Chapter 24 is tragic
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Norman crossbowmen, because they were well trained and numerous. Therefore, it is possible to use the method of shooting in groups in order to cope with the battle. This is different from the crossbowmen who use the four-stage or even five-stage crossbowmen array shooting on the field battlefield. Because of the angle of the city's head, basically, most of the time, the crossbowmen are only visible in the front row. Even if the front row squats, the soldiers in the back row cannot see the enemy because of the angle.
Hence the grouping fire of Norman crossbowmen. That is, when each row of crossbowmen finished shooting, they quickly retreated to the last row, and the crossbowmen in the back row stepped forward to shoot. In this way, the first exchange is continuous. Although it is not as fast as the segmented shooting. But it's also much better than shooting with a single platoon of crossbowmen.
Neo-Scandinavian Corps, Eastern European Frontier Corps, Southwestern Polish Corps, Western Polish Corps, North Saxon Corps. There were five legions in total, 8,000 heavily armed crossbowmen, and more than 7,000 were removed from the previous group lost in the battle of the outer defense line. On the left and right, there were more than three thousand five hundred in each of the two castles. Divided into four teams, each with more than 900 men, they were stationed on the octagonal fortress wall, facing the Mongol army on all sides. Nine hundred men were divided into three rows, and in each row, about two hundred Norman militia crossbowmen were added, making up for five hundred. Rain of arrows at the Mongol servant army in a grouped shot.
Under such additional firepower, the casualties of the Mongol servant army increased again. Originally, the army that suffered heavy casualties under the bombardment of various large machinery in the city defense system of the Norman Empire was even more unbearable this time. On the side of the road, the fresh slaughterhouse was filled with countless preserved materials that had been shot by crossbows and arrows.
Regardless of other factors, the average army will begin to collapse after about 10% of the casualties. The elite troops could not bear the casualties of thirty percent. And the miscellaneous words, not to mention, a few people who die a little will have to flee from the wind. Such a half-break is known to the vast majority of experienced generals. However, this experience will not work today, on the battlefield this time
On the way to the walls of the Norman fortress, the Mongol servant army suffered more than forty percent of the casualties. However, under the influence of the skills of the Mongolian military gods, these Mongolian servant troops still maintained high morale and a certain combat effectiveness.
Seeing that the enemy army was approaching, the Norman garrison immediately changed its tactics, and under Egil's order, the Norman engineers and heavy soldiers immediately opened the cellar not far from the city wall. Take out the large amount of Heavenly Flame Oil that has been stored. And in several zeniths were sealed with hardwood, tiles. Inside the arrow stacks, which were left with only a few firing ports, copper pipes, pumps, asbestos nets, open flame lamps and cowhide bags were assembled. Soon, more than seventy large Heavenly Flame Flamethrowers were assembled.
The equipment was quickly scattered throughout the fortress. And adjust the angle. Immediately afterwards, the engineers worked in pairs, one holding a copper pipe, aimed the vent at the city, and the other squeezed the pump. The Heavenly Flame Oil burned violently through the lamp hanging in front of the brass pipe! A series of fiery dragons were formed towards the city, and they were stretching out, attacking the city with ladders or the Mongol servants who were attacking the city in chariots!
Originally, it was the secret weapon of the Eastern Roman Empire, the strongest killing move in defending the city and naval battles, and the Greek flamethrower that was on the verge of being lost. Now in the Norman Empire it has a makeover. Re-exerted its tremendous power! With the kinetic energy brought by the pump, and the gravitational effect of the fall. The dragon-like, violently burning Heavenly Flame Oil, like a pillar, directly hit the Mongol servants who were about to climb the city wall...,
The craftsmen and scholars of the Norman Empire once experimented with clear water in a flat test site. Even with a single jet of water, that tremendous force can knock a person who is ready to stand still on his heels. Not to mention, it's condescending, plus gravity.
As soon as the burning Heavenly Flame Oil swept away, the liquid grease passed directly through the gaps in the armor, and the unbearable heat and impact force swept away half of the Mongolian servant soldiers who were hit in an instant.
Some soldiers were killed on the spot, leaving only half of the corpses that were still burning violently and making a "sizzling" sound. And some are unlucky, it should be said that they are unfortunate and have a breath left. Screaming frantically under the unbearable burns, running, then falling, then rolling and curling up in a ball. Don't move anymore.
Bright and conspicuous attacks, as well as powerful effects. All of a sudden, these Heavenly Flamethrowers became the stars of the battle.
