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Chapter 20 The Wolf Hunt One

June 1831, outside Fort Putnam.

Sean personally led half of the Civil Defense Force and began an armed march. This will become the beginning of the tradition of the Genoa Civil Defense Force.

At this time, the scorching summer has arrived, the sun is shining hotly on people's faces, the water in the body is almost dried up, and a layer of gray salt flowers hangs on everyone's back.

Sean was fully armed like the soldiers and marched on foot.

For this march training, Sean made careful preparations and prepared completely according to the state of war.

He even asked Nelson to lead the 300 people he originally brought from Vichy Town to act as simulated imaginary enemies, constantly harassing and attacking.

In seven days, the Civil Defense Force only marched 120 kilometers. Although this was already impressive in the eyes of the officers, especially under the endless harassment methods of Nelson and others, the Civil Defense Force had to stop and try to show off their tactics.

Such as destroying bridges, blocking traffic, destroying water sources, and even poisoning.

Nelson's motley crew of men worked hard because the group, composed mostly of Vichy militiamen and patrolmen, received an extra paycheck that was paid by the day.

If their methods are not ruthless enough to make the Civil Defense Force feel uncomfortable, Sean will deduct their salary.

The officers and soldiers of the Civil Defense Force were exhausted because every time they had just driven the annoying mosquitoes out of their tents at night and were about to lie down, the night raid alarm would sound.

The rifles, which were only loaded with gunpowder but not lead bullets, sprayed fire in the night, and the choking smell of gunpowder made the soldiers suddenly feel that this was a real war.

When the soldiers had just finished breakfast the next day and were preparing to line up to set off, the enemy troops suddenly came from their hiding place on horseback. They were poking at the crowd with wooden sticks wrapped in rags and lime.

The officers and non-commissioned officers shouted loudly, worked hard to maintain the army, and then surrounded or drove away the enemy cavalry with rows of bayonets.

The most difficult thing is when it rains heavily and the roads are muddy. The soldiers not only have to march as usual despite the heavy rain, but they also have to protect the supplies accompanying the army, especially gunpowder.

Although the flintlock rifles in the hands of the soldiers have excellent rainproof covers, in heavy rain, after firing the first shot, the rifles in their hands often become fire sticks. Sean stipulated that his subordinates must fight for

There was a chance to fire a second shot, but this was difficult to do. The soldiers could only pull out their bayonets, put them on the barrels of their guns, and charge forward.

After finally driving away the imaginary enemy, the officers and soldiers were exhausted when they arrived at the next camp, and non-combat attrition occurred.

This infantry consisting of five companies, under these tests, gradually became familiar with the opponent's tricky methods, and the officers and soldiers gradually became more organized in dealing with them, completely losing the panic they had when they first left Patram Fort.

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Sometimes Sean would suddenly order the troops to defend on the spot several times within half a day, build a defense line, and train the troops' reaction capabilities.

The hardest part at this time is the artillery company, which must advance to both sides of the infantry in a horizontal formation while the infantry is forming in horizontal formation.

When the commander gave the command of "arrange artillery", the gunner quickly unhooked the front vehicle and turned the artillery towards the enemy. Each artillery was arranged in a battle formation about 8 meters apart. At the same time, the ammunition truck must also be placed at the rear according to regulations.

At 30 meters, it must be methodical and meticulous.

Although the advancement of horizontal formations can quickly bring artillery into battle and greatly save preparation time, due to the limitations of field terrain, artillery officers need to make quick judgments on the conversion between horizontal formations and columns in a very short period of time based on actual battlefield conditions, and make decisions.

Correct command.

At the same time, you must also pay attention to the movement routes and safety issues of vehicles, horses and personnel when quickly deploying artillery positions. These details are far from being encountered on the training ground, and can only be encountered in unfamiliar places in the wild.

As an extension of the military training center, after dinner, soldiers in each class must review their daily marching and combat experiences under the leadership of non-commissioned officers.

At the same time, as a rule, Sean and the officers also randomly joined a small group to study together.

This is the reason why Sean can accurately call most of the soldiers in the Civil Defense Force by name. The officers are also familiar with and understand each other in such small groups. Sean dares to say that he can exchange his officers with each other.

A position where they can quickly become familiar with their new team.

He does not expect every officer to become a military strategist, nor does he expect every soldier to become a military king, but it is necessary to be able to clearly understand his responsibilities in different situations and accurately understand orders from superiors.

Sometimes Sean feels that he is a little nervous. He wonders whether the great generals in the past or present life were as cautious as him before they became famous in World War I. But after they became famous, could they take it easy?

Sean didn't know it, but after a unit of the Civil Defense Force experienced seven days of hell-like long-distance training, its mental temperament changed.

After two days of repairs at Fort Putnam, Sean took the other half of the officers and soldiers out for marching exercises, and this was repeated until the end of July.

