EP.152
The Doppelsöldners of Switzerland continued their active attack against the Reich Empire’s long spear soldiers who were forming a close formation.
The imperial soldiers were somehow able to hold on with a combination of lances and long spears, but they were maintaining the battle so precariously that if you look at them from a distance, you could feel that they might collapse at any moment.
“You imperial idiots! “Didn’t your parents or old idiot soldiers teach you that long spears don’t stab like that?!”
“You should be aiming for a vital spot with a spear, but are you hitting a breastplate?”
“I don’t think you, who invaded without any justification, would dare to think that you could win against our Doppelsöldner, who came back alive from dozens of battles!”
Saying this, the Swiss infantry, especially the two-handed swordsmen at the forefront, slowly dug in, deflecting or cutting off the polearms of the imperial troops with their swords.
Each time, the pikemen who supported the pikemen stepped forward to keep the Swiss infantry in check, and the imperial soldiers, who could not fight because their spears were cut, were fighting by taking turns with the soldiers in the second or third row.
The imperial army’s rectangular square has 8 soldiers per vertical line and 6 pikemen who can take turns, so there is still a long time left until the formation is broken.
When Major General Yeager, who commands the 7th Division, said, ‘The current situation is not very good.’ I can’t say for sure, though.
‘The victory or defeat of a battle is ultimately determined by infantry fighting, which makes up the majority of the army. However, if the situation of being pushed back continues here. The damage to our allies increases.’
However, in Major General Jaeger’s mind, the possibility of defeat had already been erased because there had not yet been any reports from Anastasia or Werner that the cavalry attack was successful.
Considering that the momentum of magic or arrow attacks provided from a distance has decreased sharply, this means that the cavalry attack was successful. Therefore, as long as the infantry holds out, the Reich Imperial Army, which can continue to receive long-distance support, will gradually have an advantage. .
Because of this situation, Director Jaeger thought about how to overcome this crisis and was soon able to find an appropriate solution.
He immediately called a staff member nearby and gave an urgent order.
“Now it looks like the Swiss army will push us in and win at any moment, but the reality is completely different. “They have lost all long-distance support, and as they know, they are in a last-ditch situation.”
“Yes, Chief.”
“Send flags and signals to Lieutenant Colonel Anastasia and Lieutenant Colonel Werner to order them to retreat and regroup. Also, send a messenger right now and convey what I said. In order to make sure that all the Swiss soldiers know that their rear has been captured, the knights and archers must pass by the left and right sides of their camp and shout this message.”
After receiving the order, the staff immediately conveyed Major General Jaeger’s instructions to the messengers, writing down the necessary information on paper to ensure reliable delivery.
At this time, Baron Ragno, who was commanded by Count Ticino and commanded 1,000 ambushers, was marching very carefully through the forest.
I was moving forward while carefully observing my feet in case an accident, such as falling or being stabbed by a tree branch, would cause noise.
As if that wasn’t enough, the soldiers and nobles were keeping a close watch on their surroundings, stuffing pieces of cloth in their mouths.
Thanks to this, Baron Rhino was able to safely reach the area near the Reich Imperial Army without being caught in an ambush. Now that we’ve arrived, we’re planning a surprise attack…
“Why the f*ck aren’t there any arrows or magic support coming from our side? “If we pour in just a little more, we can kill all the Reich Empire bastards.”
“Look at these bastards who shoot arrows or magic from afar, unlike the real men like us who fight to the death in front of us. The only thing missing is…”
“Just try coming under me. “I will grind your shin bones until they break!”
The Swiss Doppelsöldners and pikemen, risking their lives at the forefront, are so busy fighting the imperial soldiers that they have no time to complain.
Just behind him, the Baron also began to feel sick as he saw the sudden decrease in long-distance support.
‘We should send a signal right before the surprise attack and launch a surprise attack while simultaneously firing a volley of fire from a distance to greatly affect the impact of the surprise attack on them. ‘What on earth is the Count doing?’
