Arc of Gunfire

September 27, United Kingdom, the 1st Parachute Division.

Division Commander Sean put down the battle plan in his hand and looked at his officers above the platoon level.

The "officers" of the 1st Parachute Division are at the lowest level of the platoon, so this is all the officers of the entire parachute division, and below that are only non-commissioned officers.

Sean: "Any questions?"

A major raised his hand.

Sean: "Just ask directly."

Major: "Why not wait until the rainy season in the low-lying countries is over before airdropping, so that at least there will be enough solid ground in the swamp."

Sean scratched his cheek awkwardly: "Well... you should ask Marshal Rokossov of Ant. He advanced too fast, making our Prime Minister Leonard uneasy."

"And then he sent us to die?" another officer asked.

Sean: "It's not like we're sending ourselves to die. We'll kill a lot of Plossoms. As long as we kill one Plossom, we'll have contributed to this world war, and the United Kingdom will remember you."

At this time, someone said, "But we're the Army, we don't even have a royal title."

Everyone laughed.

Sean also laughed. Ten seconds later, he frowned, "Although we don't have a royal title, we're soldiers, aren't we? Of course, given the nature of this mission, I asked Colonel George, a military doctor, to make preparations. You just need to go to him now, and you can get a dysentery diagnosis and stay in the hospital without participating in the airdrop.

"After all, we can't let a person who leaks shit all day get on the plane. The smell is too bad."

The officers looked at each other.

Finally, a colonel stood up on behalf of everyone: "Take us, Sean. Killing a Plossom is enough. If you come back alive, promise us that you'll elect the prime minister and then kill these damn politicians."

Sean: "I'm afraid you can't be the prime minister. We have to learn from the Ants. "

Everyone laughed again.

Someone said: "That requires the cooperation of the navy. They have to drive Rodney into the Thames and aim the cannons at Fleet Street. But, you know, they will be blocked by London Bridge."

Everyone laughed even more happily.

Suddenly, Sean slapped the table: "Okay! Gentlemen, I think when future historians write the history of the war, our United Kingdom probably won't have much face. Even if there is face, it will all be taken by the people of Komanda.

"Whatever unit they are reorganized into in the future, they will be regarded as the elite of the United Kingdom.

"Now, there is an opportunity in front of us. We all know that this unfortunate battle is unlikely to succeed, but if we play with momentum and eliminate enough Plosson devils, future war historians will record us.

"They may call us Red Devils, and our red berets will become a symbol of glory."

Sean stopped and looked around the room.

Finally, he concluded with this sentence: "Of course, Colonel George will continue to wait until tonight before boarding the plane. We will not let the guy who leaks shit get on the plane."

Everyone laughed.

Everyone knew that no one would go to Colonel George.

Not because of loyalty to the dying empire, but because they couldn't let their comrades die alone.

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Also on September 27, Peanuttown, the capital of the United States.

The door opened, and the president's security assistant came forward to report: "It's started."

President Luo took off his glasses and made a cross on his chest: "God bless these kids, and I hope God can forgive us sinners who sent them to death. This is for the greater good."

The Secretary of State followed the security assistant in and asked directly: "Then how about we set the meeting time on October 15th, and the location will be Thebes. We can also visit the city in the sand after the meeting."

President Luo: "Is it the city discovered by Dr. Jones?"

"Yes. When the Plosson army was in Mamluk, they sent a small team there to look for some ancient circle characters. Dr. Jones has uprooted them."

"Very good. That's it. The unfortunate attack on October 15th should have been concluded." President Luo leaned back on the back of the wheelchair, "Leonard's voice in the meeting will be greatly reduced. This is the meaning of sacrifice."

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October 12, Balkan Peninsula, Sarajevo.

Wang Zhong got out of the plane, stood on the gangway, and looked at the city in the distance.

He remembered the famous movie line: "I found Walter. What? Who is he? Look, this city is called Walter!"

The leader of the local guerrillas was waiting for Wang Zhong at the gangway. He looked very much like Walter in the movie that Wang Zhong was familiar with.

