Wild North America 1846

The Tang Kingdom's heavy military groups were attacking from the north and south. Feeling that the American troops were in critical danger, General Sherman used a "feint".

On March 5th, the American Sherman Corps pretended to be encamped after advancing 17 kilometers. The entire army had eaten dinner before dark and everything was ready.

Suddenly at seven o'clock after nightfall, the entire army set off southward under starry night. By the time the cavalry division commander responsible for raids along the way arrived, the American camp was already deserted.

Being tricked out of thin air, Master Lin Feng was so angry that his face twisted, but he had no effective way to deal with it.

War horses are not suitable for large-scale battles at night. The visibility is poor at night. It is okay to attack the enemy camp with a few hundred war horses. Even if all of them are lost, it will not be a big deal. But if there are too many, it will not be enough.

this night

The U.S. military was surprisingly united and capable of action. At dawn, it traveled more than 30 kilometers south under starry night and arrived at the Garden City battlefield. Then it deployed its troops and began shelling, acting impatiently.

Starting from the early morning of March 6th

The U.S. Army and the Southern Corps launched a fierce artillery bombardment. The rumbling sound of artillery resounded throughout the world and lasted for more than 5 hours. At about 11:00 in the morning, the U.S. Army launched a large-scale assault.

The fight between trapped animals is especially fierce.

Sherman's Corps formed a charge formation of regimental-level infantry and repeatedly attacked the Southern Corps' positions.

Even though the battlefield was littered with corpses, piled up layer after layer, Sherman's regiment still launched a fierce attack regardless of casualties, and finally broke through the flank positions guarded by the Southerners at about 3:20 in the afternoon, and killed them like a tide.

In battle, they were afraid of their teammates. The Confederate militia's weakness was seized by the enemy, and they violently attacked this point, which finally led to the collapse of the front line.

As a last resort, the Southern Corps retreated about 2.6 kilometers to the next parapet position. The commander, Lieutenant General Tian Mantun, saw the ferocious offensive of the Sherman Corps and knew that this was the final act of madness, so he sent troops to dig new positions in the rear.

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In the fierce battle on day 1

The Sherman Corps paid a heavy price of about 11,000 casualties before seizing the first parapet position. Such an attack momentum could never be sustained.

If you want a position, then give it to him. Anyway, it is easy to dig a chest trench position. If you lose it in front, you can build it in the back. It depends on how many positions the Sherman Army can capture?

In the first day of fighting, the Southern Corps suffered only more than 1,300 casualties, of which less than 500 officers and soldiers were killed. All injured soldiers were sent to the rear for treatment in an orderly manner. After recovering from their injuries, they returned to the army as veterans who had experienced bloody battles.

On the other hand, the Southerners lost more than 3,900 people. Especially when the Northern Army attacked, they chased and killed the Southerners and caused chaos in the Southern camp. About 2,000 people fell on the ground.

Compared with these fierce Northern soldiers who had experienced bloody battles, the Southerners who took to the battlefield full of hatred had a huge gap in terms of combat experience, hand-to-hand combat and company combat organization.

Once out of position protection, the field battle will be lost.

On the other hand, the soldiers of the Southern Corps of the Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty were quite different. As soon as the flank position was lost, they quickly retreated and organized a resolute resistance with infantry companies as units to cover the retreat of their comrades on the position.

The Yankees who rushed up like crazy fell like wheat under the rain of bullets. The charging road was full of corpses. They could only watch the Tang Kingdom troops retreating in an orderly manner, but they were still unable to rush into the camp.

Have a free-for-all.

At this moment

This reflects the biggest difference between a well-trained army and a militia full of revenge. In the army of the Tang Kingdom, well-trained officers and sergeants knew how to organize soldiers to fight in any difficult combat environment.

The entire army is like an emotionless killing machine. No matter in trouble or adversity, it continues to output high-efficiency killings. Even a platoon and a company know what to do in times of chaos?

Facing the Yankees who were charging forward in black, the soldiers calmly, under the command of the officers, harvested lives with a steady and dense rain of bullets, and covered the retreat with each other, showing a high degree of obedience and discipline, which made Tian Mantun

The lieutenant general was particularly satisfied.

"...

This is not enough. The pressure exerted on the Easterners is not enough. We must launch an assault at night and mix the troops together for a big melee. We have no time." General Sherman shouted loudly with his eyes red,

It strongly encouraged the combat morale of US military generals.

now is the critical moment

The leading troops of the Northern Colorado Army marching south have already exchanged fire with the American blocking troops staying in the rear. They are less than 30 kilometers away from the Garden City battlefield and can be reached in one day.

