Chapter 35: Elite vs Invincible

The shouts of killing on both sides gradually subsided. The soldiers of the two armies had already seen each other face to face, and had not yet engaged. When fighting in large armies, commanders tend to be cautious when they start. Because any one side is not careful, it may cause the entire defense line to collapse.

The Romans relied on their numerical superiority and placed their infantry in a long serpentine formation. In this way, they made the two sides of the queue extend beyond the Macedonian infantry phalanx, visually outnumbered, and can also be roundabout in actual combat. It is a simple and effective formation.

The Macedonian infantry phalanx was also lined up accordingly and defended in place. Two squadrons of light cavalry covered the security of the right flank of the entire front. Two teams of Cretan archers stood behind the infantry and struck at the enemy within range. The main cavalry was on the left flank.

Aloyos decided to take the lead. Then he led four squadrons of cavalry directly from the left flank to the outside of the right flank of the Roman army.

The enemy did not change formation, because Scipio thought: their right infantry could cope with the situation.

The right flank of Rome on this side was a general's guard, and Aloyous launched a cavalry charge first. He wanted to strike at the speed of a sudden attack on the Roman right guards.

The first group of light cavalry to rush forward was clearly no match for the Roman guards. In addition, two Roman infantry phalanxes were added up, and the situation was besieged. The light cavalry turned white and fled. Immediately afterward, Aloyos continued the charge with the rest of the heavy cavalry.

Knocked out half of the enemy's cavalry. The enemy cavalry took advantage of the opportunity to turn around and run, and Aloyos led the cavalry to continue to fight and kill the Roman infantry. At this time, two additional Roman youth regiments came in to block the offensive of the Macedonian cavalry. Aloyos attempted to completely destroy the enemy's right flank cavalry, but this trick was unsuccessful.

He insisted on pulling the front in the early stage, resolutely implemented the principle of fast in and fast out, and then waited for the opportunity to attack when he made a breakthrough. So immediately ordered to withdraw.

Although their own light cavalry suffered some losses, it also weakened the strength of the Roman cavalry on the right flank. This round is a draw.

At this time, the infantry in the middle of the Roman army advanced within javelin range. Two rounds of heavy javelins were marked, and they were fired back by Cretan archers. The Macedonian phalanx in the center were hit with javelins, some of them fell to the ground, but most of them remained in position.

Theszarus, the commander of the phalanx, encouraged the soldiers:

"Don't be afraid, stick to your post. Without the general's orders, we are standing here, and no one can shake us. Neither forward nor backward, we are here. ”

The same attack was carried out by the troops of the left flank of Rome. The Macedonian right flank, on the other hand, also withstood the rain of javelins. After throwing three rounds of javelins, the Roman youth rushed up to seek hand-to-hand combat, but were pushed back by the Macedonian phalanx of pikes.

General Scipio changed the cavalry disposition, transferring the central and left cavalry to the right flank, while the weakened left flank heavy cavalry to the right flank.

Completed the transfer of the right flank infantry and began to advance. The Romans attacked. A phalanx of militia guns and a phalanx of conscripts pikes on the left flank of Macedonia were set on fire, and after two rounds of heavy javelins, heavy losses were taken. So they turned and fled, and the mercenary javelinmen followed.

Seeing this, Theszarus immediately ordered the infantry formation to be adjusted, so that all the phalanxes were stretched to the left, and the depth of nine columns was changed to six.

The phalanx moved quickly, and the Romans had no chance to attack.

Aloyos led the cavalry back to their positions. He personally slashed and killed the squadron leader of the fleeing light cavalry and the two cavalrymen who led the escape. These people were immediately steady, and the formation was rearranged. He called back the fleeing infantry and ordered them to follow the cavalry in their regular formation.

Aloyos launched a second attack, the cavalry again went around the enemy flank, and the light cavalry had already pulled to the rear.

The Roman heavy cavalry went straight to the light cavalry on the flank. The Macedonian light cavalry did not engage the battle at first and continued to run away from the central battlefield. Aloyos led the heavy cavalry to follow. The infantry who followed the running were given the order to stretch the battle line and launch an attack.

They no longer hesitated, and ran to the right flank of Rome to kill them. The Roman soldiers were forced to fight before they could throw their javelins.