Neither the human body, nor the iron-clad pointed wooden donkey cart, nor the heavy building cart, could withstand the attack of this weapon. It's just a matter of how long it takes.
Seeing that on the other side's city, nearly a hundred fire dragons swooped down. The Mongol Khan, who was far away from watching the battle, was silent on the surface, but he was extremely shocked inside.
"How many means are there for these Normans?!" Temujin thought, and at the same time strengthened his conviction that this thriving empire must be destroyed!
And at the same time, this Genghis Khan also understood. If you take a frontal attack, it is indeed difficult to break through even if it is just the defense line in front of you, and your own side may not be able to break through. Not to mention, behind this line of defense, there are several heavily guarded and numerous garrisons. Not inferior to the line of defense in front of you today.
"However, even with a roundabout flank. It's hard to be eager either. And it's already August. A little later, it will be winter...... , the Norman Empire was eager to break through. Time...... Time is running out. ”
Putting aside Genghis Khan for the time being, it is quite a heroic twilight feeling. Look at the frontal battlefield again. In addition to the Heavenly Flamethrower, other more traditional wooden thumbs, stone blocks. and bows and crossbows and other objects also continued to attack. Catapults do not need to be used for the time being. But the large city defense crossbow, at this moment, has an additional use, one is to shoot at the dozens of surviving building carts that were pulled by the Mongolian servant army. Hopefully this stuff can be destroyed. to prevent the other party from entering the city.
Under the powerful blows of the Norman Empire, the Mongol servant army still struggled desperately. Unlike before, this time, their commander Guo Kan did not command in the back. Rather, he went into battle in person. One hand holds a rattan plaque, and the other hand holds a large knife. Desperately shouting for the soldiers to attack the city. A small number of crossbowmen also fired at the city under the command of their respective officers, covering the arrival of their own infantry with a support attack that was better than nothing.
The infantry of the Mongol servant army either struggled to put the ladder at the head of the city, or lined up and entered the ladder cart. They all continued their march towards the city. The ladder had a hook on it, and a large number of Mongol servant infantry held the ladder below. In a hurry, it is difficult to push the ladder down. And the crossbow guns of the city defense crossbows, even if they are ignited, cannot burn the building car at once. Although the Mongol servant army suffered high casualties, it had lost more than half of its casualties. But it's getting closer and closer to the city!
"Your Majesty, stay out of the way for the time being!" watched as the enemy army gradually approached. Although their own soldiers used the long hook used to defend the city, they knocked down a lot of the opponent's ladders and burned some of the building cars. But fundamentally, it still can't stop the other party from landing in the city. Beside Egil, a group of knights of the guard urged Egil to leave for the time being, so as to avoid possible danger. ...,
"Really. However, Egil looked completely unappreciative: "Do you know it? Although before the war, in the course of the war, the generals could make various adjustments, issue orders. to gain an advantage or make mistakes. The difference between a famous general and a mediocre person is reflected at this time",... However, when it comes to hand-to-hand combat and the armies of both sides meet each other head-on, no matter who it is, there will be no big mistake. ”
"This ...... This one...... Hearing Egil say something inexplicably, all the knights of the guard were puzzled. Immediately afterwards, I saw the Norman Emperor suddenly pull out the long knife at his waist and swing it towards the city, and then behead a Mongolian servant army who had just poked his head out!
"This is it!" Excite, Egil cried out with a slight exy, as he stepped forward and grabbed the head of the man who was so surprised that he felt dead. Pulling his hair and carrying it, he stood on the front line.
"Don't worry about me, I'm a warrior too. Speaking of which, you're a lot better than you!" he held a human head in one hand and a life-tearing blade in the other. Egil declared.
This was followed by a straight stab that stabbed into the left eye of the next probe enemy. Destroyed his brain. Then he turned his wrist and lifted his knife. The saber that exuded a terrifying aura slashed from the bottom up, tilting, and slicing off half of the man's head. The extremely sharp blade, as well as Egil's skill, made the dark purple blade not stained with the slightest trace of blood.
Immediately afterwards, Egil beheaded the man again before he was about to fall. And threw the two heads together. And declared: "Look at how many foolish heads I can cut off today!"
As he said this, Egil ran towards another wall, where several enemies had already climbed. Everywhere he passed, there was a bloody storm, with an absolute level of one horse, and equipped with armor and weapons that could be called the level of an artifact. Kill the enemy's ordinary soldiers with absolute superiority. At the same time, there is also a large number of knights of the Guard who are ready to deal with emergencies at any time. Egil said that this kind of gameplay is quite interesting, just like beating up children...... ,。 )