. Follow-up troops immediately joined the battlefield. The 20,000-strong Hanoverian Second Corps used their 15,000-man infantry to form a thick heavy armored infantry phalanx, which tenaciously blocked multiple attacks launched by the directly affiliated divisions, while the other 5,000-man cavalry continued to attack. Launching attacks from the flanks seriously interfered with the offensive rhythm and efficiency of the directly affiliated corps. It was not until Zeppelin led the Fifth Corps to follow up that the Hansen Allied Forces used cavalry as mobile cover, and the infantry defensive phalanx alternately provided cover, slowly retreating along the line of communication to twenty miles away to stabilize their position.
Although the first collision ended with the Tang army temporarily gaining the upper hand. However, in this collision, the Tang Army launched an attack with superior strength, but it failed to achieve the expected results. The casualty ratios of both sides were surprisingly similar. The tenacious fighting spirit of the Hansen Allied Army's infantry and the flexible tactics of the cavalry allowed the Czechs, who had not encountered a strong opponent for a long time, to The Locke Army finally realized that this time it was likely to encounter an unprecedented opponent. The first battle with the army from the Western Continent also made the Tang Army, which was originally a little arrogant, sober up a lot. Just two troops of 20,000 people were able to defeat them. Surrounded by two of our own divisions, they retreated calmly. Although the timing of the fifth division's follow-up was a bit too hasty and the tactics made mistakes, the opponent's commander's keen sense of smell and accurate judgment still allowed Zeppelin and the division directly under him to retreat. Du Qingyun, the group leader, felt admiration.
Watching the logistics department busy rescuing the wounded and organizing the battlefield. Zeppelin slapped his fist with some regret. If he had been more cautious and detailed, he would have spread out the four wings and advanced rapidly from both flanks. Maybe this battle can achieve better results. But he really didn't expect that the opponent's sense of smell was so sensitive, and he just had time to open his stance. The enemy continued to use cavalry to harass them and slow down their advance. The opponent's cavalry also showed a rigorous style and tenacious fighting spirit. They were tough but not rigid, flexible and aggressive. This was the first time that our division encountered Such a difficult opponent.
"Brother Berlin, don't worry too much. It's just the beginning now. I'm afraid the wars will be more frequent in the future. Cui Shuai's arrangement is very subtle, but I'm afraid everyone, including him, has overlooked one thing. The new Hansen Allied Forces The enemy's combat effectiveness is extraordinary. It seems that the quality of the Western Continent's army is quite strong, surpassing our imagination, and even more threatening to the Liberians. This war will not end so easily, and it might become An arduous and cruel war of attrition." While comforting his colleagues, Du Qingyun, who had just resigned from the direct division commander Zhan Botao, also talked about his worries.
"Brother Qingyun has seen that the Hansen Alliance Army is similar to the Kaman Army in terms of combat effectiveness. However, the quality of their officers is quite high. I felt it during this touch battle. They are stable and flexible, and their tactics are rich in use. They have a tacit understanding of cooperation and coordination, and their commanders are able to choose well. They are a strong enemy. The number seems to be the Second Corps from the Principality of Hanover. I heard that this regiment is the backbone of the Hansen Alliance Army. If this battle is over, we will encounter no more opponents. Similar to this army, hey, this battle is really worth fighting."
While Zeppelin felt sorry for him, he was also inspired to fight by his colleagues. The stronger the opponent, the more worthy of the fight. Although the battle that lasted for thousands of miles was refreshing, it was also boring to remember in the future. Only this kind of hard battle can win the victory. Only then can the achievements of the army be able to withstand the tempering of history, and can be better retained in one's own memory for future review, and the combat effectiveness of the troops can be further tempered. I don't know how many more wars there will be in the future. If the Fifth Division wants to In order to leave more glorious achievements on the Western Expedition, we cannot expect to encounter easy battles. That would be detrimental to the growth of the army.
"Brother Berlin, you see that although the enemy has retreated now, it seems that he has not retreated. Instead, he has shown the appearance of holding on within limits. What do you think the Hansen Alliance is going to do next?" Du Qingyun knelt down. He asked as he grabbed a piece of grass from the gravel and chewed it in his mouth.
