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Chapter 201 Attack on Elsden Fortress (Part 2)

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    At the forward observation post, officers can clearly see various details of what is happening on the battlefield ahead through the artillery mirror: according to the offensive tactics that have been rehearsed many times in advance, the artillery is responsible for clearing and suppressing enemy fortresses, and using special minesweepers to target them.  A large area of ??the minefield was cleared, and after the attack began, the engineers responsible for battlefield operations carefully used deminers to detect the remaining mines in the minefield, and used special detonators to detonate them one by one.  When the passage was opened, the tank group slowly crossed the minefield in a compact formation, followed closely by tracked armored combat vehicles and half-tracked armored personnel carriers When the coalition attack force approached Elsden Fortress  On the periphery, several horizontally fired artillery shells roared into the group of tanks, and two coalition tanks were instantly hit and set on fire.  Immediately afterwards, the huge fortress was awakened!  The firepower points of the defenders hidden throughout the fortress began to fire blocking shots one after another. Howitzers, field artillery and anti-tank artillery weaved into a dense firepower network. The coalition armored forces exposed in the open area were caught off guard, and tanks came one after another.  The ground bomb caught fire or even exploded violently, and the armored vehicles were hurriedly reversing. In this case, it is difficult for tank guns and vehicle-mounted mortars of various calibers to find and destroy those fortresses built using the terrain!  The battle lasted for less than a quarter of an hour. The first batch of coalition offensive troops lost more than 20 tanks and armored vehicle wreckage, and hurriedly withdrew to the starting position of the offensive.  Witnessing the powerful defense of Elsden Fortress, Crown Prince Louis heard the exclamations around him. The coalition generals were assessing the difficulty and cost of this critical battle with unprecedented caution, especially in terms of time span.  ¡°It seems that we must use our special magic weapon to solve the problem!¡± In the forward observation post, a general from the Austro-Hungarian Empire wearing a double-breasted military uniform said boldly.  Even though the officer uniforms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were old-fashioned, as if they were antiques left over from the First World War, their large-caliber artillery was really useless.  The "Karl Mortar" named after the Austrian Emperor Karl I is a super self-propelled artillery that can move on its own and has cross-country capabilities. In addition to its short range, its power is no worse than the main gun of any battleship.  After a while, two thunder-like roars were heard from the attacking position, and then two more violent explosions came from Elsden Fortress. They were more than ten kilometers apart, and the earthquake could still be felt.  shake!  I saw two huge smoke pillars rising from the dark brown mountainside just north of Elsden Mountain, and the entire fortress was suddenly filled with rumbling echoes!  The entry of the giant mortars into the battle re-energized the coalition generals, but these two offensive weapons did not launch the second round of bombardment until ten minutes later.  In order to meet the needs of the battlefield, the Austro-Hungarian Army even equipped them with ammunition transport vehicles modified from tracked tank chassis. However, because the artillery shells were too heavy, and after each firing, the raised artillery had to be returned to the level before loading, and the firing speed was very low.  Not much faster than an ordinary train cannon!  The coalition artillery observation points deployed on the front line have also passed the previously observed information on the defenders' firepower points to the nearby howitzer and cannon positions.  Although these 105- and 150-mm conventional army artillery were not powerful enough to penetrate thick concrete or even armored fortifications, considering the numerous small fortresses at Elsden Fortress, the coalition staff, which needed to ensure a victory, still had the foresight to deploy four  A heavy artillery regiment came and prepared sufficient artillery shells in advance.  Following the attack pace of the two "Karl Mortars", the coalition artillery group began a two-hour fierce bombardment.  The shelling scene is certainly spectacular, but over time it will inevitably become aesthetically fatigued.  Out of boredom, some officers even played cards in the fortress Two hours later, the coalition artillery group, including the "Karl Mortar", poured tens of thousands of shells into the Scottish fortress, and the scene filled with volcanic ash occurred again.  In Elsden, which was originally quite beautiful, the artillery fire seemed to have hit an ammunition depot of the defenders, so that the fire burned on the south side of the fortress for a long time. However, after the shelling stopped, Scottish soldiers were vaguely seen coming out to put out the fire.  Taking advantage of the shelling, the coalition ground forces decisively launched a real fierce attack!  More than a hundred tanks belonging to the 1st Armored Brigade of the New United Kingdom flowed across the open area south of Elsden like a black river rushing to the sea.  The brave armored soldiers were completely unafraid of the fierce firepower from the Scottish fortress. Although artillery shells continued to fall around and violent explosions occurred, every tank and armored vehicle was advancing at an almost sprint speed.  With a harsh friction sound, the steel tracks rotated rapidly, kicking up bursts of dust majestically.  Seeing that the fortress was approaching, a group of coalition tanks at the front stopped. They adjusted their muzzles slightly and opened fire at the targets they found - a distance of only three to four hundred meters, which was not enough for the artillery from both sides.  Less than a bayonet fight between infantrymen.  