EP.220
In the past, when fighting the Grand Duchy of Austria, the imperial army’s pikemen retreated a little and then rushed forward, taking advantage of their momentum to break the enemy’s formation.
Lieutenant General Peter Yeager, who was acting as commander, did not intend to use the tactics he had used in the past here.
This was because the infantry of the Stockholm Kingdom Army, battered by a one-sided barrage of arrows and magic, was approaching at a faster rate than the limit at which they could maintain their formation.
If we respond by rushing forward in the same way, it would be a wasteful act to reduce the number of Reich Imperial Army soldiers, which are small in number.
“Establish a large cavalry formation! “Assume you are fighting knights, but aim your spear at the enemy’s neck!”
“We will stop their charge. Prepare for impact!”
“Every single one of them must be stopped here. Relax and prepare!”
Following that order, the soldiers of the Reich Empire placed the rear end of their spears on the ground and prepared to bear their weight with their whole bodies, just as they did when dealing with knights.
It is a tactic mainly used when dealing with masses weighing over 600 kg, including the horse and the knight on top of it, but using this method against infantry may seem a bit excessive.
This is because it is the most efficient and effective formation to deal with infantry that charges with momentum.
“Long live the Kingdom of Stockholm! Long live His Majesty the King!”
“You damn Reich pigs, taste this brother’s hot spear!”
“You cowardly bastards who hid behind the archers until the end!”
The tattered formation of the Stockholm Kingdom infantry that charged in shouting like that was turned into rags by the Reich Imperial Army, which thoroughly blocked this charge with an over-the-top method of dealing with cavalry.
They were hit by a phalanx of the Reich Empire’s great cavalry from the front, and they were pierced in places such as their necks, arms, and sides, and they bled to death.
The aftermath of the blocked charge spread to the soldiers running behind it.
As a result, soldiers in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rows who did not directly encounter the large cavalry formation were crushed to death as they collided with the soldiers who had died in front of them.
“Take care of the wounded! “Leave the dead alone!”
“Mother, please save me…”
“Cluck, cluck, damn, I can’t die like this…”
The Reich Imperial Army, who had gained victory, pushed forward as if they would not miss this opportunity.
“We must kill at least one more of the foolish bastards of the Kingdom of Stockholm! If you want to win, push for it!”
“It’s good to be motivated, but I won’t forgive you for going outside the formation! Defend your position!”
“All troops move forward. “Don’t hesitate for even a second and stab him to death!”
The fierce attack of the Reich Imperial Army was inflicting considerable losses on the Stockholm Kingdom Army infantry, and the Imperial Army infantry was hoping that elites specialized in close combat, such as Pyeongon and two-handed swordsmen, would join the battle.
So, the battalion commanders, regiment commanders, and several division commanders fighting on the field requested permission to deliver a decisive blow.
Lieutenant General Peter Jaeger, who assumed the role of commander-in-chief of the Reich Army, did not accept the request.
“The enemy’s forces are more than twice that of our troops. And right now, we are only at the beginning. If we send out those who have requested this, the imperial army may be defeated.”
These soldiers, such as two-handed swordsmen with two-handed swords, single-armed soldiers, and other soldiers specialized in close combat who crawl under long spears and disturb the enemy’s lines, boast tremendous power in close combat.
Therefore, the request of the soldiers and officers fighting at the front was to support them so that they could be deployed in earnest and slaughter the enemy forces in front of them.
‘They are powerful, but if they are sent out, the battle will degenerate into a melee and the infantry’s formation will completely collapse. In that situation, if the reserve forces waiting behind the enemy are mobilized and attack, it is the end for our forces.’
For that reason, Lieutenant General Yeager waited.
As the battle became more and more intense, the commander of the Stockholm Kingdom Army thought that the Reich Imperial Army would gradually reach its physical limit as time passed and decided to take a gamble.
At this time, Marshal Władysław, Commander-in-Chief of the Stockholm Kingdom Army, was in a bad mood, as if it were burning.
“These Reich pigs are worse than dogs. “You evil bastard who wouldn’t be enough to rip out your intestines and turn them into imperial sausages!”
After venting his anger like that, the Marshal of the Stockholm Kingdom asked with a frown.
“What is the current situation? Close combat would have begun from the front now.”
“The momentum of the Reich Imperial Army is formidable. “Our soldiers are being pushed back.”
“Damn it… Captain Yount, what do you think we should do?”
