Doctor, I'm really strong!

This kind of combat is basically about exchanging blows with the enemy regardless of casualties. The fairest thing in the world is that you and I both only have one life.

The coalition's elite assault tactics did cause the Terra Red Army a lot of trouble, but after the initial pressure subsided, the Terra Red Army quickly developed new tactics. Through repeated internal meetings, the soldiers accumulated a wealth of experience, which they then applied to these self-important elites.

A single elite soldier capable of taking on a hundred men would be a carefully selected elite in any country. To wield Originium Arts with such ease, one would need to be a university graduate. Those who come from humble backgrounds rely on talent, instinct, or abilities bestowed upon them after infection to master Originium Arts. In short, they have fewer tricks up their sleeves. In the field of casters, the difference between those who have received a good education and those who haven't is as stark as the difference between Stalin and Gorbachev.

At this point, the competition boils down to which side has more elite troops.

Terra Red Army is indeed inferior to the Allied Forces in this respect, but Terra Red Army has a high bottom line. All soldiers have received a complete education, at least basic literacy education. They will not be flustered when facing the enemy's Originium Arts. Together with the elite Red Army squads that were temporarily formed, how could those geniuses who fight alone be a match for these veterans of the battlefield?

The coalition forces weren't incapable of progress; they also formed such a unit, and Letania even gave it a cool name—the Storm Assault Team.

Even with the Stormtroopers holding a significant advantage in the early stages, they were unable to break through the Red Army's defenses.

Because as long as there is one person left on this defensive line, the Red Army will choose to fight to the death, and the surrounding friendly forces will rush to reinforce without hesitation. They are very fast, unlike the grassroots troops on the Allied side, who only move when disturbed. Their initiative has been brought to the extreme.

If the attacking Storm Commando fails to break through, they will be surrounded on all sides; if they do break through, they will be surrounded on three sides. Meanwhile, the infantry who are to follow them are basically a kilometer away, forced to rush forward by the supervisory team. What motivation can they have? As soon as they feel that the supervisory team has not seen them, they immediately start to crawl forward.

Although it didn't develop to the point where they remained unmoved when allies were in trouble, by the time they arrived, either the Red Army's artillery fire had already blocked the defensive line, or the storm assault team that had broken in was taken away by the Red Army's barrage.

The Red Army's individual firepower is also terrifying, especially their armor-piercing rocket launchers and armor-piercing grenades, which are a nightmare for the Storm Assault Team. They can defend against one or two Originium Arts attacks, but if seventeen or eighteen of them come at you, unless you can dodge them, your body won't be left intact.

Admittedly, we are no match for you in a one-on-one situation, but we have collective wisdom, a shared belief, and every soldier knows what they should do. We will fight to the death, while you…

Do you have that kind of awareness?

Section 217: Long live the International Army!

(One more chapter coming up, making it three chapters today! Where are your rewards? Where are your comments? (?ω?))

Just as Liu Jiuli had predicted, Steelgrad, a crucial node connecting the north and south of the community, was simultaneously attacked from two directions, with the enemy deploying at least 1.5 million troops around the city.

Besides its strategic importance, another point is that the other defense lines of the community are located on the frigid boundary, making it difficult for even the Ukrainian army to continue fighting in temperatures as low as -45 degrees Celsius. Moreover, it is now January 1101, the coldest time in the Far East, with the lowest temperature reaching -97 degrees Celsius.

At these temperatures, the propulsion systems of land-based ships would freeze and suffer serious problems, rendering them unable to propel themselves. They would have to wait until spring to recover. Therefore, the pressure was mainly concentrated in the Kharkiv, Steelgrad, and Kazdel areas.

Kharkiv is located relatively far north, with temperatures hovering around minus forty degrees Celsius, making it a less than habitable battlefield environment. Therefore, the enemy left less than 300,000 troops there to hold the enemy back, while the rest of their main force moved south.

There was no other way; the cost of fighting in cold environments was too high. Just ask Hitler if you don't believe me.

