69: Both the enemy and us decided to end the war once and for all!

Fang Le's caution paid off.

Not long after the U.S. Military's frontline forces contracted, the Anti-War Army's intelligence unit discovered new developments from satellite intelligence.

"Reporting to Commander-in-Chief, although more than half of the American military's main forces and supplies are retreating, we've found several enemy units pressing forward in the opposite direction, all outside the city... Please look at these locations outside the city."

"This American military artillery unit, this air force wing, and this missile unit are all moving forward."

"They seem to be loading new types of ammunition."

"However, during transport, they are covered with camouflage netting, making detailed identification impossible."

Fang Le and Yue Hanshan looked at the images displayed on the screen and frowned.

Yue Hanshan analyzed, "Based on my understanding of Aris, the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Military's current military operation, he is a true hawk. He'll do anything for victory."

"If I were him, about to take Darwin City, but the high command ordered me to move seven-tenths of my troops elsewhere, even if I ultimately had to compromise and obey, I would certainly be unwilling and would definitely do something."

Political Commissar Zhao Gang nodded.

First Division Commander Luo Hui, Second Division Commander Chen Guangming, Third Division Commander Li Dakui, and others also speculated.

"The American military's abnormal movements involve their artillery units, air force units, and missile units."

"These three are all long-range strike forces."

"Considering that the American military just ordered their frontline troops to retreat, leaving the front line open, I guess the American military is about to unleash a big move."

"For example, using some non-nuclear, high-power weapons."

The possibilities are numerous: thermobaric bombs, cluster bombs, napalm bombs, white phosphorus bombs...

If just these few were used on a large scale simultaneously, it would be a disaster for the Anti-War Army.

Clouds of gloom simultaneously rose in everyone's hearts.

And at this moment, Air Force pilot Yu Xu once again requested to participate.

"Commander-in-Chief, esteemed leaders, those few fighter jets have completed their modifications. Our pilots request to go into battle collectively!"

This time, Yu Xu was not alone; several other Air Force pilots stood behind her.

At this point, Fang Le could no longer be conservative and ordered:

"Very well... Yu Xu, I am giving you an urgent mission."

"Do you see these American military artillery, missile units, and air force units in the intelligence?"

"They will soon launch military operations against our city. I want your unit to go out and destroy, or at least thwart, the American military's offensive plot!"

"The American military's position is already beyond the range of our People's Army's long-range artillery within the city, so our People's Army cannot provide you with fire support from the rear."

"This mission may be a one-way trip. Are you willing to accept it?"

Yu Xu and the others were in high spirits, their voices clear: "We will definitely complete the mission—"

Soon after, Fang Le watched Yu Xu and the others take off from the secret underground temporary airfield, his expression solemn.

This time, he had sent out all the Anti-War Army's remaining few long-range fighter jets.

"Notify the entire People's Army to prepare defenses. Those who can hide underground should hide well."

"The rest will remain at their ground posts—"

All high-ranking members of the command headquarters responded: "Yes—"

—

The Anti-War Army, in its first formal engagement, used its remaining air force strength and immediately caught the U.S. Military off guard.

The U.S. Military responded hastily.

And it proved that Yu Xu and the others' tactical skills were extraordinary. Originally, Yu Xu was the standout, but now the pilots under her command had also made rapid progress in their skills.

After crossing the American military's anti-aircraft fire and layers of aerial interdiction, they successfully reached the designated operational area and carried out targeted air-to-ground strikes on enemy targets.

Because the entire battlefield airspace was too short, the U.S. Military had no time to transfer or conceal those high-power munitions, along with their carriers, so they were hit directly.

Some ammunition even detonated due to the bombing, creating a terrifying scene of hellish flames across a large area of the ground.

After expending their ammunition, Yu Xu and the others, with extremely high tactical skill, returned along the same path. Although the U.S. Military Air Force pursued relentlessly and fired continuously, they still did not succeed.

Yu Xu and the others eventually returned to base safely in their fighter jets.

The U.S. Military's fighter jets, fearing being shot down by anti-aircraft fire, had to return empty-handed.

Aris, upon learning of this, was furious. His coffee cup was smashed to the ground for what felt like the hundredth time.

