Girls und War

The armored forces commonly used by the Navy include semi-submersible water tanks, amphibious armored vehicles, amphibious anti-tank guns, etc.

These armored vehicles are not as tough as land vehicles, but they can fight on land and water without ships. Therefore, these armored units have the highest appearance rate during island warfare.

At this time on Coconut Island, the main attackers on the battlefield were such armored forces.

Coconut Island is crescent-shaped. Apart from the deepwater harbor in the middle, the terrain on the crescent-shaped island is uneven and the island is rich in vegetation and trees. Therefore, armored forces would not choose to attack from the island surface.

Those tanks were relying on the shallow water side of the island, paddling forward on the water while firing.

The rumbling sound of artillery bombardment continued to cover the sides of the island and the harbor. From time to time, vehicles were hit by artillery fire and then exploded into a ball of fireworks.

Standing on a high place, you can see a spectacular panoramic view of modern shallow-sea warfare.

The front-line command major of the United Front Department explained the current battle situation in detail to Major General Jingxian.

In addition to the amphibious tank battle on the front, armored forces are also fighting on the back side of the island.

However, the sounds of artillery fire from both sides overlapped, making it difficult to tell which side had the advantage.

In addition, Marine teams are also fighting in the dense forest areas of the islands that are difficult for tank units to enter.

The sounds of gunfire and explosions coming from the mountain were evidence of a battle going on over there.

Overall, although the battle situation was chaotic, the structure could still be seen.

Here you can see that the Eagle Zone troops are huddled on the east side of the harbor, with tanks and armored vehicles moving and firing on the beach, with no intention of going into the water.

The combined forces of the Flower District and the Snow District seemed to be unable to capture the Eagle District forces on the opposite bank after a long siege.

Combined with what the major just said, they were about to be defeated. Major General Jingxian understood the current combat situation.

At this time, the low roar of the engine was heard in the air again.

The major shouted quickly, "Air raid! Take cover!"

So Xia Shu hugged Jingxian without hesitation, carried her to a bush and pressed her under him.

Soon, a huge black group photo appeared in the sky and passed over the island.

The next moment, the sound of intensive bombing swept across the battlefield.

When I looked up again, I saw that more than a dozen tanks in the flower district had been scrapped.

It seems that the next attack will take some time to organize.

Jingxian poked her head out from Xia Shu's cover and asked the commanding major, "Is the airstrike in Eagle Zone strong?"

"Very big!" The major nodded and replied, "We've had several such air raids. Our air superiority must have been severely suppressed, and the bombers can't get through at all!"

Jingxian nodded, indicating to Xia Shu that he didn't need to continue protecting her, and then asked the communicator to start connecting the phone. It seemed that she was going to talk to the command center.

The guards around Jingxian had already dispersed at this time to ensure that there were no other enemy troops within a radius of one kilometer.

Xia Shu followed Jingxian, vigilantly observing nearby areas where snipers might be hiding.

The commanding major was lying next to Xia Shu at this time, and he seemed to know that with Xia Shu there, he didn't have to worry about enemy snipers.

She observed the battlefield for a while, then put down the telescope and gave some simple commands over the walkie-talkie.

So the tank troops at sea gathered again and launched a tentative attack on the other side of the harbor.

After Xia Shu confirmed that there was no danger around, he asked the major during a break in his command, "Has the Eagle District been inactive like this?"

"No, it hasn't moved since the battle began." The major replied while looking at the map.

Xia Shu also picked up the telescope and looked at the distant sea. It seemed that there were always support troops from the Eagle District on the sea on the east side. White lines were drawn on the sea and they were rushing towards them.

Those were shallow-water supply boats and amphibious armored units. To avoid possible reef mines, watercraft with a waterline of more than one meter would never approach here.

"What are they waiting for?" Xia Shu asked, a little confused. "Are they still requesting reinforcements in this situation? Can't they see that they have the advantage?"

"Who knows?" replied the major.

At this time, the land battle situation in the island woods seemed to have changed. After listening to the communication report, the major wrote and drew on the map for a while and issued several orders.

Then, she looked up at Xia Shu and said, "I doubt their commanders can't see they have a numerical advantage. So, I think they're trying to turn this into a large-scale battle."