After two and a half months of intense training, Sean decided to let the officers and soldiers of the Civil Defense Force relax a little, but it was too much. Even Sean himself was a little overwhelmed. Recently, he was very angry and had blisters at the corners of his mouth.

If you want to set an example, you can only hold on to maintain your so-called authority.

At Fort Putnam, in addition to the three hours of serious line formation training that is required every morning, there is an all-round training once a week, sometimes interspersed with shooting and bayonet training, and the soldiers are allowed to move freely every afternoon.

The so-called free activities are for them to play football on the playground. This is a sports activity "invented" by Sean to distract and consume the excess energy of these young soldiers.

By this time, order had already been restored in Northern Genoa. Perhaps the frequent marches and exercises of the Civil Defense Force made the local residents feel safe.

There are even fewer country gangsters and scoundrels - because they are all "invited" by Sean to repair Fort Putnam.

This military fortress was built at the end of the Fourth Empire. It is a typical hexagonal fortress, but it has never blocked the northern army.

That afternoon, it started to rain again. Summer here is always hot and rainy. There were still many soldiers playing football in the rain. They seemed to enjoy the feeling of running in the rain.

"Villar, tell me, even though it's still summer, you have to be careful of these energetic guys getting cold in the rain."

Sean stood on the commanding heights of Fort Putnam and turned around to give instructions. Herbert Wells and Villar Perosa stood beside him, one on the left and one on the right.

"Commander, please rest assured that the bathroom in the barracks has hot water 24 hours a day." Chief of Staff Perosa replied.

"The treatment of our Genoa Civil Defense Force is probably the best in the country." Deputy Commander Wells said with a smile.

"But we still need a victory to prove that we are worthy of such treatment, right? All officers and soldiers should know that our daily expenses are real money paid by the Genoese people. Defending Genoa is ourselves. This is who we are.

The only reason to be a soldier." Sean said.

Although military expenditures are paid for by the rich, in the final analysis they are paid by the people, Sean said in his heart.

At this moment, Sean is also a member of the rich or privileged class.

Those rebel parties claim to overthrow the monarchy, destroy privileges, not pay taxes or perform military service, and build a utopia that may never exist.

These loud slogans have really confused many civilians, especially the poor proletarians.

But in fact, what did they do? They robbed all the wealth they saw, maybe it was just a hoe in a farmer's home, maybe it was just the last bag of rations, and then drove the unarmed women and children towards the crown prince's army

Advance.

"Indeed!" Wells said sternly, "The war in Saint Nuve has entered a critical moment. We have received an order asking us to respond from Otter Mountain. This is an order from the Crown Prince."

"Yes, this is the crown prince's order. It is because of his previous orders that we suffered two defeats." Sean said, he patted his deputy on the shoulder, "It seems that you are very confident."

"I think our current state is not comparable to that of three months ago, and we have conducted special training based on the characteristics of werewolves or rebels. I am very confident in this." Wells said.

Sean knew that his officers were dissatisfied. They were still brooding over the two humiliating defeats in the past few years.

Sean is very satisfied with this mentality of revenge and unwillingness to admit defeat. This proves that the previous high-intensity training is effective and allows them to regain some confidence.

If the Civil Defense Force is still in mourning at this time, Sean may have to think about his options as soon as possible and find a reason to quit - such as depression or something.

"Very good. But we must have a principle, which is what I said in the lecture, we must despise the enemy strategically, but pay attention to the enemy tactically. In the past three months, in addition to training the army, we have also

We have not relaxed our reconnaissance and intelligence collection on the enemy. What is standing in front of us is not just a mountain, but a werewolf.

So far we know very little about werewolves. But the brutality of werewolves is well known. In Genoa alone, more than 2,000 people have been captured or killed by werewolves. Not to mention that our Genoa is just a southern province where werewolves occasionally visit.

There are countless crimes committed by werewolves north of the Ultra Mountains, and they all must be paid for with blood.

If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince needs us to cross the Otter Mountains to kick the rebels in the butt, then we must first face the werewolves. I even think the werewolves are a serious problem, because as long as they stay in the Otter Mountains for a day, we will not be able to recover.

Connect with the north by land. Without driving the werewolves back to the west, we will not be able to carry out normal economic and trade activities." Sean said.

"But werewolves are more adapted to mountain warfare than we are. We can't take advantage of our numbers and firepower in the mountains and forests." Perosa said, "Even if they are defeated at the first touch, as long as they hide in the dense forest, there is nothing we can do.

Once you enter the dense forest, it may be their world."

"Herbert, you are right. We cannot use our own shortcomings to attack our opponent's strengths. Therefore, it is best for us to draw the werewolves out and fight on the battlefield of our choice. You and Villar, and

Staff officers, please discuss this carefully." Sean said.

"yes!"


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