The demon bats hit by anti-aircraft guns rolled and fell. Because of their low altitude, these flying giant beasts did not die immediately. They opened their mouths full of fangs, flapped their broken wings, and began to struggle and crawl on the ground.
Then, such beasts were soon beaten into pieces by machine gun bullets. The bullets of the human soldiers were so fierce that they were like raindrops, shooting at every monster that could move its body.
However, those demons with powerful magic and the ability to use barriers began to approach the defensive positions stationed by humans little by little. It was difficult for individual weapons to penetrate these targets at a distance of 150 meters.
Some of the demon beasts are as high as three meters. They are stout and carry heavy shields. The shields are also engraved with magic inscriptions, and they are like tanks. They cover the advancement of the demon infantry behind them. Compared with the magic legions of the puppet empire,
It's even more effective.
These infantrymen holding huge shields moved forward step by step. From time to time, they were blown to pieces by landmines or directly blown into pieces by artillery shells. However, they still pushed forward tenaciously. In their view, the human position was already close.
So close.
A rocket dispersed above the heads of these demon soldiers, scattering countless small bombs. Then these bombs fell within the demon's phalanx, blooming into countless flowers formed by flames.
From a long distance, the cluster bombs of Ailanthil had a very good ground-clearing effect, and many demon soldiers were drowned in the explosion by such bombs.
But right in front, those huge shield monsters were still getting closer to the human defensive position.
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In the busy but surprisingly orderly headquarters of the 15th Army, civilian officers and combat staff are paying attention to the entire battlefield.
"It's similar to the tactics of the main force of the Puppet Empire that the 1st Army encountered. Compared to them, the devil's combat effectiveness seems to be stronger." Staring at the map in front of him, the old general Medias said with a solemn expression.
He did not expect that the opponent's attack in the first stage would be so sharp. Although he had estimated that the demon's combat power would be about the same as that of the main force of the puppet empire, he still took a chance.
After all, his 15th Army was not the battle-hardened and elite 1st Army. Facing a well-matched opponent alone, he was also worried that his troops would be defeated instantly and serious problems would arise.
You must know that behind him is the essence of the empire's industry. Not to mention the factory and dock in Ferry City, Mayne behind him is also lined with factories and many armaments companies.
Mayne looked back. That was the capital of the empire, Seris City. If something went wrong here and Seris City was attacked. At that time, as a commander, Medias felt that he was really not worthy of death.
Cherish.
"The information on these demon troops is completely useless! The opponent did not use low-level creatures like demon dogs, but higher-level demons!" A staff officer threw away the report in his hand and sighed with a depressed look.
The low-level demon information previously collected in Gray Ken is destined to not play any obvious role in this battle. Except that the overwhelming demon bats are recorded demons, the combat troops invested by the devil are completely different from Gray Ken.
Ken's combat forces are different.
"You really took care of us! You mobilized such a powerful force right from the start!" Next to the staff officer, another officer guarded the sand table and pushed the demon troops on the beach forward based on the report.
"This is the first time we have seen those demon warships on the coastline. They have magical attacks that can cover our positions... causing a lot of trouble for our defense line." The commander of the artillery unit said equally depressed.
"The second round of rocket launcher salvo is ready!" an officer reported loudly in the distance.
"Let the armored forces counterattack in advance! The dispersed 201st Tank Division enters the battle! Also, push the self-propelled anti-aircraft guns forward! Let them shoot flatly to support the defense line!" The old general ordered while pressing the inappropriately long sword on his waist.
"But...if the other side invests more air forces, we will..." the staff officer reminded Medias.
"Tell the Air Force to increase their efforts to suppress the demonic air targets on the front line! There is no other way." Medias said fiercely with a tigerish face.
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"Dive! Dive!" Over the battlefield, the Il-2 attack planes rushing to the front line were loaded with bombs. At the height of the clouds, one by one, their wings were tilted and they began to rapidly lower their altitude. These wings were painted with golden eagle emblems.
The Airan Hill plane roared from the sky and began to attack the ant-like demons at its feet.
They joined the battlefield and used their 30mm cannons to massacre the Demon troops on the battlefield. Dozens of Il-2 attack aircraft flew past the Demon's phalanx, leaving bloody paths within the phalanx.
