Chapter 618: We play a supporting role in this battle
Although John Gowan’s strategic command ability is not very good, he is a senior general after all. It is impossible that he does not even have a basic strategic vision. After knowing the 12th When the independent technical force was about to attack Fortress Phoenix, he ordered the conventional troops to go north. While regaining the lost ground, he was ready to support the 12th independent technical force at any time.
No, not long after the battle at Phoenix Fortress ended, the regular troops arrived at the... ruins of Phoenix Fortress?
"...Is it still necessary to receive it?" The regular troops responsible for receiving the Phoenix Fortress saw the tragic situation of the Phoenix Fortress and asked the same question as Amuro.
“It’s another three years of tinkering.” Yang Hui patted the on-site commander on the shoulder, turned around and left.
"..."
Everyone stared with dead eyes, watching Yang Hui lead people away at an increasingly faster speed. They held a breath in their hearts and wanted to vent but didn't dare.
It was not until the 12th Independent Technical Force had completely left that they burst out: "What the hell!? It's all in such a bad state, is there any need to accept it!?"
"It won't cost much to tear it down and rebuild, right?"
"Is it so cruel? The left side is like being slashed with a big knife, it's all flattened!"
"The people who went in to investigate came back. There were no survivors, no prisoners, and very few corpses."
"How could there be no corpses?"
"A skylight was opened above the head, showing signs of melting. , The main gun of the [Kilin-class] should penetrate from head to toe."
"His~! Isn't this too cruel? The main gun of the [Kilin-class] can directly penetrate the outer wall of the colonial satellite. Yes! Or both ships?"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, I mourn for them."
"Well... I feel sorry for them for 3 seconds."
This situation was naturally reported to John Gao Yun. When he heard the news and saw the photos and video records sent back, the corners of his mouth were filled with laughter. and the corners of his eyes were twitching non-stop, only more ferocious, not the most ferocious.
However, John Gao Yun did not blame Yang Hui. This fortress is a dispensable existence. If it is well preserved, it can be repaired and continued to be used. If it cannot be repaired, it does not matter if it is given up. Anyway, the war is over. The North American war zone does not need so many military fortresses. As a tourist attraction in peacetime, one is enough.
"What tasks do you have next?" John Gao Yun asked Yang Hui.
"Stand by the rear."
"On standby? Um..." John Gao Yun was stunned for a moment, but he quickly understood what Yang Hui meant.
All the southern territory of the North American War Zone has been recovered. The remaining area, to the northwest is the California Base. This is a hard nut to crack. It is also the first target of the North American War Zone. Simply wait for the new The commander-in-chief will formulate an attack plan after his arrival.
To the northeast are bases such as NY and DC that have more symbolic meaning than actual significance. These bases were rebuilt after being crippled by the 12th Independent Technical Force last time, but the Principality of Zeon is in the North American Theater. The commander-in-chief, Major General Som, seemed to have abandoned Northeastern North America. There were very few troops stationed there, and their biggest role was to protect Kalma Zabi, who had previously been stationed in NY.
Now Kalma Zabi has been taken to Odessa for protection by Mark Bay, which means that places like NY and DC are basically empty shells and can be easily taken down by conventional troops without the need for a second force. Twelve independent technical forces took action.
Yang Hui gave in and gave these credits to the conventional troops.
"...I understand. I will order the conventional troops to advance steadily. If I encounter difficulties, I will trouble you to take action."
"No problem."
This is the tone of the war in the North American Theater. It has been decided that on the one hand, the army will be sent to move towards the California base, but there will be no rush to attack. This piece of fat will be handed over to the new commander-in-chief to deal with, while some conventional troops in the northeast will be ordered to advance steadily and steadily recover the lost territory. .
As the trump card, the Twelfth Independent Technical Force stays in the rear and is on standby. When there are difficulties, they go forward to reduce the casualties of friendly forces. When there are no difficulties, they can rest assured to rest in the rear and wait for Stan Lee Hawkins to take over. After passing the work of John Gowan, they launched a general attack on the California base.
“You really don’t want to participate?” Bucky Lulu asked Yang Hui after the exercise.
"You have to leave a mouthful of soup for others."
"Well...but what I know is that although the northeast is an empty shell, it does not mean that it can be easily taken. Som has not completely given up on the northeast. Although there are no large troops stationed in the area, he has placed several elite squads to carry out guerrilla operations."
"Are you worried about too many casualties from the conventional troops?"
"Just to avoid it. Necessary loss."
"It's better to let them touch it, otherwise they will become giant babies in our care."
"I understand."
No matter how powerful the Twelfth Independent Technical Force is, it is just a force, a speck of dust in the whirlpool of the entire war. It is unrealistic to end the war solely with the Twelfth Independent Technical Force. .