Xia Shu frowned and thought for a moment, then asked, "Is there any benefit in doing this?"

"I don't know, and I can't figure it out." The major could only smile bitterly, "But in this world, there are always some people you can't understand."

The major pointed to a hilltop in the enemy-controlled area and said, "Look at the open space over there."

Upon hearing this, Xia Shu picked up the telescope and looked into the distance.

With the major's patient guidance, she finally found the place the major mentioned.

From here, you can only see a place on the mountain with a good view, and it seems that someone is observing the battlefield there.

"That should be the enemy's battlefield command post. And I've thought of something." The major smiled again and said, "Do you know how the Third Island Chain melee between the Snow District and the Eagle District started?"

Xia Shu had heard of this, but she was just an ordinary recruit at that time, so she had no idea about the details.

The major said, "A colonel constantly accumulated troops in skirmishes, constantly using escalating engagements to increase his command authority. Ultimately, he turned a small, company-level skirmish into a battleground for the destruction of two division-level troops. And this colonel's name is Cynic Rei."

"Cynical Rei..." Xia Shu chewed on the name silently, then asked, "Has she been punished?"

"Maybe. I don't know." The major thought for a moment and then said, "But in that battle, judging from the overall regional situation, Eagle District was the victor. Because that battle consumed a large amount of Snow District's manpower and strategic reserves, the Snow District was several steps behind in subsequent combat decisions. The same was true for the extremely low-altitude strategy of the high mountain front and the large oil field strategy. Although Eagle District also consumed the same manpower in the previous battle, they were the beneficiaries from the overall situation. Do you understand?"

Xia Shu nodded, as if he had figured out the key.

Loss is not important. What is important is whether you can get what you want from the loss.

What the major meant was that this battle could also turn Coconut Island into a new battlefield meat grinder.

774. The most correct battlefield decision

No one knows what Cynic Li was thinking when she was commanding the battle.

But her disregard for human life and treating the battlefield's manpower as consumable resources will not be recognized by any war zone.

Because the living force on the battlefield is the reserve officers, and officers are the core meaning of the construction of the imaginary battlefield.

Therefore, no matter how superior Cynic Li's strategic plan is, and no matter how perfect the results of the battle are, her ideas will not be recognized by the mainstream thinking on the battlefield.

This is against universal values.

At this time, the Battle of Coconut Island commanded by Cynic Li was naturally to implement her unique strategic proposition - using human lives as weapons.

In the subsequent combat analysis, this battle was indeed very forward-looking.

Although the Eagle District has not yet felt what kind of combat results will be produced after the Flower District joins the island chain battlefield.

But no matter what the outcome, the Eagle Zone will definitely be the party whose strategic interests will be damaged.

The aircraft carrier battle group reached the fifth island chain, and the flower area's front line extended - the snow area advanced towards the first, second, and third island chains, as well as the polar ice fields.

Then the two sides will respond to each other from afar, and the Eagle District will have to face a situation of being attacked from both sides.

No matter how the Flower District and the Snow District divide the post-war interests, they will always cut the flesh of the Eagle District.

But after this battle, Huaqu temporarily lost the qualification to attack first.

Then the Eagle District will have enough strategic space to make full preparations for the strategic two-line attack on the Huaxue District.

Therefore, not only can they not criticize Cynic Li, but they also have to commend her from the perspective of the entire Eagle District's grand strategy.

Although no one knows whether this is what Cynic Li originally intended as his strategic conception.

What about Cynic herself? What was she like?

Was it just pure luck again this time? Did she achieve the right result by using the wrong means? The military merit system only values ​​results, not process, so Cynic Li became the lucky person to be hit by cash while walking down the street?

It may be lucky once or twice, but what if it happens every time?

Or everyone has to admit one fact - that is, Cynic Li, although she is a disgusting person with a perverse personality that is disgusting, she is indeed a war genius with some quirks.

So, Xia Shu noticed the major's change of tone and asked, "So the commander over there is the Cynic Rei you mentioned?"

The major frowned and said hesitantly, "I hope not, but my intuition tells me it must be her."

Xia Shu thought for a moment and then asked, "Then, should I sneak over and take care of her?"

The major was stunned for a moment, as if he remembered Xia Shu's original identity, but he still said with a smile, "No! No! Why do you think so?"

