Chapter 618 In this battle, we play a supporting role

Although John Gowan's strategic command ability is not very good, he is still a senior general. It is impossible that he does not even have a basic strategic vision. When he knew that the 12th Independent Technical Force was going to attack the Phoenix Fortress, he ordered the conventional troops to go north. , while regaining the lost ground, be ready to support the 12th Independent Technical Force at any time.

No, not long after the battle at the Phoenix Fortress ended, the regular troops arrived at the... ruins of the Phoenix Fortress?

"...Is it still necessary to receive it?" The regular troops responsible for receiving the Phoenix Fortress saw the miserable condition of the Phoenix Fortress and asked the same question as Amuro.

"Three more years of tinkering." Yang Hui patted the on-site commander on the shoulder, turned around and left.

"..."

Everyone stared with dead eyes, watching Yang Hui lead people away at an increasingly faster speed. They held a breath in their hearts and wanted to vent but didn't dare.

It wasn't until the 12th Independent Technical Force had completely left that they burst out: "What the hell!? It's all rotten like this, is there any need to accept it!?"

"It won't cost much to tear it down and rebuild it, right?"

"Is it so cruel? The left side is like being slashed with a big knife, it's all flattened!"

"The people who went in to investigate came back. There were no survivors, no prisoners, and very few bodies."

"How come there are no corpses?"

"There is a skylight on the top of the head. There are traces of melting. It should be that the [Kirin-class] main gun penetrates from head to toe."

"Hi~! Isn't this too cruel? The main gun of the [Kirin-class] can directly penetrate the outer wall of a colonial satellite! Or should both ships fire at once!?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, even though they are enemies, I mourn for them."

"Well... I feel sorry for them for 3 seconds."

This situation was naturally reported to John Gao Yun. When he heard the news and saw the photos and video records sent back, the corners of his mouth and eyes kept twitching. He was only more ferocious, not the most ferocious.

However, John Gao Yun did not blame Yang Hui. This fortress is a dispensable existence. If it is well preserved, it can be repaired and continued to be used. If it cannot be repaired, it does not matter if it is given up. Anyway, the war is over, and there is no need for this in the North American Theater. There are many military fortresses, and as a tourist attraction in peacetime, one is enough.

"What's your next mission?" John Gao Yun asked Yang Hui.

"Stand by the rear."

"On standby? Um..." John Gao Yun was stunned for a moment, but he quickly understood what Yang Hui meant.

All the southern territory of the North American War Zone has been recovered. The remaining area, to the northwest is the California Base. This is a hard nut to crack down. It is also the first target of the North American War Zone. We can simply wait for the arrival of the new commander-in-chief. Develop a plan of attack.

To the northeast are bases such as NY and DC that are more symbolic than practical. These bases were rebuilt after being crippled by the 12th Independent Technical Force last time. However, Major General Som, the commander-in-chief of the Principality of Zeon in the North American Theater, Just like the abandonment of Northeastern North America, there are very few troops stationed there, and their biggest role is to protect Kalma Zabi, who was previously stationed in NY.

Now Kalma Zabi has been taken to Odessa for protection by Mark Bay, which means that places like NY and DC are basically empty shells. Regular troops can easily capture them without the need for the Twelfth Independent Technical Force. .

Yang Hui gave in and gave these achievements to the conventional troops.

"...I understand. I will order the conventional troops to advance steadily. If we encounter difficulties, I will trouble you to take action."

"no problem."

The tone of the war in the North American theater has been set. On the one hand, the army will be sent to move towards the California base, but there will be no rush to attack. This piece of fat will be handed over to the new commander-in-chief, while some conventional troops will be ordered to the northeast. Make steady progress and steadily recover lost ground.

As the trump card, the 12th Independent Technical Force stays in the rear and is on standby. When there are difficulties, they go forward to reduce the casualties of friendly forces. When there are no difficulties, they can rest assured to train in the rear, waiting for Stan Lee Hawkins to take over from John Gowan. work, launch a general attack on the California base.

"Really not participating?" Baji Lulu asked Yang Hui after the exercise.

"You have to leave a mouthful of soup for others."

"Hmm... But what I know is that although the northeast is an empty shell, it does not mean that it can be easily taken. Som did not completely give up on the northeast. Although there were no large troops stationed in that area, he placed a few An elite team performing guerrilla warfare."

"Are you worried that conventional troops will suffer too many casualties?"

"Just avoid unnecessary losses."

"It's better to let them touch it, otherwise we will take care of it and turn it into a giant baby."

"I see."

No matter how powerful the Twelfth Independent Technical Force is, it is just a force, a speck of dust in the whirlpool of the entire war. It is unrealistic to end the war solely by relying on the Twelfth Independent Technical Force.

