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”There are enemies along the coast, but not many in number; we can launch a strong attack!”

With a round of naval bombardment by the East African Navy, a gap was forcibly blown open on the northern coastline of Maputo.

”Begin the landing.”

Different from the landing mode of the Schwar troops, the Guard Division brazenly assaulted the coastline with naval support, showcasing their strength in the best way.

For this landing, the Navy and Guard Division prepared a large number of boats, with hundreds of small boats appearing on the sea. Machine guns were mounted on the bows of the Guard Division’s boats, firing at suspicious-looking Allied soldiers on the tidal flats.

The tongues of fire greedily devoured the lives of the Allied soldiers. In short order, with the cooperation of the East African Navy and Army, the Allies who came to block them gave up resistance, relinquishing the entire coastline, and retreated to the rear. The officers and soldiers of the Guard Division safely landed on Mozambican soil.

The Allies had already observed the mobilization of the East African forces in the north of Mozambique, but the available troops for the Allies were limited and they did not know where the landing would occur, so the actions in Mozambique were destined to be in vain from the start.

With the Guard Division’s landing complete, the main fleet of the Navy did not return to East Africa but continued south towards Maputo Bay, preparing to give the city of Maputo another ”surprise.”

The Guard Division quickly cleared the battlefield and began to establish a line of defense, preparing to take root here, a scenario that would surely make Schwar envious.

Schwar’s forces were too few, so they could only evade behind the Allies’ rear. Fortunately, the rear lines were under-manned, and they could take advantage of supply lines for raids, so presently Schwar was able to live relatively comfortably.

But compared to the Guard Division, they were lacking. After landing, the Guard Division could immediately take root and establish a position without having to hide and evade, while their logistics were handled by the naval department or the Defense Department Navy themselves.

”We are less than thirty kilometers from Maputo. I imagine that the enemy forces in Maputo should notice the battle happening here, but whether they have the courage to leave the city and attack, I do not know,” said Cristiano, the brigade commander of a brigade of the Guard Division.

”What they should be concerned about now is our Navy’s new round of attacks, not clashing head-on with us here. Therefore, our current task is to quickly build our positions and clear away the bodies left by the enemy. Waves have already carried quite a few enemy bodies into the Indian Ocean, likely feeding the fish by now,” said the staff officer coldly.

The staff officer’s remark made Cristiano break into a cold sweat; this guy really was shocking with his words. However, for the battle-hardened Cristiano, he had to admit the staff officer was right. Scenes like this were common, and one must acknowledge they were facts, even if they were spoken in the most ordinary tone.

”In short, thorough disinfection must be carried out here. In Africa, the most frightening thing is the plague that could be caused by war. I definitely do not want our soldiers to face such risks while confronting the Allies.”

The East African forces have developed a good habit of quickly cleaning the battlefield. The temperature in East Africa isn’t too high, but the warm weather easily becomes a breeding ground for viruses and mosquitoes.

If there wasn’t a shortage of enough fuel, the East African forces would have likely cremated the enemy. This would be the best solution.

Similar measures are taken by the Allies, however, the mixed nature within the Allies doesn’t ensure every unit carries out the tasks resolutely, especially the lax Indians, who are often a problem for themselves. To save trouble, they directly throw bodies into the river, saving the effort and time of digging pits.

The result is contaminated water sources, frequently causing unexpected diseases within the Allies, which also brings significant trouble to East Africa. Due to the war, the number of casualties is already high and the demand for medicines is great.

Fighting against the Allies, who carry numerous diseases, adds to the hardship of East African forces, risking the transmission of enemy diseases to their own troops. To mitigate this, the East African positions often boil various herbal medicines.

As a major producer of Chinese medicinal herbs, while East Africa’s variety is not as abundant as the Far East Empire, the scale of their cultivation is substantial. Especially in times of war, finding ”cheap” superior medicines has led to the widespread use of herbal medicines.

It is said to have the effect of boosting the body’s immunity, but effective data feedback hasn’t been received; these are experiences from Europe and the Far East Empire. The Eurasian continent has endured wars for thousands of years, and so various methods to deal with war-related hygiene issues have developed, and East Africa is a nation adept at summarizing these practices.

Regardless of whether these methods are genuinely effective, at least the strong scent of herbal medicine helps ease East African soldiers’ tensions about the war, even becoming a ”nightmare” for many soldiers. The scent causes them to feel nauseous; after all, good medicine is bitter, and herbal medicine can even serve as a sedative.

Unlike the opposing side, East Africa’s forces refrained from the heavy use of ”unverified” chemical agents or resorting to opium and other drugs to numb their nerves.

As the war drags on, enemy supplies have also become scarce, with cigarettes and liquor becoming prized items. While East Africa has fared a bit better, it also faces challenges in some remote areas where supplies can’t reach. However, with continuous production from the rear and machines running at full capacity, output has increased, meeting most of the military’s needs.

East Africa’s greatest advantage is fighting close to home, as evidenced by the Guard Division. This landing operation was completed thanks to logistic support.

But the likes of Schwar, venturing deep into enemy territory, do not enjoy this luxury; all supplies must be obtained from the enemy, including weapons and ammunition. If East Africa doesn’t rapidly break the Cape Town surrounding war situation, Schwar’s forces may likely face a severe risk of running out of ammunition and supplies.

So, with the successful landing of the Guard Division, East Africa has positioned the last link for Cape Town. Now, only the northwest corner temporarily links with the Allies, which also risks being cut off by the Guard Division and western East African forces.

This has become an unchangeable reality unless a ”miracle” occurs in Cape Town, but it’s unlikely for someone capable of such a military miracle to appear in the Allied forces.

Since the main force of the Allies, the British troops, and East Africa operate in similar manners, relying on systematic battle wins, such armies find it challenging to produce ”particularly prominent” military talents.

This inevitably leads to mentioning the German army, as they’re also structured similarly in terms of army configuration. Yet the German army, according to its historical performance, has produced a large number of military geniuses, which is the German army’s strength.

East Africa, having developed for a short time, hasn’t faced overly perilous wars due to a relatively mild external threat environment, so it lacks figures capable of ”turning the tide” significantly.

This to some extent also demonstrates the balance of the East African forces; without such balance, East Africa would surely have seen a batch of shining ”military talents.” However, holding the overall advantage, the East African Defense Army’s commanders generally don’t make significant mistakes and successfully complete the General Staff’s objectives routinely, which greatly satisfies Ernst.

This is also an advantage of having high cultural standards in the East African military; the East African Army, born from the Heixinggen Military Academy, emphasized military quality training from the start, thus maintaining more composure compared to the enemy during wartime.

Of course, this is also linked to East Africa’s continued territorial expansion inward, accumulating combat experience, undergoing a comprehensive transition from weakness to strength before the conflict with the British-led Allies.