"Incompetent, utterly incompetent! The American military only has a few fighter jets, and they're models we're familiar with, yet an entire air force wing and an entire ground fire unit couldn't intercept them—"

"They successfully raided our home base. What good are you?!"

The Air Force and ground anti-aircraft unit commanders before him were all filled with shame.

Some wanted to explain something but stopped.

Although there were reasons like the suddenness of the incident, the close proximity of the two sides, and insufficient reaction time.

But those few enemy fighter jets indeed performed heroically, especially the lead aircraft, which displayed god-like flying.

This made them, pilots who had been immersed in flight combat technology for years, look like useless individuals.

After scolding his subordinates, Aris calmed down slightly, and a terrible realization emerged.

Originally, the Anti-War Army's fighter jets were extremely scarce, so he had not taken the Anti-War Army's air combat strength seriously.

But now, it seemed that even if the American military was few, they were definitely the elite of the elite!

However, despite his anger, Aris did not truly feel defeated.

The same point remained: the American military had a limited number of fighter jets and limited ammunition.

And the American military's remaining long-range strikes couldn't reach his deep rear.

He could just prepare again and use those non-nuclear, high-power weapons once more.

Hmph!

Aris sneered.

—

Anti-War Army Command Headquarters.

"Everyone."

Fang Le looked at everyone before him.

"The war has now lasted for quite some time."

"We have no retreat."

"Before the American military's devastating strike arrives."

"We have decided to break out collectively!"

"This war has reached its end!"

"Yes—" A resounding reply echoed through the command headquarters.

—

Day thirteen of the war, night, Darwin City.

Fang Le was giving a pre-battle mobilization speech.

"All Anti-War Army soldiers."

"If my predictions are correct, this will be our final battle in this war."

"If we win, we will advance bravely."

"If we lose, there will be no turning back!"

"Enough talk, let's get to it—"

"Let's get to it—" Countless echoing shouts erupted from all Anti-War Army strongholds.

This time, the Anti-War Army could no longer hide anything. All combat power had to be deployed: personnel and equipment, all in.

The front line had to advance across the board, only forward, never backward!

However, it wasn't solely relying on hot-blooded courage.

Fang Le added, "To ensure the success of this breakout, we will introduce about a thousand special members into the units. Each squad, approximately 10 people, will be assigned 1 special member. This translates to three per 3rd Platoon."

"These special members will always charge at the front during the assault, absorbing the most dangerous American military firepower for you. You can think of them as the army's meat shields and tanks."

"Alright, commence operation!"

A certain infantry company, 3rd Platoon.

Huang Yanbing and the others waited for the 3 temporary members assigned from above.

They were three tall, silent, resolute men, as tough as if forged from steel.

Each of them even wore a pair of black sunglasses, giving them a high-tech look, and each held a multi-barreled Gatling machine gun in one hand!

These weapons weighed dozens of kilograms, yet in their hands, they seemed weightless.

Huzi sighed, "Holy cow—"

Huang Yanbing coughed and said, "No more nonsense, move out!"

This was the final battle, and everyone carried a large amount of firearms and ammunition.

Countless people, riding in military pickup trucks, armored vehicles, or simply on foot, rushed towards the previously abandoned defense lines.

Huang Yanbing's entire 3rd Platoon also hurried forward, led by the 3 Mechanical Warriors.

—

The Anti-War Army's large-scale nighttime movement was quickly detected by the U.S. Military's city units, who immediately entered combat readiness.

In this situation, the battlefield would normally favor the defenders, as this was urban warfare. Under the U.S. Military's continuous management, all buildings and strongholds had been transformed into easily defensible fortresses with only a few entrances and exits.

As soon as the Anti-War Army appeared, they would become victims of the U.S. Military's crossfire.

But Huang Yanbing's 3rd Platoon witnessed firsthand the terrifying power of the 3 special members assigned to them.

The moment the American military's crossfire appeared in front of them, the 3 special members charged forward. Their own weight combined with the weight of their heavy equipment made the ground pound under their feet.

The crossfire directed at them was either dodged, or even if it hit them, it didn't seem to cause any damage; some bullets were even directly deflected.