At the forefront of Steelgrad, every defensive line has changed hands more than ten times. In the worst instance, the enemy could see the outline of Steelgrad before being driven back by a group of people with all sorts of accents.

They are the International Army.

Inspired by the theology of liberation, they threw themselves into the battle to liberate all mankind without hesitation, but the communication problem could not be solved in a short time.

The language system on Terra is very complex. Even languages ​​within the same system can vary greatly due to the accents and habits of the locals. However, as two highly influential nations, Victoria and Flame are the common languages ​​of both East and West on Terra. As long as you master these two languages, you can basically wander around Terra, as long as you avoid those too backward or remote places.

As for the issue of dialects and accents, there is really no solution to this. You know, in Zhen Dan, the separation of a mountain ridge can make the accents of two places completely different. He said I often kill people, but you ask him where in Changsha he is from.

The situation is similar for the international military. Even comrades from the same country may not understand each other because of dialects, and sometimes they need to slow down their tone or communicate in writing.

But it doesn't matter, everyone still found some common ways to communicate. The wisdom of the people is boundless. Even if there are language barriers, basic smiles, singing, and gestures can still help people understand each other.

This led to the creation of the famous international military "signs" in history.

Through these gestures, the comrades of the International Army could express tactical meanings such as "attack," "action," and "cease." Later, everyday expressions such as "hello," "comrade," and "eat" were added, making it a symbol of the unity of the world's proletariat. The original design was displayed in the Internationalist Museum in Iron Grid after the war.

The comrade who designed all of this was a medical worker from Victoria named Grace Arizona, codenamed Breeze, and she was also the first person to sing "The Internationale" in Victorian.

As staunch proletarian fighters, the International Army, from the day it was founded, demanded to fight in the most dangerous places. Liu Jiuli knew very well why they were there, so he gave the International Army the best weapons, equipment and training conditions, and then sent them to Iron Grid.

This is not a callous act of making the most of resources, but rather the greatest insult to these comrades would be if he did not do so.

The composition of the International Army is very complex, with both upper and lower limits fluctuating. Some are just adults, while others are not even adults yet. Some comrades come from noble or even merchant families, while others are poor peasants or factory workers.

Normally, such a team would be a disaster for the commander, but Gavial, as the commander, solved the problem very well. To be honest, Liu Jiuli never expected that this violent healer in the game was actually a linguistics master who could communicate with the International Army in more than 37 dialects. Moreover, while fighting, she also carried out literacy education for the illiterate people in the army. Indeed, revolutionary enthusiasm can overcome all obstacles, and even the greatest difficulties can be solved.

The battlefield is where people grow the most. The cohesion of the international forces improved rapidly amidst the smoke and fire of war. Many times, they didn't even need to communicate. Just a glance or a thought was enough for the other person to cooperate in perfect harmony. When the machine gunner felt he needed ammunition, the new assistant gunner had already started loading.

Despite the wide variety of Ulaan accents spoken during the charge, the enemy didn't see it as a problem at all.

In their eyes, no matter what these Red bandits shouted, the bayonet piercing their own back was definitely real, the bullet fired by the sniper 800 meters away was definitely real, and the fact that their side was driven out of the position was definitely real.

The International Army's famous battle took place at Misiyang Pass.

The Misiyang Pass is actually a vast plain with no natural defenses. It is an important transportation hub leading to the Iron and Steel Grid. Because it is flat, both land-based ships and mobile cities can pass through quickly, making it a strategic location that is highly contested by military strategists.

The seventh prince, Nicholas, devised a surprise attack operation at Misyang Pass, codenamed "Thunder," which concentrated one hundred land-based ships and more than three hundred thousand troops, preparing to take the place in one fell swoop.

Because the eastern defense line of Steelgrad was under heavy attack by the Yan army when the battle began, more than two-thirds of the troops and artillery were urgently transferred to the eastern front, which directly resulted in a weak defensive line in the western front.

Gregory the Black Serpent, who was in charge of commanding the operation, seized the opportunity and launched a surprise attack.

On a dark and stormy night, the Storm Commando swept towards the Red Army's lines, only to be spotted by the opposing night vision goggles and infrared sensors.

