Just like that, the students present had finally advanced from the era of the Napoleonic Wars to the Crimean War, then moved on through the Boer War and the Russo-Japanese War, and at last reached the era of World War I.
They had completed more than a century of tactical evolution in less than an hour. It wasn't because they were all geniuses; it was because the original situation hadn't been quite normal to begin with. Once technology and equipment reached that level, a revolution in military thinking was little more than a poke through a layer of paper.
"All right, we're talking about defense. As for offense, there aren't any good examples yet, so you'll have to let me think it over carefully."
The students burst into laughter, and the room was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere. They all said that what Commandant Yu Lian had taught them today would serve them for the rest of their lives, and that they would never forget his great kindness. As for offense, although it sounded thrilling, digesting all this knowledge would take time. They could always discuss it later.
They really were very moved. In the past, no senior officer had ever discussed these things with them, let alone patiently instructed them like this.
Only Akina Mountain Hachiman kept his scrutiny hidden behind his glasses. His instincts told him Yu Lian was up to something again.
Besides, not everyone was pleased with today's little class.
For example, after class, when they held a private meeting with their friends from the Youth Club, Simon Vayali voiced some doubts about the matter. "I really didn't expect our victory in this battle to involve a revolution in land warfare theory. But to bring it up for discussion with everyone just like that..."
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