111 – Recapture of Maniopol – Post-mortem (2)
When we first heard of Azov’s invasion of the Quernen region across the sea, it wasn’t just Sony Zeppelin’s Special Response Brigade who responded to the 32nd Division’s desperate request for assistance.
The commander of the Southern Corps, Lieutenant General Geor Vasilovsky, declared a state of emergency and issued emergency mobilization orders to three divisions under his command, excluding the 32nd Division.
Because the communication system hadn’t been properly established yet, they didn’t mobilize until 36 hours after the invasion.
Anyway, he said that he responded quickly in his own way.
In preparation for the possible destruction of the 32nd Division, it was part of the operation to advance the troops in a fan shape surrounding the vicinity of Maniopol and Portmork.
And finally, when the entire strength of the Southern Corps reached the outskirts of Maniopol, where the 32nd Division was stationed.
The corps commander was astonished when he saw the report card in his hand.
“The city was robbed in 5 hours from the time of the invasion, and then recovered in 25 hours?”
“Yes, I am.”
“Brigadier General Sonny Zeppelin, is this true?”
“Yes, there will be no problem if you leave for Maniopol right away. The city is already completely under our control.”
“Awesome… ….”
It was a natural reaction if it was natural. The faces of the other generals gathered at the command center were no different from those of the corps commander.
The other division commanders were anxious until they witnessed the three airships landed not far from the garrison.
I had no choice but to acknowledge all my majors immediately after accepting the results of recapturing Maniopole.
“They are the heroes of Maniopol.”
That’s not enough, zero casualties. On the contrary, civilians suffered even more serious damage due to the brutality of the Azov guys stationed there.
“But as you know, we haven’t completely won yet. Portmork has far more troops and seasoned commanders than those who landed in Maniopol.”
Sonny Zeppelin poured cold water on the command center, which was intoxicated with the result of an obvious victory.
“Nur Egener and Ismail Shanku. I heard the report.”
Geor Vasilovsky, the commander of the corps, remembered the names of the two very clearly.
Anyway, as the corps that were the protagonists of the last war, they were no different from their nemesis.
Kinbel Rezanchev, commander of the 32nd Division, who was sitting silently on a horse in the Sony Zeppelin, also helped with a word.
“These are the people who landed one cavalry company in Maniopol. It is unknown how many troops may be stationed in Portmork, which is relatively close to the islands.”
“In addition, unlike manifolds, criminal acts against residents are still…….”
That fact was already a reminder of how different the enemies who had landed in Portmork were from Maniopol.
It meant that he had 100% command over the soldiers.
“Waiting skillfully. It means that from the point of already invading both cities at the same time, these bastards have an advance inland in mind.”
“Wouldn’t it be too much for Azopra with only two regiments?”
“The disaster zone was captured, right? Even now, reinforcements will be pouring in.”
Damn the Navy.
Since the main stage was the Inland Sea, the Ukrnian navy was practically non-existent.
Of course. Even the army is in a bad state, but what about the navy, which is far less important than that?
Now, at the point where the main force was rolling old frigates that were not even used as merchant ships, the force that could be projected into the sea was virtually zero.
I don’t know how it would be possible against Azov, but it was obvious that no matter how many naval forces were put in at the time the ironclad ships were observed, only the poor manpower would be cut off.
“Brigadier General Sonny Zeppelin.”
“Yes, Commander.”
“Could you send troops to Portmork in the same way?”
“…… It is possible, but the problem is that this operation was carried out without the enemy knowing about our 8th Assault Magic Infantry Combat Team.”
While intoxicated with victory, an unheard of and unseen airship leisurely appears over the city.
With that alone, the baseline control must have been achieved.
Additionally, the discipline of the landing force, which was completely out of control, may have played a role.
If the Azov 2nd Regiment had deployed defensive troops in the right place in preparation for a landing on the port side, even the most elite troops would not have been able to recapture the port easily.
“Moreover, the person controlling Portmork is Nur Egener. There is no way that old snake, who watched with his eyes wide open as Maniopole was recaptured, would not stop preparing.”
If Abdul Javaddehedan was known for his vicious and brutal personality, Noor Egener was known as an extraordinary strategist and master of out-of-the-way tactics.
Since it seems that he has been appointed commander-in-chief of the Ukrnian Expeditionary Force.
Even the Confederate corps would suffer huge losses if they used their numerical superiority to beat the troops with ignorance.
“Then what should I do? Portmork has a much less difficult entry route than Maniopol, but it is a much more fortified city.”
At the words of the corps commander who spat out, the officers who were sitting in the seats spewed out their opinions one by one.
“The 20th Cavalry Regiment under our division was also repulsed. The siege must be carried out together.”
“A siege is a siege, but what do you think of using captured enemy landing ships in Maniopol?”
“Anyway, the numerical superiority is certain. If we launch an active offensive from three sides, air, sea and land, even Nur Egeneru will have no way to do anything.”
And this is the Great Mage Sonny Zeppelin.
