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Chapter 596: The Great Republic Army’s Latest Decisive Weapon, please let the reliable comrade Katyusha speak!

1445 6 Month 26 Day.

The remains of the Colossus lay across the plain, and along the Tyrne River, more than a dozen cavalry units were galloping back and forth.

The dull roar echoed across the earth. The Bayerlan cavalry explored the woods and village ruins. The cavalry of Canaan and its vassal army came to drive them away, chasing and confronting the Bayerlan cavalry, constantly restraining the flanks of the Great Republic Army and looking for opportunities to surprise the landing infantry.

At dawn, the main force of the Bayerland Fleet arrived in Cherkasy. A deafening roar suddenly broke out in the silence, and battleships lined up in a row, pouring a large amount of artillery fire on the shore. The cliffs on the right bank of the Tyrne River are towering, and the flat shallows suitable for landing are all under Canaan's surveillance. The shells smashed the barriers on the shore with a heavy whistle, and the Marines, with the support of the advance cavalry and the fleet's firepower, boarded the river beach in assault boats - because Cherkasy was severely damaged, the fleet not only had to land in the riverside port, but also had to establish a series of positions on the open shallows.

At 8:30 in the morning, the fleet issued an order for the entire army to land. The tactical goal of the assault on the Colossus had been achieved. Roland resigned as the temporary commander-in-chief and formed a front-line committee with Griffith (absent), Erza, Count Lamore, and General Baldwin, the "Guardian of the Holy Tomb", to coordinate the command of troops and launch an unprecedented Canaan campaign against the main force of the elves and their vassal army.

"The battle we are about to begin will determine the fate of all mankind.

"The Front Committee orders the heroic Grand Republic Army to launch a full-scale attack on Canaan!"

损失巨像的迦南方面在切尔卡瑟西北、迦南东南入口附近的要塞“白塔”重组战线。1万精灵、5万半精灵、3万兽人和巨魔蛮族佣兵、4万扭曲混乱的枯法者组成的13万军队在大量人类仆从的支援下全力迎战。

"How come humans are coming so fast..." General Paulus saw from afar that the Bayerland battle line infantry, which stretched for miles, was advancing parallel to the fleet on the Tyrne River. They were deployed one after another on the right bank of the Tyrne River, and after establishing a military station, they advanced along the good roads and waterways with the fleet, sweeping in from the east, south, and west!

The new battle infantry completely replaced the old phalanx soldiers and breastplate flintlock soldiers. The mass-produced battle infantry, trained and organized at an unprecedented speed, wore no armor, wore copper and iron helmets, carried flintlock rifles on their shoulders, and carried bags on their backs.

This does not mean that they are light infantry replacing archers. The Battle-Line is a superior replacement for the Pikemen, being a staunch heavy infantry with ranged firepower, anti-cavalry and hand-to-hand combat capabilities.

The battle line infantry, which abandoned the breastplate, reduced the overall cost and reliance on logistics, and could arm 100,000 or 200,000 men at an astonishing speed. They could even abandon the legionary baggage wagons, carry their own clothing and several days' worth of food and ammunition, and assemble and maneuver at a speed that no classical legion could match.

In less than a year, Bayerland and the Confederation formed an astonishing number of new troops and armed them; after the dictator issued a general mobilization order, Bayerland and the Confederation army reorganized the Grand Army of the Republic, with 16 infantry, 4 cavalry and artillery, and 4700 formal extraordinary people, gathered from all over the world!

The decisive battle between humans and elves, the world and magic, has begun.

At 10:10, Roland and Count Larmore had arrived at the northern position of Cherkasy. The area was now only in ruins, and the army hastily built a forward base based on the original walls and trenches.

The Fortress of the Burning Sun.

There was not enough time and materials. The Liege Fortress was not qualified as a new bastion. It was just an irregular large urn built by Bayerland soldiers using materials from the ruins and relying on the original foundation.

The landing of the main force of the fleet was time-consuming and laborious, and without the protection of a strong fortress, Canaan's counterattack would drive them into the river.

The extended fortifications with the Sun Fortress as the core are like several octopus tentacles, extending eastward along the river bank with breast walls and trenches, and to the west is a series of multi-faceted forts transformed from local wizard towers and towns.

The coastal breastworks, the Sun Fortress and the polygonal redoubts formed a coherent position with watchtowers in the middle.

After arriving, Roland immediately went up to the Sun Fortress to observe. Through the telescope, he could already see Canaan's well-defended frontline base, the "White Tower".

"Any news from Griffith?"

"According to Sidious, the outcome has been decided and he will soon join the general attack. The Holy Light Church has also verified it," Earl Larmore replied, "The elves are also going to fight to the death."

"Okay! Okay! Okay!"

Roland clapped his hands.

The advance landing force of Bayerland was being deployed. Countless squadrons were marching towards the two wings, and messengers were running around to set up flags on the road. The battle infantry of each army and battalion deployed in horizontal formations according to the flag positions.

The courage of Xia Boyang, Harandil, and tens of thousands of brave rebels who defended Cherkasy provided the Grand Republican Army with the opportunity to destroy the Colossus and the fulcrum for advancement; Griffith also gathered together the fragments of the power of the Hand of God, and the Sacrifice of the Chosen One reached its final destination, and the last piece of the puzzle to assemble the artifact was completed.

