205 Like a swarm of bees (1)
News of Belgium’s meeting with Easterfield and a deadlock quickly spread across continental Europe.
In particular, it was not so pleasant to Russia, who was just preparing to go south.
However, Russia had just received support from North Germany and Greece, so it decided to immediately bring its army to the South.
The news reached Lee Hwan that the Russian army commander was coming down with an army of 400,000 water.
He directed the army advancing into Austria to use maneuver tactics to block the enemy’s advance and cover the whole of Austria.
“We need to show our majesty to the enemy. How big is our army?”
“About 50,000 in total.”
“Fifty thousand is enough. Let’s build our reputation by showing the enemy the might of our army.”
“Are you charging?”
“Of course, assault is not allowed. Let us show the enemy our defensive and threatening strategies and tactics.”
A fist wielded by a strong man with strong power is intimidating enough, but if Shin-Young is a nimble person, that can be useless.
However, the fist wielded by the strong man cannot avoid even the swift, and what if the strong man’s head is better than the swift?
“No matter how great an army, there is nothing we can do about the splendor we show.”
“Then what about the navy besieging the Russian Strait? Shall we advance into the heart of the enemy?”
Lee Hwan shook his head.
“not. It’s not time yet. Now, the eight carrier flyers we have will be deployed soon. Let that be the time to charge.”
“There is about a month left.”
“great. That’s enough. A siege for a month reassures the enemy, while allowing them to run wild with pride.”
So far, no one knows exactly how much Easterfield’s real power is.
Even within their own country, there were very few people who understood 100% of their power, so it was said that the power of Easter Field was close to a mystery.
Lee Hwan intentionally lays a plate so that such power can give the maximum shock and horror.
“How is the defense of the Italian region progressing?”
“Now, the troops that will soon take control of Greece are divided and defending Italy.”
“Can not be done. It is impossible to do that, so send one corps of our Federal Army stationed in Western Europe to Italy.”
The total number of troops stationed in Western Europe, including Portugal, was about 200,000, and their strength was mostly infantry.
However, the training of the infantry was quite advanced, and it was an all-weather infantry corps capable of performing both urban and open field battles.
In addition, they were fully equipped with means of transport and transport, and had many armored vehicles, so they were able to send infantry by breaking through the enemy lines head-on.
“Who is the smartest of the commanders stationed in Western Europe?”
“Probably Portugal’s Lieutenant General João Pelex is recognized as a lieutenant and a deokjang.”
“Are you good at warfare?”
“Yes, it is. He is an officer who specializes in sabotaging the enemy’s rear or in intelligence operations.”
“great. Lieutenant General Joao Pelex is given the position of commander of the expeditionary force.”
***
Joao Pelex, who received instruction directly from Lee Hwan, saluted like a sword.
chuck!
He usually shows a rather loose appearance, but his loyalty to Lee Hwan was superior to anyone else.
Joao Pelex organized the corps and directed them to hasten the preparations to move the army.
“We plan a strategy so that it can be moved in a vehicle of the entire army. It is practically unreasonable for all corps to depart by vehicle, so it is done in such a way that one division departs as an advance and occupying force, and the rest arrive at the operational area in turn. Also, pay attention to the operation of special forces and spy units.”
“How do you determine the size of special forces and spies?”
“Governor, it would be better to include all information from all continents as we sortie.”
“Then I will take 2/3 of the troops in the field.”
In the case of the Commonwealth Army in Western Europe, information is so important that nearly 10,000 of its 200,000 troops are trained for special purposes.
These special-purpose units are specialized in spies and special operations, and have a talent for stealing information by naturally blending into enemy lines.
Joao Pelex went on an expedition with only a few uniforms.
He joined the advance squad of the 1st line, and led the unit by driving the armored vehicle himself.
Burleung… … !
“depart! So everyone can follow along!”
– Breathe!
Since radio communication became possible, close communication with allies was possible by simply winding and rotating the mainspring.
Joao Pelex drove to the front line and asked his aides how things were going on the ground.
“How big is our army in Italy?”
“The army itself is about 100,000, and there are quite a few vacant places because they are deployed in Greece and the Mediterranean Sea.”
“Um, it’s not good to have a lot of troops and some holes.”
“Isn’t that why your majesty sent us?”
Joao Pelex’s purpose was not to stop the enemy in this advance.
He was planning to serve as a bridgehead so that his allies could spread out in all directions, as well as intelligence.
It goes without saying that a large amount of information is required for this.
“Is the management of our informants going well?”
“of course. These days, everyone seems to be in a state of disrepair because of the war, so they say that the supply of information is smooth.”
“Huh, okay?”
It was about passing Barcelona and Girona from Portugal.
The advance guard, who had reached the French border before the armored car, sent a radio.