To those words, General Yount, the commander of the 50,000-strong army in the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, responded.
“No matter how much Lieutenant General Yeager flies and crawls, the longer the battle lasts, the more disadvantageous it is for them since the difference in troops is more than twice that. Besides, didn’t you just listen? “The size of the Reich Imperial Reserve Corps is not even half that of ours.”
“When they get tired, we can send reserve units to the front line instead of the main unit that is currently fighting and replace the imperial army. As expected, you are amazing. “This is the insight of someone whom the Grand Duke of Warsaw cherishes.”
“This is too much praise. And the important thing is to kill the son of a bitch named Peter Yeager.”
“For the prosperity of both the Grand Duchy and the Kingdom of Stockholm, Lieutenant General Jaeger must be killed, even if it is not necessary to kill Captain Keitel.”
The two reached an agreement and gave orders to both the Stockholm Kingdom Army and the Warsaw Grand Duchy Army.
“The reserves will not be sent out yet. So, distribute some grain and water to the reserve soldiers so they can fill their stomachs.”
“Give the knights of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw some sustenance and rations of hay and barley for the horses to eat. “We will attack the enemy when digestion is roughly complete.”
It is a leisurely tactic that only the military with the advantage of military superiority can choose, and it will be the optimal operation for them to use.
The generals and staff officers of the Grand Duchy and Kingdom who heard of the operation carried out their duties while being deeply moved by their commander’s outstanding insight.
“Make sure to season the barley that the horses will eat with plenty of salt.”
“We need to make sure soldiers can eat quickly. So, boil porridge by adding salted meat to the grain powder. Then ration water.”
“Then, distribute the remaining plate armor worn by knights to those who will be at the forefront of the infantry reserve…”
“I don’t have time to do that, so cook grain porridge right away!”
As the Allied Headquarters of the Kingdom of Stockholm and the Grand Duchy of Warsaw were preparing to deploy their reserves, the battle on the front line slowly began to heat up.
“You Reich pigs! “I will rip out your intestines and turn them into sausages!”
“Let’s not fight cowardly, hiding behind a spear, but fight fair and square with our swords!”
“You bastards, you bastards who are worse than dogs! “Aren’t you tired?”
The soldiers of the Reich Empire fought in response, mixing all kinds of curses with each other, but with a difference in numbers that was nearly twice that of theirs, they slowly began to lose the tactical advantage they had.
The Stockholm Kingdom Army and the Reich Empire Army are engaged in a fierce offensive and defense battle, but the commanders of both armies felt it at the same time.
‘The opportunity to completely suppress the Reich Imperial Army is now.’
‘If I were Marshal Władysław of the Stockholm Kingdom Army, I would make the most of my chances here.’
Although they were two people on opposite sides, their views were completely identical.
Marshal Władysław said, pointing towards the direction of the Reich Imperial Army with the Marshal’s Peak of the Stockholm Kingdom Army.
“We will deploy all reserve forces! Order the knights to take a detour to the left and attack the enemy’s rear! “We must completely shake up the enemy troops!”
Not long after the order was issued, 20,000 knights of the Stockholm Kingdom Army and the Knights of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw all marched out, kicking up dust.
The reserve troops, who had eaten well and rested so far and had built up their stamina, also marched majestically, holding spears.
“It’s time to go help the main unit that fought well on our behalf! “Is everyone prepared?”
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“In place of our dead comrades, we will turn the entrails of the Reich Empire into rope!”
“Long live the Kingdom of Stockholm! Long live the Grand Duchy of Warsaw!”
Twenty minutes later, news reached Lieutenant General Jaeger that the knights and infantry of Warsaw and Stockholm were making major moves to change the situation.
The other officers around Lieutenant General Jaeger and even Captain Keitel felt a sense of crisis at the fact that an enemy twice as large was attacking with all their might…
“There is no need to be afraid or panic at all, Captain Keitel. The enemy has stepped on the trap. “What’s so scary about almost twice the number?”
Lieutenant General Yeager gave orders while brandishing his baton, symbolizing the commander’s authority.
“The division on the far right should install pre-made stakes on the right wing, and each unit should also install stakes at the rear to form a large cavalry formation. It will prevent enemy knights from entering without permission. Additionally, concentrate both two-handed swordsmen and elite troops on the front lines of your troops. “Soon, the knight and archer infantry divisions that were in ambush will come out.”
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