Chapter Eighty-Four: Prediction
Megan looked at Zelda and said, "The map of Alsabad is definitely fine." But this prison's... Just ask them. Let our people in Mosul get in touch immediately. ”
"Okay." Zelda said as she recorded, "But I guess it's a little difficult. There has been a lot of confusion there, and there has been a serious loss of information and everything. ”
"Let them look for it first. A little more time could have been given to us when we arrived in Alsabad. Megan said.
"Anything else?" Zelda asked again after taking notes.
"Also... It's what you eat and drink. Bring plenty of drinking water. Pete looked at Ochoa and said, "I need to prepare some medical supplies." There may be that prison, but we have to carry it ourselves with or without it. It is best to drink water in a barrel and take it with the car, and the bucket should be strong, if it can be metal, it is better. ”
"Okay. I've written it all down. You make me think you're going camping. Zelda said.
"Speaking of camping. Bring enough batteries. That's it. Pete looked at the others and said, "Do you have anything else to add?" ”
"It's gone." Matt immediately said, "If I had to say, I would like to bring a bed." But forget it. Ha ha. ”
Donovan saw that no one said anything more and said, "There's nothing more to say for the time being." But I would like to stress that once we arrive in Mosul, we have to work out a route and a plan of action according to the local situation. ”
"That's fine." Megan nodded and said, "I think so too." As he spoke, he pointed to the map and said, "I'll leave it to you." Rest early tonight. We'll leave here early tomorrow morning. ”
Meghan left the place with Zelda as soon as she dropped the sentence. Team 009 was left with only Donovan and Pete in the living room, looking at the map on the table.
After looking at it for a moment, Donovan said, "What do you think?" ”
Pete looked at Donovan and said, "I think this operation is a bit risky. ”
"Reason." Donovan asked.
Pete sighed and said, "I can't say the specific reason, I just feel it from my past experience, and then combined with what Meghan said today." ”
"What did she say?? Are there any descriptions of the lack of local troops and the rejection of Meghan's demands? Donovan asked with a smile.
Pete nodded, although it was obvious that Donovan was aware of this, but Pete still said, "The situation in this place must be worse than Meghan described, and the garrison there must be struggling to cope." On the other hand, of course, we don't want to go out for something that we are uncertain about and that we don't think is important, especially if we have to pass through some more dangerous areas and places where we may be ambushed. In contrast, we would certainly prefer not to go out in the barracks. I think the people there think the same way. There must be a lot of blind spots and blind spots in this area north of Mosul, and it may seem that it is our people who control the whole territory, but in reality it is certainly not the case. In particular, Marle Potuk actually organized the operation here. There must be a reason for this, he can't choose a place that makes him unlucky, even if this operation is a failure according to Meghan, but since he chose this place must be because it has the advantage of making them move. And I don't think we all know what this advantage is. ”
Donovan nodded and said, "Are you asking for night vision equipment because you're worried about the night attack of those people?" ”
"Yes." Pete immediately admitted: "You and I are no strangers to this kind of thing. These people were ordinary people when they weren't carrying guns, and they had the time and opportunity to get acquainted with the situation, not to mention that there must have been quite a few locals among them. And where we are, or where they are going to attack, are very fixed buildings or complexes. Such a place is not much different from the attacker at night and during the day, but at night it is a good cover for them. So if that happens, I think they're probably going to come at night. In addition, I also had to prepare for our own evacuation, the night would help them attack fixed targets, but if we left at night, the night would also be a cover for us, and with the help of night vision equipment, we would have a greater advantage. ”
"Good idea. I just hope you don't use any of that. Donovan sighed.
Pete thought for a moment and said, "I asked for food and water to prepare for a situation. He said, pointing to the place where Alsabad was on the map, and said, "One of the important reasons why Meghan asked to act quickly was because she was afraid that someone would come and rob the prison. And to rob the prison ... Pete smiled and said, "Meghan said how many garrisons are there?" Before we arrived, there was a company of Iraqis and a platoon of American troops, right? ”
"Yes. Here's what she said. Donovan said.
"That means there must be fifteen to two hundred guards here." Pete said: "How many people do you have to take such a place?" I think there must be at least four or five hundred people, right? ”
"Four or five hundred." Donovan pursed his lips and said, "I don't know, because it's hard for me to imagine the sudden appearance of four or five hundred armed men, this is not a small action, and it is impossible for the garrison and intelligence services there to have no news." ”。
Pete nodded and said, "I think so too." After all, it's not just people who come, they also have to prepare supplies and contact people from all walks of life to carry out operations, so it can't be too hidden. But we have to be careful, because we don't know what is going on there, and if it's a really bad place, or if someone is really prepared, that's what we're going to do. And by that time we could be stuck there, I mean prison. I had thought that if I were one of those who were going to rob the prison, the first thing I would do was to block the roads around the prison and trap them before I did it. Then the electricity and water supply in the prison will definitely be destroyed, which may not have any direct effect, after all, they will not besiege us for long, and the people of Mosul will come to our rescue even if they are reluctant. But as long as they do so and it causes panic in the prison and is a huge demoralizer, they will probably do so. We can't manage other people, but we have to take care of ourselves, and if there is a situation where there is no water for a long time, we can cope with it ourselves. ”
Pete's words seemed to surprise Donovan, and he looked at Pete and said, "You give me the feeling that you've been through something like this." Have you ever been besieged in the service before? And for a long time? ”