However, Gregory hadn't expected the sneak attack to succeed, and seeing his side suffer a setback, he immediately ordered all the land-based ships to advance.

With correct tactics, strong execution, and the Red Army's weak forces, the forward defenses quickly fell, and the Ukrainian land-based naval forces charged towards Irongrad at full speed.

Just then, a land-based naval force blocked their path.

This is a newly formed experimental Type 59 land-based ship formation, consisting of only 21 land-based ships.

Moreover, the Type 59 is not a land-based warship in the traditional sense. A standard land-based warship can be understood as a tracked battleship, while the Type 59 is more like an enlarged Apocalypse Tank. The two are not even in the same league in terms of size, tonnage, and firepower.

Looking at the pitiful group of light land-based ships, the Ukrainian commander revealed a contemptuous smile.

"Forward! Destroy Steel Grove!"

Section 218: May 9th, Forward!

(Third update, comrades! Where are your votes and comments? ?(^?^))

The Battle of Misiyang Pass was the first battle fought by the Type 59 weapon. How did this weapon, which Liu Jiuli had high hopes for, perform?

Well, as a weapon that redefined the form of land warfare, the Type 59 has very obvious advantages and disadvantages. For example, it only has one twin-mounted 155mm main gun, while the others are machine guns and heavy machine guns. It lacks fleet attack capability, and its defense is basically concentrated on the frontal armor, etc.

But a weapon is just a weapon; what truly makes it valuable is the user, the person themselves.

The greatest advantage of the Terra Red Army is that it thoroughly educates every soldier, making them aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the weapons they possess. This is done without any concealment; everything is out in the open. This allows soldiers to consider how to maximize the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of their weapons when using them, thus maximizing their full value.

Yes, the Type 59 only had frontal armored bunkers, but did the enemy know the extent of its defensive capabilities?

It should be noted that the Type 59's frontal armor is so strong that it can withstand a direct hit from a medium landship's main gun from a kilometer away. Medium landships are the backbone of the landship forces of various countries in Terra. If they cannot exert their maximum combat effectiveness, then the Type 59's armor protection will be effective.

As for higher-level tanks, there's nothing that can be done, since you can't expect all World War II tanks to have the ability to defend against the Tiger II.

Mass production requires sacrifices, and the key is whether the best resources are used effectively.

When the 21 Type 59 land-based ships charged the enemy, the Ukrainian commander on the other side did not realize the problem until their shots missed several times in a row.

"The enemy's speed is off!"

The Type 59 can reach a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour, and its P1000-class size allows it to traverse relatively uneven terrain with ease.

When they charged toward the enemy at full speed, the enemy naturally felt like they had seen a ghost, and their main guns did not have time to adjust.

Moreover, there was also interference from the Red Army's heavy artillery. Don't forget the Red Army's barrage of bullets; that was the most terrifying thing. Even land-based ships would tremble at the sound of it, let alone infantry, who were made entirely of flesh and blood.

Under the cover of our heavy artillery, the 21 Type 59 tanks quickly closed the distance with the enemy, soon closing from five kilometers to less than one kilometer, and then came the roar of 155mm guns.

A 155mm tank gun, and armor-piercing incendiary shells specifically designed for land-based ships.

It's important to understand that the main combat tactics of land-based ships are similar to those of battleships during World War I. Therefore, their strongest armor belts are located on the sides, and they only need to make token efforts on the front. In normal land-based ship combat, there's no such thing as directly charging at the enemy.

Now that you've seen this type, what are your thoughts?

No problem, we have an overwhelming numerical advantage. Let's use the barrage to drown these reckless redheads on their path to death. Fire!

Then they saw a very horrifying scene.

"Quailing!" "Not penetrating!" "We couldn't penetrate their armor!" "So close!"

This was an absolutely heart-stopping voice prompt. The Ukrainian commander was completely dumbfounded. This was a light land-based warship?!

