Indeed, the lack of air supremacy in the Trigfried Line is one of the important factors. Fortified areas, permanent fortifications, artillery groups, and machine-gun fire points are also fraught with threats, but they are not insurmountable. For example, civil engineering work was used to extend the trench all the way under the enemy's fortifications, shortening the charging distance and making it impossible for the enemy to respond in time. Or push the mortar into the trench to shoot at close range, etc. There will still be a cost, but it's not unaffordable. However, the change of air supremacy has made the above bloody idea completely unattainable. Enemy forces with a bird's-eye view of the battlefield can not only guide their artillery to their targets, but also often call in bombers and "cannon birds" to attack troops assembled and marching in depth. Under the overwhelming indiscriminate saturation bombing of the flying wing four-engine monster and the dive attack with the distinctive screech of the "Cannon Bird" attack aircraft, it can be said that there is not one in ten troops that have been subjected to air strikes. Often, when a fully loaded infantry division arrives at the first line of trenches, only the remnants of a battalion or even a company are defeated. No matter how much Charlemagne hoped to concentrate on the number of troops to form a breakthrough, under the blow from the air, it could only turn into a miserable refueling tactic. The troops and supplies thrown into the front line were like dew sprinkled on a hot iron plate, and in the blink of an eye, they evaporated without a trace.

After paying thousands of lives, the harsh reality of not even a few centimeters of progress has finally made the Wang army fully understand the importance of air supremacy. Understandable does not mean a quick solution, and the Flying Beasts and floating warships have proved to the world with their own wreckage that it is not easy to wrest air supremacy from the Air Force of the Defense Forces. So far, at least, it's been an impossible task.

But if the "City of Condors" is used as a base for advancement, things will be different. Relying on strong air fortresses, the floating fleet can be covered and repaired, although it is not yet able to seize air supremacy. However, it is not a problem to curb the activities of the enemy's air power in its own airspace. As soon as the noose from the air is loosened, the front-line troops can obtain urgently needed replenishment of personnel and equipment, and quickly gather a huge assault force. The pointed ears on the opposite side were not fools, deaf, or blind, and would have sensed the change in showing the other end of the trench, and judged that Charlemagne was about to launch a major offensive, and drew reserves to strengthen the defensive line—and this was exactly what Marshal Vauban wanted. When these precious reserves enter the fortifications, the tunnel blasting will send them to hell along with the original garrison, along with those hateful fortifications, and the royal army, which has long been ready to attack, will rush through the gap of less than half of the enemy army, and rush at full speed towards Alfheim, which has no fortifications, no reserves, and is completely undefended. Wash away the previous shame with the blood of the pointy-eared heresy and offer the kingdom immortal glory of victory.

"What a stroke of genius...... But. ”

The Secretary of War raised his hand and interjected:

"If the enemy gathers aviation combat power to engage in a protracted war of attrition with our army, and fights with the aim of maximizing the consumption of our army, reserves are not sent into positions. Or how should the enemy deploy rumored monster artillery on the defensive line and launch a frontal assault on the 'City of Condors'?"

The words of the scenery poured a bucket of cold water on the scene without scruples, and the generals who seemed to be excited about victory quieted down and looked at each other.

Perhaps compared with his counterparts in Alfheim, Charlemagne's Royal Army General Staff has too many problems, but after all, they are a group of war maniacs with systematic military education, and they are the brains of the war machine of the Royal Army. As soon as the War Minister's question came out, they immediately understood what the problem was.

The biggest difference between air combat and ground combat is that the range of maneuver has been greatly expanded, and at the same time, it is extremely dependent on technical weapons and skilled operators. After the war on the ground is over, bullets can still be used to smash people with guns, stab people with bayonets, and even hit people with fists and bite with teeth, and they can continue. There are no flying beasts in the sky to gallop and fly, and floating warships carrying personnel and cannons, so everyone can only stare at the iron birds that come on time every day to "lay eggs". In the same way, without experienced veterans, no matter how many technical weapons there are, they are just a pile of live target garbage that cannot move.

Therefore, once the enemy felt that the fortress was a tough nut to crack, they turned their attention to defending the fort's air power, not pursuing a single result, but only aiming at consuming air power and transporting supplies, just as they did in the Battle of Guadalcanal. No matter how large and sturdy the "City of Condors" is, it is impossible to control everything after all, so that every floating warship and all transport fleets can be controlled. The air fortress, deprived of its escort and logistics, was bound to be unable to sustain itself and had to retreat. And the tunnel blasting could not annihilate the enemy's main force and reserves as planned. The subsequent development of the war inevitably increases the risk, even the great danger of collapse.

As for the other threat mentioned by the Secretary of War Secretary: the "monster cannon", which is as difficult to distinguish between real and fake as rumors on the battlefield. This is an even more unpredictable threat.

