In later generations, the French launched a campaign in Africa called Operation Serval. Let’s not talk about the purpose and results of the operation for the time being, but during the operation, the French army’s wheeled tanks were highly maneuverable, running and attacking, which made many military fans excited. After all, no matter in any era, the risks involved in such tactics are always very high.
But Shepard still resolutely decided to implement the interleaved tactic. After all, he wanted to win, and high risks often come with high returns.
And now, the reinforcements that Francois regarded as the last straw that broke the camel's back not only failed to join the battlefield as he wished, but instead became the first victim of the Shadow Company's counterattack.
The machine gunner of the No. 1 truck fired an entire bullet chain at the second truck in one go. The bullets hit various locations in the truck and crackled. The broken glass was spattered with blood, and the same car was in the car. The PMCs on board were also firing continuously. In less than ten seconds, the second truck was riddled with holes. More than half of the reinforcements on the truck were killed on the spot. , only a few people on the left side jumped out in panic.
At this time, m20 had already passed the No. 2 truck and was about to meet the No. 3 truck.
However, the first M20 did not continue to attack the two trucks behind. Instead, it directly suppressed them with gunfire while accelerating past them who were at a loss. Then the second M20 followed closely and then headed towards the third truck. The truck tilted and rained bullets.
Many Belgians in the third truck had already jumped in panic, but most of them were just running around and didn't care that they were running to the place above. A dozen of them were walking along the road or jumping off the road to the river bed. The guy who ran was immediately shot to the ground, but a few guys who jumped off the road and hid on the roadbed safely escaped the surprise attack.
The second M20 did not continue to attack the fourth truck. It also used suppressive fire to provide cover for the jeep behind it. After the latter drove over to take over the attack, the driver began to accelerate and chase the first M20.
Although everything happened very quickly, this was enough time for the driver of the fourth truck to realize what had happened, so he immediately prepared to reverse the truck and run away, but a problem arose, and he was not the only one who was panicked.
The bullets were coming with a crackle, and the driver and the people in the truck were equally frightened. When the driver was shrinking his neck and preparing to reverse, the people in the truck were also jumping down in panic.
Those who jumped from both sides were fine, but those who jumped behind the car became obstacles for the reverse vehicle and were directly run over by the truck.
But what was even worse at this time was yet to come. Because the M20 was too close, the driver became nervous and backed the truck directly into the road bed. Because of the length and weight of the truck, and the driver's panicked driving, He simply overturned the truck.
Those unlucky ones in the car who didn't jump out were also thrown out, plus those who were hit by the reverse truck and those who overturned and were crushed to death. In short, the guys in the fourth truck who died at the hands of their own people were more likely to be hit by bullets than those who were hit by bullets. More people died.
Then the two jeeps quickly crossed the messy battlefield, but the third jeep at the back stopped. The PMCs crowded in the car quickly jumped out and started fighting at close range.
As for the Belgians, the attack just now left them in chaos, and now the opponent is directly killing them in the face. Some people who have never received combat training, the first reaction is to continue to moisten, and they throw away the weapons in their hands. , like headless flies, they just ran around the plain with their heads covered. Some people were still hesitating whether they should fight or surrender, and then they were killed on the spot by the PMCs who were on high alert. On the contrary, those who had been trained The man had become extremely skilled in throwing away his weapon and lying on the ground with his hands raised in surrender.
The fierce battle on the road was naturally heard by Francois. The fierce explosions and gunshots made him think that the elite soldiers sent by United Mining had blocked the retreat of Shadow Company, plus the French mercenaries. The firepower was indeed weakening, so Francois immediately ordered his men to continue pressing forward.
As one building after another was controlled by French mercenaries, Francois could hardly suppress the smile on his face. His people had almost controlled one-half of the factory area, and the enemy was still retreating, trying to It's not that they want to ensure the safety of these buildings and can't let go of the pursuit. Maybe the Shadow Company must be defeated faster.
But the only thing Francois was curious about was that it seemed that the gunfire on that side of the road lasted a little short, only ten minutes, and then became quiet. He didn't know what kind of heavenly soldiers and generals were sent by United Mining, so capable. beat.
But he didn't care about contact. After all, the mercenaries were still suppressing the opponents. In order to expand the encirclement as much as possible, Francois simply pulled some people who were still observing and guarding from the outside to occupy the building. Now they No one was watching the direction of the road, and no one was alerting the wounded mercenaries on the high ground on the north side. Everyone was lying in the foxhole smoking and chatting, imagining what they would do to get the promised generous commission after the battle. flower.
Then, they heard the roar of an approaching engine.
"Ha, I guess those niggas prepared the food and delivered it!"
"That's just right, I'm hungry too!"
Then, everyone climbed up from the foxholes and looked down the hillside with expectant smiles. Then, they saw two M20s roaring up the hillside.
"Shadow Company!"
Seeing the gray uniforms of the armed soldiers in the car, the faces of the wounded instantly turned green. Some people were hurriedly trying to get their guns, but were stopped by others in a hurry. The car driving opposite was not a jeep, it was an M20. Although the reconnaissance vehicle is very defensive, it is armored, and ordinary rifles have no effect at all.
Everyone immediately sat down on the spot and raised their hands. Anyway, it seemed that Shadow Company was quite humane and would not kill prisoners, so let's surrender.
As a result, Francois spent hundreds of his men struggling to capture the high ground and it was taken back by the Shadow Company. But he didn't know anything about it, and he even kept ordering his men to continue attacking and was occupied by the Shadow Company. factory area, and strive to drive out the opponent in the shortest possible time.
At this point, Hannibal stopped acting. He simply ordered all his men to retreat, abandoned all defensive positions, and retreated to the high ground on the south side.
The mercenaries in the factory area immediately screamed and started to seize the position. Soon, they captured the entire factory area. Only then did Francois realize that something was wrong.
"What the hell, where are the people from United Mining?"
