Chapter 232: Enemy Flanking

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Air Force Chief of Staff General Curtis LeMay thought for a moment.

"Although these Drones have caused significant losses, they are not invincible. The key is that we must not meet them head-on, but should avoid their fire coverage areas and turn to attack their weaknesses."

"Exactly so," the operations staff officer stood up and pointed out several key points on the map.

"I suggest shrinking the defensive line, withdrawing the main force from the coverage range of Long Country's weapons, and simultaneously strengthening reconnaissance to find their logistical weak points.

Then, utilize our numerical advantage to launch a surprise attack from the flanks and cut off their supply lines."

Marshall nodded, "Long Country's Cloud Bomb and Anti-aircraft System are indeed troublesome, but their range is limited.

As long as we maintain a proper distance, we can avoid most threats.

At the same time, we can dispatch B-26 Bomber to conduct large-scale bombing on their rear."

"B-26 is a good choice," General Lemei agreed.

"They have long range and large payload, sufficient to deal a fatal blow to Long Country's logistics lines.

Moreover, we have enough B-26s to organize a bombing operation of unprecedented scale."

As the meeting neared its end, Marshall looked around at everyone present:

"Gentlemen, we possess the world's most powerful military force and most advanced industrial system.

Long Country's technological progress is indeed surprising, but our adaptability is equally astonishing.

Our scientific researchers are already analyzing their weapon systems and will soon develop corresponding countermeasures.

Remember, this is not just a military confrontation, but a contest of will and wisdom."

As the meeting concluded, a new operational plan was quickly formulated and issued to the Frontline Command:

Shrink the defensive line, strengthen reconnaissance, and prepare to dispatch a large number of B-26 Bomber to launch a surprise attack from the flanks on the rear of the Long Country army, while simultaneously implementing the "Fox Hunt" operation, with the target aimed directly at the core of Long Country's weapon system—Li Mingyuan.

Within 48 hours, over 50 B-26 Bomber were assembled, and a large-scale aerial assault operation was about to unfold.

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Three o'clock in the morning, the starlight was dim, and the ground was covered with a layer of thin frost.

At high altitude, over 50 B-26 "Invader" Bomber formed a black dragon stretching several kilometers, silently passing through the clouds and advancing toward the rear of the Long Country army.

Each plane was loaded with bombs, with a total weight exceeding 500 tons, enough to raze a small city to the ground.

The bomber group maintained a flight altitude of 7,000 meters, just enough to avoid the known anti-aircraft fire coverage range of Long Country.

The pilots stared fixedly at the instrument panels, maintaining radio silence for fear of alerting the enemy's Anti-aircraft System.

"It's fucking cold," a co-pilot whispered, rubbing his frozen fingers, "The winter in this godforsaken place is colder than Alaska."

The captain glanced at him without speaking.

Over the past few weeks, the enemy forces had suffered heavy losses in Taiyang, and this operation was a desperate counterattack; everyone understood its importance.

"Entering the target area in five minutes," the navigator whispered a reminder, "Prepare to drop bombs."

The crew members nervously checked the equipment, ensuring every link was foolproof.

The target of this bombing was the newly built supply lines and forward bases of Long Country within Taiyang territory; intelligence indicated that a large amount of military supplies were being continuously transported to the front line through these supply lines.

"Begin," the captain of the lead bomber issued the order via radio, "May God bless America."

As the order was given, more than 50 B-26s opened their bomb bay doors almost simultaneously, and thousands of bombs fell like raindrops, aimed directly at the supply lines and positions of the Long Country army below.

On the ground, Long Country soldiers were busy building fortifications and unloading supplies.

The sudden bombing caught everyone off guard.

"Enemy planes! Take cover!" A Sentinel spotted the bomber group in the sky and immediately sounded the alarm.

But it was too late.

The first wave of bombs had already landed; huge explosions sounded one after another, and the ground shook violently as if there were an earthquake.

Supply vehicles were blown to pieces, ammunition depot explosions formed small Mushroom Cloud, and the newly built camp turned into ruins in an instant.

"Notify the anti-aircraft units! Quickly!" A Long Country officer shouted amidst the explosions, but his voice was completely drowned out by the deafening blasts.

The B-26 Bomber group split into multiple formations to conduct carpet bombing on the various newly built strongholds of Long Country.

Seen from high altitude, the entire northern region of Taiyang seemed to be entwined by Fire Dragon, and the firelight formed by burning and explosions illuminated the night sky.

This surprise attack lasted for nearly two hours, and when the last B-26 finished dropping its bombs and returned, the horizon was already turning pale.

"Mission accomplished," the lead captain reported to the command, "Preliminary estimates indicate we have destroyed at least 70% of the enemy's supply lines and forward bases."

Inside the Frontline Command, the enemy generals finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although this operation was risky, the results exceeded expectations.

"Very good," a general nodded, "This should teach those Long Country people a profound lesson. Without supplies, their advanced weapons are just a pile of scrap metal."

However, things were not that simple.

When the reconnaissance planes sent back photos after the bombing, analysts discovered a strange phenomenon—although the ground facilities had indeed suffered severe damage, some key equipment and weapon systems seemed to have survived.

"Look here," the Intelligence Officer pointed to an area in the photo that had been battered beyond recognition,

"This should be an ammunition depot, but the explosion temperature was not high enough; it might just be surface camouflage."

Another analyst added: "And these, they look like destroyed anti-aircraft positions, but look closely and you will find some strange refraction patterns; this is very likely camouflage netting and Dummy Target."

The enemy generals looked at each other, and an ominous premonition arose.

"These Long Country people are much more cunning than we imagined," a general said in a low voice,

"They seem to have anticipated that we would launch a surprise attack and had made preparations in advance."

The Intelligence Officer nodded: "That's right, we did cause significant losses, but perhaps not as thoroughly as we imagined.

Especially their core equipment and weapon systems; it is very likely that most of them survived."

The frontline commander fell into deep thought: "In any case, their supply lines have certainly been hit hard."

"Added to the approaching harsh winter, the situation for the Long Country army will be extremely difficult. Continue observing, and prepare for the next round of operations."

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At the same time, at the Long Country frontline headquarters, the atmosphere was terrifyingly heavy.

"Have the casualty statistics been tallied?" Li Yunlong asked with a gloomy face.

Zhao Gang opened the report, his voice heavy: "The losses are severe. Four supply stations have been destroyed, three main transport lines have been cut off, seven ammunition depots have been blown up, and the number of casualties exceeds 1,000."

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