The long-range heavy artillery of the defense army seems to have a special complex, and all kinds of field heavy artillery have beaten many front-line Charlemagne officers and soldiers to doubt their lives, and heavy artillery such as the K5 (E) 280mm train gun has become an unforgettable nightmare for countless Charlemagne soldiers. Imagine a 255-kilogram iron lump falling from the sky, and even if it doesn't explode, it can smash a big hole in the ground. The combination of its long range and the elusive mobility of the railroad network meant that Charlemagne's soldiers often did not know they were being targeted until a shell hit the ground and exploded. Front-line soldiers even nicknamed this troublesome long-range artillery "Siegfried Annie" or "Phantom Cannon". The soldiers' word of mouth continued to amplify the power of the enemy's heavy artillery. In the end, it became a cannonball, a big killing weapon that eroded for thousands of miles and killed people and animals.

On the battlefield, take the soldiers' reports seriously. It is quite possible to step from paranoia into the world of delirium and join the ranks of madmen. Fear creates hallucinations and magnifies the power of the enemy many times over. Sometimes, in order to avoid being sent to a military court, defeated soldiers often deliberately lie about military information. Until there is sufficient evidence, no one can tell which is rumor, which is false, which is genuine information, and which is false information deliberately released by the enemy to induce the adversary.

But unlike the grassroots soldiers who lack information, the General Staff of the Wang Army is still a bit bottom-up on the opponent. Elves have always had an unusual passion for long-range weapons of mass destruction. The previous series of rocket attacks can be seen as an exploration and attempt in this regard, and those long-range rockets have indeed shown a great destructive power that is palpitating. Therefore, there is every reason to believe that the pointy-eared ghost animals are trying some "secret weapon" to hit heavier things farther. The rumored so-called "monster cannon" is not necessarily a fantasy to scare yourself.

If the ghost beasts really have such a terrifying secret weapon, and they are also deployed on the Siegfried Line, facing a target like the "City of Condors", which is too big for even a blind man to miss, then ......

The generals lost their ability to speak for a while, and several timid and imaginative staff officers were frightened by their own brains, and looked at the Minister of War with a blank face.

"Gentlemen, please don't misunderstand. From the beginning to the end, the officer had no intention of opposing the operation. The situation facing the kingdom today can only survive if it rises to the top. For the great cause of the kingdom, the only way to do it is to move forward. For this battle, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ......"

At this, the Marquis of Loire straightened his chest, and the somewhat wilted generals followed suit and straightened their chests.

"Your Highness is very concerned about this battle, and has repeatedly told that there must be no mistakes. This battle maintains the fortune of the kingdom, and it can be said that the kingdom is rising and falling, and it is in one fell swoop. The whole army should have the determination and perseverance to repay the country with seven lives, respect the king and fight to the end. Your Highness is concerned about this, and our soldiers can only repay Jun's grace with a perfect victory. Therefore, no matter how small the issue, it must be reviewed to ensure that nothing goes wrong and that it does not fail His Highness's care. ”

"Obey the royal will!"

Marshals, generals, and lieutenants bowed down to the Minister of War, and the Marquis of Lois was the embodiment of the Crown Prince. One by one, the heads of the board were deeply bowed, without any dissatisfaction.

"Obey the royal will!"

The Chief of the Army General Staff, who had been talking endlessly a few minutes ago, also bowed meticulously with a straight face at this moment. The loyal posture of King Qin, who can be called a model soldier, is worthy of the public opinion campaign that recently proclaimed him as a "god of the army".

- The god of war is not so easy to be.

The War Secretary, who knew the inside story, sighed silently in his heart. He knew very well that the reason why Vauban agreed to play the role of the "god of war" was partly out of loyalty to the crown prince, and the other half was the old military leader's efforts to save face for the army he loved. In order to play the role of the "god of war", Vauban not only worked hard to conceive a combat plan, but also went to the grassroots level from time to time to boost morale. In order not to let the hostile factions grasp the handle, and also to further highlight the "selflessness" of the "god of war". Vauban also sent his two sons to the front to prepare for the upcoming offensive......

The white-haired man sent the black-haired man to the front line, and he had to personally formulate and implement a battle plan related to the life and death of thousands of people, including flesh and blood, which was really beyond the description of pen and ink. However, in the face of the phenomenon of "saint girl worship", which is growing rapidly in China and has the potential to develop into faith, if an idol is not launched to resist and contain, the entire country, together with the royal army itself, will sooner or later be swallowed up by this wave. At that time, how should the crown prince deal with himself? How should the main battle faction deal with himself? How should the army deal with itself? Will they all change their doors and kiss the soles of the third princess's shoes and lick the palms of the country girl?

It is precisely because of this that both public and private affairs cannot tolerate defeat in this battle. Only a solid victory can make the mythical, fanciful propaganda seem credible. In order to make those waste wood fools who are addicted to that little girl and fanatically collect all kinds of peripheral products shift their adoring eyes to a bad old man.

The chief of the General Staff, who knew the meaning of this, straightened his waist with a "ho", picked up the whip and pointed to a point on the sand table, and said loudly:

"In order not to give the rebels room to use such tricks, they should contain all their forces in one point in order to cover the smooth progress of the combined ground and underground operations. The main direction of attack of the 'City of Condor will be here!'"

In the sound of gasping cold air again, Vauban kicked off the sea of corpses and blood in a categorical tone.

"Heights 203, the core position of the Siegfried Line, is commonly known as the Iserlohn Battery. Gentlemen, the enemy is in Iserlon!!"

The whip was whipped down hard, adding a glaring white mark to the model representing the turret.