Chapter 112: Collapse, and the Next Battlefield
"So, some guys even suggested that I cut the weight of grenade throwing in the soldier's training subjects, and at the same time expected that I would be able to cut the production of grenades, and the general's expenses would be elsewhere. Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info" William thought to himself. And then a little emotional.
In a sense, what these guys said can't be wrong. In fact, in William's previous life, with the continuous upgrading of guns and weapons, grenades, which were once very popular, as well as specialized grenadiers, gradually withdrew from the ranks of the army, and even became an honorary title in many cases, selling dog meat on the head of a sheep.
Throwing grenades, there was also silence for a while.
It was believed that this weapon was of little use. If the explosion effect kills the enemy, it is not as good as artillery, and if it is used by individual soldiers, it is not as good as a musket. It's just a chicken rib.
Basically, until the First World War, the nations were still dismissive of grenades as weapons. It is even said that until the First World War, the nations fought wars in the style of the Napoleonic era, that is, marching forward with their heads held high and forming a phalanx to move forward.
It wasn't until the First World War that everyone was overwhelmed by the machine guns on the opposite side, and the trenches and barbed wire tactics were turned on - but even so, when attacking, everyone still walked forward like idiots.
This is the truth about the so-called meat grinder of the First World War.
It was the Germans who put an end to this tactic. In response to this tactic of barbed wire trenches and machine guns and heavy artillery, the German Army developed a fairly advanced group assault tactic at that time, which was the prototype of modern classic light infantry tactics, including the three-three system tactics that the Chinese Army was proud of. At the same time, the "elite troops" they formed, the storm commandos specialized in assault, are also considered the prototype of modern special forces.
These commandos are mainly small battle groups, usually composed of well-equipped, young and experienced regimental troops. Armed with early sheet steel body armor, light machine guns, mortars, flamethrowers, grenade launchers and grenades. The results are amazing.
In the famous Battle of Cambrai, the British army first invested a new type of war weapon "tank", and the famous Little Wanderer and Big Wanderer Tank achieved a 10-kilometer advance of the British and French armies in one day.
Ten days later, the Germans counterattacked and regained much of the lost territory. The German army, which did not have tanks at that time, relied on their elite assault units.
With the Storm Commandos as the spearhead, the German army advanced eight kilometers in half a day of counterattack.
Judging by the results alone. The actual combat effectiveness of this elite assault unit is even better than that of early tanks.
In this way, the grenade returned to the arena of war with the First World War, and in trench warfare, as a parabolic individual weapon, its effect was amazing. Due to the escalation of human activities, the number of battles in complex environments such as cities has increased, and the importance of grenades as a short-range attack weapon has increased again.
With the further escalation of the war. More advanced and newer grenades are also emerging and are becoming an indispensable part of the Army's individual weapons.
Therefore, William did not want to take such a detour. William wanted to continue to deploy grenades in his army, and William didn't want his army to make such a change when war was approaching. Rather, as early as this time, preparations were made for the impending war.
"So, you're just a trivial stumbling block in my path. William looked at them across from them, crushed, easily crushed, barely able to fight back, and thought to himself.
A little ruthless, a little excessive, but it's completely true. As for being ruthless and excessive, it's also very easy to explain.
This is war, this is the battlefield. The other side is the enemy.
That's clear, right?
Well, that's pretty straightforward.
Since they are enemies, it is natural to be treated cruelly, not to mention this, even if William kills them all, it is not a big deal, after all, this era is still full of blood and fear. The wars of this era still have all kinds of "barbaric" "rules" of the Middle Ages.
It's not like William's previous life, everything seems to be affectionate. The right to speak is in the hands of all kinds of moderates, and by the mess of democracy, freedom, human rights, etc., the lame Virgin Baizuo.
Speaking of which, they came up with these theories in the first place to fool others. Fool them, and then these guys won't fight him or anything, and will be able to obediently submit to their own servitude. But in the end, it became his own person who was fooled and lame. And what about those who should be fooled?