And tomorrow

The swarming Colorado Legion soldiers are pressing down on the border. The U.S. blocking force only has more than 10,000 people. There is a more than 90% chance that it will not be able to stop the attack of the army and can only be temporarily delayed.

In other words, at the earliest tomorrow night and at the latest the morning of the day after tomorrow, the main force of the Colorado Corps heading south will arrive at the Garden City battlefield and launch a north-south pincer attack on the Sherman Corps in the encirclement.

It's like a walnut sandwiched between two hammers. It shatters into pieces with a "poof...".

Every time he thought of this terrible prospect, General Sherman became more and more crazy. His bloodshot eyes stared at Major General Taman and said in a decisive tone;

"General Taman, I ask you to mobilize all your elite forces, regardless of the cost or sacrifice, to break through the two positions in front of me overnight and open a way out for the regiment. Can you do it?"

"Your Excellency, General, Taman will personally lead the elite regiment to fight all night long and open a way out for the regiment." Major General Taman answered without hesitation, and the look of madness in his eyes became more intense.

Everyone here knows;

The Sherman Corps invaded the South and committed many evil deeds. The Southerners hated them so much that they wanted to eat their flesh, drink their blood, and sleep on their skin. If they fell into the hands of the Southerners, it would be worse than death.

Instead of doing this, it is better to fight to the death!

Major General Tamman's unit is the elite of the entire Hillman Corps. They were not willing to use it during the more than three months of siege of Vicksburg. They are really precious.

This is the power of General Sherman to suppress the situation. Now it's time to jump over the wall. He doesn't care about preserving his strength. He will rush out tonight.

At about nine o'clock in the evening

On the battlefield of Haden City, artillery roared and shouts of killing resounded throughout the world. Lieutenant General Tian Mantun, who was standing on the third line of defense, had a stern look on his face. Bad news kept coming from the fighting on the second line of defense ahead.

Due to the incident during the day, the Southern Corps no longer trusted these pig teammates of the Confederate States, so the entire second line of defense was garrisoned by American Confederate soldiers, with a total strength of about 17,000.

Behind the second defensive line, about 2.2 kilometers away, is the third defensive line. This defensive line is entirely garrisoned by the Southern Corps, and is stationed with more than 13,000 people from the strongest ace Snow Mountain Division.

Behind the Snow Mountain Division, the urgently constructed fourth line of defense has generally taken shape, and will be garrisoned by more than 20,000 soldiers from the United States and the Allied Powers, forming a step-by-step defense pattern.

The construction of the fifth defensive line has not yet started. Looking at the fierce battle in front of him, Lieutenant General Tian Mantun frowned and said helplessly; "Pass my order, the rear reserve team will not rest tonight, mobilize and prepare for construction."

The fifth line of defense, the Yankees are going to jump over the wall in a hurry."

"As you command, sir."

"The Snow Mountain Division on the defensive line is ready to fight at any time. It is estimated that the Southerners will not be able to resist for long and will be defeated soon." Lieutenant General Tian Mantun shook his head helplessly. These pig teammates were too weak. He could only count on the South.

The Corps' own strength.

Therefore, Lieutenant General Tian Mantun raised his voice and ordered again: "Convey the strict order of the regiment; any troops that flee head-on will be regarded as enemy troops and will be killed. They will never be allowed to attack our positions."

"As you command, Your Excellency."

The order was issued quickly, and there was a sound of weapons "clicking" on the position. The soldiers made a final inspection of the weapons and equipment before the battle, loaded them with bullets, and lined up the heavy machine gun positions with long magazines in preparation for battle.

After a while

I heard exclamations coming from the position; "The Southerners have been defeated..."

"Light the fire and prepare everyone to fight."

After the order was issued, piles of bonfires were lit along the front line of more than ten kilometers long. These bonfires sprinkled with gasoline burned fiercely, dispelling the darkness of the night and taking pictures of the Confederate soldiers who had fled from the front line.

’s clear.

The Southern Army, which totaled 17,000 people on the second line of defense, occupies a geographical advantage, was defeated in just three and a half hours, and fled across the mountains and plains. It was really speechless.

Before the battle, there were repeated orders that the fleeing soldiers would never be allowed to attack the position head-on. All soldiers must retreat in an orderly manner from both sides. This is because multiple machine gun positions are set up on both sides, which can effectively suppress any chaos.