– This is a spearhead unit. The border was closed in France.
“… … what?”
– It seems like a decision must be made at both ends, whether to make a detour or forcibly break through.
“Hmm.”
It was a moment when it really felt like France had really revolted against Easterfield.
Joao Pelex was silent in thought.
Then he grabbed the walkie-talkie and said:
“Special forces, prepare to infiltrate the rear.”
-This is a special operations force, sea or land?
“We’re going into Operation Yangdong.”
– What is your goal?
“The silence of the borderlands.”
***
France’s preparation for war against Easterfield was more tense than ever.
This is because I thought that if I make a mistake, the fate of the country could be ruined here today.
Perhaps that’s why the French army sent more troops to the border than usual.
The border guards had as many as 20,000 stationed in the southeast alone.
An unexpected news came from the rear command post of such a border guard.
“Instead of shifting, one platoon is fixed in one area?”
“Yes, I do. From now on, a platoon is said to have to conduct a vigilance operation with stakes.”
“Hmm, no matter how scary Easterfield is, it doesn’t seem very good to carry out such an over-the-top strategy.”
“I have no choice. This is an order from the superior.”
“Yeah, then it doesn’t matter.”
According to the command of the rear command post, the border guards did not take turns, but one platoon was in charge of the area in charge.
It was around 24 hours.
This time, an order was issued to withdraw abruptly from the border area.
“… … Withdraw the platoon from the rear command post and change it.”
“suddenly?”
“I don’t know what happened, but it seems that the rear command post is also divided.”
Even if the rear command post did not know the situation ahead, I thought that this was a bit too much.
But the military is a place that returns to loyalty and command rather than question.
“It’s nothing. Everyone pack up.”
“However, the meeting place and meeting time are fixed.”
“Gathering time… … ?”
“It will arrive within 7 hours.”
“No, what kind of nonsense order do you have?”
“Isn’t there anything special?”
“Shit.”
The platoon commanders followed the command of the rear command post, packed their bags and headed for the assembly area.
The rendezvous area was 10 km behind the rear command post, and two steep hills had to be crossed to reach it.
It was not easy to cross the hill with all the platoon’s luggage and fully armed.
Departing in the morning and overcoming the insufficient road in 7 hours even after walking for almost half a day was like a death sentence.
“Heh heh, heh heh!”
“cheer up! Now you can have hot food and drinks soon!”
The platoon leaders encouraged the members, but their trembling feet did not know how to fall.
The members of the Hana platoon pushed and pulled each other, and managed to reach the rear command post.
A huge crowd had gathered at the training ground at the rear command post, which eventually arrived.
hum hum… … !
“… … I think there are over 20,000 people?”
“Didn’t the shift troops depart yet? Or maybe a supplementary force has arrived.”
“Um, yes. It is unlikely that the border area has been evacuated, and it is highly probable that replenishment forces have arrived.”
After a while, an officer from the rear command post came up on the podium and smiled.
“I had a lot of trouble working on a pile for 24 hours. The corps gave me alcohol, so I can drink well and sleep well today.”
“Oh oh… … !”
“However, after two days, we start forward. Prepare yourself for a fierce battle there.”
The soldiers thought something was a bit strange, but soon agreed.
It was the same for the platoon commanders.
“Yeah, then it is. It was strange to set a meeting time and to suddenly withdraw. Turns out, they were trying to scrape us up and send them to the front!”
That night, the soldiers and officers each drank alcohol and food.
Wealthy officers even went down to private houses in nearby villages and secretly brought women with them.
However, the rear command post did not specifically control it.
Rather, it encouraged the flight of officers.
“What if it’s just you guys having fun? You should also bring the soldiers. Today could be the last.”
“All right. Then we will go in platoon units.”
A small town nearby could not afford it, so the soldiers enjoyed the nightlife while traveling to a city 3 km away from the rear command post.
After spending all the money I had for two days and playing with it, my face even improved.
Now it was the day of the sortie.
However, they heard an absurd sound.
“An officer has come down from the corps!”
“corps?”
“It is said that the enemy has advanced to the Italian Peninsula because we have abandoned our duties this time!”
“… … what?”
“It seems that the rear command post was all robbed, and even the high-ranking officers were killed.”
“So what, the crazy Easterfield Special Forces impersonating our officers?!”
It was a surprise no-jaw.
Apparently, the attack on the rear command post was not enough, and he never dreamed of impersonating those commanders.
The French border guards, who had truly experienced paradise for two days, were caught by a corps counterintelligence officer and were in danger of going to the brigade.
“Your front line is very badass! All of you are young singers!”
“… … Yes!”
“However, it is impossible to put so many troops into the brig right now, so they are all dispatched to the front. Now pack up and head to the Italian border!”