chapter 37
37 – Summer Offensive
Königsen’s 7th Guards Infantry Division commander, Juttgen, was in a very bad mood.
“News of another defeat?”
“Yes.”
Winning and losing is natural. It is foolish to focus on that one, one time.
However, it is worth worrying about the increasing number of defeats in the midst of victories.
The country’s overwhelming offensive across all fronts. The result was a collapse of the Imperial front and retreat.
Especially, it dealt a blow to the Imperial 1st Cavalry Division, which had been supporting, and even forced them to retreat.
Thanks to that, many infantry divisions, which are the center of the empire, suffered serious damage.
It was a great victory. It would be difficult to reap a more overwhelming record than this.
No matter how strong the Empire is, it can’t help but be okay with this level of damage.
All that’s left now is to push the enemy so that they don’t even have time to catch their breath….
“I don’t even know how big these guys are and how they fight.”
Obviously, I advanced through the enemy lines, but when I looked back, the friendly lines were pushed back.
As for what this is, it is said that the enemy counterattacked while the allies were pushing the wire.
At first, I thought it was just resistance, but it wasn’t that level.
With just one attack, allied lines are pushed back very deeply.
I couldn’t even properly resist the overwhelming power and was swept away.
If you urgently come to your senses and try to counterattack, it disappears as if it never happened.
Then it suddenly pops out from a different place and attacks again.
It is said that the troops under his command do not even know how large the enemy is.
“The pursuit team. What are you doing?”
“Some of them are so novel, but I can’t figure out the exact number, so it’s hard to track them down. There is still a lack of information about this area, so if you get caught in an ambush, you will be in trouble.”
The Empire’s front line collapsed and many troops suffered losses, but many still survived.
It is highly unlikely that they would surrender to Königssen. I will definitely try to resist.
If the rear is unstable, you may lose the chance to win. It shouldn’t be like this.
Even the number of enemies is unsettling.
If you gather troops here and there, you can gather in huge numbers in an instant.
“Even though the size of the enemy is low, we are expecting a regiment or higher.”
If Lihi had heard this, he would have raised his hands and cheered.
Because it’s the moment when the light shines through what I prepared myself to the point of whining.
The redeployment of troops, the preparation of supplies, and the deployment of troops that fit together like cogs.
The person who manages it decisively is Erwin. He is a prepared commander.
Even though it was actually a number between a company and a battalion, the enemy felt it was twice that number.
“Could it be the infantry of the Empire that couldn’t be dealt with?”
“I don’t know exactly. However, according to the chase team, it could be two completely different groups. It is said that there is a difference in the location, attack speed, and method of appearing….”
“It could be that the remnants of another Imperial Army have joined.”
Yutrgen looked down at the map of the operation and fell into trouble.
The order received from the superior is literally a blitzkrieg. He said to keep the overwhelming offensive.
You shouldn’t be pushed behind the speed. You shouldn’t be pushed by power either. Stop and you’re done
The goal is to push the empire into its territory.
That’s how you keep Königssen’s advantage after pushing it to the limit.
Even if you properly secure the territory in your hands, you can make up for the damage so far.
That was the conclusion from the General Command….
‘Damn children. Is that a conclusion or a hope? It’s like this.’
Utregen. No, in fact everyone leading the forward troops was skeptical.
It’s clear that their general command has gone crazy.
Because they are separated from the front lines, it must be said that they have lost their sense of reality.
Otherwise, I can’t come to that conclusion.
Will the empire give up the territory that was taken away because it was crazy, saying, ‘Eat Königssen’?
When this side’s offensive reaches its limit, should we launch a massive counterattack?
Even now is not a time to be proud of when you almost destroyed an empire of the past.
Right now the Empire is almost equal to Königssen. No, it is rather superior.
The reason why the battle lines are kept tight is because they haven’t shown any weaknesses yet.
‘William Reinhardt, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces. As long as he exists, the empire will not collapse.’
He managed to bring together the Imperial Army and the different races, which had collided with each other in the past.
At the same time, he did not collapse under Königsen’s attack and would launch a sharp counterattack.
He knows the enemy’s strengths and weaknesses. He has a strong reputation and is not foolish.
Above all, he does not see war easily. That’s the scary part.
