Chapter 458: Chapter 458
Now it was the British Commonwealth 27th Brigade’s turn to be anxious.
They frantically called for air support, launching a frenzied bombing raid on the Volunteer Army’s positions. The bombardment lasted for over half an hour, and the gunfire from the Volunteer Army’s side became increasingly sparse.
The British Allied Army thought they had succeeded, but they couldn’t be sure how many Volunteer Army soldiers were left.
They decided to send in the Australian Camp, their ace unit, to charge forward.
The Australian Camp had already received their orders, and the soldiers around Zhou Hao wore relaxed expressions:
"Finally, it’s our turn to enter the fray."
"I’m aiming to kill 10 this time, nobody better steal my targets."
"Damn, if you kill them all, then who am I supposed to kill?"
"Last time in East Asia, just one of our platoons crushed one of their battalions. Those Asians have no idea what real combat is."
"Sir, aren’t we destined to earn another group medal this time?"
"I bet the battle will be over in ten minutes."
The soldiers of the Australian Camp were indifferent to the impending battle, joking and chatting while attaching bayonets to their weapons.
After all, they were known as the "Kings of Close Combat." It was only fitting to use bayonets to live up to their title.
The Battalion Commander of the Australian Camp walked to the center of the camp, clapped his hands arrogantly, and said:
"Gentlemen, remember, we are Australia’s ace! Let those yellow-skinned peasants see what real soldiers look like!"
"Remember, don’t leave a single one alive!"
"If anyone shows mercy, I’ll kick his butt hard when we get back!"
The soldiers erupted in laughter and prepared to set off.
Marching towards the Volunteer Army’s positions, which had been covered by artillery fire.
At that moment, the Volunteer Army’s positions returned only sporadic gunfire. The British Commonwealth 27th Brigade thought their firepower had been effective, but on Zhou Hao’s "real-time map," it showed.
That the remaining Volunteer Army was just a rearguard, while the main attacking force had begun retreating after the artillery bombardment.
Evidently, the Volunteer Army was short on manpower, and continuing the attack was not worth the cost, so they chose to retreat.
However, the soldiers of the British Allied Army were unaware of this.
Using the cover of artillery fire, the soldiers of the Australian Camp charged into the positions.
The smoke had not yet dissipated on the battlefield, scattered with craters and broken fortifications. With the artillery barrage over, an unusual silence hung over the battlefield.
Beside Zhou Hao, a bearded Australian soldier scanned the surroundings:
"Ha! Seems like they’ve been bombed out of existence!"
"Not a soul in sight!"
A fellow Australian soldier feigned caution but spoke with contempt:
"Don’t be careless, watch out for hidden shots."
Just as he was speaking.
Someone suddenly shouted, and everyone turned towards the sound.
Immediately, they spotted those Volunteer Army soldiers silently watching them from behind craters and piles of rubble.
Zhou Hao used the photon supercomputer to scan and found that there were only 30 Volunteer Army soldiers.
While the Australian Camp had nearly a thousand.
Both sides stood staring at each other.
The 30 Volunteer Army soldiers across from them slowly stood up, quietly affixing bayonets to their rifles, and looked towards the Australian Camp soldiers.
Seeing the actions of the Volunteer Army soldiers.
The soldiers of the Australian Camp couldn’t help but smirk, and some exchanged low whispers:
"What are they thinking? Using bayonets against us?"
"Are you kidding, they must have no idea of our reputation, right?"
"Trying to bayonet fight us, the ’Kings of Close Combat’? They have quite the imagination."
"Alright, gentlemen, time to teach them a lesson."
"Let’s show these Asians what bayonet fighting is all about."
"Hahaha, I’ve heard Asians are great with chopsticks, wonder how they handle bayonets?"
The soldiers of the Australian Camp paid no mind.
After all, they had nearly 1000 men, and there were only 30 on the opposing side.
Their side had relied on bayonets to kill over 200 of the northern forces, with only 7 men injured. Who in the world could match such an achievement?
Hence, they did not regard the mere 30 Volunteer Army soldiers seriously at all.
Amidst the raucous taunting exchanges, the Australian Camp attached their bayonets, with Zhou Hao broadcasting the current situation from the back of the formation.
One side had 1,000 men, the other 30.
The outcome seemed self-evident.
But.... was it really so?
In any case, Zhou Hao was unnerved by the eerily calm expressions in the eyes of the 30 Volunteer Army soldiers.
He couldn’t understand why the soldiers of the Australian Camp were so confident.
How could they think Asians had no skill in bayonet fighting?
As Zhou Hao pondered this.
A sharp bugle call pierced through the smoke.
With a thunderous shout.
Thirty figures, like arrows released from their bows, launched a desperate charge at the vastly superior numbers of the Australian Camp.
The Battalion Commander of the Australian Camp watched this scene, smirked, and issued a loud command: Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱
"Gentlemen, show them what real close combat is!"
The soldiers of the Australian Camp roared as they charged forward, bayonets gleaming with cold steel in the morning sun, brimming with confidence.
After all, in Malaya, North Africa, East Asia.... they had vanquished countless foes with their bayonets.
Even recently, they had set a miraculous record in the military history of ’Earth’, killing over 200 while suffering just 7 minor injuries themselves.
What they didn’t know was that this time, they were facing a completely different army.
As both sides clashed in melee, they collided instantly.