The Rise of the Empire

"This is really a perfect duel. After the Franco-Prussian War, it has been a long time since I saw this kind of confrontation at the same level." When the sun rose, the British and Burgundian armies had completed their deployment. On the front of 5 kilometers, its own troops were deployed. This kind of battle between large corps gave Caliput a long-lost pleasure! \u003c/p\u003eAccompanied by the rising sun, a large number of British troops began to march towards the target in a dense and deep formation under the command of officers. The British 15-pound howitzers also began to attack the suspected Boer firepower points and positions discovered before. \u003c/p\u003eThe concealment work of the Boers is very good. Their skirmish line already reduces the probability of being discovered. Most of the heavy artillery is hidden in the bunker and behind. The main position has also been camouflaged to a certain extent, and its position is relatively rear. The position discovered by the British is the first line of defense exposed in front, and its role is more of vigilance and delay. \u003c/p\u003e Standing on a high ground, Kruger and Caliput approved the entire campaign process for the last time. "The attack of the British has not changed much from the past. The firepower is mainly directed at the main target, but I have to say that the 15-pound field gun they are equipped with is indeed a threat. The British also made good use of the terrain and the artillery itself. At a large elevation angle, our artillery can only suppress, but not destroy.”\u003c/p\u003e“There is no difficulty in repelling the opponent’s first wave of attack. The important thing is how to wipe out the opponent. On the two wings, if we cannot attract the opponent's main force to penetrate our defense line, then they may complete their retreat at any time. And if the opponent once retreats to the city, then what awaits us is a fortified battle." Caliput repeatedly emphasized the need to encircle the opponent Rather than the importance of defeating the opponent. \u003c/p\u003e"There is no problem for us to contain the opponent head-on. The only problem is to turn around the troops. Colonel Piette has led his cavalry to outflank the right flank. The left flank is General Pershing's American cavalry. If nothing else If so, we can cut off the opponent's retreat in three hours. Then we can close the net." Kruger thought for a while and said. \u003c/p\u003e And just when the discussion between the two sides came to an end, the British attack finally launched. In all fairness, if the tactics were not too rigid, the quality of the British soldiers mainly based on the employment system was still very good. The rear artillery has poor cover and advances each other. Although the effective range is relatively short due to the lack of popularization of indirect aiming, the bullet rain still causes a lot of trouble for the defender. \u003c/p\u003eThe British infantry in bright uniforms still rushed towards the opponent in a dense formation like their predecessors. At a distance of 700 meters from the target, the British infantry fired the first salvo. All Lee Enfield rifles have a dedicated salvo sight. Under the command of the commander, the British soldiers skillfully open the salvo sight and then adjust the elevation angle of the rifle according to the estimated distance. \u003c/p\u003eAccompanied by the order to fire, rows of bullets flew out of the muzzle of the gun and landed on the opponent's head a few seconds later. If the enemy is facing a dense queue, this kind of probability shooting may still be useful, or it can be suppressed with a weapon with a considerable projection such as a machine gun, but it is a pity that the British have a relatively complete bunker and are hiding deep below. When you are human, this kind of shooting has no effect except to strengthen your courage. \u003c/p\u003eSilence, the unusual silence on the battlefield. Second Lieutenant Smith, who led the team, keenly felt that there was something wrong. He had suppressed the Japanese uprising in Sudan, fought Hindus in India, and had also experienced the Boer's superb cavalry skills in the first Boer War. shot level. The spears of the black natives, the scimitars of the guns, and the bullets of the galloping Boer cavalry did not make this heroic professional soldier retreat half a step,

But this time, the situation on the other side made him feel a little nervous! \u003c/p\u003eWith the passage of time, the front personnel have approached to the place less than 200 meters away from the trench, and the friendly troops behind are also keeping an appropriate distance from the forward. According to past experience, the heroic British soldiers will sprint over the final distance, and then rely on a steady stream of troops to completely overwhelm the opponent's defense line. \u003c/p\u003e Charge! When the British attacked with sharp bayonets, the other side finally broke the silence! The scattered rifle sounds instantly turned into the tearing sound of steel bars sawing planks. Several dark red tongues of flame erupted from several inconspicuous mounds on the opposite side, sweeping across the entire British army like the scythe of death! \u003c/p\u003e"It's a machine gun!" A panicked voice sounded in the array, and most of the British lay down on the ground immediately, avoiding bullets like locusts. But there are always some people who are caught off guard and fall into a pool of blood. The entire British offensive phalanx instantly sank. \u003c/p\u003e"The Boers actually concentrated at least 10 machine guns on the front!" The British discovered for the first time that the opponent's machine guns were so concentrated, and they were instantly suppressed by fierce firepower, but their bad luck was not over yet. After the dots fell from the sky, the British suddenly discovered that lying down did not make them more likely to survive! A few seconds later, tens of thousands of standard steel balls fell from the sky, covering the forward British army in a shower of steel! \u003c/p\u003e"Kill those firepower points!" The firing of the machine guns made the battle instantly heated up. The British artillery behind began to shoot crazily at the exposed firepower points. After the machine gun positions were slightly suppressed, the British infantry also started The final charge. The shining bayonet gleamed coldly in the sun. The British used all their artillery in advance, and the barrage fired by 22 artillery pieces distributed in 4 artillery positions rolled over Boer's position! \u003c/p\u003e"Now, let's do it!" The British almost exposed all their firepower, and Caliput was waiting for this opportunity. The long-term artillery suppression and counter-suppression was too boring for him. If you can directly solve the opponent in one wave, then it is naturally the best choice. \u003c/p\u003eAt this moment, the ten 150mm heavy howitzers deployed 5 kilometers away from the lines of troops on both sides are finally ready to show their power. According to the news from the observation post in front by wired telephone, most of the British field artillery have entered The attack range of the heavy artillery, according to the calibrated distance and azimuth coordinates, the most powerful weapon currently owned by the Boers finally showed its terrifying fangs! \u003c/p\u003e"Boom!" Accompanied by bursts of dull bangs, rounds of shells weighing 45kg flew out of the distant mountain depression and flew towards the British artillery positions that were being crazily suppressed! \u003c/p\u003eThanks to book friend Nickky for 1888\u003c/a\u003e~~~! The author continues to guarantee 3 updates, at least 6 days! that is it! ! Thanks for the \u003c/a\u003e~~~ of book friend bighill1982, and the \u003c/a\u003e support of book friend nickky/z911, youbo, cooperhuli, hill2~~~! Ask for a subscription\u003c/a\u003e~~~! \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e