It is even said that it has become even worse -- this situation has arisen after discovering that its old rival, a powerful country with all kinds of weapons and equipment and all kinds of resources, has suddenly become a very gentle guy who does not care how much he bullies.
As long as they happily pretend to be pitiful, and happily claim to be representatives of another civilization. That way, even if you rape their women, they will be very happy to cheer you on. Mmmmmmmm
"It's just that it doesn't work in this world. William swore in his heart: "In any case, I will teach my people with more positive and healthier theories, and avoid phenomena like moral decay, social collapse, absolutely, absolutely, absolutely, absolutely."
William swore secretly in his heart, looking at the Nader Shah army on the other side, who were still desperately resisting, his eyes were cold: "So, for the sake of a brighter future for mankind, please all die." ”
And it was as Wilhelm had thought, as if it were a flood, like a landslide, an avalanche, a mudslide, or something like an unstoppable force of nature, and thus the troops of the Russian Gothic Empire's expeditionary force moved forward slowly but surely, with the help of artillery fire. After only a little fight with them, the army of the Afshar tribe on the opposite side lost their armor and collapsed.
"It's over. William thought to himself: "After Kandahar is taken, the next target is Punjab." Sikhs, I've heard a lot about it before, and it's pretty magical, I don't know what the real fight will be like, hmph, it's really exciting. William thought so in his heart, and then showed a gentle smile-
Of course, this "mildness" is actually just what he thinks is mild. Everyone next to William, whether it was the officers and staff officers of the Russian Gothic Empire, or the heads of the hill tribes who had recently surrendered to William, everyone couldn't help but shudder after seeing Wilhelm von Hereford's smile.
Everyone, all of them, felt that William's smile was hideous and terrifying, like a bloodthirsty beast, not only dangerous, but also terrifying. It's not just one person, it's all -- all of them, looking at each other and paying attention to each other's eyes, come to the same conclusion, "The guy next to me is what I think." His Majesty is really a terrible man. ”
Although William himself would never think so. In addition, Freya, who has strange feelings for William, and his two queens, Elise and Charlumie, do not think so.
Very charming, very handsome, very handsome, even cute. William naturally looked at how good he was in their eyes, and felt that no one could compare to him.
Of course, William himself felt the same way.
And so, the war came to an end under William's reflections, and a hideous, charming, handsome, handsome and lovely smile. As a defensive side, Nadir Shah on the opposite side came to a rather miserable end, but at the same time there was no lack of heroism.
He rejected the advice of his men and his sons to surrender and flee, insisting on fighting until the last moment.
As a good warrior, if he was able to fight, he would definitely inflict many irreparable losses on the Russian Gothic Empire.
It's just that, unfortunately, he doesn't have this opportunity. After the cavalry artillery had advanced the artillery position, bringing his location into range, a dense round of artillery fire turned him, along with the closest and most loyal soldiers, ministers and officers around him, into a mist of blood.
In this way, a troubled man was reduced to dust in such an attack, and disappeared with his ambitions, his desires, the unfinished blueprints of the future he had built, and his body and life.
On the way forward of the Russian Gothic Empire, another stumbling block was missing.
"Hmph. William snorted.
Perhaps, if it weren't for William and his empire, and his expeditionary force, then this Nader Shah might have been able to do better, and with his ingenuity, and his strength, and the chaos of today, it was entirely possible for him to achieve something and even build a stronger, better Zoroastrian empire.
However, all of this disappeared after William's appearance, and all, everything, all of him became insignificant. In the future, the records in the history books will only be a few strokes, writing the story of this pathetic fellow, as William's enemy, who foolishly wanted to fight William, and finally died and died to make the world laugh.
"And there will be more stories like this, and as long as the empire continues to advance, more and more stupid guys will appear in front of me, and eventually fall under the iron hooves of my army. William thought to himself.
(To be continued.) )