But from a practical perspective

The execution ability of the Confederate soldiers was so poor. They were frightened by the fierceness of the Yankees, and they all ran backwards. This was the shortest straight-line distance. The defeated soldiers just wanted to escape to a safe area as soon as possible.

What should you do if you run to both sides and are overtaken?

"Order; heavy machine gun warning fire!"

After the order was given, several heavy machine guns raised their muzzles and fired out a magazine with "click, click, click... click, click, click...", which was a serious warning;

The defeated troops continued to attack the frontal positions and killed them without mercy!

Many southern soldiers were awakened by the heavy machine guns. They hesitated and had to run to both sides in panic. They were afraid of being beaten to death by their own people.

However, more defeated soldiers still ran away regardless, losing all their guns and everything else they could throw away, just so as not to affect their escape.

"Ready, shoot..."

Under the command of the commander, a dense volley of gunfire suddenly erupted on the position. The defeated soldiers who rushed in front were shaken by the rain of bullets and fell to the ground one after another.

After several rounds of firing, many corpses fell scattered in front of the position. At this time, the defeated soldiers from the south, shrouded in fear, screamed in fright and ran to both sides.

At the end of the dark line of sight, the dense attack array of the Yankees was already pressing forward. Under the moonlight, the spears were stabbing like a forest, full of strong murderous intent.

See this scene

Lieutenant General Tian Mantun sighed softly and looked up at the shining moon. He felt as if it was covered with a blood-colored gauze, and he could smell the strong smell of blood at the end of his nose.

This night will be a night of killing.

On the third defensive position is the ace Snow Mountain Division. The Corps has assigned a heavy machine gun battalion to strengthen it, and four artillery regiments provide fire support. The firepower is unprecedentedly powerful and fierce.

After retreating here, Lieutenant General Tian Mantun was not prepared to continue retreating. Instead, he wanted to confront the enemy face to face to see whose fist was stronger?

"Order the artillery to prepare and fire at full speed."

Give an order

The sound of artillery rumbled, piercing the dark night and slamming into the designated area ahead. The strong impact of the explosion tore the attacking US soldiers into pieces. The flying fragments caused large areas of damage, and the dazzling fiery red light flashed one after another.

, turning the front into a death hell.

Under the coverage of intensive artillery fire, the US military's group attack caused heavy casualties. The steady volley of gun attacks continued to harvest human lives. This heavy attack that the Sherman Corps had planned for a long time hit the steel plate with one kick, kicking all the ankles.

Broken.

midnight

After the retreat of the Northern Army, there was a gloomy mist. Major General Taman was torn into pieces in the artillery fire. More than half of his elite regiment was killed or wounded, with nearly 7,500 casualties. Basically, he lost the ability to fight again.

This made General Sherman crazy with distress. This elite force was a strong force forged in four years of bloody battles. It was not afraid of any difficulties and had a tough and fierce fighting style. It had always been the only way for the Hillman Corps to break through difficulties.

Who would have thought that tonight's battle would result in half casualties without even seeing the enemy's face. Major General Taman was torn into parts by artillery fire, and his body was not even recovered. How could it be more than "tragic"?

"We can't give up. We have to continue the attack. Giving up means death. Are you willing to fall into the hands of the Southerners?" General Sherman's bloodshot and crazy eyes scanned the senior officers, with a threatening and threatening tone.

Extreme pressure.

At this time, the officers had no way out, and they all expressed their willingness to fight General Sherman to the end, and no one said no.

No one is stupid. If you object at this time, you will be the first to die.

After more than an hour of silence

The U.S. military took advantage of the bonfire to gradually extinguish, and once again organized heavy troops to press forward, approaching the defense line under the cover of night.

Unexpectedly, the Tang Kingdom's army was well prepared and lit one spare bonfire after another, dispelling the darkness of the night again. This made General Sherman so angry that he almost vomited blood.

These spare bonfires are not conspicuous in the night. If they are not lit, people will mistake them for a bush and weed, but they are just more lush.

The soldiers who lit the bonfire ran back quickly, fell down on the ground when they heard the gunfire, and then rolled and crawled back to their positions, only to laugh wildly for the rest of their lives.

Just for this one achievement, you can get a fourth-class military merit.

The rumble of artillery sounded again, but it was significantly sparser compared to the last time. The artillery ammunition of the Southern Corps was not in unlimited supply, so it was necessary to use it sparingly.

The experienced General Sherman was keenly aware of this, and immediately became energetic and ordered the army to launch a wave of attacks...