No matter how advantageous he is, he doesn’t look down on him, so it’s impossible to set a trap for him.
Sooner or later, their counterattack will begin. Before that, a more decisive victory is needed.
In order to do that, Königsen’s elite unit must keep pace.
‘They are the remnants anyway. Even if they are sharp now, they will end up sitting on their own because neither troops nor supplies can be supplied at all.’
The enemy’s remnants left in the rear will be cleaned up by the rearguard.
The training level is slightly lower than that of the main unit, but they are still usable.
I’m sure I’ll be able to deal with that amount of imperial troops.
‘… I have to believe that, but why am I so anxious?’
I don’t know if I knew what he was thinking, another order arrived.
“Commander. This is an order from the General Command to march immediately.”
“Damn it. Shouldn’t we at least give the soldiers time to rest?”
“No matter how much I convey this situation, the point is unsteady. Even in the army, there is no special….”
“I don’t know if the corps are really making an effort.”
Bastards who only answered yes every time and only accepted promotions.
The commanders and soldiers under him probably don’t care how much they’re grinding.
Jutregen gave the order to advance while suppressing his anxiety.
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“I will report the damage and submit it to me immediately. We classify light and medium injuries separately!”
“The warhorse healing goods are on the left. Water and forage on the right! Go ahead. The next unit is coming.”
“All newly recruited soldiers, wait here. We will redeploy again.”
I’m going crazy. Really crazy busy It wasn’t like this at the academy.
This is the first time I have missed the life of multiple undergraduate students. At least there was no ‘life’ at stake.
Erwin goes into battle and stabs Königssen in all directions.
After hearing the news, the remaining troops of the Imperial Army are gathering one after another.
Among them were not only the 1st Cavalry Division, but also infantry units that could not escape.
Everyone has lost their unit. All of them have to be redeployed.
Even if it’s temporary, it’s necessary. It’s like rebuilding a unit from scratch.
Only then can we, Ervin, fight a battle worthy of a battle with peace of mind.
“Direct control unit, supply unit, reconnaissance unit, signal unit… Damn, when the hell are you going to organize all of this!”
Erwin’s lieutenant, but rather than that, Enter, who seems to have become my slave, holds my head.
He even muttered that he would never be able to do this, and that he was not confident.
But I said while wrapping the shoulders of such an enterter. Hey you can do it too
Then the enter said that. Why do you rate yourself so highly?
The family of war heroes is Reinhardt, not Praise.
That’s right. If you look at my family ability alone, I might be a little more amazing.
Because I just happen to be possessed, and I think that military-related work has its own side.
But I have faith. The belief that this friend is definitely the number one lottery ticket.
Otherwise, my friend’s full name couldn’t be ‘Enterprise’, right?
If you look at the writer, the names of important people are always borrowed from the original history.
“Enter. At that time, quickly assign priorities and get to work.”
“Damn it! Just because you’re an officer, I thought you’d command soldiers!”
“I’m good at directing, but I have other things to do. If everyone goes out and fights, who will do the rear work? Don’t worry. As long as it’s stable here, even if you don’t like it, I’ll put it next to Erwin and let you go out.”
I don’t know, but I’m thinking of making players gain practical experience.
If you stay like this for 100 days, people will soon know.
Ah, he fits better here than on the wire. It’s much better to let them hold a pen rather than entrusting them with a baton! I mean.
I am welcome, but not enter. If a guy becomes an all-rounder, he does.
“Leehi. Erwin just arrived.”
At Ar’s words, I stopped what I was doing and immediately went to meet him.
From this point on, Königsen’s 1st Army would move and the second army would come in.
“Enemy troops are changing. It looks like they’re trying to put in a reserve force. Or maybe it’s just an idea to throw everything on the offensive without it.”
And with Erwin saying that, I realized that my expectations had become reality.
If this is the case, there is only one thing I have to do. To distract the enemy’s offensive as much as possible.
In a way that makes it impossible even if you want to ignore it and pass by.
“Let’s spill it. Erwin.”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
“Let’s say I’m here. Imperial Field Marshal, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces. That his son is here. Let’s inform the enemies secretly.”
I decided to throw a bait that I couldn’t stop biting.