In the Mediterranean

The Macedonian Navy and the Carthaginian Navy engaged in a number of medium- and high-intensity naval encounters. Naval battles are often fierce, and are mostly small and quick battles.

This is an interesting phenomenon, two maritime powers are at war, and there would have been a large-scale decisive battle, and the momentum was magnificent. What about the actual situation?

Large naval battles?

No. Who is willing to take risks at this time, the bet is the backing ability of rapid troop deployment and transportation.

The fleet is still used to complete the task of rapid deployment as well. It's as if everyone agrees on this.

The two countries have always lived amicably, guarding against each other. Suddenly turning into a state of war, the western Mediterranean became a vast military zone blank for the defense lines of the two countries. Both sides are naval powers. Therefore, after the war began, everyone was busy mobilizing and deploying troops.

As the confrontation at sea intensified, the fleets on both sides gathered and went out to sea in large formations. The naval battle just kicked off.

Macedonia developed the technology of the navy to pay attention to the maneuverability and speed of warships; Carthage, on the other hand, focused on the protection and construction of ships. So one side is fast and lightweight, and the other is bulky and thick. The tactics of the Macedonian navy were changeable, and the Carthaginian side advanced and retreated, seeking to advance steadily.

The Macedonian Navy has a large number of warships, accounting for about 70%. Carthage's fleet was more focused on transport ships, with a 53% ratio of warships. While the Carthaginians had a greater number of ships, Macedonian maritime power was more militarized. However, this is not the main factor that dominates the victory or defeat of the sea.

In terms of naval combat experience, there is no gap between the two sides. After Carthage became independent from Phoenicia, it had a lot of experience with the navies of the Egyptians, Numidians, Greeks, and Romans. The Macedonian Navy grew up in strong demand, and at the same time it was trained in iron-blooded battles.

Carthage is like a son-in-law born in a privileged family, and in an environment with abundant funds, it has developed smoothly all the way.

Macedonia is like an industrious little bee, sometimes touching his head and bleeding, but stubbornly refusing to admit defeat. Tempered in adversity, grown up in blood and tears.

The Carthaginians claimed to be noble, pampered and pampered.

The Macedonians in the "Adriatic Bloody Harbor" tasted the lesson of pain to the bone, and from the "Roman teacher" they developed the ability to be invincible.

The trick for them to win the initiative is that the brothers work together, and their profits are broken. Their fleets are scattered, and the enemy is scattered despite the advance and retreat of the enemy. Their principle of warfare: "It is better to cut off one finger than to hurt ten fingers." "When attacking, make good use of outflanking and have the courage to chase down. Strive to sink enemy ships.

Therefore, in the war-torn western Mediterranean, the Macedonian navy became stronger and stronger, and began to seize the initiative. The losses of the Carthaginian ships skyrocketed.

However, the role of the navy has always been limited to water, and Macedonia has been able to hold the naval war mainly by a strong army. Once the port is captured, the enemy will be missing a coastal foothold, and this will be the deadliest blow. Macedonia combines land and sea, cooperates with each other, and echoes each other from afar. Get the most out of your efficiency.

Podare Rios received the battle report from the front and remained calm. Because this was only a development according to the plan he had drawn up in the beginning, he fully debated the method of superiority at sea and the method of rapid attack on land. Now the effectiveness of his strategy and tactics has been proven with facts.

North Africa

Since the "lightning storm", the Macedonian army has overcome obstacles and launched a fierce offensive on the African land. The king already had plans to march into Africa and attack the city of Carthage.

After the capture of Seta, Aloyos was not satisfied, he had just tasted the sweet feeling of conquering the city, or rather, his war addiction. Continuing to be the vanguard, the Twenty-fourth Roman legion sailed eastward and reached the easternmost point of Numidia.

The invincible legions of the Sith followed, but by land.

At this time, the king, who had been "working in the pile of flowers" all year round, was not in good health, and as soon as he stepped onto the hot sands of Numidia, Aloyos felt unwell. At first, he struggled hard and led the team for a long time. Summer in North Africa is so scorching that everyone feels uncomfortable.

"It's dry and hot, and my throat is smoking."

"The soles of my feet are so hot, and my whole body is uncomfortable."

"What the hell is there to fight in this place."

"Carthage is not a normal person."

There were quite a few soldiers complaining.

The sun is scorching in the desert, so dry, so thirsty, so hot.

Aloyos was dizzy, and his eyes were dark as he pedaled.

The guards saw the king and fell down with a thud. The army stopped advancing, and many people looked back.

The solemn and orderly troops suddenly loosened up, exchanged heads and ears, and did not know what was going on.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

And they surrounded the king, and gave him shade.

The imperial doctor ran over in three steps and two steps, and hurriedly checked the situation.

Just when everyone was busy and at a loss, a man and a horse in the distance hurried over. The man looked very thin, and was jolted and staggered on his horse.

"Spot the enemy elephant herd! I found the enemy's vital point. ”

The rider fell from his horse before he got close, and he was struck by an arrow in the back, and the blood had already penetrated his clothes.

He was recognized by a Praetorian Guard officer, the King's gold spy, Enesidmos.

"I want to see Your Majesty, I have something important to report!"

He hastened to order the guards to carry him to Aloyos.

"An extremely elite Carthaginian legion attempted to retake Seta by sea, but was intercepted and routed by the Eastern Mediterranean Fleet. They fled and were led by the famous Carthaginian general Sinrida. Now our port is resting in the west-north.

There are also three elephant teams, about 120 elephants. The ships carrying the cavalry sank, and part of the main infantry forces, including the infantry of the Holy Order.

The elephants lacked cover from a large army, and this was a good opportunity to defeat the Carthaginian war elephant forces. ”

Enisidmos gasped and coughed up blood.

"Aiqing, it's really hard for you." Aloyos regained his composure and stood up to caress him.

"Your Majesty, hurry up and hunt elephants! ......

Enisidmos had fainted and was unconscious, and Aloyos was grief-stricken. Let the hero be carried to his royal couch and instructed the imperial doctor to treat him first.

But Enisidmos, who had completed his mission with honor, never opened his eyes again, and this spy, who died for intelligence, brought important military intelligence to everyone.

"Let's go to the port now, the name of the operation, the elephant hunting!" Aloyos.

The agitated king didn't take two steps and couldn't stand still, and everyone held him up.

"This remnant must be exterminated immediately. This is a good opportunity to cut out the soul of the Carthaginian Infantry Band. ”

"Your Majesty, please return to Seta to recuperate."

"Ah, I can't miss .......

Aloyos fainted again before he could finish speaking.

(End of chapter)