As much as it is her pure strategic weapon, there was also a way for her to destroy the city when it really didn’t work.
“…… What does the Special Response Brigade Commander think?”
Sonny Zeppelin thought for a moment. Even though her rank is only brigadier general, she is the one who holds the biggest voice in the current command center after the corps commander, as a great mage.
“Recapture is possible.”
“How long will it take you to come up with the plan in your head?”
Sony Zeppelin’s gaze meets Lieutenant General Geor’s eyes.
“Two days, two days is enough.”
***
At the time the 32nd Division’s garrison was overturned by an overwhelming victory.
It wasn’t just the Ukrnian army that was overturned.
“Recaptured Maniopole in 25 hours? Even Abdul Javaddehedan and Sahaddin Chasesa were killed in action!?”
“We have also heard reports of battleships and soldiers flying through the sky. What does this mean?”
“In fact, we are the only troops remaining in Ukrnian territory!”
The Azov Command, located in Portmork’s City Hall, was thrown into chaos, unable to admit its shocking defeat.
This is not the first time the Azov National Liberation Front has attacked Ukraine.
The Quernen War was the first time a large-scale force landed and advanced inland, but even after that, light local battles continued.
The Ukrnian army was the weakest.
This was also the reason why Azov persistently pursued the territory of the Ukrnian principality.
Free Democratic Republic of Prü, Soviet Empire, Reinhardt Republic, Kingdom of Adalia. When compared to the four major powers, there is nothing comparable in economic power, military power, or diplomacy.
From the point of view of the Navy, nothing had changed compared to the Quernen War, and the state of the Coast Guard and City Guard defending the city was the same.
However, as the Ukrnians recaptured Maniopol so easily, they slashed the Azov leaders in the back of the head.
A flying battleship?
Isn’t that enough? Soldiers jumping from there and pouring lead bullets into the air?
The Azov National Liberation Front, which at best thought that their only response was to crackle in the plains, began to feel fear at the appearance of an overwhelming new weapon.
The commander-in-chief, Nur Egener, was also in deep concern.
It was a great bad news for Azov that the Ukrnians had begun to rule the skies.
Because it opened the way for the Ukrnians to freely project troops and firepower ‘without any hindrance’.
“Stop, stop! Stop agitating!”
“But Commander…… !”
“As we do now, the enemy is probably contemplating how to exploit our weaknesses. The more you behave like that, the more likely you are to end up with Abdul.”
Boom!
As Noor Egenere hit the desk with force, the noisy congregation instantly fell silent.
“The enemy will definitely come with the fact that it is an aerial battleship. Operation Chief! Based on the testimony of the troops who escaped from Maniopol, come up with a plan to counter the aerial battleships immediately.”
“Yes, I understand.”
“And ask the system for reinforcements immediately. Disaster rights must be firmly grasped. If the Confederate Corps had concentrated its divisions on one side, the coastal defense on the other side would have been weakened. If you use that point well, you’ll be able to come up with a strategy that catches the enemy off guard.”
It is still too early to despair.
Portmork was already under siege except for the sea. The fact that it is difficult for the enemy to attack is the same as saying that it is difficult to send troops outside even from the inside.
However, what if we took advantage of that?
Portmork was completely under Azov control, and control of the sea was still Azov’s.
If you rule the sky.
This side will rule the sea.
Nur Egenere’s eyes flashed.
***
“So…… You said you would devise an operation to recapture Portmork within two days?”
“Yes. Right now, it seems that Azov’s ships are heading to Portmort on the navy side as well.”
“Wasn’t the navy completely destroyed?”
“The Eastern Fleet is still intact. The Western Fleet is still mainly composed of small ships…….”
I tapped the desk. As expected, when I woke up from a deep sleep, I felt like my head was clear. Even insomnia can’t be helped in the face of overwhelming combat fatigue.
“Joseph Chief of Staff, Enoch Corps Commander.”
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Sonny Zeppelin came out and made eye contact with the Major in turn.
“Can you do it in two days?”
“… ….”
I needed some time to think. If this were a game, I would have been able to grasp the overall situation at once, but unfortunately the reality is not so easy.
“It may be possible.”
“Really!?”
“But one condition is required.”
Recapturing Portmork was a task that I liked or disliked, but I had to accomplish.
Even with Joseph Lewandowski, the chief of staff, the first thing we talked about yesterday right after the recapture of Maniopol was the recapture of Portmork.
However, the risk of a solo operation is too high at the point when the enemy is aware of the existence of the 8th Assault Magic Infantry Combat Team, the hidden card, and the opponent is the opponent.
One of our cards is already blacked out.
The enemy wouldn’t have come to Ukraine without thinking, and since a strategist who even ‘that’ Claude Lane would highly value has been attached as the expedition commander, it wouldn’t be a good approach to hit the head with a simple surprise attack like now. .
“What conditions?”
I said firmly to Sonny Zeppelin who asked back.
“After establishing this operation, please promise me command over all troops going into the first offensive.”