However, in a situation where there was an ambush for a surprise attack, it was impossible to leisurely send a messenger and receive an explanation of the situation.
With a wave of his hand, he gathered several officers and scouts of company commander rank or higher nearby and asked them in a low voice.
“I won’t blame you, scout, so please answer me straight. “Do you think our 1,000-man commando unit has been detected by the enemy?”
Halt, the senior scout leader, pondered for a moment and then shook his head and answered.
“We searched the forest, but there was no sign of anyone else except our Swiss army. So, I think we can at least assume that there is no chance of their scouts being in this forest.”
“Then what about the possibility that they discovered the ambush or set a trap?”
“The forest next to the Jungfrau Plain where we ambushed is very dense with trees and grass. Therefore, because the field of view is narrow, if discovered, each other would have noticed at that time. So, the fact that we couldn’t find the enemy means that the Reich Empire couldn’t find us either.”
The other commanders, including the Baron, thought that this operation had a high probability of success based on the scout leader’s report, so they wanted to shout hurray.
If I made a loud noise in the forest, my secret ambush would be discovered by the enemy, so I suppressed the instinct to scream by pinching my forearm.
“Good. Then we will attack from the side just when those Reich pigs have completely pushed our Swiss infantry back. “You understand without me telling you why, right?”
There is a common sense and aphorism that any soldier who has ever worked as a mercenary in a Swiss mercenary group knows.
Wild beasts such as dogs, wolves, seungnyangs, and bears are wary of their surroundings while chasing down their prey, checking all kinds of variables and being careful.
When carnivores completely corner their prey and end its life by biting the back of its neck, they feel a sense of relief and accomplishment at having succeeded in catching their prey.
If you attack at a time when it is at ease and not alert to its surroundings, you can catch a carnivore very easily.
Likewise, when performing a surprise attack, the effect can be maximized by attacking at a moment when the enemy might mistakenly think they have won.
This is what the Swiss soldiers thought about the most in order to escape the many predicaments they had been in while working as mercenaries.
This is what allowed us to survive all the variables that arise in a situation where victory seems certain.
So, of course, the commanders, who understood the meaning of these words, nodded and returned to their respective positions, ordering the soldiers to wait for a while.
After waiting for about 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 20 minutes.
“The Swiss idiots’ heads are completely broken! “Charge the entire army!”
“The company commander promised a discharge and a reward if I picked five of these guys! After all, if you went to war, wouldn’t you have to return home as a hero?”
“Deus has blessed the empire! Long live Deus! Long live the Reich Empire! Long live your Majesty the Emperor!”
The Swiss soldiers’ lines began to collapse, slowly but as if the ground was collapsing in an instant.
Even mercenaries, some of whom have fought hundreds of battles, can treat the heroes of considerable reversals as if they were children.
“Retreat! We must retreat! “We must reorganize our battle lines and continue the battle!”
“It’s time to take one step back to take two steps forward!”
“f*ck you, save me! Ouch! “f*ck!”
I truly thought that the best opportunity for the Baron was when he decided that it would be difficult to hold on any longer.
Based on the wild senses and experiences gained from countless wars, other commanders also believed that now was the time to sink their fangs into the neck of Peter Jaeger, who was called the greatest general of the Reich Empire.
‘I will capture and kill here today Major General Peter Jaeger, one of the leaders of the evil imperial army that invaded Switzerland. In this way, we must avenge the soldiers who died trying to protect our hometown.’
From the barons above to the lowest soldiers below, they swore this oath in their hearts and gritted their teeth to strengthen their resolve.
The Baron now commanded an ambush force of 1,000 men and slowly and cautiously targeted the flanks of the Imperial forces commanded by Peter Jaeger.
As the distance between them and the Reich pigs gradually narrowed, the Swiss soldiers felt joy and anticipation.
Because soon I will be able to avenge my comrades.
And the order was given to release all their desires and anger.
“Slaughter the imperial army! Slaughter! Dominate the battlefield!”
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