The biggest and most difficult problem to overcome in armored assault operations is undoubtedly the terrain limitations.

The most ideal terrain is undoubtedly open terrain such as plains and deserts, and as long as the logistics and auxiliary troops can keep up, a thousand-mile assault is not a problem. When encountering narrow and rugged terrain and being in a hurry, the control and distribution of roads becomes the key to success or failure.

The main reason why the 101st Experimental Armored Battalion, which is dominated by heavy combat vehicles, is to charge ahead, instead of the light armored units with good speed as the vanguard, is that the heavy combat vehicles of this unit have been upgraded with enhanced mobility, and have been replaced with new engines with better energy replacement efficiency and higher unit output, and with the renovated electric transmission device, it can fully meet the needs of maneuvering in the complex terrain of the Ardennes. In the event of an unexpected situation that requires a strong attack, the 101st Experimental Armored Battalion does not have to wait for heavy firepower and infantry to come up like a lightly armored unit, or simply waste time by taking a long detour. Directly with the coordination of Panzergrenadiers and air power, you can launch a strong attack, so as to avoid the biggest difficulty of the entire operation - time.

Nona, who was well aware of the urgency of time, also made corresponding adjustments when arranging the marching columns, and the 101st Experimental Heavy Armored Battalion was led by three companies, with the second company and battalion headquarters in the center, and one company at the end of the line. All 45 tanks stretched along the road in a long line of snakes, followed by a large array of armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles.

At this time, the importance of the forward guidance unit is highlighted, if it is a cautious, not active enough commander, it is very likely that because of the pressure and environment will lead to hesitation and hesitation, this is like a student with good grades is suddenly thrown into the examination room by hundreds of people to answer the paper alone, even if it is a very ordinary paper, under the pressure of the environment and psychological pressure, it may not be able to play a normal level. A more specific example is how the Japanese Navy's mobile unit in the Battle of Midway gave away four elite aircraft carriers, as well as the meaningless fantasy that countless later commentators repeatedly assumed that "if the commander of the mobile force was a 'pig madman' Yamaguchi would have heard a lot......". One should understand the situation that Nona is facing.

Let the third company, or rather, let the commander of the third company, Lieutenant Carl Eberhardt Joseph Bidianfeldt, lead the battalion and even the whole army to advance precisely in order to avoid unnecessary problems. At such a critical moment, a rushing vanguard is a hundred times more effective than a hundred cautious so-called "prudent factions."

“Mit .den .donnern . Motoren

With the roar of the motor,

Geschind .ie .der . Blitz

We're lightning fast

Dem . Feinde .entgegen

Under the shelter of armor

Im . Panzer .geschuetzt.

Rise to the occasion. ”

The cheerful but slightly out of tune "March of the Panzers" echoed through the motorcade at full speed, with tracks and motors accompaniment, and the crew members who liked to shake their legs and hands beat happily.

“Voraus .den . Kameraden

We are at the forefront

Im . Kampf .steh'n .ir .allein

Fight alone

Steh'n .ir .allein

Fight alone

So .stossen .ir .tief

So we deeply

In .die .feindlichen . Reihn.

Plunge into the enemy's positions. ”

The crossings and passes along the border to the vicinity of the Klouf River have long been controlled by paratroopers and gendarmes, who are in charge of traffic control and are ready to greet friendly forces with their red glowing batons. When the roar of the Tiger chariot came from the bend, the gendarmes, trembling with excitement, hurriedly waved their batons. But in the next second, their expressions froze.

It wasn't just the GIs who were stunned, but also the local residents who peeked through the cracks in the curtains.

As for what happened at that time, here are some quotes from eyewitness testimonies.

"There was a sound from the crossing that looked like a racing engine, and I knew it was our tank, and the engine was loud when the big guys pressed the accelerator. I was just about to guide the convoy to turn left, when in the blink of an eye, a lump of dozens of tons of steel 'floated' past me 1 centimeter in front of me, and when I came back to my senses and remembered to retreat, more than a dozen cars had already followed 'floating' away. ”

"I have to say, those tank drivers are definitely a bunch of first-class bastards. Can you imagine? More than a dozen Tiger heavy chariots lined up to play and drift along the continuous curves in the mountains, and when we went up to look at the taillights of the group of madmen, we found that there was only one track mark on the ground—the dozen or so tigers were actually drifting under the track mark of the first chariot!"

"Mother Goddess is above, those charioteers are the craziest drivers I've ever seen in my life, did the big guys on it choose charioters from the traffic police's detention center?"

"You ask me what I saw? To be honest, I was stunned, who knows what I saw. I just remember Duang's moment, and a bunch of iron bumps passed in front of my house. At that time, the sun had not risen, and the lights outside were flickering, so I couldn't see clearly. I only remember vaguely seeing a black cavalry sign holding a spear. ”

“...... A bunch of maniacs who ignore military discipline and traffic rules. ”

A company of the 101st Experimental Heavy Armored Battalion, nicknamed the "Black Lancers", specializes in rapid breakthroughs and strong attacks. The commander of the third company, Lieutenant Bidian Felt, was even more of a fierce general, and his mantra was "As long as you hit, you will hit!" and "Thirty-six strategies, assault is the best!". It is undoubtedly a clever move to let such a highly mobile commander and troops fight in the front.

Even opponents have to admit it.

"That's a great way to act. ”

Looking at the picture of the demon coming back, Roland couldn't help but exclaim.

"Being able to keep a queue at a speed of at least 80 kilometers per hour on a mountain trail shows how rigorous the queue and marching training are in normal times. The Defence Force has really produced a lot of talents over the years. ”

"When the war is over, you've had plenty of time to marvel at your enemies, now focus on getting rid of those opponents you're impressing. ”

Valrhona smiled bitterly and shook her head, Roland scratched her head in embarrassment, and her thinking, which had already started at full speed, quickly outlined the situation.

As expected, the Defence chose the shortest route to Sedan, starting from Prüm, capturing Bastogne with all its might in a rapid group of brigades, and then heading straight for the banks of the Meuse.

Time and speed come first in this process, and whoever controls a few crucial road junctions and transportation hubs can make the difference between the battle. The Defence Force is well aware of this, so they have not only dispatched ground forces that are quick to move, but also Air Force capital ships to coordinate the entire process. The navigation lights and silhouettes of the battleship seen by the lookout of the Endeavour alone indicate that at least two armoured air fleets are hovering over the Ardennes.

"They're quite serious. ”

Valrhona emphasized the seriousness of the situation, and the air in the bridge instantly became a little heavier, and the sound of swallowing saliva could be faintly heard.

"Of course, and so is our side. ”

Gripping the armrest, Roland commanded in a deep voice:

The chorus begins, and the chanting of the first verse begins five minutes later. ”