Now Walter not only had to defend Sarajevo, but also the South Anglo-Arabian Union.

Wang Zhong got off the gangway, shook the man's hand, and asked: "Should I call you Walter or Tiger?"

The other party smiled: "They are all my code names. It is said that the secular court has outstanding intelligence capabilities, but I didn't expect it to be so outstanding. How many secular spies are around me?"

Wang Zhong: "Not spies, but comrades."

He put his arm around "Walter's" shoulder: "You are also a comrade. You will feel the warmth of spring here."

"Walter": "You have indeed given us a lot of help. If your Southern Front Army had not severely attacked the enemy's forces, we would not have been able to liberate this city at such a small cost. Come on, the whole city The city welcomes you.”

Wang Zhong: "Shouldn't it be to welcome His Majesty the Tsar?"

"Oh, of course, His Majesty the Tsar is also very welcome." "Walter" quickly added.

Olga walked down the gangway and stood behind Wang Zhong: "I'm wondering, should I get off the plane first?"

Wang Zhong: "I'll get off the plane first to make sure it's safe, Your Majesty. Let me introduce to you, this is Comrade Walter, the leader of the entire Nanan Rav guerrillas."

"Hello, His Majesty the Tsar, welcome to your arrival."

Olga pouted: "I'm still the marshal's sister, shouldn't I get a warmer welcome?"

"Walter" immediately smiled: "You are the marshal's sister. I didn't know. We warmly welcome you, Miss Olga."

Olga giggled: "That's pretty much it."

At this time, Vasily ran down from the plane and whispered to Wang Zhong: "The telegram just decoded, Operation Market Orchard has failed. The 1st Parachute Division of the United Kingdom that airdropped to seize the bridge in Angelio has just abandoned the bridge and all important Equip yourself, disband on the spot and join the resistance organization.”

Wang Zhong: "Disband on the spot? What about the airborne divisions of the United States?"

"The 101st Division that parachuted to the first bridge basically did not experience any fierce fighting. The 82nd Division at the second bridge had just completed its breakout and joined the corresponding 30th Army."

Wang Zhong: "How many kilometers did they advance?"

"57 kilometers." Vasily grinned, "less than one-fifth of the original plan."

Wang Zhong: "Don't laugh. Those soldiers who died were all soldiers who fought with us against Proson. They were Davarixi. Olga, I think you should send a message to condemn the incompetence who made this brainless plan." generals, and the incompetent politicians who forced them to make this plan.”

Olga: "Okay, leave it to me."

"Walter" looked back and forth at Wang Zhong and Olga in horror.

Vasily noticed his expression, smiled evilly, and said with his mouth: "You will not be surprised in the future."

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Leonard grabbed the power supply from his chief secretary's hand, crumpled it into a piece of paper and threw it into the trash can.

"This is Rokosov's handiwork! I know it! He is laughing at us! Damn Ike, and the United States Army! The friendly forces are in trouble, and they are not moving at all! They should not launch an attack on the Prosens, even though Is it possible to contain some forces?”

Chief Secretary: "They attacked."

"They attacked?"

"Yes, the casualties are still very heavy. I don't think there is any way to blame them. The Prosens seem... quite capable of fighting."

Leonard paced back and forth in the room for about five minutes before he stopped and said angrily: "If the Proscenians are still capable of fighting, why don't they stop Rokossov?"

Chief Secretary: "They blocked it. Rokossov has not advanced for more than a month. He is currently only consolidating his position."

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"That's because he's out of supplies! I mean, why didn't the Prosans stop Rokossov and let him take back Melania's capital? In that case, the Prossans could We can accuse the Ants of just showing up when they start killing people!

"If this continues, it is not impossible for us to make peace with Proson!"

The chief secretary finally couldn't stand it anymore: "I don't think our citizens will support peace with the Prossens. Many people's relatives and friends died in the air raids of the Prossins."

At this moment, a strange roar came from outside.

An air raid siren blares, followed by the flash of an explosion that shines through the curtains of the prime minister's office.