Seeing Xia Shu was a little confused, the major patiently taught him, "You are now the commander's deputy on the battlefield. You should consider how to help the commander make strategic decisions. Think about problems from a strategic perspective, not a tactical one. Do you understand?"

Xia Shu nodded, accepting the advice of the veteran from the perspective of a new officer on the battlefield.

The major continued, "Now that the major general is on the front lines, I'm afraid she'll have a different perspective on the battle than the headquarters. I don't think you can help her with decision-making. So your current mission is to protect the major general's life."

Xia Shu nodded again and replied "I understand".

As they spoke, it seemed that Major General Jingxian had finally reached a conclusion with the headquarters. The major also quickly received the command from the War Affairs Department.

This time the order was no longer to attack, but to retreat.

It seemed Jingxian had also realized that this was not the situation she wanted. Even if it meant losses during the retreat, she had to find a way to escape this dangerous, meat-grinder battlefield.

After the order to retreat was issued, the Flower District Marine Corps was the first to withdraw from the advantageous forest battlefield.

Subsequently, the armored forces in the harbor also began an orderly strategic retreat.

However, the Eagle District was the first to detect their retreat. They changed their previous defensive tactics and launched a ferocious attack, chasing and intercepting the retreating troops from the Flower and Snow Districts.

The tank positions that had been patient for a long time rushed madly into the port while providing artillery coverage, and fought with the armored forces in the flower district.

The Flower District seemed to have anticipated this, so they cut off this part of the "gecko tail" very simply, and the large army withdrew to the west bank of the harbor in an orderly manner.

Seeing the artillery fire gradually extending to everyone's eyes, the major hurriedly said to Jingxian, "Commander-in-chief, it's not safe here, let's retreat first!"

Jingxian observed the situation on the battlefield again, and then said, "Okay, arrange for the evacuation."

The police captain then gathered the guards and protected the major general as they retreated to the edge beach of Coconut Island.

Not long after they evacuated the island by boat, the communication channel explained the details of the battlefield retreat to Jingxian.

Not long after the Eagle District's counterattack troops ate the gecko's tail, they organized another attack to intercept the evacuating troops.

According to Jingxian's arrangement, the troops in Hua District left behind a large force of armored forces to cover their retreat.

This time, almost half of the "gecko's" body was eaten, and almost an entire regiment of naval armored forces was wiped out here.

Fortunately, the two squadrons of the Marine Corps evacuated safely, and the losses in the Snow District in this battle were not serious.

So even if the flower district suffered considerable losses this time, Jingxian could accept such an outcome.

Even if there is criticism from the headquarters, the intensity of the criticism will not be too strong, and it will be just enough to stop at the right level.

However, if this battle continues, even if they can win, the losses they will incur will be unacceptable to the Flower District.

So on the surface, the Flower District battle looked like a failure, but in reality, Jingxian had already cut her losses in time.

Moreover, the Snow District did not suffer much loss in this battle, so Princess Snow did not owe them any favor, and the cooperation between the two sides can continue.

Even going back further, if Jingxian had not chosen to rescue the reconnaissance troops when she made the on-the-spot decision, the loss of manpower would have been more serious than the loss of the armored forces.

It is also impossible not to send out reconnaissance troops, otherwise it would be a passive avoidance of war, which would have a serious impact on the morale of the troops.

So no matter how you look at it, Cynic Li's combat business is a sure win.

As for Jingxian's battlefield decisions, no matter which one she chose, it would be a loss. It was just a matter of how much she lost.

The current result is actually acceptable to all parties.

There were no losses in the Snow District, the Eagle District gained the fruits of an armored regiment, and the losses in the Flower District were acceptable.

Perhaps only Cynic Li would be very upset if her original purpose of causing trouble was not achieved.

775. Dozing off before death from overwork

Even after the allied forces from the Flower District and the Snow District evacuated Coconut Island, the battle for the Fifth Island Chain was not over.

Since Cynic Li has gathered so many troops, she will definitely not give up easily until she has done everything she can.

Her original plan might have been to continue to let Jingxian and the others invest more chips through defensive tactics.

But since Jingxian saw through her plan, there was no point in showing weakness any further.

So the Eagle Zone troops assembled on Coconut Island continued to invade for a distance towards the island chain.