German Eagle: Steel and Magic

Chapter 43 Welcome to the Frontline Ha

The main artillery of the Franks is the 125mm howitzer and the 155mm cannon. These artillery have the ability to destroy trenches, so on the front line, the trenches are relatively safe. If they are bombarded by artillery groups, the probability of survival is very low.

In addition to artillery, aircraft bombing is also an important cause of casualties.

In this world, there is no aviation manufacturing technology from the previous life. The number and quality of aircraft are far apart. Bombers carry less than two tons of bombs, and fighter jets can only carry less than 500 kilograms of bombs. Plus the range, speed, and armor Restricted by other factors, it is impossible to carry out large-scale bombing.

But there is still a very big threat to the assembly point and jumping area. There is enough anti-aircraft fire support in the rear, but the front line can only be resigned to fate.

Fortunately, aircraft generally do not target aviation mages, because in the eyes of pilots, aviation mages are like flies flying around, and the machine gun is difficult to lock. Immobile positions are more efficient.

At this time, the siren suddenly sounded in the camp, which meant that Frank's plane flew over the line of fire and was rushing towards the rear. Carl looked at the other people who were in a mess, and hurriedly found a place to hide.

Under the escort of six fighter jets, three bombers appeared in the sky far away. According to Carl's visual inspection, the altitude should be around 3000 meters. The goal is here.

The anti-aircraft artillery that had been prepared for a long time began to shoot. The artillery fire shot into the sky with thick smoke, and successfully hit a bomber. Black smoke rose from the tail of the plane, and the glass of the cockpit exploded directly. The pilot inside fell from a high altitude in despair.

Immediately after the fighter jets began to dive, they tried to attack the anti-aircraft artillery position, but lowering the altitude meant entering the range of heavy machine guns, and countless bullets poured into the air for a while, and the fighter jets had to pull up to avoid shooting.

The external aerial bombs began to fall, and the two bombers dropped nearly a hundred bombs. However, due to the limitation of the bomb load, these bombs were obviously not powerful enough, which was equivalent to the power of a 75mm anti-aircraft gun.

Coupled with the interference of anti-aircraft fire, the landing point was also inaccurate, and most of the bombs did not land in the camp.

But Karl still activated the defensive technique. He didn't think that luck could be used at this time. In fact, it was just like that. A bomb fell not far away, and the defensive shield was almost blown apart.

Carl was swept up by the air wave and turned over heavily, and fell to the ground. His arm is still wrapped in bandages. If he is injured again, it will greatly affect the survival rate later.

At this time, the bomber had completed its projection, and when it was about to evacuate, the German fighter jets had already rushed over, and the Frankish fighter jets in charge of covering rushed over quickly, and the two sides began to fight fiercely in the air.

"Kill those bastards!"

The officers and soldiers in the camp began to wave their fists, hoping that their air force could avenge the brothers who were killed in the bombing.

At this time, there were only four German fighter jets, while there were a full six on the opposite side, but the superb technology and calm operation had already given them an advantage. At this time, a Frankish fighter jet had already been shot down.

The soldiers in the camp cheered loudly, but the celebration was quickly interrupted.

"If you are in the mood to watch the excitement here, don't rush to put out the fire and save people!"

A lieutenant colonel yelled loudly, which reminded everyone that there were other companions who needed to be rescued.

Several bombs landed in the camp and destroyed a warehouse for storing sundries. Fortunately, the ammunition depot was set up in the air-raid shelter, otherwise it would be a big trouble if it was hit.

The fire was quickly extinguished, but the wounded could not be treated effectively for a while. The magicians including Karl collectively used healing magicians for emergency treatment, but they could not do anything for the seriously wounded.

"No, I can't die, save me! Help me."

A seriously wounded man suddenly grabbed Karl's hand, and he looked at Karl pleadingly, but his internal organs and stomach were pierced by shrapnel, which was beyond what Karl could save.

"God, please forgive his sins, take him to heaven, and enjoy eternal happiness..."

The wounded was dying, and a chaplain came over to pray for him. At this moment, the wounded seemed to hear the call of the gods, and slowly closed his eyes.

It can no longer be opened.

"Third Squadron, assemble."

Katov shouted, although he is the captain of the second squadron, he still shoulders the duty of the squadron communication officer, and now the third squadron is under the direct control of the Ruhr captain, which means that when Katov called to assemble , that is, there is a large-scale operation.

The entire aviation mage brigade went to Major Ruhr's tent, only to see that the usually gentle middle-aged man suddenly changed his face, he looked at everyone very seriously, and then explained the mission very briefly .

While the division headquarters was being bombed, the Frankish troops on the front line launched an attack on the Brandenburg division's defense area. Obviously they discovered that our army was changing defenses and wanted to launch a surprise attack when our army's foothold was not stable, trying to open a gap.

This attack was an organized and premeditated action by the Frankish army. They invested about one armored regiment as a vanguard and bombarded our position with large-caliber artillery. The infantry and artillery regiments on the front line fought back, but the Frankish wizards A brigade is already approaching the battlefield.

Therefore, the division ordered Ruhr to take his brigade to attack.

The task arrangement is very simple, four squadrons set off with the whole army, among which the first squadron is the vanguard, the second squadron is on the left wing, the fourth squadron is on the right wing, and the third squadron is the captain directly under the escort, and can replace other squadrons at any time.

The battle is mainly guerrilla warfare, do not pursue, just block the local mages, cover the ground troops, and do not pursue.

In the mission statement, Major Ruhr especially emphasized "no pursuit", because the reason why his brigade was so downsizing was that in the last battle, the squadron leader of the third squadron led his team to pursue and was caught in an ambush .

In order to rescue the third squadron, Major Ruhr had to take a storming operation, which resulted in heavy losses. This became his inner condemnation, so he emphasized it additionally.

It took 15 minutes to sort out the equipment, and then all the staff gathered at the takeoff and landing site. The logistics personnel had prepared the vehicles and placed them in the designated positions according to the numbers, so Karl and the others could set off immediately after boarding the vehicles.

boom boom boom...

Before reaching the battlefield, they heard dense explosions, which indicated that the line of fire was close at hand.

After a while, Karl saw the numerous "earth and stone waves", as well as flashes of light and thick smoke, and he could feel waves of heat burning his cheeks.

This feeling is uncomfortable, like mosquitoes flying on the hot pot, which may be steamed by the heat wave at any time.

"Ah, this is the front line, it really feels like purgatory."

Carl narrowed his eyes. He had been preparing for this moment for a long time, and he was in a strange mood. He was not afraid or nervous, but he was still bursting with excitement.

(End of this chapter)