Chapter 704 Failure
“They retreated!”
The Orc cavalry was unable to conquer the phalanx and retreated hastily to the ground, while the Austrian army let out a shocking carnival.
Many officers and soldiers who retreated all the way here simply couldn't believe this scene.
Just now, they were just fighting the enemy with their bravery, and their heads were clenched with fear and nervousness and had no time to think too much.
It wasn't until the dust raised by the opponent's horse's hooves got further and further away that it was like waking up from a big dream.
Many people could not restrain their inner excitement and roared hysterically.
"Each formation restrains soldiers and strictly disciplines them. No unauthorized actions are allowed without orders."
Schroeder immediately issued an order to prevent these guys from doing anything that would give the enemy an opportunity.
“The Northwesters withstood the orcs’ attack!”
The knights of the royal capital who gathered around Catherine expressed their sincere admiration.
They could see clearly that the main target of the orc cavalry's attack was the two northwestern phalanxes in the center. The enemy grouped them together like a pack of wolves and bit them madly. The intensive offensive once blocked the attack of the surrounding friendly forces. sight.
But the phalanx of the Northwesters is like a tenacious reef, always standing firm despite the waves.
"Is the retreat of the orcs real?"
Catherine frowned. She still remembered that in the Sunset Valley, it was the orcs' feigned retreat that lured the Austrian infantry to advance. It became the beginning of a series of defeats for the kingdom's army.
When the orc flanking cavalry rushed up, the knights of the Royal Capital briefly fought with each other. Since the other party only came to cover the retreat of the main force, the two sides did not engage in a large-scale fight and soon broke away from contact.
At this time they received a notice from Schroeder - to cover the infantry advance on the flanks.
The Austrian infantry immediately changed their formation, from the original hollow square formation to a column, and began to advance forward, accompanied by artillery.
The three-pound and six-pound light guns relied on manpower to push forward, while the heavier artillery relied on horses to move them.
Because of the coordination with artillery, the infantry moves relatively slowly, but those heavy metal tubes give them a strong sense of security.
The Alda Battalion in the middle maintains a very strict formation and can be transformed into the previous hollow square formation at any time.
Friendly infantry cautiously followed behind them, and beyond that were the cavalry providing cover. Their speed was consistent with the advancement of the infantry, firmly guarding the left and right flanks.
The entire Austrian army is like a steamroller, heavy and slow, but rolling forward and irresistible.
“Leif’s team assembles here!”
“Grug, Reza!”
"I'm here, Grug died in the battle!"
The orc position was filled with shouts one after another. War horses came and went, carrying their masters in search of partners and superiors.
The previous failed attack and hasty retreat left the various cavalry teams in chaos.
Just as they reorganized their formation, the advancing Austrian army stopped - the artillery range was able to reach the orcs again.
The artillery of six pounds and below deployed very quickly, while the heavy artillery was slower, and a fatal blow immediately fell on the orc army.
The artillery shells roared in, and those places where people and horses were crowded were given special attention. The horses ran away in fear, causing widespread chaos. The formation that was finally organized became chaotic again. Those cavalrymen who could control their horses also had to spread out and keep distance between themselves to reduce the probability of being hit by cannonballs.
"The orcs' vigor has gone, and their formation has become loose. If our cavalry on the left and right wings attack together, they will be defeated quickly." Behind the Austrian infantry formation, several Two knights ran from the flank and conveyed the proposals of their respective lords to Paul.
Paul frowned and asked his chief of staff: "Schroeder, what do you think?"
Schroeder swallowed, "It involves It’s up to you to make the decision to change the overall combat plan. I’m only responsible for the implementation of the details.”
Paul could sense it, and the chief of staff also vaguely agreed with this proposal.
Relying on the advantage of the power and range of firearms, we fight steadily, step by step, until the orcs can no longer bear the casualties and withdraw from the battlefield - this is the battle strategy set before the fight begins.
Although it can only achieve a small victory, for the Austrian army, which has been defeated all the way, even a small victory is precious.
A defeat will cause the Kingdom's army that has just stabilized its position to collapse again, and it will also be a huge blow to the fledgling Arda army.
What Paul needs is a 100% guaranteed victory, no matter how big or small. With such a heavy burden, he hates anything outside of the plan.
But... he raised the telescope, and the small lens showed the situation on the enemy's position.
When the orcs first arrived, the army was well organized, fighting spirit was high, and the momentum was like a rainbow. It was frightening to see them.
But now they are in a mess. They may still maintain their fighting spirit, but they are more impatient because they cannot win.
To annihilate this cavalry is to cut off the orcs' claws extending to the northwest. The temptation is too great.
Paul tapped his fingers on the lens barrel, struggling fiercely in his heart.
Time passed minute by minute until the orcs' horn sounded again on the battlefield - they launched a second charge.
"Okay, gentlemen, go back and tell your superiors to fight according to the original plan."
Paul's hesitation made the possible fighter disappear.
Those lords who made suggestions all shook their heads in disappointment after receiving the reply.
“After all, he lacked enough courage and lost a good fighting opportunity.”
"Our commander lost the opportunity to make himself shine in the history books."
"Although Earl Grayman is young, he is more cautious than some old guys."
>The lords complained repeatedly while directing the soldiers to welcome the second charge of the orc cavalry.
But this time they were undoubtedly much more relaxed. It was right to let the artillery advance and deploy and bombard the enemy. Although the orcs had red eyes and every one of them was aggressive, the offensive was not as tight and rigorous as the last time due to the hasty formation of the team under the threat of artillery shells.
Out of caution, the Austrian infantry still urgently switched to a hollow phalanx, with bayonets, charges, and shooting. Soldiers in different rows in the phalanx performed their duties, and the enemy cavalry circled around them. Another circle, and finally another circle of corpses retreated helplessly, and the second attack was repulsed.
But what only stopped was the attack of the orcs on the Austrian army. The Austrian army's attack on the orcs did not stop. The artillery started firing again, and the shells kept chasing the opponent until it exceeded the maximum range.
"General, please select a group of the bravest warriors for me to accompany me in another attack!"
The orc warrior Wardler waved the sword that Callum gave him, furious. came before the commander.
The failure of two consecutive attacks depleted the morale of his companions and made them very depressed.
Wadler was very angry and regarded these guys as cowards. When he reprimanded him, he was immediately retorted, "Since you are so brave, why didn't you rush into the human bayonets? If you did We will follow you without hesitation.”
Wardler was speechless, but was it his fault? He is not afraid of death, but it is too difficult to convince the four-legged beast under his crotch to die heroically. The horse will not obey the command and turn around to avoid it as soon as it sees the bright bayonet.