Seeing that the enemy infantry was entangled, the light cavalry turned and killed a horse pistol.

The Roman general Cornelius did not take this group of light cavalry seriously, and pounced on them, wanting to eat them quickly and then turn back to deal with the heavy cavalry.

The Macedonian heavy cavalry quickened their horses, and the cavalrymen kicked their horses in the belly and galloped wildly.

Aloyos took the enemy Cornelius with a straight spear, and Cornelius turned his head to see the danger but couldn't dodge it. It's too late, it's too soon. Aloyos took Cornelius under his horse with a single shot, and his guards were about to kill him with revenge, but Aloyos resisted.

Because of his good horses, he was the first of the heavy cavalry to rush over. The so-called art masters are bold.

The superior quality of the individual soldier made him face the impact of three strong knights without frowning. With a gun in his left hand and a sword in his right, Aloyos fought in close combat.

The first to rush up was shot away by him; Immediately after the second one came up, also with a spear, Aloyos dodged on the left side of his body and immediately slashed a backhand sword, which happened to cut the back of the cavalryman. There was only a scream, and the man fell off his horse.

The third cavalryman came with his sword, and Aloyos did not hesitate to meet him. He clamped the barrel of the spear in his left hand and held the spear in his left hand, leaning back slightly. The two horses met, the spear was longer than the sword, and Aloyos stabbed his opponent in the chest with an accurate shot, killing him on the spot and falling off his horse.

The first cavalryman who rushed over just now returned to battle with his spear. Aloyos parried with his spear, and after dodging two moves in a row, he fell out of the way and picked up his spear with his left hand and smashed it down. The opponent raised his spear in both hands, and Aloyos raised his right hand and plunged a sword into his abdomen. The enemy lost his resistance, and he drew his sword and slashed down the enemy with another sword.

At this time, the wounded guard who fell to the ground struggled to his feet, drew his long sword and fought. Now it's one-on-one.

Aloyos dropped his spear and rushed over, slamming his throat with a sword.

The whole process is only a few tens of seconds, and the scene is thrilling. The guards of Aloyos were stunned to see it, but in the end the general was fine.

Mano moves quickly and agilely, and is brave and good at fighting.

The general's actions greatly encouraged the soldiers' determination to kill the enemy, and they rushed up to surround and eliminate the rest of Cornelius' cavalry in an instant.

The warriors cheered the victory in front of them. The Roman general Gaius led his guards to the rear of the Macedonian cavalry, but the timing was a little late.

The Macedonian cavalry quickly disposed of the besieged enemy and turned to meet them with their backhands.

At the critical moment, the royal team's friendly cavalry showed their skills. First suppressed the onslaught of the Roman Guard cavalry, and then relied on outstanding melee ability to fight, and quickly gained the advantage in battle. The light cavalry caught up, and in order to make up for the merits, they struck and rushed violently, and successfully completed the flanking attack. Seeing that the enemy is fighting less and less.

Gaius Scipio continued to fight, and there were no guards left on his flanks. A Macedonian light cavalryman seized the opportunity to go up and shoot Gaius dead. The remaining enemy cavalry was quickly dismounted and stopped moving. Aloyos stepped forward to stop the unknown cavalryman and asked:

"What's your name?"

"Report to the General, Ayaks!"

"In the future, you will lead this squadron, and from now on you will be the leader of the 16th Hussar Squadron!

I need light cavalry who can fight, advance and retreat, and know how to take advantage of the moment. ”

"Humble duty understands! Although he is only a shallow learner, he does not dare to disobey orders. In the future, he will serve his life desperately, and he will not be able to live up to the general's love. ”

"Good!"

Aloyos put his cavalry in formation and led the march to the left flank of Rome.

Seeing that the cavalry had been defeated, Quintus Scipio immediately ordered the infantry to attack on all fronts, leaving the left flank infantry to protect the cavalry.

The Roman infantry rushed forward to fight the Macedonian phalanx, so that the Macedonian light cavalry on the right flank had no pressure.

They went on the offensive and went around the enemy's flank to charge the engaged Roman infantry. Seeing that Quintus' cavalry was protected by the infantry, Aloyos also turned his back and charged the Roman infantry in the center. For a time, the Roman army was defeated one after another, and turned around and retreated. The Macedonian army achieved an overwhelming advantage.