Hand-to-hand combat quickly revealed its cruelty and brutality.??The Scottish firepower point that was still spraying flames was hit by direct fire at close range. The exploded bunker was covered in blood and flesh, and the guns were twisted. The coalition tanks manufactured using welding technology looked majestic, but if they were penetrated by large-caliber armor-piercing rounds, they would be instantly buried.  The iron coffins of the charioteers.  In just a few minutes, the number of blown up Scottish artillery forts and destroyed coalition tanks increased at an alarming rate!  It was during these depressing minutes that tanks equipped with flamethrowers and armored vehicles carrying infantry quickly crossed the open area to the south of the fortress. The former rushed straight to the piercing fire dragons dozens of meters away from the Scottish fortress.  They sprayed mercilessly into the bunkers built on the mountain tops, and many infantrymen were knocked down by flying bullets and even large-caliber machine shells as soon as they left the armored vehicles. Shooting on the spot would not help prolong their war career at all.  Those behind tanks and armored vehicles may become victims of death in a few seconds.  To get involved in this cruel arena, the wisest way is probably to follow your companions and rush forward!  Once entering the blind spot of most of the opponent's guns, the well-trained coalition infantry quickly used various blasting tools to blast open the garrison fortress and the tunnel entrance sealed with a steel gate, and then walked toward the fortress along the narrow and dark passage.  Advance internally.  For the Allied officers and soldiers fighting on the front line, the danger inside the fortress is no less than outside. The battle around the maze-like tunnels may continue for a long time, but the door to Scotland has indeed been exposed.  Through the gap, the magical holy light spilled out, baptizing every "pilgrim" who came here.  "Look! We have knocked on the enemy's door!" Lieutenant General Demi Keyes, the British Army general who served as the ground commander, shouted excitedly.  "Our troops have already entered the fortress?" Crown Prince Louis quickly returned to the artillery mirror.  Following the tradition of the Hohenzollern family, the prince entered the military academy to receive training since he was a child, and officially entered the army as an adult.  During World War II, he landed in Britain as a staff officer. He was supposed to participate in the Allied military operations in Central and North America. However, just as the Battle of Britain was coming to an end, his adjutant, who was only a prince at the time, unfortunately stepped on a landmine.  Louis almost lost his life.  Upon learning of the news, the old Emperor William II personally intervened and transferred Louis back to the General Staff.  Since then, he has never been on the battlefield again.  "It's a pity that our secret weapons were used in the first battle." The double-breasted general of the Austro-Hungarian Empire said loudly. The implication is that a large part of the credit for the coalition forces to break into the fortress must be attributed to the two powerful self-propelled mortars.  gun.  Crown Prince Louis ignored this man and asked: "Which unit was the first to invade the fortress?" Lieutenant General Keyes answered wisely: "I saw the Irish armored forces and the English infantry assault group attacking side by side.  "The enemy's fortress group." "Thanks to our 'Karl Mortar' for knocking on the enemy's door." The double-breasted general of the Austro-Hungarian Empire muttered reluctantly, not caring that they were in the future of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  Joined the war group when war was declared against Scotland.  "The fighting inside looks very fierce, and many artillery forts are still firing. It's best to have the reserve team ready to fight at any time." The general of the new United Kingdom present - General Ziller, who is of mixed German and Irish descent,  Use pragmatic reminders to bring everyone's attention back to the topic.  "Compared with the famous fortresses that were widely known during the two wars, Elsden Fortress has a narrow defensive front and a defense depth of more than ten kilometers, like a super battleship anchored on land.  The use of a large amount of reinforced concrete gives this "battleship" a high defensive strength, and many of the original buildings in the town have been retained and transformed into ground firepower points, while drainage ditches and underground pipes have also been utilized to form vertical and horizontal structures.  With the staggered internal defense system, even if the coalition tanks and infantry broke into the fortress, they could not easily overcome the remaining firepower points of the defenders.  Before noon, the coalition offensive forces had basically eliminated the outer fire points of Elsden Fortress. At this point, combat and transport vehicles could freely travel through the open area south of the fortress, but the fighting inside the fortress was intensifying.  In just the southern area of ??the fortress, the troops from both sides fought back and forth for four rounds.  Not only did the attackers use a large number of flamethrowers and rocket launchers, but the defenders were also equipped with these close combat weapons. As a result, the intensity of the battle and the casualties of the participating troops greatly exceeded the command's expectations.  To be a handsome man, vision, judgment, determination and courage are all indispensable.  By mid-afternoon, British Army Lieutenant General Dime Keyes, who served as the ground commander, ordered the reserves to enter the battlefield.  The English 7th Infantry Division took over the main attack from the 1st Infantry Division, which had been fighting for a long time. The 20th Special Service Regiment, modeled after the Irish Special Forces and trained by Ireland, also joined the battle along with the armored forces.  General Keyes ordered all the troops involved in the war to capture this border fortress that was of great significance to the Scots before nightfall, and completely remove the Scottish troops buried on the border.This hard nail in the defense.
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