Chapter: 3276
The reason the government army commander didn't think about using infantry-artillery coordination is mainly because their artillery training level is extremely low. In peacetime, even simple target practice at close range was challenging for them. Let alone trying to launch a barrage on Hamid's base in the mountains and hills; they couldn't even calculate coordinates correctly.
Without Lu Jianjun's experts who are proficient in calculations, they wouldn't have even prepared to bring their artillery to challenge Hamid this time.
Because their soldiers are only good at operating one type of heavy firepower weapon, which is RPG rockets, besides using guns.
That's too simple for them. They don't need reconnaissance, calculation, or coordination with other departments. They just aim and shoot whenever they want.
Even an illiterate person could operate it easily.
However, artillery is a complex system that requires tactics, such as detection, calculation, positioning, coordination, attack, and defense. If you can't even understand the coordinates, you might not be able to hit the enemy even in a day.
So, he who didn't understand any military tactics at all immediately took it as his model after listening to Lu Jianjun's battle tactics.
But then came the problem.
Why would they let their troops pretend to attack?
Even if it's a pretence, shouldn't you at least do something on the main battlefield against the enemy?
And besides, you can't pretend to attack from outside an enemy's firepower range. Anyone could see through that it's just a show.
But then came the problem.
Why would they let their troops pretend to attack?
Even if it's a pretence, shouldn't you at least do something on the main battlefield against the enemy?
And besides, you can't pretend to attack from outside an enemy's firepower range. Anyone could see through that it's just a show.
In reality, they had no advantage on the main battlefield, and even if it was a pretence attack, they would still lose a significant number of soldiers.
Moreover, not only would the attacking side suffer losses, but also those who were secretly approaching from the side and snatching away the enemy's permanent fortifications. Then, someone else would get credit for conquering the enemy's camp.
This deal was getting less and less appealing.
So he opened his mouth and said, "Your method is feasible, but I think it's not a good idea to let my troops pretend to attack. Why don't you let your troops do it instead, and I'll have my soldiers flank them from the side?"
Lu Jianjun scowled and said, "You're crazy! Letting my troops pretend to attack? Can those untrained troops handle such a difficult task? Even if they can make it past, what's the point of fighting but not winning?"
The commander couldn't help but think, "That does seem to be the logic...... My soldiers are generally much weaker than the enemy's. If we really go into battle, I'm afraid we won't be able to withstand their attacks...... Moreover, the enemy has permanent fortifications for protection, and if we can't break through, it's unclear how many lives will be lost."
After realizing this, he immediately said, "Alright! Since that's the case, you'll lead the flanking attack from the side, and I'll pretend to attack on the main battlefield!"
Lu Jianjun looked at him disdainfully, then coldly replied, "Our troops have withdrawn for now, but don't let the enemy catch their breath. Have your rear artillery continue bombarding them, and I'll work out a battle plan with my team. We'll start our flanking attack in 10 minutes, and then you can launch your pretence attack!"
The other commander also felt that Lu Jianjun seemed to be indeed more proficient in warfare, so he immediately agreed and said with a smile, "Alright, alright! I'll make a phone call right away and have the artillery fire again five times!"
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