The main force in a real war is never a few aces or elite troops, but a large conventional force.
They are not required to be very powerful, but they must at least have basic combat capabilities and maintain stability on the frontal battlefield. Just like this time, let them encounter the guerrilla operations carried out by the elite squads of the Principality of Zeon. They may also encounter attacks by elite troops and aces on the frontal battlefield. Even if they are garrisoned in bases on weekdays, they may also encounter attacks by elite squads. , they will always face this situation.
Therefore, Yang Hui let them face it on their own. Loss or anything like that was none of his business. Besides, there would be casualties in war. How could an iron-clad army be forged? It was forged in the intertwining of blood and tears.
......
Two days later, the shuttle plane on which Stan Lee Hawkins landed landed and handed over the work to John Gowan.
“I can see that you guys are very free these days.”
Stan Lee Hawkins came to the station of the 12th Independent Technical Force and saw Yang Hui lying leisurely on a recliner Basking in the sun, training that others should do, and doing work that should be done, but there is endless energy exuding all over the body, and the entire station is filled with an impetuous atmosphere.
"Everything has been done by us, what else do we need to do?"
"Okay, now it's time for you to make a move."
"Let's go."
>The arrival of Stan Lee Hawkins means that the war in the North American theater should come to an end. Yang Hui ended his leisurely sunbathing time and went to the headquarters with Stan Lee Hawkins to formulate a combat plan with the staff.
"My thoughts are this..." Although Stan Lee Hawkins just arrived in the North American Theater today and just took over the command of the North American Theater from John Gowan, he did not It meant that he had not done any homework before coming. He had learned about the general situation of the North American theater on the shuttle, and also had his own ideas about the combat plans for the North American theater and the California base.
After listening to Stan Lee Hawkins's ideas, everyone began to simulate the battle plan in their minds. The staff members all lamented that he was indeed the new commander-in-chief who was transferred by Rebil personally. He could come up with a good battle plan as soon as he took office. They all It is difficult to provide valid opinions.
But Yang Hui discovered areas that could be optimized.
"My troops are also divided into three groups."
"Sea, land and air?" Stan Lee Hawkins thought of Yang Hui's idea.
"That's right." While talking about his thoughts, he zoomed in on the California base on the combat map and focused on the coastal ports and submarine bases. "The California base is The largest base of the Principality of Zeon on Earth is also the base camp of the Principality of Zeon's most powerful force on Earth - the submarine force. The power in the water can be imagined
Moreover, Som arranged the defense circle of the California base very perfectly, and could not find any loopholes that could be exploited, so... the only option was to attack by force. "
"...So you want to say that you will be the vanguard this time? ”
“Yes. "Yang Hui nodded.
"But will it be too scattered? After all, there are only so many of you. "
"My idea is that teams 2 to 5 launch attacks from the ground. Whether it is Russ's super mega cannon or George's super electromagnetic gun, they can carry out long-range fire strikes and eliminate some of them in advance. The enemy army tore a hole in the enemy's defense circle.
Then, the Lunar and White Fortress carried out air strikes, and the 6th to 10th squadrons escorted and contained the enemy's air force, expanding the chaos and gaining opportunities for the air strike force..."
" etc. wait! I remember that the 12th Independent Technical Force only has 10 teams, 9 teams are responsible for land and air, what about water? "
"I will personally lead Team 1 to contain the submarine force..."
"It's too dangerous. There are only nine of you. I will send three more teams to join you..."< br>
“No, Team 1 will tear a hole in the underwater defense line of the submarine force. When the conventional underwater force finds an opportunity, it will break through the defense line and conduct landing operations. Leave us alone. ”
"At least let the submarines..."
"No need." Yang Hui interrupted Stan Lee Hawkins and retorted seriously, "The Federation's submarines pose no threat to Zeon's submarine force and will even drag them down." Our back leg, so after all the mobile suits in the water attack, let the submarine retreat immediately."
"...How sure are you?" Stan Lee Hawkins asked.
"Ten percent."
"...Leave it to you." Stan Lee Hawkins saw the complete confidence and absolute trust in his subordinates from Yang Hui's eyes, and Not an egotistical statement to get things done.
"Leave it to us."
After confirming his mission, Yang Hui turned and left the headquarters, under the respectful eyes of everyone.
The trump card is the treasure of every unit and must be used with caution. The Twelfth Independent Technical Force is the treasure of the entire Federation Army. While we look forward to more miracles from them, we are also worried that they will suffer heavy losses.
In this battle, the ace unit that was supposed to be the core force took on the role of feint and decoy, proactively giving up the protagonist's position and risking his life to open a way forward for the regular troops.
(End of this chapter)