Then, more attack aircraft joined in this massacre feast. The first three Il-2 attack aircraft flew past the Demon, but the fourth attack aircraft had a huge Demon Bat hanging on it.
The plane finally broke into pieces and crashed into the crowd of demons, and the explosion emitted a dazzling light of fire.
Not all fighter jets can fire and attack calmly, and the demon troops are also desperately trying to prevent these human aircraft from massacring their own friendly forces. However, they still have no effect, and very few Il-2 attack aircraft were shot down.
However, the desperate attacks of these demon bats still prevented some attack aircraft from dropping bombs, which relieved the pressure on the ground troops.
Next to this ball of fire, bombs dropped by IL-2 attack planes exploded one after another, drowning the densely packed demon soldiers who were shouting at the sky.
It's a pity that these temporarily transferred IL-2 attack aircraft are all old-fashioned aircraft from the World War II era. After all, the ammunition they can carry is limited. After a few minutes of assault, they ran out of ammunition and had to return early.
Leave the battlefield.
There are too many targets on the ground worthy of attack by these attack aircraft. Although these fighter pilots have tried their best to save ammunition, they are still forced to keep firing until they use up all the ammunition they carry.
P-51 Mustang fighter jets also joined the ranks to cover the ground attack. They flew over the battlefield at low altitude, chasing down the slow-moving Demon Bats.
Although the number of demon bats is still large, there are not many demon forces in the sky that can threaten the Airan Hill Air Force.
At this time, five A-130s appeared in the sky. These newly improved new ground attack aircraft immediately showed their terrifying lethality on this battlefield.
"Electrify the Vulcan! Fire immediately when you find the target!" The officer responsible for commanding the gunners on the aircraft wore goggles and ordered loudly to his men.
Following his order, the long bullet chain of the Vulcan cannon began to wriggle forward, and the six-barreled Vulcan cannon facing the side of the aircraft began to rotate rapidly, spraying out dazzling fire.
"Creak...dah..." Then, because the speed was too fast, the gunfire that had stretched into one sound sounded tirelessly, and the tracer bullets connected to the devil's phalanx from the side of the A-130 gunboat.
"Death circle! Use death circle tactics! Completely smash this devil's phalanx!" Pressing the earphone, the pilot of the A-130 gunship confirmed his flight path: "Cover us! Cover us!"
In the P-51 Mustang fighter jets following these A-130s, the pilots answered with an understanding and began to disperse, intercepting the Demon Bats trying to rush towards these gunships.
The firepower of these A-130s is terrifying, and the angles are tricky. The attacks from top to bottom are endless, and they are like a meat grinder.
Among the more than a dozen demon troop phalanxes that kept advancing, one phalanx attacked by the A-130 collapsed in an instant. Although the remaining demons still tried to attack, the chaotic charge without cover could only become
Humanity's living target.
Countless tracer bullets fell from the sky, densely connected in a straight line. The place swept by the 20mm Vulcan cannon was covered with black blood and mutilated corpses.
Hard armor cannot withstand the impact of artillery of this caliber. The huge demon has become the ideal target for 20 mm caliber artillery shells. There is no such thing as a waste of ammunition in a dense crowd. What these Airan Hill gunners have to do is,
Just keep firing.
They have never poured out ammunition like this at will. Compared with the attack in front of them, the previous attack in the Jesno Empire can only be said to be a small test.
"These humans... are much more powerful than I expected... How did they become so difficult to deal with in a short period of time?" Standing behind the crenellations of the castle, the devil's general frowned slightly, handsome.
His face still maintains the so-called grace that it should have.
"Prince Salux asked the Puppet Empire to investigate... This country called **Landhir began to become strong about five years ago." The black shadow behind him replied respectfully.
"Let the main force attack! Attack with the whole army! I don't want to linger on the beach for so long! I want to enjoy dinner in the human city in front of me!" the general ordered coldly.
"Yes! Your Majesty General!" The black shadow retreated gently.
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!" Soon, the dull sound of war drums began to sound across the entire sea, and more demon warships began to rush towards the coastline.
What was different from the previous demon battleships was that these battleships showed no intention of slowing down and rushed straight to the stranding area, looking as if they were going to strand directly on the beach.
On these demonic warships, there was no longer a smooth deck. Devices similar to turrets began to rotate one by one, aiming a magic array directly in front of the Eilan Hill defense line, which was firing non-stop.
