amaotonovel Chapter 122 For the sake of the nation and the people, attack!
Chapter 122 For the sake of the nation and the people, attack!
"New order!"
"New order."
"New order!"
The officer's voice echoed through the trenches. The officer, wearing a peaked cap, opened a telegram; on it, a clear order was written in black and white. He took a deep breath and shouted, "The order is here!!!! Attack!"
The trenches, which had been stagnant like water, began to boil like lava flowing into the ravines. Behind them, deafening roars echoed into the distance. The three armies of the Western Military District concentrated more than 5,000 artillery pieces and rocket launchers of various calibers to bombard the designated positions of the southern rebels. This was the role of the reconnaissance soldiers.
"Quickly! Everyone check your gear! Men! War is no game! Get your rifles ready, put on your helmets, and you'd better have some candy in your mouths or some hot water in your mouths. Once the cannons shut up, it'll be our turn!"
Case picked up his rifle and saw his blood type written on his sleeve. He wiped the rifle clean. His company was on offensive missions, and he knew what would happen once he stepped out of the trenches. But what could he do? Leaving the capital for the north was his own decision, and joining the army was also his own decision.
"Hey! Case, take care, man!"
Best patted him on the shoulder, and before the two could explore further, a sharp whistle rang out. Case glanced at Best; he was a machine gunner, but he didn't have a machine gun—the MG3 machine gun wasn't yet widely used on the Britannian front, or even the northern front. Not to mention the new technology, the machines that manufactured it had only just been moved to the factory. Although they were using the MG3, the development of the situation meant they didn't have time to distribute this advanced weapon. The entire company only had one MG3, and its reliability was only so-so. So, the Madsen machine gun from the Whiterun Magic Equipment Factory and the ZB-26 from the Blacksun Automatic Weapons Company, weapons originally produced for bidding, were distributed to various units in large numbers. At least they all used the 7.62x51 caliber.
However, the most common weapon is the M1919 light machine gun. Originally intended for use as a bow or coaxial machine gun for armored vehicles, it can also be used as a general-purpose machine gun after being fitted with a stock and bipod. As a supporting project for armored vehicle engineering, the manufacture of this weapon even predates the MG3 machine gun project.
So what Best had was an M1919A6, which was a makeshift light machine gun based on the M1919 heavy machine gun, with the tripod removed, the bipod shortened, and the stock and wooden buttstock removed. It couldn't even be called a light machine gun; it could only be called a medium machine gun.
Regardless of the differences in the machine guns issued to the western squads of Amelan, the automatic firepower of each squad was undoubtedly enhanced. The squad leader, deputy squad leader, and ammunition handler each had three M3A1 submachine guns. If a squad could not be equipped with a machine gun, the better units could get an M3A1, while the unlucky ones could only use a Carcano as a substitute.
Fortunately, as part of the 4th Army of the Western Theater in the Brittany direction, their 12th Armored Division was one of the few division-level units equipped with armored forces.
The roar of the engine echoed across the land. Case looked up and saw a 38T light tank crossing the trench and advancing. The 38T tanks of Amerancy, equipped with 75mm tank guns, had no stabilizers, and the guns vibrated slightly when moving. Many armored soldiers reported that the recoil of the 75mm guns was too great, and the breechblock was quite large, making loading difficult. Therefore, an openable hatch was modified at the rear of the turret.
Overall, it was used more like an assault gun than a tank. In response to the armored forces, some 38Ts were replaced with 37mm anti-tank guns, and some tanks were even converted into reconnaissance tanks using 20mm autocannons.
However, the main force in Brittany was still tanks equipped with 75mm guns. The only reason for using 75mm guns was that Amelansi had a complete 75mm gun production line, which, after slight modifications, became the M1 75mm tank gun.
Case didn't know much; he only knew that the 75mm cannons on those tanks would give them a greater sense of security. He leaped out of the trench and followed the tanks. Aiden Forest had gradually become barren after days of clearing its firing range, and several roads had long been cleared out. He carried his rifle, head down, and could hear the roar of rifles in the distance. The enemy's magic guns made a unique popping sound when they fired, carrying a different flavor. He quickly ran to the back of the tanks. Most of the soldiers were hiding behind these steel beasts. He saw two soldiers with different insignia on their helmets communicating by telephones on the back of the tanks.
"Enemy bunker 100 meters to the right, blow it up!"
The tank slightly rotated its turret, and a moment later, a huge roar was heard. Accompanied by the tank shaking violently, a 75mm armor-piercing high-explosive shell was inserted into the stone bunker, triggering a violent magical reaction explosion.
"Don't stay behind the tanks, Amerlane infantry! Charge!"
The battalion commander stepped forward and roared, holding a submachine gun in his hand. After the enemy's outer firing points were eliminated, the infantry had to charge forward. The tanks also began to roar. Case raised his rifle, pulled the trigger, and then inserted the bayonet.
A burst of gunfire rang out. He glanced over and saw Best had set up his heavy machine gun 10 meters to his left, and the automatic fire began to suppress the trench. He steadied his helmet, swallowed hard, and stepped forward.
50 meters, 20 meters, 10 meters. He imitated his teammate and threw a grenade. After the explosion, he immediately jumped down. There were several soldiers in the trench wearing Southern Army uniforms. He raised his bayonet and, just like in training, stabbed them.
Bayonets, entrenching tools, shotguns, submachine guns, pistols—blood and flesh flew everywhere as various weapons clashed along the trench. Case kicked away an enemy soldier who had just been stabbed through the heart, and turned to see his squad leader yelling at him.
"Case! Come here, we need to go deeper!"
"Yes, sir!"
On March 1, 656, four years later, Alicia looked towards the capital, surrounded by a massive army of soldiers marching south in rows—with Alice's help, she finally had the power to reclaim everything that belonged to her.
"Let's wait and see, Ekwerk! Time will tell who the winner is!"
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