The main force in a real war is never a few aces or elite troops, but a large conventional force.

They are not required to be very powerful, but they must at least have basic combat capabilities and maintain stability on the frontal battlefield.

Just like this time, let them encounter the guerrilla operations carried out by the elite squads of the Principality of Zeon. They may also encounter attacks by elite troops and aces on the frontal battlefield. Even if they are garrisoned in bases on weekdays, they may also encounter attacks by elite squads. , they will always face this situation.

Therefore, Yang Hui let them face it on their own. Loss or anything like that was none of his business. Besides, there would be casualties in war. How could an iron-clad army be forged? It was forged in the intertwining of blood and tears.

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Two days later, Stan Lee Hawkins's shuttle landed and handed over work to John Gowan.

"I can see that you guys are very busy these days."

Stan Lee Hawkins came to the station of the 12th Independent Technical Force and saw Yang Hui lying leisurely on a deck chair basking in the sun. Others were training as they should and working as they should, but he was exuding endless energy. The entire station was filled with an aura of impetuousness.

"We have done everything for you, what else do you need to do?"

"Okay, now it's time for you to move."

"Let's go."

The arrival of Stan Lee Hawkins meant that the war in the North American theater should come to an end. Yang Hui ended his leisurely sunbathing time and went to the headquarters with Stan Lee Hawkins to formulate a combat plan with the staff.

"My thoughts are this..." Although Stan Lee Hawkins has just arrived in the North American Theater today and has just taken over the command of the North American Theater from John Gowan, it does not mean that he did anything before he came. He didn't even do his homework. He learned about the general situation of the North American theater on the shuttle, and also had his own ideas about the combat plans for the North American theater and the California base.

After listening to Stan Lee Hawkins's ideas, everyone began to simulate the battle plan in their minds. The staff members all lamented that he was indeed the new commander-in-chief who was transferred by Rebil personally. He could come up with a good battle plan as soon as he took office. They all It is difficult to provide valid opinions.

But Yang Hui found areas that could be optimized.

"My troops are also divided into three groups."

"Sea, land and air?" Stan Lee Hawkins thought of Yang Hui's thoughts.

"That's right." While talking about his thoughts, he zoomed in on the California base on the combat map and focused on the coastal ports and submarine bases. "The California base is the largest of the Principality of Zeon on Earth. The base is also the base camp of the Principality of Zeon's strongest force on Earth - the submarine force. The power in the water can be imagined.

Moreover, Som arranged the defense circle of the California base very perfectly, and could not find any loopholes that could be exploited, so... the only option was to attack by force. "

"...So you want to say that you will be the vanguard this time?"

"Yes." Yang Hui nodded.

"But wouldn't it be too spread out? After all, there are only so many of you."

"My idea is that teams 2 to 5 launch attacks from the ground. Whether it is Russ's super mega cannon or George's super electromagnetic gun, they can carry out long-range fire strikes, eliminate some enemy forces in advance, and reduce the enemy's A hole was opened in the defensive circle.

Then, the Lunar and White Fortress carried out air strikes, and the 6th to 10th squadrons escorted and contained the enemy's air force, expanding the chaos while gaining opportunities for the air strike force..."

"Wait! I remember that the 12th Independent Technical Force only has 10 teams, and 9 teams are responsible for land and air. What about water?"

"I will personally lead Team 1 to contain the submarine force..."

"It's too dangerous. There are only nine of you. I will send three more brigades to join you..."

"No, Team 1 will tear a hole in the underwater defense line of the submarine force. When the conventional underwater force finds an opportunity, it will break through the defense line and conduct landing operations. Leave us alone."

"At least let the submarine..."

"No need." Yang Hui interrupted Stan Lee Hawkins and retorted seriously, "The Federation's submarines pose no threat to Zeon's submarine force, and may even hold us back, so after all the underwater mobile suit units attack, , let the submarine retreat immediately."

"...How sure are you?" Stan Lee Hawkins asked.

"Ten percent."

"...Leave it to you." Stan Lee Hawkins saw the complete confidence in Yang Hui's eyes and the absolute trust in his subordinates. He was not speaking arrogantly to complete the task.

"Leave it to us."

After confirming his mission, Yang Hui turned around and left the headquarters, under the respectful eyes of everyone.

The ace is the treasure of every unit, and they must be used with caution. The Twelfth Independent Technical Force is the treasure of the entire federal army. While I look forward to more miracles from them, I am also worried that they will suffer heavy losses.

In this battle, the ace unit that was supposed to be the core force took on the role of feint and decoy, proactively giving up the protagonist's position and risking his life to open a way forward for the regular troops.