The complete wishing vessel means that there is another possible outcome of the war. Even if the direct battle is deadlocked, the miracle of the spellbreaker will subdue the magic of the elves.

This is the double insurance of military victory and spectacular victory!
At this time, the staff reported:

"The Canaanite army has assembled and is ready to attack our landing force. We just received the latest scout report. The Barbarian Mercenaries and the Withered Group are gathering, as well as the Elven Artillery Unit. More than 200 heavy artillery and heavy catapults have been discovered. The Canaanite Cavalry Group has about people, with the vanguard being the super-heavy cavalry and half-elf dragon cavalry..."

coming!

Near noon, the cavalry of both sides slowly retreated. Hundreds of bodies of soldiers from both sides were already lying in the wilderness. The red, black, gold and silver fragments were very eye-catching on the green grass...

Six miles northwest of the Lieyang Fortress, the wilderness was filled with Canaanite troops. From the river to the end of the field of vision, a silver river flowed from the northwest under the military flags fluttering in the wind. 500 giant horses of astonishing size carried the elven magic knights in a wedge-shaped formation. The knights and their mounts were fully armored, with giant silver round shields as thick as city walls. The knights, holding silver-shining spears and halberds, walked in as if strolling in the garden. The dust raised by the iron hooves gathered into a whirlwind and roared upwards. The rumbling roar was like the trembling of a war hammer hitting the heart and lungs.

"The artillery fires volleys to kill them!"

The 150 cannons at the Bayerland artillery position began to roar. The shells whistled continuously, making sharp sounds of breaking through the air and falling to the ground.

The super-heavy cavalry raised their shields and kept their formation amid the mighty bombardment. Explosions and projectiles hit their shields, and the harsh sound waves surged into an endless wave of sound.

They stood firm under the bombardment. Shrapnel from the grenades could not penetrate the heavy armor like a city wall, and only sporadic direct fire could cause substantial damage.

Paulus Stannis deployed his main force from the outset, intending to use super-heavy cavalry to crush the lines of battle infantry.

The bombardment continued, and the iron hooves rolled in. The increasingly terrifying sense of oppression made the heartbeats of the Bayerlan infantrymen in the formation accelerate, and just looking directly at the armored riders on the wall made people sweat profusely.

"Guns, guns up!"

The commanders of the battalions and squadrons issued firing orders, and the front-line infantry took turns firing from behind the breastwork. The dense sound of firing tore through the sound barrier, and the flames and smoke were like a long, rolling snake.

The Canaanite super-heavy cavalry listened to the clanking sound of the shields. Finally, the command issued an attack order. They removed their shields and fired a round of javelins and arrows at the battle line.

Each arrow is psychically enhanced and as big as a javelin! Each javelin is a ballista that can penetrate a barrier.

The Bayerland infantrymen who faced the enemy head-on immediately fell down in large numbers, many of them nailed to the ground by the javelins that pierced through the ranks. The infantry volleys stopped abruptly, and the super-heavy cavalry rushed forward with unstoppable momentum.

Bayerland's defense was shaken.

The battle infantry, marines and artillery were almost helpless in the face of the super-heavy cavalry that was charging forward. Some soldiers were trampled to death by the iron hooves, some fled from the battlefield, and some were knocked unconscious by the powerful counterattack of the elves.

However, more soldiers held their positions. According to the drill manual, they formed a hollow square formation under the leadership of officers and sergeants, or relied on the breastwork to snipe the heavy cavalry that rushed to their front. The infantry covered the gunners with bayonets and did not open fire until the super-heavy cavalry rushed to their front.

The military elders and deputies at the headquarters shouted:

"Our wonderful boys and girls have suffered heavy losses!"

"Roland, your infantrymen don't have armor, so what did you do with the saved production capacity?"

At the same time, seeing that the heavy troops were making good progress, Paulus immediately sent out the infantry. Tens of thousands of barbarian mercenaries rushed out of the fortifications and launched a general attack.

They were like a dark cloud, roaring and waving their weapons. Suddenly, a large cloud with an orange-red edge appeared in the sky above.

Bright flames also rose up on the surface of the river, as if a fireball was constantly erupting into the sky.

"Ancestors, there are so many comets!" an orc shouted.

But they soon discovered that it was not a comet. The cloud of fire was moving very slowly and its height was constantly decreasing, as if it was flying towards the top of their heads. The warriors hired to fight were frightened and at a loss. They saw the ball of fire passing over the flagpole and crashing into the crowd. A violent explosion was heard and the fire was everywhere.

"boom!"

"What the hell is this?!"

"I thought the sky was falling and the stars were falling!"

More and more points of light rose from the Tyrne River, densely packed and overwhelming. The flames became more and more dense, like a rain of fire.

"We removed the breastplates from most of the infantrymen and replaced them with—

"The Grand Republic Army's latest decisive weapon, the 12-barrel rocket launcher! Its cost is a staggering 60000 silver francs per unit, which has already emptied our savings.

"But her power is the pinnacle of firearms, with amazing explosion and splash damage, and a fire bonus against infantry and buildings!

“That terrifying range and splash radius can not only blow up large swathes of infantry, but even turn castles into ashes!
"In the face of absolute caliber and numbers, all beings are equal!"

Roland issued an order for a full-scale counterattack:
"Please let the reliable comrade Katyusha speak!"