Just then, the Type 59 was about to hit its face. Although the twin 155mm main guns were not as terrifying as the enemy's large-caliber main guns, they had excellent armor-piercing capabilities and a high rate of fire. The front was a weak point in the armor of a traditional land-based ship. As a result, the Type 59's 1,000-meter shelling directly destroyed the Ukrainian land-based ship.

But do you think this is over?

Normally, battles between land-based ships involve them clashing in battle lines, gradually closing the distance between them. While it's not uncommon for them to come at each other head-on and fight to the death, these are isolated incidents. For Ukrainian commanders, a fully-organized land-based ship assault is a completely new experience.

For the Red Army, this was a last resort. The enemy was advancing deeper and deeper, their defenses were being breached, and large numbers of enemy troops were attacking Iron Grid. As a city directly facing the war, Iron Grid was an important supply base for the Red Army. Numerous factories and skilled workers were producing day and night. It didn't matter if the defenses were breached, but the destruction of the factories would greatly increase the difficulty of resupply, which was an unacceptable loss.

It's true that the enemy faced a tough fight, and it's also true that the Red Army faced a tough defense. People are the key. Victory cannot be achieved simply by piling up ammunition. Otherwise, during the Korean War, the United States could have declared victory just by showing off its resources.

Therefore, in any case, the Red Army's land-based ships must block the enemy's attack, and the simplest way is to charge straight at them.

The Ukrainian army does have a lot of land-based ships, but there are only eleven land-based ships attacking the front. The distance between each land-based ship is about one kilometer. Once the land-based ships responsible for clearing the way in front are disabled, the land-based ships behind will have to detour. This process will increase their chances of being attacked. If the land-based ships that detour are disabled at this time, the road will be completely blocked.

The Red Army's heavy artillery units could also quickly adjust their fire coverage, preventing the enemy from advancing an inch.

Therefore, the mission of the Type 59 in this operation is very simple: to hold off the enemy, both tactically and physically.

To the astonishment of the Ukrainian commander, eleven Type 59 land-based ships rammed into their own ships at full speed. The combined weight of over 1,500 tons, traveling at 60 kilometers per hour, caused the Ukrainian ships' propulsion mechanisms to be completely deformed and twisted, their power systems to be jammed, and they were paralyzed on the spot. Some even caused internal fires.

This kind of paralysis cannot be resolved by battlefield repairs. If victory cannot be achieved, these land-based ships will have to be abandoned on the spot.

The situation for the Type 59 was not much better. Such a violent impact, with a light land-going ship ramming a larger medium or even heavy land-going ship, meant that even the sturdy front could not withstand it. However, they did accomplish their mission: the enemy's vanguard was forced to stop, and their main guns could not hit the Type 59 at the front.

Land-based ships are just like battleships. Have you ever seen a battleship with its main guns having a gun depression angle?

The main guns of these land-based ships were not designed for hand-to-hand combat from the day they were designed. The Type 59's unsportsmanlike assault tactics silenced the Ukrainian land-based ships.

Other Ukrainian land ships, blocked by their own land ships in front, could only bypass their own downed comrades, but at that moment, the Red Army's heavy artillery came crashing down.

The bombing coordinates were reported by the surviving pilots of the Type 59; they never intended to return alive from the beginning.

The barrage of bullets overwhelmed all the land-based ships, thwarting the Ukrainian army's breakthrough attempt.

However, Gregory still had a backup plan. A large number of infantrymen left the landships and entered the Red Army's trenches, beginning to occupy the Red Army's positions. If they could hold these positions for a period of time, victory would still be theirs.

The trenches were equally effective against artillery fire from either side, and Gregory made the right gamble.

However, the Red Army's reinforcements are rapidly closing in, with the vanguard being the International Army.

Section 219: The Invasion of Steelgrad

(First update of the day, (～￣▽￣)～)

To ensure the success of this plan, the Black Serpent Gregory invested a massive amount of resources, essentially concentrating the elite forces of the Ursus Empire near Irongro, determined to take it down in one fell swoop.

The targeted operations did yield results; the land-based ships did suffer heavy losses, but the progress made those losses worthwhile.