Zeppelin also squatted down and said thoughtfully: "It's hard to say now. The intelligence shows that the army responsible for the defense of Kerman Province should be the army of the Principality of Hanover. So far, we have only seen the number of the Second Corps. The defense on the front is probably the First Army Corps of the Principality of Hanover. Qiu Zicheng's Tenth Army Corps will probably not be so easy to encounter. The Kerman Province is just a side door to the Hansen Alliance. Once it is opened, I'm afraid that their sides will be exposed to our blades. If I were the coach of the Hansen League, no matter how difficult it is, I can only go forward and fight hard for two battles."
"Brother Berlin, you mean that the enemy across from us will fight us here?" Du Qingzhi asked.
"Well, the road we are heading north is the most suitable for marching. Most of the other areas are the Gobi Desert. Now is the time when the spring wind and sand blow. Even with a guide, it is difficult for our soldiers to adapt to the dry climate here. If we want to fight quickly To make a quick decision, the most appropriate way is to open a road from here. If we want to take a detour through the coastal area, it will not only be time-consuming, but also difficult to transport the baggage, and the road conditions are also very poor. The enemy will have plenty of time to adjust his deployment and attack us more Unfavorable. Of course, this is just my own personal skills. In the end, I still have to rely on the opinions of the headquarters and Master Zhan."
Zeppelin shook his head. Under the current circumstances, a hard battle seems unavoidable, but Cui Shuai's style is to try to avoid a war of attrition. He prefers to attack the weak with the strong and concentrate his superior forces to annihilate the opponent. However, the enemy's current strength is quite equal. Strong and quick to react, Zeppelin deduced that the opponent was retreating slowly in order to accumulate strength and wait for backup, blocking this throat passage, and wanted to have a head-on confrontation with his side here.
Du Qingyun nodded silently, calculating the balance of strength between the enemy and ourselves. Including the 1st and 2nd Divisions that were about to follow, there were about 90,000 people on his own side. According to the military organization of the Hansen Alliance, the person responsible for the defense here was the Hanover 2nd Corps. According to The Western military establishment has a corps of 70,000 people. Our side does not have much advantage, and the enemy's strength is not inferior to ours. If this battle is to be broken through hard battle, the price paid will not be small.
Zhan Botao was a little irritated and chatting in the camp. He did not expect that the Hansen Alliance would respond so quickly, and the combat effectiveness displayed by the Hansen Alliance was even more unexpected. Two thousand people were able to hold on to two of their own divisions. To be able to escape unscathed is simply a shame for the Jerok Army and the Tang Army. Even the Kaman people cannot easily escape in this situation. This news makes Zhan Botao feel humiliated and a little depressed. Zhan Botao didn't know whether Du Qingyun and Qi Bolin had experienced the smell, but it was hard for him to reprimand his two subordinates in this situation. After all, this was the first time he had fought against an army from the Western Continent. He had no experience and was out of touch. A little mistake is inevitable, but if the next battle is still such a painless encounter, I am afraid that he, the deputy commander of the Jerok Army, will not be able to explain it to the headquarters.
The First and Second Divisions had already caught up, and Zhan Botao also realized that he had made some mistakes. The First Division, a pure Gaoyue soldier division, was obviously better than the Second Division in terms of marching. If the First Division was allowed to Fighting from the front, perhaps Hansen's allies would not be able to easily escape the Fifth Division's pursuit. But now there is still a chance. The enemy has actually put on a tough stance and wants to fight with his own side. Zhan Botao also wants to take this opportunity to measure the true strength of the Western Continent Army. Whether it is a mule or a horse, it has to be pulled out for a walk. Just take a walk.
But this battle may be the real test of the Jerok Army. Judging from the situation reflected by Du Qingyun and Qipailin, the Hanoverian Second Corps opposite is probably the backbone of the Hansen Allied Forces, and The main responsibility of this unit is to prevent our own side from breaking through from South Kerman. Just the offensive and defensive ability of a team of 20,000 people is worth a thumbs up. Not every commander can do it. To make accurate judgments on the chaotic battlefield, if the opponent's commander hesitated a little in the first encounter, then these two ten thousand troops would probably become the first delicious meal of the Jerok Legion, and Now, Zhan Botao will have to face this army head-on who may have received reinforcements.
As Cui Shuai said, maybe this punch hit the weak spot of the Hansen Alliance, but the Hansen Alliance will definitely install thick armor on this weak spot. Only by piercing this layer of armor can Hansen be truly defeated. The alliance felt the pain, Zhan Botao clenched his fists and stared at the cold night sky outside the tent.