Chapter 287 Capture Fish Tail Town
Alarda Army's cannonballs were like heavy hammers, hitting Fish Tail Town's city wall again and again.
The hastily repaired city wall was obviously not very strong, and it was crumbling after withstanding the bombardment of the navy's 12-pound Artillery for nearly two hours.
The defenders hid in the towers at first, but these towers that could defend against ordinary arrows and crossbows were vulnerable to the power of Artillery, and would collapse after being hit by a few cannonballs. Except for a few people who were still holding on to the wall, most people ran to the bottom of the city wall in fear and hid in the walls.
Fish Tail Town The counterattack of the defenders' crossbows panicked the Arda Navy officers and soldiers for a while. In order to accurately bombard the target and avoid the consumption of the kinetic energy of the artillery shells, the navy's warships docked within 200 meters of the city wall. At this distance, ordinary bows and arrows equipped by the defenders could not do anything to them, but the range of the crossbows was within reach.
They have relied on long-range firepower to crush the enemy for a long time, but they have never encountered this phenomenon before.
But they soon discovered that the ballistas were not something to be afraid of, firstly because the accuracy was too poor - due to both the equipment and the quality of the personnel, and secondly because the number was too small - only four.
So the navy's warships confidently and boldly poured firepower on Fish Tail Town.
Most of the defenders were transferred to the north of the town to prepare for the Alarda Army's upcoming landing. With such powerful firepower, Carter Viscount believed that the opponent would break through from the north.
At the west gate of Fish Tail Town, only a small team of Soldiers was guarding. The sound of shelling from the northern river frightened them.
However, something happened that made them even more panicked. An army suddenly appeared in the forest directly to the west of them.
"The enemy is attacking West Gate! We need support, go and notify Viscount!"
The officer's eyes widened and he ordered his subordinate Soldiers in a trembling voice.
Although there was a lot of fighting on the river in the north, it was just a feint attack by the Alarda Army. Schroeder's strategy was "feint attack from the front and detour from the side", and he had already landed in the west. The two Infantry Battalion quietly approached Fish Tail Town and West Gate under the cover of the forest. After the navy shelled them for two hours, they launched an attack.
Solo Carter, who received the report, fell into hesitation. He didn't know where the opponent's main attack direction was.
Just when Viscount was hesitating, the second and Third Infantry Battalion used Volley Fire to suppress the defenders of West Gate - there were too few defenders on the wall, and even fewer defenders equipped with bows and arrows. Then Artillerymen pushed Artillery directly to a place only 20 meters away from the city gate. There is no moat here, making their movement very convenient.
A few shots destroyed Fish Tail Town's door, and Arda Soldiers rushed in.
The expected street fighting did not occur. When the thick city walls provided protection, the defenders could hold on for a while. However, after the attackers rushed into the city, the morale of the defenders suddenly collapsed.
Five consecutive rockets whizzed into the sky and then exploded. This is a signal from the Army to the Navy - West Gate has been captured.
Schroeder, who was holding Telescope, saw the Army's signal. He, who was always serious, showed a rare smile and immediately ordered the Navy to stop the bombardment.
He did not order the navy sailors to bypass West Gate to provide support for the army. According to the intelligence, there should be no force in the town that can resist the two Infantry Battalion.
After waiting for about an hour, a figure appeared on the city wall along the river, and then the flag of the Greiman Family was raised, and the water gate was quickly opened.
According to the plan, Yarman stayed to command the fleet. Schroeder and Tirpitz led 100 sailors in small boats and entered Fish Tail Town through the water gate.
He landed at the pier of the city's waterway. There was no one on the street. The residents had all evacuated the area. No one dared to stay at home honestly under the attack of [Thunder Hammer].
There were many collapsed houses, which were caused by naval shelling. Many shells crossed the city wall and hit private houses in the city.
Schroeder and Tirpitz met with the two army soldiers Battalion Commander, "Congratulations, the operation went very smoothly. How were the casualties of the army?"
Fourth Infantry Battalion Commander - Baron Andrew from Bairdin - said proudly, "No one was killed or injured. After blasting West Gate, the defenders on the wall surrendered immediately. When we advanced to the northern area, we encountered enemy reinforcements, and they collapsed after one round of Volley Fire."
This was the first time his troops participated in the Alarda Army operation, and he was excited that it went so smoothly.
Schroeder nodded with satisfaction and then asked, "Other directions?"
"We have sent people there, but they may not be able to intercept Solo Carter. We are not under siege after all."
"It would be best if we could intercept him, but it doesn't matter even if he runs away."
To everyone's surprise, Solo Carter Viscount did not escape. When Alarda Army found him, Master Viscount was leading a large group of people to gather in the church in the center of the town to pray.
Seeing Soldiers breaking in, the people in the church were horrified, but Bayonet and the sound of gunshots quickly silenced them. The leading officer briefly stated Alarda Army's discipline and promised that he would never harm their safety or rob their property - provided they were honest.
Schroeder led the officers to the church and found Solo Carter Viscount. He was kneeling in front of Holy Symbol, with his eyes closed, reciting prayers in a low voice and turning a deaf ear to everyone's arrival.
Schroeder: "Sir Viscount, you failed."
Solo Carter remained motionless - except for his mouth chanting prayers, the priest in the church stood aside awkwardly, looking at his lord for a while and then at Schroeder, sweating profusely.
Andrew shouted, "Solo Carter, face the reality and let your family and territory stop resisting."
Hearing a slightly familiar voice, Carter Viscount opened his eyes and stood up to stare at Andrew. They were both Northwest Bay nobles and they knew each other.
"Dip Andrew, you were here before I arrived. Also, Bairdin joined the alliance against Duke."
Andrew advised him, "For the sake of your family, surrender, you will not end well if you follow the arrogant."
Solo Carter straightened his clothes and said, "That's all, since you are here, surrender, but in my personal capacity, my family will not surrender. In addition, I will only surrender to you, who is also a noble."
"You!" Claude and Tirpitz standing aside were so angry that their noses were crooked. It's already this time, why are you pretending?
Schroeder took action to stop the two people who were about to attack, and said calmly, "That's it, Andrew Lieutenant Colonel, it's up to you to accept Lord Viscount's surrender."
Although Fish Tail Town has been captured, Carter Family's territory does not stop here, and there is still a fight to come.
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