The explosion was long overdue.

Chief Secretary: "I think there are now many more people who support the extermination of Proson. They will support the members of their constituencies and demand that the war be carried out to the end."

Leonard picked up his pipe: "A real politician should not only think about votes, but should think about what is good for the empire. Keeping a weakened Prossen is best for the United Kingdom!

"Only in this way can we tie the Carolingians to our chariots and counterbalance the steamroller of the northeast."

Chief Secretary: "Do you want me to include this in the memorandum of the Thebes meeting?"

"No! Are you crazy? This shouldn't leave this office! Let alone the Ant people know about it."

Chief Secretary: "Okay. Also, is there any change in the itinerary for today's departure?"

"No." Leonard sat down and sighed, "Now that the matter is over, we can only see if I can gain some benefits for the empire."

At this moment, the confidential secretary came in with a telegram: "Urgent telegram from Siris. Siris' army was routed thousands of miles away, and the Fuso Empire opened the way to Tangtai."

Leonard was overjoyed: "What? So aren't we the most embarrassed? Great, how many Meyers have we advanced?"

"35.4 Prime Minister Meyer."

"Okay, 36 miles! How many miles did Siris retreat?"

"1490 Meyer, Prime Minister."

"Hahahahaha!" Leonard laughed heartily, "Is the plane ready? I'll take off right now!"

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Wang Zhong received the telegram of the Siris defeat on the plane.

He couldn't help but hold his forehead.

It's embarrassing, so embarrassing.

Wait, when I get to Thebes, can I meet that bald guy? Wait for me to give him a big slap.

I thought the Fusang Empire in this time and space was beaten so badly that even Li Mei's barbecue started in advance, so it wouldn't be such a embarrassment. I didn't expect it.

Vasily: "Marshal, what's wrong with you?"

Wang Zhong: "I'm fine."

Olga put her face on Wang Zhong's shoulder: "Is it because of Seris? You look very sad and a little angry."

"Thank you for your description. I know how I feel at this moment."

Olga: "This meeting should discuss the war against the Fuso Empire after the war with Prosen is over, right? At that time, we will draw out the best soldiers and fight harder, right?"

Wang Zhong: "Of course, I will certainly draw out the best soldiers. The Fuso Army will know what the iron army forged in the purgatory of the Eastern Front is. And we will land on their island, collapse every **ist idiot, and then demolish and burn the toilet in Kudanzaka."

Vassily said excitedly: "This way, Fuso will also become a secular country, right? Wait a minute, what is Kudanzaka? What toilet?"

Wang Zhong said a Japanese romanization, and Vasily didn't react just now.

"You'll know when we land in Fuso Empire."

Olga: "But, will President Luo allow it?"

Wang Zhong: "President Luo will, he knows the big picture."

But he doesn't have much time.

Wang Zhong: "So we have to fight faster and try to land in Fuso Empire in March next year. And we have to finalize the matter at this meeting."

That's right, persuade Luo to give up the atomic bomb, don't give Fuso Empire a chance to pretend to be a victim, land in Fuso, clean up the poisonous blood accumulated in this country since the Meiji Restoration, and turn it into a normal country.

The ultimate goal is-

Wang Zhong seemed to see the exciting option at the end of a national policy line in Hearts of Iron IV.

Wang Zhong: "I've thought of the name of the operation, it's called climbing Naroda Peak."

Vassily: "Why this mountain?"

Wang Zhong: "Saint Andrew told me in a dream that the operation would go smoothly if it was called this name."

The pilot's voice came from the loudspeaker: "We've arrived in Thebes! We can see the airport!"

Wang Zhong quickly leaned on the window and looked down.

An ancient city stands tall in the yellow sand.

Wang Zhong: "Wait a minute, this ancient city looks like it has mummies?"

Vasily: "Ah, it seems that two years ago, the Proson people did send a task force here to find mummies, but they were defeated by Dr. Indiana Jones. It's amazing that this doctor defeated an entire Proson motorized force."

Wang Zhong: ???